Otters

	Otters

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The otter is a medium-sized semi-aquatic mammal which is associated chiefly with unpolluted and relatively undisturbed rivers and other wetland habitats. It is fully protected under both UK and European legislation, and this extends to any places which are used for shelter and breeding.

During the last two decades otters have begun to re-colonise many river systems in South Wales where they previously occurred, but were lost from in the 1960s and '70s. Otter is now once again well-established in South Wales and is continuing to expand its range in the region.

Our team have many years' experience of otter survey work, as well as in applying for derogation licences and the implementation of mitigation measures, including artificial otter holt construction.

Otters are largely nocturnal in habit

Otter surveys require extensive experience

Click here to download optimal survey and mitigation period timetable