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info@cambridgeecology.com Wicken Fen
Fen are a unique and once typical habitat of Cambridgeshire. Wicken Fen is one of Britain’s oldest nature reserve the first areas being acquired by the National Trust in May 1899. The nature of the Fen has been shaped by topography, hydrology, and in particular, by centuries of use by man. The wetland has played an important role in the social and economic life of the area. As a result 29 species of mammal, over 200 species of birds, 1000 species of moth and butterfly, 1000 species of beetle, approaching 2000 species of fly and 25 species of dragonfly have been recorded from the Fen. The Fen therefore is a refuge for a very large number of UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species. As a consequence the Fen is a National Nature Reserve, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, a Special Area of Conservation and a Ramsar site.

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Green Woodpecker
Green Woodpecker - Picus viridis
The green woodpecker is the largest of the three woodpeckers that breed in Britain and found throughout the UK in open deciduous woodland, parks, orchards and farmland. On the UK's Birds of Conservation Concern this species list amber listed.

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HABITAT CREATION AND SPECIES PROTECTION

Cambridge Ecology has substantial experience of using a range of tried and tested habitat creation and restoration techniques to ensure that consistent, first class wildlife habitat creation and restoration are produced and managed that meet client and wildlife needs. In addition, our highly experienced team, who are Construction Skills Certified to work on construction sites provide an in-depth knowledge of different species and have a pro-active and professional approach to species protection measures.

Specialist Expertise

Cambridge Ecology has a wide range of skills required in this specialist area. The wildlife habitat creation and restoration work and species protection work carried out include the following examples:

• Advice on feasibility and site suitability for habitat creation, restoration and species protection
• Design, practical implementation, monitoring and evaluation of habitat creation and restoration
• Production of specific habitat and species management plans
• Production of site-specific ecological and conservation management plans
• Design and creation of ponds and hibernacula for Great Crested Newts and aquatic invertebrates.
• Design and creation of rough grassland, refugia and hibernacula for reptiles
• Design and creation of wetland habitats including lagoons and reedbeds for birds and wildlife in general.
• Design and creation of Water Vole ditches.
• Design and creation of species rich hedgerows.
• Design and creation of species rich meadows and grassland for terrestrial invertebrates.
• Supervision of construction workers carrying out habitat creation ground works.
• Supervision of construction workers carrying out site and vegetation clearance works.
• Provision of Ecological Clerk of Works to ensure compliance with wildlife legislation and ecological management plans.
• Guidance on the installation of bird collision avoidance measures.
• Installation of specialist ecological fencing such as drift and barrier fencing for newts and reptiles.
• Design and installation of nesting bird avoidance measures.
• Nesting bird searches.
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