ECOFACT are specialists in the provision of ecological consultancy for protected aquatic species...
ECOFACT are specialists in the provision of aquatic ecology consultancy for protected aquatic species and can design and undertake detailed surveys and impact assessments for same. Our experience includes aquatic ecology survey and sampling, impact assessment, mitigations and management for these species following the available guidelines and best scientific practice.
A number of aquatic flora and fauna are protected under the provisions of the Wildlife Acts (1976 and Amendment 2000), the Flora Protection Order (1999) and Annex II and Annex V of the EU Habitats Directive (1992/43/EEC).
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ECOFACT has extensive aquatic ecology experience in the monitoring and management of protected species during instream works and works affecting the aquatic environment. We provide survey and management consultancy for the following protected species groups:
ECOFACT can carry out a site surveys for a suite of protected species, or, when necessary, can undertake species-specific detailed studies.
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Fisheries services for protected fish species are further detailed on our Fisheries page.
ECOFACT also undertakes surveys and provides mitigations and management solutions for semi-aquatic species including:
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) published new guidance in January 2019 for bats surveys at wind farm sites. These new guidelines are entitled “Bats and onshore wind turbines – survey, assessment and mitigation”. The document incorporates findings from the latest research on the impact of wind farms on bats. It is endorsed by all the statutory […]
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We are one of the leading companies in Ireland providing mammal surveys and assessments. We provide expert advise on both bats and terrestrial non-volant (i.e. non-flying) mammals. We undertake surveys for all terrestrial non-volant mammal species in Ireland, including Badger, Otter, Red Squirrel, Pine Marten, and non-native American Mink, among others. Our staff are fully […]
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We were delighted to work recently with BBC Earth on a documentary on Sea Lampreys Petromyzon marinus. The filming took place during early-June 2017 on the old River Shannon at Castleconnell, Co Limerick. This is part of the Lower River Shannon Special Area of Conservation, and Sea Lampreys are a key conservation interest of this […]
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A major new book will be published in May 2017 entitled ‘Wildlife and Wind Farms: Conflicts and Solutions’. Volume 1 of this book includes a chapter prepared by Ecofact Principal Ecologist Dr. William O’Connor. The two-volume set provides a comprehensive overview of the interactions between wind farms and wildlife, each volume dedicated to one of the two […]
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Our staff are currently undertaking a number of wintering bird surveys in the Irish Midlands. Here we have provided some photos and videos from bird surveys we undertook during December 2015. Our bird surveys are undertaken to inform both the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS) reports being prepared for proposed wind energy […]
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