Preliminary Ecological Appraisal

Internal and External Bat Survey

Martlets Upper Dicker

Martlets, Upper Dicker April 2016

Contents 1.0 INTRODUCTION ...... 4 BACKGROUND ...... 4 SITE CONTEXT AND STATUS ...... 4 2.0 METHODOLOGY ...... 9 DESKTOP STUDY ...... 9 PRELIMINARY ECOLOGICAL APPRAISAL ...... 9 INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL BAT SURVEYS ...... 10 ASSESSMENT FOR BATS ...... 11 BADGER SURVEY ...... 12 HABITAT SUITABILITY FOR REPTILES ...... 13 HABITAT SUITABILITY FOR GREAT CRESTED NEWTS ...... 14 LIMITATIONS ...... 14 3.0 RESULTS ...... 15 DESKTOP STUDY ...... 15 HABITAT PHASE 1 SURVEY ...... 17 INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL BAT SURVEY ...... 19 TREE SURVEY FOR ROOSTING BATS ...... 20 BADGER SURVEY ...... 20 HABITAT SUITABILITY FOR REPTILES ...... 20 HABITAT SUITABILITY FOR GREAT CRESTED NEWTS ...... 20 OTHER ...... 22 4.0 DISCUSSION ...... 22 SITE ...... 22 HABITAT ...... 22 PROTECTED SPECIES ...... 23 GENERAL SITE ENHANCEMENTS ...... 27 5.0 CONCLUSIONS ...... 27 6.0 REFERENCES ...... 29 APPENDIX 1. PHASE 1 HABITAT MAP ...... 30 APPENDIX 2: PHOTOS ...... 31 APPENDIX 3: BIOLOGICAL RECORDS ...... 32

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LIABILITIES:

Whilst every effort has been made to guarantee the accuracy of this report, it should be noted that living creatures are capable of migration and whilst protected species may not have been located during the survey duration, their presence may be found on a site at a later date.

The views and opinions contained within this document are based on a reasonable timeframe between the completion of the survey and the commencement of any works. If there is any delay between the commencement of works that may conflict with timeframes laid out within this document, or have the potential to allow the ingress of protected species, a suitably qualified ecologist should be consulted.

It is the duty of care of the landowner/developer to act responsibly and comply with current environmental legislation if protected species are suspected or found prior to or during works.

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1.0 Introduction

Background

1.1 The Ecology Partnership was commissioned by DMH Stallard to undertake a

preliminary ecological appraisal and internal/external bat inspection at Martlets on

Coldharbour Road in Upper Dicker, East Sussex.

1.2 This report presents the results of The Ecology Partnership’s surveys in and around the

site, which aims specifically to assess the site’s potential to support protected species and

protected habitats that may be affected by the proposed development.

1.3 Section 2 of this report sets out the methodologies of the Ecology Partnership’s surveys.

In section 3 the results of the surveys are presented. Discussions and implications for

development are found in section 4, including general site enhancements. Conclusions

drawn from the report are presented in section 5.

Site Context and Status

1.4 The site is located on Coldharbour Road in Upper Dicker, approximately 2.5km to the

west of the town of Hailsham in East Sussex. The site covers approximately 0.5ha and

includes a residential dwelling, a cattery and associated gardens and hardstanding. The

site is surrounded by a mosaic of agricultural fields and low-density housing with small

areas of woodland located to the southeast and west. Within a 2km radius of the site is a

Site of Special Scientific (SSSI) and numerous Sites of Nature Conservation Interest

(SNCIs).

1.5 The approximate red line boundary of the site is shown in Figure 1 overleaf. This was

also the approximate survey boundary.

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Figure 1: Approximate location of the red line boundary

Description of Proposed Development

1.6 It is understood that the development will involve demolition of existing buildings to be

replaced with a small residential development. The plans are yet to be finalised and will

be influenced by a number of surveys of which ecology is one.

Planning Policies

1.7 National and local planning policies may have an affect on the proposed development.

The following paragraphs identify relevant planning policies and discuss these in the

context of the site.

1.8 Under the NERC Act (2006) “Every public authority must, in exercising its functions,

have regard, so far as is consistent with the proper exercise of those functions, to the

purpose of conserving biodiversity”. In order to comply with this ‘Biodiversity Duty’,

planning decisions must ensure that they adequately consider the potential ecological

impacts of a proposed development.

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1.9 In compliance with Section 41 of the NERC Act, the Secretary of State has published a list

of species and habitats considered to be of principle importance for conserving

biodiversity. These were known as BAP habitats and species. The UK BAP lists of

priority species and habitats remain an important and valuable reference certainly at

county levels. However, the UK Post 2010 Biodiversity Framework (published 2012) has

succeeded BAP. It was produced by JNCC and Defra, on behalf of the Four Countries'

Biodiversity Group (4CBG), through which the environment departments of all four

governments in the UK work together to achieve the ‘Aichi Biodiversity Targets’ and the

aims of the EU biodiversity strategy.

1.10 National policy guidance is provided by National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF),

which sets out the Government's planning policies for and how they should be

applied. Section 11 of the document is entitled ‘Conserving and Enhancing the Natural

Environment’. This section highlights the following:

‘The planning system should contribute to and enhance the natural and local environment by:

• Protecting and enhancing valued landscapes, geological conservation interests and soils;

• Recognising the wider benefits of ecosystem services;

• Minimising impacts on biodiversity and providing net gains in biodiversity where

possible, contributing to the Government’s commitment to halt the overall decline in

biodiversity, including by establishing coherent ecological networks that are more

resilient to current and future pressures;

• Preventing both new and existing development from contributing to or being put at

unacceptable risk from, or being adversely affected by unacceptable levels of soil, air,

water or noise pollution or land instability; and

• Remediating and mitigating despoiled, degraded, derelict, contaminated and unstable

land, where appropriate’

1.11 In addition to this the following paragraphs are also considered to be relevant:

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‘In preparing plans to meet development needs, the aim should be to minimise pollution and other

adverse effects on the local and natural environment. Plans should allocate land with the least

environmental or amenity value, where consistent with other policies in this Framework.’

‘Planning policies and decisions should encourage the effective use of land by re-using land that

has been previously developed (brownfield land), provided that it is not of high environmental

value. Local planning authorities may continue to consider the case for setting a locally

appropriate target for the use of brownfield land.’

1.12 The site falls under the jurisdiction of the Council. The Wealden

District Core Strategy Local Plan was adopted in 2013 and contains local policies relating

to nature conservation. The main policies drawn from these, which are relevant to the

site, are indicated below:

Policy WCS12: Biodiversity

“In order to contribute to the biodiversity targets provided in the Sussex Biodiversity Action

Plan, the Council will prevent a net loss of biodiversity, ensure a comprehensive network of

habitats, and work with partners to maximise opportunities to ensure habitats, biodiversity

features and ecological networks are maintained, restored, enhance and where possible created to

achieve a net gain in biodiversity and sustain wildlife in both rural and urban areas. This will be

achieved through the development and implementation of an integrated green network strategy.

In accordance with Planning Policy Statement 9 there may be exceptional circumstances when

compensatory measures for a net loss of biodiversity are required. Appropriate compensatory

measures will be required to contribute to Wealden’s overall biodiversity resource, and may

include enhancement of Wealden’s Biodiversity Opportunity Areas and other relevant

Biodiversity Action Plan habitats, so that there is overall no net loss of biodiversity.

In order to avoid the adverse effect on the integrity of the Special Protection Area

and Special Area of Conservation it is the Council's intention to reduce the recreational impact of

visitors resulting from new housing development within 7 kilometres of Ashdown Forest by

creating an exclusion zone of 400 metres for net increases in dwellings in the Delivery and Site

Allocations Development Plan Document and requiring provision of Suitable Alternative

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Natural Green Space and contributions to on-site visitor management measures as part of policies

required as a result of development at SD1, SD8, SD9 and SD10 in the Strategic Sites

Development Plan Document. Mitigation measures within 7 kilometres of Ashdown Forest for

windfall development, including provision of Suitable Alternative Natural Green Space and on-

site visitor management measures will be contained within the Delivery and Sites Allocation

Development Plan Document and will be associated with the implementation of the integrated

green network strategy. In the meantime the Council will work with appropriate partners to

identify Suitable Alternative Natural Green Space and on-site management measures at

Ashdown Forest so that otherwise acceptable development is not prevented from coming forward

by the absence of acceptable mitigation.

The Council will also undertake further investigation of the impacts of nitrogen deposition on the

Ashdown Forest Special Area of Conservation so that its effects on development in the longer

term can be more fully understood and mitigated if appropriate. “

Policy WCS13: Green Infrastructure

“The District’s existing network of green infrastructure will be protected, improved and enhanced

by the implementation of a Green Infrastructure Strategy, ensuring a multifunctional, accessible

network which maintains and improves biodiversity and landscape character, increases

opportunities for healthy living and contributes to healthy ecosystems and climate change

objectives.

Development proposals will not be permitted which would result in the loss of existing open space

or harm to Wealden’s network of green spaces unless measures are incorporated within the

development that will either mitigate the effects of development or alternative and suitable

provision is made that is accessible, of good quality and value to its users, in an appropriate

location, at an appropriate scale and nature and would positively contribute to the overall network

of green space.

All new residential development will be required to contribute to the green infrastructure network

and where appropriate to make provision for new or enhancement of existing open space. Where

the scale of development would be too small to make on-site provision, the Council will seek

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developer contributions either towards the improvement of existing open spaces or towards the

provision of open space elsewhere.”

1.13 The site was surveyed to assess its ecological value and to ensure compliance with

national and local plan policies. The report has been produced with reference to current

guidelines for preliminary ecological appraisal (CIEEM 2013) and in accordance with BS

42020:2013 Biodiversity – Code of Practise for Planning and Development.

2.0 Methodology

Desktop Study

2.1 A desktop study search was completed using an internet-based mapping service

(www.magic.gov.uk) for statutory designated sites and two internet-based aerial

mapping services (maps.google.co.uk) were used to understand the habitats present in

and around the survey area and habitat linkages and features (ponds, woodlands etc.)

within the wider landscape.

Preliminary Ecological Appraisal

2.2 An extended preliminary ecological appraisal was undertaken on 20th April 2016 by

Chris Jennings BSc (Hons) MSc MCIEEM and Vicky Hale (Hons) CEnv MCIEEM. The

surveyors identified the habitats present, following the standard ‘Phase 1 habitat survey’

auditing method developed by the Joint Nature Conservancy Council (JNCC). The site

was surveyed on foot and the existing habitats and land uses were recorded on an

appropriately scaled map (JNCC 2010). In addition, the dominant species in each

habitat were recorded. The potential for the site to support protected species was also

assessed.

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Internal and External Bat Surveys

2.3 An internal and external examination of the buildings was undertaken. Buildings that

are considered to have a high potential to support roosting bats would include the

following:

• Agricultural buildings (e.g. farmhouses, barns and out buildings) of traditional

brick or stone construction and/or with exposed beams;

• Buildings with weather boarding and/or hanging tiles that are within 200m of

woodland and/or water;

• Pre 1960s detached buildings and structures within 200m of woodland and/or

water;

• Pre 1914 buildings within 400m of woodland and/or water;

• Pre 1914 buildings with gable ends or slate roofs regardless of location;

• Buildings which are located within or immediately adjacent to woodland and/or

immediately adjacent to water;

• Dutch barns or livestock buildings with a single skin roof and board and gap or

Yorkshire boarding if, following a preliminary roost assessment the site, appear to

be particularly suited to bats.

2.4 The surveyors assessed the buildings visually and searched for evidence such as:

• Staining beneath or around a hole caused by natural oils in bat fur.

• Bat droppings beneath a hole, roost or resting area.

• Audible squeaking from within a hole.

• (especially flies) around a hole.

• Dead bats.

2.5 The buildings were accessed during the day. An external investigation assessed the tiles,

any weatherboarding and structural timber joints of the building. This was undertaken

in order to see if there were access points readily available for bats to utilise or crevices

that bats could be roosting in.

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Tree Assessment for Bats

2.6 As well as roosting in buildings, bats can use to rest, give birth, raise young and/or

hibernate. Roosts may be found in the following features:

• Woodpecker holes, natural cracks and rot holes in trunks and branches

• Frost cracks

• Trunk and branch splits

• Hollow sections of trunk and branches

• Loose bark

• Cavities beneath old buttresses and coppice stools

• Dense epicormic growth

• Dense ivy cover

2.7 Veteran trees typically exhibit many of these features and should usually be regarded as

sites with clear potential, but any tree possessing one or more such feature, may host

bats. Any tree species can be suitable but and often seem to be the preferred

option. However, bats rarely restrict themselves to one tree. They change their roost sites

frequently, sometimes every two to three days, looking for small differences in

temperature and humidity.

2.8 Roosts of bats in trees may be identified from the following field signs:

• Black stains beneath cracks, splits and other features where bat droppings have

fallen;

• Dark marks at entrance points where bats have rubbed against the wood and left

natural body oils;

• Feeding remains beneath roosts, such as wings;

• Chattering of bats;

• Bat droppings under access points;

• Scratch marks around a feature (cavity or split) caused by bat claws;

• Urine stains below the entrance or end of split;

• Large roosts or regularly used sites may produce an odour;

• Flies around the entrance, attracted by the smell of guano.

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2.9 Trees scheduled for arboricultural work should also be assessed, and may be categorised

(Table 1) to relate the value of their features to recommended actions. This approach

allows trees to be graded according to their potential to support bat roosts. Trees may be

assessed as having the potential to support bats (from an individual to a larger roost)

even if no bats have been found.

Table 1. Protocol for visual inspection of trees due to be affected by arboricultural work, to assess the value of the trees to bats. Taken from Table 4.1 within the ‘Bat Surveys for Professional Ecologists: Good Practice Guidelines (3rd edition), 2016’.

Suitability Description Roosting habitat Negligible Negligible habitat features on-site likely to be used by roosting bats. Low A tree of sufficient size and age to contain PRFs* but with none seen from the ground or features seen with only very limited roosting potential. Moderate A tree with one or more potential roost sites that could be used by bats due to their size, shelter, protection, conditions and surrounding habitat but unlikely to support a roost of high conservation status. High A tree with one or more potential roost sites that are obviously suitable for use by larger numbers of bats on a more regular basis and potentially for longer periods of time due to their size, shelter, protection, conditions and surrounding habitat. *Potential roost features

Badger Survey

2.10 A badger survey was undertaken at the site to assess if badgers were using the area and

if any setts were located on the site and 30m away from the site that might constrain

development. The evaluation of badger activity was based on methodology developed

for the National Survey of Badgers (Creswell et al., 1990) and includes searching for

badger field signs such as setts, badger pathways, tracks (pawprints), dung piles with

latrines, badger hairs and feeding signs such as snuffle holes.

2.11 During the survey, all habitats potentially suitable for badgers were systematically

examined for evidence of badger activity including:

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• Setts: several sett types may be present within a social group territory, ranging

from a single hole to numerous interconnecting tunnels. Setts can be categorised

into main, annexe, subsidiary and outlier (Wilson et al., 1997).

• Latrine sites: badgers characteristically deposit dung in pits, which may be located

along the boundaries and within the social group territory. These sites serve as

means of inter- and intra-group communication.

• Paths and runs: well used routes between setts and/or foraging areas. Often used

by generations of badgers.

• Snuffle holes: areas of disturbed vegetation often formed by badgers foraging for

ground dwelling invertebrates such as earthworms and larvae and the

underground storage organs of .

• Hair: often found among spoil and bedding outside entrances to setts or snagged

on fences (such as barbwire) along well-used runs.

• Footprints: easily distinguishable from other large mammal species. Often found

along paths and runs or in spoil outside sett entrances.

Habitat Suitability for Reptiles

2.12 Habitat surveys were carried out to assess the potential of the site to hold populations of

reptile species. This involved looking for the presence of factors that would increase the

suitability of the site for reptiles such as:

• Scrub and grassland (long sward) mosaic across the site;

• Features that can be potential hibernation sites for common reptiles such as log

piles;

• Grass tussocks within the grassland that can act as shelter and burrowing sites;

• Water bodies or damp places on site (grass snakes);

• Compost heaps or decaying vegetation (slow worms);

• Features that can act as refugia on the ground such as disused roofing felt.

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Habitat Suitability for Great Crested Newts

2.13 Habitat surveys were carried out to assess the potential of the site to hold great crested

newts (Triturus cristatus). Before visiting site, searches on Google Maps and Magic Maps

were carried out to assess the habitat types in the wider landscape. On site, surveyors

looked for the presence of factors that would increase the suitability of the site for great

crested newts (GCNs) such as:

• The presence of suitable breeding place (water bodies) on site and within 500m of

the site in the wider landscape;

• Habitat connectivity between ponds (if present) in the wider landscape and on

site;

• The condition of the ponds whether there were factors that would render them

unsuitable for GCNs such as fish;

• Land uses surrounding the site that may affect the potential of the site to hold

GCNs such as agriculture;

• Type of suitable habitat on site such as scrub/grassland mosaic;

• Patches of woodland in the wider landscape that can provide terrestrial habitat;

• Any barriers between known populations of GCNs such as motorways and roads;

• Hibernation features on site for GCNs such as log and rubble piles.

Limitations

2.14 It should be noted that whilst every effort has been made to provide a comprehensive

description of the site, no single investigation could ensure the complete characterisation

and prediction of the natural environment.

2.15 The protected species assessment provides a preliminary view of the likelihood of

protected species occurring on-site, based on the suitability of the habitat and any direct

evidence on site. It should not be taken as providing a full and definitive survey of any

protected species group. The assessment is only valid for the time when the survey was

carried out. Additional surveys may be recommended if, on the basis of this assessment

it is considered reasonably likely that protected species may be present.

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3.0 Results

Desktop Study

3.1 Approximately 1.2km northeast of the site is the Lower Dicker Site of Special Scientific

Interest (SSSI) and approximately 2.7km southwest is the SSSI and

Local Nature Reserve (LNR).

3.2. Other than statutory designations, there are a number of Local Wildlife Sites that have

been designated as Sites of Nature Conservation Interest (SNCIs) within 2km of site.

These include:

• Michelham Priory SNCI approximately 0.7km southeast of site;

• Bramble Grove SNCI approximately 1km southeast of site;

• Abbots and Wilmington Wood & Milton Hide SNCI approximately 1.3km

southeast of site;

• Beaton’s Wood SNCI approximately 1.6km south of the site.

3.3. There are also a number of lowland mixed deciduous woodlands around the site, which

are a priority habitat. These include an unnamed woodland approximately 120m

southeast of the site and another approximately 450m west of the site.

3.4. Satellite imagery revealed three ponds within a 250m radius of the site boundary and

many more in the wider landscape.

3.5. A 2km data search was requested from the Sussex Biological Records Centre. The

records closest to site and recorded within the last 10 years have been included. Further

information from the data request is included in the appendix.

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Table 1: Notable species records within 2km of the site in the last 10 years

Species Status Most recent Record distance record Great Crested Newt European Protected Species; 2015 Approximately Triturus cristatus Habitat and Species Directive 1.6km (1992) Annex 2 and 4; Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981 as amended) Schedule 5; Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act (2006); National BAP Priority Species Slow Worm Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981 2015 Approximately Anguis fragilis as amended) Schedule 5; Natural 1.6km Environment and Rural Communities Act (2006); National BAP Priority Species Common Lizard Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981 2014 Approximately Zootoca vivipara as amended) Schedule 5; Natural 1.6km Environment and Rural Communities Act (2006); National BAP Priority Species Serotine Conservation of Habitats and 2011 Approximately Eptesicus serotinus Species Regulations (2010) 500m Schedule 2; Habitat and Species Directive (1992) Annex 4; Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981 as amended) Schedule 9.4b & 9.4c Natterer’s Bat Conservation of Habitats and 2012 Within 2km Myotis nattereri Species Regulations (2010) Schedule 2; Habitat and Species Directive (1992) Annex 4; Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981 as amended) Schedule 9.4b & 9.4c Noctule Conservation of Habitats and 2013 Approximately Nyctalus noctula Species Regulations (2010) 350m Schedule 2; Habitat and Species Directive (1992) Annex 4; Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981 as amended) Schedule 9.4b & 9.4c Common Pipistrelle Conservation of Habitats and 2013 Approximately Pipistrellus pipistrellus Species Regulations (2010) 350m Schedule 2; Habitat and Species Directive (1992) Annex 4; Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981 as amended) Schedule 9.4b & 9.4c Soprano Pipistrelle Conservation of Habitats and 2013 Approximately Pipistrellus pygmaeus Species Regulations (2010) 350m

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Schedule 2; Habitat and Species Directive (1992) Annex 4; Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981 as amended) Schedule 9.4b & 9.4c Brown Long-eared Conservation of Habitats and 2013 Approximately Bat Species Regulations (2010) 350m Plecotus auritus Schedule 2; Habitat and Species Directive (1992) Annex 4; Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981 as amended) Schedule 9.4b & 9.4c Red Kite Birds Directive Annex 1; Wildlife 2014 Within 2km Milvus milvus and Countryside Act (1981 as amended) Schedule 1 Hobby Bern Convention Appendix 2; 2007 Within 2km Falco subbuteo Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981 as amended) Schedule 1 Lapwing Birds Directive Annex 2.2; Natural 2013 Within 2km Vanellus vanellus Environment and Rural Communities Act (2006); National BAP Priority Species Barn Owl Bern Convention Appendix 2; 2014 Within 2km Tyto alba Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981 as amended) Schedule 1

Habitat Phase 1 Survey

3.6. The site is currently a mixed use site, with a residential dwelling in the form of a small

bungalow and a small cattery business. The site comprises, the residential buildings,

cattery buildings and pens, areas of hardstanding, a former swimming pool which

appears to have been filled in and well maintained gardens.

Amenity grassland and scattered trees

3.7. Much of the site was comprised of short sward lawn. The lawn appears to be regularly

mown, with species present including perennial rye grass (Lolium perenne), Yorkshire fog

(Holcus lanatus), red fescue (Festuca rubra agg), creeping buttercup ( repens),

meadow buttercup (), daisy (Bellis perennis), dandelion (Taraxacum agg),

and lesser celandine (Ranunculus ficaria agg). Trees were planted throughout the lawn in

low density, with small trees present within the north western and south eastern

corners. A small pine (Pinus sp.) and small beech () tree were also present

within the lawn.

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Tree lines and hedgerow with trees

3.8. Tree lines were present on the boundaries of the site, predominantly along the the

southern and western boundaries. The western boundary was lined with elder

(Sambucus nigra), bramble (Rubus fruticosus), hawthorn ( monogyna), ivy (Hedera

helix), bamboo species, cypress species, mature ash (Fraxinus excelsior) and a mature Acer

species. The southern boundary was more a treeline than a hedgerow with a line of

mature trees, these however appeared to be largely outside of the site boundary. Species

present included mature oak (Quercus robur) and ash and hawthorn. The eastern

boundary is largely made up of cypress species and a section of wall. The northern

section of the site contains a beech hedge adjacent to Coldharbour Rd a, the remaining

section of the northern boundary that runs along the adjacent properties rear boundaries

was made up of small sections of hedge and fence.

Buildings and Hardstanding

3.9. Approximately a third of the site was comprised of buildings and hardstanding. This

was in the form of concrete, paving and gravel in and around the residential and cattery

buildings present largely to the north and the east of the site.

Introduced and Ornamental Planting

3.10. Some small ornamental beds were present within the site, these were associated with the

buildings to the east. Species present included lungwort (Pulmonaria officinalis) and an

assortment of non native .

Bare Earth

3.11. A patch of bare earth was present where what is believed to be a swimming pool has been filled in, this was situated within a paved area to the east of the site.

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Internal and External Bat Survey

3.12. The buildings located within the red line boundary were assessed for evidence of

roosting bats and their potential to support roosting bats internally and externally. The

survey included an inspection of the loft void of the residential bungalow on site.

Bungalow and Garage

3.13. The main residential building on site was a bungalow situatued to the north east of the

site adjacent to Coldharbour Rd. The bungalow contained a sizeable roof void which ran

the length of the property. The void was situated under a pitched tiled roof, with

bitumen felt lining the tiles internally. The northern end of the void was cluttered with

house hold belongings and appears to be subject to some disturbance. The southern end

of the void appeared to be less disturbed and a small section of the void had been

partioned off with an open hatch through into the next section. Mouse droppings were

scattered throughout the roof void, present on the base, scattered between the household

belongings. Approximately 10 bat droppings were recorded scattered between the

chimney and the partition wall to the south of the void. The southern section was not

fully inspected due to wasp activity and the presence of a potential nest.

3.14. Externally the house contained relatively few features that bats would typically roost

within, although there were some small gaps under the large concrete tiles, most notably

where the solar pannels have been secured to the roof structure. These gaps may provide

access into the roof void for bats. In addition there were some gaps present under

hanging tiles at the front of the property, these may be used by crevice dwelling bat

species.

Outbuildings

3.15. The outbuildings on site were largely cattery buildings, providing acommodation for

cats. The buildings were largely wooden framed with wire mesh and a plastic roof.

These pens were not considered to have features to support roosting bats. Other

outbuildings included small summer house type sheds, garden sheds and a green house.

To the rear of the plot close to the southern boundary was a sizeable shed. This was

constructed of both metal corregated sheeting and wooden weatherboarding. No

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evidence of bats was present within the building. The weatherboarding was inspected

for potential to support roosting bats, however, the weatherboarding did was not tacked

on to another structure, therefore providing no void behind the boarding itself in which

a bat could roost.

Tree Survey for Roosting Bats

3.16. A number of sizeable mature trees were present on the boundaries of the site, mainly the

southern boundary, although these trees appeared to be outside the red line boundary.

These trees did not possess obvious features for roosting bats to exploit, however a

number of them did have a covering of ivy which may obscure suitable features from

view from ground level. A large oak tree was present on site, to the south just north of

the metal and timber clad outbuilding. This tree contained large hole on the southern

side of an upper branch close to the main stem. It was considered that this feature may

support roosting bats and was classed as having moderate potential.

Badger Survey

3.17. No badger setts were located on site. No latrines, snuffle holes or mammal pathways

were identified. Badgers from the surrounding area may use the site for commuting or

foraging purposes.

Habitat Suitability for Reptiles

3.18. The site offered little in the way of suitable habitat for reptiles. The lawn was at a very

short sward at the time of the survey and the remaining habitats on site comprised

hardstanding and buildings. It was not considered likely that reptiles were likely to be

present on site.

Habitat Suitability for Great Crested Newts

3.19. No ponds are present within the red line boundary of the site. However, online mapping

and photographs show three ponds within 250m of the site.

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Figure 2: Approximate location of ponds within 250m of the site

3.20. Pond 1 was viewed from Camberlot road. The pond appeared to be relatively shallow at

the time of survey and it was considered uncertain whether the pond would continously

hold a suitable amount of water to provide breeding great crested newt, however the

pond was not fully accessed as it was in private land. Pond 2 was also set within private

land close to a farm yard to the north east and pond 3 was set within the grounds of St

Bedes School to the south.

3.21. The site itself did not contain any potential great crested newt breeding ponds, although

a small section of wet ditch was present on the southern boundary at the time of the

survey. This feature however is considered likely be temporary and flood after periods

of rainfall and dry throughout the summer. On aerial photographs a swimming pool

appears on site, however at the time of survey the swimming pool had been filled in.

3.22. The site had limited opportunitiy for great crested newts in their terestrial phase. The site

was largely hardstanding, buildings and very short mown lawn offering very limited

habitat for great crested newts for refuge from predators and foraging.

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Other Species

3.23. Nesting birds are likely to be present on site, especially within the mature trees and

hedgerows on the site boundaries. Nesting birds may also be present within some of the

disused buildings on site, notably the shed near the southern boundary of site.

3.24. The habitats present on site were not considered to be suitable for supporting a range of

species such as water voles or otters.

3.25. No woodland is present on site and the habitats which are present are not considered

suitable for dormice.

4.0 Discussion

Site

4.1 The site is not located within or adjacent to any statuary designated sites nor any areas of

ancient woodland. The Lower Dicker SSSI is approximately 1.2km from site, however

this was designated for its geological characteristics rather than biodiversity. The

Arlington Reservoir SSSI and LNR is an important ornithological site, particularly for

wintering birds. However, it is a relatively large distance from site at over 2km away. It

is considered that the development will not adversely affect either of these areas with

regard to ecology.

4.2 There are 4 SNCIs within 2km of the site, the closest of which is Michelham Priory at

approximately 700m southeast. These have been designated by the local authority for

their diversity of habitat types and associated wildlife. Given the scale of the

development and distance from these areas, it is not considered that the development

will adversely affect the ecological functionality of these areas.

Habitat

4.3 The habitats present on-site are common and widespread. The site is a previously

developed site and is currently a residential property and operational cattery business.

The amenity grassland, bare earth, buildings and hardstanding and ornamental beds all

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offer very limited opportunities for wildlife. The scattered fruit trees on site may provide

food sources for wildlife although they are largely small in size and considered unlikely

to support nesting birds. The mature oak tree on site is considered to be of significant

wildlife value at site level and it is considered that the tree lines and hedgerows on site

may offer opportunities for nesting birds, small mammals and common amphibians.

Protected Species

Bats

4.4 Approximately 10 bat droppings were present within the roof void of the residential

bungalow on site, indicating a likely summer or occasional roost within the building by a

small number of bats. The droppings were relatively fat in shape with a tapered end

which may indicate a serotine roost, however this could not be conclusively determined

during the site visit. As a roost is present, if the building is to be affected as part of

proposals, it is recommened that further survey work for bats are undertaken on the

building to establish the type of roost present on site and which species is using it. Bat

roosts are legally protected therefore to destroy a roost, a licence from Natural England

licence will need to be obtained to legalise any works to the building, with a method

statement and mitigation strategy included. Further survey work will inform the licence

application and it is recommended that two dusk emergence surveys and a dawn return

to roost survey are undertaken.

4.5 It is recommended that the mature oak tree to the south of the site is incorporated into

any plans for the site and retained post development. If the tree is to be removed it is

recommended that further survey work is undertaken, prior to any works to the tree.

Badgers

4.6 No evidence of badger use was identified at the time of the survey. No active or inactive

badger setts were identified on-site as such no further surveys are recommended and the

site is not considered to be constrained by badgers. Badgers may reside in the

surrounding habitats and may visit part of the development site to forage. Foraging and

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commuting habitat is not legally protected, however safety measures can be taken to

ensure no badgers are harmed during the development process.

4.7 It is recommended that all excavations and trenches associated with the construction

phase are either covered at night or supplemented with a means of escape for any

badgers that may fall into the excavation whilst foraging.

Reptiles

4.8 Grassland can be good habitat for foraging reptiles, however the sward height at the

time of the survey was very short and the grassland on site appears to be heavily

managed. Reptiles prefer tussocky grassland with longer sward heights for foraging and

cover from predators. Therefore, it is recommended that the grassland be kept short to

avoid providing suitable habitat for such species. Currently the site does not support

habitat suitable for reptiles as such the site is not considered to be constrained by reptiles

and no further surveys are recommended.

Great Crested Newts

4.9 Several ponds were present within the local area which may support great crested newt

populations. There are no waterbodies on site which were considered to be suitable

breeding ponds for great crested newts. A small section of wet ditch was present on the

southern boundary of the site, however this is considered likely to dry up regularly and

water levels likely to be subject to rainfall events. The site itself is considered to have

poor quality habitat for great crested newts in their terrestrial phase. The site consists of

already developed land, which is well maintained, with the amenity grassland mown to

a very short sward and well maintained gardens and buildings on site. The majority of

the buildings on site are cattery buildings, used to hold the current owners own cats and

cats from customers and not considered refuge for great crested newts.

4.10 A Natural England rapid risk assessment was carried out for the site. This tool can be

used to assess the likely impacts on great crested newts from the development of the site

and takes into account the area of land to be developed and the distance from the three

potential great crested newt ponds, located within 250metres of the site boundary.

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Figure 3: Natural England rapid risk assessment

4.11 The risk assessment takes into account the distance of all three potential great crested

breeding ponds. It is considered that the likelihood of an offence against great crested

newts would also be further reduced considering that the habitat on site is considered

largely very poor for great crested newts.

4.12 Where present, great crested newts tend to remain in close proximity to their breeding

pond and whilst a maximum routine migratory range has been estimated as

approximately 250m from a breeding pond (Franklin, 1993; Oldham and Nicholson,

1986; Jehle, 2000), one study by Robert Jehle, (2000) demonstrated a ‘terrestrial zone’ of

63m, within which 95% of summer refuges were located. A further study (Jehle, R &

Arntzen, JW. 2000) showed that after the breeding season 64% of newts were recorded

within 20m of the pond edge.

4.13 In addition to this, English Nature (now Natural England) published findings of a

research report into the efficiency of capture techniques and the value of different

habitats for great crested newts, which stated that ‘The most comprehensive mitigation, in

relation to avoiding disturbance, killing or injury is appropriate within 50m of a breeding pond. It

will also almost always be necessary to actively capture newts 50-100m away. However, at

distances greater than 100m, there should be careful consideration as to whether attempts to

capture newts are necessary or the most effective option to avoid incidental mortality. At

distances greater than 200-250m, capture operations will hardly ever be appropriate.’ This report

also identified clear correlations between the number of newts captured and certain

habitats where four habitats (woodland, arable land, post-industrial habitats and

hedgerows) were found regularly to predict the number of newts captured. It can

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therefore be surmised that greater densities of great crested newts will be found within

or in close proximity to areas of favourable terrestrial habitat such as woodland and

boundary features.

4.14 Certainly ponds 2 and 3 are in relatively close proximity to a block of woodland which

would support good opportunities for great crested newts and it is considered that any

newts if present within these water bodies are likely to gravitate towards the block of

woodland or indeed more features such as hedgerow and tussocky grassland within the

immediate surrounds of the pond. Pond 1 lies within the corner of a field used as

pasture. The pond lies to the north of the village the other side of Coldhabour Lane, and

beyond residential development, which may act as a barrier to dispersal for some extent

considering more suitable habitat is found in the immediate surroundings of the pond.

4.15 It is concluded that due to the type, scale and location of the works that it is highly

unlikely that an offence would be committed, therefore no licence from Natural England

would be required. No further surveys are recommended and the site is not considered

to be constrained by GCNs.

Breeding Birds

4.16 The hedgerows, scattered trees and tree lines on site as well as some buildings such as

the shed to the south of the site, may offer opportunities for nesting birds. It is

considered that these features should be removed outside of nesting birds season (March

– September inclusive) or following a nesting bird check from a suitably qualified

ecologist.

4.17 Nest boxes should be installed in order to provide new nesting opportunities for birds

and to achieve ecological enhancements These can be hung on the buildings or

surrounding mature trees post development. Recommended boxes include:

• Schwegler 1N Deep Nest Box – give added nest protection from predators

• Schwegler 1B Bird Box – general purpose bird box, suitable for many species

• Schwegler Bird House – This is suitable for all common garden birds and may be

attached to a building or wall so is suitable for siting behind climbing plant.

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Other species

4.18 It was considered unlikely that dormice were present within the hedgerows around the

edges of the site. The tree line to the south of site lacks any suitable understorey for

nesting dormice. The sections of garden hedgerow were considered unlikely to support a

range of species to support a dormice population. No records of dormice were present

within the record search.

4.19 The site did not support habitats which are considered suitable to support dormice,

otters or water voles.

General Site Enhancements

4.20 It is recommended that fruit trees are incorporated within the final design, these will

compensate for the loss of the fruit trees present on site and will provide a food source

for local wildlife.

4.21 Log and rubble piles can be built to provide hibernacula habitats for potential species

such as common amphibian species and small mammal species.

5.0 Conclusions

5.1. The site does not lie within or adjacent to any statutory or non statutory designated sites.

The site is already developed land and currently an occupied residential property and

operational cattery business. The site is considered to be of low ecological value with

value at site level only.

5.2 The development is not considered to cause adverse effects to the surrounding landscape

and will not fragment green habitats.

5.3 Approximately 10 bat droppings were recorded within the roof void of the residential

bungalow on site. To establish which species is using the roof space as a roof and the

numbers of bats using the property further survey work is recommended. It is

recommended that two dusk emergence surveys and one dawn return to roost surveys

are carried out on site. The results of which can be used to inform a mitigation strategy

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and an application for a Natural England European protected species licence for the

destruction of the roost.

5.4 No evidence of badgers was found in or around the site. However, badgers may use the

local area and so should be considered during construction works. No further surveys

are recommended.

5.5 Nesting birds maybe present within the scattered trees, hedgerows, tree lines and

potentially the shed to the south of the site. It is recommended that these habitats are

cleared outside nesting bird season (March – September inclusive) or after a nesting bird

check by a suitably qualified ecologist.

5.6 This site is not considered to be constrained by reptiles, great crested newts and dormice

or any other protected species. It is not considered that any further survey work for these

species is required.

5.7 Recommendations for enhancements have been made within this report, aimed at

improving the ecological value of the site post development.

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6.0 References

Mitchell-Jones, A.J. (2004) Bat Mitigation Guidelines. English Nature, Peterborough.

Bat Conservation Trust (2016). Bat Surveys – Good Practice Guidelines 3rd Edition. Bat

Conservation Trust, London.

Natural England (2011) Badgers and Development: A guide to best practice and licensing.

Natural England, Bristol

Neal, E. & Cheeseman, C. (1996) Badgers. T & A D Poyser Ltd. London.

Magic Interactive Map: www.magic.gov.uk

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Appendix 1. Phase 1 Habitat Map

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Appendix 2: Photos

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Photograph 1: Bat dropping observed within the roof void of the bungalow

Photograph 2: The roof space within the bungalow

Photograph 3: Some potential gaps under the tiles where the solar panels have been fitted (hard to see in photo because of shadow)

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Photograph 4: Some small gaps bats could potentially exploit under hanging tiles

Photograph 5: Interior of the garage

Photograph 6: What is believed to be a former swimming pool

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Photograph 7: Short sward mown grassland

Photograph 8: Small shed to the south of site

Photograph 9: Looking west across the south of site

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Photograph 10: Lawn with scattered fruit trees

11: One of many cat pens present on site

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Appendix 3: Biological Records

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Desktop Biodiversity Report

Martlets, Upper Dicker + 2km radius

SxBRC/16/020

Prepared for Natalie Kay (The Ecology Partnership)

18th April 2016

Sussex Biodiversity Record Centre desktop report regarding Martlets, Upper Dicker + 2km radius 18th April 2016

Prepared for Natalie Kay The Ecology Partnership SxBRC/16/020

The following information was requested:

Information Available Requested Format Designated Sites, Habitats & Ownership Maps Yes PDF Sussex Protected Species Register Yes PDF Sussex Bat Inventory Yes PDF Sussex Notable Bird Report Yes PDF UK BAP Species Inventory Yes PDF Sussex Rare Species Inventory Yes PDF Sussex Invasive Alien Species Yes PDF Full Species List Yes PDF Environmental Survey Directory No

The following designations are within the search area:

Local Wildlife Sites CW28 ‐ Beatons Wood CW30 ‐ Bramble Grove CW87 ‐ Michelham Priory CW92 ‐ Abbots & Wilmington Wood & Milton Hide

Sites of Special Scientific Interest Lower Dicker

Other Designations/Ownership Environmental Stewardship Agreement Forestry Commission

Important information regarding this report

It must not be assumed that this report contains the definitive species information for the site concerned.

