Development is essential, but it can sometimes come at the expense of natural habitats.  At Aven Ecology, we believe in responsible development that coexists with a healthy environment.  That's why we offer comprehensive Habitat Management Plans (HMPs) specifically designed to address development impacts and create effective mitigation strategies.

 

Habitat Management Plans for Development:

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Our HMPs for development projects go beyond simply minimising harm.  They are a roadmap for creating a net positive impact on biodiversity.  We would undertake the following steps in order to create an effective HMP. 

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• Ecological Impact Assessment: We conduct a thorough assessment to identify potential impacts of development on existing habitats and wildlife.

• Habitat Mitigation Planning: We develop a tailored plan to mitigate unavoidable impacts.

 

This might involve:

• Habitat Enhancement: Improving the quality of existing habitats on the development site to benefit wildlife.

• Habitat Creation: Transforming degraded areas into new habitats to compensate for lost habitat. This could involve planting native trees, creating wildflower meadows, or installing wildlife ponds.

• Offsite Mitigation: In some cases, we may recommend investing in habitat creation or restoration projects off-site to achieve biodiversity net gain.

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• Habitat Management Strategies: Our HMPs outline long-term management strategies to ensure the success of mitigation measures. This may involve vegetation control, invasive species management, and monitoring programmes.