Reptile Survey and Mitigation Strategy for Health Park at Behind Berry in Somerton, Somerset
The Extended Phase 1 habitat survey carried out at this site outlined for development with a GP surgery and care home identified suitable habitat for reptiles which would be lost to the development. jh ecology completed a reptile survey which identified a large population of slow worm present on the site. We designed a detailed mitigation strategy, which included the identification of a suitable translocation site. 310 slow worms were translocated to a nearby environmental centre. Construction of the GP surgery and care home in Somerton are now completed and occupied.