SPECIALIST WILDLIFE SURVEYS AND HABITAT ASSESSMENTS
Wildlife surveys are essential tools used to gather critical information about animal populations, their distribution, and how they interact with their habitats. This data is vital for understanding specific ecological scenarios and implementing effective, evidence-based management plans.
Nature is as diverse in its behaviours as it is in its habitats. Surveying allows us to capture this complexity using the latest in cutting-edge and AI-driven technologies. This ensures we can select the best strategies, evaluate available options, and arrive at accurate diagnoses for appropriate interventions.
THE IMPORTANCE OF WILDLIFE SURVEYS
Surveys provide the scientific foundation for conservation and wildlife management. They inform everything from habitat preservation to pest control. Without accurate data, efforts to manage wildlife are often inefficient or misguided.
THERMAL NIGHT SURVEYS
Thermal night surveys are conducted when nocturnal wildlife is most active. These surveys are particularly useful in identifying movement patterns, feeding behaviors, and potential points of entry into buildings — valuable data for pest control and ecological assessment.
Key Benefits:
- Cost-effective and efficient
- Non-intrusive and safe
- Detects all heat sources — including unexpected ones
- Applicable for both internal (eg. warehouses) and external environments
A comprehensive photographic and video report is provided with each survey, offering clear evidence and actionable recommendations based on the findings.
DRONE SURVEYS
Drone surveys offer a non-disruptive method to monitor wildlife behaviour from above. Because animals are typically unaware of the drone’s presence, they continue their natural behaviour, allowing for the collection of accurate and authentic data.
Highlights:
- Ideal for Phase One habitat assessments
- Thermal imaging detects heat signatures up to 4 kilometres away at 400 feet altitude
- All drone operations are conducted by CAA-certified and fully insured professionals
- Reports are prepared by a qualified ecologist
Drone surveys often serve as a standard requirement before cull justifications or comprehensive wildlife management plans.
CWS1 & CWS3 DAMAGE AND IMPACT SURVEYS
(Previously WS1 & WS3)
These surveys are conducted to assess the environmental impact caused by specific herbivores such as deer and squirrels. The data supports grant schemes and informs habitat management strategies.
Services Included:
- Deer Exclosure Plots
- Deer Transect Routes
- Squirrel Transect Routes
- Deer Survey Report
- Squirrel Survey Report
- Summary Reports
If you require support in completing CWS1 and CWS3 assessments for your grant applications or site evaluations, please contact us.
HABITAT AND HERBIVORE ASSESSMENT
Understanding the relationship between herbivores and their habitats is critical for sustainable land and wildlife management. These assessments highlight areas of concern and provide the evidence needed to justify population control measures, such as targeted culling.
The data gathered supports long-term planning, biodiversity preservation, and responsible ecosystem management tailored to each client’s site.
