Ecological Impact Assessment
Comprehensive assessment of ecological impacts beyond Natura 2000 designations. Covering nationally protected species, habitats, and ecological receptors under Irish and EU law.
What is Ecological Impact Assessment?
Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA) evaluates the potential effects of a development on all ecological features — not just Natura 2000 sites. While AA Screening and NIS focus specifically on SACs and SPAs, EcIA addresses impacts on species protected under the Wildlife Acts, habitats of ecological value, hedgerows, watercourses, and the wider ecological network.
EcIA follows the CIEEM Guidelines for Ecological Impact Assessment (2018) and is required for projects subject to Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) or where the planning authority requests a comprehensive ecological evaluation.
What We Assess
Protected Species
Badger, all 9 Irish bat species, Pine Marten, Red Squirrel, Otter, breeding birds, amphibians, and plants protected under the Wildlife Acts and Flora Protection Order.
Habitats & Vegetation
Habitat mapping to Fossitt (2000), assessment of hedgerows, treelines, wetlands, woodland, and watercourses. Identification of Annex I habitat types.
Impact Evaluation
Assessment of construction and operational impacts using CIEEM significance criteria — magnitude, extent, duration, reversibility, and confidence.
Mitigation & Enhancement
Practical measures to avoid, reduce, and compensate for ecological impacts. Biodiversity enhancement recommendations where appropriate.
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