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Environment (Wales) Bill: 2026 update
The Environment (Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets) (Wales) Bill was passed by the Senedd on 24 February 2026. The Environment (Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets) (Wales)...
Celebrating 200 Years of the Menai Suspension Bridge
On Thursday 29th January 2026, the 200-year anniversary of Thomas Telford’s iconic Menai Suspension Bridge was marked with the unveiling of a plaque at the base of the structure. To mark 200 years...
What the Environment (Wales) Bill Could Mean for Development
The Environment (Wales) Bill is expected to update and strengthen Wales’s approach to biodiversity, natural resources, and climate policy—building on the existing Environment (Wales) Act 2016 and...
Planning and Infrastructure Bill: What You Need to Know (2025 Update)
The UK Government’s Planning and Infrastructure Bill continues to move through Parliament, with wide-ranging implications for ecological oversight, planning policy, and local authority...
Species Spotlight: Water Voles in North Wales – A Quiet Comeback?
Once considered locally extinct in many lowland areas, water voles (Arvicola amphibius) are beginning to make a quiet but encouraging return across parts of North Wales. For developers,...
Storm Otto: Emergency Ecological Advice for Woodland Damage
As Storm Otto swept through parts of North Wales in February 2023, strong winds and widespread tree damage created both logistical and ecological challenges for developers, contractors, and site...
Storm Arwen One Year On – How Woodland Habitats Have Responded
When Storm Arwen struck the UK in late November 2021, North Wales saw some of the worst woodland damage in decades. Ancient oaks were uprooted, shelterbelts flattened, and valley woodlands...
Welcome to the team Victoria
Victoria Nicholls B.Sc., (Hons) M.Sc. This week we are welcoming Victoria to the team! Victoria will be predominantly working on our projects down in South Wales. An experienced ecologist who was...
Storm Christoph: Lessons In Ecological Resilience and Recovery
When Storm Christoph swept through the UK in January 2021, it brought prolonged rainfall and widespread flooding to many parts of North Wales. Homes, farmland, infrastructure, and natural habitats...
Biodiversity Net Gain – What It Is and Why It Matters
Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) has quickly become a key consideration in land development and planning. While it’s not yet a legal requirement in Wales or England, the direction of travel is clear—BNG...
Preparing for the End of the Hedgecutting Season (March 1st Reminder)
As February comes to a close, developers, contractors, and land managers across North Wales should take note of a familiar seasonal constraint: the start of the bird nesting season, and with it,...
The Hedgerow Regulations 1997
The Hedgerows Regulations 1997 introduced new arrangements for local planning authorities in England and Wales to protect important hedgerows by controlling their removal through a system of...
Ecology and Development Seminar
Eco-scope are holding an Ecology and Development seminar on the 28th of February. This event is running in order to provide information on who Eco-Scope are and what we do. We will cover topics on...
Bat Facts
Bats are vital for our native wildlife, accounting for almost a third of all mammal species in the UK, they occupy a range of habitats such as woodlands, wetland, farmland and urban areas. They are...
We are on Instagram!
We have delved into the world of social media and created our very own Instagram page for Eco-Scope. Head on over to our page following the link below. Why not follow us and keep updated with the...
Ecoscope visit to Saighton Primary school
Last week we visited Saighton Primary school to speak to the students about wildlife and development. After a brief presentation and a demonstration of bat echolocation with two students dressed as...