Project Details
New road crossing over the River Forth
Location
Kirkliston (Edinburgh) to Inverkeithing (Fife)
ECoW
EnviroCentre Ltd
Sensitive Ecological / Environmental Features
SSSI, Water courses, Supervision ofvegetation clearance and tree felling during nesting bird season, Notable plant species, Protected faunal species (otter, bats, badgers, nesting birds), Protected Species Disturbance License (Otters), Invasive species (Japanese knotweed).
ECoW Context
On-site supervision and advice onmitigation during ground investigations to protect ecological sensitivities. Controversial development.
ECoW Role
Provide on and off site support to contractor;
Report to contractor, main client and liaise with the statutory agencies; and
Manage European Protected Species Disturbance Licences.
Report to contractor, main client and liaise with the statutory agencies; and
Manage European Protected Species Disturbance Licences.