Dormouse survey
Dormouse are fully protected under UK and European law and it is an offence to kill, capture, or disturb them, or to damage their habitats. There are three main methods of surveying for dormouse comprising nest box, tube surveys and nut searches. Nest box and tube surveys involve erecting nest boxes or tubes in suitable dormouse habitat such as hedgerows, scrub and woodland. Dormouse gain shelter and nest in the boxes and tubes. The nut search method involves checking hazel nuts for the distinctive pattern left by dormouse as they feed on the nuts. Our licensed dormouse specialists are experienced in survey, European Protected Species licensing and mitigation design and implementation.