{"id":1810,"date":"2016-05-12T17:41:53","date_gmt":"2016-05-12T16:41:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.terrafirmaconsultancy.com\/landscape-architect-blog\/?p=1810"},"modified":"2022-10-20T12:34:33","modified_gmt":"2022-10-20T11:34:33","slug":"what-are-the-key-ecological-opportunities-and-constraints-to-rural-development-by-ecologist-paul-whitby-of-ecology-co-op","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.terrafirmaconsultancy.com\/landscape-architect-blog\/what-are-the-key-ecological-opportunities-and-constraints-to-rural-development-by-ecologist-paul-whitby-of-ecology-co-op\/","title":{"rendered":"What you must know about your rural development site by ecologist Paul Whitby of Ecology Co-op"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='booster-block booster-read-block'>\n                <div class=\"twp-read-time\">\n                \t<i class=\"booster-icon twp-clock\"><\/i> <span>Read Time:<\/span>2 Minute, 51 Second                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div><p>Thanks to Paul for writing\u00a0the first in our series of informative articles giving expert advice on the various\u00a0constraints and opportunities\u00a0of rural sites. \u00a0The series will continue with articles on existing trees, landscape and soils, but for now, here is Paul talking about ecology:<\/p>\n<p>As someone who is passionate about wildlife and yet also works mostly for developers (who are perceived to consider wildlife as a \u2018problem\u2019), it may appear that I work in a very self-defeating line of work. It\u2019s true that sometimes that is the case, particularly when you live in the second most densely populated country in Europe and every town and village seems to swell each year.<\/p>\n<p>I am however encouraged by some of the schemes that I have had the opportunity to work on in recent years, with some clients happy to engage on more ecologically adventurous projects that I am confident have been able to provide some net benefit to wildlife. Below I have set out some of the main considerations for ensuring that rural development does not pose a significant impact upon wildlife.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Unmanaged sites are always the most challenging. The developing scrub, rank grassland, tall hedgerows and ephemeral ponds are all great habitats for a variety of declining species. The best sites for development in an ecology context are always those that have been intensively managed through farming or industry, even if this does mean a slightly more difficult ecological argument.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1813\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1813\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1813\" src=\"http:\/\/www.terrafirmaconsultancy.com\/landscape-architect-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/habitat-site-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"An unmanaged site is more valuable for wildlife\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.terrafirmaconsultancy.com\/landscape-architect-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/habitat-site-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.terrafirmaconsultancy.com\/landscape-architect-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/habitat-site.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1813\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">An unmanaged site is more valuable for wildlife<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>Engage with your ecological consultant early on at the concept stage of a development. It is always possible that during the process of ecological surveys for a site, key features may be identified that may have to be retained or enhanced and usually an ecologist will have an idea of what these are likely to be following a Phase 1 ecological assessment. This can save the cost of re-designing a site later on.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1816\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1816\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1816 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.terrafirmaconsultancy.com\/landscape-architect-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Co-op-logo-300x115.jpg\" alt=\"Co-op logo\" width=\"300\" height=\"115\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.terrafirmaconsultancy.com\/landscape-architect-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Co-op-logo-300x115.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.terrafirmaconsultancy.com\/landscape-architect-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Co-op-logo.jpg 391w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1816\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Telephone: 01798 861800<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>Go native! All county ecologists (or other relevant consultees) will be far happier to see native hedgerows, trees and shrubs included wherever possible. There is a very wide variety of options available and as well as creating attractive features of their own, native plants go could towards credits on schemes such as BREEAM.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1817\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1817\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1817\" src=\"http:\/\/www.terrafirmaconsultancy.com\/landscape-architect-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2012-05-23-12.41.04-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Housing scheme making the most of natural features and species\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.terrafirmaconsultancy.com\/landscape-architect-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2012-05-23-12.41.04-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.terrafirmaconsultancy.com\/landscape-architect-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2012-05-23-12.41.04.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1817\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Housing scheme making the most of natural features and species<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>Be adventurous in designing natural features. Whilst many developers resist features such as wildflower meadow and pond creation, those that have implemented these features have been very happy with the product in the long-run. Initial concerns about the delay between creating a feature and seeing it mature can be partly overcome with some forward planning, whilst concept drawings showing completed features can encourage prospective buyers. The legacy left by the landscaping around the Olympic village has made its mark!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1815\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1815\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1815\" src=\"http:\/\/www.terrafirmaconsultancy.com\/landscape-architect-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/op-yellow-meadow1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Wildflower meadows at the Olympic Village\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.terrafirmaconsultancy.com\/landscape-architect-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/op-yellow-meadow1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.terrafirmaconsultancy.com\/landscape-architect-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/op-yellow-meadow1.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1815\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wildflower meadows at the Olympic Village<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The key consideration for any development is of course \u2018why would someone choose to live here\u2019. For rural development the answer surely would include \u2018to be closer to wildlife and enjoy the natural world\u2019. 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