Mitigation for stag beetles

Mitigation for Stag Beetles absence of evidence is not evidence of absence Colin Hawes BSc (Hons). Dip Env Ed. C.Biol. FRSB Royal Holloway University of London

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Surveying Constraints • 97 % of life cycle is spent below ground • Short period above ground • Time of day survey is undertaken • Air temperature

Conservation and Mitigation

• Conservation of Dead Wood • Build Vertical Log Piles • Ensure Continuity of Dead Wood

PLANNING: MITIGATION and CONSERVATION

APPLICANT / LANDOWNER/INDIVIDUAL / OTHER

SUFFOLK WILDLIFE TRUST

LEAD PARTNER

DISTRICT / COUNTY COUNCIL

DEVELOPER

APPLICANT

Planning and Biodiversity Seminar University of Suffolk 22 November 2018 Mitigation for Stag Beetles

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