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Bat Building Surveys: Protected Species Surveys
Contact us today for a free quote.Bat Building SurveysBat building surveys: What are bat surveys used for? As bats are a protected species, it is illegal to kill, injure or disturb bats intentionally. For this reason, it is essential to determine whether bats are...
Undertaking an Amphibian Survey for Development
Contact us today for a free quote.Undertaking an Amphibian Survey for Development Six species of amphibians are found naturally in the United Kingdom, two of which are UK and European protected species - great crested newts and natterjack toads. This means that it is...
Undertaking a Nesting Bird Survey for Development
Contact us today for a free quote.Undertaking a Nesting Bird Survey for DevelopmentAll wild birds, including nesting birds, breeding birds and wintering birds are a protected species under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 as amended. Section 41 of the Natural...
Great Crested Newt District Licensing Scheme
Contact us today for a free quote.Great Crested Newt District Licensing Scheme Over the past few years, Natural England, alongside local planning authorities, have been rolling out a new great crested newt district licensing scheme in an attempt to increase great...
Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA)
Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA)What is a Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment? A Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA) may be required for effective planning decisions. A LIVA may be used to assist in the design process for a proposed change....
Collington Winter Environmental: A Leading Ecology Company
Contact us today for a free quote.Collington Winter Environmental: A Leading Ecology CompanyCollington Winter Environmental are highly professional ecology company with offices based in Greater Manchester and Dumfries, Scotland. We provide a nationwide service and...
Ecological Impact Assessment for Development
Contact us today for a free quote.Ecological Impact Assessment for DevelopmentWhat is an Ecological Impact Assessment? An Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA) is a method of identifying, evaluating, and quantifying the potential impacts of development on the...
Undertaking a Bat Hibernation Survey
Contact us today for a free quote.Undertaking a Bat Hibernation SurveyWhat is a Bat Hibernation Survey? There are many different types of bat surveys, including bat hibernation surveys. A Bat hibernation survey should be carried out to assess the potential for roosts...
Badger Survey Methodology and Techniques
Contact us today for a free quote.Badger Survey Methodology and Techniques Surveying for Badgers In a recent article, we discussed the requirement for a badger survey if there were any signs of badger activity on or close to a development site. The reason for this is...
