GPM Ecology has conducted several surveys to determine local distribution of species to help guide local Action Plans. These have included a Great Crested Newt survey of Woking Borough, Surrey in 2008 and distribution of White-claw Crayfish along a river corridor in Kent during 2007.
Crayfish with porcelain disease
Do Toad-Tunnels Work?
Toad migration during February and March coincides with 'rush-hour' traffic, which can be a lethal combination. This tunnel was fitted into a busy Country lane during 2002, with over 1,000 toads crossing this road and in danger of being killed each year.
Toad Tunnel
Gareth is currently coordinating a toad-tunnel 'filming' project on behalf of Surrey Amphibian and Reptile Group to help determine the extent to which tunnels are used by amphibians and their success at minimizing mortality on roads. The project was assisted with the filming-expertise provided by Surrey Dormice Group, with grant-aid from Natural England and Amphibian and Reptile Groups (UK).
Slow-worm Compost Survey
Gareth co-ordinated the NARRS
Slow-worm Compost survey between 2006 and 2008.
Some of the returned forms recorded over 20 slow-worms within compost heaps
during a single visit, demonstrating how important compost heaps can be for
slow-worms within the suburban landscape. Results of the survey are due to be
published soon.
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