Tree Climbing Surveys for Newbury Flood Alleviation Schem

The project The Newbury flood alleviation scheme was a £2m Environment Agency project and made up of flood defence work at 5 locations throughout Newbury town centre. The new defences reduce the risk of river flooding to the town to a 1-in-100 chance of flooding in any 1 year.

Our involvement Pure Ecology provides specialist surveys of trees for roosting bats using tree-climbing. Our ecologists are licenced by Natural England to survey for bats in all counties of England and Wales and are LANTRA trained in tree-climbing and aerial rescue. The Newbury flood alleviation scheme is an example of the specialist tree climbing service we can provide clients. It is particularly beneficial for scoping sites with large numbers of trees to provide a detailed appraisal of the bat roost potential within woodland and parkland. We can also advise on advanced survey methods to further assess the tree roost resource of a site if significant impacts are identified and a comprehensive evaluation is required.

Client Testimonials

Pure Ecology have been professional, practical and proactive; it has been an opportunity to meet and work with an interesting and informative expert outside of my usual circle.

Roger Moscrop

Pure Ecology offer a completely reliable service, combining robust science with expert advice and reliable delivery and reporting. Importantly they also appreciate and respect the safety and sustainability requirements pertaining to our business and to our clients objectives.

Stuart Hedgecott Principal Consultant CH2MHill

Arup have worked with Pure Ecology since the beginning of 2014, and continue to do so because of the excellent service we have received. Anton has consistently provided sound and pragmatic technical ecological services and advice, in particular with regard to specialist bat services. He is highly competent, very organised and excellent at communicating and interpreting the likely significance of his work throughout the process.â€

Arup

Thank you so so much for your prompt report, such a pleasure to work with such an efficient company and pleasant staff.

Mr James, Homeowner in Monmouthshire.

Pure Ecology provided a comprehensive service and the report was clear and concise. The ecology assessment was well received by the local authority

Capture Energy for a single wind turbine in Camarthenshire

We use Pure Ecology because the are reliable and consistently deliver a high quality of work. They respond quickly, work well with our development team and have successfully negotiated ecological requirements with the planning authority

Lisa Way Development Surveyor, Monmouthshire Housing Association

We have found Pure ecology to be very knowledgeable and well respected. Their approach is both professional, friendly and they are always happy to listen to clients requirements and look for workable solutions

Andrew Carter, Morgan & Horowskyj Architects

Pure Ecology provides a professional and reliable service. Their comprehensive knowledge and understanding of ecological issues within the planning system has been invaluable for the success of several of our schemes.

Joe Burnard, Project Manager for Rea Housing Development