What is a Protective Species Survey?
Protected Species Surveys are used to establish the presence or absence of any protected species on or adjacent to a proposed development. They are often required following an initial site survey which is undertaken as part of a Phase 1 Habitat Survey.
There are certain species within the UK that are under special protection of the wildlife legislation. These species are protected due to their rarity or population decline. Protected Species Surveys helps to establish the presence of these protected species in order to understand the impact of the development to these species during the planning process.
What happens if a Protective Species is identified during the Survey?
If a protected species is identified during the Protected Species Survey then suitable consideration and mitigation should be included in the proposed development. This could include things such as retaining certain areas of the existing habitat or re-creating the habitat elsewhere on the site or adjacent to the site. The mitigation measures should be included in the impact assessment.
List of Protected Species:
- Breeding Birds
- Great Crested Newt
- Dormouse
- Water Voles
- Bat
- Otters
- Badger
- Barn Owl
- Reptiles
- Fish
- White-Clawed Crayfish
- Natterjack Toads
- Specific plants, fungi and lichens
Ecology Calendar
Contact Us:
Once you have got in touch with ProHort, we will be able to provide you with a quote for the survey or assessment you require. Once you confirm that you would like to proceed, our specialist consultant will visit the site, as required, to carry out the protected species survey.
To find out more about how ProHort can help you, get in touch with us by calling 01782 479 479 or email us at [email protected]. Alternatively we are available on Facebook messenger.