Ecology

Working closely alongside CEC on the design proposals for the Cornwall Cycle Hub was a real pleasure for us, CEC provided excellent technical knowledge and thoroughly considered landscape design input to the project. We were impressed with their collaborative and involved approach, and their quick turnaround of key items of information, helping the project stay on programme and run smoothly. Both the Landscape and Ecology team were supportive and helpful at all stages, not only to us as Architects, but also in their support and advice to the wider client team. We look forward to working together in the future to realise the design envisaged for the site.

“CEC advised on, and programmed, all the ecological surveys for our large-scale project to help the planning preparation phase progress smoothly. We had great communications with them, and they were a really valuable part of the project team.

“We have learnt to take a step back and think of ways in which the landscape, habitats, cattle, business can work together. We have learnt a lot in this project. The adviser who came out to see us was just brilliant. It has opened my eyes to things that were right in front of me that I was not aware of. For instance, we choose not to use ivermectin as a wormer on our dry cows, which means dung beetles in our grazing fields aren’t harmed, which in turn positively effects other insects, bats and birds, having a positive impact on the biodiversity of our farm landscape. I had no idea that I am able to support wildlife on the farm through little things like this, that make a big difference.”