Would you typically include quadrats as part of your UKHAB survey. And if so would a NVC still be required in your opinion on smaller sites (< 1 ha or even 0.5ha ) with interesting or important ecological features. I am thinking proportionality of survey effort, as UKHAB does or can classify Annex 1 habitats if conducted by a experienced surveyor at an appropriate time of year.
Hi Paul, UKHab, even when recording habitats to Level 4/5, is not good enough in many instances to identify priority and Annex I habitats. For example, UKHab does not recognise certain sub-communities of MG1 as Lowland Meadows priority habitat when they meet criteria. UKHab also doesn’t work to identify important plants. :)
Hi Josh, a lot of this webinar was music to my ears, especially the first part highlighting the primary importance of plants and habitat which personally I feel is forgotten in the reductionist protected species driven ecological consultancy world. I think you mentioned that NVC survey was not suitable for Open Mosaic Habitat on Previously Developed Land. I guess this habitat was never really captured by the NVC, however, what survey methodology would you recommend for this habitat please?
Hi Josh, Great webinar! In the context of development, it seems that in many instances it would be wise to consult a botanical specialist. Is there a reason why a comprehensive botanical survey is not just carried out initially?
Hi Carol, For larger sites it makes sense for that to be the case. For smaller sites or where budgets might be more restrictive, having a chat with a botanist could ultimately save time and money where further surveys might not be needed. Consultation with a botanist can also help work to inform best survey approaches.
@@joshual95 I assumed it came down to cost and time constraints, as those usually seem to be the most limiting factors, but wanted to be sure. Thanks for verifying!
Quite subjective really, although I would suggest a small site is any site under 1ha which is what the small sites metric defines as ‘small’. Hope this helps :)
hi bro do u know about spiders..?....I'm pretty sure i found a ghnaposa niggerima spider in our house.... we live on east coast! apparently they're quite rare.
Would you typically include quadrats as part of your UKHAB survey. And if so would a NVC still be required in your opinion on smaller sites (< 1 ha or even 0.5ha ) with interesting or important ecological features. I am thinking proportionality of survey effort, as UKHAB does or can classify Annex 1 habitats if conducted by a experienced surveyor at an appropriate time of year.
Hi Paul,
UKHab, even when recording habitats to Level 4/5, is not good enough in many instances to identify priority and Annex I habitats. For example, UKHab does not recognise certain sub-communities of MG1 as Lowland Meadows priority habitat when they meet criteria. UKHab also doesn’t work to identify important plants. :)
Hi Josh, a lot of this webinar was music to my ears, especially the first part highlighting the primary importance of plants and habitat which personally I feel is forgotten in the reductionist protected species driven ecological consultancy world. I think you mentioned that NVC survey was not suitable for Open Mosaic Habitat on Previously Developed Land. I guess this habitat was never really captured by the NVC, however, what survey methodology would you recommend for this habitat please?
Hi Josh,
Great webinar!
In the context of development, it seems that in many instances it would be wise to consult a botanical specialist. Is there a reason why a comprehensive botanical survey is not just carried out initially?
Hi Carol,
For larger sites it makes sense for that to be the case. For smaller sites or where budgets might be more restrictive, having a chat with a botanist could ultimately save time and money where further surveys might not be needed. Consultation with a botanist can also help work to inform best survey approaches.
@@joshual95 I assumed it came down to cost and time constraints, as those usually seem to be the most limiting factors, but wanted to be sure. Thanks for verifying!
Could you define what you consider a small and large site (ha)
Quite subjective really, although I would suggest a small site is any site under 1ha which is what the small sites metric defines as ‘small’. Hope this helps :)
hi bro do u know about spiders..?....I'm pretty sure i found a ghnaposa niggerima spider in our house.... we live on east coast! apparently they're quite rare.