Biodiversity in retrofit | RISE Masterclass

About this event

Description:
As retrofit projects scale up across the UK, sustainability must extend beyond energy performance to include the preservation of nature. This session explores the connections between biodiversity and retrofit, providing attendees with the knowledge to spot ecological risks and meet legal responsibilities.

What we’ll cover:

Biodiversity basics

Legislation overview

How biodiversity issues intersect with planning, design, and on-site work.

How to identify signs of biodiversity on-site and what to do about it:

• Birds – Nesting seasons, protected species, and key mitigation tactics.
• Bats – How to spot signs, your legal obligations, and contacting ecologists
• Small mammals – What to watch for and how to avoid unintentional harm
• Plants - Protected species, invasive plants, and biodiversity-enhancing alternatives.

This event will be hosted online on Microsoft Teams and a link to join the event is included on Eventbrite.

If you have any questions or issues when registering, please contact the team on rise@turntown.co.uk

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