Greater Manchester Ecology Unit

Ecological Searches

The Ecology Unit holds a number of data sets with ecological information. These include:

• The Register of Sites of Biological Importance
• Local Nature Reserves
• Protected Species Information
• UK BAP Species Information

Protected Species Information

We hold information on the following protected species:

• Great crested newt
• Water voles
• Badgers

We also hold limited information on:

• Bats
• Certain Schedule 1 birds
• Certain UK BAP Species (e.g. Brown Hare)

Search requests can be submitted either by the form below, in writing to the Ecology Unit or via email. Please include as much information as possible to enable us to deal with requests quickly. The form indicates the level of detail required.

Download the Search Form 37.53 KB

A Microsoft Word version of the search form is available upon request from the Ecology Unit.

Charges

An administrative charge is likely to be levied for any search undertaken. Our current search fees are:

• Search costs: £100 for the first hour + £50 per /hr for each additional or part hour
• SBI citation sheets: £30/site

We do not charge landowners and occupiers for SBI information on their own land.

Contact Information
Send us a Message	Greater Manchester Ecology Unit Tameside MBC Council Offices Wellington Road Ashton under Lyne OL6 6DL  View local map
0161 342 4409