Freshwater Surveys and Analysis
Freshwater Surveys and Analysis
Freshwater Surveys and Analysis
Freshwater Surveys and Analysis
In collaboration with Matt Owen-Farmer, Richard Osmond can offer to undertake the sampling of rivers using standardised methodology. Samples can be identified to appropriate taxonomic levels that enables the stress factors on the river to be analysed. Advice can then be given as to how to reduce the impacts of these stressors. Together, Matt and Richard carry out regular sampling on behalf of The Test and Itchen Association and collect initial benchmark samples for the SmartRivers programme run by Wildfish Conservation (formerly Salmon & Trout Conservation UK) Sampling has also been carried out to provide baseline data ahead of a beaver release scheme and river restoration projects.
Please get in touch if you would like to discuss a proposal for a survey or analysis.
Advice on habitat management for ponds and streams
Ponds and streams are vitally important habitats
Ponds and streams are vitally important habitats
Ponds and streams are vitally important habitats
In the natural course of events, a pond is a temporary feature of the landscape, so if you wish to retain a pond in a particular location, management is needed to delay the natural succession that would cause it to dry up. Improvements can also be made to increase its wildlife carrying capacity.
Streams both large and small also provide an addition to local biodiversity but too often are managed solely for their function as drainage channels. They can do both.
Get your pond assessed for its habitat quality
Ponds and streams are vitally important habitats
Ponds and streams are vitally important habitats
If you are usure about the value of your pond for wildlife, Rolslyne Ecological can carry out a quick survey of the animal life and make some on the spot suggestions about making improvements. We can do this for a regular garden pond for as little as £45.00 if it is within 25 miles of our base just south of Winchester. For other sizes and locations please ask us for a quote.
We can also survey your pond more thoroughly using the PSYM methodology which can give you a more exact measure of how your pond compares with its habitat potential.
Collecting, Identifying, Analysing
Training
Citizen Science is an ever increasing factor in providing regular monitoring of freshwater habitats. Richard is currently involved in providing training for the Riverfly Partnership’s RMI programme and has completed the training to become a trainer for the latest Extended Riverfly scheme.
Richard teamed up with Matt Owen-Farmer nearly twenty years ago to work on riverfly monitoring and the combination of Richard’s ecology and education background and Matt’s role as Environmental Officer for a fishing club brings a broad perspective and understanding of the needs of trainees.
Besides the Riverfly Partnership schemes, Richard and Matt also train volunteers for the SmartRivers programme. They have worked with groups in Kent, London and Hertfordshire as well as the Watercress & Winterbournes Project that has empowered local people to investigate and improve the headwaters of the Rivers Test and Itchen.
We are currently developing a training day that will offer flyfishers the opportunity to learn more about the invertebrate life upon which their sport relies and how to improve their skills in “matching the hatch” : selecting and presenting the correct pattern of fly.
Roslyne Ecological can also offer training to teachers on how to carry out successful pond dipping sessions and identifying and understanding more about what comes out of the net.
Citizen Science Training
Education
Roslyne Ecological has been involved in creating education packs and resources including the “Wave” project which linked the history and ecology of watermills in four European countries. Education packs have been provided for The Conservation Volunteers and The Hayling Billy Line project.
With more than 20 years of experience travelling with and without The Hi-Tech Wild-Trek trailer, we can offer a great many off-the-shelf resources that can be used in ecological investigations. New resources can also be created to meet your needs. Please get in touch to discuss your requirements.
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