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Animal surveys, including surveying and monitoring of protected and notable species; mitigation strategies; presence-absence surveys, population estimates and radio tracking Botanical and habitat surveys, including Phase 1 Habitat Survey, National Vegetation Classification (NVC), hedgerow, river corridor, tree and invasive plant surveys, and botanical monitoring Environmental services such assessing developments for ecological impact and Code for Sustainable Homes and BREEAM assessments Developing plans for ecological and conservation management, ecological mitigation and habitat enhancement.
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SURVEY TIMINGS
The survey timings provided are given as a guide only and may vary depending on the circumstances.
MONTH J F M A M J J A S O N D
Background data search
Desk study
Habitat – initial
Assessment for protected animals
KEY: optimal suboptimal
Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey
Botanical – detailed
National Vegetation Classification survey (NVC) - woodland
National Vegetation Classification survey (NVC) - grassland
Hedgerow survey
River Corridor Survey
Animal - detailed
Badger – sett/activity survey
Badger – sett exclusions (under licence)
Bats (activity surveys)
Bats (hibernation surveys)
Birds (breeding)
Birds (wintering)
Common Dormouse (nut searches)
Common Dormouse (nest tube/box surveys)
Great Crested Newt survey
Invertebrates (terrestrial)
Invertebrates (aquatic)
Otter (searches for field signs)
Red Squirrel
Reptile survey and translocation
White-clawed Crayfish survey
Water Vole (searches for field signs)
For further advice please contact Ruth Voigt on 01295 672970 or at [email protected] further information on RSK please visit our website www.rsk.co.uk
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