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ServicesOtter Habitat Assessments
Otter Presence/Absence Surveys
Otter Mitigation Schemes
Detailed Assessments and Reports to Support Planning Applications
Legislation
Otters are fully protected under Schedule 5 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) and Schedule 2 of The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 making the otter a European protected species.
Habitat
Otters can be found in Freshwater, Coastal, Wetlands, Woodland, Towns and gardens
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Otters are found in a variety of still and running water such as rivers, small streams, lakes, and canals. Recent surveys have indicated a resurgence in otter populations across the UK as a result of higher quality river networks that provide a suitable habitat for the species. Appropriate survey effort will provide all the information required to achieve planning consent and complete development proposals while ensuring there are no adverse impacts to the otters.survey timings
Otter surveys involve inspecting for evidence of otters such as spraint (dung), feeding remains, otter slides, holts, and couches (resting areas). Surveys can be carried out at any time of year but the optimal time is early spring before vegetation establishes and as water levels recede, exposing paw prints in soft mud.Contact Us
For more information on Otter Surveys, or to discuss a specific project, contact our office on 0845 463 4404.
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