Bowland Ecology Ltd commissioned by Tarmac Trading Ltd have been and continue to undertake a wide range of biological and ecological monitoring surveys in relation to ongoing minerals extraction. The scope of work includes habitat survey (including River Corridor Survey), aquatic invertebrate surveys including crayfish, and fish surveys.  Fish surveys have utilised electrofishing and in-house constructed ‘Pritchard Traps’. The surveys are focused on the Linton Beck and Town Beck catchments survey area located to the south east and south west of Swinden Quarry. As part of our work, we have undertaken visits to local primary schools to talk to the children about their local wildlife and natural environment.