The Natura team undertakes a range of different ecological surveys. We can design and undertake any assessment required. The fieldwork is carried out to the highest international standards and backed up by high quality digital mapping of results. Our main areas are Habitat & Botanical Surveys, Aquatic Surveys, Mammal Surveys, and Bird Surveys.
Examples of Recent Projects
N8 Cashel to Mitchelstown Water Quality Monitoring
Natura was commissioned to undertake a comprehensive water quality monitoring programme for the N8 Cashel to Mitchelstown Road Scheme.
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M20 Cork to Limerick Motorway Scheme
Natura was commissioned to carry out a large mammal survey and impact assessment along the 80km of the proposed road alignment as part of the Environmental Impact Statement.
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Dublin Port Bird Monitoring
Each winter since 2009/10 Natura has been commissioned by Dublin Port Company to monitor changes in winter bird populations in the intertidal area around the port, all of which is within a Special Protection Area.
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North Kerry Powerline Bird Assessment
Natura undertook a breeding and wintering bird survey as part of a corridor selection process for a proposed 110kV powerline.
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Irish Cement Biodiversity Action Plans
Natura created Biodiversity Action Plans for four Irish Cement Properties in Limerick, Tipperary, Louth, and Meath.
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Pollardstown Fen Ecological Monitoring
This was a 12-year ecological monitoring project, to assess the impacts of the construction of the Kildare Town Bypass.
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Galway City Habitat Inventory
This project included detailed habitat mapping and classification of all the habitats in the city, based on the Heritage Council classification scheme.
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County Westmeath Peatlands Survey
This project involved the survey and evaluation of all peatlands in Co. Westmeath including intact, damaged and cutaway bogs and fens.
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