Call Us 01823 652425Pilot project could overhaul great crested newt surveying
A pilot project by Natural England will see testing of pond water for traces of newt DNA. This new survey technique will allow for insight into the size, location and connectivity of great crested newt (GCN) populations. It is also thought the new survey technique will reduce costs and save time for developers. The information collected by […]
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Sep, 07, 2015
Reptiles in August!
The annual cycle of reptile activity for most species in the UK has one main inactivity period through the winter (From late October through to March). Hibernation for reptiles is known as brumation. Brumation is triggered by the lack of sunlight and falling daytime temperatures. […]
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