Water vole & otter

Our ecologists know that distribution can vary seasonally and we are experienced at undertaking water vole surveys in many different environments. Where water vole is found, we will prepare a water vole mitigation strategy or method statement to avoid impacts to this species.

Otters are also afforded full protection under UK and European law, but have become much more widely distributed in recent years.

We will use a variety of techniques to survey for otters and to understand how they may use a site, before assessing the potential for impacts.

Other protected species surveys

The quality of CSA’s work – their documentation, consultation and collaboration with the design team, statutory authorities and clients – is first class.”

Chris Cunningham, Harrison Sutton Partnership

Protected species

Water vole & otter surveys

Since April 2008 water voles have been fully protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. Water voles typically inhabit watercourses with well vegetated banks which offer good cover for their burrows and provide a foraging resource.

Other protected species surveys

Bat

Badger

Dormouse

Bird

Reptile

Great crested newt

Crayfish