Aardvark project
Ecology and BREEAM Assessment
| Location: Various UK Sites | Client: Summerfield Developments (SW) Ltd |
| Date: 2004 to date | Sector: Environment |
Project Objectives
- To survey and assess sites for notable and protected species (flora and fauna);
- To advise client on site development and mitigation, ensuring compliance with ecological legislation;
- To provide documentary evidence to meet assessment criteria under the Building Research Establishment Code for Sustainable Homes, EcoHomes and BREEAM for Offices assessment methods.
Delivery
- Aardvark EM Ltd were commissioned by Summerfield Developments (SW) Limited to assess and report on the ecology and constraints of multiple sites being considered for commercial development in the southwest.
- For each site, Aardvark undertook a historic flora and fauna records search and site visit undertaking a Phase 1 Habitat Survey; species presence or absence survey; species log and an ecological opportunities/constraints survey.
- Delivery of the project provided the clients with a detailed report on the ecology present within and around the chosen sites and ecological constraints on development and mitigation plans where required. A BREEAM assessment compliant report specific to the assessment criteria required was produced for each site.
- Where necessary Aardvark was also instructed and undertook, further detailed ecological survey work negotiating with statutory consultees and other interested parties, such as Natural England and local Wildlife Trusts.



