Research proposals: studying the effects of large gulls on wading bird species in the Forest of Bowland
Natural England wants a contractor to design a field research proposal studying how large gulls affect wading birds in the Forest of Bowland. The study design will support wildlife licensing decisions in the area.
- Closed2 November 2025
- Value£15k
- BuyerNatural England
- WhereForest of Bowland
- CategoryResearch & development
- RegionNorth West
You'll want to look if you have experience designing field studies in ornithology or coastal ecology, particularly around predator–prey interactions or bird population dynamics
Possible incumbent
Conservation Contracts North West Limited won a species recovery project for Natural England in September 2025. Inferred from prior awards to this buyer, not confirmed.