Thursday, February 23rd, 2012 02:58AM
Badger Surveys
Where a development site contains badger setts, it may be necessary to undertake dedicated monitoring surveys.
Where badger setts are situated within the development sites it is often necessary to determine the status of setts and the size of the resident badger group’s territory, which can be achieved through undertaking baitmarking surveys. This is particularly useful when applying to Natural England for licence applications to disturb/destroy a sett.
Badgers are protected from wilful killing or injury and their setts are protected from damage or destruction under the Protection of Badgers Act 1992.
Photo Credits: Jon Bowen
Survey Reminders
February
As the great crested newt survey season starts in mid-March, please let us know this month or as soon as possible if you will be needing surveys for this year! Ensure you complete vegetation clearance before the bird nesting season (late February to late August).
Please refer to our survey timetable for further information on surveys that can be undertaken this season.
Photo Credits: Becky Bradshaw-King
