Informed Ecological Decisions en-us 13:25 05:20:12 UTC 13:25 05:20:12 UTC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss phpSlash 0.8 info@strathcaulaidh.com info@strathcaulaidh.com /index.php?story_id=136 You can find out more detail about some of our projects by clicking on the links below...     Estimating deer abundance     Restoring blanket bog     Estuarine habitat restoration     Ecological data online /index.php?story_id=136 /index.php?story_id=101 Click on the topics below to find answers to a few of the most frequently asked questions about our business: /index.php?story_id=101 /index.php?story_id=100 Some of our key news is listed below: /index.php?story_id=100 /index.php?story_id=84 The way we do business influences our ability to deliver effective solutions to clients.We are committed to best practice approaches and to benchmarking ourselves against the rest of UK industry.  Strath Caulaidh is an Equal Opportunities Employer and recently became an Investor in People.   /index.php?story_id=84 /index.php?story_id=72 Our innovative approach is designed to overcome the range of challenges commonly faced by organisations trying to gather high-quality ecological data. Click on the challenges below to find out more: /index.php?story_id=72 /index.php?story_id=68  How do you pronounce Strath Caulaidh? /index.php?story_id=68 /index.php?story_id=66 If you are interested in contacting Strath Caulaidh about new projects, please use one of the following options:Send a rapid enquiry by e-mailSpend 2-3 minutes completing a detailed enquiry form to supply more specific information about your needsCall us on +44 (0)1738 815949 /index.php?story_id=66 /index.php?story_id=58 Strath Caulaidh believes that managers of natural resources need rapid access to up-to-date sources of relevant, high-quality information. However, research and development policies relating to the management of natural resources are normally determined by central government with subsequent studies carried out, in the main, by universities. Strath Caulaidh believes that this approach creates a gap between science and industry because many university-based researchers have a limited understanding of the real trade-off between theory and practice and seem to place limited emphasis on communicating their ideas to the wider user community. Consequently, practitioners often struggle to find a forum in which to align research needs with the end user. Strath Caulaidh supplies research-quality contract services directly to practitioners to stimulate the development of independent research networks capable of delivering appropriate, targeted information directly to decision-makers. /index.php?story_id=58 /index.php?story_id=47 In addition to our first project, weve become involved in many other areas including wind farm development, commercial timber production, woodland conservation and higher education services. /index.php?story_id=47 /index.php?story_id=29 High levels of natural variation make it difficult to accurately quantify the condition and dynamics of ecological systems. Because of this, many organisations find it hard to obtain the quality of information they need to support their decision-making.Also, the natural environment invariably makes data collection in the outdoors very demanding.  So it can be hard to find organisations with qualified, professional staff who are capable of executing well-designed technical studies in a safe and effective manner, particularly over long time periods.At Strath Caulaidh, our approach and our business are specifically designed to meet such challenges.  And our people are recruited and trained to guarantee delivery of the solutions we develop. /index.php?story_id=29 /index.php?story_id=82 /index.php?story_id=82 /index.php?story_id=137 We take pride in the quality of the people we recruit and retain because our people are our most important asset. That is why Strath Caulaidh is an Investor in People. We feel that it is important to employ our technical staff on a permanent basis whenever possible - this helps us to ensure that we maintain our quality standards, a core aim.  Occasionally, new staff join under a short-term contract but always with a view to making the post permanent if at all possible.Our technical staff have a wide range of backgrounds because we value the mix of skills and experience that an open recruitment policy delivers to us.  Some staff come with wide-ranging ecological expertise, either commercial or academic.  But many are sourced from fields as diverse as commercial forestry, marine biology, banking and off-shore engineering.A diversity of skills is required to work with us because our technical staff are often asked undertake many of the tasks associated with running the company.  These include business development and administration through to data collection, analysis and reporting.  