Protected species in Lichfield District
European protected species (EPS) are protected under the conservation regulations. EPS found in Lichfield District include:
- all species of bat
- great crested newt
- otter
- white-clawed crayfish
Other species that are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act and the Protection of Badgers Act and that are often encountered through the planning process include:
- water vole
- barn owl
- grass snake
- slowworm
- common lizard
- badger
There are also some species that are given a certain level of protection within the planning process as they are the subject of a biodiversity action plan (BAP) at either the UK level or local level, and often both.