Biodiversity Net Gain
The term ‘Biodiversity Net Gain’ (BNG) has been used increasingly in relation to construction projects over the last few years. Many local authorities have included a requirement for BNG in… Read More »Biodiversity Net Gain
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Conflicts in Conservation
To many outside the field of conservation, it might seem like a load of knit-your-own-yoghurt types doing fluffy, tree-hugging things all day. Simply choose a species to help, fence off… Read More »Conflicts in Conservation
Environment News Round-up: January 2024
Welcome to our first environment news round-up of 2024. We lead with details of the UK Government’s controversial oil and gas licensing bill. This month also saw the release of… Read More »Environment News Round-up: January 2024
Pre-works Walkovers: A Case Study
Like all ecological consultancies, Purple Plover takes on a range of different project types. Some are fairly long-term Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) briefs. Others, though, are one-off ecological surveys… Read More »Pre-works Walkovers: A Case Study
What are SuDS?
An increasing number of development projects, both residential and commercial, refer to something called SuDS. The UK Government is also in the process of implementing legislation that requires all new… Read More »What are SuDS?
What Are Intertidal Bird Surveys?
The UK’s coastline is of huge importance to a large number of bird species. This includes the area between low and high tides, the intertidal zone. This area is frequently… Read More »What Are Intertidal Bird Surveys?
Environment News Round-up: September 2022
September’s news was of course dominated by the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at the age of 96. The Queen was a supporter of a number of animal… Read More »Environment News Round-up: September 2022
Environment News Round-up: July 2022
The month began with news of a US Supreme Court ruling that would severely impede any attempts by the White House to tackle the climate crisis. But July’s biggest environment… Read More »Environment News Round-up: July 2022
From SSSIs to LNRs: Conservation Designations Explained
In the UK, there are a range of conservation ‘designations’ or protections that give special status to various sites or areas of countryside because of their natural and cultural importance.… Read More »From SSSIs to LNRs: Conservation Designations Explained
Unusual Nesting Sites
It’s spring at last and the time of year when birds are nesting in the UK. The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) means that all nesting birds are… Read More »Unusual Nesting Sites