"5.5" Water, Wetlands and Wildlife is the branding given to our hydro-ecological services and training. Ron Allen and his network team of specialist surveyors and ecologists offer a complete hydro-ecological survey, assessment, interpretation, application and training service.     At the cutting edge of wetland design and management, the success of our projects is based on meticulous studies, sound science, a creative approach, extensive knowledge and highly skilled technical and practical experience. All projects are accompanied by stunning yet extremely user friendly reports, designs, drawings and plans.     Surveys     Wetland fauna   Vertebrates   Invertebrates     Wetland flora   Aquatic   Marginal and emergent plant communities     Hydrology   Standing waters (ponds and lakes)   Flowing open waters (streams and rivers)   Wetlands (mires, fens, swamps and marshes)   Installation of dipwells (by hand in sensitive areas)     Hydrochemistry   Sampling and Analyses of: pH, EC, alkalinity, macro-nutrients, micro-nutrients, toxic substances     Geology   Geological investigations from boreholes and trial pits   Desk studies of regional geology     Hydrogeology   Installation of boreholes   Groundwater level and flow investigations     Pedology   Auger and pit investigations of soil and peat deposits   Soil water regime assessments from dipwells     Historical Studies   Map and document studies to show history of sites, especially historic development of water meadows, reed/osier beds and other managed/created wetland     Topographic Survey   Commissioning of full topographic surveys showing levels, drains, weirs, sluices etc.     Assessments, Plans and Restoration     Ecological and hydrological impact assessments of development proposals   Monitoring of wetlands, analysis, interpretation and discussion of results   Water level management plans   Wetland Management Plans   Wetland restoration schemes   Wetland engineering design     Training and seminars     Fully participative training courses and seminars are arranged for governmental agencies and non-governmental organisations in a wide range of hydro-ecological subjects.     Typical courses include indoor training sessions followed by field demonstrations of methods on contrasted wetland nature reserves.     Seminars can be for just several hours while training courses vary from single day courses up to 2-3 day residential courses.     Most courses are organised by specific request from organisations. Others are arranged when demand arises. Copyright © The Environmental Project Consulting Group 2002