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Protected Species Surveys - Experts in Bat Surveys

We provide a comprehensive range of bat survey and licensing services for a wide range of project types and planning requirements. We have particular experience with projects concerning heritage structures such as listed buildings, churches etc. The use of up to date technology and appropriate equipment ensures we provide comprehensive survey work and analysis, to provide accurate and reliable results and advice. We also undertake initial barn owl assessments and additional protected species surveys.

Bat Survey and Licensing Services include:

• Preliminary Bat Roost Assessment - also known as a building inspection / bat scoping survey / phase 1 bat survey
• Presence/Absence and Roost Characterisation Surveys - Emergence and re-entry surveys / dusk and dawn surveys / phase 2 bat surveys

• Hibernation surveys
• Activity surveys / transect surveys
• Remote monitoring detector surveys
• Mist netting and Harp trapping
• Tree assessment and inspections
• Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) / site supervision
• Bat mitigation licences: Bat Mitigation Class Licence CL21 / Individual Bat Mitigation Licences A13 / Bat Earned Recognition Class Licence (Pilot and Beta) / Bats in Churches Class Licence

Bat surveys are seasonal with some survey types restricted to certain periods of the year. In turn it is advantageous to contact an ecologist early within the planning phase of a project so that surveys can be timed appropriately. Please contact us and we can discuss your requirements and ensure the bat surveys are commenced as soon as possible.

We have extensive experience, skills and knowledge of surveying a range of structures for both small and large scale projects. Please see our Previous Projects page for some examples.

Preliminary Ecological Appraisal / Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey / Protected Species Assessment

This is often the initial ecological requirement of a wide range of planning applications and is usually the first time an ecologist visits the site. A phase 1 habitat survey includes the identification and assessment of all on site habitats with a detailed habitat map created identifying any significant features.

This initial survey often becomes an extended phase 1 habitat survey (preliminary ecological appraisal) as a protected species assessment is also carried out. This involves the ecologist assessing whether those habitats have potential in supporting protected species. Any field signs of protected species are recorded and additional assessments are carried out as appropriate to the site. This type of survey provides a detailed comprehensive report including maps and photographs and recommendations provided as to whether further protected species surveys are necessary. Opportunities for appropriate biodiversity enhancement and net gain are also included.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Training Sessions

We can provide training events or informal presentations regarding all aspects of bats and bat surveys such as basic bat ecology, legal protection, mitigation and licensing etc. This is often a useful means for architects and building surveyors and managers to understand the need and requirement for bat surveys; what information is required by the consultant and the Natural England licensing processes.

A useful means of gaining information applicable as continuing professional development required by many official member bodies.

These sessions can be useful for:

• Architects
• Historic building and structural managers
• Construction and roofing contractors
• Woodland managers and arboriculturalists

Mountfield Ecology have also given bat walks and talks on a voluntary basis to interested groups and organisations.