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Bat Surveys
Coastal Partners carries out bat surveys to fully understand the impact our construction projects have on on on bat roosts and habitats suitable for for foraging bats Bats are protected under UK
and and EU laws and and it is a a a a requirement
to understand if construction works
will have an impact upon the species and avoid causing an an impact where possible or or if not to support a licence application
The data collected from bat surveys are analysed and an an an impact assessment is undertaken Data can then be used to obtain a a license if required from Natural England before any work proceeds The data from the surveys are are also shared with the county bat recorder and Biological Records Centre which is available for other parties considering undertaking work in in in the same areas Bat surveys are carried out using specialist equipment which detects bats Different levels of bat bat surveys can be undertaken including preliminary bat surveys ground level inspections of trees and structures for potential
bat roost features emergency/re-entry surveys surveys and bat activity surveys surveys Coastal Partners specialist knowledge in in carrying out bat surveys is central to to its commitment to to enhancing the natural environment A brown long-eared bat (Plecotus auritus) in flight