River Condition Assessment
If a development contains a watercourse it may require a River Condition Assessment.
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Why are River Condition Assessments carried out?
River Condition Assessments are carried out when a site is identified as containing a watercourse during a Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) survey.
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​These assessments are carried out within the Modular River Physical survey protocol (MoRPh).
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When do I need to have MoRPh survey?
If your development area is found to contain a watercourse during a BNG assessment then a MoRPh survey is required.
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They are carried out to inform the overall condition of a watercourse and provide a baseline prior to a development.
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MoRPh surveys must be carried out by an accredited proffesional.
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What does Abrehart Ecology offer?
At Abrehart Ecology Ltd, we have several members of staff who are MoRPh accredited. They are qualified to carry out a full MoRPh river assessment from baseline survey, desk based research and recommendation of any enhancements to a watercourse.