Reported as per CIEEM guidelines (2016), including scoping and consultation, assessment of baseline conditions, description of potential effects for construction, operational and decommissioning phases, and recommendation of appropriate mitigations.
We can provide shore and boat-based fish survey methods – Semi-quantitative / full population assessment, CPUE, age structure/ scale analysis, growth and diet studies. Experience in surveying EU protected species – Otter, Salmon, Lamprey, Freshwater Pearl Mussel, and Crayfish.
We are experienced in a broad range of methods for assessing and interpreting WFD-based status, general water quality, and trophic status (WFD- invertebrate quality element – BMWP-WHPT; ASPT-WHPT, RICT and Irish Q rating system; TDI, MTR). We have specific experience in freshwater benthic macroinvertebrate biomonitoring and offer training in sampling methods and taxa identification.
We offer a river and lake sampling service and can submit samples for analyses of a broad range of physico-chemical parameters using UKAS accredited water analytical laboratories. We can analyse and interpret complex water data sets, assess compliance with WFD environmental standards and consent conditions, determine ecological thresholds, and analyse temporal trends (statistical time-trends software).
We are experienced in risk assessment and mitigation for Japanese Knotweed, Giant Hogweed, Himalayan Balsam and other aquatic invasive species
The business has a power boat for the conduct of water quality and ecology surveys in lakes, large rivers and estuaries. We also can provide a boat and pilot service to support broader ecological surveys. We are Royal Yachting Association (UK) accredited and are experienced in boat handling having conducted ecological surveys in Ireland, Canada, and New Zealand.
We have a full range of survey and water sampling equipment including seine, gill, and fyke nets; electric fishing machines; kick-nets, drift nets, Surber samplers, plankton tows, ponar grabs, Ruttner water samplers.
We have experience in providing land management advice to assist in the achievement of favourable management for protected sites (SACs, SPAs, ASSI’s, RAMSAR). We can conduct rapid condition assessments and prepare site specific remedial management plans.
