Ecological Package

Site Scan are offering a free introductory consultation to discuss the capabilities of the techniques we employ for site investigation and recording in relation to your projects. It will cover how our services will reduce the timescale required (and therefore overall cost), to accurately assess and record a project site and present the data in a multifunctional format.

Geophysical, topographical and contour surveys are elements of a site assessment ‘toolkit’ that can efficiently provide accurate site data. However, these techniques are traditionally used in academic research and are often overlooked by the commercial sector. Site Scan’s services will aid Ecological and Environmental Consultancies in the rapid and accurate landscape recording of a project area.

Site Scan has recently observed a marked interest in its surveying services from ecological consultancies. It has been recognised that many of our surveying techniques in accurate landscape recording, can be effectively applied to ecological work. Following is an overview illustrating how our techniques can solve problems and provide accurate data relating to ecological/environmental projects.

Geophysical Survey

Geophysical surveys can be used to determine depths of environmental features (e.g. peat bogs). They can also provide data on the archaeological nature of a site. More specifically, Site Scan has been approached by ecological consultancies to undertake experimental geophysical surveys to ascertain if they can provide data that will delineate the perimeter of badger setts. At present this is still an on-going experimental project, however, if you wish to be advised as to the outcome of this work then please register your interest by contacting Site Scan.

Topographical & Contour Surveys

These techniques in surveying are a mainstay in archaeological landscape recording, but can be equally applied to provide data for ecological/environmental applications. Surveys can be customised to provide a level of detail or population, dictated by the client, to accommodate the requirements of the project, e.g. a contour survey with a pitching of 0.1 metre or less. The techniques record XYZ coordinates enabling 3D interpretation, allowing for accurate plotting of features within the survey eg. the lower and upper limits of animal, insect and plant colonies on valley sides.

Site Scan utilises specialist software to produce 3D models from survey data, whether it is the full survey site or a specific feature within it. These models are invaluable for enabling the identification of trends and anomalies within the virtual landscape. 3D modelling can also provide a working model to view hypothetical scenarios using a variation of factors that can be chosen by the client e.g. the examination of potential flood threats.

For further information on how we can help with your surveying requirements/problems please contact Site Scan (Archaeological) Ltd.