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Wildlife Protection Whilst on Location

Wildlife Protection Whilst on Location

Take all practical steps to ensure that a site or location is left in the same condition as it was when you arrived (e.g. removal of waste/rubbish).
Precautions must be taken around trees and hedgerows, Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) as it is an offence to disturb habitats of protected species. You can find out if the area which you are visiting is a SAC or SSSI by accessing the Joint Nature Conservation Committee's website for a full list of conservation areas.
Ensuring that gates are shut if they have been opened to prevent the escape of animals.
Ensuring that staff do not enter onto land unless permission has been gained from the landowner and that you aware of any potential environmental risks (protected areas, endangered wildlife, swaps etc).
Any work on a building or structure where a bat is roosting or hibernating must only be undertaken after seeking specialist advice. It is an offence to disturb roosting or hibernating bats. This advice can be seeked from either the Environment Agency (08708 506 506) or the English Nature's Environmental Impacts Team (01733 455211) for site specific advice.
Guidance relating to Wildlife Protection can be found here.