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Protected Species

Protected Species

IMTECO have a wealth of experience in undertaking surveys for protected species. Our expert team have a wide range of knowledge in the identification for the presence, or absence, of protected species. We provide clear advice and a streamlined service for our clients. Our team pride themselves on keeping up to date on all legislation and guidance. IMTECO undertake species specific protection plans and design of mitigation and its implementation.

IMTECO undertake the following species surveys:

  • Badger
  • Otter
  • Water vole
  • Pine marten
  • Red squirrel
  • Wildcat
  • Great crested newts
  • Bats
  • Reptile & Amphibians
  • Brown hare
  • Mountain hare
  • Beaver
  • Invertebrates (Freshwater & Terrestrial)
  • Freshwater pearl mussel
  • Protected and rare plants
  • Ornithology:
    • Breeding bird surveys
    • Winter walkover surveys
    • All Schedule 1 birds, such as Barn owl, Black grouse, Red-throated divers etc
    • Targeted species
    • Vantage point surveys
    • Collision Risk Assessment (CRA)

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Habitat Surveys

Habitat surveys can be utilised for preliminary appraisals of habitats, their evaluation and condition, and form part of planning applications.

Biodiversity Net Gain

IMTECO staff are fully trained in the use of the Statutory Biodiversity Metric and have a thorough understanding of the legislation for BNG in England.

Geographic Information System and Mapping

IMTECO have dedicated staff that undertake onsite data capture and use of GIS, which is the core delivery component for visualising and analysing data for a project.

Environmental Impact Assessment

IMTECO undertake all stages of development projects including screening, design option analysis, scoping and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).

Ecological & Environmental Clerk of Works

Our highly experienced ecological and environmental clerk of works staff will oversee development projects at the pre-construction, construction and decommissioning phases.