Why are plant communities
surveyed?
Plants are often overshadowed by animals in the media
when talking about protected species, however, in the UK alone, 186 plant
species are protected
under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Schedule 8). They are highly
important for providing habitat, food, and other ecosystem services.
When do I need to have a botanical
survey?
As part of our Preliminary
Ecological Appraisals (PEAs) we map and identify habitat types and provide
you with a comprehensive list of flora on your site. However, this survey may
highlight the need for a more detailed survey due to an unusually diverse plant
community or because your site contains habitats of interest, such as
calcareous grassland or fen.
Detailed botanical surveys can be carried out in spring
and summer, typically between the months of May and September.
What does Abrehart Ecology
offer?
At Abrehart Ecology we offer professional, skilled, and
efficient botanical survey work. We undertake in-house fieldwork and expert
report writing, with our employees.
Abrehart Ecology is experienced in carrying out
specialised surveys on sites of particular botanical interest.
This includes wide-scale National Vegetation Classification (NVC) surveys
covering the Alde-Ore Estuary and saltmarshes on the Suffolk Coastline.
Toby has FISC Level 5, contributed to the Flora of Suffolk (2010) as one of the
main recorders, and regularly leads tours across Europe - where he acts as
lead botanical guide.
Call us to discuss your project: 01728 684362 / 07798 941555 or email here