Cow Lane Rail Improvement Scheme, Reading, Berkshire

New Leaf Ecology carried out a range of pre-construction surveys and mitigation measures for a rail improvement project at Cow Lane, Reading.

This included: 

• Assessment of trees for bat roosting potential, inspection and on site ecological supervision during tree removal;
• Pre-construction nesting bird checks;
• Creation of reptile receptor area;
• Relocation of common lizards to the new reptile receptor area;
• Assessment of buildings due to be demolished for roosting bats;
• Bat emergence surveys of buildings with potential for roosting bats;
• Development of habitat maintenance and monitoring plan for retained and enhanced habitats following construction.

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"HTR have been more than pleased working with you on this project and cannot fault the service provided for the Ecology works at Cow Lane. New Leaf Ecology has provided a competitive ecology survey solution and our main client was very happy with the way that the project went and the professionalism of those involved. We hope that we will continue to work together for many more projects in the future." Paul Newman, Homegrown Timber Rail