The Water Vole Mitigation Handbook

The Water Vole Mitigation Handbook Mike Dean

Author: Mike Dean
Published Date: 01 Apr 2016
Publisher: Mammal Society
Language: English
Book Format: Paperback::47 pages
ISBN10: 0993567304
Publication City/Country: London, United Kingdom
File size: 37 Mb
Filename: the-water-vole-mitigation-handbook.pdf
Dimension: 210x 297x 5mm::274g

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The British water vole population declined throughout the 20th century due to habitat destruction and intensification of agriculture. This is the first of two national surveys carried out the VWT that showed this decline had developed into a population ‘crash’. Water Vole Conservation Handbook. Rob Strachan, Tom Moorhouse. Wildlife Conservation Research Unit, University of Oxford We haven't found any reviews in the usual places. References to this book. Methods of Environmental Impact Assessment Peter Morris, Riki Therivel No preview available - 2001. Bibliographic information. Title: Water Vole • Water Vole Conservation Handbook English Nature, Environment Agency and Wildlife Conservation Research Unit,1998) • Working with the Grain of Nature – A Biodiversity Strategy for England • DEFRA, 2002 • Working with Wildlife – A resource and training pack for the construction industry CIRIA, 2004 Mammal surveys including surveys for badger, water vole*, otter*, brown hare and preliminary bat roost survey. Breeding and wintering bird survey. Extensive experience in great crested newt (GCN) survey, evaluation, licensing and mitigation. Natural England Class Licence WML-CL08 held. Endorsed the Water Vole Steering Group and CIEEM, provides the latest guidance on mitigating the effects of development on water voles. 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