The species data held by the Sussex Biodiversity Record Centre (SxBRC) is collated from the biological recording community in Sussex. However, there are many areas of Sussex where the records held are limited, either spatially or taxonomically.

A desktop biodiversity report from SxBRC will give the user a clear indication of what biological recording has taken place within the area of their enquiry. The information provided is a useful tool for making an assessment of the site, but should be used in conjunction with site visits and appropriate surveys before further judgements on the presence or absence of key species or habitats can be made. It may be that the content of this report guides the reader as to which surveys should be carried out on the site.

This report was compiled using data held at SxBRC at the time of production. SxBRC takes data validation very seriously, but cannot be held responsible for the accuracy of data included in this report.

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Confidential Records The following species are not included in desktop biodiversity reports

Badgers Badgers are one of our most recognisable native British mammals. They are not considered rare but are protected along with their setts under The Protection of Badgers Act 1992 and schedule 6 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981, as amended). It is an offence to kill, injure, or take a badger or interfere with a badger sett. “Interference” is defined by section 3 of The Protection of Badgers Act and includes damaging or destroying a badger sett, obstructing any entrance to a sett and also disturbing a badger when it is occupying a sett. If you need to do any work near to a sett (within 30m) you must contact Natural England for guidance as your activities may require a licence. With continued persecution of badgers, often for the most cruel and barbaric ‘sport’, badger records are not included in our species inventory reports, as it has been requested that they remain confidential. If you need further information about badgers in your enquiry area please contact the Badger Trust Sussex. Contact details can be found on their website: www.badgertrust‐sussex.org.uk

Otters Otters are slowly making a return to Sussex after becoming extinct in the 1960s, but are nowhere near their former numbers and remain very vulnerable. If there is a river or tributary within 1km of your enquiry area please be aware of the potential for otters in the vicinity, especially if you are undertaking operations that may impact potential otter habitat. Otters are protected by European and UK law. It is an offence under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 to kill, injure or take an otter from the wild without a licence; to damage or obstruct a holt; or disturb an otter in its resting place. Licences are required for checking holts or for carrying out work that may disturb otters, such as the management of trees that are known to be used as resting sites. Natural England are responsible for issuing these licences in England. If you need to find out if otters have been recorded in your enquiry area, please get in touch with the Record Centre.

Wood White and Duke of Burgundy butterflies These two rare butterfly species have a very restricted range in Sussex and records have been made confidential based on advice given from Butterfly Conservation Sussex Branch.

Other confidential records SxBRC holds records of other species that are confidential. Confidentiality can be for a variety of reasons but is usually to benefit the site or the species. If you need to know if any confidential records have been recorded in your enquiry area, please get in touch with the Record Centre.

MAPS

There are three maps included in a standard desktop biodiversity report which show designated sites (statutory and non‐statutory); habitats and natural features; and ownership and management. The key on a map only shows those layers which are located within the enquiry area or immediate area. Below is a list of all layers which we currently show on our maps, with details of the data source. Citation sheets and further information on each layer can be found towards the back of the pdf report.

Designated sites Statutory Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Downloaded from NE website. Country Park Downloaded from NE website. Local Nature Reserve (LNR) Downloaded from NE website. Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) Downloaded from NE website. Marine Site of Nature Conservation Importance Supplied by ESCC in 2005. (MSNCI) National Nature Reserve (NNR) Downloaded from NE website. National Park Downloaded from NE website. Ramsar Downloaded from NE website. Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) Downloaded from NE website. Special Area of Conservation (SAC) Downloaded from NE website. Special Protection Area (SPA) Downloaded from NE website. Non‐Statutory Local Geological Site (LGS) Originally supplied as hand drawn maps by the Booth Museum (Brighton) in 2009, LGS boundaries were digitised by SxBRC. Site boundaries are now administered by SxBRC and the Sussex Geodiversity Partnership and have been further improved as a result of ground surveys between 2010 to 2012. Local Wildlife Site (LWS), formerly SNCI Supplied by WSCC, ESCC & BHCC. Notable Road Verge Owned and provided by ESCC and WSCC. Habitats and natural features Ancient/veteran tree Merged dataset created in July 2009. Data from Ancient Tree Hunt (national survey carried out in 2007/2008) and Tree Register of the British Isles (a charity which collates and updates data on notable trees). Ancient woodland Downloaded from NE website. Black poplar Created by SxBRC based upon species records arising from Sussex Wetland Landscapes Project. Chalk stream Created and owned by SWLP and SxBRC. Coastal & floodplain grazing marsh Downloaded from NE website. Coastal saltmarsh Supplied by EA, based on data from the SRCMP Habitat Mapping Project. Coastal sand dune Supplied by EA, based on data from the SRCMP Habitat Mapping Project. Coastal vegetated shingle Downloaded from NE website. Ghyll woodland Boundaries drawn on paper maps by Dr Francis Rose which were then digitised by SxBRC. Not ground‐truthed. Intertidal chalk Supplied by EA, based on data from the SRCMP Habitat Mapping Project. Intertidal mudflat Supplied by EA, based on data from the SRCMP Habitat Mapping Project. Lowland calcareous grassland Merged dataset from NE and SDJC sources, created in 2005. Administered by SxBRC. Lowland fen Created by SxBRC in June 2011. Layer is an amalgamation of all the fen data currently available to SxBRC. Lowland heathland High Heathland data created by the High Weald Unit in 2006. The rest of Sussex Heathland data was created by SxBRC, with funding from WSCC and RSPB in 2007. Lowland meadow Downloaded from NE website. Maritime cliff and slope Supplied by EA, based on data from the SRCMP Habitat Mapping Project. Open water Derived from OS mapping. This includes inland and tidal, running and standing water. Reedbed Created by SxBRC in June 2011. Layer is an amalgamation of all the reedbed data currently available to SxBRC. Saline lagoon Created by SxBRC. Traditional orchard Downloaded from NE website. Wood‐pasture & parkland Downloaded from NE website. Ownership and management Environmental Stewardship Agreement Downloaded from NE website. National Trust property Owned and provided by National Trust. RSPB reserve Owned and provided by RSPB. Downloadable from their website. reserve Created and maintained by SxBRC on behalf of SWT. Woodland Trust site Owned and provided by the Woodland Trust.

Abbreviations BHCC Brighton and Hove City Council EA Environment Agency ESCC East Sussex County Council NE Natural England PTES People’s Trust for Endangered Species RSPB Royal Society for the Protection of Birds SDJC South Downs Joint Committee SRCMP Strategic Regional Coastal Monitoring Programme SxBRC Sussex Biodiversity Record Centre SWLP Sussex Wetland Landscapes Project SWT Sussex Wildlife Trust WSCC West Sussex County Council

Natural England datasets These are available for anyone to download and use in their own Geographical Information System (GIS). Visit www.gis.naturalengland.org.uk for more information and register as a user.

Woods Mill, Henfield, Designated Site Map (SxBRC/16/020) West Sussex BN5 9SD [email protected] Land at Martlets, Upper Dicker + 2km radius www.sxbrc.org.uk Prepared for Natalie Kay (The Ecology Partnership) - 18/04/2016 01273 497521 553000 554000 555000 556000 557000 558000 112000 112000

Lower Dicker 111000 111000 110000 110000

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CW92 109000 109000

CW28 108000 108000

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Km 0 1 2 ± Key to Map: © Crown copyright and database rights 2016 Ordnance Survey. West Sussex County Council Enquiry area 100023447. East Sussex County Council 100019601. Natural England 100046223. Sussex Wildlife Species search area Trust 100025883.

Local Wildlife Site RAMSAR, Special Area of Conservation (SAC), Special Protection Area (SPA), National Park, Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), National Nature Reserve (NNR), Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), Local Nature Reserve (LNR) and Country Park data reproduced with permission of Site of Special Scientific Interest Natural England. Site of Nature Conservation Importance (SNCI) data provided by East and West Sussex County Councils, and Brighton & Hove City Council. Notable Road Verge data supplied by East and West Sussex County Councils. Local Geological Site (LGS) data created by SxBRC in Local Nature Reserve partnership with Sussex Geodiversity Group. © Crown Copyright. All rights reserved 2016. , Henfield, Habitat & Natural Features Map (SxBRC/16/020) West Sussex BN5 9SD [email protected] Land at Martlets, Upper Dicker + 2km radius www.sxbrc.org.uk Prepared for Natalie Kay (The Ecology Partnership) - 18/04/2016 01273 497521 553000 554000 555000 556000 557000 558000 112000 112000 111000 111000 110000 110000 109000 109000 108000 108000

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Km 0 1 2 ± Key to Map: © Crown copyright and database rights 2016 Ordnance Survey. West Sussex County Council Enquiry area 100023447. East Sussex County Council 100019601. Natural England 100046223. Sussex Wildlife Species search area Trust 100025883.

I Ancient/veteran tree Ancient woodland, traditional orchards, woodpasture and parkland, vegetated shingle and saline lagoon data reproduced with permission of Natural England. Revised coastal and floodplain grazing marsh data remains provisional and is also reproduced with permission of Natural England. Chalk § grassland data supplied by Natural England and South Downs Conservation Board. Black Poplar data supplied by Sussex Wetland Landscapes Project. Black poplar Ghyll woodland data supplied by Dr Francis Rose. Reedbed data funded by Environment Agency and West Sussex County Council is provided by Sussex Biodiversity Record Centre and maintained by RSPB. Heathland data funded by West Sussex County Council, RSPB and High Weald AONB Unit. Open Water Ancient/veteran tree data derived from results of the Ancient Tree Hunt Project and the Tree Register of the British Isles (TROBI). South East Coastal Habitat Mapping data reproduced with permission of Environment Agency. © Crown Copyright. All rights reserved 2016. Traditional orchard Habitat data held by Sussex Biodiversity Record Centre (SxBRC) are created in-house or obtained from a variety of dataset providers. SxBRC Ancient woodland continually strive to further improve and update these data wherever possible. However, this map should be treated as indicative rather than definitive: data may be generated from a range of field survey and/or predictive methods, each of which may have its own inherent limitations. In some situations a recent ground survey may be required to establish definitively the current status of a particular habitat at a specific location. Woods Mill, Henfield, Ownership & Management Map (SxBRC/16/020) West Sussex BN5 9SD [email protected] Land at Martlets, Upper Dicker + 2km radius www.sxbrc.org.uk Prepared for Natalie Kay (The Ecology Partnership) - 18/04/2016 01273 497521 553000 554000 555000 556000 557000 558000 112000 112000 111000 111000 110000 110000 109000 109000 108000 108000

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Km 0 1 2 ± Key to Map: © Crown copyright and database rights 2016 Ordnance Survey. West Sussex County Council Enquiry area 100023447. East Sussex County Council 100019601. Natural England 100046223. Sussex Wildlife Species search area Trust 100025883. #### #### Forestry Commission Environmental Stewardship Agreement data reproduced with permission of Natural England. Other datasets reproduced respectively with #### permission of the Woodland Trust, Forestry Commission, National Trust, Sussex Wildlife Trust and Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. © Crown Environmental Stewardship Agreements: Copyright. All rights reserved 2016. Higher Level Stewardship (HLS) Entry Level Stewardship (ELS) Organic ELS Organic ELS plus HLS ELS plus HLS Woods Mill, Henfield, West Sussex BN5 9SD [email protected] www.sxbrc.org.uk 01273 497521

SUMMARY REPORT

Land at Martlets, Upper Dicker + 2km radius

18 April 2016 SxBRC/16/0 Search Area: TQ5308 to TQ5711 Prepared for Natalie Kay (The Ecology Partnership)

Protected Species Register (not including bats, badgers,otters or birds) Number of species recorded 7

European Protected Species Number of species recorded 11

Bats Number of species recorded 9

Birds Number of species recorded 114

Number of BoCC Red list species recorded 25

Number of BoCC Amber list species recorded 37

Number of W&CA Schedule 1 species recorded 12

Number of significant breeding bird records 60

BAP species (not including bats or birds)

Number of species recorded 39

Rare Species (not including bats, birds or otters)

Number of species recorded 66

Invasive Alien Species

Number of species recorded 17

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Page 1 of 1 Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. SUSSEX PROTECTED SPECIES REGISTER

The Protected Species Register does not include bat, bird, badger or otter records. Bat and bird records are included in separate inventories, while badger and otter records are not included in SxBRC reports.

The Sussex Protected Species Register (PSR) consists of species of plants, fungi and that are protected under Schedules 5, 6 and 8 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and other legislation.

Please note the following limitations to the PSR:

 PSR records are labelled so that only one record per species per grid reference is included in a SxBRC report. This will usually be the most up to date record.  If a protected species record appears in a SxBRC biodiversity report it does not mean that the species is still present. It means that the protected species was recorded last at that time and place by the recorder listed. The implications of the record should be further evaluated, and a survey to establish the current status of the species may be required.  If there is no record of any particular protected species, this does not confirm that the species is absent from the site in question. It may mean that it has not been recorded, that the site has not been surveyed for this species, or that the Record Centre has not been informed of its presence.  Some sites are part of the National Dormouse Monitoring Programme (NDMP) and therefore we are likely to hold historic records/more detailed information. If NDMP is mentioned in the location name of a record and you would like the historic dormouse data for that site, please contact the SxBRC.

Wildlife Protection Legislation in England Legislation that protects wildlife in England exists at the European and national level.

European law Legislation produced at a European level is an EU Directive, produced to have an effect at national level as regulations. The most relevant regulation for biodiversity is the ‘Conservation of Habitats & Species Regulations 2010 (informally known as ‘The Habitats Directive’). Further information can be found here: www.naturenet.net/law/habsregs.html

National law The Wildlife and Countryside Act (WCA) 1981 (as amended), strengthened by the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000, are together the most important legislation aimed at protecting wildlife in England. The Wildlife and Countryside Act is divided into four parts, details of which are available from: www.naturenet.net/law/wcagen.html

Species protection is provided under Schedules 1, 5, 6 and 8 of the WCA:

Schedule 1: Birds – Please refer to the Sussex Bird Inventory results and explanation sheet in your SxBRC biodiversity report.

Schedule 5: Protected animals (other than birds) Intentional or reckless killing, injuring, taking, possessing, disturbing and selling (including parts and derivatives) as well as damaging, destroying or obstructing access to any structure or place of refuge etc. are prohibited. N.B. Protection of some species is limited to certain sections of the Act, which are indicated in the lists as follows: Section 9(1) Protection limited to intentional killing, injury or taking. Section 9(2) Protection limited to possessing and controlling.

Section 9(4a) Protection limited to damaging, destroying or obstructing access to any structure or place used by the for shelter or protection. Section 9(4b) Protection limited to disturbing the animal while it is occupying any structure or place which it uses for shelter or protection. Section 9(5a) Protection limited to selling, offering for sale, possessing or transporting for the purpose of sale (live or dead animal, part or derivative). Section 9(5b) Protection limited to advertising for buying or selling such things.

Schedule 6: Animals which may not be killed or taken by certain methods Methods include traps and nets, poisons, automatic weapons, electrical devices, smokes/gases and various others. Even humane trapping for research requires a licence.

Schedule 8: Protected plants and fungi Intentional picking, uprooting, destroying, trading (including parts and derivatives) etc. are prohibited. Under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, all wild plants in Britain are protected from intentional uprooting by an unauthorised person. Land owners, land occupiers, persons authorised by either of these, or persons authorised in writing by the Local Authority for the area are however exempt from this, except for Schedule 8 species which you can see on this website: www.naturenet.net/law/sched8.html

Legislation protecting bats Please refer to the explanation sheet of the Sussex Bat Inventory within your SxBRC biodiversity report, or visit the SxBRC website.

Legislation protecting badgers and otters Please refer to the ‘Confidential Records’ sheet at the start of the report for information on badger and otter records in Sussex.

Woods Mill, Henfield, West Sussex BN5 9SD [email protected] www.sxbrc.org.uk 01273 497521

SUSSEX PROTECTED SPECIES REGISTER REPORT

Please note that bat, bird, badger and otter records are not included in this report.

Land at Martlets, Upper Dicker + 2km radius

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Phyteuma spicatum Spiked Rampion

This plant, with its tall spikes of white , is entirely confined in Britain to East Sussex. There are numerous records from woodlands and hedgerows of the Low Weald during the late 1800s and early 1900s, but now it is a rare and declining species with currently only a few records from the Heathfield and Hailsham areas. Designations IUCN (2001) - Endangered; Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 - Species of Principal Importance in England (sec; Sussex Biodiversity Action Plan; Sussex Protected Species Register; Sussex Rare Species Inventory; UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species; Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Schedule 8)

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality

TQ560080 J P Davys 11/06/2004 AbbotÆs Wood, Arlington, East Sussex (VC14) TQ5608 Stanley Salvage 1958 Abbots & Wilmington Wood & Milton Hide (CW92) TQ562080 J P Davys 11/06/2004 AbbotÆs Wood, Arlington, East Sussex (VC14) TQ564081 Anon @ Sussex Bot. Rec. Soc. 1994 Abbots Wood, Arlington, East Sussex (VC14) TQ5661708018 J. Sellens 10/05/2009 Abbott's wood, East Sussex (VC14)

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 1 of 4 Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt Amphibian

The largest British newt. It is black or dark brown and the males have a crest along the back and an orange underside spotted with black. Frequently confused with male smooth newts, which also have a crest. The great crested newt prefers larger, open ponds that are free of fish and waterfowl and has declined substantially in Britain and across , mainly due to habitat loss. The species is fully legally protected and Britain has special responsibility for its conservation as some of the best European populations occur here. Scattered across East and Central Sussex but scarce in the west. Designations Bern Convention Appendix 2; European Protected Species; Habitats Directive Annex 2 - non-priority species; Habitats Directive Annex 4; Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 - Species of Principal Importance in England (sec; Sussex Biodiversity Action Plan; Sussex Protected Species Register; UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species; Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 Schedule 5 Sections (9.4b; 9.5a; 9.5b; Schedule 5)

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality

TQ55221176 Recorder @ WildCall 17/05/2015 Garden of 1 Mill Cottage, Upper Dicker TQ555081 SARG Sussex Amphibian & Reptile Grp 03/03/1994 Beatons Wood Pond 4, East Sussex (VC14) TQ5608 Stuart Sutton 11/04/2013 Sensitive and/or private site within The Parish of Arlington TQ569082 Stuart Sutton 23/04/2014 Abbots Wood TQ57541096 Recorder @ Southern Water 25/04/2006 Upper Horsebridge TQ579108 Phil Luffingham 01/03/2006 - 75 Stroma Gardens, Hailsham, West 31/05/2006 Sussex (VC13) TQ579109 Patrick Roper 03/04/2007 75 Stroma Gardens, Hailsham, Hailsham in TQ5710

Anguis fragilis Slow-worm Reptile

A legally protected legless lizard resembling a small snake. Slow-worms are widespread in southern England and found in open habitats such as rough grassland, heath and on road and railway embankments. They are often common in urban and suburban areas. Like most reptiles and amphibians they have declined considerably and need protection wherever they occur. Designations Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 - Species of Principal Importance in England (sec; Sussex Biodiversity Action Plan; Sussex Protected Species Register; UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species; Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 Schedule 5 Sections (9.1 killing/injuring; 9.5a; 9.5b)

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality

TQ5610 SARG recorder 01/05/2000 The Oak, Upper Dicker, Upper Dicker TQ5611 SARG Sussex Amphibian & Reptile 01/01/1993 North Fields, Lower Dicker, East Sussex Grp;Dennis Dey (VC14) TQ569082 Stuart Sutton 23/04/2014 Abbots Wood TQ57821149 Tom Rothero 15/08/2015 Lower Horsebridge TQ579088 Sam Pottier 21/06/2013 St Leonard's on Sea

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The most abundant British lizard and widespread in Sussex in the Weald and along the coast. Probably under-recorded and increasingly confined to small areas of open sunny habitat. A legally protected species due to concern about its overall decline. Designations Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 - Species of Principal Importance in England (sec; Sussex Biodiversity Action Plan; Sussex Protected Species Register; UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species; Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 Schedule 5 Sections (9.1 killing/injuring; 9.5a; 9.5b)

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality

TQ569082 Stuart Sutton 23/04/2014 Abbots Wood TQ579088 Sam Pottier 21/06/2013 St Leonard's on Sea

Natrix natrix Grass Snake Reptile

A widespread, but legally protected, snake with a normally olive body flecked with black and a distinctive yellow collar. Frequent in Sussex near places where its food, largely frogs, is readily available. Like most reptiles and amphibians, grass snakes have declined considerably and need protection wherever they occur. Designations Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 - Species of Principal Importance in England (sec; Sussex Biodiversity Action Plan; Sussex Protected Species Register; UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species; Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 Schedule 5 Sections (9.1 killing/injuring; 9.5a; 9.5b)

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality

TQ553098 SARG Sussex Amphibian & Reptile Grp 01/01/1989 2, Elm Cottages, Upper Dicker, Hailsham, East Sussex (VC14) TQ559083 SARG Sussex Amphibian & Reptile 01/01/1994 Primrose Farm, East Sussex (VC14) Grp;Dennis Dey TQ5611 SARG Sussex Amphibian & Reptile 01/01/1993 Northfields, Lower Dicker, East Sussex Grp;Dennis Dey (VC14) TQ564080 SARG Sussex Amphibian & Reptile 01/01/1992 Abbots Wood, East Sussex (VC14) Grp;Dennis Dey TQ5710 SARG Sussex Amphibian & Reptile 01/01/1991 83, Stroma Gdns, Hailsham, East Sussex Grp;Dennis Dey (VC14) TQ578102 Recorder @ Ecosulis Ltd. April 2005 - Land at Hempstead Lane, Hailsham CP October 2006 TQ579108 Phil Luffingham 15/08/2005 75 Stroma Gardens, Hailsham, East Sussex (VC14)

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 3 of 4 Arvicola amphibius European Water Vole Terrestrial mammal

The fastest declining native British mammal, the water vole was ‘Ratty’ in Wind in the . Water voles prefer slow flowing streams, rivers and dykes with steep earth banks and luxuriant emergent vegetation. They have been in decline for over a century mainly due to loss of habitat while the presence of American mink has greatly hastened this decline. In many areas of mainland Britain water voles are already extinct but there are still some strong populations in Sussex. A legally protected species, listed on the Sussex Rare Species Inventory and the subject of a Sussex Species Action Programme. Designations Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 - Species of Principal Importance in England (sec; Sussex Biodiversity Action Plan; Sussex Protected Species Register; Sussex Rare Species Inventory; UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species; Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 Schedule 5 Sections (9.1 killing/injuring; 9.1 taking; 9.2; 9.4; subdivision a; 9.4b; 9.5a; 9.5b; Schedule 5)

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality

TQ552106 Mr Hicks 2000 Clover Farm, Camberlot Road, Hailsham, East Sussex (VC14) TQ556093 Anon 1989 - 1990 R.Cuckmere, East Sussex (VC14) TQ560094 Anon 1997 Michelham Priory moat, East Sussex (VC14)

Muscardinus avellanarius Hazel Dormouse Terrestrial mammal

A nocturnal species of woodland and overgrown hedgerows. Dormice spend much of their time climbing among branches in search of fruit, nuts, insects and other food. They sleep in nests during the day in hollow trees, unoccupied bird or bat boxes and similar places and hibernate in winter. Dormice occur mainly in southern England in this country and are widespread in suitable habitats in Sussex. Designations European Protected Species; Habitats Directive Annex 4; Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 - Species of Principal Importance in England (sec; Sussex Biodiversity Action Plan; Sussex Protected Species Register; UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species; Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 Schedule 5 Sections (9.4b; 9.5a; 9.5b; Schedule 5)

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality

TQ5709 Anne Landon 1998 Tile Hurst, nr. Hailsham, East Sussex (VC14)

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Bat species There are 18 species of bat which are resident in the UK (17 of which are known to be breeding here), all of which have been recorded in Sussex: Barbastella barbastellus Barbastelle Nyctalus leisleri Leisler’s Eptesicus serotinus Serotine Nyctalus noctula Noctule Myotis alcathoe Alcathoe Pipistrellus nathusii Nathusius’s pipistrelle Myotis bechsteinii Bechstein’s Pipistrellus pipistrellus Common pipistrelle Myotis brandtii Brandt’s Pipistrellus pygmaeus Soprano pipistrelle Myotis daubentonii Daubenton’s Plecotus auritus Brown long‐eared Myotis myotis Greater mouse‐eared Plecotus austriacus Grey long‐eared Myotis mystacinus Whiskered Rhinolophus ferrumequinum Greater horseshoe Myotis nattereri Natterer’s Rhinolophus hipposideros Lesser horseshoe

Four other bat species have been recorded in Sussex as vagrants: Savi’s pipistrelle (Hypsugo savii), Kuhl’s pipistrelle (Pipistrellus kuhlii), parti‐coloured bat (Vespertilio murinus) and Geoffroy’s bat (Myotis emarginatus). Five species are included in Annex II of the EU Habitats Directive: Barbastelle, Bechstein’s, greater mouse‐eared, greater horsehoe and lesser horseshoe. All 18 species are included in Annex IV. Seven species are included in the UK Biodiversity Action Plan: Barbastelle, Bechstein’s, brown long‐eared, greater horseshoe, lesser horseshoe, noctule and soprano pipistrelle.

Background Bats are the only mammals capable of true flight. Those found in the UK feed exclusively on insects and use a sophisticated form of sonar to navigate and catch their prey at night. In late spring and summer, female bats form maternity colonies to raise their young. This is when they are most obvious to us, as they leave the roost at or after sunset in search of food. Bats hibernate during the winter when insects are scarce, usually at a different site to the maternity roost where a constant cool temperature can be found i.e. in underground sites or within deep crevices in trees or buildings. Bats return to the same roost sites every year, so even if the animals themselves are not present, the roost is still legally protected. Unfortunately there are many misconceptions about bats. They are in fact sociable, intelligent, clean animals that rarely come into contact with humans. They do not build nests and very rarely cause structural damage to buildings.

Current status and threats Bat populations have suffered huge declines in the last century. The common pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) and soprano pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pygmaeus) remain the most abundant and widespread species of bat, but are thought to have suffered from a huge reduction in numbers. Estimates from a National Bat Colony Survey suggest a population decline of around 70% between 1978 and 1993. This reduction in bat numbers is largely due to their roosts being disturbed or destroyed, a loss of suitable feeding and flightline habitat (e.g. hedgerows) and a reduction in insect numbers (e.g. through farming intensification and the use of pesticides). A number of species are now included in the National Bat Monitoring Programme (NBMP), run by the Bat Conservation Trust (BCT), which gives up‐to‐date information on population trends. Bats are also particularly vulnerable to human interference for the following reasons:

 They have a low reproductive rate; generally one pup a year.  They require specific conditions for each of their roost types.  They are very secretive and often go unnoticed until discovered by building works or home improvements. Consequently, bats and their roosts receive some of the highest levels of legal protection.

Bats and the law All species of bat and their roosts are protected by UK and European law. Bats and their roosts may also be protected by site designations, for example if their roost site or feeding grounds are notified as a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) or a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).

You could be committing a criminal offence if you: 1. Deliberately capture, injure or kill a bat 2. Intentionally or recklessly disturb a bat in its roost or deliberately disturb a group of bats 3. Damage or destroy a bat roosting place (even if bats are not occupying the roost at the time) 4. Intentionally or recklessly obstruct access to a bat roost 5. Possess or advertise/sell/exchange a bat (dead or alive) or any part of a bat

It is not illegal to: Tend/care for a bat solely for the purpose of restoring it to health and subsequent release. (This should always be done by an experienced bat handler, contact details of which can be found through the Sussex Bat Group.)

Licensing If you have a bat roost in your property, it does not necessarily mean that building work cannot take place. Work can be planned so as not to interfere with the roost and at a time that bats may be absent. If you are planning any sort of work that may interfere with bats, advice must be sought first from Natural England (see contact details below). Similarly, if you discover bats after work has begun, you must stop and contact Natural England for their advice before continuing. Licences to permit illegal activities relating to bats and their roost sites can be issued for specific purposes. It is an offence not to comply with the terms and conditions of such a licence. If you carry out work affecting bats or roosts without a licence, you will be breaking the law.

Further advice and information:

Bat Conservation Trust The national charity working for bat conservation. Website: www.bats.org.uk Bat helpline: 0845 1300 228 Email: [email protected]

Natural England The government body responsible for issuing licences for work that may affect bats or their roosts. Website: www.naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/regulation/wildlife/species/bats.aspx General and licensing enquiries. Tel: 0845 601 4523 (local rate).

Sussex Bat Group A local voluntary group working for the conservation of bats in Sussex. Website: www.sussexbatgroup.org.uk Email: [email protected] Woods Mill, Henfield, West Sussex BN5 9SD [email protected] www.sxbrc.org.uk 01273 497521

SUSSEX BAT INVENTORY REPORT SUMMARY

Please note that all species of bat and their roosts are protected by UK and European law, under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (WCA) in the UK and the Habitats Directive in the EU. Bats and their roosts may also be protected by site designations, for example if their roost site or feeding grounds are notified as Special Area of Conservation (SAC) or a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).

Key to Indicators You could be committing a criminal offence if you : 1. Deliberately capture, injure or kill a bat. 2. Intentionally or recklessly disturb a bat in the roost or M/S Mating/Swarming deliberately disturb a group of bats. 3. Damage or destroy a bat roosting place (even if bats are not H Hibernaculum occupying the roost at the time). 4. Intentionally or recklessly obstruct access to a bat roost. 5. FR Feeding Roost Possess or advertise/sell/exchange a bat (dead or alive) or any part of a bat. MR Maternity Roost UR Unspecified Roost D Droppings

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Common Name Latin Name No of Records M/S HFR MR UR D Bat sp. Chiroptera 7 Brown Long-eared Bat Plecotus auritus 16 Common Pipistrelle (45 kHz) Pipistrellus pipistrellus 10 Long-eared sp. Plecotus 8 Natterer's Bat Myotis nattereri 21 Noctule Bat Nyctalus noctula 2 Pipstrelle sp. Pipistrellus 10 Serotine Eptesicus serotinus 2 Soprano Pipstrelle (55 kHz) Pipistrellus pygmaeus 3

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SUSSEX BAT INVENTORY REPORT

Please note that all species of bat and their roosts are protected by UK and European law, under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 Key to Indicators (WCA) in the UK and the Habitats Directive in the EU. Bats and their roosts may also be protected by site designations, for example if their roost site or feeding grounds are notified as Special Area of Conservation (SAC) or a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). M/S Mating/Swarming H Hibernaculum You could be committing a criminal offence if you : FR Feeding Roost 1. Deliberately capture, injure or kill a bat.2. Intentionally or recklessly disturb a bat in the roost or deliberately disturb a group of bats. 3. Damage or destroy a bat MR Maternity Roost roosting place (even if bats are not occupying the roost at the time). 4. Intentionally or recklessly obstruct access to a bat roost. 5. Possess or advertise/sell/exchange a UR Unspecified Roost bat (dead or alive) or any part of a bat. D Droppings

Land at Martlets, Upper Dicker + 2km radius

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Chiroptera Bat sp. Chiroptera (from the ancient Greek for 'wing hand') is the natural group, or order, that covers all the bats. In Britain we have 18 bat species and all have the highest level of legal protection. Many people simply record bats in general when they are not able to assign them to a particular species and these are then included under Chiroptera in our reports.

Date Location Grid Reference Recorder Sampling Method M/S HFR MR UR D Abundance Notes

27/09/2012 Sheepcote Lane, Chalvington TQ536107 Jenny Clark Grounded Bat 1 Bat(s) Rescued bat. 03/04/2007 75 Stroma Gardens, TQ579109 Patrick Roper Field Observation 1 Not specified Reported by occupant. Clearly locally Hailsham, Hailsham in resident. Sound like pipistrelles. TQ5710 01/07/1993 Cherry Lea, Coldharbour TQ552099 NE Bat Worker Building Road, Upper Dicker, East Inspection Sussex (VC14)

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Page 1 of 10 Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. 01/12/1992 1 Lands View, Camberlot TQ551101 NE Bat Worker Building Road, Upper Dicker, East Inspection Sussex (VC14) 30/10/1992 1 Lands View, Camberlot TQ551101 NE Bat Worker Building 1 Present Bat in roof space. Road, Upper Dicker, East Inspection Sussex (VC14) 18/09/1992 Green Farm Cottage, TQ532108 NE Bat Worker Building Chalvington, East Sussex Inspection (VC14) 27/06/1990 Armitage, Upper Dicker, TQ5510 NE Bat Worker Building 1 Juvenile Returned young to nursery roost on Hailsham, East Sussex (VC14) Inspection premises.

Eptesicus serotinus Serotine A large bat that frequents pasture, parklands and gardens as well as the wider countryside. It forms summer roosts in buildings where it also probably hibernates. A widespread southern species in the UK, though often only present in small numbers. Its British strongholds are in the south east (widespread in Sussex) and parts of the West Country.

Date Location Grid Reference Recorder Sampling Method M/S HFR MR UR D Abundance Notes

28/04/2011 Private property, Coldharbour TQ549096 NE Bat Worker Building Road, Upper Dicker Inspection 01/09/1989 Croft, Chalvington, TQ531099 NE Bat Worker Building Identified from droppings in 500 year East Sussex (VC14) Inspection old cottage.

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Page 2 of 10 Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Myotis nattereri Natterer's Bat A medium-sized bat with long ears inhabiting woodland and mixed farmland, often flying near water. In summer it roosts in old buildings, barns and hollow trees and it hibernates in caves, mines and other underground places. Found throughout much of the British Isles, but generally scarce. The UK population of Natterer's bats may be of international importance and it is widespread in Sussex.

Date Location Grid Reference Recorder Sampling Method M/S HFR MR UR D Abundance Notes

23/06/2012 Hailsham TQ538112 NBMP Bat Roost Exit Count 28 Bat(s) Recorder 16/06/2012 Hailsham TQ538112 NBMP Bat Roost Exit Count 18 Bat(s) Recorder 16/06/2011 Hailsham TQ538112 NBMP Bat Roost Exit Count 45 Bat(s) Recorder 02/06/2011 Michelham Priory TQ557094 S. Murphy Aural bat detector Present Bat(s) Seen flying west at north of the barn 24/06/2010 Hailsham, East Sussex (VC14) TQ538112 BCT Surveyor Roost Exit Count 54 Bat(s) 11/06/2010 Hailsham, East Sussex (VC14) TQ538112 BCT Surveyor Roost Exit Count 28 Bat(s) 23/06/2009 Chalvington, Hailsham, East TQ538112 Elaine Nickols Roost Exit Count 49 Bat(s) Survey duration: 40 minutes. Sussex (VC14) 13/06/2009 Chalvington, Hailsham, East TQ538112 Elaine Nickols Roost Exit Count 38 Bat(s) Survey duration: 45 minutes. Sussex (VC14) 26/06/2008 Hailsham, East Sussex (VC14) TQ538112 BCT Surveyor Roost Exit Count 5 Bat(s) 13/06/2008 Hailsham, East Sussex (VC14) TQ538112 BCT Surveyor Roost Exit Count 7 Bat(s) 24/06/2007 Hailsham, East Sussex (VC14) TQ538112 BCT Surveyor Roost Exit Count 11 Bat(s) 13/06/2007 Hailsham, East Sussex (VC14) TQ538112 BCT Surveyor Roost Exit Count 6 Bat(s) 22/06/2006 Hailsham, East Sussex (VC14) TQ538112 BCT Surveyor Roost Exit Count 55 Bat(s) 12/06/2006 Hailsham, East Sussex (VC14) TQ538112 BCT Surveyor Roost Exit Count 9 Bat(s) 20/06/2005 Hailsham, East Sussex (VC14) TQ538112 BCT Surveyor Roost Exit Count 30 Bat(s) 10/06/2005 Hailsham, East Sussex (VC14) TQ538112 BCT Surveyor Roost Exit Count 30 Bat(s) 24/06/2004 Hailsham, East Sussex (VC14) TQ538112 BCT Surveyor Roost Exit Count 25 Bat(s) 14/06/2004 Hailsham, East Sussex (VC14) TQ538112 BCT Surveyor Roost Exit Count 25 Bat(s)

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Page 3 of 10 Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. 23/07/1990 Nickols Farm, Chalvington TQ538113 NE Bat Worker Building Possible maternity roost. Road, Golden Cross, Inspection Hailsham, East Sussex (VC14) 01/06/1987 Stud farm Buildings, TQ541111 NE Bat Worker Building Bat(s) Present Claimed by land agents to be present Chalvington, East Sussex Inspection in derelict cottage about to be (VC14) refurbished; no evidence on site, but sp. seen nearby. 21/04/1987 Nickols Farm, Chalvington TQ538113 NE Bat Worker Visual 1 Dead Found on path outside house. Road, Golden Cross, East Sussex (VC14)

Nyctalus noctula Noctule Bat BAP A large bat of woodlands and wetland that sometimes occurs in towns. Summer roosts are usually in trees, where it can also hibernate. Other hibernation sites can be in rock fissures, bat boxes and sometimes buildings. Widespread, but declining in Sussex and in both England and Wales generally.

Date Location Grid Reference Recorder Sampling Method M/S HFR MR UR D Abundance Notes

20/05/2013 Park Mead School TQ553095 Laurie Jackson Aural bat detector bat Present Anabat logger 02/06/2011 Michelham Priory TQ557094 S. Murphy Aural bat detector Present Bat(s) Heard but not seen

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Page 4 of 10 Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Pipistrellus Pipstrelle sp. There are three species of Pipistrelle bat found in the UK; common (Pipistrellus pipistrellus), soprano (P. pygmaeus) and Nathusius (P. Nathusii). Common and soprano pipistrelles were previously recorded as one species, but they are now recognised as separate species, with a peak frequency echolocation at 45 kHz and 55 kHz respectively. The following records refer to an aggregate of the two species, where the audio frequency or specific species is undetermined. Little is known about the Nathusius pipistrelle, but the other two species are found in all types of countryside (except very exposed areas) as well as in towns and suburbs. Summer roosts are usually in buildings, though tree holes and bat boxes are also used. Hibernation sites are in buildings and tree holes. Both common and soprano pipistrelles are widespread in Sussex, while Nathusius' is much rarer.

