Great Crested Newts

Great crested newt surveys are required where ponds are present within 250 metres of a proposed development site (up to 500 metres in some cases). JW Ecological Ltd carries out a large number of Newt Surveys every year using a variety of methods as per Natural England and CCW guidelines. Surveys vary from single ponds for small planning applications to large numbers of ponds on pipline schemes.

Where Great Crested Newts are found to be present we offer full mitigation services including licensing, installation of temporary or permanent newt fencing and site supervision.

Bats

Surveys for the presence of bat species are becoming standard for all planning applications that will affect existing buildings, for example barns proposed for conversion

JW Ecological carry out numerous bat surveys every year and also obtain development licenses to allow works to known bat roosts.

Badgers

Disturbance of badger setts (usually defined as works within 30 metres) cannot be undertaken without a license from Natural England or CCW.

JW Ecological Ltd has carried out many badger surveys of proposed development sites and we can apply for development licenses to allow works in close proximity to badger setts.

Birds

Virtually all species of bird are protected whilst on the nest. Certain species, including the Barn Owl and Kingfisher, are further protected against any form of disturbance whilst they are nesting.

JW Ecological Ltd can carry out site surveys to determine the potential impact of development proposals on nesting birds. We also survey buildings and trees/shrubs during the nesting season (March to August) to determine if nesting birds are present prior to the start of development works.

Crayfish

JW Ecological Ltd has carried out a number of surveys for Crayfish for clients including utility companies and local authorities.

Otters

Otter surveys are often required where works are to come in close proximity to a watercourse.

Natterjack Toads

Most natterjack toad sites are well documented and are often designated as SSSI's. A full list of known natterjack sites can be found in the 'Natterjack Toad Site Register for the UK'. Natterjacks tend to be found in sandy habitats such as coastal sand dunes and lowland marsh or heath habitats particularly in Scotland and Cumbria.

Water Voles

Surveys for water voles are often required where works are to come in close proximity to a watercourse (rivers, streams, canals etc.) or drainage ditches.

JW Ecological Ltd has carried out numerous water vole surveys in a variety of habitats.