Important Notice for Existing and Potential Clients:
As from 4th March 2013, Phil Lomax, Director and Principal Consultant of Green Dimensions is moving to take up a position as Principal Ecologist at Thomson Ecology.
Is your plan or project likely to impact on biodiversity and the natural environment? The need to reduce the impacts of development on the natural environment and live more sustainably, are increasingly important. This importance is reflected in growing legislation and regulations from the European Union and the UK Government to protect biodiversity and the natural environment. These include:
The Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981
Countryside and Rights of Way Act, 2000
Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act,2006
The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations, 2010
And if it does, do you know how to proceed?
can advise and support you in meeting the legal requirements to achieve development plans and projects that conserve and enhance biodiversity.If you are not sure if your plan or project is likely to have an impact on biodiversity and the natural environment, or you are not sure how to proceed if it does, please contact us. Just send us an e-mail or contact us by telephone.
can help you in planning for biodiversity conservation.From surveys and research, strategic planning, through impact assessment, to the design of avoidance and mitigation measures in new developments, we can provide professional advice and support in the following areas:
Biodiversity Action Plans (BAPs)
Local Development Frameworks (LDFs)
Sustainability Appraisal (SA)
Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA)
Habitats Regulations Screening Assessment and Appropriate Assessment of plans and projects (AA)
Environmental Assessment (EA)
Green Infrastructure Planning
River Basin Planning
Coastal Management Planning
Development Projects
Mitigation, compensation and restoration schemes
Planning Appeals and Inquiries
Feasibility Studies
For recent examples of our services in this area, please see Case Studies .