Date Location Grid Reference Recorder Sampling Method M/S HFR MR UR D Abundance Notes

06/12/2007 East Sussex County Council, TQ553095 NE Bat Worker Building Park Mead School, Inspection Mickleham Priory Road, Upper Dicker, BN27 3QP, East Sussex (VC14) 06/08/2004 16 Fox Hollow, Deanland TQ533113 NE Bat Worker Building Wood Pk, Golden Cross, Inspection Hailsham, East Sussex (VC14) 15/06/2004 Polegate, East Sussex (VC14) TQ540082 BCT Surveyor Roost Exit Count 41 Bat(s) 15/04/2003 Wick Street Farm, Wick TQ539089 NE Bat Worker Building Street, Upper Dicker, Inspection Hailsham, East Sussex (VC14) 15/04/2003 Wick Street Farm, Wick TQ539089 Roger Jones Building Street, Upper Dicker Inspection 20/07/2001 Lussaka, Hawkhurst Lane, TQ558116 NE Bat Worker Aural bat detector 15 Present Lower Dicker, Hailsham, East Sussex (VC14) 19/07/1993 Hellingly Cemetery Chapel, TQ577119 NE Bat Worker Building Established small roost identified from Hellingly, East Sussex (VC14) Inspection droppings, also Brown Long-eared (possibly 1). 03/07/1993 Cherry Lea, Coldharbour TQ552099 NE Bat Worker Building Road, Upper Dicker, Inspection Hailsham, East Sussex (VC14) 07/05/1991 Chalvington Stud Farm TQ540111 NE Bat Worker Building A few fresh droppings by front porch. House, Chalvington, Inspection Hailsham, East Sussex (VC14)

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Pipistrellus pipistrellus Common Pipistrelle (45 kHz) The common pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) and soprano pipistrelle (P. pygmaeus) were previously recorded as one species. They are now recognised as separate species, with a peak frequency echolocation at 45 kHz and 55 kHz respectively. Pipistrelles are the most common bat in the British Isles and are found in all types of countryside (except very exposed areas) as well as in towns and suburbs. Summer roosts are usually in buildings, though tree holes and bat boxes are also used. Winter roosts are in buildings and tree holes.

Date Location Grid Reference Recorder Sampling Method M/S HFR MR UR D Abundance Notes

18/06/2015 Coldharbour Road, Upper TQ5606510496 Jenny Clark Grounded Bat 1 Adult Male Via WRAS. Cat tossed. Dead on Dicker. East Sussex arrival. 25/06/2013 Park Mead School TQ553095 Laurie Jackson Aural bat detector 1 Bat(s) 1 entering roost under tiles 11/06/2013 St Leonard's on Sea TQ579088 Sam Pottier Unknown 1 Present Foraging 29/05/2013 St Leonard's on Sea TQ579088 Sam Pottier Unknown 2 Present Roosting (2 bats emerged from building) 29/05/2013 St Leonard's on Sea TQ579088 Sam Pottier Unknown 1 Present Foraging 20/05/2013 Park Mead School TQ553095 Laurie Jackson Aural bat detector bat Present Heterodyne detector 17/09/2012 Park Wood Primary School, TQ553095 Jenny Clark Grounded Bat 1 Juvenile Via WRAS. Very small and thin, no Upper Dicker Male damage. Died October 2012. 25/08/2012 Hailsham TQ579110 Jaci Blackwell Grounded Bat 1 Juvenile Bat Rescue. Released. Building - Male dwelling. 02/06/2011 Michelham Priory TQ557094 S. Murphy Aural bat detector 2 Bat(s) Heard but not seen 23/07/2009 St Bede's School, Upper TQ55180970 Anon @ Ecology Aural bat detector taxon Present Low level activity. Detector survey, id Dicker, East Sussex, East Consultancy verified by BatSound analysis. Sussex (VC14) Ltd;Giles Coe

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Page 6 of 10 Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Pipistrellus pygmaeus Soprano Pipstrelle (55 kHz) BAP For a while considered as a variant of the common pipistrelle, the soprano pipistrelle is now recognised as a separate species. Pipistrelles are the most common bat in the British Isles and are found in all types of countryside (except very exposed areas) as well as in towns and suburbs. This species has a stronger association with water than common pipistrelle. Summer roosts are usually in buildings, though tree holes and bat boxes are also used. Winter roosts are in buildings and tree holes.

Date Location Grid Reference Recorder Sampling Method M/S HFR MR UR D Abundance Notes

29/05/2013 St Leonard's on Sea TQ579088 Sam Pottier Unknown 1 Present Foraging 20/05/2013 Park Mead School TQ553095 Laurie Jackson Aural bat detector bat Present Anabat logger 02/06/2011 Michelham Priory TQ557094 S. Murphy Aural bat detector Present Bat(s) Flying adjacent to moat

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Page 7 of 10 Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Plecotus Long-eared sp. It is difficult to distinguish the rare grey long-eared bat from the much more common brown long-eared bat without studying in the hand. This also applies to identifying the species from their droppings.

Date Location Grid Reference Recorder Sampling Method M/S HFR MR UR D Abundance Notes

20/05/2013 Park Mead School TQ553095 Laurie Jackson Aural bat detector bat Present Anabat logger 28/04/2011 Private property, Coldharbour TQ549096 NE Bat Worker Building Road, Upper Dicker Inspection 04/08/2009 St Bede's School, Upper TQ55180970 Anon @ Ecology Building Mutiple roosts in roof of converted Dicker, East Sussex, East Consultancy Inspection stable block. Building inspection, Sussex (VC14) Ltd;Giles Coe droppings indicate several roost sites. 06/12/2007 East Sussex County Council, TQ553095 NE Bat Worker Building Park Mead School, Inspection Mickleham Priory Road, Upper Dicker, BN27 3QP, East Sussex (VC14) 08/10/2003 The Barn, Wickstreet TQ539089 NE Bat Worker Building 1 Present Farmhouse, Wickstreet, Inspection Upper Dicker, East Sussex (VC14) 15/04/2003 Wick Street Farm, Wick TQ539089 NE Bat Worker Building Street, Upper Dicker, Inspection Hailsham, East Sussex (VC14) 16/03/1996 Claverham Manor, Berwick, TQ536091 NE Bat Worker Building 2 Present Identified from droppings estimated to East Sussex (VC14) Inspection be from 1 or 2 bats. Roof construction only small area for bats and timber treatment imminent. 01/09/1989 Selmeston Croft, Chalvington, TQ531099 NE Bat Worker Building 1 Juvenile Identified from droppings in 500 year East Sussex (VC14) Inspection old cottage.

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Page 8 of 10 Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Plecotus auritus Brown Long-eared Bat BAP One of the more common British bat species, but difficult to distinguish from the much rarer grey long-eared bat (Plecotus austriacus), unless in the hand. It frequents woodland and orchards and has summer roosts in older buildings and trees. It often hibernates in caves, tunnels and mines. The brown long-eared has declined in the British Isles though it remains widespread.

Date Location Grid Reference Recorder Sampling Method M/S HFR MR UR D Abundance Notes

25/06/2013 Park Mead School TQ55320953 Laurie Jackson Aural bat detector 6 Bat(s) re-entering roost 20/06/2013 Park Mead School TQ55320953 Laurie Jackson Aural bat detector 02/06/2011 Michelham Priory TQ557094 S. Murphy Aural bat detector 2 Bat(s) 13/05/2011 Sessingham Lane, Arlington, TQ541082 Jaci Blackwell Grounded Bat 1 dead Adult Bat had chemical burn injuries. East Sussex (VC14) Female Progressed, but other problems developed and bat euthanized 28/05/2011. 27/09/2010 Michelham Priory, Upper TQ558093 Jaci Blackwell Bat Rescue 1 Female Picked up, contact Alison Young, Dicker, Hailsham Education Officer. Bat found in room above gatehouse - died on way home! 27/09/2010 Michelham Priory, Upper TQ558093 Jaci Blackwell Bat Rescue 1 Male Picked up, contact Alison Young, Dicker, Hailsham Education Officer. Bat found in room above gatehouse. Bat eating well, does not fly well (does not gain height). Transferred to Sussex Bat Hospital on 04.10.10. November 2010 - further inspection revealed problem in pelvis area - bat euthanased. 22/01/2006 High Barn, Upper Dicker, TQ547094 NE Bat Worker Building Barn conversion, DEFRA licence Hailsham, East Sussex (VC14) Inspection required. 20/06/2005 Sessingham Farm, Wick TQ540082 NE Bat Worker Building Starlings taken over. Street, Hailsham, BN26, East Inspection Sussex (VC14) 09/07/2003 Park Mead Primary School, TQ552095 NE Bat Worker Building 3 Present Upper Dicker, East Sussex Inspection (VC14) 25/06/2003 Hailsham, East Sussex (VC14) TQ552095 BCT Surveyor Roost Exit Count 17 Bat(s) 15/04/2003 Wick Street Farm, Wick TQ539089 Roger Jones Building 1 Adult Street, Upper Dicker Inspection

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Page 9 of 10 Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. 10/08/2001 The Lodge, Bushy Wood TQ576091 NE Bat Worker Building 20 Present Scout Camp, Bushy Wood, Inspection Arlington, East Sussex (VC14) 13/01/2001 Woodlands, Hempstead Lane, TQ575101 NE Bat Worker Building Hailsham, East Sussex (VC14) Inspection 19/07/1993 Hellingly Cemetery Chapel, TQ577119 NE Bat Worker Building Identified from droppings, also Hellingly, East Sussex (VC14) Inspection Pipistrelle. 14/03/1993 Green Farm Cottage, TQ532108 NE Bat Worker Building 4 Present Droppings found. A newly established Chalvington, Hailsham, East Inspection roost site. Sussex (VC14) 07/05/1991 Chalvington Stud House, TQ540111 NE Bat Worker Building Under almost all of roof apex; timber Chalvington, Hailsham, East Inspection treatment needed. Sussex (VC14)

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Page 10 of 10 Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. SUSSEX NOTABLE BIRD INVENTORY

The Sussex Notable Bird Inventory is based on a list of birds that are particularly scarce or vulnerable to development in Sussex. This report has been created with ecological consultants in mind, to help sort the more sensitive bird species from the more common. These records are only available to ecological consultants due to the sensitivity of the data. The Sussex Ornithological Society (SOS) has kindly shared this data with us, with the view that better planning decisions can be made with the availability of this data. Please see the appended list of species included in this report and the date ranges/criteria for each species’ inclusion.

Icons used in the Notable Bird Inventory: ! Schedule 1 birds Schedule 1 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 provides an additional tier of protection so that rare species are specially protected by increased penalties and cannot be intentionally or recklessly disturbed when nesting. Schedule 1 status also infers a right of arrest by a police officer if someone is suspected of committing certain offences against one of these species.

BAP Biodiversity Action Plan Species (UK BAP)

Twenty‐six species of bird are identified as Priority Species in the UK Biodiversity Action Plan (UK BAP), each the subject of a dedicated action plan which seeks to reverse their declinest and protec vulnerable populations. Any Priority Species recorded within your enquiry area will be indicated in the species information of the bird report. Further details of BAP bird species can be found on the JNCC website.

N Natural Environment & Rural Communities (NERC) Act There are 49 bird species on the England Biodiversity List which was drawn up to meet the requirements of Section 41 of the Act. Further details of the NERC Act can be found on the Natural England website.

Birds of Conservation Concern 3 (2009) Every five years the leading governmental and non‐governmental conservation organisations in the UK review the population status of the 247 species of bird that are regularly found in the UK. There are three lists – Red, Amber and Green ‐ into which each of the species has been placed. 40 species are Red‐listed, 121 are Amber‐listed and 86 are Green‐listed. The status decisions are based on several factors which include: the species’ global and European conservation status; recent and historical decline; whether it is a rare breeder; if it is only confined to a few sites in the UK; and if the species is of international importance.

R Red List species are those that are Globally Threatened according to IUCN criteria; those whose population or range has decline rapidly in recent years; and those that have declined historically and not shown a substantial recent recovery.

Amber List species are those with Unfavourable Conservation Status in Europe; those whose population A or range has declined moderately in recent years; those whose population has declined historically but

made a substantial recent recovery; rare breeders; and those with internationally important or localised

populations.

Green List species are those that do not fulfil any of the above criteria. Some of these species are however protected by law and the list includes some Schedule 1 species which have the highest level of protection. A green icon will not appear in our reports. This information has been obtained from ‘Birds of Conservation Concern 3’ (BoCC3) which can be downloaded from the RSPB website.

Other bird legislation and conservation measures: Wildlife and Countryside Act (WCA) 1981 All British birds, their nests and eggs are protected by UK law. It is an offence to take, kill or injure any wild bird or to take, damage, destroy any nest or egg of any wild bird under Part 1 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedules 1‐4. Hedgerow removal and birds It is advisable not to trim, cut or remove hedgerows during the bird nesting season. You will be violating the Wildlife and Countryside Act if there are birds nesting within it due to the disturbance or destruction of their habitat whilst nesting. The Hedgerows Regulations were introduced in 1997 to protect important hedgerows in the countryside. The regulations state that it is a criminal offence, unless an exception applies, to deliberately remove or otherwise destroy a hedgerow without permission. Please apply to your local planning authority for a Hedgerow Removal Application. Domestic hedges are not included in this regulation, however it is still illegal to cut or remove any hedges if birds are suspected to be nesting in it.

Birds in roofs There are various species that may nest in roofs. Unless they are causing a health hazard, the nests, eggs and chicks are protected by law. The parent birds must not be prevented from gaining access to their nest. Many of the birds that use roof spaces are now species of conservation concern because of their population decline over the past 25 years. Starlings and House Sparrows are Red‐listed, while Barn Owls, House Martins and Swallows are Amber‐listed (see next page for details). Roofs are also important for Swifts. Further information about birds and the law can be found on the RSPB website.

Environmental Stewardship Target Species Farmland birds are one of the key targets of which a landowner can be awarded points through the Higher Level Stewardship scheme. Each Joint Character Area (e.g. High Weald, South Downs, South Coast Plain etc.) has specific key bird species whose populations must be maintained or enhanced to gain points as part of the land owner’s ‘Farm Environment Plan’. This can be done through a combination of management practices which should provide year round habitat requirements, in locations where these birds are known to be present or within 2km of such sites. If a key farmland bird species appears in your report, it will show to which Joint Character Area it is linked. Further information about agri‐environment schemes can be found on the RSPB website.

EU Birds Directive The Birds Directive addresses the conservation of all wild birds throughout the European Union, including marine areas, and covers their protection, management, control and exploitation. It applies to the birds, their eggs, nests and habitats. It places a broad requirement on Member States to take necessary measures to maintain the populations of all wild birds at levels determined by ecological, scientific and cultural needs. In doing so, Member States must also consider economic and recreational needs. The Directive divides into two main parts: habitat conservation and species protection. In summary, it requires Member States to preserve, maintain and re‐establish sufficient diversity and area of habitats for all wild birds. Annex I: Species listed in Annex 1 of the Birds Directive are the subject of special conservation measures concerning their habitat to ensure their survival and reproduction. This includes the designation of areas as Special Protection Areas (SPAs). Annex 2: Annex 2 of the Birds Directive lists birds that can be hunted under the legislation of the Member States. The Directive bands certain non‐selective methods of hunting and defines the limits within which Member States can set the hunting season. Further information about the EU Birds Directive can be found on the BirdLife website.

IUCN Red List The World Conservation Union (IUCN) has been assessing the conservation status of species, subspecies, varieties and even selected sub‐populations on a global scale in order to highlight taxa threatened with extinction, and therefore promote their conservation. The IUCN Red List (different from the previously mentioned Red List) is the world's most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of plant and animal species. It uses a set of criteria to evaluate the extinction risk of thousands of species and subspecies. These criteria are relevant to all species and all regions of the world. With its strong scientific base, the IUCN Red List is recognized as the most authoritative guide to the status of biological diversity. Further information about the Red List can be found on the IUCN website.

SUSSEX NOTABLE BIRD LIST

Species Search criteria 1 Search criteria 2 Designations

Eurasian Wigeon Positive breeding status Late May‐ early July records A

Gadwall Positive breeding status Late May‐ early July records A

Pintail Positive breeding status Late May‐ early July records A Garganey Positive breeding status Late May‐ early July records A ! Common Pochard Positive breeding status Late May‐ early July records A

Grey Partridge Positive breeding status March ‐ August records R BAP N Common Quail Positive breeding status March ‐ August records A ! Eurasian Bittern All records March ‐ August records R ! BAP N Little Egret Confirmed breeding records + recognised roosts May and June records A

Grey Heron Confirmed breeding records March ‐ May records

Honey‐buzzard March ‐ August records A ! Red Kite Positive breeding status + recognised roosts March ‐August records A ! Marsh Harrier Positive breeding status + recognised roosts Mid May‐July records A ! Hen Harrier Winter roosts 3 or more birds R ! N Montagu’s Harrier Mid May‐July records A ! Goshawk January ‐ August records All records ! Osprey Mid MayMay‐Jul Julyy records A ! Hobby Positive breeding status April ‐ August records ! Peregrine Falcon Positive breeding status March ‐ August records ! Spotted Crake Positive breeding status March ‐ August records A ! Avocet Positive breeding status April ‐ July records A ! Stone‐curlew MarchMarch ‐ ‐ AugustAugust recordsrecords A ! BAP N Little Ringed Plover Positive breeding status March ‐ July records ! Northern Lapwing Positive breeding status April ‐June records R BAP N

Common Snipe Positive breeding status April ‐ July records A Black‐tailed Godwit Positive breeding status late May‐June R ! EiEurasian ClCurlew PPositive iti bdibreeding statustt AprilAil ‐ JulyJl recordsd A BAP N

Common Redshank Positive breeding status April ‐June records A

Kittiwake Positive breeding status A Mediterranean Gull Positive breeding status May‐June records A ! Little Tern Positive breeding status A ! Common Tern Positive breeding status A

Turtle Dove Positive breeding status R BAP N Barn Owl All records A !

Long‐eared Owl Positive breeding status + recognised roosts March ‐ August records

Common Swift Confirmed & probably breeding records A Barn Swallow Confirmed & probably breeding records A

House Martin Confirmed & probably breeding records A Common Kingfisher Positive breeding status March ‐ August records A ! Lesser Spotted Woodpecker All records R BAP N

Raven Positive breeding status February ‐ July records

Firecrest Positive breeding status March ‐ August records A ! Tit All records R Bearded Tit Positive breeding status March ‐ August records A ! Wood Lark Positive breeding status March ‐ August records A ! BAP N Cetti's Warbler Positive breedingg status March ‐ Augustg records ! Wood Warbler Positive breeding status April ‐ August records R BAP N Dartford Warbler Positive breeding status March ‐ August records A ! Savi’s Warbler Positive breeding status April ‐ August records R ! BAP N Marsh Warbler Positive breeding status April ‐ August records R ! BAP N Black Redstart May‐July A ! Tree Sparrow All records R BAP N

Yellow Wagtail Positive breeding status + recognised roosts May‐June records R BAP N Common Crossbill Positive breeding status February ‐ July records ! Hawfinch All records BAP N

CornCorn B Buntingunting All recor recordsds R BAPBAP N

Key to symbols (see main explanation sheet for detail on these designations): ! Schedule 1 R BoCC Red List Species A BoCC Amber List SpeciesSpecies BAP Biodiversity Action Plan Species N Natural Environment & Rural Communities (NERC) Act Species

Selection based on: Positive BreedingBreeding = wherewhere a bbirdird hhasas bbeeneen conconfirmedfirmed as bbreeding,reeding, or ttherehere are signs tthathat ttherehere is proprobablebable breeding. Date = a date range which represents each species' breeding season, this criteria will be used where breeding has not been confirmedconfirmed. Please note that this criteria will also bring up non‐breeding records which may not be relevant to the data user. Roost = where a species has been recorded as being in a recognised roost or a winter roost. All Records = where all records for a species are flagged up. Woods Mill, Henfield, West Sussex BN5 9SD [email protected] www.sxbrc.org.uk 01273 497521

SUSSEX BIRD INVENTORY REPORT SUMMARY N.B. This summary report gives details of a ALL bird records. Details of notable bird records appear after this summary. Land at Martlets, Upper Dicker + 2km radius 18 April 2016 SxBRC/16/020 Search Area: TQ5308 to TQ5711 Prepared for Natalie Kay (The Ecology Partnership)

Common Name Latin Name First Date Last Date No. of Rec's Total Abundance Max. Abundance Canada Goose Branta canadensis 14/04/1990 01/07/2015 17 66 28 Mute Swan Cygnus olor 01/06/1983 01/07/2015 8 22 8 Greylag Goose Anser anser 14/04/2008 12/05/2012 2 7 5 Mandarin Duck Aix galericulata 24/03/2004 21/05/2011 5 8 3 Teal Anas crecca 06/02/2013 - 1 1 1 Mallard Anas platyrhynchos 15/01/1984 01/07/2015 65 306 21 Little Egret Egretta garzetta 13/02/2003 11/05/2012 6 8 2 Grey Heron Ardea cinerea 23/04/2006 01/07/2015 25 23 4 Red-legged Partridge Alectoris rufa 16/05/2005 19/05/2012 3 4 2 Grey Partridge Perdix perdix 03/01/1993 13/02/2010 2 9 8 Pheasant Phasianus colchicus 01/01/2005 22/02/2015 62 183 20 Little Grebe Tachybaptus ruficollis 10/09/2002 11/06/2011 7 7 2 Great Crested Grebe Podiceps cristatus 23/04/2006 29/04/2007 2 8 7 Red-necked Grebe Podiceps grisegena 02/01/2005 - 1 1 1 Cormorant Phalacrocorax carbo 01/01/2005 05/12/2014 9 16 5 Hen Harrier Circus cyaneus 06/04/2009 03/10/2014 2 2 1 Sparrowhawk Accipiter nisus 07/08/1990 05/12/2014 55 60 3 Buzzard Buteo buteo 15/06/1985 16/06/2015 31 37 3 Osprey Pandion haliaetus 23/05/1992 27/05/2013 6 6 1 Kestrel Falco tinnunculus 27/04/1989 29/12/2014 37 34 2 Hobby Falco subbuteo 10/09/1992 03/10/2014 5 5 1 Peregrine Falco peregrinus 18/11/1998 14/01/2004 2 3 2 Moorhen Gallinula chloropus 15/01/1984 01/07/2015 61 149 8

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 1 of 4 Common Name Latin Name First Date Last Date No. of Rec's Total Abundance Max. Abundance Water Rail Rallus aquaticus 02/11/1979 06/03/1995 3 3 1 Coot Fulica atra 29/04/2011 01/07/2015 4 4 4 Golden Plover Pluvialis apricaria 20/11/1993 - 1 5 5 Lapwing Vanellus vanellus 10/12/1992 29/12/2014 5 771 500 Snipe Gallinago gallinago 03/01/1993 02/02/2015 7 9 3 Jack Snipe Lymnocryptes minimus 01/01/1993 - 1 1 1 Woodcock Scolopax rusticola 11/02/1979 30/01/1983 2 2 1 Green Sandpiper Tringa ochropus 27/03/1994 11/06/2007 2 2 1 Common Gull Larus canus 28/11/2007 02/02/2015 7 76 30 Lesser Black-backed Gull Larus fuscus 10/05/2011 28/11/2011 2 3 2 Herring Gull Larus argentatus 07/05/2006 01/07/2015 45 442 200 Black-headed Gull Chroicocephalus ridibundus 01/01/2005 22/02/2015 31 996 226 Rock Dove Columba livia 14/04/2008 19/05/2012 8 10 3 Stock Dove Columba oenas 01/07/2001 19/08/2014 27 51 4 Woodpigeon Columba palumbus 01/01/2005 30/09/2015 104 1562 94 Collared Dove Streptopelia decaocto 01/01/2005 01/07/2015 52 134 15 Turtle Dove Streptopelia turtur 23/05/1976 01/07/2014 25 43 6 Cuckoo Cuculus canorus 13/04/1991 28/04/2014 26 26 3 Barn Owl Tyto alba 14/12/1976 22/02/2015 10 10 1 Little Owl Athene noctua 09/04/1989 - 1 1 1 Tawny Owl Strix aluco 12/06/1983 21/06/2013 15 17 2 Short-eared Owl Asio flammeus 02/03/1985 - 1 1 1 Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus 20/05/1998 26/06/2014 6 14 5 Swift Apus apus 29/05/2005 01/07/2015 7 32 10 Kingfisher Alcedo atthis 01/07/1977 14/12/2014 13 16 2 Green Woodpecker Picus viridis 29/04/1981 22/02/2015 85 137 9 Great Spotted Woodpecker Dendrocopos major 06/06/1982 16/06/2015 77 100 5 Lesser Spotted Woodpecker Dendrocopos minor 05/04/1982 26/03/1993 7 7 1 Reed Warbler Acrocephalus scirpaceus 15/05/2006 19/06/2012 5 5 1 Grasshopper Warbler Locustella naevia 24/05/1981 07/05/1989 2 2 1 Chiffchaff Phylloscopus collybita 15/05/1998 01/07/2015 52 214 29 Willow Warbler Phylloscopus trochilus 13/04/1998 15/04/2014 18 64 37 Woodlark Lullula arborea 19/02/2005 - 1 3 3 Skylark Alauda arvensis 03/01/1993 19/06/2012 6 130 120 Swallow Hirundo rustica 07/11/1991 30/09/2015 34 126 30 House Martin Delichon urbicum 10/10/2001 17/05/2014 9 64 24 Tree Pipit Anthus trivialis 20/04/1985 - 1 1 1 Meadow Pipit Anthus pratensis 21/01/2004 22/02/2015 8 40 10 Grey Wagtail Motacilla cinerea 22/06/1991 11/06/2011 12 13 2

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 2 of 4 Common Name Latin Name First Date Last Date No. of Rec's Total Abundance Max. Abundance Pied Wagtail Motacilla alba 20/04/2005 29/12/2014 27 50 8 Pied Wagtail Motacilla alba subsp. yarrellii 03/02/2007 01/07/2015 8 24 6 Waxwing Bombycilla garrulus 23/12/2012 - 1 20 20 Wren Troglodytes troglodytes 15/05/1998 30/09/2015 81 396 25 Dunnock Prunella modularis 15/06/1998 22/02/2015 75 209 12 Robin Erithacus rubecula 15/05/1998 30/09/2015 97 454 37 Nightingale Luscinia megarhynchos 02/04/1966 23/04/2015 155 348 14 Redstart Phoenicurus phoenicurus 19/08/2008 23/04/2014 3 4 2 Whinchat Saxicola rubetra 19/08/2001 - 1 1 1 Stonechat Saxicola rubicola 28/10/2005 03/02/2007 2 2 1 Wheatear Oenanthe oenanthe 30/04/2012 - 1 1 1 Ring Ouzel Turdus torquatus 02/04/2014 - 1 1 1 Blackbird Turdus merula 11/06/1996 01/07/2015 102 869 37 Fieldfare Turdus pilaris 23/12/1992 22/02/2015 38 1080 130 Song Thrush Turdus philomelos 15/05/1998 16/06/2015 80 280 22 Redwing Turdus iliacus 31/01/2001 22/02/2015 34 637 117 Mistle Thrush Turdus viscivorus 20/04/2005 22/02/2015 25 30 3 Spotted Flycatcher Muscicapa striata 23/05/1993 07/09/2008 3 4 2 Blackcap Sylvia atricapilla 17/04/1993 01/07/2015 48 146 19 Garden Warbler Sylvia borin 30/04/1990 05/05/2014 14 19 2 Lesser Whitethroat Sylvia curruca 03/05/1999 12/05/2012 20 27 3 Whitethroat Sylvia communis 15/05/1998 17/05/2014 29 72 10 Goldcrest Regulus regulus 01/01/2005 22/02/2015 17 37 11 Long-tailed Tit Aegithalos caudatus 15/05/1998 22/02/2015 45 211 37 Blue Tit Cyanistes caeruleus 15/05/1998 30/09/2015 101 1058 43 Great Tit Parus major 15/05/1998 04/06/2015 95 635 62 Coal Tit Periparus ater 05/03/2004 01/07/2015 25 29 7 Willow Tit Poecile montana 01/06/1984 09/12/1990 6 8 2 Marsh Tit Poecile palustris 06/05/1979 05/04/2009 6 9 2 Nuthatch Sitta europaea 11/11/1990 01/07/2015 37 47 3 Treecreeper Certhia familiaris 09/12/1990 29/12/2014 15 17 2 Jay Garrulus glandarius 15/04/2005 22/02/2015 63 99 7 Magpie Pica pica 21/11/2001 30/09/2015 86 401 21 Jackdaw Corvus monedula 24/12/1998 16/06/2015 84 1560 300 Rook Corvus frugilegus 01/04/1975 22/02/2015 105 2556 300 Carrion Crow Corvus corone 01/01/2005 30/09/2015 92 605 50 Raven Corvus corax 11/10/2010 - 1 1 1 Starling Sturnus vulgaris 26/08/1991 22/02/2015 70 4809 2000 House Sparrow Passer domesticus 11/06/1996 30/09/2015 69 585 120

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 3 of 4 Common Name Latin Name First Date Last Date No. of Rec's Total Abundance Max. Abundance Tree Sparrow Passer montanus 28/11/2007 - 1 5 5 Lesser Redpoll Acanthis cabaret 21/11/1998 26/12/2008 5 23 15 Greenfinch Chloris chloris 29/04/2007 01/07/2015 4 17 12 Linnet Linaria cannabina 16/05/2005 17/05/2014 13 50 30 Siskin Spinus spinus 21/12/1992 26/04/2002 4 18 8 Chaffinch Fringilla coelebs 11/06/1996 04/06/2015 96 698 85 Brambling Fringilla montifringilla 15/11/1998 02/04/2006 6 9 3 Greenfinch Carduelis chloris 20/04/2005 07/04/2013 33 102 10 Goldfinch Carduelis carduelis 01/01/2005 01/07/2015 63 206 21 Bullfinch Pyrrhula pyrrhula 15/05/1998 01/07/2015 34 51 4 Hawfinch Coccothraustes coccothraustes 29/01/1984 - 1 1 1 Yellowhammer Emberiza citrinella 01/01/2005 24/05/2011 19 28 8 Reed Bunting Emberiza schoeniclus 29/11/1998 15/06/2011 10 10 1

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 4 of 4 Woods Mill, Henfield, West Sussex BN5 9SD [email protected] www.sxbrc.org.uk 01273 497521

SUSSEX NOTABLE BIRD REPORT Land at Martlets, Upper Dicker + 2km radius

18 April 2016 SxBRC/16/020 Search Area: TQ5308 to TQ5711 Prepared for Natalie Kay (The Ecology Partnership)

Egretta garzetta Little Egret

A medium-sized white heron with characteristic bright yellow feet which was formerly rare but has bred since 2001 and is a scarce and increasing resident, and probably scarce autumn visitor. Its status as winter visitor is uncertain. It overwinters in Britain primarily on estuaries in the south and west and it has been breeding at a few southern sites since 1996. The Little Egret has been recorded from many places along Sussex coasts and estuaries and Chichester and Langstone Harbours are one of the best British locations. It feeds on fish.

Bern Convention Appendix 2; Bird Population Status - amber; Birds Directive Annex 1; EC CITES Annex A Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality Abundance Selection Based On

TQ573108 BTO Birdtrack data 11/05/2012 Lower Dicker 2 Present Date

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 1 of 10 Ardea cinerea Grey Heron

A fairly common resident, the Grey Heron is increasing in numbers and can be found in most wetland areas standing silently at the water's edge waiting for fish prey. Breeds colonially in tall trees near to plentiful fish supplies.

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality Abundance Selection Based On

TQ50P Tetrad Atlas (Roving records) 24/05/2011 Michelham Priory Present Taxon Positive Breeding TQ50P BTO Birdtrack data 12/05/2012 Upper Dicker 2 Present Date TQ50U BTO Birdtrack data 20/05/2010 Milton Hide, Abbot's Wood Date TQ50U Tetrad Atlas (Roving records) 24/05/2011 Milton Hide nr Arlington Present Taxon Positive Breeding TQ51K BTO Birdtrack data 30/04/2012 Lower Dicker 1 Present Date TQ51Q BTO Birdtrack data 08/03/2009 Lower Horsebridge 1 Present Date TQ51Q Tetrad Atlas (2007-2011) TTV data 25/04/2009 Lower Horsebridge 1 Present Date TQ51Q Tetrad Atlas (Roving records) 21/05/2011 Lower Horsebridge Present Taxon Positive Breeding TQ5408 BTO Birdtrack data 23/04/2006 Arlington Wickstreet 4 Present Date TQ5408 BTO Birdtrack data 29/04/2007 Arlington Wickstreet 1 Present Date TQ5509 BTO Birdtrack data 17/05/2014 Michelham Priory Present Taxon Date TQ5709 BTO Birdtrack data 19/04/2014 Hailsham Country Park Present Taxon Date

Milvus milvus Red Kite

This unmistakable large bird of prey is a very scarce breeding resident (first bred in 2004) and scarce but increasing visitor. Red kites were almost extinct in the UK by the early 1900s but in the last two decades, they have been re-introduced to England and Scotland, with magnificent results. It is easily recognised by its red colour and forked tail. It feeds on carrion, worms and small mammals.

Bird Population Status - amber; Birds Directive Annex 1; Convention on Migratory Species; Appendix 2; EC CITES Annex A; Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Schedule 1 Part 1) Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality Abundance Selection Based On

TQ5509 BTO Birdtrack data 17/05/2014 Michelham Priory 2 Present Date

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This impressive black and white bird of prey is a scarce passage migrant, identified by its uniquely shaped wings which kink at the wrist to make an "M" shape. This is a species that has increased steadily over the last fifty years with records from the coast and reservoirs inland. It can be seen hovering over water before it plunges in, feet first, to catch its fish prey.

Bird Population Status - amber; Birds Directive Annex 1; Convention on Migratory Species; Appendix 2; EC CITES Annex A; Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Schedule 1 Part 1) Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality Abundance Selection Based On

TQ535080 Sussex Ornithological Society 23/05/1992 Arlington Reservoir 1 Present Date TQ569082 Stuart Sutton 27/05/2013 Abbots Wood 1 Present Date TQ579109 Sussex Ornithological Society 21/05/1996 Hailsham CP 1 Present Date

Falco subbuteo Hobby

Scarce breeding summer visitor and passage migrant. An agile species which feeds on insects and small birds, associated with heathlands but is now also found on farmland with pine clumps and woodland. Widely recorded in Sussex.

Bern Convention Appendix 2; Convention on Migratory Species; Appendix 2; EC CITES Annex A; Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Schedule 1 Part 1) Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality Abundance Selection Based On

TQ5610 SOS Archived Records 12/05/1976 Upper Dicker 1 Present Date TQ561080 Stuart Sutton 11/05/2015 Abbots Wood Present Taxon Date TQ5611 Sussex Ornithological Society 22/05/1998 Lower Dicker 1 Present Positive Breeding TQ576084 Sussex Ornithological Society 03/05/2003 Abbots Wood, Hailsham 1 Present Positive Breeding TQ578109 Sussex Ornithological Society 14/06/2001 Hailsham CP 1 Present Positive Breeding TQ578109 Sussex Ornithological Society 30/06/2001 Hailsham CP 1 Present Positive Breeding TQ579108 Sussex Ornithological Society 29/05/2006 Hailsham Leap Cross 1 Present Date TQ579108 Sussex Ornithological Society 20/08/2007 Hailsham CP 1 Present Date TQ579109 Sussex Ornithological Society 11/06/2000 Hailsham CP 1 Present Date TQ579109 Sussex Ornithological Society 12/08/2001 Upper Horsebridge 1 Present Date TQ579109 Sussex Ornithological Society 17/08/2001 Upper Horsebridge 1 Present Date TQ579110 Sussex Ornithological Society 20/08/1993 Lower Horsebridge 1 Present Date

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Scarce breeding resident, usually nesting on cliffs. This large and powerful falcon is well-known for its propensity to roost on tall buildings and has been widely recorded in Sussex. Takes medium- sized birds, such as wading birds, pigeons and small ducks.

Bern Convention Appendix 2; Birds Directive Annex 1; Convention on Migratory Species; Appendix 2; EC CITES Annex A; Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Schedule 1 Part 1) Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality Abundance Selection Based On

TQ579108 Sussex Ornithological Society 06/05/2011 Hailsham Leap Cross 1 Present Date

Vanellus vanellus Lapwing

A large wader which is a familiar farmland and wetland bird; it is a scarce or fairly common, but declining, resident and very common winter visitor. The bird declined markedly in South East England at the end of the last century. The favoured breeding habitat is mixed farmland and suitable habitats have been in short supply. Its diet consists of worms and insects.

Bird Population Status - red; Birds Directive Annex 2.2; Convention on Migratory Species; Appendix 2; Environmental Stewardship Target Species (); Environmental Stewardship Target Species (Romney Marsh); Environmental Stewardship Target Species (South Downs); Environmental Stewardship Target Species (Wealden Greensand); Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 - Species of Principal Importance in England (sec; UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality Abundance Selection Based On

TQ5309 BTO Birdtrack data 01/05/2013 Chalvington Claverham 1 PresentDate

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A scarce and declining summer visitor and passage migrant that breeds at the northern edge of its range in the UK. It is confined largely to the south and east of England and is associated with fertile arable farmland in warm, dry situations where it feeds on seed. Nests in thick hedges, bushes and low trees in woodland edges, copses, commons, heaths and parkland. Easily identified by its evocative purring call.

Bird Population Status - red; Birds Directive Annex 2.2; EC CITES Annex A; Environmental Stewardship Target Species (High Weald); Environmental Stewardship Target Species (Low Weald); Environmental Stewardship Target Species (Romney Marsh); Environmental Stewardship Target Species (South Downs); Environmental Stewardship Target Species (Wealden Greensand); Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 - Species of Principal Importance in England (sec; UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality Abundance Selection Based On

TQ50P Tetrad Atlas (Roving records) 13/05/2008 Michelham Priory 1 Present Positive Breeding TQ5310 Sussex Ornithological Society 22/05/1977 Chalvington Green Farm 2 Present Positive Breeding TQ5408 BTO Birdtrack data 25/05/2010 Arlington Wickstreet 1 Present Positive Breeding TQ551087 Sussex Ornithological Society 17/05/1999 Winham Copse nr Hailsham 4 Present Positive Breeding TQ5608 Sussex Ornithological Society 23/05/1976 Milton Hide, Abbot's Wood 2 Present Positive Breeding TQ5608 Sussex Ornithological Society 06/06/1982 Milton Hide, Abbot's Wood 6 Present Positive Breeding

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A distinctive and much loved bird of the countryside, this scarce breeding resident declined substantially during the last century mainly due to loss of habitat, particularly areas of rough grassland where it hunts for mice, voles and shrews. The position has been improving recently with many nest boxes being erected, although the conversion of barns in Sussex has had a negative impact on potential breeding sites.

