Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey
Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey
This habitat classification method provides a standardised system to record and map semi-natural vegetation to assess the potential importance for nature conservation. The Survey is 'extended' to asses the suitability and availability of habitats for protected species.
Survey work is undertaken in accordance with the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) guidelines in order to produce a digital phase 1 habitat map, produced utilising GIS software.
The GlS software is used in-field not only to record broad habitats, but also to generate co-ordinates of important features , or habitats too small to clearly demonstrate on the map.
An extended phase 1 habitat survey can be undertaken at any point throughout the year, although the optimal period for surveying is in the spring or summer months.
Should protected or notable species be identified or potentially present, further species-specific surveys may be required. Some surveys also have seasonal constraints depending on the ecology and activity of the species. It is important to seek the advice of an ecologist early in any development to prevent delays.
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