Conservation and heritage sites require particularly sensitive management. We work in collaboration with stakeholders to deliver projects that reflect the historic context, landscape and biodiversity of each location.
We aim to provide solutions which protect both our natural and historic sites, while ensuring that, through careful and appropriate management, those sites thrive for the benefit of generations to come.
Conservation
Conservation
Corylus Ecology provides strategic and detailed advice for the management of nature conservation within the context of historic and ecologically sensitive landscapes.
We are fully aware of the need for ecological advice to be tailored to suit site-specific objectives for the protection, maintenance and enhancement of a site’s uniquely inherent values set within its wider landscape context. In this regard, we are strong and committed advocates of collaborative working with landowners, conservation organisations, private estates, charitable trusts and national parks to ensure knowledge of the site’s ecology is not only understood within its own right, but is also pertinent to revealing its overarching archaeological, heritage, landscape and access values.
Planning is formulated through the evaluation of:
- baseline survey data;
- stakeholder consultations;
- identification of ecological constraints and mitigation responses;
- opportunities for enhancement as part of scheme design;
- long-term management objectives;
- monitoring & auditing protocols.
Heritage
Heritage
Ecologists at Corylus Ecology have extensive experience in the provision of ecological and biodiversity advice to inform the development of a range of conservation management plans for historic sites.
We have worked with built heritage conservation charities, local authorities, parochial church councils, architects and private landowners on a range of heritage sites. Plans are developed through a collaborative process involving heritage, landscape and visitor and access managers.
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Examples of our work
Rew Road
This project, set within Dartmoor National Park, involved the construction of a replacement dwelling which was carried out in two phases spanning several years.
Corylus Ecology undertook an initial assessment with a particular focus on bats and nesting birds. Evidence of, and potential for, roosting bats was recorded and led to a recommendation for further surveys.
Dartmoor Moorland Nature Recovery
During 2022 and 2023, Corylus Ecology was commissioned by Dartmoor National Park Authority to undertake a habitat assessment of five moorland areas.
The surveys were carried out to inform Dartmoor’s vision for nature recovery and contribute to wider Devon and national Nature Recovery Network objectives.
Hogmoor Inclosure
Corylus Ecology was commissioned by The Land Trust to prepare a 5-year management plan for the Hogmoor Inclosure Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG).
The SANG was created to reduce the potential for recreational pressure resulting from the growth of the Whitehill & Bordon New Town, on sites of international nature conservation value, including the Woolmer Forest Special Area of Conservation (SAC).
Heather Wood
An area of fragmented woodland and arable land at Heather Wood, Hawkhurst acquired by the Woodland Trust for habitat restoration, creation and conservation.
The Woodland Trust required full baseline habitat surveys, protected species surveys and Biodiversity Net Gain assessment, calculation and Habitat Management and Maintenance Plan to be undertaken.
Joyden’s Wood
Working with the Woodland Trust for the restoration of an area of heathland at Joyden’s Wood, Dartford, Kent.
Including baseline habitat and protected species assessment and surveys with UK Habitat Classification and mapping of the heathland, Biodiversity Net Gain condition assessment of all habitats present and breeding bird assessment of the heathland and wider Joyden’s wood site.
Bulland Farm
Ecological appraisal and detailed bat surveys for a homeowner seeking to extend their Grade II Listed farmhouse.
We helped them achieve planning permission and ensure that the appropriate licences and works monitoring were in place.