Bern Convention Appendix 2; Bird Population Status - amber; EC CITES Annex A; Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Schedule 1 Part 1) Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality Abundance Selection Based On

TQ50P Tetrad Atlas (Roving records) 14/04/2008 Michelham Priory 1 Present All records TQ50P Tetrad Atlas (Roving records) 26/07/2009 Michelham Priory 3 Present All records TQ5310 Sussex Ornithological Society 10/09/1989 - Chalvington Green Farm 1 Present All records 10/09/1989 TQ5310 Danny Thomas 19/08/2014 Sensitive Location within the parish of 1 Adult Female; 2 Egg; All records TQ5310 Anon @ Sussex Winter Bird Survey 22/02/2015 Chalvington Green Farm 1 Present All records TQ5311 SOS Archived Records 22/12/1981 Golden Cross Deanland 1 Present All records TQ5311 Sussex Ornithological Society 06/02/2011 Golden Cross Deanland 1 Present All records TQ5408 Sussex Ornithological Society 03/02/2003 Arlington Wilbees Farm 1 Present All records TQ5408 Sussex Ornithological Society 28/05/2003 Arlington Wilbees Farm 1 Present All records TQ5408 Sussex Ornithological Society 08/07/2003 Arlington Wilbees Farm 1 Present All records TQ5408 BTO Birdtrack data 07/06/2010 Arlington Wickstreet 1 Present All records TQ542090 BTO Birdtrack data 10/10/2014 Upper Dicker 1 Present All records TQ543092 SOS Archived Records 14/12/1976 Upper Dicker 1 Present All records TQ549119 Sussex Ornithological Society 20/02/1993 Lower Dicker 1 Present All records TQ549119 Sussex Ornithological Society 04/06/2006 Hailsham Golden Cross 1 Present All records TQ5710 Sussex Ornithological Society 02/10/1996 Hailsham Golden Cross 1 Present All records TQ571112 Sussex Ornithological Society 13/10/2003 Abbots Wood, Hailsham 1 Present All records TQ579108 Sussex Ornithological Society 15/03/2013 Hailsham 1 Present All records

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A scarce to fairly common resident, and possibly very scarce winter visitor, which is widespread across Sussex, but often declines following hard winters. A brilliantly coloured blue and orange bird which can be found in lowland freshwater areas such as rivers, ponds and streams, and during the winter on the coast and in estuarine areas. Nests in hole in riverbank or sandpit.

Bern Convention Appendix 2; Bird Population Status - amber; Birds Directive Annex 1; Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Schedule 1 Part 1) Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality Abundance Selection Based On

TQ50P Tetrad Atlas (Roving records) 14/04/2008 Michelham Priory 1 Present Date TQ5408 Sussex Ornithological Society 30/08/2003 Arlington Wilbees Farm 1 Present Date TQ5408 BTO Birdtrack data 29/04/2007 Arlington Wickstreet 1 Present Date TQ5509 Sussex Ornithological Society 27/06/1998 Michelham Priory 2 Present Date TQ555080 SOS Archived Records 01/07/1977 Arlington Primrose Farm 2 Present Positive Breeding TQ5711 SOS Archived Records 16/06/1985 Lower Horsebridge 2 Present Positive Breeding TQ579112 Sussex Ornithological Society 05/03/1993 Hailsham CP 1 Present Date TQ579113 Sussex Ornithological Society 12/07/1995 Hailsham Harebeating 1 Present Date

Dendrocopos minor Lesser Spotted Woodpecker

The size of a sparrow, this is Europe's smallest woodpecker. It is a scarce, possibly now very scarce, and declining Sussex resident that favours damp, open, broad leaved woodland. It feeds on insects, especially larvae, spiders and wood-boring insects. It requires decaying wood in which it makes a new nest chamber each year. Its population is scattered across Sussex in suitable areas; the county holds a significant proportion of the national population.

Bern Convention Appendix 2; Bird Population Status - red; Nerc Act 2006; UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality Abundance Selection Based On

TQ553114 SOS Archived Records 05/04/1982 Hailsham Camberlot Farm 1 Present All records TQ5608 SOS Archived Records 17/07/1987 Milton Hide, Abbot's Wood 1 Present All records TQ566092 SOS Archived Records 11/05/1985 Milton Hide, Abbot's Wood 1 Present All records TQ567093 SOS Archived Records 09/01/1983 Milton Hide, Abbot's Wood 1 Present All records TQ567093 SOS Archived Records 30/01/1983 Milton Hide, Abbot's Wood 1 Present All records TQ568102 Sussex Ornithological Society 26/03/1993 Hailsham CP 1 Present All records TQ5709 SOS Archived Records 04/10/1983 Hailsham Bushy Wood 1 Present All records

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Our familiar swallow with long tail streamers is a common summer visitor and abundant passage migrant. They are agile in flight and spend most of their time on the wing hunting. They often breed in quiet farm buildings with nearby ponds and open pasture especially near cattle where they can feed on plentiful insects. Reedbeds are used as pre-migration roosts in late summer and early autumn.

Bern Convention Appendix 2; Bird Population Status - amber Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality Abundance Selection Based On

TQ50P Tetrad Atlas (2007-2011) TTV data 12/06/2010 Michelham Priory 1 Present Positive Breeding TQ50P Tetrad Atlas (Roving records) 24/05/2011 Michelham Priory Present Taxon Positive Breeding TQ50U Tetrad Atlas (2007-2011) TTV data 06/05/2009 Milton Hide nr Arlington 4 Present Positive Breeding TQ51K Tetrad Atlas (Roving records) 21/05/2011 Lower Dicker Present Taxon Positive Breeding TQ5408 BTO Birdtrack data 14/05/2009 Arlington Wickstreet 2 Present Positive Breeding

Delichon urbicum House Martin

A distinctive hirundine with a forked tail and white rump, it is a common summer visitor and abundant passage migrant. It is more abundant in urban areas than in the countryside because of the availability of suitable nesting sites in the eaves of buildings, but it will feed on around insects that it finds on agricultural land and around water.

Bern Convention Appendix 2; Bird Population Status - amber Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality Abundance Selection Based On

TQ51K Tetrad Atlas (Roving records) 21/05/2011 Lower Dicker Present Taxon Positive Breeding

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 8 of 10 Poecile montana Willow Tit

A very scarce and declining resident that favours damp woodland close to rivers, streams and gravel pits. It also likes undergrowth in broadleaved woodland and is sometimes found well away from water in marginal habitat not so suitable for other Tit species. This species has suffered recent population declines. It has a large sooty-black cap extending to the back of the neck and a small untidy black bib; it feeds on insects, seeds and berries.

Bern Convention Appendix 2; Bird Population Status - red; Nerc Act 2006; UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality Abundance Selection Based On

TQ5608 Sussex Ornithological Society 09/03/1986 Milton Hide, Abbot's Wood 2 Present All records TQ5608 Sussex Ornithological Society 23/03/1986 Milton Hide, Abbot's Wood 2 Present All records TQ5608 Sussex Ornithological Society 17/07/1987 Milton Hide, Abbot's Wood 1 Present All records TQ562088 Sussex Ornithological Society 09/12/1990 Milton Hide, Abbot's Wood 1 Present All records TQ5708 Sussex Ornithological Society 01/06/1984 Hailsham Wilmington Wood 1 Present All records TQ5708 Sussex Ornithological Society 13/03/1985 Hailsham Wilmington Wood 1 Present All records

Passer montanus Tree Sparrow

A bird that has had large fluctuations in population in the past but which has been in decline in the British Isles for some time. In Sussex it is a much declined and now very scarce resident, and a scarce passage migrant and winter visitor, more abundant in East Sussex than in the West. It is mainly a bird of open farmland with hedgerows and free-standing trees where it feeds on insects and seeds.

Bird Population Status - red; Environmental Stewardship Target Species (High Weald); Environmental Stewardship Target Species (Low Weald); Environmental Stewardship Target Species (Pevensey Levels); Environmental Stewardship Target Species (Romney Marsh); Environmental Stewardship Target Species (South Downs); Environmental Stewardship Target Species (Wealden Greensand); Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 - Species of Principal Importance in England (sec; UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality Abundance Selection Based On

TQ5309 BTO Birdtrack data 28/11/2007 Chalvington Claverham 5 Present All records

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This is our largest finch, with a massive powerful bill for eating seeds, buds and shoots. A scarce breeding resident and very scarce passage migrant. An elusive finch of mixed deciduous woodland recorded rather more frequently in East Sussex. This species is probably under-recorded in the county owing to its secretive nature.

Bern Convention Appendix 2; Bird Population Status - red; Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 - Species of Principal Importance in England (sec; UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality Abundance Selection Based On

TQ565083 SOS Archived Records 29/01/1984 Milton Hide, Abbot's Wood 1 Present All records

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The BAP Species Inventory does not include bat, bird or otter records. Bat and bird records are included in separate inventories, while otter records are not included in SxBRC reports.

The UK Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP), published in 1994, was the UK Government’s response to signing the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) at the 1992 Rio Earth Summit. The new UK post‐2010 Biodiversity Framework replaces the previous UK level BAP, though the lists of priority species agreed under the UK BAP still form the basis of much biodiversity work in the UK. The current strategy for England is ‘Biodiversity 2020: A Strategy for England's wildlife and ecosystem services’. Although the UK BAP has been succeeded, Species Action Plans (SAPs) developed under the UK BAP still remain important and valuable reference sources for background information on Priority Species under the UK Post‐2010 Biodiversity Framework.

The new framework includes five internationally agreed strategic goals and supporting targets to be achieved by 2020. The five strategic goals agreed were: . Strategic Goal A: Address the underlying causes of biodiversity loss by mainstreaming biodiversity across government and society . Strategic Goal B: Reduce the direct pressures on biodiversity and promote sustainable use . Strategic Goal C: To improve the status of biodiversity by safeguarding ecosystems, species and genetic diversity . Strategic Goal D: Enhance the benefits to all from biodiversity and ecosystem services . Strategic Goal E: Enhance implementation through participatory planning, knowledge management and capacity building.

Further information on the UK BAP and details of the species and habitat action plans can be found on the JNCC website.

BAP species within this report  BAP records are labelled so that only one record per species per grid reference is included in a SxBRC report. This will usually be the most up to date record.  Species which appear in the ‘England Biodiversity List’ to meet the requirements of Section 41 of the NERC Act (2006)* are labelled with the symbol N.

* Natural Environment & Rural Communities (NERC) Act The NERC Act (2006) was established with the intention to help ensure that biodiversity becomes an integral consideration in the development of policies, and that decisions of public bodies work with nature and not against it.

The England Biodiversity List has been drawn up to meet the requirements of Section 41 of the Act. The S41 list consists of 943 species and 56 habitats of principal importance in England and will be used to guide decision‐makers such as public bodies, including local and regional authorities, in implementing their duty under Section 40 of the NERC Act.

Further details of the NERC Act can be found on the Natural England website. Woods Mill, Henfield, West Sussex BN5 9SD [email protected] www.sxbrc.org.uk 01273.497521

UK BIODIVERSITY ACTION PLAN SPECIES INVENTORY REPORT

Please note that bat, bird and otter records are not included in this report

Land at Martlets, Upper Dicker + 2km radius

18 April 2016 SxBRC/16/020 Search Area: TQ5308 to TQ5711 Prepared for Natalie Kay (The Ecology Partnership)

Lophozia capitata Large-celled Flapwort N Liverwort

A rare calcifuge pioneer liverwort of damp bare soils, sands and gravels. Almost confined to South East England in the British Isles and rare in mainland Europe. In our area only recorded in the 1960s from Arlington and Hankham both in East Sussex. Designations IUCN (2001) - Endangered, Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 - Species of Principal Importance in England (sec, Sussex Biodiversity Action Plan, Sussex Rare Species Inventory, UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ5608 J.A. Paton 11/04/1961 Abbot's Wood, East Sussex (VC14)

Ranunculus tripartitus Three-lobed Crowfoot N Flowering plant

An annual of shallow water bodies in open sites which are flooded in winter but summer-dry. In south east England it is also found in pools in coppiced woodland. Currently known from a single site in West Sussex and several in East Sussex, though its status in some of these needs to be checked. Designations IUCN (2001) - Endangered, Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 - Species of Principal Importance in England (sec, Sussex Biodiversity Action Plan, Sussex Rare Species Inventory, UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ562086 Anon @ Sussex Bot. Rec. 1998 Milton Hyde, East Sussex (VC14) Soc.;Rosemary Fitzgerald TQ562087 Anon @ PLANTLIFE 1998 Pond in Milton Hide. Also at 563087 (3 plants), East Sussex (VC14) TQ563087 Anon @ Sussex Bot. Rec. Soc. 1998 Milton Hyde, East Sussex (VC14)

Adonis annua Pheasant's-eye N Flowering plant

An annual plant of cultivated ground, possibly an ancient introduction, was formerly widespread on chalk in southern England but has steadily declined since the 1880s. Present at half a dozen sites in East Sussex, long extinct in West Sussex. Designations Farm Environment Plan Guidance 007- Table 3, IUCN (2001) - Endangered, Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 - Species of Principal Importance in England (sec, Sussex Biodiversity Action Plan, Sussex Rare Species Inventory, UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ558094 Joanne Hodgkins;Louise Scott (Clark) 11/06/1996 Michelham Priory (CW87)

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 1 of 13 Phyteuma spicatum Spiked Rampion N Flowering plant

This plant, with its tall spikes of white flowers, is entirely confined in Britain to East Sussex. There are numerous records from woodlands and hedgerows of the Low Weald during the late 1800s and early 1900s, but now it is a rare and declining species with currently only a few records from the Heathfield and Hailsham areas. Designations IUCN (2001) - Endangered, Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 - Species of Principal Importance in England (sec, Sussex Biodiversity Action Plan, Sussex Protected Species Register, Sussex Rare Species Inventory, UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species, Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Schedule 8)

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ560080 J P Davys 11/06/2004 AbbotÆs Wood, Arlington, East Sussex (VC14) TQ5608 Stanley Salvage 1958 Abbots & Wilmington Wood & Milton Hide (CW92) TQ562080 J P Davys 11/06/2004 AbbotÆs Wood, Arlington, East Sussex (VC14) TQ564081 Anon @ Sussex Bot. Rec. Soc. 1994 Abbots Wood, Arlington, East Sussex (VC14) TQ5661708018 J. Sellens 10/05/2009 Abbott's wood, East Sussex (VC14)

Entoloma bloxamii Big Blue Pinkgill N Fungus

A striking blue mushroom of unimproved grassland, usually on calcareous soils. Widespread but rare in Sussex and across Europe. Designations Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 - Species of Principal Importance in England (sec, Sussex Biodiversity Action Plan, Sussex Rare Species Inventory, UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ577119 Recorder @ WWFRG 2002 Horsebridge Cemetery, East Sussex (VC14)

Watsonalla binaria Oak Hook-tip N Insect -

A widespread moth of woods and parks, though said to be rapidly declining. Relatively common in Sussex, but numbers are inclined to fluctuate. Designations Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 - Species of Principal Importance in England (sec, Sussex Biodiversity Action Plan, UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ5608 Colin Pratt;Mark Parsons 06/06/1996 Milton Hide, East Sussex (VC14)

Cymatophorima diluta Oak Lutestring N Insect - moth

A moth of mature woodland, the larva feeding on oak. Southern England, Midlands and Wales, less frequent in northern England and southern Scotland. Scattered but rather infrequent records across East and West Sussex. Designations Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 - Species of Principal Importance in England (sec, Sussex Biodiversity Action Plan, UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ5608 Peter Hodge 19/09/1973 Abbots Wood

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 2 of 13 Lycia hirtaria Brindled Beauty N Insect - moth

A March and April flying moth of woods and gardens. The female has very reduced wings and is unable to fly. Larvae on a wide range of trees and shrubs. Scattered records across Sussex. Designations Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 - Species of Principal Importance in England (sec, Sussex Biodiversity Action Plan, UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ5608 Mark Parsons 13/04/1977 Abbots Wood, East Sussex (VC14)

Ennomos quercinaria August Thorn N Insect - moth

A moth that flies in August and September in woods gardens and parkland. The larvae feed on a variety of trees. Recorded widely, but infrequently across Sussex. Designations Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 - Species of Principal Importance in England (sec, Sussex Biodiversity Action Plan, UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ5608 Mark Parsons 13/09/1978 Abbots Wood, East Sussex (VC14)

Ennomos fuscantaria Dusky Thorn N Insect - moth

A moth of woods and parks flying from late July to October. Larvae live on ash (Fraxinus excelsior). Scattered across Sussex. Designations Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 - Species of Principal Importance in England (sec, Sussex Biodiversity Action Plan, UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ557094 David Burrows;Keith Alexander;Sam 19/08/2008 Michelham Priory Bayley;Michael Blencowe TQ5608 Mark Parsons 13/09/1978 Abbots Wood, East Sussex (VC14)

Ecliptopera silaceata Small Phoenix N Insect - moth

A common moth in England and Wales and, though widespread in Scotland, it is less common there. It lives in a variety of habitats including open woodland, downland, commons, gardens and waste ground. Generally common in Sussex. Designations Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 - Species of Principal Importance in England (sec, Sussex Biodiversity Action Plan, UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ5608 Colin Pratt;Mark Parsons 06/06/1996 Milton Hide, East Sussex (VC14)

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 3 of 13 Timandra comae Blood-Vein N Insect - moth

A widespread and moderately common moth in southern Britain with records from across Sussex. It is regarded as being in rapid decline. Designations Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 - Species of Principal Importance in England (sec, Sussex Biodiversity Action Plan, UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ5608 Maitland Emmet;John Langmaid;Mark 27/05/1994 Milton Hide, East Sussex (VC14) Parsons

Acronicta rumicis Knot Grass N Insect - moth

A widely distributed moth in in the southern half of the British Isles, but one that is marked decline. Widely recorded in Sussex. Designations Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 - Species of Principal Importance in England (sec, Sussex Biodiversity Action Plan, UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ557094 David Burrows;Keith Alexander;Sam 19/08/2008 Michelham Priory Bayley;Michael Blencowe

Amphipyra tragopoginis Mouse Moth N Insect - moth

A widespread moth in the British Isles, but one that is in marked decline. Very widely recorded in Sussex. Designations Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 - Species of Principal Importance in England (sec, Sussex Biodiversity Action Plan, UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ5608 Mark Parsons 13/09/1978 Abbots Wood, East Sussex (VC14)

Diloba caeruleocephala Figure of Eight N Insect - moth

An autumn-flying moth of woodlands, hedges and commons. Larvae on a variety of trees. Widespread but rather scarce in Sussex. Designations Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 - Species of Principal Importance in England (sec, Sussex Biodiversity Action Plan, UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ5608 Maitland Emmet;John Langmaid;Mark 27/05/1994 Milton Hide, East Sussex (VC14) Parsons TQ5709 Mark Parsons 23/10/1978 Bushy Wood, East Sussex (VC14)

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 4 of 13 Orthosia gracilis Powdered Quaker N Insect - moth

An early-flying noctuid moth attracted to sallow blossom and other flowers in April and May. Larvae usually on sallow in southern Britain. Widespread in Sussex. Designations Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 - Species of Principal Importance in England (sec, Sussex Biodiversity Action Plan, UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ5608 Mark Parsons 24/04/1982 Abbots Wood, East Sussex (VC14)

Diarsia rubi Small Square-spot N Insect - moth

A brown noctuid moth which flies in early and again in late summer. Larvae eat a wide variety of low-growing plants. Widespread and often abundant in Sussex. Designations Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 - Species of Principal Importance in England (sec, Sussex Biodiversity Action Plan, UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ5608 Mark Parsons 13/09/1978 Abbots Wood, East Sussex (VC14)

Allophyes oxyacanthae Green-brindled Crescent N Insect - moth

An autumn-flying noctuid moth with a metallic sheen. Frequents woodlands, hedgerows and gardens. Larvae on a variety of trees and bushes. Widespread in Sussex. Designations Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 - Species of Principal Importance in England (sec, Sussex Biodiversity Action Plan, UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ5709 Mark Parsons 23/10/1978 Bushy Wood, East Sussex (VC14)

Arctia caja Garden Tiger N Insect - moth

A dramatically coloured large moth with woolly bear larvae that eat a wide variety of plants. Widespread across Suusex, though often absent from some areas. Designations Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 - Species of Principal Importance in England (sec, Sussex Biodiversity Action Plan, UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ557094 David Burrows;Keith Alexander;Sam 19/08/2008 Michelham Priory Bayley;Michael Blencowe

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 5 of 13 Tyria jacobaeae Cinnabar N Insect - moth

A red and black day-flying moth whose orange and black ringed larvae feed on ragwort and related plants. Common across Sussex. Designations Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 - Species of Principal Importance in England (sec, Sussex Biodiversity Action Plan, UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ537108 Kate Ryland 21/06/2006 - SE Water SSSI land , Lullington Fore 24/07/2006 Down TQ578089 Big Butterfly Count 2010 27/07/2010 Arlington Road, east Hailsham, East Sussex (VC14)

Erynnis tages Dingy Skipper N Insect - butterfly

The butterfly occurs in discrete colonies, frequenting downland, dunes, heaths, embankments, woodland rides and occasionally damper areas. The larva feeds on birdsfoot trefoils, Lotus corniculatus and L. uliginosus. Southern Britain and Wales, being more local further north. Widespread but declining in Sussex Weald. More stable on the South Downs. Recorded under both Erynnis tages and as the nominate subspecies Erynnis tages tages. Designations IUCN (2001) - Vulnerable, Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 - Species of Principal Importance in England (sec, Sussex Biodiversity Action Plan, UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ569081 D.C. Neve 05/06/2013 Abbots Wood TQ569082 Stuart Sutton 27/05/2013 Abbots Wood

Pyrgus malvae Grizzled Skipper N Insect - butterfly

A butterfly of sheltered meadows, downland and open woodland rides. Larva on Potentilla, and eupatoria. Commonest in central southern England, Wales and the Midlands up to Yorkshire. Still widespread on the Downs but less common than it was in the Weald. Designations IUCN (2001) - Vulnerable, Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 - Species of Principal Importance in England (sec, Sussex Biodiversity Action Plan, UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ538113 Joe Morley 09/05/2000 Bridlegate, Golden Cross TQ5608 Bob Coleman 16/05/2013 Milton Hide - Abbot's Wood TQ561081 Stuart Sutton 05/05/2014 Abbots Wood TQ563086 Alan Holden 24/05/1997 Milton Hide, Abbots Wood TQ565086 Peter Davys 19/05/1998 Milton Hide Common TQ565088 P.C.N. Dean 16/06/1997 Abbots Wood, Abbots Wood Lake TQ567084 Bob Coleman 07/05/2008 Wilmington Wood TQ569081 D.C. Neve 25/05/2013 Abbots Wood TQ569082 Stuart Sutton 27/05/2013 Abbots Wood TQ570080 Nigel Kemp 19/05/1999 Abbots Wood, Abbots Wood Lake TQ5704908101 Paul Atkin 13/05/2015 Abbots wood TQ5708 Alan Holden 2000 Gillridge Wood, Abbot's Wood Sect 4

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 6 of 13 Boloria euphrosyne Pearl-bordered Fritillary N Insect - butterfly

A rapidly declining, violet-feeding woodland butterfly only recorded from 20 1km squares, across Sussex, since 2000. Once widespread and abundant in both counties. Designations IUCN (2001) - Endangered, Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 - Species of Principal Importance in England (sec, Sussex Biodiversity Action Plan, Sussex Rare Species Inventory, UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species, Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Schedule 5 Section 9.5a), Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Schedule 5 Section 9.5b)

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ559081 R.P. Wells 14/05/2008 Abbots Wood TQ559083 Paul Smith 25/05/2014 Abbots wood TQ5608 Teresa Fowler 04/06/2015 Abbots Wood (all) TQ561080 Stuart Sutton 11/05/2015 Abbots Wood TQ561081 Stuart Sutton 05/05/2014 Abbots Wood TQ562080 Tom Ottley 03/05/2010 Abbot's Wood, East Sussex (VC14) TQ562081 Nigel Kemp 31/05/2006 Abbots Wood TQ562082 John Kerby 06/05/2008 Abbots Wood TQ563081 Dan Hoare 26/05/2005 Abott's Wood TQ563082 Jon Curson 29/04/2014 Abbot's Wood TQ563083 Bob Coleman 10/05/2009 Abbots Wood, East Sussex (VC14) TQ563084 Arthur McCulloch 08/05/2005 Abbotts Wood TQ565081 Mike Mullis 29/05/2009 Abbots Woods, 2007/8 clearfell area, East Sussex (VC14) TQ567084 Bob Coleman 07/05/2008 Wilmington Wood TQ568083 Kerry Baldwin 04/05/2014 Abbots wood TQ569081 D.C. Neve 16/06/2013 Abbots Wood TQ569082 Stuart Sutton 27/05/2013 Abbots Wood TQ570081 Peter Farrant 21/05/2010 Abbots Wood, 2005/6 clearfell area, East Sussex (VC14) TQ5704908101 Paul Atkin 13/05/2015 Abbots wood TQ5708 Mike Mullis 22/05/2012 TQ5708 Wilmington Wood, Hailsham (1km sq)

Limenitis camilla White Admiral N Insect - butterfly

A fairly widespread woodland butterfly that has increased a little in numbers and range in Sussex in recent decades. The larvae are found on honeysuckle. Designations IUCN (2001) - Vulnerable, Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 - Species of Principal Importance in England (sec, Sussex Biodiversity Action Plan, UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ545080 Brian Reeve;Dorothy Reeve 01/08/2004 Nr Raylands Farm TQ5608 Peter Davys 04/07/2008 Milton Hide Common, Milton Hide, Abbot's Wood TQ561080 Roy Wells 08/07/2010 Arlington, Abbot's Wood, East Sussex (VC14) TQ564088 R.P. Wells 30/06/2008 Milton Hyde TQ565080 Alan Holden 13/07/1997 Abbots Wood, Abbots Wood Lake TQ565085 Graham Champion 15/08/1996 Abbots Wood, Arlington TQ565088 P.C.N. Dean 19/07/1997 Abbots Wood, Abbots Wood Lake TQ569081 D.C. Neve 15/07/2013 Abbots Wood TQ5708 Bob Coleman 15/07/2013 Gillridge Wood (Abbot's Wood) TQ5710 Chris Hooker 17/07/2013 TQ5710 Hailsham, Woodside Farm (1km sq) TQ574082 Anon @ M&S Big Butterfly Count 25/07/2010 Abbot's Wood, East Sussex (VC14) TQ577080 Anon @ M&S Big Butterfly Count 29/07/2010 Wilmington Wood, East Sussex (VC14) TQ577082 Peter Farrant 15/07/1999 Abbots Wood, Abbots Wood Lake

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 7 of 13 Coenonympha pamphilus Small Heath N Insect - butterfly

A small grassland butterfly that is fairly widespread in Sussex, especially on the Downs. The species has become much less common than it used to be in many areas in recent decades. Designations IUCN (2001) - Lower risk - near threatened, Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 - Species of Principal Importance in England (sec, Sussex Biodiversity Action Plan, UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ537108 Kate Ryland 21/06/2006 - SE Water SSSI land , Lullington Fore 24/07/2006 Down TQ537117 Joe Morley 1997 Bridlegate Hailsham TQ538113 Joe Morley 18/06/2002 Bridlegate, Golden Cross TQ538118 Joe Morley 1996 Bridlegate, Golden Cross TQ554083 Brian Reeve;Dorothy Reeve 01/08/2004 Nr Raylands Farm TQ5608 Pat Bonham 24/05/2012 Abbot's Wood TQ561080 Jeffery Gumbrell 16/05/2009 Arlington, Abbot's Wood, East Sussex (VC14) TQ565080 Alan Holden 24/05/1997 Abbots Wood, Abbots Wood Lake TQ565086 Peter Davys 19/05/1998 Milton Hide Common TQ565088 P.C.N. Dean 29/09/1997 Abbots Wood, Abbots Wood Lake TQ565098 Brian Reeve;Dorothy Reeve 16/06/2000 Nr Hempstead Farm TQ566100 Brian Reeve;Dorothy Reeve 01/09/1999 Nr Hempstead Farm TQ567086 Roy Wells 18/06/2010 Hailsham, Highlands Farm, East Sussex (VC14) TQ567097 Brian Reeve;Dorothy Reeve 16/06/2000 Nr Hempstead Farm, Hailsham TQ569081 D.C. Neve 05/06/2013 Abbots Wood TQ570080 Nigel Kemp 19/05/1999 Abbots Wood, Abbots Wood Lake TQ574103 Brian Reeve;Dorothy Reeve 16/06/2000 Nr Hempstead Farm, Hailsham

Lasiommata megera Wall N Insect - butterfly

A grassland butterfly that has undergone a severe decline and now is normally only found near the coast and on the eastern part of the South Downs. Designations IUCN (2001) - Lower risk - near threatened, Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 - Species of Principal Importance in England (sec, Sussex Biodiversity Action Plan, UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ5311 Joe Morley 27/04/1998 Bridlegate, Golden Cross TQ534112 Joe Morley 10/08/2004 Bridlegate, Chalvington Road, Golden Cross, Hailsham TQ537117 Joe Morley 1997 Bridlegate Hailsham TQ538113 Joe Morley 10/08/2003 Bridlegate, Golden Cross, Hailsham TQ538118 Joe Morley 1996 Bridlegate, Golden Cross TQ5390908945 Tim Fox 24/05/2015 Wick Street TQ5509 Michael Blencowe 11/08/2012 TQ5509 Michelham Priory (1km sq) TQ5510 Michael Blencowe 11/08/2012 TQ5511 Lower Dicker (1km sq) TQ5608 Mark Parsons 08/06/1984 Abbots Wood, East Sussex (VC14) TQ563082 Stuart Sutton 02/09/2013 Abbots Wood TQ570080 Nigel Kemp 19/05/1999 Abbots Wood, Abbots Wood Lake TQ570081 Mike Mullis 30/05/2009 Abbots Wood, 2005/6 clearfell area, East Sussex (VC14)

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 8 of 13 Adscita statices Forester N Insect - moth

A nationally local species found in grassland and woodland rides over much of England and Wales. In Sussex it is found on the downs between Brighton and Eastbourne. In West Sussex it is very scarce with recent records only from Downs near Upper Beeding, Kingley Vale, and Duncton. caterpillars feed on Common Sorrel and Sheep's Sorrel. Designations Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 - Species of Principal Importance in England (sec, Sussex Biodiversity Action Plan, Sussex Rare Species Inventory, UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ5608 E C M Haes - 1977 Milton Hide, East Sussex (VC14)

Bombus (Thoracobombus) muscorum Moss Carder-bee N Insect - hymenopteran

A bumble bee that nests at ground level in moss, often in damp places. Flourishes best in cooler summers. Recorded in our area mainly from Rye Harbour in East Sussex and in West Sussex. Designations Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 - Species of Principal Importance in England (sec, Sussex Biodiversity Action Plan, UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ5608 Recorder @ BWARS 07/09/1975 Hailsham

Pseudanodonta complanata Depressed (or Compressed) River N Mussel Mollusc

A large freshwater mussel of slow rivers and canals in southern and central England and East Anglia. Recorded in our area from a tributary of the river Cuckmere and Reach in East Sussex and on the River Arun in West Sussex. 1968-2006. Designations IUCN (2001) - Vulnerable, Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 - Species of Principal Importance in England (sec, Sussex Biodiversity Action Plan, Sussex Rare Species Inventory, UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ5411 Dr Kerney 1976 Tributary of R. Cuckmere, East Sussex (VC14)

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 9 of 13 Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt N Amphibian

The largest British newt. It is black or dark brown and the males have a crest along the back and an orange underside spotted with black. Frequently confused with male smooth newts, which also have a crest. The great crested newt prefers larger, open ponds that are free of fish and waterfowl and has declined substantially in Britain and across Europe, mainly due to habitat loss. The species is fully legally protected and Britain has special responsibility for its conservation as some of the best European populations occur here. Scattered across East and Central Sussex but scarce in the west. Designations Bern Convention Appendix 2, European Protected Species, Habitats Directive Annex 2 - non-priority species, Habitats Directive Annex 4, Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 - Species of Principal Importance in England (sec, Sussex Biodiversity Action Plan, Sussex Protected Species Register, UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species, Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Schedule 5 Section 9.4b), Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Schedule 5 Section 9.5a), Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Schedule 5 Section 9.5b), Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Schedule 5)

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ55221176 Recorder @ WildCall 17/05/2015 Garden of 1 Mill Cottage, Upper Dicker TQ555081 SARG Sussex Amphibian & Reptile Grp 03/03/1994 Beatons Wood Pond 4, East Sussex (VC14) TQ5608 Stuart Sutton 11/04/2013 Sensitive and/or private site within The Parish of Arlington TQ569082 Stuart Sutton 23/04/2014 Abbots Wood TQ57541096 Recorder @ Southern Water 25/04/2006 Upper Horsebridge TQ579108 Phil Luffingham 01/03/2006 - 75 Stroma Gardens, Hailsham, West 31/05/2006 Sussex (VC13) TQ579109 Patrick Roper 03/04/2007 75 Stroma Gardens, Hailsham, Hailsham in TQ5710

Bufo bufo Common Toad N Amphibian

Still a widespread species in Sussex but declining due to loss of habitat and other factors. Toads tend to have large populations centred on particular breeding sites and they may become locally extinct if these are damaged or destroyed. Common toads are legally protected against sale. Designations Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 - Species of Principal Importance in England (sec, Sussex Biodiversity Action Plan, UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species, Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Schedule 5 Section 9.5a), Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Schedule 5 Section 9.5b)

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ553099 SARG Sussex Amphibian & Reptile Grp 01/01/1989 Allotments, Upper Dicker, East Sussex (VC14)

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 10 of 13 Anguilla anguilla European Eel N Bony fish (Actinopterygii)

Eels breed in the sea and migrate to freshwater to grow before returning to the sea to spawn. This unusual fish is in sharp decline, though the reasons are not fully understood. However, it is generally thought that habitat degradation is a major factor. It has been found across the British Isles and very widely in Sussex. Designations IUCN (2001) - Critically endangered, Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 - Species of Principal Importance in England (sec, Sussex Biodiversity Action Plan, UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ538110 EJ L 24/10/1979 Limekiln Farm TQ5432808086 Recorder @ Environment Agency 02/10/2015 Cuckmere, Sessingham Farm TQ5432908085 Recorder @ Environment Agency 20/09/2007 Cuckmere, Sessingham Farm TQ555092 EJ L 23/10/1979 Michelham Priory (CW87) TQ5554409213 Recorder @ Environment Agency 20/09/2002 Cuckmere, Michelham Priory TQ5554509213 Recorder @ Environment Agency 03/09/2004 Cuckmere, Michelham Priory TQ5605809469 Recorder @ Environment Agency 26/09/2005 Cuckmere, Michelham Priory TQ5606109467 Recorder @ Environment Agency 30/09/2015 Cuckmere, Michelham Priory TQ5606509461 Recorder @ Environment Agency 31/08/2006 Cuckmere, Michelham Priory TQ5720010700 Recorder @ Environment Agency 11/10/1999 Cuckmere, Boship Bridge TQ5798611249 Recorder @ Environment Agency 10/09/2013 Cuckmere, Mill Bridge

Salmo trutta Brown/Sea Trout N Bony fish (Actinopterygii)

This fish has three British forms: the Sea Trout, Salmo trutta trutta, and two forms of the Brown Trout, one that lives in rivers, Salmo trutta fario and one in lakes, Salmo trutta lacustris. Sea trout and brown trout occur widely in Sussex both as native and introduced fish. The riverine form of the brown trout is now highly threatened or extinct in many European countries as a result of habitat loss, barriers to migration, pollution and over-fishing. Designations Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 - Species of Principal Importance in England (sec, Sussex Biodiversity Action Plan, UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ538110 EJ L 24/10/1979 Limekiln Farm TQ5432808086 Recorder @ Environment Agency 02/10/2015 Cuckmere, Sessingham Farm TQ555092 EJ L 23/10/1979 Michelham Priory (CW87) TQ5606109467 Recorder @ Environment Agency 30/09/2015 Cuckmere, Michelham Priory TQ5798611249 Recorder @ Environment Agency 10/09/2013 Cuckmere, Mill Bridge

Anguis fragilis Slow-worm N Reptile

A legally protected legless lizard resembling a small snake. Slow-worms are widespread in southern England and found in open habitats such as rough grassland, heath and on road and railway embankments. They are often common in urban and suburban areas. Like most reptiles and amphibians they have declined considerably and need protection wherever they occur. Designations Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 - Species of Principal Importance in England (sec, Sussex Biodiversity Action Plan, Sussex Protected Species Register, UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species, Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Schedule 5 Section 9.1 (killing/injuring)), Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Schedule 5 Section 9.5a), Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Schedule 5 Section 9.5b)

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ5610 SARG recorder 01/05/2000 The Oak, Upper Dicker, Upper Dicker TQ5611 SARG Sussex Amphibian & Reptile 01/01/1993 North Fields, Lower Dicker, East Sussex Grp;Dennis Dey (VC14) TQ569082 Stuart Sutton 23/04/2014 Abbots Wood TQ57821149 Tom Rothero 15/08/2015 Lower Horsebridge TQ579088 Sam Pottier 21/06/2013 St Leonard's on Sea

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 11 of 13 Zootoca vivipara Common Lizard N Reptile

The most abundant British lizard and widespread in Sussex in the Weald and along the coast. Probably under-recorded and increasingly confined to small areas of open sunny habitat. A legally protected species due to concern about its overall decline. Designations Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 - Species of Principal Importance in England (sec, Sussex Biodiversity Action Plan, Sussex Protected Species Register, UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species, Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Schedule 5 Section 9.1 (killing/injuring)), Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Schedule 5 Section 9.5a), Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Schedule 5 Section 9.5b)

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ569082 Stuart Sutton 23/04/2014 Abbots Wood TQ579088 Sam Pottier 21/06/2013 St Leonard's on Sea

Natrix natrix Grass Snake N Reptile

A widespread, but legally protected, snake with a normally olive body flecked with black and a distinctive yellow collar. Frequent in Sussex near places where its food, largely frogs, is readily available. Like most reptiles and amphibians, grass snakes have declined considerably and need protection wherever they occur. Designations Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 - Species of Principal Importance in England (sec, Sussex Biodiversity Action Plan, Sussex Protected Species Register, UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species, Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Schedule 5 Section 9.1 (killing/injuring)), Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Schedule 5 Section 9.5a), Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Schedule 5 Section 9.5b)

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ553098 SARG Sussex Amphibian & Reptile Grp 01/01/1989 2, Elm Cottages, Upper Dicker, Hailsham, East Sussex (VC14) TQ559083 SARG Sussex Amphibian & Reptile 01/01/1994 Primrose Farm, East Sussex (VC14) Grp;Dennis Dey TQ5611 SARG Sussex Amphibian & Reptile 01/01/1993 Northfields, Lower Dicker, East Sussex Grp;Dennis Dey (VC14) TQ564080 SARG Sussex Amphibian & Reptile 01/01/1992 Abbots Wood, East Sussex (VC14) Grp;Dennis Dey TQ5710 SARG Sussex Amphibian & Reptile 01/01/1991 83, Stroma Gdns, Hailsham, East Sussex Grp;Dennis Dey (VC14) TQ578102 Recorder @ Ecosulis Ltd. April 2005 - Land at Hempstead Lane, Hailsham CP October 2006 TQ579108 Phil Luffingham 15/08/2005 75 Stroma Gardens, Hailsham, East Sussex (VC14)

Erinaceus europaeus West European Hedgehog N Terrestrial mammal

The hedgehog is one of our most familiar and endearing small mammals and it is still widespread in Sussex and Britain. However, hedgehog numbers have been adversely affected by changes in agriculture with less permanent pasture and fewer hedgerows. Climate change may also affect the availability of earthworms, one of their main foods, during hot, dry summers. There is some survey evidence that hedgehogs are most common where badgers are rarer and badgers do, of course, prey on them. Designations Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 - Species of Principal Importance in England (sec, Sussex Biodiversity Action Plan, UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ579109 Patrick Roper 03/04/2007 75 Stroma Gardens, Hailsham, Hailsham in TQ5710

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 12 of 13 Arvicola amphibius European Water Vole N Terrestrial mammal

The fastest declining native British mammal, the water vole was ‘Ratty’ in Wind in the Willows. Water voles prefer slow flowing streams, rivers and dykes with steep earth banks and luxuriant emergent vegetation. They have been in decline for over a century mainly due to loss of habitat while the presence of American mink has greatly hastened this decline. In many areas of mainland Britain water voles are already extinct but there are still some strong populations in Sussex. A legally protected species, listed on the Sussex Rare Species Inventory and the subject of a Sussex Species Action Programme. Designations Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 - Species of Principal Importance in England (sec, Sussex Biodiversity Action Plan, Sussex Protected Species Register, Sussex Rare Species Inventory, UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species, Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Schedule 5 Section 9.1 (killing/injuring)), Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Schedule 5 Section 9.1 (taking)), Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Schedule 5 Section 9.2), Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Schedule 5 Section 9.4, subdivision a), Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Schedule 5 Section 9.4b), Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Schedule 5 Section 9.5a), Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Schedule 5 Section 9.5b), Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Schedule 5)

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ552106 Mr Hicks 2000 Clover Farm, Camberlot Road, Hailsham, East Sussex (VC14) TQ556093 Anon 1989 - 1990 R.Cuckmere, East Sussex (VC14) TQ560094 Anon 1997 Michelham Priory moat, East Sussex (VC14)

Muscardinus avellanarius Hazel Dormouse N Terrestrial mammal

A nocturnal species of woodland and overgrown hedgerows. Dormice spend much of their time climbing among branches in search of fruit, nuts, insects and other food. They sleep in nests during the day in hollow trees, unoccupied bird or bat boxes and similar places and hibernate in winter. Dormice occur mainly in southern England in this country and are widespread in suitable habitats in Sussex. Designations European Protected Species, Habitats Directive Annex 4, Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 - Species of Principal Importance in England (sec, Sussex Biodiversity Action Plan, Sussex Protected Species Register, UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species, Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Schedule 5 Section 9.4b), Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Schedule 5 Section 9.5a), Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Schedule 5 Section 9.5b), Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Schedule 5)

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ5709 Anne Landon 1998 Tile Hurst, nr. Hailsham, East Sussex (VC14)

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 13 of 13 SUSSEX RARE SPECIES INVENTORY

The Rare Species Inventory does not include bat, bird or otter records. Bat and bird records are included in separate inventories, while otter records are not included in SxBRC reports.

