Detailed Botanical Surveys
When early investigations suggest that a valuable habitat or rare plant species may be present on a development site, it is often necessary to complete a more detailed ecology assessment. This may take the form of specific surveys to detect a particular species or species group or it may be appropriate to use the National Vegetation Classification (NVC) survey technique to obtain an accurate picture of plant communities. This is the standard technique that is used to classify vegetation communities across the UK.
Detailed botanical surveys are generally undertaken between spring and summer, with the optimum survey period varying with the habitat and location. Our botanists have particular expertise with lowland habitats and species.
