Understand protected species and your obligations around them
Our Site Managers hold a variety of protected species licenses, including for great crested newts (GCN), white-clawed crayfish (WCC) and bats. But what does this mean? Which species are classified as protected and what do businesses and organisations need to know to continue operations, confident in their compliance with protected species legislation? Here you will find information to help understand protected species and your obligations around them.
News & insights
We’re working with Network Rail to protect great crested newts
13th October 2021
Great Crested Newts are in decline and are listed as a European Protected Species.
Trail Camera Chronicles: Witnessing Scotland’s rare wildlife
21st July 2023
The Ecus Scotland team are fortunate enough to work with rare mammal species, and regularly conduct surveys for red squirrels, pine martens and Eurasian beavers.
We’re working with Sheffield City Council to protect bats as 5000 homes are re-roofed
7th July 2022
The project has been highly commended by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management.
District Level Licensing explained
17th January 2022
District Level Licensing for Great Crested Newts can be complex. Stuart Ireland, Head of Ecology, blogs here about what it means for developers.
Contact our experts
Contact our team for expert assistance with all your protected species needs. We’re here to answer any questions and provide solutions tailored to your requirements.