The Sussex Rare Species Inventory (RSI) contains over 3,400 species. These species are selected according to strict criteria of rarity associated with their occurrence in Sussex.

The criteria for selection of species are listed below:

 All species in the British Red Data Books including all Notable fauna and Nationally Scarce flora and British endemic taxa which have ever occurred in Sussex whether extinct or not.  Species included in the UK Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP species).  Internationally rare taxa cited in the Bern Convention, IUCN Red Data lists, or EU Habitats Directive which are not covered by any of the above.

The RSI has been designed to be comprehensive for species but representative for records. This is managed in several ways:

 RSI records are labelled so that only one record per species per grid reference gets flagged up. This will usually be the most up to date record.  SxBRC does not hold marine information other than coastal species and cetaceans.  The following species are relatively common in Sussex but are in the RSI because they are Notable or Nationally Scarce. Only one record of these species is labelled per 2km tetrad: Round‐headed Rampion Phyteuma orbiculare Frogbit Hydrocharis morus‐ranae Adonis Blue Lysandra bellargus Long‐winged Conehead Conocephalus discolor (syn. C. fuscus) Variable Damselfly Coenagrion pulchellum Downy Emerald Cordulea aenea

For records of rare vascular plants, bryophytes and lichens the Record Centre recommends the Sussex Rare Plant Register, compiled by the Sussex Botanical Recording Society. This gives information on the distribution and status of over 400 Sussex Rare Plants, putting data from RSI reports into a Sussex‐wide context. Please see our website for more information.

IUCN Categories of Rarity The following is a summary of the IUCN categories of rarity. For further information visit the IUCN website.

Extinct (EX) A taxon is Extinct when there is no reasonable doubt that the last individual has died. Extinct in the Wild (EW) A taxon is Extinct in the Wild when it is known only to survive in cultivation, in captivity or as a naturalized population (or populations) well outside the past range. Critically Endangered (CR) A taxon is Critically Endangered when it is considered to be facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild. Endangered (EN) A taxon is Endangered when it is considered to be facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild. Vulnerable (VU) A taxon is Vulnerable when it is considered to be facing a high risk of extinction in the wild. Near Threatened (NT) A taxon is Near Threatened when it is close to qualifying for or is likely to qualify for a threatened category in the near future. Least Concern (LC) A taxon is Least Concern when it has been evaluated against the criteria and does not qualify for Critically Endangered, Endangered, Vulnerable or Near Threatened. Data Deficient (DD) A taxon is Data Deficient when there is inadequate information to make a direct, or indirect, assessment of its risk of extinction based on its distribution and/or population status. Not Evaluated (NE) A taxon is Not Evaluated when it is has not yet been evaluated against the criteria. Regionally Scarce (NR) Occurs in 5 or fewer 10km squares in a particular region of Britain. Locally determined.

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SUSSEX RARE SPECIES INVENTORY REPORT

Please note that bat, bird and otter records are not included in this report

Land at Martlets, Upper Dicker + 2km radius

18 April 2016 SxBRC/16/020 Search Area: TQ5308 to TQ5711 Prepared for Natalie Kay (The Ecology Partnership)

Lophozia capitata Large-celled Flapwort Liverwort

A rare calcifuge pioneer liverwort of damp bare soils, sands and gravels. Almost confined to South East England in the British Isles and rare in mainland Europe. In our area only recorded in the 1960s from Arlington and Hankham both in East Sussex.

Designations IUCN (2001) - Endangered; Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 - Species of Principal Importance in England (sec; Sussex Biodiversity Action Plan; Sussex Rare Species Inventory; UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ5608 J.A. Paton 11/04/1961 East Sussex (VC14)

Misopates orontium Weasel's-snout Flowering plant

A long-established annual of light soils, found in arable and other cultivated ground. Formerly frequent in West Sussex but now only occasional, always rare in East Sussex. Decreasing nationally.

Designations Farm Environment Plan Guidance 007- Table 3; IUCN (2001) - Vulnerable; Sussex Rare Species Inventory

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ553098 Arthur Hoare 26/09/2004 East Sussex (VC14) TQ553100 Anon @ Sussex Bot. Rec. Soc. 05/09/2007 East Sussex (VC14)

Limosella aquatica Mudwort Flowering plant

An annual of the muddy edges of rivers, lakes, reservoirs, pools, ditches, rutted tracks and roadsides. Not recently recorded in Sussex but this extremely small, inconspicuous plant and might still persist in suitable places.

Designations Sussex Rare Species Inventory

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ50P Anon @ Monks Wood;SPASU 1900 East Sussex (VC14)

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 1 of 16 Orobanche rapum-genistae Greater Broomrape Flowering plant

A parasite of leguminous shrubs, especially gorses, Ulex spp., and broom, Cytisus scoparius. A declining species with a few records from East Sussex and one from West Sussex.

Designations IUCN (2001) - Lower risk - near threatened; Sussex Rare Species Inventory

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ565083 Anon @ Sussex Bot. Rec. Soc. 1998 East Sussex (VC14)

Carex arenaria Sand Sedge Flowering plant

A creeping perennial of coastal dunes and sandy heaths. Rare in Sussex and found only in the far east of East Sussex. In West Sussex it is rather more widespread along the coast but is now known from only one inland site on a sandy heath.

Designations Sussex Rare Species Inventory

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ533103 Ben Kimpton July 2008 Black Rock Beach SNCI

Parapholis incurva Curved Hard-grass Flowering plant

An annual grass of bare places by the sea. It occurs in both counties in a number of places between Itchenor and Rye.

Designations Sussex Rare Species Inventory

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ533103 Ben Kimpton July 2008 Black Rock Beach SNCI

Gaudinia fragilis French Oat-grass Flowering plant

An annual grass of unimproved meadows and other habitats, and possibly introduced in some cases as it was formerly cultivated. Four recent records from East Sussex but only one from West Sussex.

Designations Sussex Rare Species Inventory

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ550108 Anon @ Sussex Bot. Rec. Soc.;Kate 1998 East Sussex (VC14) Ryland TQ552101 Helen Proctor 09/05/2004 East Sussex (VC14) TQ553102 Anon @ Sussex Bot. Rec. Soc.;Helen 1999 East Sussex (VC14) Proctor

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 2 of 16 Calamagrostis epigejos Wood Small-reed Flowering plant

A perennial grass, this species has always had its stronghold in the far west of the county. Favouring wet woods, ditches and marshes, it has only very limited populations in East Sussex.

Designations Sussex Rare Species Inventory

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ564087 Helen Proctor 12/08/2006 East Sussex (VC14)

Bromus secalinus Rye Brome Flowering plant

An introduced grass of cereal fields, which is also found as a casual on waste ground, and occasionally in improved leys. Now very rare in our area and possible gone from West Sussex.

Designations Farm Environment Plan Guidance 007- Table 3; IUCN (2001) - Vulnerable; Sussex Rare Species Inventory

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ5434708125 M. Berry 27/07/2008 East Sussex (VC14)

Myriophyllum verticillatum Whorled Water-milfoil Flowering plant

A perennial of still or slowly flowing calcareous water in lakes, streams, canals and ditches. Very scarce in ponds and ditches across Sussex, although occasionally locally abundant, as at Beeding Brooks.

Designations IUCN (2001) - Vulnerable; Sussex Rare Species Inventory

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ557094 Anon @ Sussex Bot. Rec. Soc.;P. D. L. 1993 East Sussex (VC14) Maurice

Lepidium heterophyllum Smith's Pepperwort Flowering plant

A perennial, or rarely biennial, of acid soils in dry heathy and gravelly places. Also occurs on shingle, railway ballast and embankments, and, less commonly, in arable fields. It has declined significantly in both E. and West Sussex and has recently been confirmed from only seven sites.

Designations Farm Environment Plan Guidance 007- Table 3; Sussex Rare Species Inventory

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ543082 Anon @ Sussex Bot. Rec. Soc.;P. D. L. 1997 East Sussex (VC14) Maurice TQ5431608226 H.M. Proctor 19/06/2011 West of Moat

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 3 of 16 Pleuridium subulatum Awl-leaved Earth-moss Moss

A moss that grows on soil in fields, waste places, heaths and woodlands. Occasional in much of Britain but rare in the east. Recorded post-1950 in our area from West Dean Woods and Goodwood in West Sussex, and Wilmington Down in East Sussex. Said to be 'common' prior to 1908.

Designations Sussex Rare Species Inventory

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ5608 J.A. Paton 11/04/1961 East Sussex (VC14)

Polypodium cambricum Southern Polypody Fern

A fern of limestone cliffs, old quarry faces, castle walls, and on old mortared walls. There are a few colonies on suitable wall sites in both East and West Sussex, but the species is always vulnerable to masonry destruction, restoration and cleaning.

Designations Sussex Rare Species Inventory

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ558094 Joanne Hodgkins;Louise Scott (Clark) 11/06/1996 Michelham Priory (CW87)

Helleborus foetidus Stinking Hellebore Flowering plant

A short-lived perennial of shallow calcareous soils often in woodland glades or open scrub. Always rare in East Sussex, where it is doubtfully native; the only recent records are of garden escapes. In West Sussex most recent records are also of garden origin, but it still occurs as a presumed native in a few chalky woodland areas especially around Arundel and Houghton.

Designations Sussex Rare Species Inventory

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ553095 Helen Proctor 10/01/2008 East Sussex (VC14)

Ranunculus tripartitus Three-lobed Crowfoot Flowering plant

An annual of shallow water bodies in open sites which are flooded in winter but summer-dry. In south east England it is also found in pools in coppiced woodland. Currently known from a single site in West Sussex and several in East Sussex, though its status in some of these needs to be checked.

Designations IUCN (2001) - Endangered; Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 - Species of Principal Importance in England (sec; Sussex Biodiversity Action Plan; Sussex Rare Species Inventory; UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ562086 Anon @ Sussex Bot. Rec. Soc.;Rosemary 1998 East Sussex (VC14) Fitzgerald TQ562087 Anon @ PLANTLIFE 1998 East Sussex (VC14) TQ563087 Anon @ Sussex Bot. Rec. Soc. 1998 East Sussex (VC14)

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 4 of 16 Adonis annua Pheasant's-eye Flowering plant

An annual plant of cultivated ground, possibly an ancient introduction, was formerly widespread on chalk in southern England but has steadily declined since the 1880s. Present at half a dozen sites in East Sussex, long extinct in West Sussex.

Designations Farm Environment Plan Guidance 007- Table 3; IUCN (2001) - Endangered; Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 - Species of Principal Importance in England (sec; Sussex Biodiversity Action Plan; Sussex Rare Species Inventory; UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ558094 Joanne Hodgkins;Louise Scott (Clark) 11/06/1996 Michelham Priory (CW87)

Buxus sempervirens Box Flowering plant

Mostly planted, but possibly native on some sites in the West Sussex South Downs.

Designations IUCN (2001) - Data Deficient; Sussex Rare Species Inventory

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ5777111893 P. Smith 01/04/2010 - East Sussex (VC14) 30/04/2010

Vicia parviflora Slender Tare Flowering plant

A scrambling annual of sticky calcareous clay soils which are frequently wet in winter but baked dry in summer. Extinct in Sussex.

Designations Farm Environment Plan Guidance 007- Table 3; IUCN (2001) - Vulnerable; Sussex Rare Species Inventory

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ50P SPASU 1956 East Sussex (VC14)

Euphorbia platyphyllos Broad-leaved Spurge Flowering plant

A long-established annual of cultivated and waste ground, the margins of arable fields, and occasionally on roadsides. Decreasing throughout southern England and north-west Europe, but with more than 30 post 1986 records from East and West Sussex.

Designations EC CITES Annex B; Farm Environment Plan Guidance 007- Table 3; Sussex Rare Species Inventory

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ556092 Anon @ Sussex Bot. Rec. Soc.;Helen 1995 East Sussex (VC14) Proctor TQ5615310834 P. Smith 01/06/2010 - East Sussex (VC14) 30/06/2010

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 5 of 16 Malva pusilla Small Mallow Flowering plant

Designations Sussex Rare Species Inventory

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ51Q SPASU 1979 East Sussex (VC14)

Tilia platyphyllos Large-leaved Lime Flowering plant

A native tree in old, mixed deciduous woodland on calcareous or, rarely, acidic soils. Also widely planted. Thought to be native on the downland scarp in West Sussex. In East Sussex it is as widely planted as in the west of our area, but not considered native.

Designations Sussex Rare Species Inventory

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ5732508524 Roy Wells 05/05/2009 East Sussex (VC14)

Calystegia soldanella Sea Bindweed Flowering plant

Found on mobile dunes and also sandy foreshores, shingle and disturbed ground by the sea. Now lost from many of its former locations but still occurs in East and West Sussex.

Designations Sussex Rare Species Inventory

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ533103 Ben Kimpton July 2008 Black Rock Beach SNCI

Phyteuma spicatum Spiked Rampion Flowering plant

This plant, with its tall spikes of white flowers, is entirely confined in Britain to East Sussex. There are numerous records from woodlands and hedgerows of the Low Weald during the late 1800s and early 1900s, but now it is a rare and declining species with currently only a few records from the Heathfield and Hailsham areas.

Designations IUCN (2001) - Endangered; Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 - Species of Principal Importance in England (sec; Sussex Biodiversity Action Plan; Sussex Protected Species Register; Sussex Rare Species Inventory; UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species; Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Schedule 8)

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ560080 J P Davys 11/06/2004 East Sussex (VC14) TQ5608 Stanley Salvage 1958 Abbots & Wilmington Wood & Milton Hide (CW92) TQ562080 J P Davys 11/06/2004 East Sussex (VC14) TQ564081 Anon @ Sussex Bot. Rec. Soc. 1994 East Sussex (VC14) TQ5661708018 J. Sellens 10/05/2009 East Sussex (VC14)

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 6 of 16 Artemisia absinthium Wormwood Flowering plant

Always rare in Sussex and possibly introduced, it has declined considerably since 1980. In West Sussex there is a single record and in East Sussex a few scattered records but none of them appears to be native.

Designations Sussex Rare Species Inventory

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ557094 Anon @ Sussex Bot. Rec. Soc.;P. D. L. 1993 East Sussex (VC14) Maurice

Petroselinum segetum Corn Parsley Flowering plant

Designations Farm Environment Plan Guidance 007- Table 3; Sussex Rare Species Inventory

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ5443610444 Anon @ Sussex Bot. Rec. Soc. 05/09/2007 East Sussex (VC14)

Cortinarius violaceus Violet Webcap Fungus

Designations Sussex Rare Species Inventory

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ5608 Geoff Dann 21/09/2014 Abbot's Wood

Entoloma bloxamii Big Blue Pinkgill Fungus

A striking blue mushroom of unimproved grassland, usually on calcareous soils. Widespread but rare in Sussex and across Europe.

Designations Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 - Species of Principal Importance in England (sec; Sussex Biodiversity Action Plan; Sussex Rare Species Inventory; UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ577119 Recorder @ WWFRG 2002 East Sussex (VC14)

Entoloma griseocyaneum Felted Pinkgill Fungus

Designations Sussex Rare Species Inventory

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ577119 Peter Russell 25/10/2000 Lower Horsebridge cemetery

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 7 of 16 Hygrocybe calyptriformis var. Pink Waxcap calyptriformis Fungus

A waxcap fungus of unimproved lawns and similar grassland habitats. Widespread across East and West Sussex, especially in churchyards.

Designations Sussex Rare Species Inventory

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ577119 Peter Russell 25/10/2000 Lower Horsebridge cemetery

Hygrocybe cantharellus Goblet Waxcap Fungus

Designations Sussex Rare Species Inventory

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ577119 Peter Russell 25/10/2000 Lower Horsebridge cemetery

Hygrocybe insipida Spangle Waxcap Fungus

Designations Sussex Rare Species Inventory

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ577119 Peter Russell 25/10/2000 Lower Horsebridge cemetery

Hygrocybe intermedia Fibrous Waxcap Fungus

Designations Sussex Rare Species Inventory

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ577119 Peter Russell 25/10/2000 Lower Horsebridge cemetery

Hygrocybe quieta Oily Waxcap Fungus

Designations Sussex Rare Species Inventory

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ577119 Peter Russell 25/10/2000 Lower Horsebridge cemetery

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 8 of 16 Leccinum aurantiacum Fungus

Designations Sussex Rare Species Inventory

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ5608 Geoff Dann 21/09/2014 Abbot's Wood

Araneus alsine Spider (Araneae)

Designations Sussex Rare Species Inventory

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ564086 Evan Jones October 2003 Milton Hide

Argiope bruennichi Wasp Spider Spider (Araneae)

Designations Sussex Rare Species Inventory

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ579109 Patrick Roper 03/04/2007 Hailsham in TQ5710

Erythromma viridulum Small Red-eyed Damselfly Insect - dragonfly (Odonata)

A damselfly mainly of lakes and ponds with floating vegetation. Following an unconfirmed record at Pett Level in 2000, the species was found in some numbers at Icklesham and in the Cuckmere Valley, all in East Sussex and is now regarded as resident. First recorded as a breeding species in the British Isles in 1999 in Essex.

Designations Sussex Rare Species Inventory

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ5509 John Luck 30/07/2007 - Michelham Priory 01/08/2007

Somatochlora metallica Brilliant Emerald Insect - dragonfly (Odonata)

A dragonfly of large, mildly acidic pools often in pine woods. Locally common in the High Weald in the north of our area and in the Arun and Adur catchments. The insect has a remarkably disjunct distribution in the British Isles with its main concentration in The Weald and adjacent areas and elsewhere only in the Scottish Highlands.

Designations IUCN (2001) - Vulnerable; Sussex Rare Species Inventory

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ564098 Derek Barber;Dave Mitchell 30/06/2012 Starnash Farm

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 9 of 16 Libellula fulva Scarce Chaser Insect - dragonfly (Odonata)

A rare dragonfly of well-vegetated slow-moving rivers and, less frequently gravel pits and ponds. The West Sussex stronghold for this species is in the river Arun catchment and recent surveys have discovered established populations in East Sussex along the Rivers Ouse and Cuckmere. Elsewhere in the British Isles restricted to a few rivers and nearby lakes in southern and western England and East Anglia.

Designations IUCN (2001) - Lower risk - near threatened; Sussex Rare Species Inventory

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ543082 Chris Davis;Neil Greenaway 05/06/2010 East Sussex (VC14) TQ545086 Chris Davis;Neil Greenaway 05/06/2010 East Sussex (VC14) TQ547086 Chris Davis;Neil Greenaway 13/06/2010 East Sussex (VC14) TQ562080 Mike Mullis 30/05/2012 Abbot's Wood TQ562082 Stuart Sutton 14/06/2012 Abbot's Wood TQ562083 Stuart Sutton 14/06/2012 Abbot's Wood TQ565099 Derek Barber;Dave Mitchell 30/06/2012 Starnash Farm TQ571081 Mike Mullis 30/05/2012 Hailsham Wilmington Wood

Metrioptera roeselii Roesel's Bush-cricket Insect - orthopteran

Designations Sussex Rare Species Inventory

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ57951192 Ben Rainbow 30/09/2015 Hellingly Cemetery

Deraeocoris (Deraeocoris) olivaceus Insect - true bug (Hemiptera)

Designations Sussex Rare Species Inventory

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ562086 Marcus Oldfield 08/07/1983 Milton Hide, due W of Hailsham TQ562087 Peter Hodge 1983 East Sussex (VC14) TQ565088 Marcus Oldfield 10/07/1982 Milton Hide, N tip of Abbots Wood, due W of Hailsham

Dicranocephalus medius Insect - true bug (Hemiptera)

Designations Sussex Rare Species Inventory

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ5708 Peter Hodge 1972 East Sussex (VC14)

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 10 of 16 Pterostichus (Pseudomaseus) anthracinus Insect - (Coleoptera)

A wetland ground beetle recorded in our area from many sites in East Sussex but only one (Shipley) in West Sussex. Widespread mainly in the southern half of Britain.

Designations Sussex Rare Species Inventory

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ551085 Peter Hodge 26/05/1973 East Sussex (VC14) TQ551086 Peter Hodge 26/05/1973 Winham Coppice

Batenus livens Insect - beetle (Coleoptera)

A wetland ground beetle that often hibernates under bark. Fairly widespread in suitable places across East and West Sussex. Elsewhere mostly on the south eastern quarter of England. Records in RECORDER are listed under Agonum livens.

Designations Sussex Rare Species Inventory

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ551085 Peter Hodge 26/05/1973 East Sussex (VC14) TQ551086 Peter Hodge 26/05/1973 Winham Coppice

Coryphium angusticolle Insect - beetle (Coleoptera)

Designations Sussex Rare Species Inventory

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ5708 Peter Hodge 21/02/1971 Abbots & Wilmington Wood & Milton Hide (CW92)

Sepedophilus testaceus Insect - beetle (Coleoptera)

Designations Nationally Notable; Sussex Rare Species Inventory

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ5708 Peter Hodge 21/02/1971 East Sussex (VC14)

Mordella holomelaena Insect - beetle (Coleoptera)

Designations Sussex Rare Species Inventory

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ5708 Peter Hodge 25/06/1972 East Sussex (VC14)

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 11 of 16 Pyrochroa coccinea Black-headed Cardinal Beetle Insect - beetle (Coleoptera)

Designations Sussex Rare Species Inventory

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ5608 Maitland Emmet;John Langmaid;Mark 27/05/1994 East Sussex (VC14) Parsons

Hydrothassa glabra Insect - beetle (Coleoptera)

Designations Sussex Rare Species Inventory

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ570117 Peter Hodge 17/07/1996 A267 verge, n. of Boship roundabout

Synanthedon vespiformis Yellow-legged Clearwing Insect - moth

A nationally scarce (b) species found in hedgerows and open woodland throughout England. In Sussex it is fairly widespread though scarce in West Sussex. Caterpillars feed on Oak preferring the stumps of recently felled trees.

Designations Sussex Rare Species Inventory

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ5608 Mark Parsons 08/06/1984 East Sussex (VC14)

Tetheella fluctuosa Satin Lutestring Insect - moth

This nationally local species occurs in mature woodlands in south east England, Wales, northern England and the great Glen in Scotland. In Sussex it is widespread and sometimes common in mature woods and wooded heaths throughout the county. Caterpillars feed on .

Designations Sussex Rare Species Inventory

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ5608 Colin Pratt;Mark Parsons 06/06/1996 East Sussex (VC14)

Agonopterix bipunctosa Twin-spot Flat-body Insect - moth

Designations Sussex Rare Species Inventory

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ5608 Maitland Emmet;John Langmaid;Mark 27/05/1994 East Sussex (VC14) Parsons

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 12 of 16 Ethmia bipunctella Bordered Ermel Insect - moth

Designations Sussex Rare Species Inventory

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ572107 Keith Alexander 2004 Walton Park,

Spargania luctuata White-banded Carpet Insect - moth

This nationally scarce (a) species recently colonised south east England and is found in Kent, Sussex and the Brecks of East Anglia. In Sussex it now occurs only in the East around Beckley Woods near Rye and in woods around Hailsham. Caterpillars feed on Rosebay Willowherb.

Designations Sussex Rare Species Inventory

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ5608 Maitland Emmet;John Langmaid;Mark 27/05/1994 East Sussex (VC14) Parsons

Globia sparganii Webb's Wainscot Insect - moth

A nationally scarce (b) species found in wetlands along the south and east coast of England. In Sussex it is very local and is found around the coastal wetlands at Rye, Pevensey, the Ouse valley, Amberley, Pagham Harbour and . Caterpillars feed on Bulrush and other tall wetland plants.

Designations Sussex Rare Species Inventory

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ557094 David Burrows;Keith Alexander;Sam 19/08/2008 Michelham Priory Bayley;Michael Blencowe

Hesperia comma Silver-spotted Skipper Insect - butterfly

Now confined to the Downs to the north and east of Beachy Head, but formerly more widespread on chalk grassland. Recorded from only 17 squares in 2004 [5 new squares, unrecorded in 7 previous squares].

Designations IUCN (2001) - Lower risk - near threatened; Sussex Rare Species Inventory; Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 Schedule 5 Sections (9.5a; 9.5b)

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ537108 Kate Ryland 21/06/2006 - Lullington Fore Down 24/07/2006

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 13 of 16 Boloria euphrosyne Pearl-bordered Fritillary Insect - butterfly

A rapidly declining, violet-feeding woodland butterfly only recorded from 20 1km squares, across Sussex, since 2000. Once widespread and abundant in both counties.

Designations IUCN (2001) - Endangered; Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 - Species of Principal Importance in England (sec; Sussex Biodiversity Action Plan; Sussex Rare Species Inventory; UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species; Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 Schedule 5 Sections (9.5a; 9.5b)

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ559081 R.P. Wells 14/05/2008 Abbots Wood TQ559083 Paul Smith 25/05/2014 Abbots wood TQ5608 Teresa Fowler 04/06/2015 Abbots Wood (all) TQ561080 Stuart Sutton 11/05/2015 Abbots Wood TQ561081 Stuart Sutton 05/05/2014 Abbots Wood TQ562080 Tom Ottley 03/05/2010 East Sussex (VC14) TQ562081 Nigel Kemp 31/05/2006 Abbots Wood TQ562082 John Kerby 06/05/2008 Abbots Wood TQ563081 Dan Hoare 26/05/2005 Abott's Wood TQ563082 Jon Curson 29/04/2014 Abbot's Wood TQ563083 Bob Coleman 10/05/2009 East Sussex (VC14) TQ563084 Arthur McCulloch 08/05/2005 Abbotts Wood TQ565081 Mike Mullis 29/05/2009 East Sussex (VC14) TQ567084 Bob Coleman 07/05/2008 Wilmington Wood TQ568083 Kerry Baldwin 04/05/2014 Abbots wood TQ569081 D.C. Neve 16/06/2013 Abbots Wood TQ569082 Stuart Sutton 27/05/2013 Abbots Wood TQ570081 Peter Farrant 21/05/2010 East Sussex (VC14) TQ5704908101 Paul Atkin 13/05/2015 Abbots wood TQ5708 Mike Mullis 22/05/2012 TQ5708 Wilmington Wood, Hailsham (1km sq)

Calamotropha paludella Bulrush Veneer Insect - moth

Designations Sussex Rare Species Inventory

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ572107 Keith Alexander 2004 Walton Park, Hastings

Evergestis pallidata Chequered Pearl Insect - moth

Designations Sussex Rare Species Inventory

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ557094 David Burrows;Keith Alexander;Sam 19/08/2008 Michelham Priory Bayley;Michael Blencowe TQ572107 Keith Alexander 2004 Walton Park, Hastings

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 14 of 16 Pempeliella ornatella Ornate Knot-horn Insect - moth

Designations Sussex Rare Species Inventory

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ5608 Anon 30/06/1909 Milton Hide, Abbot's Wood

Pammene germmana Black Piercer Insect - moth

Designations Sussex Rare Species Inventory

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ5608 Maitland Emmet;John Langmaid;Mark 27/05/1994 East Sussex (VC14) Parsons

Adscita statices Forester Insect - moth

A nationally local species found in grassland and woodland rides over much of England and Wales. In Sussex it is found on the downs between Brighton and Eastbourne. In West Sussex it is very scarce with recent records only from Downs near Upper Beeding, Kingley Vale, Ebernoe Common and Duncton. caterpillars feed on Common Sorrel and Sheep's Sorrel.

Designations Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 - Species of Principal Importance in England (sec; Sussex Biodiversity Action Plan; Sussex Rare Species Inventory; UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ5608 E C M Haes - 1977 East Sussex (VC14)

Pseudanodonta complanata Depressed (or Compressed) River Mussel Mollusc

A large freshwater mussel of slow rivers and canals in southern and central England and East Anglia. Recorded in our area from a tributary of the river Cuckmere and Glynde Reach in East Sussex and on the River Arun in West Sussex. 1968-2006.

Designations IUCN (2001) - Vulnerable; Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 - Species of Principal Importance in England (sec; Sussex Biodiversity Action Plan; Sussex Rare Species Inventory; UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ5411 Dr Kerney 1976 East Sussex (VC14)

Lampetra planeri Brook Lamprey Jawless fish (Agnatha)

Designations Habitats Directive Annex 2 - non-priority species; Sussex Rare Species Inventory

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ538110 EJ L 24/10/1979 Limekiln Farm TQ5432808086 Recorder @ Environment Agency 02/11/2010 Cuckmere, Sessingham Farm TQ5606109467 Recorder @ Environment Agency 30/09/2015 Cuckmere, Michelham Priory TQ5798611249 Recorder @ Environment Agency 10/09/2013 Cuckmere, Mill Bridge

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 15 of 16 Cottus gobio Bullhead Bony fish (Actinopterygii)

Designations Habitats Directive Annex 2 - non-priority species; Sussex Rare Species Inventory

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ538110 EJ L 24/10/1979 Limekiln Farm TQ555092 EJ L 23/10/1979 Michelham Priory (CW87) TQ5554409213 Recorder @ Environment Agency 20/09/2002 Cuckmere, Michelham Priory TQ5554509213 Recorder @ Environment Agency 03/09/2004 Cuckmere, Michelham Priory TQ5605809469 Recorder @ Environment Agency 26/09/2005 Cuckmere, Michelham Priory TQ5606109467 Recorder @ Environment Agency 30/09/2015 Cuckmere, Michelham Priory TQ5606509461 Recorder @ Environment Agency 31/08/2006 Cuckmere, Michelham Priory TQ5798611249 Recorder @ Environment Agency 10/09/2013 Cuckmere, Mill Bridge

Arvicola amphibius European Water Vole Terrestrial mammal

The fastest declining native British mammal, the water vole was ‘Ratty’ in Wind in the Willows. Water voles prefer slow flowing streams, rivers and dykes with steep earth banks and luxuriant emergent vegetation. They have been in decline for over a century mainly due to loss of habitat while the presence of American mink has greatly hastened this decline. In many areas of mainland Britain water voles are already extinct but there are still some strong populations in Sussex. A legally protected species, listed on the Sussex Rare Species Inventory and the subject of a Sussex Species Action Programme.

Designations Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 - Species of Principal Importance in England (sec; Sussex Biodiversity Action Plan; Sussex Protected Species Register; Sussex Rare Species Inventory; UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species; Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 Schedule 5 Sections (9.1 killing/injuring; 9.1 taking; 9.2; 9.4; subdivision a; 9.4b; 9.5a; 9.5b; Schedule 5)

Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality TQ552106 Mr Hicks 2000 East Sussex (VC14) TQ556093 Anon 1989 - 1990 East Sussex (VC14) TQ560094 Anon 1997 East Sussex (VC14)

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The Sussex Invasive Alien Species Report is produced in order to help minimise the threat posed by invasive alien species in Sussex. Records are labelled so that only one record per species per grid reference is included ‐ this will usually be the most up to date record.

Most alien species pose no threat to native species, and indeed many naturalised non‐natives represent important additions to our flora and fauna. An older record of an alien invasive species may denote that there was once a problem at this site, but it has subsequently been dealt with. However, the problem may still persist but no up to date information is available.

What is an Invasive Alien Species? The term alien is synonymous with the term non‐native. An invasive alien is defined as an alien species whose introduction and/or spread threatens biological diversity. Invasive alien species are referred to by several names, which are often used interchangeably: non‐natives, introduced, non‐indigenous, exotic, foreign, noxious, aggressive, pest or harmful species.

What’s the problem? With no natural predators and a benign climate, invasive alien species can out‐compete our native plant and animal species. For example, some invasive alien plants species can change light levels, decrease dissolved oxygen in water, change soil chemistry and its structure, and increase surface run‐off and soil erosion. On a more subtle level, invasive alien species can affect ecosystem processes such as nutrient cycling, pollination and regeneration of soils. Invasive fauna can compete with native species, displace them, consume them, act as parasites or transmit diseases, reduce growth and survival rates, cause the decline or extinction of local populations or even entire species.

What control is in place? Section 14 of The Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981) is the principal legislation dealing with the release of non‐native species. This has been amended by the Natural Environment and Rural Communities (NERC) Act (2006) in England and Wales. Section 14 of the Act makes it illegal to allow any animal which is not ordinarily resident in Great Britain, or is listed on Schedule 9 of the Act, to escape into the wild, or to release it into the wild. It is also illegal to plant or otherwise cause to grow in the wild any plant listed on Schedule 9 of the Act.

What to do if there is an invasive alien species on your site If you have any of the species listed in this report on your site, firstly investigate the recommended control for the particular species. You can search by species name on the GB non‐native species secretariat website for further advice.

