Wildlife surveys

Wildlife surveys and advice on nature conservation
 

Norfolk is famous for its rich diversity of wildlife, such as water voles and bitterns, and habitats, such as fens, meadows, heath and saltmarsh. We can provide surveys and advice about management on all its wildlife issues. With a wealth of experience and strong links to Norfolk Wildlife Trust, NWS are the logical first choice in Norfolk and the surrounding area for local and statutory authorities for recommendations on nature reserves and wild areas.

We offer:

• Complete wildlife survey packages for sites and assessment of their value and potential
• Advice on habitat management techniques and practicalities
• Advice on the Biodiversity Action Plan process, Species Recovery Programme and species re-introduction
• Advice on grant schemes and how to make successful applications for Higher Level Stewardship
• Habitat mapping at a landscape scale for project areas or local plans using Phase 1 mapping techniques
• Detailed plant community surveys of land for sites using Phase 2 and National Vegetation Classification techniques
• Specialist fauna surveys using techniques such as Common Bird Census and British Butterfly Society transects