Sterna Environmental is an Ecology Consultancy in Bangor, Co. Down, Northern Ireland, specialising in Preliminary Ecological Surveys, Preliminary Bat Roost Assessments, Northern Ireland Biodiversity Checklists and Bird surveys of all types.
Preliminary Ecological Appraisal
For some sites, especially larger developments or sites thought to potentially be of significant ecological interest, a Preliminary Ecological Appraisal is required.
A Preliminary Ecological Appraisal is an important baseline survey for planning applications. It
establishes the baseline ecological conditions of the site and determines the importance of any ecological
features. It will also establish the need for any further survey work, and identify potential
mitigation measures.
Work complies with British Standard 42020:2013, Biodiversity - Code of
practice for planning and development.
Sterna Environmental has completed Preliminary Ecological Appraisals for a variety of development types.