If there are invasive alien species at your site that are not in this report please contact us on [email protected] or 01273 497521 so that we can update our database. Woods Mill, Henfield, West Sussex BN5 9SD [email protected] www.sxbrc.org.uk 01273 497521

SUSSEX INVASIVE ALIEN SPECIES REPORT

Please note that bird records are not included in this report. Land at Martlets, Upper Dicker + 2km radius

18 April 2016 SxBRC/16/020 Search Area: TQ5308 to TQ5711 Prepared for Natalie Kay (The Ecology Partnership)

Elodea nuttallii Nuttall's Waterweed Flowering plant First recorded as naturalised in Oxford in 1966. Grows in still or slow flowing waters. Due to increased eutrophication it has replaced Elodea canadensis at many sites and in turn is being replaced by Lagarosiphon major. It is often found in species poor plant communities subject to boat traffic, management and in eutrophic drainage ditches. Widespread in Sussex. Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality

TQ51Q Helen Proctor 13/08/2007 R.Cuckmere, Hempstead Farm area, East Sussex (VC14)

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Reproduction is strictly prohibited. Page 1 of 5 Impatiens glandulifera Indian Balsam Flowering plant A tall annual alien introduced in 1839. Usually found in waterside situations where it becomes a dominant plant substantially reducing native species richness. Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality

TQ50P Helen Proctor 26/09/2004 S of Upper Dicker, East Sussex (VC14) TQ50U Helen Proctor 25/09/2004 Bramble Grove, Upper Dicker, East Sussex (VC14) TQ51Q Helen Proctor 13/08/2007 R.Cuckmere, Hempstead Farm area, East Sussex (VC14) TQ546086 Kate Ryland 2005 Primrose Farm - Sessingham Island to Michelham Priory Road, Cuckmere River TQ555092 ACB Henderson;JL Nall 04/10/1977 Cuckmere TQ555093 Frances Southgate 12/11/2001 Cuckmere River, Upper Dicker, East Sussex (VC14) TQ5559009210 River Habitat Surveyor (EA) 24/06/2009 River Cuckmere TQ557093 Kate Ryland 2005 Michelham Priory - moat and river, Cuckmere River TQ558094 Joanne Hodgkins;Louise Scott (Clark) 11/06/1996 Michelham Priory (CW87) TQ559095 Kate Ryland 2005 Michelham Farm - main river downstream of sluice, Cuckmere River TQ560098 Kate Ryland 2005 Michelham Farm - sluice to Hempstead Farm tributary., Cuckmere River TQ567098 Kate Ryland 2005 Hempstead Farm tributary to A22, Cuckmere River TQ573110 Kate Ryland 2005 A22 to Upper Horsebridge Road, Cuckmere River TQ578111 Sally Westaway 29/06/2005 Poultry Houses Shaw TQ579112 Sally Westaway 29/06/2005 Poultry Houses Shaw 2 TQ579113 Kate Ryland 2005 Horselunges Manor - Horse Bridge to Hellingly, Cuckmere River

Rhododendron ponticum Rhododendron Flowering plant A naturalised, purple-flowered shrub introduced in 1763. Most UK plants derive from Spanish stock. A highly invasive species that suppresses native vegetation and its associated flora and fauna. Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality

TQ50U Roy Wells 05/05/2009 Hailsham, Wilmington Wood, East Sussex (VC14) TQ572083 Anon @ Sussex Bot. Rec. Soc. 1998 Highlands Wood, Arlington, East Sussex (VC14)

Lamium galeobdolon subsp. argentatum Yellow Archangel Flowering plant Often listed just as Lamiastrum galeobdolon montanum. However, the New Atlas of the British Flora and other sources point out that L. g. montanum is the widespread yellow archangel of the British countryside and that the nominate subspecies L. g. ssp. galeobdolon is a rare plant confined as a native to Lincolnshire and Kirkcudbrightshire. Some authorities position the variegated invasive alien yellow archangel as L. g. ssp. montanum, others as L. g. ssp. argentatum. This latter form is thought to have been introduced in the late 1960s and is spreading rapidly. It is widespread in Sussex and listed on Schedule 9 of the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981. Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality

TQ51K P. Smith 01/05/2010 - Dicker west area, East Sussex (VC14) 31/05/2010 TQ51Q Helen Proctor 12/09/2009 Lower Dicker

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Reproduction is strictly prohibited. Page 2 of 5 laurocerasus Cherry Laurel Flowering plant From eastern Europe and western Asia a now widely planted and often self-sown shrub in many woods in Britain. In some cases it makes up the whole of the lower canopy, effectively shading out any ground flora and preventing the natural regeneration of trees and shrubs. Widespread and increasing in Sussex. Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality

TQ50U Roy Wells 05/05/2009 Hailsham, Wilmington Wood, East Sussex (VC14) TQ51Q P. Smith 01/05/2010 - Lower Horsebridge area, East Sussex 31/05/2010 (VC14)

Rosa rugosa Japanese Rose Flowering plant A native of eastern Asia and now widespread as a garden escape in Britain, favouring waste ground and sandy areas. It can form extensive thickets and is increasing. Widely recorded in Sussex. Listed on Schedule 9 of the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981. Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality

TQ533103 Ben Kimpton July 2008 Black Rock Beach SNCI

Crocosmia pottsii x aurea = C. x Montbretia crocosmiiflora Flowering plant A well-known garden escape with orange flowers from South Africa. Widespread across Sussex. Listed on Schedule 9 of the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981. Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality

TQ50P P.B. Smith 01/09/2008 - Upper Dicker area, East Sussex (VC14) 30/09/2008 TQ50U P.B. Smith 01/03/2010 - Hailsham West area, East Sussex (VC14) 31/03/2010 TQ51Q P. Smith 01/05/2010 - Lower Horsebridge area, East Sussex 31/05/2010 (VC14)

Allium triquetrum Three-cornered Garlic Flowering plant This perennial bulbous plant was introduced from the Mediterranean region and established in Britain by the mid 19th C. It spreads rapidly by ant-dispersed seed and is increasing its range here partly in response to milder climatic conditions. It can displace bluebells and other native flora in woodlands and along verges. Widespread and increasing in Sussex. Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality

TQ551097 Helen Proctor 27/07/2009 Upper Dicker

Hyacinthoides non-scripta x hispanica = Hybrid bluebell H. x massartiana Flowering plant A hybrid between our native bluebell, H. non-scripta and Spanish Bluebell, H. hispanica. Widespread in Sussex. Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality

TQ50U J M Clark;Beryl Clough;Rene Folkerd 24/04/2004 Abbots WoodHailsham

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Reproduction is strictly prohibited. Page 3 of 5 Parthenocissus quinquefolia Virginia creeper Flowering plant A North American climbing plant widely naturalised as a garden escape. Frequently confused. Quite widely recorded in East and West Sussex. Listed on Schedule 9 of the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981. Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality

TQ5337710960 H.M. Proctor 06/05/2011 Limekiln Farm, East Sussex (VC14)

Nymphoides peltata Fringed Water-lily Flowering plant A native species in the Fens and the Thames Valley where it has been of conservation concern, this species has escaped from cultivation in many places and is spreading rapidly to nuisance proportions. It can suppress other aquatic plants and their associates and cause deoxygenation, particularly in deeper water bodies. Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality

TQ558094 Joanne Hodgkins;Louise Scott (Clark) 11/06/1996 Michelham Priory (CW87)

Petasites fragrans Winter Heliotrope Flowering plant A large-leaved, rampant perennial plant from the Far East spreading by means of underground stems by up to 1 metre per year. Very invasive, often forming large wayside colonies to the exclusion of all other species. Sweet scented mauve pink spikes of in winter. Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality

TQ50P Helen Proctor 26/09/2004 S of Upper Dicker, East Sussex (VC14) TQ50U P.B. Smith 01/03/2010 - Hailsham West area, East Sussex (VC14) 31/03/2010 TQ51Q P. Smith 01/04/2010 - Lower Horsebridge area, East Sussex 30/04/2010 (VC14) TQ533103 Ben Kimpton July 2008 Black Rock Platform

Centranthus ruber Red valerian Flowering plant In small quantities this Mediterranean plant is of value to butterflies, , bees and other fauna, but it can become invasive and spread across areas like vegetated shingle. It is best, if possible, to remove dead flower heads to prevent seed from spreading. It was first recorded in the wild in Britain in 1763 and is common across Sussex. Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality

TQ51K P. Smith 01/06/2010 - Dicker west area, East Sussex (VC14) 30/06/2010 TQ51Q P. Smith 01/06/2010 - Lower Horsebridge area, East Sussex 30/06/2010 (VC14)

Hydrocotyle ranunculoides Floating Pennywort Flowering plant An aquatic native of that is spreading rapidly since first recorded in the wild in UK in 1991. Described as posing a threat to native biodiversity in the Sussex Habitat Action Plan for standing fresh water. Has already caused some degradation of habitat on Pevensey Levels, East Sussex. Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality

TQ559092 Recorder @ WildCall 16/10/2012 Moat at Michelham Priory, West Sussex (VC13)

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Reproduction is strictly prohibited. Page 4 of 5 Harmonia axyridis Harlequin Ladybird Insect - beetle (Coleoptera) A native of the Far East this was first recorded in Britain in 2004 and in Sussex near Icklesham in May 2005; widespread in East and West Sussex by 2006. It is larger and more voracious than our native ladybirds and may compete with them and attack other invertebrates. Can also damage fruit and be a nuisance when hibernating in large aggregations in houses. Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality

TQ5780310403 Lorna Gietzen 20/10/2013 Unspecified Location Within Hailsham CP

Cameraria ohridella Horse-Chestnut -miner Insect - moth Discovered in south east Europe in 1985, this moth was first recorded in Britain at Wimbledon, London, in 2002 but possibly had arrived the previous year. Now found quite extensively in the south-east of England including Sussex. The larval mines disfigure the leaves of horse chestnut with brown blotches, often many to one leaf. Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality

TQ554114 Dennis Dey 2014 Lower Dicker, garden centre

Neovison vison American Mink Terrestrial mammal A member of the weasel family introduced in the 1920s for the fur trade and now found in the wild in much of Britain. Mink take bird's eggs and chicks and have caused a serious decline in water voles. They also damage fisheries and poultry farms. Attempts to control them are usually ongoing. Grid Reference Recorder Date Locality

TQ536085 Arlington Tree Warden 01/01/2005 Sessingham Bridge, Arlington CP TQ538110 S Jay 09/11/2001 Limekiln Farm TQ541083 Unknown 01/01/2005 Sessingham Bridge , Arlington CP TQ555092 S Jay 09/11/2001 Michelham Priory (CW87) TQ555093 Frances Southgate 08/11/2001 near Michelham Priory, Upper Dicker, East Sussex (VC14)

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FULL SPECIES LIST (Excluding Birds)

Land at Martlets, Upper Dicker + 2km radius

18 April 2016 SxBRC/16/020Search Area: TQ5308 to TQ5711 Prepared for Natalie Kay (The Ecology Partnership)

Latin Name Common Name Taxon Group First Date Last Date No. of Rec's Entoloma bloxamii Big Blue Pinkgill fungus 31/12/2002 - 1 Trochila ilicina Holly Speckle fungus 13/10/2004 - 1 Hygrocybe mucronella Bitter Waxcap fungus 25/10/2000 - 1 Hygrocybe intermedia Fibrous Waxcap fungus 25/10/2000 - 1 Hygrocybe insipida Spangle Waxcap fungus 25/10/2000 - 1 Hygrocybe conica Blackening Waxcap fungus 25/10/2000 13/10/2004 2 Hygrocybe coccinea Scarlet Waxcap fungus 25/10/2000 - 1 Hygrocybe chlorophana Golden Waxcap fungus 25/10/2000 - 1 Hygrocybe ceracea Butter Waxcap fungus 25/10/2000 - 1 Hygrocybe cantharellus Goblet Waxcap fungus 25/10/2000 - 1 Hygrocybe calyptriformis var. calyptriformis Pink Waxcap fungus 25/10/2000 - 1 Entoloma serrulatum Blue Edge Pinkgill fungus 25/10/2000 - 2 Hygrocybe psittacina var. psittacina Parrot Waxcap fungus 25/10/2000 13/10/2004 2 Entoloma griseocyaneum Felted Pinkgill fungus 25/10/2000 - 1 Hygrocybe quieta Oily Waxcap fungus 25/10/2000 - 1 Cortinarius violaceus Violet Webcap fungus 21/09/2014 - 1 Clavulinopsis corniculata Meadow Coral fungus 25/10/2000 - 1 Clavaria fragilis White Spindles fungus 25/10/2000 - 1 Amanita rubescens Blusher fungus 21/09/2014 - 1 Amanita pantherina Panthercap fungus 21/09/2014 - 1 Amanita citrina False Deathcap fungus 21/09/2014 - 1 Lycoperdon perlatum Common Puffball fungus 13/10/2004 21/09/2014 2 Cystolepiota adulterina fungus 13/10/2004 - 1 Chlorophyllum rhacodes Shaggy Parasol fungus 13/10/2004 - 2 Agaricus litoralis fungus 13/10/2004 - 1 Agaricus arvensis Horse Mushroom fungus 25/10/2000 13/10/2004 2 Eutypella scoparia fungus 13/10/2004 - 1 Entoloma incanum Mousepee Pinkgill fungus 10/10/1967 - 1

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 1 of 33 Latin Name Common Name Taxon Group First Date Last Date No. of Rec's Tricholomopsis rutilans Plums and Custard fungus 13/10/2004 - 1 Rickenella fibula Orange Mosscap fungus 13/10/2004 - 1 Russula ochroleuca Ochre Brittlegill fungus 21/09/2014 - 1 Russula foetens Stinking Brittlegill fungus 21/09/2014 - 1 Trametes versicolor Turkeytail fungus 03/04/2007 - 1 Grifola frondosa Hen of the Woods fungus 21/09/2014 - 1 Piptoporus betulinus Birch Polypore fungus 21/09/2014 - 1 Laetiporus sulphureus Chicken of the Woods fungus 19/06/2012 - 1 Phallus impudicus Common Stinkhorn fungus 21/09/2014 - 1 Hydnum repandum Wood Hedgehog fungus 21/09/2014 - 1 Scleroderma citrinum Common Earthball fungus 21/09/2014 - 1 Pseudoboletus parasiticus Parasitic Bolete fungus 21/09/2014 - 1 Hygrocybe pratensis var. pratensis Meadow Waxcap fungus 25/10/2000 13/10/2004 2 Leccinum aurantiacum fungus 21/09/2014 - 1 Macrolepiota mastoidea Slender Parasol fungus 13/10/2004 - 1 Dermoloma cuneifolium Crazed Cap fungus 25/10/2000 - 1 Stropharia caerulea Blue Roundhead fungus 13/10/2004 - 1 Hypholoma fasciculare Sulphur Tuft fungus 21/09/2014 - 1 Hebeloma sacchariolens Sweet Poisonpie fungus 13/10/2004 - 1 Hebeloma mesophaeum var. mesophaeum Veiled Poisonpie fungus 13/10/2004 - 1 Gymnopilus junonius Spectacular Rustgill fungus 21/09/2014 - 1 Parasola plicatilis Pleated Inkcap fungus 13/10/2004 - 1 Lacrymaria lacrymabunda Weeping Widow fungus 13/10/2004 - 1 Pluteus cervinus Deer Shield fungus 13/10/2004 - 1 Mycena aetites Drab Bonnet fungus 13/10/2004 - 1 Calocybe carnea Pink Domecap fungus 25/10/2000 - 1 Hygrocybe virginea var. virginea Snowy Waxcap fungus 25/10/2000 13/10/2004 2 Leccinum scabrum Brown Birch Bolete fungus 21/09/2014 - 1 Amanita excelsa var. spissa fungus 21/09/2014 - 1 Opegrapha rupestris fungus 19/08/2006 - 1 Lecanora carpinea lichen 19/08/2006 - 1 Melanelixia glabratula lichen 10/10/1967 19/08/2006 2 Melanelixia subaurifera lichen 19/08/2006 - 2 Parmelia sulcata Netted Shield Lichen lichen 10/10/1967 19/08/2006 5 Parmotrema perlatum lichen 10/10/1967 19/08/2006 5 Punctelia subrudecta lichen 10/10/1967 19/08/2006 7 Cladonia coniocraea lichen 10/10/1967 - 1 Hypotrachyna revoluta lichen 19/08/2006 - 1 Lecanora campestris lichen 19/08/2006 - 1 Flavoparmelia caperata lichen 10/10/1967 19/08/2006 8 Lecanora chlarotera lichen 10/10/1967 19/08/2006 7 Lecanora conizaeoides lichen 19/08/2006 - 1 Lecanora crenulata lichen 19/08/2006 - 1 Lecanora dispersa lichen 19/08/2006 - 1

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 2 of 33 Latin Name Common Name Taxon Group First Date Last Date No. of Rec's Lecanora albescens lichen 19/08/2006 - 1 Amandinea punctata lichen 10/10/1967 19/08/2006 2 Chrysothrix candelaris lichen 10/10/1967 - 1 Pyrrhospora quernea lichen 10/10/1967 - 4 Enterographa crassa lichen 10/10/1967 - 1 Schismatomma decolorans lichen 10/10/1967 - 3 Verrucaria glaucina lichen 19/08/2006 - 1 Hypogymnia physodes Dark Crottle lichen 10/10/1967 19/08/2006 3 Verrucaria nigrescens lichen 19/08/2006 - 1 Lecanora expallens lichen 10/10/1967 19/08/2006 3 Diploicia canescens lichen 10/10/1967 19/08/2006 5 Trapeliopsis flexuosa lichen 19/08/2006 - 1 Placynthiella icmalea lichen 19/08/2006 - 1 Evernia prunastri Oak Moss lichen 10/10/1967 03/04/2007 8 Dirina massiliensis f. sorediata lichen 19/08/2006 - 1 Flavoparmelia soredians lichen 10/10/1967 - 1 Verrucaria macrostoma lichen 19/08/2006 - 1 Physcia tenella lichen 19/08/2006 - 2 Caloplaca crenularia lichen 19/08/2006 - 1 Lepraria incana lichen 19/08/2006 - 2 Ramalina farinacea lichen 10/10/1967 19/08/2006 6 Cliostomum griffithii lichen 10/10/1967 19/08/2006 4 Rinodina roboris lichen 10/10/1967 - 1 Rinodina oleae lichen 19/08/2006 - 1 Caloplaca flavescens lichen 19/08/2006 - 1 Physconia distorta lichen 10/10/1967 - 1 Caloplaca citrina lichen 19/08/2006 - 1 Physcia aipolia lichen 10/10/1967 - 1 Physcia adscendens lichen 10/10/1967 19/08/2006 3 Phaeophyscia orbicularis lichen 10/10/1967 19/08/2006 3 Hyperphyscia adglutinata lichen 10/10/1967 - 1 Anaptychia ciliaris lichen 10/10/1967 - 1 Lecanora sulphurea lichen 19/08/2006 - 1 Physconia grisea lichen 10/10/1967 19/08/2006 3 Pertusaria pertusa lichen 10/10/1967 19/08/2006 4 Lecanora symmicta lichen 19/08/2006 - 1 Lecidella elaeochroma lichen 10/10/1967 19/08/2006 5 Lecidella scabra lichen 19/08/2006 - 1 Ramalina fastigiata lichen 19/08/2006 - 2 Candelariella vitellina lichen 10/10/1967 - 1 Caloplaca xantholyta lichen 19/08/2006 - 1 Pertusaria hymenea lichen 10/10/1967 - 1 Pertusaria corallina lichen 19/08/2006 - 1 Xanthoria parietina Common Orange Lichen lichen 10/10/1967 19/08/2006 3

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 3 of 33 Latin Name Common Name Taxon Group First Date Last Date No. of Rec's Pertusaria albescens var. corallina lichen 10/10/1967 - 1 Ochrolechia subviridis lichen 10/10/1967 - 1 Ochrolechia parella Parelle lichen 19/08/2006 - 1 Tephromela atra Black Shields lichen 19/08/2006 - 1 Pertusaria amara lichen 10/10/1967 - 1 Xanthoria candelaria lichen 10/10/1967 - 1 Gymnocolea inflata Inflated Notchwort liverwort 11/04/1961 - 1 Cephaloziella rubella Red Threadwort liverwort 11/04/1961 - 1 Cephaloziella hampeana Hampe's Threadwort liverwort 11/04/1961 - 1 Cephalozia bicuspidata Two-horned Pincerwort liverwort 11/04/1961 - 1 Frullania dilatata Dilated Scalewort liverwort 10/10/1967 - 2 Fossombronia pusilla liverwort 11/04/1961 - 1 Lophocolea bidentata Bifid Crestwort liverwort 11/04/1961 - 2 Pellia epiphylla Overleaf Pellia liverwort 11/04/1961 - 1 Lophozia bicrenata Lesser Notchwort liverwort 11/04/1961 - 1 Riccia sorocarpa Common Crystalwort liverwort 11/04/1961 - 1 Metzgeria furcata Forked Veilwort liverwort 10/10/1967 - 1 Diplophyllum albicans White Earwort liverwort 11/04/1961 - 1 Scapania compacta Thick-set Earwort liverwort 11/04/1961 - 1 Scapania irrigua Heath Earwort liverwort 11/04/1961 - 1 Scapania nemorea Grove Earwort liverwort 11/04/1961 - 1 Calypogeia arguta Notched Pouchwort liverwort 11/04/1961 - 1 Calypogeia fissa Common Pouchwort liverwort 11/04/1961 - 1 Jungermannia gracillima Crenulated Flapwort liverwort 11/04/1961 - 1 Nardia scalaris Ladder Flapwort liverwort 11/04/1961 - 1 Lophozia capitata Large-celled Flapwort liverwort 11/04/1961 - 1 Ceratodon purpureus Redshank moss 11/04/1961 - 1 Dicranoweisia cirrata Common Pincushion moss 11/04/1961 - 1 Dicranum bonjeanii Crisped Fork-moss moss 11/04/1961 - 1 Dicranum scoparium Broom Fork-moss moss 11/04/1961 - 1 Campylopus flexuosus Rusty Swan-neck Moss moss 11/04/1961 - 1 Syntrichia laevipila Small Hairy Screw-moss moss 10/10/1967 - 1 Pseudephemerum nitidum Delicate Earth-moss moss 11/04/1961 13/08/2013 2 Ulota bruchii Bruch's Pincushion moss 11/04/1961 - 1 Entosthodon fascicularis Hasselquist's Hyssop moss 11/04/1961 - 1 Zygodon viridissimus Green Yoke-moss moss 10/10/1967 - 1 Pleuridium subulatum Awl-leaved Earth-moss moss 11/04/1961 - 1 Pleuridium acuminatum Taper-leaved Earth-moss moss 11/04/1961 - 1 Fissidens exilis Slender Pocket-moss moss 11/04/1961 - 1 Bryum moss 31/07/2008 - 2 Funaria hygrometrica Common Cord-moss moss 11/04/1961 - 1 Homalothecium sericeum Silky Wall Feather-moss moss 10/10/1967 - 1 Polytrichum juniperinum Juniper Haircap moss 11/04/1961 - 1 Polytrichum formosum Bank Haircap moss 11/04/1961 - 1

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 4 of 33 Latin Name Common Name Taxon Group First Date Last Date No. of Rec's Pogonatum nanum Dwarf Haircap moss 11/04/1961 - 1 Pogonatum aloides Aloe Haircap moss 11/04/1961 - 1 Atrichum undulatum Common Smoothcap moss 11/04/1961 - 1 Sphagnum denticulatum Cow-horn Bog-moss moss 11/04/1961 - 2 Archidium alternifolium Clay Earth-moss moss 11/04/1961 - 1 Ctenidium molluscum var. molluscum moss 11/04/1961 - 1 Sphagnum subsecundum moss 11/04/1961 - 2 Thuidium tamariscinum Common Tamarisk-moss moss 11/04/1961 - 1 Isothecium myosuroides var. myosuroides moss 11/04/1961 - 1 Isothecium alopecuroides Larger Mouse-tail Moss moss 11/04/1961 - 1 Leptodon smithii Prince-of-Wales Feather-moss moss 10/10/1967 31/12/2010 2 Leucodon sciuroides Squirrel-tail Moss moss 10/10/1967 - 1 Plagiothecium nemorale Woodsy Silk-moss moss 11/04/1961 - 1 Plagiothecium denticulatum var. denticulatum moss 11/04/1961 - 1 Plagiothecium denticulatum Dented Silk-moss moss 11/04/1961 - 1 Cirriphyllum piliferum Hair-pointed Feather-moss moss 11/04/1961 - 1 Rhytidiadelphus squarrosus Springy Turf-moss moss 11/04/1961 - 1 Bryum caespiticium Tufted Thread-moss moss 13/08/2013 - 1 Ctenidium molluscum Chalk Comb-moss moss 11/04/1961 - 1 Hypnum lindbergii Lindberg's Plait-moss moss 31/12/2010 - 1 Hypnum jutlandicum Heath Plait-moss moss 11/04/1961 - 1 Hypnum cupressiforme var. cupressiforme moss 11/04/1961 - 1 Hypnum cupressiforme moss 11/04/1961 10/10/1967 2 Calliergonella cuspidata Pointed Spear-moss moss 11/04/1961 - 1 Scleropodium purum Neat Feather-moss moss 11/04/1961 - 1 Eurhynchium praelongum Common Feather-moss moss 11/04/1961 03/04/2007 3 Mnium hornum Swan's-neck Thyme-moss moss 11/04/1961 - 1 Bryum dichotomum moss 11/04/1961 - 1 Hylocomium brevirostre Short-beaked Wood-moss moss 11/04/1961 31/12/2010 2 Eurhynchium striatum Common Striated Feather-moss moss 11/04/1961 - 1 Equisetum arvense Field Horsetail horsetail 13/08/2007 17/09/2011 3 Equisetum fluviatile Water Horsetail horsetail 05/09/2007 - 1 Equisetum telmateia Great Horsetail horsetail 31/12/2007 - 1 Asplenium trichomanes Maidenhair Spleenwort fern 11/06/1996 30/04/2010 3 Polypodium cambricum Southern Polypody fern 11/06/1996 - 1 Polypodium vulgare Polypody fern 24/04/2004 19/06/2004 2 Dryopteris filix-mas Male-fern fern 24/04/2004 07/01/2009 8 Dryopteris dilatata Broad Buckler-fern fern 30/06/1998 31/12/2007 5 Dryopteris carthusiana Narrow Buckler-fern fern 30/06/1998 13/09/2008 2 Dryopteris filix-mas agg. Male Fern fern 30/06/1998 - 1 Polypodium vulgare Polypody fern 06/09/2009 - 1 Athyrium filix-femina Lady-fern fern 11/06/1996 13/08/2007 2 Dryopteris affinis Scaly Male-fern fern 05/05/2009 - 1 Asplenium ruta-muraria Wall-rue fern 31/12/2007 - 1

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 5 of 33 Latin Name Common Name Taxon Group First Date Last Date No. of Rec's Phyllitis scolopendrium Hart's-tongue fern 11/06/1996 31/12/2008 7 Pteridium aquilinum Bracken fern 28/07/1993 05/09/2007 11 Ophioglossum vulgatum Adder's-tongue fern 31/12/1999 04/06/2008 2 Ophioglossum vulgatum Adder's Tongue fern 09/05/2004 06/05/2011 3 Blechnum spicant Hard-fern fern 21/05/2004 - 1 Polystichum setiferum Soft Shield-fern fern 04/07/2008 13/09/2008 2 Taxus baccata Yew conifer 19/06/2004 05/05/2009 5 Tsuga heterophylla Western Hemlock-spruce conifer 07/01/2009 - 1 Picea abies Norway Spruce conifer 03/03/2003 31/12/2007 2 Picea sitchensis Sitka Spruce conifer 13/09/2008 - 1 Pinus nigra subsp. laricio Corsican Pine conifer 03/03/2003 - 1 Scots Pine conifer 30/09/2008 - 1 Thuja plicata Western Red-cedar conifer 03/03/2003 - 1 Pinus radiata Monterey Pine conifer 16/10/2007 23/10/2007 2 Callitriche stagnalis Common Water-starwort flowering plant 31/12/2005 - 3 Lamium galeobdolon Yellow Archangel flowering plant 08/06/1999 29/06/2005 3 Kickxia elatine Sharp-leaved Fluellen flowering plant 25/09/2004 29/06/2010 5 Cymbalaria muralis Ivy-leaved Toadflax flowering plant 11/06/1996 30/04/2010 4 Misopates orontium Weasel's-snout flowering plant 26/09/2004 05/09/2007 2 Veronica serpyllifolia Thyme-leaved Speedwell flowering plant 24/04/2004 05/09/2007 6 Kickxia spuria Round-leaved Fluellen flowering plant 25/09/2004 12/09/2009 4 Linaria purpurea Purple Toadflax flowering plant 19/06/2004 12/09/2009 4 Buddleja globosa Orange-ball-tree flowering plant 22/08/2007 - 1 Lamium album White Dead-nettle flowering plant 31/12/2008 31/05/2010 3 Ballota nigra Black Horehound flowering plant 08/06/1999 30/04/2010 5 sylvatica x palustris = S. x ambigua Hybrid Woundwort flowering plant 14/07/2007 - 1 Stachys sylvatica Hedge Woundwort flowering plant 30/06/1998 05/09/2007 8 Stachys palustris Marsh Woundwort flowering plant 04/10/1977 05/09/2007 7 Stachys officinalis Betony flowering plant 03/08/2009 - 1 Linaria vulgaris Common Toadflax flowering plant 24/07/2006 09/09/2010 4 Stachys arvensis Field Woundwort flowering plant 25/09/2004 29/06/2010 3 Callitriche Water-starwort flowering plant 24/09/2005 30/09/2008 12 Buddleja davidii Butterfly-bush flowering plant 31/12/2007 31/07/2009 2 Limosella aquatica Mudwort flowering plant 31/12/1900 - 1 Scrophularia nodosa Common Figwort flowering plant 30/06/1998 31/12/2007 6 Scrophularia auriculata Water Figwort flowering plant 11/06/1996 15/09/2009 8 Verbascum thapsus Great Mullein flowering plant 24/07/2006 06/09/2009 4 Veronica officinalis Heath Speedwell flowering plant 19/07/2005 05/09/2007 5 Stachys byzantina Lamb's-ear flowering plant 20/08/2010 - 1 Impatiens glandulifera Indian Balsam flowering plant 04/10/1977 24/06/2009 17 Anagallis arvensis subsp. foemina Blue Pimpernel flowering plant 31/12/1992 - 1 Anagallis arvensis Scarlet Pimpernel flowering plant 25/09/2004 31/07/2008 7 Lysimachia vulgaris Yellow Loosestrife flowering plant 11/06/1996 31/07/2009 6 Lysimachia punctata Dotted Loosestrife flowering plant 31/12/2008 26/06/2009 2

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 6 of 33 Latin Name Common Name Taxon Group First Date Last Date No. of Rec's Lysimachia nummularia Creeping-Jenny flowering plant 13/08/2007 31/05/2010 3 Lysimachia nemorum Yellow Pimpernel flowering plant 30/06/1998 05/05/2009 3 Veronica polita Grey Field-speedwell flowering plant 19/06/2004 - 1 Primula vulgaris Primrose flowering plant 24/04/2004 31/12/2007 10 Fraxinus excelsior Ash flowering plant 11/06/1996 20/09/2008 30 Impatiens capensis Orange Balsam flowering plant 19/06/2004 19/09/2006 3 Montia fontana Blinks flowering plant 14/04/2009 13/05/2010 3 Beta vulgaris subsp. maritima Sea Beet flowering plant 31/07/2008 31/07/2009 4 Atriplex prostrata Spear-leaved Orache flowering plant 19/06/2004 06/09/2009 6 Atriplex patula Common Orache flowering plant 01/09/2006 06/09/2009 3 Chenopodium rubrum Red Goosefoot flowering plant 31/12/2006 06/09/2009 3 Hottonia palustris Water-violet flowering plant 31/12/1993 - 1 Digitalis purpurea Foxglove flowering plant 30/06/1998 31/12/2008 8 Vicia sativa subsp. nigra Narrow-leaved Vetch flowering plant 03/04/2007 30/06/2010 7 Veronica montana Wood Speedwell flowering plant 30/06/1998 06/09/2009 8 Veronica hederifolia subsp. hederifolia Ivy-Leaved Speedwell flowering plant 31/12/2008 31/05/2010 7 Veronica hederifolia Ivy-leaved Speedwell flowering plant 24/07/2006 31/05/2010 7 Veronica filiformis Slender Speedwell flowering plant 05/11/2008 06/09/2009 4 Veronica chamaedrys Germander Speedwell flowering plant 11/06/1996 05/09/2007 7 Rhododendron ponticum Rhododendron flowering plant 31/12/1998 05/05/2009 2 Veronica arvensis Wall Speedwell flowering plant 11/06/1996 11/06/2010 6 vulgaris Heather flowering plant 24/09/2005 - 1 Plantago media Hoary Plantain flowering plant 24/07/2006 - 1 Plantago major Greater Plantain flowering plant 17/06/1999 31/07/2008 8 Plantago lanceolata Ribwort Plantain flowering plant 11/06/1996 31/12/2008 11 Plantago coronopus Buck's-horn Plantain flowering plant 31/07/2008 30/04/2010 8 Ligustrum vulgare Wild Privet flowering plant 08/06/1999 05/09/2007 7 Ligustrum ovalifolium Garden Privet flowering plant 22/08/2007 06/02/2009 2 Veronica persica Common Field-speedwell flowering plant 19/06/2004 06/09/2009 5 Veronica beccabunga Brooklime flowering plant 06/09/2006 05/05/2009 4 Quercus petraea x robur = Q. x rosacea Hybrid Oak flowering plant 03/08/2009 - 1 Clinopodium vulgare Wild Basil flowering plant 24/07/2006 - 1 Origanum vulgare Wild Marjoram flowering plant 24/07/2006 - 1 Thymus polytrichus flowering plant 24/07/2006 - 1 Thymus pulegioides Large Thyme flowering plant 24/07/2006 - 1 Lycopus europaeus Gypsywort flowering plant 11/06/1996 05/09/2007 8 Euonymus europaeus Spindle flowering plant 30/06/1998 05/09/2007 10 Bryonia dioica White Bryony flowering plant 30/06/1998 24/07/2006 2 Hazel flowering plant 30/06/1998 05/09/2007 21 Hornbeam flowering plant 30/06/1998 14/11/2008 21 Alnus glutinosa flowering plant 04/10/1977 14/11/2007 22 Alnus flowering plant 31/12/2007 - 1 Betula pubescens Downy Birch flowering plant 30/06/1998 31/05/2010 5 Vicia parviflora Slender Tare flowering plant 31/12/1956 - 1

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 7 of 33 Latin Name Common Name Taxon Group First Date Last Date No. of Rec's Quercus robur Pedunculate Oak flowering plant 11/06/1996 14/11/2008 22 Glechoma hederacea Ground-ivy flowering plant 11/06/1996 05/09/2007 17 Quercus cerris Turkey Oak flowering plant 06/09/2009 - 1 Quercus Oak flowering plant 04/10/1977 28/05/2008 13 Sweet Chestnut flowering plant 30/06/1998 29/06/2005 4 Fagus sylvatica Beech flowering plant 30/06/1998 06/09/2009 4 Polygala vulgaris Common Milkwort flowering plant 24/07/2006 - 1 Ulex minor Dwarf Gorse flowering plant 27/07/2004 19/06/2011 5 Ulex europaeus Gorse flowering plant 24/04/2004 31/12/2007 8 Genista tinctoria subsp. tinctoria Dyer's Greenweed flowering plant 31/12/2008 12/07/2010 2 Genista anglica Petty Whin flowering plant 31/12/1999 04/07/2008 5 Cytisus scoparius Broom flowering plant 05/09/2007 05/05/2009 3 Trifolium subterraneum Subterranean Clover flowering plant 31/12/1996 30/06/2006 2 Trifolium scabrum Rough Clover flowering plant 31/07/2008 - 2 Trifolium repens White Clover flowering plant 17/06/1999 31/12/2007 6 Betula pendula Silver Birch flowering plant 30/06/1998 11/06/2010 12 Trifolium Clover flowering plant 28/07/1993 - 1 Lamium galeobdolon subsp. montanum Yellow Archangel flowering plant 31/12/2006 28/05/2010 8 Vicia hirsuta Hairy Tare flowering plant 31/12/2006 05/09/2007 2 Vicia sativa Common Vetch flowering plant 19/07/2005 - 1 Trifolium pratense Red Clover flowering plant 19/06/2004 31/07/2008 9 Vicia sativa subsp. segetalis Common Vetch flowering plant 13/08/2007 30/06/2010 6 Vicia sepium Bush Vetch flowering plant 11/06/1996 31/05/2010 7 Vicia tetrasperma Smooth Tare flowering plant 06/09/2006 31/12/2007 5 Lathyrus nissolia Grass Vetchling flowering plant 31/12/2007 12/09/2009 4 Lathyrus pratensis Meadow Vetchling flowering plant 19/06/2004 05/09/2007 5 Ononis repens Common Restharrow flowering plant 24/07/2006 - 1 Melilotus officinalis Ribbed Melilot flowering plant 31/07/2008 - 2 Vicia cracca Tufted Vetch flowering plant 25/09/2004 31/12/2007 7 Medicago arabica Spotted Medick flowering plant 31/12/2007 12/09/2009 3 Melissa officinalis Balm flowering plant 30/06/2010 20/08/2010 5 Galeopsis tetrahit agg. Common Hemp-Nettle agg. flowering plant 19/06/2004 14/07/2007 2 Lamium galeobdolon subsp. argentatum Yellow Archangel flowering plant 11/02/2009 31/05/2010 8 Ajuga reptans Bugle flowering plant 06/06/1988 31/12/2008 10 Wood Sage flowering plant 24/04/2004 05/11/2008 5 Scutellaria minor Lesser Skullcap flowering plant 31/12/2007 - 1 Scutellaria galericulata Skullcap flowering plant 19/06/2004 05/09/2007 3 Silene vulgaris Bladder Campion flowering plant 24/07/2006 - 1 Galeopsis bifida Bifid Hemp-nettle flowering plant 12/06/2004 - 1 Medicago lupulina Black Medick flowering plant 28/07/1993 30/06/2010 11 Lamium purpureum Red Dead-nettle flowering plant 19/06/2004 05/09/2007 5 Trifolium micranthum Slender Trefoil flowering plant 19/06/2004 - 1 Trifolium fragiferum Strawberry Clover flowering plant 29/07/2006 06/09/2009 2 Trifolium dubium Lesser Trefoil flowering plant 11/06/1996 31/12/2008 6

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 8 of 33 Latin Name Common Name Taxon Group First Date Last Date No. of Rec's Trifolium campestre Hop Trefoil flowering plant 24/07/2006 - 1 Prunella vulgaris Selfheal flowering plant 28/07/1993 31/12/2007 10 Galeopsis tetrahit Common Hemp-nettle flowering plant 30/06/1998 24/07/2006 2 cordata Small-leaved Lime flowering plant 25/09/2004 - 1 Aesculus hippocastanum Horse-chestnut flowering plant 19/06/2004 05/09/2007 5 Field Maple flowering plant 04/10/1977 05/09/2007 24 Acer platanoides Norway Maple flowering plant 30/06/1998 13/09/2008 3 Acer pseudoplatanus Sycamore flowering plant 29/06/2004 15/09/2009 8 Malva arborea Tree-mallow flowering plant 01/07/2003 12/09/2009 6 Malva moschata Musk-mallow flowering plant 25/09/2004 31/12/2007 4 Chenopodium polyspermum Many-seeded Goosefoot flowering plant 25/09/2004 05/09/2007 4 Malva sylvestris Common Mallow flowering plant 19/06/2004 12/09/2009 6 Chamerion angustifolium Rosebay Willowherb flowering plant 30/06/1998 31/05/2010 10 Tilia platyphyllos Large-leaved Lime flowering plant 05/05/2009 - 1 Tilia platyphyllos x cordata = T. x europaea Lime flowering plant 19/06/2004 - 1 Daphne laureola Spurge-laurel flowering plant 15/09/2006 31/12/2008 2 Cornus flowering plant 31/07/2008 - 1 Dogwood flowering plant 19/06/2004 15/09/2009 10 Sherardia arvensis Field Madder flowering plant 25/09/2004 31/07/2008 2 Galium aparine Cleavers flowering plant 11/06/1996 31/07/2008 18 Malva pusilla Small Mallow flowering plant 31/12/1979 - 1 Epilobium ciliatum American Willowherb flowering plant 19/06/2004 13/08/2007 3 Hypericum perforatum Perforate St John's-wort flowering plant 29/06/2005 30/06/2010 6 Hypericum pulchrum Slender St John's-wort flowering plant 06/09/2006 - 1 Hypericum tetrapterum Square-stalked St John's-wort flowering plant 14/07/2007 31/07/2009 2 Geranium dissectum Cut-leaved Crane's-bill flowering plant 11/06/1996 31/07/2009 6 Geranium endressii x versicolor = G. x oxonia Druce's Crane's-bill flowering plant 31/07/2009 15/09/2009 2 Geranium molle Dove's-foot Crane's-bill flowering plant 25/09/2004 31/05/2010 8 Geranium robertianum Herb-Robert flowering plant 30/06/1998 31/12/2007 12 Circaea lutetiana Enchanter's-nightshade flowering plant 30/06/1998 30/06/2010 8 Lythrum salicaria Purple-loosestrife flowering plant 28/07/1993 31/12/2007 12 Oenothera glazioviana x biennis = O. x fallax Evening-Primrose flowering plant 25/06/2010 - 1 Epilobium hirsutum Great Willowherb flowering plant 11/06/1996 31/07/2008 12 Broad-leaved Willowherb flowering plant 24/07/2006 30/06/2010 4 Epilobium obscurum Short-fruited Willowherb flowering plant 19/06/2004 06/09/2009 4 Epilobium parviflorum Hoary Willowherb flowering plant 24/07/2006 06/09/2009 5 Arum maculatum Lords-and-Ladies flowering plant 30/06/1998 31/12/2008 12 Epilobium tetragonum Square-stalked Willowherb flowering plant 05/09/2007 31/12/2007 2 Galium palustre subsp. palustre Common Marsh-bedstraw flowering plant 19/06/2004 05/05/2009 4 Lythrum portula Water-purslane flowering plant 12/08/2006 27/07/2009 3 Cirsium acaule Dwarf Thistle flowering plant 24/07/2006 - 1 Galium mollugo Hedge Bedstraw flowering plant 26/09/2004 05/09/2007 4 Menyanthes trifoliata Bogbean flowering plant 11/06/1996 13/05/2010 3 Nymphoides peltata Fringed Water-lily flowering plant 11/06/1996 - 1