Such an approach gives us maximum flexibility and stability when planning and delivering our workload.But we also make sure that our in-house training program is intensive and that tailored professional development is continuous, so that all employees develop the core and specialist skills they need to work effectively on behalf of our clients. /index.php?story_id=137 /index.php?story_id=96 Strath Caulaidh uses a wide range of external suppliers and advisers to help underpin the safe and effective running of the business in the long-term: /index.php?story_id=96 /index.php?story_id=86 /index.php?story_id=86 /index.php?story_id=73  We're struggling to decide what data we need to gather... /index.php?story_id=73 /index.php?story_id=70  Where does the name come from? /index.php?story_id=70 /index.php?story_id=87  Peninsula Business Services /index.php?story_id=87 /index.php?story_id=138  Who owns Strath Caulaidh? /index.php?story_id=138 /index.php?story_id=74  Off-the-shelf survey methods don't seem to fit our problem /index.php?story_id=74 /index.php?story_id=62  Strath Caulaidh is based at offices near Forgandenny just south of Perth, UK. Our offices are easily accessible from the M90 (Bridge of Earn junction) or the A9 (Forteviot junction). Interactive Street Map /index.php?story_id=62 /index.php?story_id=30 THE CHALLENGE: Ecological studies are often carried out with... /index.php?story_id=30 /index.php?story_id=88  Glenmore Lodge National Outdoor Training Centre /index.php?story_id=88 /index.php?story_id=75  We never seem to learn from our data and move our understanding forward /index.php?story_id=75 /index.php?story_id=89  Vital Signs /index.php?story_id=89 /index.php?story_id=76  In-house staff can't do the work to the required standard /index.php?story_id=76 /index.php?story_id=64 Strath Caulaidh is an Investor in People and Equal Opportunities Employer committed to creating sustainable high-quality employment for committed individuals.We are currently recruiting - please visit EnvironmentJob for details.  When we are not formally recruiting, you can still register an interest in working for us online and then send a CV to info@strathcaulaidh.com which we will keep on file. /index.php?story_id=64 /index.php?story_id=90  Scottish Communications /index.php?story_id=90 /index.php?story_id=77  Concerns over health & safety preclude us from gathering the data we need /index.php?story_id=77 /index.php?story_id=92 /index.php?story_id=92 /index.php?story_id=93  Morisons LLP /index.php?story_id=93 /index.php?story_id=78  Using contractors makes us worry if they have a stable business to meet our long-term requirements /index.php?story_id=78 /index.php?story_id=94 /index.php?story_id=94 /index.php?story_id=79  We need assurances that contractors will deliver on time and budget /index.php?story_id=79 /index.php?story_id=116  A major new research bulletin on estimating deer abundance in woodlands has just been published in partnership with the Forestry Commission (visit Research to find out more).  The bulletin is the culmination of 10 years of contract work undertaken on behalf of FC.  Further publications in the same subject area are planned for the future. /index.php?story_id=116 /index.php?story_id=95  Peninsula Business Services /index.php?story_id=95 /index.php?story_id=80  We're unsure if our data are secure during and after projects /index.php?story_id=80 /index.php?story_id=81  It's difficult to control fees if we use outside contractors /index.php?story_id=81 /index.php?story_id=126 We have recently moved into a new office building.  It is self-contained and has more than enough space and facilities to enable us to expand over the coming years.  You’ll find us 1 mile west of Forgandenny, 10 mins drive south of our previous offices in Perth. /index.php?story_id=126 /index.php?story_id=98 /index.php?story_id=98 /index.php?story_id=99  Jeffrey Crawford & Co /index.php?story_id=99 /index.php?story_id=102 /index.php?story_id=102 /index.php?story_id=127 In 2007, Strath Caulaidh, in conjunction with Nothing Limited, developed a secure access ‘extranet’ site for ScottishPower Renewables Ltd.  The site won a prize at the Green Energy Awards held in Edinburgh in December 2007.The Black Law Extranet holds all the ecological information and reports relating to the Habitat Management Plan for Black Law windfarm near Forth in Lanarkshire.  Black Law is one of the largest operational windfarms in Europe. /index.php?story_id=127 /index.php?story_id=103  Hiscox /index.php?story_id=103 /index.php?story_id=104 /index.php?story_id=104 /index.php?story_id=128 Strath Caulaidh has been in business for 12 years.  So a big thanks to all our clients over that period – we trust that you remain satisfied with our services and that we can continue to work with you in the future! /index.php?story_id=128 /index.php?story_id=105  Broxden Ltd /index.php?story_id=105 /index.php?story_id=106 /index.php?story_id=106 /index.php?story_id=107  Adept Scientific /index.php?story_id=107 /index.php?story_id=129 Strath Caulaidh is currently preparing to become ISO 9001 registered.  ISO 9001 is the internationally recognised standard for the quality management of businesses. It applies to the processes that create and control the products and services an organisation supplies. ISO 9001 prescribes systematic control of activities to ensure that the needs and expectations of customers are met. /index.php?story_id=129 /index.php?story_id=109 /index.php?story_id=109