ECOFACT provides a range of terrestrial mammal surveys and assessment services for all mammal species in Ireland, including bat species, badger, otter, pine marten among others.
ECOFACT are fully qualified to carry out a range of non-volant mammal and bat surveys, with all staff having undergone specialist training modules, including training from the UK Bat Conservation Trust (BCT); in conjunction with extensive, in-house project experience.
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Many terrestrial mammal species, both in Ireland and Northern Ireland, are protected by both national and EU level legislation.
ECOFACT have all the necessary skills and experience to cover mammal survey and mitigation works for protected species including; bat surveys, badger surveys, bat surveys, otter surveys and any other protected mammals that may be an issue for a proposed development.
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We can also apply for derogation licences, and have extensive experience in providing mitigation such as artificial bat roots, badger setts, and otter holts. We have extensive experience in reaching agreements with NPWS and NIEA staff on such matters.
Contact us now if you have a requirement for a mammal survey.
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) published new guidance in January 2019 for bats surveys at wind farm sites. These new guidelines are entitled “Bats and onshore wind turbines – survey, assessment and mitigation”. The document incorporates findings from the latest research on the impact of wind farms on bats. It is endorsed by all the statutory […]
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We are one of the leading companies in Ireland providing mammal surveys and assessments. We provide expert advise on both bats and terrestrial non-volant (i.e. non-flying) mammals. We undertake surveys for all terrestrial non-volant mammal species in Ireland, including Badger, Otter, Red Squirrel, Pine Marten, and non-native American Mink, among others. Our staff are fully […]
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We were delighted to work recently with BBC Earth on a documentary on Sea Lampreys Petromyzon marinus. The filming took place during early-June 2017 on the old River Shannon at Castleconnell, Co Limerick. This is part of the Lower River Shannon Special Area of Conservation, and Sea Lampreys are a key conservation interest of this […]
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A major new book will be published in May 2017 entitled ‘Wildlife and Wind Farms: Conflicts and Solutions’. Volume 1 of this book includes a chapter prepared by Ecofact Principal Ecologist Dr. William O’Connor. The two-volume set provides a comprehensive overview of the interactions between wind farms and wildlife, each volume dedicated to one of the two […]
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Our staff are currently undertaking a number of wintering bird surveys in the Irish Midlands. Here we have provided some photos and videos from bird surveys we undertook during December 2015. Our bird surveys are undertaken to inform both the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS) reports being prepared for proposed wind energy […]
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