What is a Preliminary Ecological Appraisal? A Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (PEA) is defined by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) as a rapid assessment of the ecological features present, or potentially present, within a site and its surrounding area, in relation to a specific project or proposed development. While a site may
Bat Roost Surveys: Protecting Wildlife, Guiding Development The ORS Ecology Team carry out Preliminary Bat Roost Assessments (PBRAs) across Ireland to help ensure that proposed developments protect native bat species and comply fully with Irish and EU legislation. All nine resident bat species in Ireland are protected under the Wildlife Acts 1976–2018 and the EU