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sarahlyne
Sep 2, 20243 min read
What is a Reptile Presence/Absence Survey?
Reptile Presence/Absence Surveys are an assessment of whether reptiles are present on site and, if so, which species. This is usually...
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sarahlyne
Aug 5, 20243 min read
What is a Breeding Bird Survey?
A Breeding Bird Survey, or BBS, is the assessment of territories and species of breeding birds on site. BBSs are needed to inform the...
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sarahlyne
Jul 1, 20243 min read
What is a National Vegetation Classification?
A National Vegetation Classification (NVC) is a detailed assessment that comprehensively classifies and describes the plant communities...
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sarahlyne
Jun 4, 20244 min read
What is a Great Crested Newt Population Survey?
Great crested newts (GCN) are amphibians that breed in ponds in the spring and spend most of the year in terrestrial habitats in...
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sarahlyne
May 1, 20244 min read
What is a Dusk Emergence Survey?
All bats and their roosts are fully protected under Schedule 5 of the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) and the Conservation...
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sarahlyne
Apr 2, 20243 min read
What is a Great Crested Newt eDNA Survey?
Great crested newts (GCN) are amphibians that breed in ponds in the spring and spend most of the year in terrestrial habitats in...
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sarahlyne
Mar 4, 20244 min read
What is a Hazel Dormouse Presence/Absence Survey?
Hazel dormice are a predominately arboreal species that can be found in well-connected habitats including hedgerows, scrub, and...
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sarahlyne
Mar 13, 20234 min read
What is a Preliminary Roost Survey?
A Preliminary Roost Assessment, or PRA, is the initial scoping assessment of a building to record whether there is suitability for...
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sarahlyne
Feb 10, 20223 min read
What To Do If You Find A Bat
If you find a bat, and you think it may be injured, here is some advice on what to do. . . Step 1: Don't Panic. Unfortunately, bats are...
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sarahlyne
Feb 8, 20213 min read
What is a Preliminary Ecological Appraisal?
A Preliminary Ecological Appraisal, or PEA, is the initial scoping assessment of an area of land to record the habitats present and its...
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sarahlyne
Apr 22, 20192 min read
How to Write an Ecology Report
Sarah Lyne shares her knowledge that she has acquired over her 20 year career in ecology on how to write an ecology report.
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sarahlyne
Apr 22, 20193 min read
How do you get a Great Crested Newt Licence?
Want to get a Great Crested Newt Licence but don't know how? This blog will have everything you need to bring you one step closer.
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