Protected sites and species
Clear advice for developers
Protected sites and species are an increasingly important issu
e within development. NWS can offer simple and clear advice for developers and landowners on protected species such as:
- Surveys for protected species on development sites, pipeline and road routes for
- Surveys of barn and building conversions for Bats and Barn Owls
- Surveys for Water Voles and Otters of work affecting dykes and watercourses such as flood defence and drainage works link
Protected Sites
Search of potential development areas for European and nationally protected sites:
- SAC - Special Areas of Conservation
- SPA - Special Protection Areas
- SSSI - Sites of Special Scientific Interest
- Search of potential development areas for County Wildlife Sites (CWS)
- Surveys of hedgerows for assessment for "significant hedgerows" under the Hedgerow Regulations (1997) Advise on necessity and application for European Protected Species (EPS) licenses.