Intro to Ecological Impact Assessment
- Understand the purpose and context of Ecological Impact Assessment within planning and development.
- Identify how to scope an EcIA and establish an appropriate ecological baseline.
- Recognise important ecological features and resources within a project area.
- Understand how ecological impacts are characterised and how their significance is determined.
- Identify appropriate mitigation, compensation and enhancement measures.
- Apply EcIA principles through practical case study examples.
Overview
This one-day course provides a practical introduction to Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA) and its role in planning and development. Participants will learn how to identify ecological resources, assess impacts, and apply mitigation and enhancement measures through a structured case study.
Who should attend
Planners, Environmental Consultants, Ecologists, Project Managers, Architects, Engineers, Construction Managers, Developers and Planning Officers.
Course Content
This Intro to Ecological Impact Assessment one-day course provides a practical introduction to Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA) and its role within the planning and development process. Participants will gain an understanding of how ecological considerations are assessed, managed and reported within projects, from initial scoping through to identifying impacts and proposing mitigation and enhancement measures. Using a structured case study throughout the day, the course explores how to establish ecological baselines, identify important ecological resources and evaluate the significance of potential impacts. By the end of the course, attendees will have a clear understanding of the EcIA process and how it supports environmentally responsible development.
