Acer Ecology has recently undertaken a reptile survey near Ammanford.
There are four widespread species of British reptile, all of which are commonly encountered on development sites: grass snake, adder, common lizard and slow-worm.
These species are given so-called ‘partial protection’ under UK law; as such, it is an offence to deliberately kill or injure individual animals. The habitats of common reptiles are not specifically protected, though developers are often obliged to replace any reptile habitat lost as a result of the development.
Protected Species Licences are required if development proposals will affect the two scarcer species of reptile (the smooth snake or the sand lizard). Although, these two species are only rarely found on development sites.
Have you been asked to undertake a reptile survey by your local planning authority?
Our ecologists have extensive experience in surveying and designing mitigation for reptiles and can advise you on the survey methodology, legal protection, mitigation options and the timing of development works.
Acer Ecology has undertaken surveys across Carmarthenshire, including Ammanford, Burry Port, Kidwelly, Llanelli, and Cross Hands. We also have the capacity to take on projects in the following counties surrounding Carmarthenshire: Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion, south and mid-Powys, Neath Port Talbot and Swansea.
For more information about reptile surveys, or any of the other ecological services we provide, please contact Acer Ecology on 02920 650 331 or email enquiries@acerecology.co.uk.
