Ecological Constraints and Opportunities for Sustainable Developments

Cresswell Associates recognise that ecology has emerged as a critical element in the design, planning and implementation of projects throughout the construction and development industries. For projects with potentially significant environmental impacts, applicants are duty bound to provide a thorough ecological assessment of their scheme.  

Cresswell Associates bring together the sometimes disparate requirements of the conservation and development sectors, providing benefits beyond ecology, including cost-effectiveness and enhanced corporate and public relations.

Speaker: Dr Warren Cresswell 

Warren is one of the UK's most respected ecologists, with unrivalled site experience. He's carried out ecological evaluations, impact assessments and research for a wide variety of clients in both the public and private sectors. Recent addresses include the Mammal Society Annual Symposium and the International Conference on Ecology and Transportation in San Diego.

 

Understanding Flood Risk and the Opportunities

Hyder Consulting (UK) Limited recognises that managing flood risk has emerged as a critical element in the design, planning and implementation of projects throughout the construction and development industries.

Any development in flood risk areas requires a Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) as part of the planning process, whether it is at a strategic catchment-level or a more site-specific level. An FRA helps to ensure that future uses of the site are not unduly impacted by flooding or that the site itself will not increase flood risk elsewhere.  

Reducing the flood risk to people and property is currently at the forefront of Government and public consciousness. Hyder helps organisations to meet the requirements of legislation such as Planning Policy Statement 25 – Development and Flood Risk (PPS25) and to ensure that maximum value is obtained for the development. 

Hyder will demonstrate the benefits of introducing effective flood risk management into your operation, including cost effectiveness and enhanced corporate and public relations. Hyder can also help you gain an appreciation of the inter-relationships between flood risk and the ecological, drainage, landscape and traffic planning needs of your operation. 

Speaker: Ola Holmstrom

Ola is a Technical Director of Hydrology with experience of hydrology, flooding, drainage, water quality and ecohydrological issues.