This publication is intended to provide guidance to people involved in actions that affect hazel dormice (Muscardinus avellanarius) in connection with built development in the UK. This includes decision-makers reviewing planning applications and ecological consultants involved in any of the following activities: surveys; design and implementation of mitigation measures; preparation of licence applications; and post-development monitoring. The book accompanies the simultaneous publication of the 3rd edition of the Hazel Dormouse Conservation Handbook.
Please note that the first print run contained some typos and omissions. The Mammal Society has produced some amendments as a PDF, that can be downloaded here (423 kb).