Ecology Matters has started surveys on three large forestry areas in Wales as part of the TAN 8 planning process. These areas were identified for their potential for wind generation and put out to tender by the Forestry Commission. The succesful windfarm companies were announced this year, and Ecology Matters have been chosen as the ecology contractors on three major sites.

The tendering process was very short, as surveys had to start in time for this field season. Ecology Matters were successful in part due to their knowledge of the ecology of the sites. We were able to focus in on the main issues and present a clear research and survey process. We were also able to put together a highly experienced team of field ecologists at short notice.

The whole process from tendering to starting survey took less than two months and we are now very busy in the field getting detailed surveys underway.