Habitat Management

Services:

• Hydrological input/support to Ecologists completing AA/NIS
• Bog (raised, blankets, fens) and wetland hydrological and hydrogeological characterisations
• Peat augering and stratigraphy logging
• Piezometer transect installations and monitoring
• Turlough monitoring and hydrological characterisation
• Petrifying spring monitoring and hydrological characterisation
• Sand Dune monitoring and hydrological characterisation

Experience: Large variety of peatland projects completed, with over 25 years experience on raised and blanket bogs. Currently, HES are providing hydrological support to NPWS on a variety of interesting wetland restoration projects.

Example projects: Sheskinmore Dune Hydrological Study, Liffey Head Restore Project, Clonaslee Esker and Derries Bog SAC, All-Saints Bog SAC, Kilgarron SHD (Petrifying Spring Assessment).