Function
Onshore environmental surveys consider the potential ecological impact that cable laying, onshore substations and new port facilities may have on the onshore environment.
What it costs
About £520,000 for a 450 MW floating offshore wind farm.
Who supplies them
Andrew McCarthy Associates, APEM, BCM Environs, ESS Ecology, Natural Power, RSK Environment and Thomson Ecology.
Key facts
Wildlife surveys are often undertaken by ecological companies who have specialised capabilities for particular species.
Studies tend to look at the distribution, density, and number of different species.
Wildlife ranging from badgers to small reptiles are considered, depending on the nature of the proposed site.
Fragile coastal ecosystems are a prime area of focus.
What’s in it
- Data analysis
- Surveying
- Reporting