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Strategic Resilience in Late-Summer Development: Why August Demands an Advanced ECoW Approach on Scottish Sites

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Veon Ecology Scotland Ecological Clerk of Works

Introduction: August is still a high-risk month Across Scotland, August is a busy period for renewable energy, infrastructure, forestry and housing projects. Site teams are often trying to complete earthworks, enabling works and commissioning before winter weather and shorter daylight hours slow progress. But August is not a low-risk month for ecology. Many protected species … Read more

What is an Ecological Clerk of Works

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Veon Ecological Clerk of Works

An Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) is an on-site ecological specialist appointed during enabling works and construction to prevent ecological harm, ensure agreed mitigation is implemented correctly, and reduce the risk of committing offences against protected species/habitats. NatureScot explicitly recommends using an ECoW for some major or sensitive developments to monitor construction activity and advise … Read more

Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW)

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Clyde Windfarm,Veon Ecology, ECoW

Veon Ecology visited a site at Clyde Windfarm near Abington while conducting ECoW work to help identify nesting birds prior to the clearing of Sitka spruce for habitat regeneration. Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) involvement is crucial when preparing to clear Sitka spruce for habitat regeneration, especially to protect nesting birds. Sitka spruce, whilst a … Read more