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Wildwood Ecology can undertake a survey of your land (or proposed land purchase) for otters, as part of a Preliminary Ecological Appraisal. 0000309263 00000 n 0000714866 00000 n 0000272900 00000 n 0000461221 00000 n Feasible and flexible survey ... provided general, strategic guidance to SDGFP and potential partners for the recovery and sustained management of river otter … 0000520138 00000 n 0000077986 00000 n 0000008351 00000 n It’s fully protected as a European protected species (EPS) and is also protected under sections 9 and 11 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. 0000662567 00000 n 0000589502 00000 n 0000528018 00000 n You’ll need expert help to apply, eg from a qualified ecologist. 0000009179 00000 n 0000252265 00000 n Alternatively you can send your data directly to Froglife. 0000244113 00000 n The fifth national otter survey of England has for the first time achieved comprehensive coverage of the whole country. 0000102280 00000 n 0000094363 00000 n 0000498008 00000 n 0000671641 00000 n You might need to do several surveys throughout the year to establish how big the impacts are and what mitigation measures might be necessary. This has been brought … 0000733014 00000 n 0000468820 00000 n 0000714791 00000 n Alternatively you can send your data directly to Froglife. 1.5.5 Searches for otter activity were undertaken following guidance provided in Monitoring the otter … 0000375035 00000 n the App Store or Google Play). They might also have to be a licensed surveyor. 0000317758 00000 n 75pp Jeffries, Chanin and Lenton, 1983. 0000039882 00000 n 0000621553 00000 n 0000621478 00000 n 0000032868 00000 n 0000490233 00000 n 0000512523 00000 n 0000266360 00000 n 0000157843 00000 n 0000556136 00000 n Otter. The report will be provided as soon as possible following the survey, however; should you have a specific date for submission of a planning application we will do our utmost to accommodate this. 0000102355 00000 n • A protected species licence for invasive methods of survey must be obtained from the NIEA Wildlife Team before commencement of the survey. 0000589577 00000 n 0000487007 00000 n 2.2.3 These surveys followed good practice methodologies and were based on guidance set out in DMRB Volume 10ii and by SNH in Otters and Developmentiii. Impacts to consider include: Use avoidance, mitigation and compensation to deal with potential impacts you’ve identified that might affect otters. This guidance is provided for ecologists and developers considering applying for a mitigation licence for otters where disturbance or harm to otters and their habitat is likely to happen. 0000489030 00000 n 0000022012 00000 n 0000512449 00000 n Although the river otter is secretive and difficult to survey, the need to develop a long-term monitoring program is a priority. 0000009460 00000 n 0000776693 00000 n Habitat features recorded may … 0000266211 00000 n 0000511292 00000 n Mitigation plans show how you’ll avoid, reduce or manage any negative effects to protected species. 0000030258 00000 n 0000301285 00000 n 0000295156 00000 n 0000488838 00000 n Changed which sections of the Wildlife and Countryside Act give protection to otters. 0000635433 00000 n The link for more detail on surveys and mitigation is now higher up in the guide. 0000671070 00000 n 0000108857 00000 n 0000546771 00000 n 0000547833 00000 n 0000425747 00000 n 0000252138 00000 n 0000556159 00000 n Depending on the quality of the habitat and availability of food males can range along rivers for 35km. Arrange an Otter Survey. We pass all of our data to local biological record centres. 0000388846 00000 n 0000512351 00000 n 0000301468 00000 n 459 0 obj <>stream 0000468895 00000 n 104 356 0000295834 00000 n • All otter records should be reported to the Centre for Environmental Data and Recording (CEDaR)* • For more guidance and information please refer to the following publications and websites: 0000439622 00000 n 0000274009 00000 n Mitigation measures may include designing the development so that it: Use compensation measures to offset any remaining negative impacts for otters. 0000274107 00000 n 0000274032 00000 n There are still gaps in … 0000343074 00000 n 0000536147 00000 n 0000547650 00000 n More detailed guidance for surveying inland otter populations is given in Appendix II. Non-invasive survey techniques are mainly used, searching for otter spraints (droppings), dens, footprints, and other signs of otter activity. 