Dormouse Surveys

One of our rarest mammals, dormice are now fully protected under the EU Habitats Directive.  The dormouse is elusive due to its nocturnal nature, small size and specific habitat requirements.    

 

We offer the following surveys:

• Nut Search – A nut search is conducted to national guidelines and can provide information about the likely presence/absence of dormice.
• Nest Tube – Erecting and monitoring nest tubes (in the active season of May to October) combined with a nut search is a reliable method for determining the presence/absence of dormice and provides information essential to design mitigation and habitat enhancement s to protect dormice.
• Nest Search – A nest search may be conducted in the winter by a licensed ecologist searches for the hibernation nests. This can confirm the presence of dormice at a site.

 

Contact OHES

Call +44 (0) 870 240 3329 or
email info@ohes.co.uk