ECL forges new links with University of Sussex
ECL is keen to maintain its academic and professional standards and as part of a new initiative we are collaborating with students and lecturers on the MSc in Biodiversity Survey at the University of Sussex. We hope that many of the students will choose ECL, and our local Lewes office, for their work placement. Not only will they get valuable experience as part of a diverse consultancy, they will also get a great opportunity to make a valuable contribution to our work.
Crystal Palace Park
ECL's research at Crystal Palace Park has uncovered the presence of 8 species of bats using the site. We also conducted specific surveys to identify the potential impacts of live concerts on resident wildlife. View case study here
New in-house GIS mapping facility
ECL expands its in-house GIS mapping capability to make it easier to visually represent survey results for our clients. We have a comprehensive range of software, including ArcView and MapInfo, at our disposal. On a recent project for the Lee Valley Regional Park Authority we were able to offer an enhanced service using GIS mapping, including a complete overview of the river Lee's characteristics in a more user-friendly format. The Park Authority will now be in a better position to plan for future ecological needs. View case study here
Sydenham Hill Wood
Working in partnership with London Wildlife Trust and with local volunteers we have just completed the first year of a three year project researching the bat activity in the woods. View case study here
New woodlands to help corporations tackle climate change
ECL ecologists at our Norwich office have been working with local organisation, Project Climate, on an exciting new project. Project Climate is creating corporate sponsored carbon offsetting projects through new woodlands developed on low grade arable land in the UK. ECL have been commissioned as technical consultants to conduct biodiversity studies, advise on planting plans, and to help predict future carbon stocks using Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) methodology.
Project Climate's Apley Lincolnshire project will be the first in the developed world to achieve the Climate, Community and Biodiversity Alliance (CCBA) international standard. In the later stages of independent audit by the Rainforest Alliance, ECL remains technical consultants for this and future planned projects.
"ECL's help has been invaluable" says Project Director, James West. "I've been truly impressed by the depth of their knowledge, skills and above all their adaptability in what is new ground for all of us."
New staff
The ECL team is pleased to welcome two new members of staff to our expanding team. Niall Grieve joined us in February as Senior Ecologist. Niall specialises in river ecology - aquatic flora and fauna, and habitat restoration. Corrado Cacciarru joins us as a cartographer. He has over 15 years experience working on environmental issues implementing Geographic Information Systems and thematic cartography.
With our work load growing at a phenomenal rate we are always looking for suitable new people to join the team. If you are a senior ecologist or an ecologist, especially with an expertise in bats, and are interested in working with a highly professional team, in a friendly and supportive environment, contact us or call Jane on 020 7326 0007.
