Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA)
Thursday 22 April 2010
Location: Plymouth, Devon
Tutor: Paul Lunt CEnv MIEEM
Level: Intermediate
Professional ecologists are increasingly being called upon to evaluate the potential impacts of development activities. This workshop aims to highlight the most serious consideration for species and habitats. The day will begin with an overview of UK nature conservation legislation and planning, followed by a discussion on ecological surveys. The workshop will include details of how to carry out a desktop study, evaluate biodiversity impacts and use the IEEM Ecological Impact Assessment Guidelines. The afternoon will include practical exercises involving impact evaluation using case study examples. The final part of the day will examine opportunities for habitat mitigation, compensation and monitoring.
IEEM Members: £80 (£70 if booked before 22 February 2010).
Non-members: £160 (£140 if booked before 22 February 2010).
Further details about the workshop
The workshop will be held in the Rolle Building on The University of Plymouth city centre campus. Travel by public transport is possible with the main train and city bus station within easy walking distance. For those arriving by car, parking on the University campus is not possible but car parks at Regent Street, Mayflower East and Drake Circus are all within a five minute walk.
The workshop will consist of a series of short power point lectures (handouts provided on arrival), with regular breaks for discussion and coffee. Staff restaurants are available on campus for purchase of lunch, or feel free to bring a packed lunch. All you will need is a pen and a willingness to contribute your experience to the discussions.
Who should attend this workshop?
The workshop will be of most relevance to planners, environmental consultants, employees from statutory bodies and nature conservation organisations. In particular individuals who are in there early career, learning about the processes involved in involved in the assessment of ecological impacts who wish to discuss the limitations of the procedure and share their ideas on best practice.
Anything participants need to know/read before coming on the training event, or need to have with them?
Bring:
- A packed lunch.
- Pen/Paper
Recommended Reading:
- IEEM (2006). Guidelines for ecological impact assessment in the United Kingdom http://www.ieem.net/ecia/determining-value.html.
- Department for Transport (2004) Transport Analysis Guidance (TAG) www.webtag.org.uk
What will participants learn from the workshop (learning outcomes)?
- Where EcIA fits within the planning process.
- What data is already available on protected sites, species and habitats.
- What levels of protection are afforded to UK species and habitats.
- How to assess the value of nature conservation receptors.
- How to carry out an EcIA.