Thursday, February 23rd, 2012 03:00AM
Reptile Surveys
Where a site proposed for development supports habitat suitable for reptiles, it will often be necessary to undertake specific surveys for these species. These can be carried out from late April to mid June and throughout September and usually involve laying artificial refugia at suitable locations across the site in order to provide specific points where reptiles may congregate and thus be more detectable.
All reptile species are protected from deliberate killing or injury under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended).
Photo Credits: David Chamberlain
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
