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HS&E MAP practice question: Wildlife and protected sites (2 of 4)
E. Environment A free question from our original HS&E MAP practice exam. Try it, then open the answer to see why each option is right or wrong.
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Bats, a European protected species, may be roosting in a barn you plan to convert.
What should you do first?
Choose one answer.
- AA. Have a qualified ecologist survey the barn
- BB. Start work quickly before anyone notices
- CC. Block up the holes so the bats leave
- DD. Wait until winter and then demolish the roof
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A
- A. Right: Right. GOV.UK advises a survey by a qualified ecologist if protected species might be present.
- B. Wrong: Wrong. Damaging a breeding or resting place is an offence, even by accident.
- C. Wrong: Wrong. Disturbing bats or damaging a roost is an offence.
- D. Wrong: Wrong. Bats may hibernate there in winter. Get a survey first.
Explanation
If protected species might be present, get a qualified ecologist to survey first. Disturbing them or damaging their roosts is an offence.
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