Habitat Creation and Management

Simple actions such as the introduction of species, provision of nest sites or removal of dominant plants can make a real difference.

RML undertakes habitat creation, management and restoration projects, and provides services as a part of larger schemes.

Our expertise includes:

• Feasibility studies
• Landscape and habitat design
• Design and build habitat creation services
• Translocation of species and habitat within schemes
• Project management
• Watching briefs
• Vegetation establishment and management
• Biodiversity Action Plans
• Habitat Management Plans
• Monitoring and maintenance schedules

RML provides assessments and management for the following habitats:

• Coastal (mudflats, estuary, rocky pools or saline shores),
• Woodland
• Heathland
• Parkland
• River catchments
• Canals, Ponds and Lakes
• Agri environmental schemes (e.g. Tir Gofal, Countryside Stewardship)
• Assessment of land potential for biomass crops.

RMLs project experience includes habitat restoration on a wide range of difficult land, such as:

• Aquatic and river margin habitats
• Derelict industrial land
• Contaminated land
• Regraded quarries and filled mineral workings
• Abandoned mineral workings and spoil heaps

Our specialist ecological staff will provide Site Supervision and hands-on training services, or will act as Environmental Clerks of Works on larger contracts.

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