[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] Overview A proposed large solar farm at Pen Onn, in the Vale of Glamorgan required careful infrastructure design and a range of habitat enhancements in order to deliver a biodiversity net benefit as required under Planning Policy Wales...

18 March, 2026

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] Overview BSG Ecology was commissioned by Enso Energy to provide ecological support for a 160 MW solar development project on Anglesey / Ynys Môn:  Alaw Môn Solar Farm. The project, which is located just to the south of...

24 January, 2025

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Overview BSG Ecology was commissioned by EDF Renewables UK to attempt to resolve ornithological concerns with regard to the proposed 17 turbine Garn Fach Wind Farm, near Llanbadarn Fynydd, Powys. BSG worked with the consultant team to engage with Natural...

07 November, 2024

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] Overview BSG Ecology was commissioned by RWE to undertake ornithological and ecological assessment for the proposed six turbine Abertillery Wind Farm. BSG completed desk study, detailed ornithological and ecological survey work, liaised with stakeholders and responded to their comments...

07 November, 2024

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Overview BSG Ecology was commissioned by Renewable Energy Systems (RES) Ltd to complete ecological and ornithological assessment for the proposed 13 turbine Mynydd Maen Wind Farm. BSG undertook desk study, a wide-ranging program of ecological and ornithological survey, co-ordinated consultation...

31 July, 2024

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_single_image image="16178" img_size="700x500" qode_css_animation=""][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_single_image image="14946" img_size="700x500" alignment="right" qode_css_animation=""][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]A joint study between BTO Cymru and BSG Ecology, with input from Cardiff University, looking at the potential for population level...

22 March, 2024

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Overview BSG Ecology assisted Cadw with their proposals for the renovation of Tretower Court Barns, Brecon. The Barns supported a small number of roosting bats, including species of high conservation status. Thorough survey work was required to address the...

16 December, 2022

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Overview BSG Ecology undertook a desk-based review to identify areas in the Upper Cynon Valley which had the potential to support marsh fritillary butterfly. These areas were then accessed and surveyed, habitat condition assessed, and practical advice provided on...

29 July, 2022

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Overview BSG Ecology led the ecological input to the BREEAM assessment for a unified new breast care unit at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr, Caerphilly. This enabled the Health Board to adopt an approach to development and management that will help...

04 March, 2022

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Overview BSG Ecology and the Floodplain Meadows Partnership (FMP) were commissioned by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) to identify locations in Gwent with potential for restoring and enhancing floodplains. A GIS model was developed to help identify potential areas where floodplain...

15 October, 2021

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Overview BSG Ecology provided ecological support to Monmouthshire County Council to assist them in efficiently progressing their planning caseload. Advice on over 100 planning applications was provided between November 2020 and March 2021 by a BSG staff member working...

29 April, 2021

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Overview BSG Ecology completed survey of cliff vegetation using roped access and drone survey techniques. The approach to the work was agreed with Natural Resources Wales. In the event the cable route from the proposed tidal energy project needs...

14 January, 2021