Featured Projects
• Mt Messenger Bypass
Provided Specialist Bat Ecologist (SBE) project oversight for acoustic survey and roost watch surveys for pre-felling and de-risking operations. Provided on-the-ground support to arborists and tree fellers during felling operations. Gave advice and guidance around technology and techniques for minimising impact on long-tailed bats (pekapeka).
• Waste Management New Zealand Landfill
As the Project Delivery Lead, we provide oversight for the long-term radio-tracking program. Working closely with Waste Management NZ staff, contractors, and the Project Ecologist (HabitatNZ) to oversee delivery of the long-tailed bat population monitoring study, as part of the proposed consent requirements for the project.
• Kaihiku Windfarm
As the on-the-ground support and fieldwork delivery expert, we are assisting Davidson-Watts Ecology with the landscape-scale acoustic study and radio-tracking survey for long-tailed bats for the Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA) for the project fast track consenting process.
We are also assisting with development and implementation of mitigation and offsetting measures for management of impacts on bats around the windfarm.
• Finding Franklin Bats
As the Project Level 3 Bat Trainer, we are providing ongoing advice, oversight, and training for EcoQuest staff, iwi and community volunteers for this long-term community radio-tracking project.
This project is in conjunction with Auckland Council and EcoQuest.
Additional Projects
• Southland Windfarm
As the on-the-ground support and fieldwork delivery expert, we are assisting Davidson-Watts Ecology with the landscape-scale acoustic survey and radio-tracking survey for long-tailed bats for the Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA) for the project fast track consenting process.
• Simon & Widdig Consultancies GmbH
As the field work delivery expert we assisted in delivery of bat capture and radio-tracking data for a number of large-scale infrastructure projects throughout Germany, including nationally significant roads and windfarms, such as:
- A49 Hesse (road)
- B173 Dresden (road)
- WEA Röth (windfarm)
- WEA Schwalmstadt (windfarm)
We also provided capture and identification support for Naturschutzbund Deutschland (NABU) conference attendees.
• Davidson-Watts Ecology Ltd
Assisted in delivery of bat PRF assessments and capture and radio-tracking data for a number of large-scale infrastructure projects throughout the UK, including nationally significant roads, housing developments, rail networks and energy infrastructure projects, such as:
- N2T Power upgrades (energy)
- Bracknell Park development (housing)
- Colchester East development (housing)
- Ifield West development (housing)
- The Vale Bristol development (housing)
- A38 Derby upgrades (road)
- East West Rail (rail)
• Huriwaka Windfarm
As the on-the-ground support and fieldwork delivery expert we assisted Boffa Miskell and Davidson-Watts Ecology with the landscape-scale acoustic study and radio-tracking survey for long-tailed bats for the Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA) for the project consenting process.
• Hapuakohe Windfarm
We will be assisting Davidson-Watts Ecology with delivery of radio-tracking data for long-tailed bats at the proposed windfarm site.
Conservation & Training
• Eglinton Valley Long-Term Monitoring Programme
As the Project Lead Field Technician we oversaw the delivery of the long-term population monitoring program, developed new survey methods, and tested new conservation techniques and technologies for a range of threatened species. We also provided extensive training for volunteers and consultants in bat ecology and radio-tracking methods.
• Geraldine Training
Working closely with DOC Geraldine, we have created a public-private partnership program for long-term population monitoring for the Geraldine bat population. Through this program, we provide bat radio-tracking and ecology training for DOC staff and consultants which goes towards funding long term population monitoring and research for the local bat populations in Geraldine. See our HOME page for details.
• Other Training
Working closely with the Department of Conservation and stakeholders we have developed and refined training programs for ecologists looking to expand their bat skills and knowledge. We are currently the only Accredited Trainer offering focused training in High Risk activities under DOC’s Bat Handler Competency Authorisation scheme but are working closely with The Ecology Studio to develop training opportunities.
We are also working closely with DOC to develop methods for assessment of Accredited Trainers and previous bat experience for accreditation.
• Contact us to discuss your unique project.