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 9 of 33 Latin Name Common Name Taxon Group First Date Last Date No. of Rec's autumnalis Autumn Hawkbit flowering plant 28/07/1993 05/11/2008 5 Carlina vulgaris Carline Thistle flowering plant 24/07/2006 - 1 Arctium Burdock flowering plant 08/06/1999 31/12/2005 2 Arctium lappa Greater Burdock flowering plant 30/06/1998 12/09/2009 3 Ilex aquifolium Holly flowering plant 28/07/1993 05/09/2007 20 tenuiflorus Slender Thistle flowering plant 31/07/2008 - 1 Solanum nigrum subsp. nigrum Black Nightshade flowering plant 20/09/2009 - 1 Creeping thistle flowering plant 08/06/1999 31/07/2008 20 Cirsium palustre Marsh Thistle flowering plant 19/07/2005 31/12/2008 7 Cirsium vulgare Spear thistle flowering plant 08/06/1999 31/07/2008 19 Serratula tinctoria Saw-wort flowering plant 18/07/2005 04/07/2008 5 nigra Common Knapweed flowering plant 11/06/1996 31/12/2008 16 Centaurea scabiosa Greater Knapweed flowering plant 24/07/2006 17/07/2010 2 Lapsana communis Nipplewort flowering plant 19/06/2004 31/12/2007 5 Arctium minus Lesser Burdock flowering plant 25/09/2004 23/08/2010 6 Convolvulus arvensis Field Bindweed flowering plant 19/06/2004 06/09/2009 5 Linum catharticum Fairy Flax flowering plant 24/07/2006 - 1 Galium saxatile Heath Bedstraw flowering plant 24/04/2004 31/12/2007 3 Galium verum Lady's Bedstraw flowering plant 31/12/1999 05/09/2007 4 Cruciata laevipes Crosswort flowering plant 24/07/2006 - 1 Centaurium erythraea Common Centaury flowering plant 24/07/2006 31/12/2007 2 Centaurium erythraea var. erythraea flowering plant 14/07/2007 31/07/2009 3 Centaurium pulchellum Lesser Centaury flowering plant 31/12/1996 04/07/2008 5 Phyteuma spicatum Spiked Rampion flowering plant 31/12/1958 10/05/2009 5 Vinca minor Lesser Periwinkle flowering plant 18/10/2009 - 1 Galium palustre Marsh-bedstraw flowering plant 30/06/1998 05/09/2007 5 Calystegia Bindweed flowering plant 04/10/1977 - 1 Calystegia sepium Hedge Bindweed flowering plant 11/06/1996 31/07/2008 9 Calystegia silvatica Large Bindweed flowering plant 19/06/2004 31/07/2009 2 Calystegia soldanella Sea Bindweed flowering plant 31/07/2008 - 2 Physalis ixocarpa Tomatillo flowering plant 27/09/2011 - 1 Solanum dulcamara Bittersweet flowering plant 28/07/1993 05/09/2007 11 Solanum nigrum Black Nightshade flowering plant 25/09/2004 06/09/2009 4 Vinca major Greater Periwinkle flowering plant 26/09/2004 30/04/2010 4 Fagopyrum esculentum Buckwheat flowering plant 31/12/1997 - 1 Elodea Waterweed flowering plant 04/10/1977 - 1 Rumex crispus x obtusifolius = R. x pratensis Dock flowering plant 14/07/2007 17/09/2011 2 Rumex crispus Curled Dock flowering plant 17/06/1999 31/07/2009 10 Rumex conglomeratus Clustered Dock flowering plant 06/09/2006 05/09/2007 3 Rumex acetosella Sheep's Sorrel flowering plant 24/07/2006 30/06/2010 7 Rumex acetosa Common Sorrel flowering plant 28/07/1993 05/09/2007 9 Polygonum aviculare Knotgrass flowering plant 24/07/2006 31/07/2008 4 Rumex obtusifolius Broad-leaved Dock flowering plant 11/06/1996 31/07/2008 12 Polygonum aviculare agg. Knotgrass agg. flowering plant 19/06/2004 26/09/2004 3

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 10 of 33 Latin Name Common Name Taxon Group First Date Last Date No. of Rec's Rumex sanguineus Wood Dock flowering plant 30/06/1998 31/12/2007 14 Persicaria maculosa Redshank flowering plant 11/06/1996 05/09/2007 6 Persicaria lapathifolia Pale Persicaria flowering plant 01/09/2006 - 1 Persicaria hydropiper Water-pepper flowering plant 30/06/1988 05/09/2007 6 Persicaria amphibia Amphibious Bistort flowering plant 19/06/2004 26/09/2004 2 Potamogeton natans Broad-leaved Pondweed flowering plant 04/10/1977 15/09/2009 5 Potamogeton berchtoldii Small Pondweed flowering plant 30/06/1998 22/08/2007 3 Hypericum humifusum Trailing St John's-wort flowering plant 24/04/2004 30/09/2008 5 Polygonum arenastrum Equal-leaved Knotgrass flowering plant 31/12/2008 - 1 Cerastium glomeratum Sticky Mouse-ear flowering plant 26/09/2004 31/12/2008 4 Ranunculus ficaria Lesser Celandine flowering plant 06/09/2006 31/03/2010 5 Silene flos-cuculi Ragged-Robin flowering plant 19/06/2004 31/12/2008 3 Silene dioica Red Campion flowering plant 19/06/2004 31/12/2007 6 Spergularia marina Lesser Sea-spurrey flowering plant 31/07/2008 - 1 Spergula arvensis Corn Spurrey flowering plant 12/07/2010 - 1 Sagina procumbens Procumbent Pearlwort flowering plant 19/06/2004 05/09/2007 4 Sagina maritima Sea Pearlwort flowering plant 31/07/2008 - 1 Rumex hydrolapathum Water Dock flowering plant 11/06/1996 06/05/2011 3 Myosoton aquaticum Water Chickweed flowering plant 25/09/2004 27/08/2007 4 Butomus umbellatus Flowering-rush flowering plant 11/06/1996 - 1 Cerastium fontanum Common Mouse-ear flowering plant 11/06/1996 31/07/2008 10 Stellaria media Common Chickweed flowering plant 19/06/2004 31/07/2008 9 Stellaria holostea Greater Stitchwort flowering plant 11/06/1996 05/09/2007 11 Stellaria graminea Lesser Stitchwort flowering plant 19/06/2004 05/09/2007 5 Honckenya peploides Sea Sandwort flowering plant 31/07/2008 - 2 Moehringia trinervia Three-nerved Sandwort flowering plant 30/06/1998 31/12/2008 9 Arenaria serpyllifolia Thyme-Leaved Sandwort flowering plant 24/07/2006 - 1 Sagina apetala Annual Pearlwort flowering plant 05/09/2007 - 1 Viola Violet flowering plant 11/06/1996 20/07/2005 4 Elodea nuttallii Nuttall's Waterweed flowering plant 13/08/2007 - 1 Salix alba White Willow flowering plant 19/06/2004 19/07/2005 2 Salix aurita Eared Willow flowering plant 31/12/2007 - 1 Salix caprea Goat Willow flowering plant 24/04/2004 31/05/2010 6 Salix cinerea Common Sallow flowering plant 29/06/2005 31/12/2007 5 Salix cinerea subsp. cinerea Grey Willow flowering plant 31/12/2005 - 1 Salix cinerea subsp. oleifolia Rusty Willow flowering plant 19/06/2004 05/09/2007 4 tremula Aspen flowering plant 30/06/1998 30/06/2010 6 Salix viminalis Osier flowering plant 19/06/2004 - 1 Populus nigra 'Italica' Lombardy-Poplar flowering plant 31/07/2009 - 1 Viola arvensis Field Pansy flowering plant 24/09/2005 31/12/2006 2 Viola canina Heath Dog-violet flowering plant 31/12/2008 29/04/2011 5 Viola hirta Hairy Violet flowering plant 24/07/2006 - 1 Viola odorata Sweet Violet flowering plant 19/06/2004 30/04/2010 5 Viola riviniana Common Dog-violet flowering plant 11/06/1996 05/09/2007 9

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 11 of 33 Latin Name Common Name Taxon Group First Date Last Date No. of Rec's Linum bienne Pale Flax flowering plant 29/06/2010 - 1 Chenopodium album Fat-hen flowering plant 25/09/2004 05/09/2007 4 Salix fragilis Crack-willow flowering plant 11/06/1996 15/09/2009 7 Mercurialis perennis Dog's Mercury flowering plant 11/06/1996 05/09/2007 12 Alisma plantago-aquatica Water-plantain flowering plant 04/10/1977 31/12/2007 6 Sagittaria sagittifolia Arrowhead flowering plant 04/10/1977 01/09/2006 4 Lemna minuta Least Duckweed flowering plant 23/08/2008 30/06/2010 3 Lemna minor Common Duckweed flowering plant 19/06/2004 05/09/2007 7 Lemna gibba Fat Duckweed flowering plant 23/08/2008 - 1 Oxalis acetosella Wood-sorrel flowering plant 30/06/1998 06/09/2006 2 Oxalis articulata Pink-sorrel flowering plant 31/12/2007 - 1 Salix Willow flowering plant 28/07/1993 14/11/2008 5 Mercurialis annua Annual Mercury flowering plant 12/09/2009 20/09/2009 2 Hypericum androsaemum Tutsan flowering plant 19/07/2005 12/09/2009 2 Euphorbia amygdaloides Wood Spurge flowering plant 25/03/2004 31/05/2010 7 Euphorbia helioscopia Sun Spurge flowering plant 26/09/2004 31/12/2007 3 Euphorbia lathyris Caper Spurge flowering plant 16/10/2010 - 1 Euphorbia peplus Petty Spurge flowering plant 26/09/2004 06/09/2009 3 Euphorbia platyphyllos Broad-leaved Spurge flowering plant 31/12/1995 30/06/2010 3 Populus alba White Poplar flowering plant 12/09/2009 - 1 Populus nigra Black-poplar flowering plant 31/12/2002 - 1 Oxalis corniculata Procumbent Yellow-sorrel flowering plant 19/06/2004 06/09/2009 3 Calamagrostis epigejos Wood Small-reed flowering plant 12/08/2006 - 1 Glyceria fluitans Floating Sweet-grass flowering plant 31/10/2006 30/09/2008 4 Anthoxanthum odoratum Sweet Vernal-grass flowering plant 19/06/2004 30/06/2010 7 Phalaris flowering plant 04/10/1977 - 1 Phalaris arundinacea Reed Canary-grass flowering plant 11/06/1996 05/09/2007 16 Phalaris paradoxa Awned Canary-grass flowering plant 31/12/2007 27/07/2008 3 Agrostis capillaris Common Bent flowering plant 11/06/1996 31/12/2007 6 Holcus lanatus Yorkshire-fog flowering plant 11/06/1996 31/12/2007 11 Agrostis stolonifera Creeping Bent flowering plant 06/06/1988 31/07/2008 10 Deschampsia flexuosa Wavy Hair-grass flowering plant 29/06/2005 - 1 Alopecurus geniculatus Marsh Foxtail flowering plant 27/08/2007 20/08/2010 5 Alopecurus myosuroides Black-grass flowering plant 05/09/2007 31/12/2007 2 Alopecurus pratensis Meadow Foxtail flowering plant 11/06/1996 31/12/2008 6 Phleum bertolonii Smaller Cat's-tail flowering plant 24/07/2006 27/06/2010 5 Phleum pratense Timothy flowering plant 26/09/2004 05/09/2007 5 Vulpia bromoides Squirreltail Fescue flowering plant 27/07/2009 - 1 Agrostis gigantea Black Bent flowering plant 05/11/2008 - 1 Helictotrichon pratense Meadow Oat-grass flowering plant 24/07/2006 - 1 Ranunculus flammula Lesser Spearwort flowering plant 30/06/1998 05/09/2007 4 Briza media Quaking-grass flowering plant 24/07/2006 - 1 Poa annua Annual Meadow-grass flowering plant 30/06/1998 31/07/2008 10 Poa nemoralis Wood Meadow-grass flowering plant 11/06/1996 30/06/2010 5

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 12 of 33 Latin Name Common Name Taxon Group First Date Last Date No. of Rec's Poa trivialis Rough Meadow-grass flowering plant 11/06/1996 12/09/2009 10 Dactylis glomerata Cock's-foot flowering plant 11/06/1996 31/07/2008 20 Holcus mollis Creeping Soft-grass flowering plant 30/06/1998 - 1 Parapholis incurva Curved Hard-grass flowering plant 31/07/2008 - 2 Glyceria maxima Reed Sweet-grass flowering plant 30/09/2008 - 1 Arrhenatherum elatius False Oat-grass flowering plant 30/06/1998 31/07/2008 10 Avena flowering plant 31/12/2007 - 1 Avena fatua Wild-oat flowering plant 31/12/2008 20/09/2009 2 Gaudinia fragilis French Oat-grass flowering plant 31/12/1998 09/05/2004 3 Trisetum flavescens Yellow Oat-grass flowering plant 19/06/2004 24/07/2006 2 Deschampsia cespitosa Tufted Hair-Grass flowering plant 30/06/1998 31/12/2007 9 Catapodium marinum Sea Fern-grass flowering plant 31/07/2008 - 3 Ribes rubrum Red Currant flowering plant 06/09/2006 31/05/2010 4 Glyceria Sweet-Grass flowering plant 28/07/1993 - 1 Triticum aestivum Bread Wheat flowering plant 12/07/2010 19/06/2011 2 Danthonia decumbens Heath-grass flowering plant 31/12/2007 - 1 Phragmites australis Common Reed flowering plant 19/07/2005 31/12/2005 2 Echinochloa colona Shama Millet flowering plant 07/09/2008 - 1 Echinochloa crus-galli Cockspur flowering plant 07/09/2008 - 1 Hordeum murinum Wall Barley flowering plant 31/12/2006 20/08/2010 9 Ceratophyllum demersum Rigid Hornwort flowering plant 19/06/2004 - 1 Elytrigia repens Common Couch flowering plant 19/06/2004 31/07/2008 6 Sedum acre Biting Stonecrop flowering plant 24/07/2006 31/07/2008 2 Sedum telephium Orpine flowering plant 05/07/2003 30/09/2009 7 Myriophyllum verticillatum Whorled Water-milfoil flowering plant 31/12/1993 - 1 Reseda lutea Wild Mignonette flowering plant 24/07/2006 - 1 Reseda luteola Weld flowering plant 30/06/2010 12/07/2010 3 Cochlearia danica Danish Scurvygrass flowering plant 19/06/2004 30/04/2010 7 Setaria verticillata Rough Bristle-grass flowering plant 20/09/2008 - 1 Bromus sterilis Barren Brome flowering plant 24/07/2006 30/06/2010 6 Glyceria notata Plicate Sweet-grass flowering plant 04/10/1977 - 1 Melica uniflora Wood Melick flowering plant 30/06/1998 30/06/2010 13 Bromus commutatus Meadow Brome flowering plant 31/12/2007 31/12/2008 2 Bromus diandrus Great Brome flowering plant 31/12/2007 - 1 Bromus hordeaceus Lesser Soft-Brome flowering plant 31/12/2007 31/07/2008 3 Bromus hordeaceus subsp. hordeaceus Common Soft-brome flowering plant 19/06/2004 06/09/2009 3 Hordeum secalinum Meadow Barley flowering plant 19/06/2004 31/12/2008 6 Bromus secalinus Rye Brome flowering plant 27/07/2008 - 1 Festuca rubra Red Fescue flowering plant 24/07/2006 31/07/2008 4 Bromopsis erecta Upright Brome flowering plant 24/07/2006 - 1 Bromopsis ramosa Hairy-brome flowering plant 24/09/2005 05/11/2008 3 Brachypodium rupestre Tor-grass flowering plant 24/07/2006 - 1 Brachypodium sylvaticum False-brome flowering plant 11/06/1996 31/07/2009 12 Elymus caninus Bearded Couch flowering plant 30/06/1998 - 1

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 13 of 33 Latin Name Common Name Taxon Group First Date Last Date No. of Rec's Elytrigia atherica Sea Couch flowering plant 31/07/2008 - 3 Bromus racemosus Smooth Brome flowering plant 04/06/2008 - 1 Sparganium emersum Unbranched Bur-reed flowering plant 04/10/1977 27/08/2007 4 Juncus effusus Soft-rush flowering plant 11/06/1996 31/12/2007 12 Rosa stylosa Short-styled Field-rose flowering plant 31/12/1999 - 1 Frangula alnus Alder Buckthorn flowering plant 18/06/2010 - 1 Ulmus minor subsp. minor Small-leaved Elm flowering plant 31/12/1993 31/12/2005 19 Ulmus procera English Elm flowering plant 31/12/1998 31/12/2005 6 Humulus lupulus Hop flowering plant 19/06/2004 30/06/2010 4 Rosa micrantha Small-flowered Sweet-briar flowering plant 31/12/1996 - 1 Parietaria judaica Pellitory-of-the-wall flowering plant 11/06/1996 19/06/2004 2 Rosa canina Dog-rose flowering plant 24/07/2006 05/09/2007 3 Sparganium erectum Branched Bur-reed flowering plant 04/10/1977 31/07/2009 15 latifolia Bulrush flowering plant 11/06/1996 31/07/2009 6 Juncus bufonius agg. Toad Rush agg. flowering plant 19/06/2004 31/12/2007 4 Juncus acutiflorus Sharp-flowered Rush flowering plant 31/07/2009 - 1 Juncus articulatus Jointed Rush flowering plant 05/09/2007 30/06/2010 3 Cynosurus cristatus Crested Dog's-tail flowering plant 19/06/2004 31/12/2007 5 Common Nettle flowering plant 28/07/1993 31/07/2008 28 Geum urbanum Wood Avens flowering plant 30/06/1998 31/07/2008 15 Rubus phaeocarpus Bramble flowering plant 31/12/1996 - 2 Rubus polyanthemus Bramble flowering plant 31/12/1996 - 2 Rubus rotundifolius Bramble flowering plant 31/12/1996 - 1 Rubus scaber Bramble flowering plant 31/12/1996 - 3 Rubus sprengelii Bramble flowering plant 31/12/1996 - 3 Rubus subinermoides Bramble flowering plant 31/12/1996 - 3 Rosa rugosa Japanese Rose flowering plant 31/07/2008 - 2 Fragaria vesca Wild Strawberry flowering plant 24/07/2006 05/05/2009 2 Juncus inflexus Hard Rush flowering plant 06/09/2006 31/12/2007 4 Agrimonia eupatoria Agrimony flowering plant 26/09/2004 15/09/2009 6 Aphanes arvensis agg. Parsley Piert flowering plant 31/12/2008 - 1 Aphanes arvensis Parsley-piert flowering plant 24/07/2006 - 1 Rosa Rose flowering plant 29/06/2005 31/12/2007 2 Rosa canina agg. Dog Rose flowering plant 19/06/2004 31/12/2007 7 Rosa arvensis Field-rose flowering plant 08/06/1999 30/06/2010 6 Rubus vestitus Bramble flowering plant 31/12/1996 - 1 Lolium multiflorum Italian Rye-grass flowering plant 31/12/2007 - 1 Juncus conglomeratus Compact Rush flowering plant 30/06/1998 29/06/2011 4 Carex pendula Pendulous Sedge flowering plant 19/07/2005 30/06/2010 7 Carex pseudocyperus Cyperus Sedge flowering plant 11/06/1996 05/09/2007 3 Carex remota Remote Sedge flowering plant 11/06/1996 31/12/2008 11 Carex riparia Greater Pond-sedge flowering plant 11/06/1996 19/06/2004 2 Carex spicata Spiked Sedge flowering plant 30/06/2010 - 2 Carex otrubae False Fox-sedge flowering plant 05/09/2007 12/07/2010 4

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 14 of 33 Latin Name Common Name Taxon Group First Date Last Date No. of Rec's Milium effusum Wood Millet flowering plant 30/06/1998 28/05/2010 6 Carex muricata subsp. muricata Large-fruited Prickly-sedge flowering plant 27/07/2009 - 1 Lolium perenne Perennial Rye-grass flowering plant 11/06/1996 31/12/2007 7 Festuca rubra agg. Red Fescue flowering plant 19/06/2004 - 1 Festuca arundinacea Tall Fescue flowering plant 31/05/2010 30/06/2010 8 Festuca gigantea Giant Fescue flowering plant 11/06/1996 31/12/2007 3 Festuca ovina Sheep's-fescue flowering plant 24/07/2006 31/12/2007 2 Festuca pratensis Meadow Fescue flowering plant 26/06/2008 - 1 Carex sylvatica Wood-sedge flowering plant 24/04/2004 11/06/2010 7 Carex Sedge flowering plant 29/06/2005 31/12/2007 3 Luzula campestris Field Wood-rush flowering plant 11/06/1996 20/08/2010 6 Luzula forsteri Southern Wood-rush flowering plant 10/05/2009 30/06/2010 3 Luzula forsteri x pilosa = L. x borreri Wood-Rush flowering plant 31/12/2009 - 1 Luzula multiflora Heath Wood-rush flowering plant 31/12/2007 12/07/2010 2 Luzula pilosa Hairy Wood-rush flowering plant 30/06/1998 10/05/2009 3 Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani Grey Club-rush flowering plant 19/06/2004 - 1 Carex paniculata Greater Tussock-sedge flowering plant 19/06/2004 - 1 Cyperus eragrostis Pale Galingale flowering plant 31/07/2009 - 1 Capsella bursa-pastoris Shepherd's-purse flowering plant 19/06/2004 31/07/2008 6 Carex arenaria Sand Sedge flowering plant 31/07/2008 - 2 Carex caryophyllea Spring-sedge flowering plant 24/07/2006 - 1 Carex divulsa subsp. divulsa Grey Sedge flowering plant 19/06/2004 30/06/2010 3 Carex flacca Glaucous Sedge flowering plant 05/09/2007 30/06/2010 5 Carex hirta Hairy Sedge flowering plant 19/06/2004 05/09/2007 4 Carex leporina Oval Sedge flowering plant 06/09/2006 27/07/2009 4 Eleocharis palustris Common Spike-rush flowering plant 31/12/2008 - 1 Allium triquetrum Three-cornered Garlic flowering plant 27/07/2009 - 1 Ruscus aculeatus Butcher's-broom flowering plant 30/06/1998 06/05/2011 5 Orchis mascula Early-purple Orchid flowering plant 18/04/2004 31/05/2010 11 Anacamptis morio Green-winged Orchid flowering plant 28/07/1993 26/04/2005 8 Anacamptis pyramidalis Pyramidal Orchid flowering plant 24/07/2006 - 1 Ophrys apifera Bee Orchid flowering plant 09/06/2009 30/06/2010 3 Iris foetidissima Stinking Iris flowering plant 31/12/2008 30/06/2010 3 Dactylorhiza fuchsii Common Spotted-orchid flowering plant 18/06/2003 30/06/2010 9 Crocosmia pottsii x aurea = C. x crocosmiiflor Montbretia flowering plant 30/09/2008 31/05/2010 11 Epipactis purpurata Violet Helleborine flowering plant 31/12/1999 - 1 Allium ursinum Ramsons flowering plant 19/06/2004 06/05/2011 5 Leucojum aestivum Summer Snowflake flowering plant 31/12/1994 27/04/2001 2 Galanthus nivalis Snowdrop flowering plant 31/12/1999 11/02/2011 5 Narcissus daffodils flowering plant 31/03/2010 30/04/2010 4 Hyacinthoides non-scripta Bluebell flowering plant 11/06/1996 31/12/2008 17 Arabidopsis thaliana Thale Cress flowering plant 14/04/2009 31/05/2010 3 Iris pseudacorus Yellow Iris flowering plant 28/07/1993 05/05/2009 10 Nymphaea marliacea Water-Lily flowering plant 31/12/2005 - 1

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 15 of 33 Latin Name Common Name Taxon Group First Date Last Date No. of Rec's Rhinanthus minor Yellow-rattle flowering plant 11/06/2010 - 1 Odontites vernus Red Bartsia flowering plant 24/07/2006 31/12/2007 4 Euphrasia nemorosa Eyebright flowering plant 24/09/2005 15/07/2008 3 Mimulus Monkeyflower flowering plant 30/06/2010 - 2 Mentha spicata x suaveolens = M. x villosa -mint flowering plant 31/12/2008 - 1 Mentha arvensis Corn Mint flowering plant 31/07/2009 - 1 Dactylorhiza maculata Heath Spotted-orchid flowering plant 30/06/2010 - 2 Nymphaea alba White Water-lily flowering plant 30/06/2010 - 2 Papaver dubium Long-headed Poppy flowering plant 15/05/2008 31/07/2008 2 Nuphar lutea Yellow Water-lily flowering plant 11/06/1996 31/12/2005 3 Laurus nobilis Bay flowering plant 07/01/2009 - 1 Dioscorea communis Black Bryony flowering plant 11/06/1996 05/09/2007 10 Nectaroscordum siculum Garlic flowering plant 31/05/2010 - 2 Nectaroscordum siculum subsp. siculum Honey Garlic flowering plant 12/07/2010 - 1 Epipactis helleborine Broad-leaved Helleborine flowering plant 31/12/1996 27/07/2009 2 Mentha aquatica Water Mint flowering plant 11/06/1996 31/12/2007 7 Ranunculus tripartitus Three-lobed Crowfoot flowering plant 31/12/1998 - 3 Hyacinthoides non-scripta x hispanica = H. x Hybrid bluebell flowering plant 24/04/2004 - 1 Rubus nemorosus Bramble flowering plant 31/12/1996 - 1 Ranunculus ficaria subsp. bulbilifer Lesser Celandine flowering plant 24/04/2004 31/12/2008 3 Ranunculus lingua Greater Spearwort flowering plant 30/06/1998 - 1 Ranunculus parviflorus Small-flowered Buttercup flowering plant 24/06/2001 - 1 Creeping Buttercup flowering plant 28/07/1993 31/12/2007 15 Ranunculus auricomus Goldilocks Buttercup flowering plant 11/06/1996 31/05/2010 13 Ranunculus sceleratus Celery-leaved Buttercup flowering plant 13/08/2007 17/09/2011 3 Ranunculus acris Meadow Buttercup flowering plant 19/06/2004 31/12/2007 7 Adonis annua Pheasant's-eye flowering plant 11/06/1996 - 2 Aquilegia vulgaris Columbine flowering plant 31/12/1993 - 1 Buxus sempervirens Box flowering plant 30/04/2010 - 2 Parthenocissus quinquefolia Virginia creeper flowering plant 06/05/2011 - 2 Galega officinalis Goat's-rue flowering plant 03/04/2007 - 1 Lotus corniculatus Common Bird's-foot-trefoil flowering plant 28/07/1993 31/07/2008 10 Ranunculus sardous Hairy Buttercup flowering plant 19/06/2004 12/07/2010 6 Caltha palustris Marsh-marigold flowering plant 11/06/1996 13/05/2010 6 Papaver dubium subsp. dubium Long-headed Poppy flowering plant 31/12/2007 15/05/2008 2 Papaver rhoeas Common Poppy flowering plant 19/06/2004 12/07/2010 3 Papaver somniferum Opium Poppy flowering plant 31/12/2008 12/07/2010 6 Glaucium flavum Yellow Horned-poppy flowering plant 31/07/2008 - 2 Chelidonium majus Greater Celandine flowering plant 19/06/2004 - 1 Pseudofumaria lutea Yellow Corydalis flowering plant 30/04/2010 - 2 Ranunculus bulbosus Bulbous Buttercup flowering plant 24/07/2006 30/06/2010 6 Fumaria officinalis Common Fumitory flowering plant 31/12/2008 - 2 Verbena officinalis Vervain flowering plant 18/07/2004 12/09/2009 2 Helleborus foetidus Stinking Hellebore flowering plant 10/01/2008 - 1

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 16 of 33 Latin Name Common Name Taxon Group First Date Last Date No. of Rec's Eranthis hyemalis Winter Aconite flowering plant 11/02/2009 - 1 Nigella damascena Love-in-a-mist flowering plant 22/08/2007 - 1 Anemone blanda Balkan Anemone flowering plant 22/03/2009 - 1 Anemone nemorosa Wood Anemone flowering plant 11/06/1996 31/12/2008 12 Clematis vitalba Traveller's-joy flowering plant 24/07/2006 - 1 Ceratocapnos claviculata Climbing Corydalis flowering plant 01/10/2006 - 1 Alliaria petiolata Garlic Mustard flowering plant 11/06/1996 30/04/2010 11 Pedicularis sylvatica Lousewort flowering plant 30/04/2008 - 1 Brassica nigra Black Mustard flowering plant 01/09/2006 - 1 Sinapis arvensis Charlock flowering plant 25/09/2004 30/06/2010 4 Hirschfeldia incana Hoary Mustard flowering plant 18/08/2009 - 1 Crambe maritima Sea-kale flowering plant 31/07/2008 - 2 Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. raphanistrum Wild Radish flowering plant 31/12/2008 - 1 Diplotaxis tenuifolia Perennial Wall-rocket flowering plant 31/07/2008 31/12/2008 2 Sisymbrium orientale Eastern Rocket flowering plant 31/07/2008 - 1 Diplotaxis muralis Annual Wall-rocket flowering plant 20/09/2009 - 1 Thlaspi arvense Field Penny-cress flowering plant 07/09/2008 - 1 Hesperis matronalis Dame's-violet flowering plant 06/05/2011 - 1 Rubus leucostachys Bramble flowering plant 31/12/1996 - 1 Rubus largificus Bramble flowering plant 31/12/1996 - 2 Rubus insectifolius Bramble flowering plant 31/12/1996 - 3 Rubus imbricatus Bramble flowering plant 31/12/1996 - 3 Sisymbrium officinale Hedge Mustard flowering plant 19/06/2004 30/06/2010 6 Cardamine pratensis Cuckooflower flowering plant 30/06/1998 31/12/2008 7 Lotus pedunculatus Greater Bird's-foot-trefoil flowering plant 30/06/1988 31/12/2007 6 Barbarea vulgaris Winter-cress flowering plant 05/09/2007 28/05/2010 4 Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum agg. Water Cress flowering plant 05/09/2007 - 1 Rorippa palustris Marsh Yellow-cress flowering plant 19/06/2004 - 1 Rorippa sylvestris Creeping Yellow-cress flowering plant 05/09/2007 - 1 Large Bitter-cress flowering plant 06/05/2011 - 1 Brassica napus Rape flowering plant 19/06/2004 - 1 Cardamine hirsuta Hairy Bitter-cress flowering plant 17/06/1999 31/12/2008 6 Rubus dumnoniensis Bramble flowering plant 31/12/1996 - 1 Lepidium campestre Field Pepperwort flowering plant 31/07/2009 - 1 Lepidium coronopus Swine-cress flowering plant 28/04/2008 29/06/2010 8 Lepidium didymum Lesser Swine-cress flowering plant 14/07/2007 31/12/2007 3 Hoary Cress flowering plant 31/07/2008 07/06/2010 4 Lepidium heterophyllum Smith's Pepperwort flowering plant 31/12/1997 19/06/2011 2 Lunaria annua Honesty flowering plant 05/11/2008 31/12/2008 2 Cardamine flexuosa Wavy Bitter-cress flowering plant 11/06/1996 31/12/2008 6 Poterium sanguisorba subsp. sanguisorba Salad Burnet flowering plant 30/06/2010 - 2 Blackthorn flowering plant 04/10/1977 30/04/2010 28 Prunus lusitanica Laurel flowering plant 22/08/2007 - 1 Centranthus ruber Red valerian flowering plant 30/06/2010 - 8

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 17 of 33 Latin Name Common Name Taxon Group First Date Last Date No. of Rec's Prunus laurocerasus Cherry Laurel flowering plant 05/05/2009 31/05/2010 3 Hypochaeris radicata Cat's-ear flowering plant 19/06/2004 13/08/2007 4 Prunus domestica Wild Plum flowering plant 14/07/2007 - 1 Rubus flexuosus Bramble flowering plant 31/12/1996 - 3 Wild Cherry flowering plant 30/06/1998 17/07/2009 5 sylvestris Crab Apple flowering plant 25/09/2004 19/07/2005 3 Poterium sanguisorba Salad Burnet flowering plant 24/07/2006 - 1 Potentilla sterilis Barren Strawberry flowering plant 11/06/1996 31/12/2008 6 Creeping Cinquefoil flowering plant 17/06/1999 15/09/2009 12 Potentilla erecta Tormentil flowering plant 24/09/2005 29/06/2011 3 Potentilla anserina Silverweed flowering plant 08/06/1999 31/12/2008 8 Camelina sativa Gold-of-pleasure flowering plant 31/12/1993 - 1 Prunus cerasifera Cherry Plum flowering plant 09/02/2004 27/07/2009 3 vulgaris Dropwort flowering plant 24/07/2006 - 1 Orobanche rapum-genistae Greater Broomrape flowering plant 31/12/1998 - 1 Rubus cissburiensis Bramble flowering plant 31/12/1996 - 3 Rubus cardiophyllus Bramble flowering plant 31/12/1996 - 1 Rubus britannicus Bramble flowering plant 31/12/1996 - 1 Rubus armipotens Bramble flowering plant 31/12/1996 - 2 Rubus idaeus Raspberry flowering plant 14/07/2007 - 1 Malus sylvestris Apple flowering plant 30/06/1998 - 1 Rubus fruticosus agg. Bramble flowering plant 04/10/1977 31/07/2008 34 Malus pumila Apple flowering plant 24/07/2006 31/05/2010 6 Filipendula ulmaria Meadowsweet flowering plant 11/06/1996 13/08/2007 7 x laevigata = C. x media flowering plant 17/09/2011 - 1 Crataegus monogyna Hawthorn flowering plant 04/10/1977 31/12/2007 27 Crataegus laevigata Midland Hawthorn flowering plant 30/06/1998 28/05/2010 4 Cotoneaster flowering plant 08/06/1999 - 1 torminalis Wild Service-tree flowering plant 31/12/1998 05/09/2007 6 Rubus euryanthemus Bramble flowering plant 31/12/1996 - 2 Rubus caesius Dewberry flowering plant 24/07/2006 01/09/2006 2 Chaerophyllum temulum Rough Chervil flowering plant 26/09/2004 15/09/2009 3 Conium maculatum Hemlock flowering plant 19/06/2004 - 1 Silaum silaus Pepper-saxifrage flowering plant 05/09/2007 27/07/2009 3 Foeniculum vulgare Fennel flowering plant 31/12/2007 - 1 Aethusa cynapium Fool's Parsley flowering plant 27/07/2009 18/08/2009 2 Oenanthe pimpinelloides Corky-fruited Water-dropwort flowering plant 31/12/1999 05/09/2007 2 Oenanthe crocata Hemlock Water-dropwort flowering plant 11/06/1996 05/09/2007 14 Oenanthe aquatica Fine-leaved Water-dropwort flowering plant 13/08/2007 - 1 Crithmum maritimum Rock Samphire flowering plant 31/07/2008 - 2 Berula erecta Lesser Water-parsnip flowering plant 26/09/2004 - 1 Aegopodium podagraria Ground-elder flowering plant 19/06/2004 30/06/2010 6 Viburnum lantana Wayfaring-tree flowering plant 24/07/2006 31/07/2009 4 Anthriscus sylvestris Cow Parsley flowering plant 11/06/1996 05/09/2007 13

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 18 of 33 Latin Name Common Name Taxon Group First Date Last Date No. of Rec's Sison amomum Stone Parsley flowering plant 26/09/2004 13/08/2007 3 Hydrocotyle ranunculoides Floating Pennywort flowering plant 16/10/2012 - 1 Hedera helix Ivy flowering plant 11/06/1996 31/12/2007 12 Succisa pratensis Devil's-bit Scabious flowering plant 24/09/2005 12/08/2006 3 Dipsacus fullonum Wild Teasel flowering plant 31/12/2007 - 1 Dipsacus fullonum Wild Teasel flowering plant 25/09/2004 05/09/2007 5 Valeriana officinalis Common Valerian flowering plant 11/06/1996 30/06/2010 3 Lonicera periclymenum Honeysuckle flowering plant 30/06/1998 05/09/2007 10 Lonicera nitida Wilson's Honeysuckle flowering plant 31/03/2010 30/04/2010 3 Lonicera japonica Japanese Honeysuckle flowering plant 03/04/2007 11/02/2009 2 Symphoricarpos albus Snowberry flowering plant 31/05/2010 20/08/2010 5 Viburnum opulus Guelder-rose flowering plant 24/09/2005 31/12/2008 4 Conopodium majus Pignut flowering plant 30/06/1998 11/06/2010 10 Symphytum officinale x asperum = S. x uplan Russian Comfrey flowering plant 21/08/2009 - 1 Valerianella carinata Keeled-fruited Cornsalad flowering plant 31/12/2008 04/05/2011 4 hispidus Rough Hawkbit flowering plant 28/07/1993 29/06/2011 4 Phacelia tanacetifolia Phacelia flowering plant 31/12/1997 - 1 Cynoglossum officinale Hound's-tongue flowering plant 24/07/2006 - 1 Myosotis secunda Creeping Forget-me-not flowering plant 13/08/2007 - 1 Myosotis scorpioides Water Forget-me-not flowering plant 04/10/1977 13/08/2007 4 Myosotis ramosissima Early Forget-me-not flowering plant 13/05/2010 - 1 Myosotis laxa Tufted Forget-me-not flowering plant 05/09/2007 30/06/2010 3 Myosotis discolor Changing Forget-me-not flowering plant 31/12/2008 29/04/2011 2 Myosotis arvensis Field Forget-me-not flowering plant 19/06/2004 06/09/2009 6 Pentaglottis sempervirens Green Alkanet flowering plant 11/06/1996 31/12/2008 3 Apium nodiflorum Fool's-water-cress flowering plant 31/12/2005 05/09/2007 5 Symphytum orientale White Comfrey flowering plant 31/05/2010 - 2 Petroselinum segetum Corn Parsley flowering plant 05/09/2007 - 1 Symphytum officinale Common Comfrey flowering plant 06/09/2009 - 1 Pulmonaria officinalis Lungwort flowering plant 31/05/2010 - 2 Echium vulgare Viper's-bugloss flowering plant 24/07/2006 30/06/2010 3 Daucus carota subsp. carota Wild Carrot flowering plant 31/12/2006 12/07/2010 2 Daucus carota Carrot flowering plant 24/07/2006 31/07/2008 5 Torilis nodosa Knotted Hedge-parsley flowering plant 31/07/2008 - 2 Torilis japonica Upright Hedge-parsley flowering plant 24/09/2005 31/12/2007 5 Hogweed flowering plant 11/06/1996 31/12/2007 12 Pastinaca sativa Wild Parsnip flowering plant 24/07/2006 31/07/2009 2 Angelica sylvestris Wild Angelica flowering plant 11/06/1996 13/05/2010 8 Smyrnium olusatrum Alexanders flowering plant 04/04/2008 31/05/2010 6 Brunnera macrophylla Great Forget-me-not flowering plant 13/05/2010 - 1 Crepis vesicaria Beaked Hawk's-beard flowering plant 19/06/2004 - 1 parthenium Feverfew flowering plant 30/04/2010 30/06/2010 4 Bellis perennis Daisy flowering plant 11/06/1996 07/01/2009 7 Conyza canadensis Canadian Fleabane flowering plant 05/09/2007 30/06/2010 2

