Initial ordination analyses of vegetation data and environmental variables from 200 quadrats suggest that conductivity and saturation levels may identify indicator species, although statistical work is on-going. Read an outline of this project on our blog:14 Jan 2008 entry
In partnership with Newcastle University, and working for Defra, in 2008 we commence botanical work on a 5 year, £500,000 experiment, to assess the effects of shut-up date and grazing levels on diversity & yield.
PTYXIS completed a NVC survey of the vegetation communities present at this disused limestone quarry. We also advised on the grassland restoration and habitat re-creation scheme design.
PTYXIS is an ecological consultancy specialising in botanical and habitat survey work in Northumberland, Cumbria, Durham, Yorkshire and the Scottish borders. We also offer wildlife interpretation, and ecological and plant identification training services.
PTYXIS provides affordable and reliable ecological consultancy services to clients from the corporate, statutory and conservation sectors.
Our ecologists are full members of the Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (IEEM) and adhere to its code of professional conduct.
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We also submit our records to the BSBI's Flora of North-east England interactive website here
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