Ashford Barracks, Kent

For this high profile 48ha mixed-use brownfield development in the Thames Gateway, Keystone were commissioned to resolve all ecological issues commencing with Phase II surveys and ending with species monitoring up to 4yrs post development.

The development programme covers 11 yrs and key issues on site are Great Crested Newts, reptiles and bats.

To date we have:

• Carried out extensive bat, GCN and reptile surveys
• Obtained 5 EPS licenses for GCN's and bats
• Designed and created a receptor site for GCN's including 3 new ponds, a reedbed, hibernacula and terrestrial habitat
• Designed and overseen construction of an artificial bat roost
• Installed over 4km of newt proof fencing
• Undertaken pit trapping and translocation of GCN's
• Designed and restored an 11ha off-site receptor site for reptiles with the cooperation and involvement of Ashford Borough Council and the site community group
• Translocated a large population of common reptiles
• Provided technical ecological input to the site Design Codes and planning applications
• Supplied staff for ecological clerk of works

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