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At Gradwell Habitat Management, we provide professional water vole fencing installation to protect both development projects and this legally protected species. Water voles are safeguarded under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, meaning it is an offence to disturb them or damage their habitats. Our fencing systems are designed to guide and manage the safe movement of water voles during construction, ensuring full compliance with ecological legislation while allowing projects to proceed without unnecessary delays.
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Contact Gradwell Habitat Management today for expert advice and a competitive quote on water Vole fencing installation. Our team will guide you through every stage, ensuring your development is protected, compliant, and environmentally responsible.
Any development that takes place near rivers, ponds, canals, or wetlands may intersect with established water vole habitats. Without mitigation, construction can disrupt these fragile ecosystems and put developers at risk of legal penalties.
Installing water vole fencing ensures that animals are kept safely away from disturbance, reducing ecological impacts while keeping projects legally compliant.
For developers, this means greater confidence in meeting planning requirements and avoiding costly project stoppages.
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Water vole fencing is a specialist ecological mitigation measure used to contain or exclude water voles from active construction zones.
Typically installed along waterways, ditches, and wetland habitats, this fencing prevents water voles from entering high-risk areas where their safety or habitats could be compromised.
By creating a controlled barrier, water vole fencing allows developers to meet their environmental responsibilities while protecting one of the UK’s fastest-declining mammal species.
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Water vole fencing is typically constructed from durable polythene sheeting or geotextile materials, fixed securely into the ground to prevent burrowing.
The fencing creates a clear boundary that directs animals away from construction areas while still allowing ecologists to manage populations responsibly.
In many cases, fencing is used alongside trapping and relocation strategies under licence from Natural England, forming part of a wider mitigation plan.
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At Gradwell Habitat Management, our experienced ecological contractors provide tailored water vole fencing solutions for projects of all sizes. From initial site surveys to the supply and installation of fencing, we ensure every system meets current ecological legislation and best practice standards.
Our fencing is designed to be durable, effective, and compliant, helping your project progress smoothly while safeguarding vulnerable wildlife.
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Contact Gradwell Habitat Management today to discuss your water vole fencing requirements.
We’ll provide expert advice, a site-specific plan, and a competitive quote to ensure your development remains both compliant and environmentally responsible.
At Gradwell Habitat Management, we provide specialist habitat fencing solutions across the UK, helping developers, builders, and landowners stay compliant with wildlife legislation.
From large-scale conservation sites to private estates and farmland
