Adrian Davis has over 20 years experience in biological survey, conservation, environmental issues and training.
He also leads wildlife walks and delivers environmental courses and presentations for a range of environmental topics.
Adrian has director level experience and has appeared at a number of public enquiries as an expert witness. Leadership of environmental professionals, lecturing and academic research are part of his extensive portfolio.
Scope of Work
Ecological surveys
- Phase I habitat, NVC and other survey methods for botanical monitoring
- Habitat condition assessments and habitat restoration advice
- Faunal surveys including deer, otters, bats, wildcats and badger surveys
- Ornithological surveys: Moorland Bird surveys, Common Bird Census and wildfowl and wader counts.
Advice on protected wildlife sites and species.
- Sites of Special Scientific Interest, Nature Reserves and EC Habitats and Species Directives and local designations
- Habitat and species management plans
- Collation and evaluation of habitat and species data for wildlife assessment
- Advice on protected species such as bats, badgers and otters.
Farming and conservation
- Countryside Premium Scheme applications for farmers and landowners
Environmental Impact Assessment, planning and habitat restoration
- Ecological impact assessment of development impacts and reports
- Mitigation of development impacts on wildlife including road, mining and housing proposals
- Advice on environmentally sensitive planning and development
- Habitat restoration advice and planning
Environmental education, training and interpretation planning
- Presentations/talks on a wide range of environmental issues
- Development of eco-tourism projects
- Access and rights of way advice and planning
Ecological advisor and habitats and species advisor for planning inquiries
- Preparation of advice, statements and precognitions to planning inquiries
- Appearance at planning inquiries as an expert witness
Contract Terms
Contract terms are charged according to the nature of the project. Please contact me for further details.