0000102067 00000 n 0000424800 00000 n 0000556234 00000 n 0000259072 00000 n ; Competencies for Species Survey: Eurasian Otter … 0000301566 00000 n The guidance set out in this document has been developed with input from many practitioners with experience of survey, conservation and mitigation techniques for water voles. 0000108741 00000 n If this guidance can’t be followed, they’ll have to include a statement with the planning or licence application explaining why. 0000317684 00000 n 0000374325 00000 n Find out more about survey, research and possession and apply for otter licences. 0000663333 00000 n 0000564033 00000 n 0000039988 00000 n 0000490084 00000 n 0000520265 00000 n 0000308926 00000 n You can survey at any time of year but the best time is spring. 0000289662 00000 n You won’t need a licence if you’re using most methods of surveying unless there’s going to be any disturbance of the otter or its resting place, eg using an endoscope camera to explore a hole that might be a holt. Otter surveys usually involve walking through potential otter habitat looking for places used for shelter or protection (e.g. 0000506636 00000 n 0000146498 00000 n 0000252288 00000 n 0000288722 00000 n 0000756928 00000 n 0000634656 00000 n the Old Mill Race. 0000301640 00000 n Fish surveys could be considered if management practices aim to increase fish stocks for otters. Both water bodies were identified in previous surveys by MGWSP as having suitable habitat for otters, with a potential holt identified on Grand Union Canal. 0000243895 00000 n 0000486571 00000 n 0000084954 00000 n 0000108343 00000 n You’ve accepted all cookies. Otters will continue to try and use routes if alternatives are not included in a mitigation strategy. Natural England have set out guidance for undertaking otter surveys on the Government website. 0000295545 00000 n Your mitigation licence application needs to follow the above standing advice and this additional licensing information or it may be refused. 0000325367 00000 n 0000489706 00000 n We can carry out otter surveys all year round, but they can be affected by the weather and dense summer vegetation. 0000547300 00000 n 0000737517 00000 n The Institute aims to drive up … 0000027689 00000 n 0000506464 00000 n startxref Surveys should be done by a suitably experienced surveyor. Best Practice Ecological Guidance As part of the supplemental survey, recognition has been taken of the following best practice guidelines / survey methodology publications: Monitoring the Otter Lutra Lutra (Chanin, 2003). 0000734613 00000 n 0000157727 00000 n 0000541793 00000 n 0000244216 00000 n 0000300963 00000 n An otter survey records the features of the habitat in order to undertake a Habitat Suitability Assessment and includes a systematic search for evidence of otter presence. You’ll have to identify and suggest these if you’re the applicant. 0000512374 00000 n 0000281412 00000 n 0000252437 00000 n 0000282102 00000 n 0000489781 00000 n 0000699425 00000 n 0000243999 00000 n … 0000425672 00000 n 0000039767 00000 n 0000528234 00000 n 0000570783 00000 n A detailed visual search of the watercourses within the otter survey area was undertaken. 0000360796 00000 n 0000290017 00000 n Survey data can be recorded using our paper survey forms or via Froglife’s Dragon Finder app (search for ‘Dragon Finder’ in . If a local planning authority consults Natural England and the Environment Agency on the same planning application, Natural England will use this standing advice and the Environment Agency will lead on providing additional advice. 0000147043 00000 n 0000684769 00000 n 0000265564 00000 n Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details. 0000506562 00000 n 0000607188 00000 n 0000101737 00000 n hޜ�YLSQ�g(Pk���`�1j����F���XD�eq%*FD@e1.�������h�Ex"J �J�s��>zn����̙3翹 �`_�1Q��Ѐ����c#{'Dz^i�g��R�����֋��$����%�M�. 0000536222 00000 n We’ll send you a link to a feedback form. 0000265890 00000 n 0000274181 00000 n 0000648618 00000 n • Any evidence found of use of the area by otters, for example, prey remains, spraints, … 0000540923 00000 n 0000102133 00000 n The idea behind it is that at present an otter is constrained in its wanderings by territorial pressure from its neighbours. An experienced Ecologist should be instructed to undertake the survey. 0000649286 00000 n xref You can change your cookie settings at any time. 0000317068 00000 n Timing of works Works affecting otter habitat are not seasonally constrained by the presence of otters since … 0000498485 00000 n Since bridges are also easily accessible,most monitoring sites will consist of a bridge and the adjacent banks within 50 m. A preliminary survey … 1.1.2 The brief was to undertake an otter survey … 0000157992 00000 n 0000527036 00000 n 0000555292 00000 n 0000251450 00000 n 0000663258 00000 n Survey reports and mitigation plans are required for development projects that could affect protected species, as part of getting planning permission or a mitigation licence. 