What is an Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey (Preliminary Ecological Appraisals)?
The survey identifies habitats and features on the site that may constrain development and evaluates the potential of these habitats to support protected species. If the site is assessed as having low wildlife interest, then no further survey may be needed. If necessary, clients are advised to undertake more detailed specialist studies.
A data trawl is usually undertaken in conjunction with the survey, whereby information about the site and its context are obtained from organisations such as Local Biodiversity Records Centres. This includes information on protected and Biodiversity Action Plan priority species and the presence of nearby statutory protected areas.
An Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey can also be called:
- Preliminary Ecological Appraisal(s),
- a Baseline ecological survey,
- Phase 1 Survey,
- Ecological Constraints Survey,
- Ecological Site Assessment,
- Ecological Site Appraisal,
- Ecological Scoping Survey, or
- Ecological Site Walkover Survey.
At Acer Ecology, our licensed ecologists have carried out extended Phase 1 habitat Surveys in and around the Exmoor area including: Exmoor National Park, Challacombe, Withypool, Winsford, Blackmoor Gate, Parracombe, Shallowford, Barbrook, Martinhoe, Lynton, Countisbury, Porlock, Selworthy, Luccombe, Wootton Courtenay, Wheddon Cross, Brompton Regis, Withiel Florey, Monksilver and Treborough.
We are well placed to administer ecological work in the surrounding counties of Devon, Somerset, and Dorset.
If you would like to discuss Extended Phase 1 Habitat Surveys with us or find out more information on our other ecological services, please contact Acer Ecology on 02920 650 331 or email enquiries@acerecology.co.uk.
