Why do I need a dormouse survey?
Hazel dormice are a rare and vulnerable native British species. Dormice are strictly protected by UK law.
If you have evidence, suitable habitat (e.g. hedgerow) or suspect dormice on or near your site then please get in touch for our professional help.
Contact Greenwillows Associates Ltd. by clicking the ‘Contact Us’ button below or go to the main menu above.
What happens in a dormouse survey?
Dormouse Survey and Survey Timing
Dormouse surveys are undertaken by licensed and experienced ecologists to establish their likely absence or presence. Different techniques are possible and will be determined by the site being surveyed and time of year. Typically a nest tube survey can be undertaken from April to November by a licensed surveyor. Following guidelines, surveys are not carried out between October to May because dormice are in hibernation.
Report
The survey results are written up as part of an Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA) report or a species specific assessment report. Subsequently, if dormice are present, we will include mitigation and compensation measures to reduce impacts on this species.
My planned works will affect dormice, what do I do?
Our report will detail mitigation measures, including how to avoid disturbing dormice. The report will set out if you need a mitigation licence to carry out the recommendations.
You will need to obtain a mitigation licence if your work is going to impact dormice that would otherwise be illegal. Our team can advise and support you in the licence application process. Go to the Mitigation Licence webpage for further details.
