Ecology
My Year in Railway Ecology — A Personal Reflection as Principal Ecologist at RSS Infrastructure
When I joined RSS Infrastructure in December 2024, I was ready for something new.
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When I joined RSS Infrastructure in December 2024, I was ready for something new.
You probably know that sinking feeling when you’re three months into a rail project and suddenly discover you need a protected species licence?
Railways form essential networks connecting towns and cities, yet they also unwittingly serve as corridors for a hidden ecological threat—the spread of non-native invasive species.
As global awareness of environmental sustainability continues to grow, infrastructure projects—especially large-scale ones like rail improvements—are under increasing scrutiny for their environmental impact.
Rail infrastructure expansion and maintenance present challenges and opportunities for biodiversity conservation. Ensuring environmental sustainability has become a priority as the UK rail network develops.
Effective ecological surveys are essential for understanding and protecting biodiversity. These surveys are critical in detecting the presence of various species and obtaining accurate ecological data.
The Brent Reservoir, also known as the Welsh Harp, is a crucial ecological and recreational site in London, managed and maintained by the Canal & River Trust.
As professionals dedicated to sustainability and environmental stewardship, we must understand our role in safeguarding nesting birds. Birds play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of ecosystems.
BREEAM credits are the points a building earns for meeting sustainability criteria in BREEAM, the environmental assessment method run by BRE.
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