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Dormouse Survey
As dormice are elusive and if a habitat that is known to be utilised by the species is found to be present, a full dormouse survey will be required.
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Stage 1 Walkover Survey from £429 + VAT
A walkover survey is undertaken to establish whether the habitat is suitable for dormouse. The habitat will usually consist of hazel and oak woodland, with bramble.
Stage 2 Full Dormouse Survey from £3499 +VAT
This involves placing out nest boxes or tubes, so that dormice can be found. The ‘tubes’ are placed in suitable habitat and across the site and are then checked at regular intervals, usually once a month from May to November in suitable weather conditions to establish presence.
If found to be present mitigation and enhancement is designed, followed by trapping and/or working around the dormice.
This survey is optimal between April and November.
Stage 3 Licensing and Mitigation from £2,599 + VAT
A license is required when an offence under the habitats directive (2010 as amended) and wildlife and countryside act 1981 (as amended) cannot be avoided e.g. damaging a nesting area, the loss of the habitat, damage to the habitat etc.
If the offence can be avoided, by timings, retaining the habitat etc. then a unlicensed method statement may be a suitable means of dealing with potential issues.