ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Whether ahead of, during or post-development, Dipper Ecology are able to provide a number of services which promote a sensitive approach to protected species and biodiversity on the whole
Habitat Management
Undertaking the sustainable management of a broad range of sites and habitats including grassland, woodland, heathland and riverine.
Site Management
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Site management plans comprising a range of terrestrial and aquatic environments, the creation of new habitats through planning mitigation or bespoke projects.
Species Mitigation Features
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The design, construction and monitoring of features such as artificial otter holts and badger setts.
Small scale river restoration
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Implementing various techniques to enhance and restore river habitats including channel narrowing, installation of flow deflectors, coarse woody debris (CWD), leaky dams/ large woody debris (LWD) and re-establishing natural meanders. Many of these methods are adopted within Natural Flood Management (NFM) schemes.
Habitat creation
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Planning, designing and installing habitat improvement features including aquatic habitats for water vole, and great crested newt, as well as planting and vegetation clearance.
Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW)
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Providing on site environmental and ecological input and observation typically during the construction phase of a project, overseeing works which could impact species or habitats.