As a green energy company, it’s important to GEL that our impact on the environment is kept to a minimum throughout the duration of a project. GEL will do this in a number of ways:

1. Undertaking a full suite of ecological surveys before a planning application has been submitted. This involves initial Extended Phase 1 habitat surveys, to establish what species are likely to be present, followed by a comprehensive monitoring campaign to identify and record evidence of individual protected species, in line with best practice guidance.
2. Use existing access routes into a site, retaining hedgerows and trees as much as possible. If anything has to be removed it will be reinstated after drilling.
3. The biodiversity will be increased by at least 10% after the power plant has been installed and is operational. Ecological & Environmental consultants will guide GEL in finding the best possible way to enhance the natural biodiversity at each site.