A Phase 1 Habitat Survey is the basic starting point for most ecological assessment of new sites. It is the first step to understanding the ecology on the site and assessing the implications of the proposed development.
A Phase 1 survey provides a map of the habitats present on a site, each habitat is assessed for its potential to support protected species.
A desk study is often carried out in conjunction with a phase 1 survey to collect all existing ecological data about the site. Ecological data is requested from
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If the desk study and phase 1 habitat survey identify specific issues such as the likely presence of protected species, further surveys may be recommended. These surveys provide information on which species are present on the site and look at the potential impacts of the development on a particular species along with an assessment of the legal and planning policy issues.
Middlemarch Environmental’s extensive experience and UK coverage means that we can be on site within days of your instructions being received. And our GIS mapping capabilities gives you the high quality drawings you expect.
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BREEAM Assessments |
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Phase 1 & Arboricultural Surveys |
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Protected Species |
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Mitigation Plans & Habitat Creation |
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EIA & Masterplanning |
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Business & Biodiversity |