Protected Species Surveys

Protected species surveys help determine whether development proposals could affect legally protected wildlife and identify the ecological actions needed to support planning and delivery.

Our ecologists provide planning-focused survey programmes that establish ecological constraints, determine whether additional surveys are required and produce clear recommendations for mitigation and project progression.

Whether you are preparing a planning application, assessing development viability or discharging planning conditions, we help reduce ecological risk and keep projects moving.

We have considerable experience in working with a wide range of European Protected Species across the UK. Our experience includes badger surveys, breeding bird surveys,  great crested newt surveys, invertebrates, otter and water vole surveys, reptiles surveys, white-clawed crayfish surveys, fish surveys and fish rescue.