Experience

Acer Ecology Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Ecologist

  • Mar 2011 - Present

  Cari is an ecologist at Acer Ecology Ltd, a consultancy based in Cardiff, south Wales.Acer Ecology undertake projects all over the UK, although the core area for business is south and west Wales (Blaenau Gwent, Brecon Beacons, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Carmarthen, Ceredigion, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Neath Port Talbot, Newport, Pembrokeshire, Powys, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Swansea, Torfaen, Vale of Glamorgan) and the border regions of England (Herefordshire, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Shropshire).The ecological consultancy delivers ecology surveys including a full range of habitat and protected species surveys, with particular expertise in bat surveys, and acting as suitably qualified ecologists (SQE) in Code for Sustainable Homes and BREEAM Ecology Assessments. All specialisms are covered including the aforementioned bats, as well as birds, great crested newts, dormouse, reptiles, water voles, badgers and invertebrates.We provide cost-effective, pragmatic advice and solutions with regards to development, ecology and nature conservation.The range of ecological services provided includes:- Ecological Surveys- Phase 1 habitat surveys- Ecology input to BREEAM / CSH assessments, acting as a Suitably Qualified Ecologist (SQE)- Protected species surveys (plants, bat survey, badger survey, great crested newt survey, dormouse survey, otter survey, water vole survey, bird survey, reptile survey, invertebrate survey, white-clawed crayfish survey etc.) and licence applications- Specialist vegetation surveys- Tree Surveys (BS5837)- Ecological Impact Assessments(EcIA)- Habitat creation and management plans- GIS capabilities- On-site works including ecological clerk of works, species translocation, watching briefs, supervision of contractors and tool box talks.