The APEM team delivers world-class solutions for monitoring and assessing wetlands, producing high-quality data and expert analysis.
Our team of internationally recognised marine and freshwater scientists provides expert identification and surveys of terrestrial and semi aquatic and aquatic plants and invertebrates.
We offer advice on the biodiversity and protection of rare species in freshwater and brackish wetland habitats, for regulators, local councils, water companies and developers.
The APEM team includes field surveyors who are experienced in Common Standards Monitoring (CSM) and Water Framework Directive survey methods, as well as botanists with experience in vegetation survey design and execution, including LEAFPACS, NVC and Phase I. We have expertise in terrestrial and aquatic plant identification including higher plants and macroalgae.
Our teams are adept in the design and implementation of appropriate, detailed site appraisals which are undertaken to assess the opportunities and constraints for wetland creation/design and restoration. These include surveys of geomorphology, hydrology, water quality, physical habitat and ecology, the latter covering fish, macroinvertebrates, macrophytes, algae and diatoms.
APEM have extensive experience in large and small-scale studies under UK, Irish and European habitats and species legislation, monitoring species and habitats within Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), Special Areas of Conservation (SAC), Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC), Special Protection Areas (SPA), Ramsar sites and their equivalents.
The APEM team works with stakeholders and provides engagement with the public covering the design, creation, and management of restoration activity options, including aesthetic preferences and public perception. We provide advice on socio-economic functions and ecosystem services, including fisheries, recreation and tourism.
Using our world-class ultra-high resolution digital aerial surveys, we can produce ongoing pre- and post-construction imagery and visualisations to support Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIAs) and stakeholder engagement.
APEM’s scientists have a consistent track record in analysis and interpretation, and an in-depth understanding of condition assessments and management. We have been involved in a number of wetlands assessment and restoration programmes and produce reports with creation, management and restoration options appraisals, preliminary ecological appraisals, species reports and ecological impact assessments.
The team at APEM would be happy to answer any questions you have about survey assessment, design and management. Please use the form below to get in touch.
