Smart Ecology

Smart Ecology is an independent ecological consultancy based in the South West and working throughout the UK.

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Preliminary ecological appraisals are typically the first ecological survey carried out for development sites, and can be undertaken at any time of year. Read more about these surveys here https://t.co/1BEKxZABej

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We carry out otter surveys throughout the year. If your development affects a watercourse or suitable terrestrial habitat then surveys may be required https://t.co/QH3mF7R8qj

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Preliminary bat roost assessment surveys can be carried out at any time of year - https://t.co/ueNMWGOQ9U #bats

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Avoid delays to your development by checking our survey calendar to ensure you get surveys carried out at the right time of year!

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Badger bait marking surveys involve placing different coloured pellets in food bait close to setts, and then checking the colour of pellets in latrines to identify territories These surveys are best undertaken between February and April https://t.co/7sHsndPx5p

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Check your bonfires for hedgehogs and other critters this year!
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Dormouse nest tube surveys can only be carried out between April and November, and take several months to complete. Make sure you book dormouse surveys in early so that you don’t miss the survey window. Read more here https://t.co/BeV2Z3sjYf

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Ecological surveys can only be carried out at certain times of year so check out our survey calendar to make sure you don't miss your survey window! https://t.co/inkRi2skCL

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Confused about bat surveys? Read our blog! https://t.co/ueNMWGOQ9U #bats

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Need help understanding ecological surveys? Check out our Resources page https://t.co/vboI1PP7VJ

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Dormice populations have suffered a massive decline in the past 100 years and are now legally protected. Surveys are needed for developments affecting suitable woodland, hedgerow and scrub habitat. Read more here https://t.co/BeV2Z3sjYf

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Avoid delays to your development by checking our survey calendar to ensure you get surveys carried out at the right time of year!

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Badger sett monitoring surveys involve checking potential setts over a period of time to see if they are occupied by badgers and to classify the type of sett. Methods used include footprint and camera traps and can be undertaken at any time of the year https://t.co/7sHsndxWdR

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Preliminary bat roost assessment surveys can be carried out at any time of year - https://t.co/ueNMWH6r1s #bats

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We carry out otter surveys throughout the year. If your development affects a watercourse or suitable terrestrial habitat then surveys may be required https://t.co/QH3mF7R8qj

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The bat emergence survey season may be drawing to an end, but preliminary bat roost assessment surveys can be carried out at any time of year - https://t.co/ueNMWGOQ9U #bats

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Reptile surveys must be carried out between April and September April, May and September are the best months - find out more here https://t.co/wKtxB87ZpD

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Preliminary ecological appraisals are typically the first ecological survey carried out for development sites, and can be undertaken at any time of year. Read more about these surveys here https://t.co/1BEKxZABej

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It's best to survey ponds to assess their potential for great crested newts between March and September - read more here https://t.co/qAoFqUN4N1

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Surveys for invasive plant species such as Japanese knotweed and Himalayan balsam can be carried out at any time of year, but are best between April and September https://t.co/XhOEpvtMhl