Combined archaeological and ecological expertise
Working in partnership, the archaeologists at Wardell Armstrong Archaeology and the ecologists at Wardell Armstrong LLP are able to devise and implement strategies which allow the formulation of tailor made approaches to site assessment - which can be of great benefit to clients both in terms of time and cost.
Wardell Armstrong Archaeology is uniquely placed to draw upon the in-house expertise of its parent company, Wardell Armstrong LLP, allowing them to offer clients an holistic approach to site investigation and assessment, which can be tailor made to meet requirements dictated by any combination of archaeology and ecology.
As part of an archaeological project, a comprehensive package of dovetailed services can be provided by Wardell Armstrong Ecology specialists, including:-
- habitat surveys and ecological assessment
- protected species surveys
- impact assessment and mitigation
- scoping surveys
- preliminary advice.
The ecology team hold survey licences for a number of protected species such as bats, dormouse, white-clawed crayfish and great crested newts.
Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM)
Highly experienced ecologists can undertake habitat and species surveys for all UK terrestrial and freshwater habitats. All staff are members of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) and are bound by its code of professional conduct.
Wardell Armstrong’s national ecology team have substantial experience in undertaking ecological impact assessment for a range of projects along with the design and implementation of mitigation schemes spanning more than twenty years. This often involves consultation with statutory bodies and the adoption of a pragmatic approach to deliver agreed solutions.
Legal and policy requirements
Expert knowledge of legal and policy requirements for habitats and protected species through the planning process and in the implementation of the Habitat Regulations for European Protected Species and Appropriate Assessment is key.
Together with colleagues in related disciplines, Wardell Amstrong personnel have extensive experience of delivering high quality services to a wide range of clients in all major business sectors, including
- regeneration
- energy and utilities
- mining and minerals.
Identification of ecological constraints
Preliminary ecological assessments should be carried out as early as possible in the planning of a development proposal, so that potential ecological constraints are identified. Such baseline data can then be used to inform development layout and design to minimise impact on biodiversity and provide rationale for further, more detailed surveys where required.
