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When Are Bat Surveys Required and What Is Involved?
When Are Bat Surveys Required and What is Involved?Understanding when bat surveys are required is an essential part of preparing a planning application. Bats are protected in the UK, and development projects that affect bats or their roost sites can face significant...
Biodiversity Net Gain Explained for Developers
Biodiversity Net Gain Explained for DevelopersBiodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is now a central consideration for developers across the UK. Since its mandate in 2024, it has ensured that development projects leave biodiversity in a better state than before. Increasingly,...
How Long do Ecological Surveys Take?
How Long do Ecological Surveys Take?One of the most common questions we are asked at the outset of a project is: how long do ecological surveys take? The answer depends on several factors, including the type of survey required, the time of year, the scale of the...
What is an Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA)?
What is an Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA)?An Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA) is the formal process used to identify, evaluate, and explain the likely effects that a proposed development may have on habitats, species, and ecosystems. For landowners and...
River Condition Survey for Planning Permission
River Condition Survey for Planning PermissionWhen it comes to planning new developments near rivers or watercourses, understanding the existing condition of the river is essential. Local authorities often require a river condition survey as part of the planning...
Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey in Support of Planning Applications
Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey in Support of Planning Applications Balancing development with the protection of the natural environment has become a critical consideration in the UK planning process. Local authorities require ecological evidence before granting...
Legacy Farming: The Movement Towards Improved Biodiversity
Legacy Farming: The Movement Towards Improved BiodiversityAcross the UK’s countryside, quiet change is taking place. Farmers once known for preserving long-standing traditions are now becoming pioneers of innovation, no longer refined to advancements in technology....
How To Improve Farming Efficiency – The BNG Advantage
How to Improve Farming Efficiency - The BNG AdvantageAt Collington Winter Environmental, we work closely with farmers and landowners to develop sustainable land management strategies that enhance biodiversity while maintaining productivity. One area where the balance...
Benefits of Sustainable Farming Practices: A Smarter Future
Benefits of Sustainable Farming Practices: A Smarter FutureIn today’s farming landscape, the need for farmers to balance productivity with sustainability has never been more urgent. Across the UK, farmers are facing increasing pressure from environmental changes,...
