An Ecological Clerk of Works, commonly referred to as ECoW, refers to the presence of a suitably qualified ecologist attending a site to perform one or more duties, which might include:-

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• Providing a ‘toolbox talk’ and/or site induction to site personnel

• Pre-works checks for protected species

• A watching brief during demolition to ensure no species are harmed during the works

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An ECoW is frequently required as part of European Protected Species Mitigation Licences, and may be required after previous preliminary or species-specific surveys have been carried out, either as a recommendation from the ecologist or as a condition from the Local Planning Authority or other party. An ECoW should ensure that all works on a site are undertaken in accordance with ecological legislation and best-practice to prevent an offence being committed, and as such the ECoW needs to be a highly competent ecologist with a good grasp of the relevant legislation, and the ability to adapt to each site as it progresses.

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Tyrer Ecological Consultants Ltd brings together over 30 years of cumulative experience; all of our ecologists regularly undertake ECoW work in relation to a variety of protected species, and we are confident that we can inform your site personnel exactly what is required from commencement to completion of the works.