Detailed working methods to avoid harm to bats, great crested newts, reptiles, badgers, birds, and other protected or priority species likely to be present on or near the site.
🌳 Tree and Root Protection
Identification of retained trees and Root Protection Areas (RPAs), with clear exclusion zones, fencing measures, and permitted working methods around trees.
🦋 Timing and Supervision of Works
Recommendations on seasonal constraints and the requirement for Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) supervision during sensitive phases of construction.
🚧 Site Setup and Working Methods
Controlled access routes, materials storage, lighting restrictions, and drainage measures to reduce impacts on nearby habitats and species.
📋 Pre-Commencement Checks & Toolbox Talks
Protocols to ensure site teams are briefed and sensitive features are identified and protected before works begin.
📸 Monitoring & Reporting Requirements
Outline of how compliance will be documented and communicated to stakeholders, including local planning authorities or Natural England.