Gareth Matthes Ecology is an ecological consultancy that has been running since 2002,
with offices based in Surrey, Dorset and associates across the UK. Over the
last decade clients have included housing associations, private developers,
private land-owners, local authorities, utility companies, government agencies,
and nature conservation groups. GPM Ecology and associates can provide
for the following ecological services:
July 2010 - 11th July saw a huge fire at Frensham Common. Surrey Amphibian & Reptile Group plotted the area of burn, covering about 60ha, which was finally out by 21st July. As shown on the plan this was a key area for Sand Lizard and Smooth Snake. Click on the SARG logo to see photos of the incident. On 31st July nearly two weeks after the fire SARG managed to rescue 20 reptiles (4 Sand Lizard, 14 Common Lizard, 2 Adders and 1 Slow-worm), following a call for help from Steve Webster, Frensham Common Ranger.
June 2010 - 6th June saw the 'BBC Springwatch Wild Day Out' in Shalford Park, Guildford, Surrey. A BBC Breathing Places event hosted by Guildford Borough Council and organised by Surrey Wildlife Trust. As part of the event Gareth presented a 20 minute talk on the reptiles and amphibians of Surrey. This was the first ever Springwatch Wild Day Out in Surrey, with over 7000 people attending. Click 'play' below to hear Gareth being interviewed by Brooklands FM radio presenter Suzanne Hunter.
Later on 23rd June we took twelve Scouts from 1st Haslemere Troop on a nature walk at a local wood, which ended with a 'show and tell' at an active dormice nest box, which was known to have two non-breeding Dormice present. The Scouts were briefly shown a male Dormouse, explained the animals life-cycle, threats and importance of monitoring Dormice.
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