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Examples of our work
Examples of our work
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Scottish and Southern Energy
Scottish and Southern Energy were undertaking extensions to their Coal Fired Generating Station near Warrington. Thomson Ecology was commissioned to help with the ecological aspects of the Environmental Impact Assessment. We found that great crested newts were breeding in waterbodies located near to the site. Without appropriate ecological mitigation, there could be a risk of killing and injuring them (a criminal act which can carry a maximum fine of £5000 per great crested newt). Appropriate ecological mitigation for the proposed works was planned and a licence was granted. Over one hundred newts were found.
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Greenhithe Marina
The proposal to develop a new deepwater marina at Greenhithe on the south bank of the Thames looked under threat when the nationally scarce and fully protected aquatic polychaete worm, Alkmaria romijni, was discovered. The regulatory authorities objected to the development and requested that detailed aquatic biological surveys be undertaken. Thomson Ecology were commissioned. We advised that, along with other ecological mitigation measures, the marina should be located 25-30m further off-shore than its original location to reduce the risk of disturbance.The authorities agreed and the objection was removed.
Thomson's wildlife
on site handbook
All you need to know about ecology and development - in a single, clear and concise book.
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Survey calendar
A useful guide as to when surveys for the different protected species can take place.
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Mitigation calendar
Find out when you can mitigate for different protected species and habitats.
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