Project Details.

A London local authority were planning to expand the size of a cemetery. The existing site had enough spacial capacity to last until 2024 and the expansion would increase capacity until approximately 2040.

Due to the sensitive nature of the sites work a pragmatic and sensitive approach to all works was required.

Site Details.

The area of expansion was challenging as the land was adjacent to a designated Local Nature Reserve (LNR) covering 13ha of ancient marshland, sedge fens, 3 woodland areas (containing Oak, Ash, Cherry, Alder and Dogwood), wet meadows and 16 waterbodies.

The site attracted bird species such as Sedge Warbler, Reed Bunting, Green & Great Spotted Woodpecker, Tawny Owls, Kestrels and Sparrowhawks.

Floral species included Betony, Southern Marsh Orchid, Marsh Marigold, Ragged Robin and Yellow Loosestrife    

Development and finance

Ecologist and ECoW (Advisory).

Undertake pre-works checks for protected / notable species.

Supervise installation of 1500m of reptile fencing and deployment of 75 refugia.

Undertake HSI scores for each waterbody and a subsequent 4 bottle trap surveys per pond.

Installation of Bat Boxes and Hibernacular creation.

Resolve ecological issues while on site with pragmatic solutions. Supervise and undertake the implementation of mitigation measures and/or method statements.

Provide on-site advice about protected species and precautionary methods of working.

Daily reporting to Project Manager.