BSG Ecology was delighted to receive the inaugural award for best roost mitigation project from the Bat Conservation Trust for our work at Totterdown Barns in Gloucestershire. The award not only recognises BSG’s role in delivering this project, but also that of the architect Mathewson Waters and the developer Rivar Ltd. Effective collaboration was essential to arrive at a winning design for the conversion to residential use.
The judging panel for the award included a number of bat conservation experts from the Bat Conservation Trust, Vincent Wildlife Trust and specialist independent consultancies. BCT said “The judges were impressed by the sensitive nature with which the works were carried out to avoid disturbing bats and how the building was designed to accommodate both the bats and people in a variety of ways.”
Senior Ecologist Karen Lunan, who has overseen the implementation and monitoring works, said, ”It has been a privilege to be part of this innovative project and exciting to see the emerging results of the post-conversion monitoring programme and to experience first-hand the success of the mitigation design.”
Pennyhooks Farm is a beautiful, small organic beef farm situated on the Oxfordshire/Wiltshire border that has been owned by the Otter family for over 50 years. The Pennyhooks Project began 5 years ago and provides a unique experience to young people who have Autism/Aspergers Syndrome. The peaceful rural setting, supportive environment and the opportunity to have hands on experience in the running of a working farm as part of a team, provides a wealth of opportunity for personal growth and development.We offer the Countryside Stewardship Course, accredited by the OCN, with modules in:
