Bat surveys and mitigation

Our experienced/ licensed ecologists will undertake an initial bat assessment of the building or structure, and/ or Potential Roost Feature Assessment (PRF) assessments (Trees) to identify any evidence of bat presence or potential bat roosting features. In the event that evidence of bat usage is identified during this initial survey, further bat activity surveys maybe required. This can include a number of pre-dusk emergence and/ or pre-dawn re-entry surveys of the site. These surveys are undertaken within the optimum period for bat survey work (May-August inclusive).

A mitigation strategy is required at part of a development licence application. This strategy provides pragmatics approach to ecological solutions for new habitat and roosts for bats, bat boxes and bat houses. Hiscocks Ecology Ltd has extensive experience with bat licence applications, implementation and mitigation. 

In addition to standard bat surveys, we can provide cost-effective solutions for all aspects of bat assessment and mitigation and can also provide the following additional services where required: