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Fee estimate

The surveys and other services offered by Betts Ecology are shown in summary below.

To receive, without obligation, an estimate of our likely fees for a job, please select the appropriate categories for the work you require by checking the relevant boxes in the list below. Then fill in your contact and other details on the form that follows, remembering to give us relevant data about the site (plan, survey boundary) and any other information you feel is relevant.

Don't worry if your project does not exactly fit into this system - tick the closest categories or use the simplified form and we will contact you. You will also find more information about the project protocols in our Fact Sheets (select the Free Downloads & Factsheets link under Publications in the menu).

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Summary of surveys and other services

SGEN Protected species (general) SBGR Badger
SGEN1-Scoping/data trawl/consultation/desk study SBGR1-Data trawl/consultation/desk study
SGEN2-Site visit and field survey (season,no.of visits,methods-specify) SBGR2-Field survey
SGEN3-Written report (format/template) with findings and recommendations for any appropriate further work SBGR3-Written report of results with appropriate recommendations
SBGR4-Mitigation/conservation (licence, sett closure, monitoring)
SBGR5-Protective fencing
SBGR6-Artificial sett (design, construction, habituation/scent marking)
SBGR7-Sett tunnel extension
SBGR8-Bait marking
SBGR9-Faecal analysis
SBTG Bats (general) SDMS Dormouse
SBTG1-Data trawl/consultation/desk study SDMS1-Data trawl/consultation/desk study
SBTG2-Field survey (buildings, trees, caves, other roosts; methods incl. search for droppings, echo-location, observation SDMS2-Field survey (nut/feeding search, tubes, typical habitat)
SBTG3-Written report of results with appropriate recommendations SDMS3-Written report of results with appropriate recommendations
SBTG4-Inform statutory authority SDMS4-Mitigation/enhancement,licence,transloc/conserv
SBTG5-Mitigation/enhancement,licence,transloc/conserv SDMS5-Habitat design,specification and planting,boxes
SBTG6-Artificial and semi-artificial bat roosts & accesses (caves, trees, boxes, housetiles, grilles, etc.- design/specification/construction) SDMS6-Management Plan (use HCMP NCMP protocol below)(funding, implementation, monitoring)
SBTG7-Management Plan (use HCMP NCMP protocol below)(funding, implementation, monitoring)
SWOT Otter SWVL Water vole
SWOT1-Data trawl/consultation/desk study SWVL1-Data trawl/consultation/desk study
SWOT2-Field survey (feeding signs, holts, spraint, tracks) SWVL2-Field survey (feeding signs,burrows,faeces,tracks)
SWOT3-Written report of results with appropriate recommendations SWVL3-Written report of results with appropriate recommendations
SWOT4-Mitigation/enhancement/monitoring, licence SWVL4-Mitigation/enhancement, licence, translocation/conservation
SWOT5-Management Plan (use HCMP NCMP protocol below) (funding, implementation, monitoring SWVL5-New habitat design/specification/construction
SWVL6-Management Plan (use HCMP NCMP protocol below) (funding, implementation, monitoring
SBDG Wild Birds (general) SKFR Kingfisher
SBDG1-Basic written advice (on protection, seasonality, precautions) SKFR1-Data trawl/consultation/desk study
SBDG2-Breeding bird survey,field examination for nesting and nests, cordons sanitaires SKFR2-Field survey
SBDG3-Wintering bird survey SKFR3-Written report of results with appropriate recommendations
SBDG4-Common Bird Census SKFR4-Mitigation/enhancement, licence (if necessary), conservation
SBDG5-Wetland Bird Survey (WeBS) SKFR5-Nest bank design/creation, specification
SBDG6-Artificial nests/nest boxes (design,construction,erection) (incl. barn owl, peregrine-see also below) SKFR6-Management Plan (use HCMP NCMP protocol) (funding, implementation, monitoring)
SBNL Barn owl (general) SBRS Black redstart
SBNL1-Data trawl/consultation/desk study SBRS1-Data trawl/consultation/desk study
SBNL2-Field survey SBRS2-Field survey
SBNL3-Written report of results with appropriate recommendations SBRS3-Written report of results with appropriate recommendations
SBNL4-Mitigation/enhancements,licence (if necessary), conservation (for nest boxes see SBDG5) SBRS4-Mitigation/enhancement,licence (if necessary), conservation
SBNL5-Pellet anaysis SBRS5-Management Plan (use HCMP NCMP protocol below) (funding, implementation, monitoring)
SBNL6-Management Plan (use HCMP NCMP protocol below) (funding, implementation, monitoring)
SLRP Little ringed plover SPRG Peregrine
SLRP1-Data trawl/consultation/desk study SPRG1-Data trawl/consultation/desk study
SLRP2-Field survey SPRG2-Field survey
SLRP3-Written report of results with approriate recommendations SPRG3-Written report of results with approprate recommendations
SLRP4-Mitigation/enhancement,licence (if necessary), conservation SPRG4-Mitigation/enhancement (cliff mesh),licence (if necessary), conservation (for nest platforms SBDG5)
SLRP5-Management Plan (use HCMP NCMP protocol below) (funding, implementation, monitoring) SPRG5-Pellet analysis
SPRG6-Management Plan (use HCMP NCMP protocol below) (funding, implementation, monitoring)
Note: similar protocols for other falcons - use SOTH below to request quote for these.
SGCN Great crested newt
SGCN1-Data trawl/consultation/desk study
SGCN2-Field survey (season,methods (egg search, net, torch, bottle trap, refuge search - specify)
SGCN3-Written report of results with appropriate recommendations
SGCN4-Mitigation/enhancement, licence, transloc/conserv
SGCN5-GCN pond design, specification & construction
SGCN6-GCN fencing specification
SGCN7-Management Plan (use HCMP NCMP protocol below) (funding, implementation, monitoring)
SREP Reptiles (general) SCLZ Common lizard
SREP1-Data trawl/consultation/desk study SCLZ1-Data trawl/consultation/desk study
SREP2-Field survey (search,place artificial refuges) SCLZ2-Field survey (search, roofing felt refuges, tinning)
SREP3-Written report of results with appropriate recommendations SCLZ3-Written report of results with appropriate recommendations
SRP4-Mitigation/enhancement, trapping, translocation/conservation SCLZ4-Mitigation/enhancement, trapping, translocation/conservation
SREP5-GCN New habitat design,specification/construction SCLZ5-New habitat design/specification/construction
SREP6-Management Plan SCLZ6-Management Plan (use HCMP NCMP protocol below) (funding, implementation, monitoring)
SGCN7-Management Plan (use HCMP NCMP protocol below) (funding, implementation, monitoring)
SSWM Slow-worm SFAI Freshwater aquatic macro-invertebrates
SSWM1-Data trawl/consultation/desk study SFAI1-Data trawl/desk study
SSWM2-Field survey (search,refuges/tinning) SFAI2-Sampling and identification to genus level (macro-invertebrates);ISO 7828
SSWM3-Written report of results with appropriate recommendations SFAI1-Identification to species level (macro-invertebrates)
SSWM4-Mitigation/enhancement, trapping, transloc/conserv SFAI4-Sampling and identification of micro-invertebrates
SSWM5-New habitat design/specification/construction SFAI5-Water quality estimation from biological taxa scores
SSWM6-Management Plan (use HCMP NCMP protocol below) (funding, implementation, monitoring) SFAI6-Written report of results with appropriate recommendations
Note :similar protocols for grass snake and adder or general reptiles as a group-use SOTH below. SFAI7-Mitigation/enhancement/monitoring
SFCF Freshwater crayfish SLSW Lesser silver water-beetle
SFCF1-Data trawl/consultation/desk study SLSW1-Data trawl/desk study
SFCF2-Survey (methods-hand search, trapping, nocturnal observation-specify, pathogen limitation) and identification of species SLSW2-Pond netting survey (licence)
SFCF3-Written report of results with appropriate recommendations SLSW3-Written report of results with appropriate recommendations
SFCF4-Translocation (licence) SLSW4-Translocation (licence)
SFCF5-Habitat creation/enhancement/monitoring SLSW5-Habitat creation/enhancement/monitoring
STMI Terrestrial macro-invertebrates SOTH Other species
STMI1-Data trawl/desk study SOTH- Many other species and taxa are covered by Betts Ecology (e.g. individual plant species,other animals,plant groups such as orchids,fungi,lichens, bryophytes - but see also Extended Phase1 Survey below for general species list)
STMI2-Lepidoptera (diurnal)-survey and identification to species Discussion with us to choose an appropriate protocol is advised:it will usually contain similar elements to those above.
STMI3-Lepidoptera (nocturnal)-survey and identification to species
STMI4-Coleoptera-survey and identification to species
STMI5-Odonata-survey and identification to species
STMI6-Other groups as specified -survey and identification to species level
STMI7-Written report of results with appropriate recommendations
STMI8-Mitigation/enhancement/monitoring
HAUD Site ecological audit HEIA Impact Assessments EcIA and EIA
HAUD1-Site "Ecocheck" economic walk-over inspection & short checklist (emailed) HEIA1-Scoping and scoping report
HAUD2-Data trawl and desk study, third party consultation HEIA2-Statutory and non-statutory consultation, data trawl
HAUD3-Phase 1 Habitat survey,map and target notes with summary report & any recommendations HEIA3-Site investigation (several specialist surveys (above) may be required)
HAUD4-Extended Phase 1 -habitat survey with map,species lists, nature conservation evaluation (Ratcliffe criteria),written report of results with conclusions and appropriate recommendations HEIA4-Impact appraisal,residuals, mitigation/compensation, consultee liaison
HAUD5-River Corridor Survey and mapped results HEIA5-Writing of fauna and flora chapter of Environmental Statement
HAUD6-Woodland Grant Scheme ecological survey and completion of forms HEIA6-Non-Technical Summary
HAUD7-Phase 2 Habitat Survey. Detailed specialist survey/phytosociological study (quadrat analysis, National Vegetation Classification/CORINE etc.) and written report. (See above for specialist fauna surveys); synecological and autecological flora studies (includes mosses and lichens) HEIA7-Monitoring and aftercare
HAUD8-Specialist Habitats not covered above (e.g. dead wood, caves and subterranean, marine, artificial) with report Please note that ecology is the main focus of this on-line form but we undertake a wide range of EIA and SEA work, assembling a suitable team of experts from experienced colleagues and associates. We act as Team Leader to commission the EIA work and edit and produce the Environmental Statement. Please call to discuss.
HAUD9-Sustainable Housing - EcoHomes and EcoSchools (BREEAM) assessments & similar. (These may include survey elements from the other HAUD protocols.)
HCMP Nature Conservation Management Plan (NCMP) HHCR Habitat creation
HCMP1-Design and write NCMP HHCR1-Collect baseline data
HCMP2-Implement NCMP HHCR2-Design and specification
HHCR3-Habitat creation/enhancement of biodiversity
HHCR4-Management, aftercare and monitoring (use HCMP NCMP protocol above)
HECR Ecological Engineering (engineered wetlands, habitat repair, pollution control, biodiversity restoration/enhancement etc.) HWP Wildlife Ponds
HECR1-Collect baseline data HWP1-Collect baseline site data, landscape & ecological context, geology, design criteria
HECR2-Design and specification HWP2-Design & specification, safety considerations
HECR3-Implementation HWP3-Construction and supervision
HECR4-Management, aftercare and monitoring (use HCMP NCMP protocol above) HWP4-Planting and establishment
HWP5-Monitoring, maintenance and recording
JK Japanese knotweed & other invasive plants PCSC Pre-Clearance Site Check
JK1-Site inspection,identification & assessment PCSC1-Liaison, timing, set-up
JK2-Development of elimination strategy & its implementation PCSC2-Site attendance & search, translocation, protection, damage limitation, due care & diligence
JK3-Recording, written report, conclusion, recommendations PCSC3-Report and any necessary aftercare
JP4-Monitoring, management, elimination of re-growth
ARB Trees in Relation to Construction HBAP Biodiversity Action Plans
ARB1-site assessment, obtain topographical survey HBAP1-Collect and organise baseline data, list-building
ARB2-Survey to BS5837 HBAP2-Biodiversity risks and impacts matrix
ARB3-Report and recommendations HBAP3-Biodiversity risk and impact assessment
ARB4-Aftercare (retained trees, new planting, biodiversity enhancement, monitoring) HBAP4-Development of management programme and write BAP
HBAP5-Implementation-integration of BAP into organisation's operations
EWPI Planning Inquiries EWLH Legal Hearings
EWPI1-Written representation EWLH1-Written evidence
EWPI2-Written Proof of Evidence EWLH2-Attendance at hearing
EWPI3-Attendance at Inquiry EWLH3-Appearance and giving evidence
EWPI4-Appearance as witness
TRTR Seminars and in-house lectures TRRE Research projects
TRTR1-"Nature Conservation, Wildlife Law and Planning" seminar TRRE1-Research proposal (preparation and writing)
TRTR2-Other seminar, presentation or lecture TRRE2-Research project
TRTR3-On-site pre-project induction/training
 
 
 

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