Invertebrates

Some invertebrate species are protected under the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 (as amended), as well as the Conservation (Natural Habitats & c.) (Amendment) Regulations 2007. In addition, many species of invertebrate are Priority Species in the UK Biodiversity Action Plan and as such planning authorities need to consider these species as part of planning applications and to ensure they are protected in accordance with legislation or biodiversity action plan targets.

ecosulis ltd employs invertebrate experts and licence holders (e.g. white-clawed crayfish, southern damselfly) and the services we offer, include:

• Invertebrate surveys including Biological Monitoring Working Party (BMWP) survey, kick sampling and aquatic invertebrate survey, invertebrate pitfall trapping, light trap survey, malaise trap survey, beating and netting surveys, transect surveys, mark-recapture surveys, species richness index surveys, biomass surveys
• Habitat assessment, to determine suitability of sites for invertebrates (often as part of Phase 1 habitat survey, River Corridor Survey or River Habitat Survey)
• Invertebrate mitigation (under licence where necessary e.g. white-clawed crayfish), including provision of breeding sites (e.g. stag beetle deadwood piles), creation and installation of insect houses, vegetation management and clearance, ecological clerk of works and watching brief
• Habitat enhancement and creation, including wetland, grassland, scrub and woodland creation, tree and shrub planting, establishment of deadwood habitat, green corridors and networks
• Long-term monitoring and habitat management