Working with wildlife: guidance for the construction industry

Publication C691

CIRIA, 2011
Working with wildlife: guidance for the construction industry Download document

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Current

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Core Supplement

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Abstract

Introduces construction professionals to the importance of understanding wildlife, ecology and the impact the construction industry has on them. Examines the concepts, consequences, surveying and assessment and puts them into context through understanding the legislative and regulatory controls that exist. Also explores the various organisations and groups involved with conservation and explains their roles. A final section relates to practicalities in the office and on site.

Author

Newton, J. Nicholson, B. and Saunders, R.

History

Based on Research project RP915. Updates C587 Working with wildlife: a resource and training pack for the construction industry, CIRIA 2004. The training pack incorporated C567 Working with wildlife site guide, CIRIA 2005 and C613 Working with wildlife pocket book, CIRIA 2004.

ISBN

9780860176916

Subjects

  • Natural environment
  • Planning and development
  • Environmental planning/land
  • Nature conservation

Publisher History

CIRIA was formerly known as the Construction Industry Research and Information Association. They are a member-based research and information organisation who publish reports and technical papers covering building and civil engineering as well as transport and utilities infrastructure.

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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.

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