Water Vole

Water voles are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, as amended and are listed as a priority species in the UK Biodiversity Action Plan.

This species is a secretive animal that is typically found burrowing in the banks of watercourses and wetlands. The water vole is found throughout the UK, although is not common in upland areas or Scotland, and is absent in Ireland.

ecosulis ltd employs water vole specialists and the services we offer with respect to water vole, include:

• Water vole survey, to identify the location of burrows, latrines and feeding signs
• Habitat assessment, to determine suitability of sites for water vole (often as part of Phase 1 habitat survey, River Corridor Survey or River Habitat Survey)
• Water vole mitigation, including design and creation of new watercourses, trapping and relocation, erection of water vole fencing and ecological clerk of works
• Habitat enhancement and creation, including wetlands, watercourses, riparian translocation and plug planting
• Long-term monitoring and habitat management