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Working with wildlife a resource and training pack for the construction industry.

By: Language: English Publication details: London CIRIA 2004Description: 1v. (loose-leaf) 31cmISBN:
  • 0860175871
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 333.72
Contents:
Introduction to ecology and construction
Backgroud to ecology
Basic ecological concepts
Ecology and construction
Survey and assessment
Legislation, planning policy and guidance
Who's who in ecology
Where next?
Summary: This mixed-media pack presents information and guidance to enable a wide range of people involved with the construction industry to stay within the law relating to wildlife, and to understand and implement good practice in protecting wildlife on development and construction projects. The first section describes how to use the pack and how to implement the training sessions. Includes: background notes on the fundamentals of ecology; an introduction to legislation governing wildlife and construction issues; practical guidance on dealing with wildlife on sites; and references and a gazetteer of useful organisations. Supporting materials include: briefing sheets on individual species and the different types of habitat; toolbox talks; and a quiz for training session delegates. A 32-page pocket book (publication C613) is included in the pack. An accompanying CD Rom is available for reference use in the library.
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Introduction to ecology and construction

Backgroud to ecology

Basic ecological concepts

Ecology and construction

Survey and assessment

Legislation, planning policy and guidance

Who's who in ecology

Where next?

This mixed-media pack presents information and guidance to enable a wide range of people involved with the construction industry to stay within the law relating to wildlife, and to understand and implement good practice in protecting wildlife on development and construction projects. The first section describes how to use the pack and how to implement the training sessions. Includes: background notes on the fundamentals of ecology; an introduction to legislation governing wildlife and construction issues; practical guidance on dealing with wildlife on sites; and references and a gazetteer of useful organisations. Supporting materials include: briefing sheets on individual species and the different types of habitat; toolbox talks; and a quiz for training session delegates. A 32-page pocket book (publication C613) is included in the pack. An accompanying CD Rom is available for reference use in the library.