Dormouse Surveys
Any development that could impact on dormice or their habitats requires an appropriate Dormouse survey to be carried out as part of the ecological assessment. The Hazel Dormouse or Common Dormouse (Muscardinus avellanarius) is legally protected under national and European law.
Dormouse surveys are undertaken following best practice in ecology. They are seasonally-constrained, and can take up to six months to be completed over the summer and the autumn. Dormouse surveys can include the use of nest tubes, hair tubes and nest boxes, with hazel nut and nest searches also undertaken.
All our dormouse surveys are undertaken by experienced dormouse surveyors (Natural England Dormouse Handling License holders).
A Development License is required before the commencement of any development that might impact on dormice or dormouse habitats. PJC Consultancy can apply for a license on your behalf and provide a mitigation strategy applicable to individual sites.
PJC Consultancy can also develop woodland management plans to enhance your site for dormice, including establishing dormice boxes, planting schemes, traditional woodland management techniques and monitoring.
Please contact us for more information about dormouse surveys and other related activities. Call us on 01323 768155 or use our enquiry form.
