Reptile Surveys

Protected Species > Reptile Surveys 

BackgroundReptiles are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. Your local planning authority is likely to ask you for a reptile presence / absence survey as part of a planning application if there are habitats suitable for reptiles on your site.

Survey MethodsTwo survey methods are often used together to determine the presence or possible absence of reptiles. These are a visual search for basking reptiles and the checking of artificial refugia laid down specifically to attract reptiles.

When undertaking out presence/absence surveys a total of 7 visits to a site is made. using the two methods above within the recommended survey period of April to September. During these months reptiles spend most time basking and thus are more likely to be encountered.

If reptiles are confirmed on your site, mitigation will be required. 

ReportFollowing the survey we will provide a detailed report showing our findings and any required mitigation. If required we can develop a suitable mitigation plan for you.

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