EcoVigour Ltd provides specialist species surveys to ensure your project complies with UK wildlife legislation and planning requirements. Our surveys identify the presence of legally protected species and inform mitigation strategies to keep your development on track.
Why Are Species Surveys Important?
Under UK law, disturbing or harming certain species without proper assessment and mitigation is an offence. Species surveys are essential for:
- Legal Compliance: Meeting obligations under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and Habitats Regulations.
- Planning Approval: Local authorities often require species survey data before granting consent.
- Risk Management: Early detection prevents costly delays and redesigns.
Our Specialist Surveys Include:
- Bats
Roost inspections, activity surveys, and mitigation planning for all bat species. - Great Crested Newts
Habitat assessments, eDNA testing, torching, ottle trapping and egg search surveys. - Reptiles
Presence / Absence and Population Surveys for common reptiles such as grass snakes, slow worms, and lizards. - Birds
Breeding bird surveys, nesting checks, and species-specific assessments. - Badgers
Sett surveys, monitoring, and mitigation strategies. - Water Voles and Otters
Surveys, monitoring, and mitigation strategies..
Our Approach
- Fully compliant with Natural England / Natural Resources Wales and other guidelines.
- Use of advanced techniques such as eDNA testing and thermal imaging for accurate results.
- Clear reporting and practical mitigation advice tailored to your project.
