Greater Manchester Ecology Unit

The Greater Manchester Ecology Unit (GMEU) provides specialist advice to, and on behalf of, the ten district councils that make up Greater Manchester on biodiversity, nature conservation and wildlife issues. GMEU is hosted by Tameside MBC and is based in Ryecroft Hall in Audenshaw.

The Ecology Unit

  • Comments on the ecological impact of development proposals on behalf of planning departments, and provides advice on safeguarding wildlife on development sites.
  • Identifies, surveys and designates Sites of Biological Importance in Greater Manchester.
  • Advises other council departments and the general public on wildlife issues.
  • Provides specialist ecological advice for, and presentation of evidence at, public inquiries.
  • Inputs into the preparation of Local Development Frameworks and other plans and strategies.
  • Prepares and helps to implement the Greater Manchester Biodiversity Action Plan.
  • Provides advice on national and international legislation and planning guidance relating to wildlife and nature conservation, including protected species.
  • Advises on the management of local authority owned land, including the preparation of site management plans.
  • Carries out ecological surveys and biodiversity assessments for a range of clients.
  • Provides training for local authority staff and others.
  • Maintains the Habitat and Species Database for Greater Manchester and carries out searches for ecological information. For data searches see http://www.tameside.gov.uk/ecologysearches
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Contact
Greater Manchester Ecology Unit
Ryecroft Hall
Manchester Road
Audenshaw
M34 5ZJ

Tel: 0161 371 8545           Fax: 0161 371 8014

http://www.tameside.gov.uk/ecologyunit