Keystone Ecology
Keystone Habitats
Keystone – making ecology our business
Keystone Marine
Our marine ecological consultancy services include seabed, intertidal and sub-tidal surveys, seabed sampling, biotope surveys and mapping, marine mammal and bird surveys, plankton, fish and benthic surveys, GIS Mapping, Ecological Impact Assessment and the design and implementation of Mitigation, Monitoring and Management Plans.
Ecology, Habitats and Marine Survey, Assessment, Design, Planning and Contracting
Featured projects
- Great Crested Newt and Invertebrate Surveys
- Strategic Habitats Regulations Assessment
- Ecological Baseline Surveys and ES Chapter
- Rail Contractor Briefing for Reptiles
- Ecological Risk Assessments – M23 Collision Zone
- Ecology Surveys for Commercial Wind Farms
- Ecology Survey and Assessment for Waste Composting Facility
- Ecology Surveys and Mitigation for Brownfield Regeneration
- Ecology Surveys for Hydropower Scheme
- 5th National Otter Survey
- Biodiversity Action Plan – Longcliffe Quarry
- Ecological Feasibility Survey for Proposed Pipeline Routes
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© 2002 - 2024 Keystone Environmental | Ecology Consultancy and Contracting
Registered in England and Wales Company Number 04445324
Registered Office: The Old Barn, Park Farm Buildings, Beverston, Tetbury, GL8 8TT
HEAD OFFICE: 01666 503687
WELSH OFFICE: 02920 504024
Birds
The active nests of all UK bird species receive protection from damage and destruction under UK legislation and some birds like Barn Owl are also afforded special protection, against disturbance whilst nesting. Over 50 bird species are a Priority Species on the UK Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP). Listing on Local BAPs and their distribution throughout the UK are variable according to species.
In addition the RSPB regularly publish a list of the population status of all UK bird species, with species divided between Red, Amber or Green lists according to their recent and historical population fluctuations. Red listed species are those of highest conservation concern due to population and/or range reductions. The RSPB list is reviewed every 5 years.
The habitat preferences of birds differ considerably and they can be found in almost all habitat types throughout the UK including built structures.
Our support capabilities for bird issues are:
Ecology
Survey
Reconnaissance, Breeding/nesting, Wintering, Vantage point (VP), Wetland Bird (WeBS), Barn Owl, Black Redstart, Dartford Warbler, Cirl Bunting, Black Grouse and raptor, Common Bird Census (CBC), Upland Wader Transect (Brown and Shepherd) and Snapshot (Field Counts) surveys.
Design and Assessment
Masterplan design, Impact Assessment, Appropriate Assessments and Collision risk modelling.
Mitigation
Precautionary working method statements, tool box talks, pre-works survey and site supervision.
Management and Monitoring
Production of management plans and monitoring during construction and post mitigation.
Habitats
Mitigation
Installation of signage and protective fence installation around sensitive areas, bird deterrents and nest boxes.
Habitat Creation and Restoration
Tree, scrub and hedgerow planting, grassland seeding, waterbody and wetland creation and restoration. Creation of floating islands.
Habitat Clearance
Tree, hedgerow, scrub and woodland clearance and turf stripping for birds, including sensitive clearance during the bird nesting season. Stump grinding and treatment.
Habitat Management
Terrestrial and freshwater Habitat Management for birds.