Many UK species are afforded high levels of legal protection under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017. Failure to identify these species early can lead to significant project delays and legal risks.
Our team is licensed to survey for a wide range of protected fauna, providing the data needed to secure planning permission and European Protected Species (EPS) mitigation licenses.
Riparian Mammals (Water Voles & Otters): We conduct habitat suitability assessments and presence/absence surveys (looking for latrines, holts, and footprints) along watercourses and wetlands.
Hazel Dormice: Using a combination of nest tube monitoring and nut searches, our licensed ecologists can determine the presence of this elusive species in woodlands and hedgerows.
Schedule 1 Birds (e.g., Barn Owls): Beyond standard nesting bird checks, we provide specialized surveys for Schedule 1 species which receive enhanced legal protection against disturbance while nesting.
Invertebrates: We offer terrestrial and aquatic invertebrate assessments to identify rare or "Priority Species" that may be a material consideration in your planning application.
Many UK species are afforded high levels of legal protection under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017. Failure to identify these species early can lead to significant project delays and legal risks.
Our team is licensed to survey for a wide range of protected fauna, providing the data needed to secure planning permission and European Protected Species (EPS) mitigation licenses.
Riparian Mammals (Water Voles & Otters): We conduct habitat suitability assessments and presence/absence surveys (looking for latrines, holts, and footprints) along watercourses and wetlands.
Hazel Dormice: Using a combination of nest tube monitoring and nut searches, our licensed ecologists can determine the presence of this elusive species in woodlands and hedgerows.
Schedule 1 Birds (e.g., Barn Owls): Beyond standard nesting bird checks, we provide specialized surveys for Schedule 1 species which receive enhanced legal protection against disturbance while nesting.
Invertebrates: We offer terrestrial and aquatic invertebrate assessments to identify rare or "Priority Species" that may be a material consideration in your planning application.