WATER VOLE SURVEY

Water Voles are the largest of UK vole species and are protected under The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 due to dramatic population declines. Water Vole can be found on slow-flowing watercourses, wet ditches, ponds, lakes and canals with well vegetated banks and steep banks for burrowing. Water Vole surveys may be required if development is in close proximity to a suitable watercourse.