For several years Clarkson & Woods have been monitoring a large number of ground mounted solar PV sites across the country. Our Solarview publication amalgamates our findings and looks for trends, pulling together insights and information which can be used by site operators, local authorities, ecologists, farmers as well as across the solar trade industry.…
What better way to blow away the cobwebs of our Christmas party than to get muddy in a field and plant some trees. Today, as part of our Christmas celebrations we have taken some time out to do some tree planting in our reserve. There is already a mixture of mature native trees and grassland…
Have you ever wondered what a day in the life of an ecologist is actually like? Read on to find out how Molly got on during her 2 week work experience placement with us. I undertook a two-week work experience placement with Clarkson & Woods in May 2021. During that time, I learned a lot…
As you will have seen, the situation over the spread of the coronavirus in the UK is rapidly changing on a daily basis. For Clarkson and Woods we are operating on a ‘business as usual’ basis. Our priority at this time is to help safeguard the health and safety of our clients, contacts and staff,…
The UK supports 17 species of bat, all of which are protected under legislation which relates to the animals themselves as well as their roost sites
Badgers are social creatures living in family groups in underground structures called setts. Badgers and their setts are protected under the Protection of Badgers Act.
One of our ecologists recently returned to the office with a new addition to the team. Paul found a bat in a roof that was underweight and not hibernating. He is now bringing it back to full health with a regular supply of meal worms. By this time of year bats should be a good…
Tree climbing is an essential part of the work we do, enabling close up tree inspections and bat monitoring. While it might sound like most kids’ idea of a perfect day out it’s serious business. Can we say a bit more about it here?
There are six native species of common reptile in the UK; the grass snake, slow-worm, adder, common lizard, smooth snake and sand lizard. All receive strict legal protection