0000361201 00000 n 0000289868 00000 n Licensing can permit survey, research, development and land management activities that might disturb otters or their holts. It will take only 2 minutes to fill in. 0000266286 00000 n 0000020856 00000 n 0000505293 00000 n Otter surveys can often be undertaken at the same time as other wetlanbd surveys such as for water voles. 0000635358 00000 n Otter Survey Otter populations declined through the 1900s due to pesticides in the aquatic food chain and habitat loss. 0000571378 00000 n 0000706495 00000 n 0000011561 00000 n 0000505930 00000 n 0000325301 00000 n 0000102249 00000 n Non-invasive survey techniques are mainly used, searching for otter spraints (droppings), dens, footprints, and other signs of otter activity. 0000734010 00000 n 0000488465 00000 n He, (or she), explores this patch to discover the features of interest to and used by the otters. 0000535941 00000 n 0000542148 00000 n 0000607676 00000 n 0000094332 00000 n 0000415951 00000 n 0000243798 00000 n Local planning authorities should use this advice to decide what is needed for surveys and planning mitigation measures to protect otters. 0000000016 00000 n 0000490405 00000 n 0000541859 00000 n Get planning permission if you need it before you apply for a licence. 0000506347 00000 n Journal of the Otter Trust 1983, 13-17 Chanin, 1990. Home»; Publications»; Technical Guidance Series (TGS)» Sources of Survey Methods (SoSM) Sources of Survey Methods (SoSM) Ecological surveying is one of the core activities of many members of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) and the CIEEM is keen to provide general information as a basis for developing and raising survey … 0000281803 00000 n 0000265956 00000 n 0000295479 00000 n This guidance should be used alongside the Decision tree to aid planning of woodland operations and protecting … 0000251787 00000 n 0000734911 00000 n 0000309913 00000 n Then he selects a series of sites that are thought to give a good chance of detecting the presence of a passing otter … 0000498657 00000 n This would be suitable for submission with a planning application. Surveys need to show whether protected species are present in the area or nearby, and how they use the site. Surveys should be done by a suitably experienced surveyor. 0000649361 00000 n 0000317459 00000 n 0000541976 00000 n 0000556308 00000 n 0000085167 00000 n 0000424387 00000 n Following completion of the otter survey, a report would be produced, detailing the survey methodology and results, as well as general mitigation measures and licensing requirements. 0000280778 00000 n 0000759534 00000 n 0000301351 00000 n 0000078061 00000 n 0000294644 00000 n 0000317393 00000 n 0000528383 00000 n 0000670476 00000 n Otter survey of England 1977 - 1979. The National Otter Surveys, carried out in 1977-79, 1984-86 and 1991-94, found no direct evidence of otters in Sussex and it is likely that otter populations were mostly extinct in Sussex during this period. 0 0000547931 00000 n 0000571729 00000 n 0000424462 00000 n 0000536007 00000 n 0000685457 00000 n 0000520072 00000 n Otter are protected by the Habitats Regulations and are European Protected Species (EPS). 0000547716 00000 n 0000402747 00000 n 0000317586 00000 n %%EOF 0000490331 00000 n 0000243610 00000 n 0000519065 00000 n 0000498292 00000 n Check how the new Brexit rules affect you. 0000424689 00000 n Where this guide says ‘you’ it means the ecologist. 0000361276 00000 n 0000161296 00000 n 0000289336 00000 n 0000542074 00000 n 0000468293 00000 n 0000671566 00000 n 0000260101 00000 n 0000309548 00000 n the App Store or Google Play). 0000416616 00000 n 0000022484 00000 n Otter, Water Vole & adger Survey 5 3.1 OTTER The otter survey was undertaken in broad accordance with the approach detailed by Scottish Natural Heritage "Otters and Development" guidance document (Scottish Natural Heritage 2010) and hanin (2003). 0000453467 00000 n 0000770395 00000 n The Eurasian Otter… 0000077440 00000 n 0000084624 00000 n 0000157332 00000 n Nature Conservancy Council, London. 0000425266 00000 n We use cookies to collect information about how you use GOV.UK. 0000535005 00000 n 0000243872 00000 n 0000317609 00000 n 0000266073 00000 n The Eurasian otter is the only native UK otter species. 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