News: Environment
New decision support tool launched for making 'sustainable yet profitable' land use changes
ADAS launches a new land use planning tool - LUMEO - to support land owners and managers with making sustainable yet profitable land use decisions.
6 May 2026
ADAS passes 2026 GCN eDNA proficiency test
We continue to maintain a 100% success rate in correctly identifying blinded samples in the Great Crested Newt Environmental DNA proficiency test.
25 March 2026
Pieces of Oxfordshire town's history uncovered ahead of car park improvement works
Pieces of Abingdon’s rich history have been unearthed by the ADAS Archaeology team, ahead of car park improvement works.
27 January 2026
ADAS achieves a perfect score in 2025 GCN eDNA proficiency test
The annual GCN eDNA Proficiency Testing Scheme, run by FAPAS on behalf of Natural England, assesses the quality of eDNA analysis offered.
19 March 2025
Planning policy protection for ancient woodlands - Review published
Ancient and veteran woodlands face increasing threats from development and other external pressures.
4 December 2024
Biodiversity net gain as a new income for farmers and land managers
If biodiversity net gain cannot be achieved on site, land managers will have the opportunity to sell biodiversity units to developers.
28 March 2024
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