Dormouse
Bluebell Ecology can assist with dormouse surveys, mitigation and licensing
How we can help you:
Following a preliminary visual inspection of the site and taking into account information gleaned from the local biodiversity records centre, Bluebell Ecology will, if necessary, assist with the dormouse presence/absence survey. This can include installation of monitoring devices, suitable regular monitoring and appropriate reporting.
Dormouse Licensing and Mitigation
If dormouse presence is recorded at the development site then a license from the relevant Statutory Nature Conservation Organisation (which in England is Natural England) may be required if the dormice are likely to be affected. Bluebell Ecology can assist with the license application and any required mitigation strategy.
Following a preliminary visual inspection of the site and taking into account information gleaned from the local biodiversity records centre, Bluebell Ecology will, if necessary, assist with the dormouse presence/absence survey. This can include installation of monitoring devices, suitable regular monitoring and appropriate reporting.
Dormouse Licensing and Mitigation
If dormouse presence is recorded at the development site then a license from the relevant Statutory Nature Conservation Organisation (which in England is Natural England) may be required if the dormice are likely to be affected. Bluebell Ecology can assist with the license application and any required mitigation strategy.
Additional Services:
Please contact us for more information or to arrange a quote.
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UK Dormouse Distribution:
Dormouse numbers have declined in number and their distribution throughout the UK due to a combination of habitat loss, fragmentation and deterioration, due to poor habitat management and development. This has resulted in the species being vulnerable to extinction. UK Dormouse Habitat: Traditionally dormice were predominantly associated with a mainly hazel habitat. Evidence now suggests that dormice can survive in a variety of woody habitats. These include:
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Dormouse Legislation:
The hazel or common dormouse is protected under both the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 and the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended). Dormice, their resting places and their breeding sites are fully protected in law. Without a licence it is an offence to:
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Please choose from our other protected species surveys that we offer below: