The survey consists of accessing land by foot and using a hand auger to take a soil sample down to describe the soils. A small number of soil pits will be dug using a spade to assess some of the topsoil characteristics in representative soil types. All materials exposed is then returned to the hole immediately following description of the profile.  

A pair of surveyors will undertake a detailed walkover survey via walkover to identify field signs of badger and identify the presence of badger setts. 

A pair of surveyors will conduct walked transects or stationary vantage point surveys along the coastline to spatial distribution and activity information of waders and wildfowl on the intertidal shorelines and sea surface. Information will be collected on OS maps or digital devices. 

The survey will be undertaken where the GLTA identifies trees with PRF or is unable to confirm their absence from the ground. The survey will also involve certified climbers using ladders or specialist roped-access equipment to further inspect target trees. 

A pair of surveyors will place static bat detectors in suitable habitat. This bat detector will be left in place for 1-2 weeks and then collected so the data can be analysed.  

Non-intrusive surveys to detect and map contrasts between buried archaeological remains and the surrounding soil. The geophysical survey will be carried out using a handheld cart or All-Terrian Vehicle (ATV) and will require the use of a standard gradiometer, which will identify buried anomalies of potential archaeological origin at specified locations. 

A non-intrusive walkover survey will be undertaken by a pair of experienced aquatic ecologists walking the full length of a watercourse (or suitable ditch) mapping and assessing the habitat for valuable aquatic features. The aquatic ecology walkover survey will determine whether there is a need for further targeted aquatic surveys (macroinvertebrate, fish and macrophytes). Macrophyte surveys may be undertaken within the watercourse (surveyors using waders) or from the bankside, with vegetation collected, analysed and returned in the field. Fish surveys may be also undertaken within the watercourse or via a boat (depending on the size of the watercourse). The fish survey uses electrofishing equipment, operated by certified surveyors and under an Environment Agency permit. (Electrofishing will be conducted subject to permit approval). 

Walkover survey to assess the topography of the land, existing land drainage and potential outfall locations for any additional drainage that may be needed during construction. Survey will be undertaken by a small team on foot. This will occur all-year round, across 1-2 days per site, depending on size of the survey area.  

A non-intrusive private water, and public, supply survey to ground truth data in relation to the use and reliance on groundwater abstractions. Surveyors will comprise interviews with abstraction licence owners to gather data on the nature of the water source and establish if scheme will bisect private distribution systems. 

Surveyor will access land by foot and using a hand auger to take a soil sample. The exact locations within each field will be determined on site by surveyor and will avoid areas such as farm tracks, field edges etc. Soil pits also be dug using a spade to assess topsoil characteristics in representative soil types. All materials exposed will be laid on plastic sheeting for describing the relevant characteristics and then returned to the hole immediately. Iti s proposed that no auger hole / soil pits are left open for more than 30 minutes and no equipment will be left on site.   

A non-intrusive survey consisting of surveyors walking predetermined transect routes observing and listening for birds. The survey included recording all the species on paper maps or digital tablets in the field. For targeted species the methodology may differ depending on the species surveyed. Depending on results in some selected areas recording of bird sounds may also be used, with recording equipment in place for at least two days. 

Two surveyors will walk the land parcel / from PRoW where appropriate to look at the nature of the land and the features within it. The surveyors will records information on a digital device and may take photos to support the recorded information. The survey will take place during daylight hours.   

A pair of surveyors will walk the length of a watercourse, drains and ditches, to gather information on the characteristics of the watercourse/drain/ditch to inform a condition assessment.  

These surveys will involve three visits, the first will be undertaken to verify the landscape characteristics, key visual receptors and preliminary viewpoint locations. The second and third will be one in the summer and one in the winter (to show the effect of seasonal vegetation). Surveyors will take photographs from agreed viewpoint locations. Equipment required includes a camera and tripod. 

External assessment of buildings/structures and ground level inspection of trees to identify potential roosting features (PRF) and classify the suitability of the building/structure/tree for supporting roosting bats.   

This initial survey will identify the requirement for further survey to confirm the presence/likely absence of PRF (if unconfirmed during the PRA/GLTA) and/or roosting bats. 

A non-intrusive private water, and public, supply survey to ground truth data in relation to the use and reliance on groundwater abstractions. The survey would comprise interviews with abstraction licence owners to gather data on the nature of the water source and establish if scheme will bisect private distribution systems.    

The survey consists of accessing land by foot and using a hand auger to take a soil sample down to describe the soils. A small number of soil pits will be dug using a spade to assess some of the topsoil characteristics in representative soil types. All materials exposed is then returned to the hole immediately following description of the profile.  

A pair of surveyors will undertake a detailed walkover survey via walkover to identify field signs of badger and identify the presence of badger setts. 

A pair of surveyors will conduct walked transects or stationary vantage point surveys along the coastline to spatial distribution and activity information of waders and wildfowl on the intertidal shorelines and sea surface. Information will be collected on OS maps or digital devices. 

The survey will be undertaken where the GLTA identifies trees with PRF or is unable to confirm their absence from the ground. The survey will also involve certified climbers using ladders or specialist roped-access equipment to further inspect target trees. 

A pair of surveyors will place static bat detectors in suitable habitat. This bat detector will be left in place for 1-2 weeks and then collected so the data can be analysed.  

Non-intrusive surveys to detect and map contrasts between buried archaeological remains and the surrounding soil. The geophysical survey will be carried out using a handheld cart or All-Terrian Vehicle (ATV) and will require the use of a standard gradiometer, which will identify buried anomalies of potential archaeological origin at specified locations. 

A non-intrusive walkover survey will be undertaken by a pair of experienced aquatic ecologists walking the full length of a watercourse (or suitable ditch) mapping and assessing the habitat for valuable aquatic features. The aquatic ecology walkover survey will determine whether there is a need for further targeted aquatic surveys (macroinvertebrate, fish and macrophytes). Macrophyte surveys may be undertaken within the watercourse (surveyors using waders) or from the bankside, with vegetation collected, analysed and returned in the field. Fish surveys may be also undertaken within the watercourse or via a boat (depending on the size of the watercourse). The fish survey uses electrofishing equipment, operated by certified surveyors and under an Environment Agency permit. (Electrofishing will be conducted subject to permit approval).