agb Environmental ecologists are now fully trained and licensed to use this brand new survey technique, which can determine whether great crested newts (GCN) are present or likely to be absent from ponds – using just a water sample!
There are various reptile species in the United Kingdom and they are all legally protected: Two rare species under European legislation, and the widespread reptile species under the Wildlife and Countryside Act. Local Planning Authorities will require a survey if there is potential for reptiles to be using your site. Now is the time to…