Competencies for Species Survey (CSS)

On this page you will find downloadable PDF versions of guidance on the Competencies for Species Survey. The guidance covers the UK and Ireland and sets the criteria for the knowledge, skills and experience required by ecologists undertaking a range of species survey work in a professional capacity. IEEM recommends that you read the Overview document in conjunction with any of the documents on individual species.

These documents do not cover the competencies required for works or activities that may require a mitigation licence.

Overview
(Recommend reading in conjunction with each of the individual species Competencies)

Badger
Barn Owl
Bats
Brown Hare and Mountain Hare
Eurasian Otter
European Hedgehog
Great Crested Newt
Hazel Dormouse
Natterjack Toad
Pine Marten
Polecat
Red Squirrel
Reptiles
Shrews
Water Vole
White-clawed Crayfish