Ecological impact assessment

	John Norton Ecology
		Ecological survey, assessment and advice · UK and Middle East

		Full Member of the Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (IEEM)

Ecological impact assessment
An ecological assessment is now an important requirement of many Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), especially for large scale developments and those affecting European protected species, such as bats, Dormouse and Great Crested Newt. In addition to identifying any significant ecological effects of a development, there may be a need to draw up management, mitigation and restoration plans. Ecological impact assessments are carried out following IEEM best practice guidelines.	Site of film studios, South Wales Pipeline survey, Qatar
KEY ELEMENTS IN ECOLOGICAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT:
• Initial scoping surveys of the project site and surrounding area • Evaluation of key species and habitats • Identification of likely legal and policy constraints • Assessment of ecological effects and impacts of the proposals • Follow up surveys using specialist sub-contractors where needed • Liaison with nature conservation agencies, local authorities and others • Recommendations for habitat management, enhancement and restoration.
RECENT CONTRACTS:
• EcIA and species mitigation plans for a major film studios development in South Wales • Various assessments for housing developments in southern England • Ornithological assessment for proposed Dibden Bay container terminal • Assessment of gas industry projects and other developments in Qatar and UAE.

Telephone: 02392 520828 · E-mail: enquiries@jnecology.com