Bats roost in a wide range of locations; typical sites include trees with loose bark, holes and cracks and perhaps more commonly in buildings. In England, all bats are fully protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) and the Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Regulations 1994.. More...
Great-Crested Newts have a wide distribution in Britain, but are absent from Cornwall, Devon, and parts of Wales and Scotland. In England, great-crested newts are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) and the Conservation (Natural Habitats,&c.) Regulations 1994. More...
Key habitats for invertebrates include brownfields, farmland, soft rock cliffs and freshwater. A number of invertebrates are offered full protection under the Wildlife & Countryside Act, 1981 (as amended). More...
In the UK our reptiles occupy a wide range of habitats, including artificial habitats arising from human activities. All common reptile species (grass snakes, adders, common lizards and slow worms) native to Britain are protected by the Wildlife & Countryside Act, 1981 (as amended). More...
The water vole is widespread throughout Britain but is generally restricted to lowland areas beside water. Water voles and their place of shelter are protected under Schedule 5 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981 (as amended). More...
