Planning ahead is your strongest ally in overcoming the ecological constraints of a development. As the saying goes, “Someone’s sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.” ― Warren Buffett. This is because ecological surveys can be restricted to certain times of year due to the seasonal nature of our wildlife. This should not be an issue with the wealth of information and advice you receive from an Ecological consultant, or simply by playing it smart yourself. JFA have even produced an Ecological Survey Calendar so that you can have access to this information at any time to better inform your project schedule. Planning ahead will provide project managers with more opportunities, reduced costs and smoother running of operations, with often greater benefits to biodiversity.
Now is a good time to undertake initial site assessments to address the need for further ecological surveys which have restricted survey periods based on guidelines. These surveys can be undertaken all year round and aim to inform what further work will or will not be required. Even if you think there may be no ecological constraints, these surveys can help bring peace of mind so that focus can be kept on other aspects of the development. You can browse the main survey periods on our Ecological Survey Calendar.
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