Working with Wildlife app
About the app
The Working with Wildlife app provides you with practical advice on how to manage a range of protected species commonly encountered on construction sites – badgers, bats, birds, dormice, great crested newts, otters, reptiles and water voles.
Advice is given on how to recognise these species and what signs to look for on site, allowing decisions to be made on whether works can continue or need to stop whilst further advice is sought.
Further information and advice is provided on each species, which includes:
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aspects of their natural history
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why and how they are protected
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what surveys may need to be carried out to find out if they are present, and
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what do you do if you find them on a construction site
The app also contains an introduction to the key aspects of the legislation, a gallery of photographs to help identify species and habitat, a glossary of some of the terms used, plus references and further reading.
To help you understand when protected species surveys can be undertaken, a calendar is also provided.
Feedback
The sponsors of the Working with Wildlife App; CIRIA and The Ecology Consultancy are keen to receive feedback on your experience of using the App.
Contact CIRIA to provide feedback on the App and/or to find out more about the Working with Wildlife guidance.
Disclaimer
Users of the Working with Wildlife app should be clear about the scope of the app:
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It should not replace contact with the appropriate Statutory Nature Conservation organisation (Natural England or Natural Resources Wales)
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Although the app gives an overview of current legislation applicable in England and Wales, detailed guidance should be sought from the appropriate SNCO or other body (eg The Wildlife Trusts)
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Legislation and guidance referenced was, as far as we were aware, correct at the time of publication
CIRIA's Privacy policy
Please note by downloading the app you consent to your personal data being used by CIRIA.
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About the sponsors
The app has been developed in partnership by CIRIA and The Ecology Consultancy.
CIRIA, the construction industry research and information association, is an independent, not-for-profit, member based research organisation that exists to champion performance improvement in the construction, built environment and infrastructure sectors. CIRIA works with members from all parts of the supply chain to co-ordinate collaborative projects, industry networks and events.
The Ecology Consultancy provides clients, in all sectors, with expert advice on wildlife issues. It works closely with multiple stakeholders at all stages of development to deliver robust and pragmatic solutions tailored to the individual needs of its clients and with the minimum disruption to projects.