RHAT Surveys
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the Republic of Ireland and the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA), through the North South Shared Aquatic REsources (NS SHARE) project, have collectively developed a Rapid Assessment Technique (RAT) to allow for in-field assessment and classification of rivers in terms of their hydromorphology. This was utilised in the characterisation and evaluation of watercourses under the requirements of the EC Water Framework Directive (EC/60/2000), colloquially known as the WFD Directive.
River Habitat Survey (RHS)
River Habitat Survey Ireland and UK.
ECOFACT is the only company in Ireland to offer River Habitat Survey (RHS). River Habitat Survey is a methodology for recording habitat features for wildlife that was designed by the UK Environment Agency, for use in Britain and Ireland
Protected aquatic species surveys
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.