In the UK, all wild birds, their nests, and their eggs are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. Carrying out vegetation clearance or demolition during the breeding season without due diligence can lead to significant project delays or legal repercussions.
Our team of experienced ecological consultants provides expert Nesting Bird Surveys to ensure your project remains compliant while safeguarding local biodiversity.
Pre-commencement Checks: Rapid, thorough site inspections conducted by our ecologists within 48 hours of your scheduled works to identify active nests.
Clearance Supervision: On-site Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) to oversee sensitive vegetation removal and provide real-time guidance.
Pragmatic Mitigation: If an active nest is identified, we provide clear advice on required exclusion zones and buffers, allowing you to progress work elsewhere on-site where safe to do so.
Schedule 1 Inspections: Specialized surveys for rare species (such as Barn Owls or Red Kites) which receive a higher level of legal protection.
In the UK, all wild birds, their nests, and their eggs are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. Carrying out vegetation clearance or demolition during the breeding season without due diligence can lead to significant project delays or legal repercussions.
Our team of experienced ecological consultants provides expert Nesting Bird Surveys to ensure your project remains compliant while safeguarding local biodiversity.
Pre-commencement Checks: Rapid, thorough site inspections conducted by our ecologists within 48 hours of your scheduled works to identify active nests.
Clearance Supervision: On-site Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) to oversee sensitive vegetation removal and provide real-time guidance.
Pragmatic Mitigation: If an active nest is identified, we provide clear advice on required exclusion zones and buffers, allowing you to progress work elsewhere on-site where safe to do so.
Schedule 1 Inspections: Specialized surveys for rare species (such as Barn Owls or Red Kites) which receive a higher level of legal protection.