If you have a project in mind, or want to speak with a member of our team - please get in touch.

Our experienced team of ecologists are fully qualified to survey for domestic and European Protected Species such as:

Bats

Bats are one of the most commonly encountered protected species during development and land management operations, as a result of their use of buildings, trees, and structures as favoured roost sites. Our team of licensed ecologists can assist with every aspect of survey and mitigation requirements relating to bats.

Great crested newts

Our ecologists hold the necessary licenses and experience to conduct all aspects of great crested newt surveys, and are able to produce European Protected Species license applications on your behalf.

Hazel dormice

Maydencroft has a team of licenced ecologists who are able to assist with every aspect of survey and mitigation requirements relating to dormice.

Otters

The ecology team at Maydencroft will conduct an initial Habitat Suitability Assessment for otters, as part of an extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey where a water body is present on site.

Badgers

Our ecologists have experience using a range of survey techniques to determine the presence and status of badger setts.

Reptiles

Maydencroft ecologists are experienced in using practical reptile survey methods, and can provide ecological method statements to minimise the direct risks posed to reptiles during operations. We can also design and implement mitigation strategies for developments which are considered to have a significant impact on local reptile populations.

Water voles

Maydencroft will conduct an initial habitat suitability assessment for water voles where a waterbody is present on site.

Fish

We offer a range of services including electrofishing surveys, moving stock to and from fisheries and assessing the suitability of fisheries.

Red squirrels

A red squirrel survey may be required before commencement of construction. We can conduct surveys and produce mitigation strategies for red squirrels following best practice guidelines set out by the Forestry Commission.

Terrestrial invertebrates

Our ecologists are able to carry out terrestrial invertebrate surveys and create mitigation plans which may be required for development projects.

Pine martens

The ecology team at Maydencroft will conduct an initial habitat suitability assessment for pine martens as part of an extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey where suitable habitat is present on site.

All wild birds

Our ecologists will carry out surveys and offer guidance for mitigation, following the Common Standards Monitoring guidance for birds and BTO’s Breeding Bird Survey (BBS).

Other protected species

This list is not exhaustive, so please get in touch for the full range of services we can offer.

Take a look at our ecological survey calendar for details of the seasonal restrictions associated with ecological surveys.