by CollingtonWinter | Jul 28, 2020 | Blog
Contact us today for a free quote. Get a Quote Now Otter Surveys for Development Why are Otter Surveys Required? If a development is likely to affect a water body, or an area near a water body, otter surveys may be required. The only UK native otter is the Eurasian...
by CollingtonWinter | Jul 21, 2020 | Blog
Bird Surveys for Development Why are Bird Surveys Required? All nesting and breeding birds in the UK are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act (as amended) 1981. Intentionally injuring, killing, or taking a wild bird is prohibited under this Act. It is also...
by CollingtonWinter | Jul 21, 2020 | Blog
Reptile Surveys for Development and Planning Why are Reptile Surveys Required? Reptile surveys are required for development on sites which may be inhabited by protected species of reptiles. Native reptile species are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act...
by CollingtonWinter | Jun 30, 2020 | Blog
Water Vole Surveys for Development Why are Water Vole Surveys Required? Schedule 5 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 provides legal protection for the water vole. Under this act, it is illegal to capture, intentionally injure, or kill a water vole. It is also...
by CollingtonWinter | Jun 27, 2020 | Blog
Badger Surveys for Development Why are Badger Surveys Required? The Protection of Badgers Act 1992 provides protection for badgers and their setts. Under this legislation, it is therefore illegal to disturb a badger while using its sett, or to damage, destroy, or...
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