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 19 of 33 Latin Name Common Name Taxon Group First Date Last Date No. of Rec's Erigeron karvinskianus Mexican Fleabane flowering plant 19/06/2004 - 1 Aster agg. flowering plant 06/09/2009 12/09/2009 2 Solidago virgaurea Goldenrod flowering plant 06/09/2006 05/11/2008 3 Solidago gigantea Early Goldenrod flowering plant 20/07/2009 - 1 Common Fleabane flowering plant 19/06/2004 31/12/2007 6 helenium flowering plant 04/09/2008 - 1 Inula conyzae Ploughman's-spikenard flowering plant 24/07/2006 - 1 Gnaphalium uliginosum Marsh Cudweed flowering plant 25/09/2004 05/09/2007 4 Tanacetum vulgare flowering plant 19/06/2004 - 1 Sambucus nigra Elder flowering plant 28/07/1993 05/09/2007 15 Pilosella officinarum Mouse-ear-hawkweed flowering plant 28/07/1993 06/09/2009 5 Pimpinella saxifraga Burnet-saxifrage flowering plant 19/06/2004 26/09/2004 2 Crepis flowering plant 31/12/2007 - 1 Taraxacum officinale agg. Dandelion flowering plant 11/06/1996 31/12/2007 4 Taraxacum agg. flowering plant 01/09/2006 05/09/2007 3 Taraxacum Dandelion Agg. flowering plant 24/04/2004 31/07/2008 6 Lactuca serriola Prickly flowering plant 05/09/2007 - 1 Sonchus oleraceus Smooth Sow-thistle flowering plant 19/06/2004 06/09/2009 8 Sonchus asper Prickly Sow-thistle flowering plant 08/06/1999 06/09/2009 8 Sonchus arvensis Perennial Sow-thistle flowering plant 25/09/2004 06/09/2009 7 Tragopogon pratensis Goat's-beard flowering plant 19/06/2004 - 1 Picris echioides Bristly Oxtongue flowering plant 26/09/2004 31/07/2008 8 Leontodon saxatilis Lesser Hawkbit flowering plant 24/07/2006 06/09/2009 5 Hieracium aggregatum Hawkweed flowering plant 31/12/2007 - 1 Doronicum pardalianches Leopard's-bane flowering plant 12/11/2009 - 1 Crepis capillaris Smooth Hawk's-beard flowering plant 19/06/2004 31/07/2009 5 Artemisia absinthium Wormwood flowering plant 31/12/1993 - 1 Bidens tripartita Trifid Bur-marigold flowering plant 31/12/2006 05/09/2007 2 Bidens cernua Nodding Bur-marigold flowering plant 01/09/2006 - 1 Petasites hybridus Butterbur flowering plant 11/06/1996 - 1 Petasites fragrans Winter Heliotrope flowering plant 26/09/2004 30/04/2010 5 Tussilago farfara Colt's-foot flowering plant 11/06/1996 30/06/2010 6 Brachyglottis compacta x laxifolia = B. 'Sunshi Shrub Ragwort flowering plant 31/07/2008 - 1 Senecio vulgaris Groundsel flowering plant 24/04/2004 31/07/2008 7 Senecio viscosus Sticky Groundsel flowering plant 31/12/2007 12/07/2010 2 Senecio jacobaea Ragwort flowering plant 19/06/2004 31/12/2007 9 Senecio erucifolius Hoary Ragwort flowering plant 24/07/2006 30/06/2010 6 ptarmica Sneezewort flowering plant 26/08/2004 27/07/2009 5 Hemp-agrimony flowering plant 11/06/1996 12/09/2009 8 Tripleurospermum inodorum Scentless Mayweed flowering plant 17/06/1999 06/09/2009 5 Adoxa moschatellina Moschatel flowering plant 30/06/1998 04/07/2008 6 Matricaria discoidea Pineappleweed flowering plant 19/06/2004 20/08/2010 7 Matricaria chamomilla Scented Mayweed flowering plant 01/09/2006 12/07/2011 4 Artemisia vulgaris Mugwort flowering plant 24/07/2006 30/06/2010 9

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 20 of 33 Latin Name Common Name Taxon Group First Date Last Date No. of Rec's Oxeye Daisy flowering plant 08/06/1999 31/07/2009 6 Yarrow flowering plant 28/07/1993 31/07/2008 10 Leucanthemum lacustre x maximum = L. x su Shasta Daisy flowering plant 11/08/2003 - 1 Glebionis segetum Corn Marigold flowering plant 29/06/2010 - 1 cotula Stinking Chamomile flowering plant 31/07/2008 - 1 Tripleurospermum maritimum Sea Mayweed flowering plant 31/07/2008 - 3 Pseudanodonta complanata Depressed (or Compressed) River Mus mollusc 31/12/1976 - 1 Araneus alsine spider (Araneae) 31/10/2003 - 1 Argiope bruennichi Wasp Spider spider (Araneae) 03/04/2007 - 1 Pyrrhosoma nymphula Large Red Damselfly insect - dragonfly (Odonata) 31/12/1978 01/07/2015 40 Platycnemis pennipes White-legged Damselfly insect - dragonfly (Odonata) 31/12/1978 18/06/2010 14 Aeshna cyanea Southern Hawker insect - dragonfly (Odonata) 26/06/1993 02/09/2013 12 Sympetrum striolatum Common Darter insect - dragonfly (Odonata) 31/12/1939 02/09/2013 34 Sympetrum sanguineum Ruddy Darter insect - dragonfly (Odonata) 04/08/1995 01/08/2007 8 Orthetrum cancellatum Black-tailed Skimmer insect - dragonfly (Odonata) 26/06/1993 11/06/2015 4 Libellula quadrimaculata Four-spotted Chaser insect - dragonfly (Odonata) 31/12/1978 - 1 Libellula fulva Scarce Chaser insect - dragonfly (Odonata) 05/06/2010 30/06/2012 10 Libellula depressa Broad-bodied Chaser insect - dragonfly (Odonata) 16/06/2000 11/06/2015 5 Lestes sponsa Emerald Damselfly insect - dragonfly (Odonata) 15/08/1991 04/08/1995 7 Somatochlora metallica Brilliant Emerald insect - dragonfly (Odonata) 30/06/2012 - 2 Anax imperator Emperor Dragonfly insect - dragonfly (Odonata) 11/06/1992 01/07/2015 23 Aeshna mixta Migrant Hawker insect - dragonfly (Odonata) 31/12/1965 02/09/2013 32 Aeshna grandis Brown Hawker insect - dragonfly (Odonata) 31/12/1965 01/07/2015 16 Ischnura elegans Blue-tailed Damselfly insect - dragonfly (Odonata) 11/07/1983 01/07/2015 64 Brachytron pratense Hairy Dragonfly insect - dragonfly (Odonata) 07/05/1990 27/05/2013 15 Calopteryx splendens Banded Demoiselle insect - dragonfly (Odonata) 31/12/1978 18/06/2010 66 Calopteryx virgo Beautiful Demoiselle insect - dragonfly (Odonata) 29/05/1989 16/06/2015 34 Coenagrion puella Azure Damselfly insect - dragonfly (Odonata) 31/12/1978 16/06/2015 44 Enallagma cyathigerum Common Blue Damselfly insect - dragonfly (Odonata) 31/12/1978 18/06/2010 20 Erythromma najas Red-eyed Damselfly insect - dragonfly (Odonata) 16/06/1979 18/06/2010 25 Erythromma viridulum Small Red-eyed Damselfly insect - dragonfly (Odonata) 01/08/2007 - 2 Metrioptera roeselii Roesel's Bush-cricket insect - orthopteran 30/09/2015 - 1 Chorthippus parallelus Meadow Grasshopper insect - orthopteran 30/09/2015 - 1 Deraeocoris (Deraeocoris) olivaceus insect - true bug (Hemiptera) 10/07/1982 31/12/1983 3 Phylus (Phylus) coryli insect - true bug (Hemiptera) 10/07/1982 - 1 Dicranocephalus medius insect - true bug (Hemiptera) 31/12/1972 - 1 Trigonotylus ruficornis insect - true bug (Hemiptera) 15/07/1983 - 1 Stenodema (Brachystira) calcarata insect - true bug (Hemiptera) 29/05/1983 - 1 Psallus (Apocremnus) betuleti insect - true bug (Hemiptera) 10/07/1982 - 1 Cinara (Cinara) pruinosa insect - true bug (Hemiptera) 27/03/2012 15/03/2014 2 Heterocordylus (Heterocordylus) genistae insect - true bug (Hemiptera) 02/08/1996 17/06/1997 2 Anthocoris nemoralis insect - true bug (Hemiptera) 29/05/1983 - 1 Acetropis (Acetropis) gimmerthalii insect - true bug (Hemiptera) 01/07/1983 - 1 Centrotus cornutus Tree Hopper insect - true bug (Hemiptera) 11/06/1996 - 1

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 21 of 33 Latin Name Common Name Taxon Group First Date Last Date No. of Rec's Lachnus roboris insect - true bug (Hemiptera) 01/10/2013 - 1 Miris striatus Fine Streaked Bugkin insect - true bug (Hemiptera) 09/06/1983 - 1 Harmonia axyridis Harlequin Ladybird insect - beetle (Coleoptera) 20/10/2013 - 1 Coccinella septempunctata 7-spot Ladybird insect - beetle (Coleoptera) 17/07/1996 30/09/2015 3 Propylea quattuordecimpunctata 14-spot Ladybird insect - beetle (Coleoptera) 17/07/1996 - 1 Tytthaspis sedecimpunctata 16-spot Ladybird insect - beetle (Coleoptera) 17/07/1996 - 2 Meligethes nigrescens insect - beetle (Coleoptera) 17/07/1996 - 1 Subcoccinella vigintiquattuorpunctata 24-spot Ladybird insect - beetle (Coleoptera) 17/07/1996 - 1 Cordylepherus viridis insect - beetle (Coleoptera) 17/07/1996 - 1 Rutpela maculata insect - beetle (Coleoptera) 12/07/1986 - 1 Meligethes aeneus Common Pollen Beetle insect - beetle (Coleoptera) 17/07/1996 - 1 Mordella holomelaena insect - beetle (Coleoptera) 25/06/1972 - 1 Oedemera (Oedemera) lurida insect - beetle (Coleoptera) 17/07/1996 - 2 Rhagonycha fulva Common Red Soldier Beetle insect - beetle (Coleoptera) 17/07/1996 09/07/2014 3 Pyrochroa coccinea Black-headed Cardinal Beetle insect - beetle (Coleoptera) 27/05/1994 - 1 Sphaeroderma rubidum insect - beetle (Coleoptera) 17/07/1996 - 1 Bruchus loti insect - beetle (Coleoptera) 17/07/1996 - 2 glabra insect - beetle (Coleoptera) 17/07/1996 - 1 Eutrichapion (Eutrichapion) ervi insect - beetle (Coleoptera) 17/07/1996 - 1 Protapion fulvipes White Clover Seed Weevil insect - beetle (Coleoptera) 26/05/1973 - 1 Oedemera (Oedemera) nobilis Swollen-thighed Beetle insect - beetle (Coleoptera) 17/07/1996 - 2 Curculio venosus insect - beetle (Coleoptera) 26/05/1973 - 1 Cantharis decipiens insect - beetle (Coleoptera) 26/05/1973 - 1 Ischnopterapion (Ischnopterapion) loti insect - beetle (Coleoptera) 17/07/1996 - 2 Cicindela campestris Green Tiger Beetle insect - beetle (Coleoptera) 07/05/2008 04/06/2015 2 Patrobus atrorufus insect - beetle (Coleoptera) 26/05/1973 - 1 Batenus livens insect - beetle (Coleoptera) 26/05/1973 - 2 Harpalus insect - beetle (Coleoptera) 26/05/1973 - 1 Pterostichus (Pseudomaseus) anthracinus insect - beetle (Coleoptera) 26/05/1973 - 2 Coeliodes rana insect - beetle (Coleoptera) 17/04/1988 - 1 Sitona (Sitona) lepidus insect - beetle (Coleoptera) 17/07/1996 - 1 Stenus (Hypostenus) similis insect - beetle (Coleoptera) 26/05/1973 - 1 Hypera (Hypera) suspiciosa insect - beetle (Coleoptera) 17/07/1996 - 1 Coryphium angusticolle insect - beetle (Coleoptera) 21/02/1971 - 1 Sepedophilus testaceus insect - beetle (Coleoptera) 21/02/1971 - 1 Oxyporus rufus insect - beetle (Coleoptera) 12/07/1986 - 1 Lampyris noctiluca Glow-worm insect - beetle (Coleoptera) 23/09/1998 28/04/2014 7 Stenus (Hemistenus) ossium insect - beetle (Coleoptera) 26/05/1973 - 1 Sitona (Sitona) striatellus insect - beetle (Coleoptera) 17/07/1996 - 1 Stenus (Metatesnus) picipes insect - beetle (Coleoptera) 26/05/1973 - 1 Amara (Amara) lunicollis insect - beetle (Coleoptera) 26/05/1973 - 1 Stenus (Metatesnus) nitidiusculus insect - beetle (Coleoptera) 26/05/1973 - 1 Boloria euphrosyne Pearl-bordered Fritillary insect - butterfly 08/05/2005 04/06/2015 77 Argynnis paphia Silver-washed Fritillary insect - butterfly 15/07/1995 09/07/2014 14

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 22 of 33 Latin Name Common Name Taxon Group First Date Last Date No. of Rec's Argynnis aglaja Dark Green Fritillary insect - butterfly 08/08/2013 - 1 Aglais urticae Small Tortoiseshell insect - butterfly 11/04/1979 01/07/2015 41 Aglais io Peacock insect - butterfly 22/04/1979 13/05/2015 68 Favonius quercus Purple Hairstreak insect - butterfly 30/07/1996 08/08/2013 16 Limenitis camilla White Admiral insect - butterfly 12/07/1983 17/07/2013 20 Callophrys rubi Green Hairstreak insect - butterfly 26/05/1983 13/05/2015 21 Celastrina argiolus Holly Blue insect - butterfly 26/05/1983 03/08/2014 29 Polyommatus icarus Common Blue insect - butterfly 12/07/1983 04/06/2015 38 Polyommatus coridon Chalk Hill Blue insect - butterfly 15/08/1996 08/08/2013 5 Aricia agestis Brown Argus insect - butterfly 15/08/1996 16/08/2004 12 Lycaena phlaeas Small Copper insect - butterfly 02/09/1994 13/05/2015 26 Pieris napi Green-veined White insect - butterfly 15/05/1981 11/05/2015 45 Vanessa atalanta Red Admiral insect - butterfly 22/09/1968 30/09/2015 78 Pieris brassicae Large White insect - butterfly 15/05/1981 30/09/2015 74 Gonepteryx rhamni Brimstone insect - butterfly 11/04/1979 04/06/2015 53 Pieris rapae Small White insect - butterfly 26/05/1983 11/06/2015 63 Thymelicus insect - butterfly 21/07/2013 02/07/2014 2 Anthocharis cardamines Orange-tip insect - butterfly 15/05/1981 18/05/2014 50 Colias croceus Clouded Yellow insect - butterfly 02/09/1994 24/07/2006 10 Pyrgus malvae Grizzled Skipper insect - butterfly 26/05/1983 13/05/2015 29 Erynnis tages Dingy Skipper insect - butterfly 27/05/2013 05/06/2013 2 Gonepteryx rhamni subsp. rhamni Brimstone insect - butterfly 16/06/2015 - 1 Ochlodes sylvanus Large Skipper insect - butterfly 03/07/1983 01/07/2015 29 Hesperia comma Silver-spotted Skipper insect - butterfly 24/07/2006 - 1 Aphantopus hyperantus Ringlet insect - butterfly 12/07/1983 13/07/2014 23 Thymelicus sylvestris Small Skipper insect - butterfly 03/07/1983 26/07/2014 31 Vanessa cardui Painted Lady insect - butterfly 16/07/1995 05/06/2015 27 Melanargia galathea Marbled White insect - butterfly 12/07/1983 26/07/2014 33 Maniola jurtina Meadow Brown insect - butterfly 03/07/1983 30/09/2015 79 Pyronia tithonus Hedge Brown insect - butterfly 12/07/1983 30/09/2015 65 Lasiommata megera Wall insect - butterfly 08/06/1984 24/05/2015 17 Pararge aegeria subsp. aegeria insect - butterfly 16/06/2015 - 1 Pararge aegeria Speckled Wood insect - butterfly 15/05/1981 11/06/2015 80 Coenonympha pamphilus Small Heath insect - butterfly 26/05/1983 05/06/2013 40 Polygonia c-album Comma insect - butterfly 11/04/1979 30/09/2015 55 Thymelicus lineola Essex Skipper insect - butterfly 12/07/1983 17/07/2013 9 Catoptria falsella Chequered Grass-veneer insect - moth 19/08/2008 - 1 Platyptilia gonodactyla Triangle Plume insect - moth 31/12/2004 - 1 Stenoptilia pterodactyla Brown Plume insect - moth 27/05/1994 - 2 Emmelina monodactyla Common Plume insect - moth 31/12/2004 - 1 Calamotropha paludella Bulrush Veneer insect - moth 31/12/2004 - 1 Chrysoteuchia culmella Garden Grass-veneer insect - moth 25/06/1994 09/07/2014 4 Crambus pascuella Inlaid Grass-veneer insect - moth 09/06/1994 31/12/2004 4 Agriphila tristella Common Grass-veneer insect - moth 19/08/2008 - 1

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 23 of 33 Latin Name Common Name Taxon Group First Date Last Date No. of Rec's Agrochola macilenta Yellow-line Quaker insect - moth 08/12/1978 - 1 Evergestis forficalis Garden Pebble insect - moth 31/12/2004 19/08/2008 2 Evergestis pallidata Chequered Pearl insect - moth 31/12/2004 19/08/2008 2 Crambus lathoniellus Hook-streak Grass-veneer insect - moth 27/05/1994 31/12/2004 7 Autographa gamma Silver Y insect - moth 12/06/1983 27/07/2010 8 Ipimorpha retusa Double Kidney insect - moth 19/08/2008 - 1 Nonagria typhae Bulrush Wainscot insect - moth 19/08/2008 - 1 Luperina testacea Flounced Rustic insect - moth 13/09/1978 - 1 Photedes minima Small Dotted Buff insect - moth 15/06/1996 - 1 Mesoligia furuncula Cloaked Minor insect - moth 19/08/2008 - 1 Apamea lithoxylaea Light Arches insect - moth 26/06/1977 - 1 Globia sparganii Webb's Wainscot insect - moth 19/08/2008 - 1 Allophyes oxyacanthae Green-brindled Crescent insect - moth 23/10/1978 - 1 Phlogophora meticulosa Angle Shades insect - moth 13/04/1977 19/08/2008 3 Autographa jota Plain Golden Y insect - moth 12/07/1982 - 1 Aporophyla nigra Black Rustic insect - moth 27/05/1994 - 1 Plusia festucae Gold Spot insect - moth 19/08/2008 - 1 Abrostola tripartita Spectacle insect - moth 06/06/1996 - 1 Abrostola triplasia Dark Spectacle insect - moth 19/08/2008 - 1 Cerastis rubricosa Red Chestnut insect - moth 13/04/1977 07/04/1978 3 Xestia xanthographa Square-spot Rustic insect - moth 13/09/1978 19/08/2008 2 Xestia sexstrigata Six-striped Rustic insect - moth 19/08/2008 - 1 Xestia c-nigrum Setaceous Hebrew Character insect - moth 19/08/2008 - 1 Micropterix calthella Plain Gold insect - moth 27/05/1994 02/06/1996 2 Xylocampa areola Early Grey insect - moth 22/02/1977 24/04/1982 7 Thumatha senex Round-winged Muslin insect - moth 24/07/1953 - 1 Scoliopteryx libatrix Herald insect - moth 11/05/1979 - 1 Rivula sericealis Straw Dot insect - moth 19/08/2008 - 1 Calliteara pudibunda Pale Tussock insect - moth 26/05/1977 06/06/1996 2 Hypena proboscidalis Snout insect - moth 25/06/1994 19/08/2008 2 Herminia grisealis Small Fan-foot insect - moth 12/07/1982 06/06/1996 2 Euclidia mi Mother Shipton insect - moth 02/06/1996 - 1 Euclidia glyphica Burnet Companion insect - moth 22/05/2013 - 1 Eilema lurideola Common Footman insect - moth 12/07/1982 - 1 Charanyca trigrammica Treble Lines insect - moth 06/06/1996 - 1 Cybosia mesomella Four-dotted Footman insect - moth 24/07/1953 - 1 Nola confusalis Least Black Arches insect - moth 06/06/1996 - 1 Tyria jacobaeae Cinnabar insect - moth 24/07/2006 27/07/2010 2 Diaphora mendica Muslin Moth insect - moth 06/06/1996 - 1 Arctia caja Garden Tiger insect - moth 19/08/2008 - 1 Cosmia trapezina Dun-bar insect - moth 12/07/1982 19/08/2008 2 Agrochola circellaris Brick insect - moth 19/09/1973 - 1 Donacaula forficella Pale Water-veneer insect - moth 31/12/2004 - 1 Conistra vaccinii Chestnut insect - moth 22/02/1977 10/03/1979 10

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 24 of 33 Latin Name Common Name Taxon Group First Date Last Date No. of Rec's Eupsilia transversa Satellite insect - moth 23/10/1978 29/12/1978 3 Eilema griseola Dingy Footman insect - moth 19/08/2008 - 1 Hedya pruniana Plum Tortrix insect - moth 26/04/1994 09/06/1994 3 Eulia ministrana Brassy Twist insect - moth 06/06/1996 - 1 Cochylis atricapitana Black-headed Conch insect - moth 19/08/2008 - 1 smeathmanniana Yarrow Conch insect - moth 19/08/2008 - 1 maculosana Bluebell Conch insect - moth 06/06/1996 - 1 alternella Winter Shade insect - moth 10/03/1979 - 1 formosana Orange Pine Twist insect - moth 31/12/2004 - 1 Epiphyas postvittana Light Brown Apple Moth insect - moth 31/12/2004 19/08/2008 2 Syndemis musculana Dark-barred Twist insect - moth 30/05/1984 06/06/1996 4 Pandemis corylana Chequered Fruit-tree Tortrix insect - moth 19/08/2008 - 1 Zygaena lonicerae Narrow-bordered Five-spot Burnet insect - moth 25/07/2012 - 1 Hedya nubiferana Marbled Orchard Tortrix insect - moth 19/08/2008 - 1 Acleris forsskaleana Maple Button insect - moth 31/12/2004 - 1 Celypha lacunana Common Marble insect - moth 27/05/1994 06/06/1996 5 reliquana Oak Marble insect - moth 31/05/1993 02/06/1996 4 Cydia pomonella Codling Moth insect - moth 31/12/2004 - 1 Cydia splendana Marbled Piercer insect - moth 19/08/2008 - 1 Cydia ulicetana Grey Gorse Piercer insect - moth 26/04/1994 25/06/1994 3 Pammene aurana Orange-spot Piercer insect - moth 09/07/2014 - 1 Pammene germmana Black Piercer insect - moth 27/05/1994 - 2 Pammene argyrana Black-bordered Piercer insect - moth 31/12/2004 - 1 Epiblema scutulana Thistle Bell insect - moth 27/05/1994 02/06/1996 3 Orthotaenia undulana Woodland Marble insect - moth 09/06/1994 25/06/1994 2 bonnetella Hawthorn Argent insect - moth 19/08/2008 - 1 Acasis viretata Yellow-barred Brindle insect - moth 06/06/1996 - 1 Zygaena lonicerae subsp. latomarginata Narrow-bordered Five-spot Burnet insect - moth 06/06/1986 - 1 Diarsia rubi Small Square-spot insect - moth 13/09/1978 - 1 Zygaena trifolii Five-spot Burnet insect - moth 12/07/1983 - 1 Zygaena filipendulae Six-spot Burnet insect - moth 15/07/2012 - 1 Adscita statices Forester insect - moth 31/12/1977 - 1 Lyonetia clerkella Apple Leaf Miner insect - moth 19/08/2008 - 1 messingiella Bitter-cress Smudge insect - moth 25/06/1994 - 1 Plutella xylostella Diamond-back Moth insect - moth 25/06/1994 06/06/1996 2 Capua vulgana Common Twist insect - moth 27/05/1994 06/06/1996 3 Argyresthia albistria Purple Argent insect - moth 25/06/1994 - 1 Tortrix viridana Green Oak Tortrix insect - moth 12/07/1982 31/12/2004 2 Argyresthia spinosella Blackthorn Argent insect - moth 30/04/1981 25/06/1994 5 Argyresthia retinella Netted Argent insect - moth 09/06/1994 - 1 Argyresthia pygmaeella Sallow Argent insect - moth 25/06/1994 - 1 Argyresthia goedartella Golden Argent insect - moth 19/08/2008 - 1 Argyresthia brockeella Gold-ribbon Argent insect - moth 25/06/1994 - 1 Glyphipterix thrasonella Speckled Fanner insect - moth 25/06/1994 - 1

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 25 of 33 Latin Name Common Name Taxon Group First Date Last Date No. of Rec's Glyphipterix fuscoviridella Plain Fanner insect - moth 27/05/1994 02/06/1996 3 Digitivalva pulicariae Fleabane Smudge insect - moth 27/05/1994 02/06/1996 2 Acleris cristana Tufted Button insect - moth 11/05/1979 - 1 cruciana Willow Tortrix insect - moth 25/06/1994 - 1 Yponomeuta evonymella Bird-cherry Ermine insect - moth 31/12/2004 - 1 Pleuroptya ruralis Mother of Pearl insect - moth 31/12/2004 19/08/2008 2 Zeiraphera isertana Cock's-head Bell insect - moth 25/06/1994 - 1 advenella Grey Knot-horn insect - moth 19/08/2008 - 1 Acrobasis suavella Thicket Knot-horn insect - moth 27/05/1994 - 1 Acrobasis consociella Broad-barred Knot-horn insect - moth 27/05/1994 - 2 Acrobasis repandana Warted Knot-horn insect - moth 31/12/2004 - 1 Cryptoblabes bistriga Double-striped Knot-horn insect - moth 19/08/2008 - 1 Aphomia sociella Bee Moth insect - moth 31/12/2004 - 1 Galleria mellonella Wax Moth insect - moth 31/12/2004 - 1 Cataclysta lemnata Small -mark insect - moth 31/12/2004 19/08/2008 2 Phycita roborella Dotted Oak Knot-horn insect - moth 19/08/2008 - 1 Elophila nymphaeata Brown China-mark insect - moth 31/12/2004 19/08/2008 2 Myelois circumvoluta Thistle Ermine insect - moth 31/12/2004 - 1 Nomophila noctuella Rush Veneer insect - moth 06/06/1996 31/12/2004 2 Udea ferrugalis Rusty-dot Pearl insect - moth 31/12/2004 - 1 Eudonia mercurella Small Grey insect - moth 31/12/2004 19/08/2008 2 Scoparia ambigualis Common Grey insect - moth 09/06/1994 06/06/1996 3 Scoparia subfusca Large Grey insect - moth 31/12/2004 - 1 crocealis Ochreous Pearl insect - moth 30/05/1984 27/05/1994 3 Anania coronata Elder Pearl insect - moth 31/12/2004 - 1 Anania lancealis Long-winged Pearl insect - moth 08/06/1984 06/06/1996 2 Anania hortulata Small Magpie insect - moth 31/12/2004 - 1 Pyrausta purpuralis Common Purple & Gold insect - moth 12/07/1983 31/12/2004 4 Parapoynx stratiotata Ringed China-mark insect - moth 31/12/2004 19/08/2008 2 Bactra lancealana Rush Marble insect - moth 27/05/1994 09/06/1994 2 Pyrausta aurata Small Purple & Gold insect - moth 31/12/2004 - 1 Epinotia signatana Black-brindled Bell insect - moth 26/04/1994 - 1 Epinotia nisella Grey Poplar Bell insect - moth 19/08/2008 - 1 Epinotia tetraquetrana Square-barred Bell insect - moth 09/06/1994 - 1 Notocelia uddmanniana Bramble Shoot Moth insect - moth 27/05/1994 - 2 Notocelia cynosbatella Yellow-faced Bell insect - moth 09/06/1994 - 1 Endothenia gentianaeana Teasel Marble insect - moth 08/04/1985 - 1 Ancylis laetana Aspen Roller insect - moth 06/06/1996 - 1 Ancylis obtusana Small Buckthorn Roller insect - moth 27/05/1994 06/06/1996 3 Pempelia palumbella Heather Knot-horn insect - moth 15/06/1996 - 1 Ancylis geminana Festooned Roller insect - moth 25/06/1994 - 1 Rhopobota naevana Holly Tortrix insect - moth 27/05/1994 - 1 Coptotriche marginea Bordered Carl insect - moth 09/06/1994 - 1 Tinea trinotella Bird's-nest Moth insect - moth 06/06/1996 - 1

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 26 of 33 Latin Name Common Name Taxon Group First Date Last Date No. of Rec's Tinea semifulvella Fulvous Clothes insect - moth 09/06/1994 - 1 Monopis laevigella Skin Moth insect - moth 19/08/2008 - 1 fulvimitrella Four-spotted Clothes insect - moth 06/06/1996 - 1 Nemapogon cloacella Cork Moth insect - moth 06/06/1996 - 1 Psyche casta Common Sweep insect - moth 27/05/1994 09/06/1994 2 Hypsopygia costalis Gold Triangle insect - moth 06/06/1996 31/12/2004 2 Endotricha flammealis Rosy Tabby insect - moth 31/12/2004 - 1 Pempeliella ornatella Ornate Knot-horn insect - moth 30/06/1909 - 1 Ancylis diminutana Small Festooned Roller insect - moth 09/06/1994 - 1 fagella March Tubic insect - moth 24/04/1982 31/12/2004 3 Ennomos fuscantaria Dusky Thorn insect - moth 13/09/1978 19/08/2008 2 Lomographa temerata Clouded Silver insect - moth 06/06/1996 - 1 Abraxas grossulariata Magpie insect - moth 13/08/2014 - 1 Archiearis parthenias Orange Underwing insect - moth 07/04/1981 08/04/1985 3 Scythris grandipennis Black Owlet insect - moth 30/05/1984 15/06/1996 5 raschkiella Little Cosmet insect - moth 27/05/1994 - 1 Mompha locupletella Red Cosmet insect - moth 27/05/1994 - 2 Mompha conturbatella Large Dark Cosmet insect - moth 25/06/1999 - 1 Blastobasis adustella Dingy Dowd insect - moth 19/08/2008 - 1 Phigalia pilosaria Pale Brindled Beauty insect - moth 22/02/1977 10/03/1979 5 Syncopacma larseniella White-strap Sober insect - moth 27/05/1994 - 3 Lycia hirtaria Brindled Beauty insect - moth 13/04/1977 - 1 Pseudatemelia subochreella Straw-coloured Tubic insect - moth 09/06/1994 02/06/1996 2 acroxantha Ruddy Streak insect - moth 31/12/2004 - 1 Diarsia mendica Ingrailed Clay insect - moth 26/06/1977 - 1 Hofmannophila pseudospretella Brown House-moth insect - moth 06/06/1996 - 1 Xanthorhoe spadicearia Red Twin-spot Carpet insect - moth 15/05/1981 06/06/1996 2 Elachista maculicerusella Triple-spot Dwarf insect - moth 26/04/1994 - 1 Elachista biatomella Two-dotted Dwarf insect - moth 27/05/1994 - 1 alticolella Common Rush Case-bearer insect - moth 27/05/1994 15/06/2011 2 Coleophora glaucicolella Grey Rush Case-bearer insect - moth 26/04/1994 27/05/1994 3 Neofaculta ericetella Heather Groundling insect - moth 30/05/1984 06/06/1996 5 Parectropis similaria Brindled White-spot insect - moth 15/06/1996 - 1 Ennomos alniaria Canary-shouldered Thorn insect - moth 13/09/1978 - 1 Ennomos quercinaria August Thorn insect - moth 13/09/1978 - 1 Apeira syringaria Lilac Beauty insect - moth 14/07/1981 - 1 Colotois pennaria Feathered Thorn insect - moth 08/12/1978 - 1 Alsophila aescularia March Moth insect - moth 22/02/1977 10/03/1979 8 Ligdia adustata Scorched Carpet insect - moth 13/04/1977 15/06/1996 4 Lomaspilis marginata Clouded Border insect - moth 26/06/1977 06/06/1996 7 Campaea margaritaria Light Emerald insect - moth 26/05/1977 15/06/1996 4 Cabera exanthemata Common Wave insect - moth 11/07/1974 - 1 Apocheima hispidaria Small Brindled Beauty insect - moth 22/02/1977 28/02/1978 3 Bupalus piniaria Bordered White insect - moth 12/06/1983 03/07/1983 2

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 27 of 33 Latin Name Common Name Taxon Group First Date Last Date No. of Rec's Coleophora striatipennella Hedge Case-bearer insect - moth 25/06/1994 - 1 Ectropis crepuscularia Engrailed insect - moth 24/04/1982 - 1 Hypomecis punctinalis Pale Oak Beauty insect - moth 06/06/1996 15/06/1996 2 Alcis repandata Mottled Beauty insect - moth 14/07/1981 25/06/1994 3 Menophra abruptaria Waved Umber insect - moth 08/05/1977 06/06/1996 3 Erannis defoliaria insect - moth 12/12/1977 21/01/1979 5 Agriopis marginaria Dotted Border insect - moth 22/02/1977 10/03/1979 11 Agriopis aurantiaria Scarce Umber insect - moth 12/12/1977 08/12/1978 3 Agriopis leucophaearia Spring Usher insect - moth 25/02/1978 10/03/1979 6 Biston betularia Peppered Moth insect - moth 06/06/1996 - 1 Cabera pusaria Common White Wave insect - moth 26/05/1977 06/06/1996 6 praelatella Strawberry Bright insect - moth 09/06/1994 - 1 Synanthedon flaviventris Sallow Clearwing insect - moth 05/03/1988 27/02/1994 2 Synanthedon vespiformis Yellow-legged Clearwing insect - moth 30/05/1984 08/06/1984 2 Sesia bembeciformis Lunar Hornet Moth insect - moth 08/04/1985 - 1 fabriciana Common Nettle-tap insect - moth 27/05/1994 25/06/1994 3 Deilephila porcellus Small Elephant Hawk-moth insect - moth 06/06/1996 - 1 Macroglossum stellatarum Humming-bird Hawk-moth insect - moth 24/07/2006 16/10/2011 3 Alucita hexadactyla Twenty-plume Moth or Many-plumed M insect - moth 31/12/2004 - 1 Nematopogon swammerdamella Large Long-horn insect - moth 15/05/1981 09/06/1994 3 Nematopogon insect - moth 22/05/2013 - 1 Coleophora paripennella Dark Thistle Case-bearer insect - moth 27/05/1994 - 2 Nemophora degeerella Yellow-barred Long-horn insect - moth 12/06/1983 25/06/1994 4 Drepana falcataria Pebble Hook-tip insect - moth 02/06/1996 06/06/1996 2 Incurvaria oehlmanniella Common Bright insect - moth 06/06/1996 - 1 Incurvaria masculella Feathered Bright insect - moth 26/04/1994 07/05/2012 3 Phylloporia bistrigella Striped Bright insect - moth 27/05/1994 - 2 Stigmella aurella Golden Pigmy insect - moth 03/04/2007 - 1 Korscheltellus lupulina Common Swift insect - moth 26/06/1977 15/06/1996 3 Triodia sylvina Orange Swift insect - moth 19/08/2008 - 1 Phymatopus hecta Gold Swift insect - moth 14/07/1981 09/06/1994 2 salopiella Small Birch Purple insect - moth 27/05/1994 - 2 Dyseriocrania subpurpurella Common Oak Purple insect - moth 26/04/1994 27/05/1994 3 Adela reaumurella Green Long-horn insect - moth 15/05/1981 11/06/1996 9 ocellana Red-letter Flat-body insect - moth 06/06/1996 - 1 Alabonia geoffrella Common Tubic insect - moth 08/06/1984 06/06/1996 2 Coleophora genistae Penny-whin Case-bearer insect - moth 30/05/1984 02/06/1996 6 Coleophora albicosta Gorse Case-bearer insect - moth 27/05/1994 - 2 Coleophora anatipennella Pistol Case-bearer insect - moth 26/04/1994 27/05/1994 3 Coleophora juncicolella Least Case-bearer insect - moth 27/05/1994 - 2 Coleophora lusciniaepennella Osier Case-bearer insect - moth 27/05/1994 - 1 Coleophora serratella Common Case-bearer insect - moth 26/04/1994 27/05/1994 3 flavicaput Yellow-headed Cosmet insect - moth 06/06/1996 - 1 Ethmia bipunctella Bordered Ermel insect - moth 31/12/2004 - 1

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 28 of 33 Latin Name Common Name Taxon Group First Date Last Date No. of Rec's Falcaria lacertinaria Scalloped Hook-tip insect - moth 09/04/1952 06/06/1996 4 Agonopterix nervosa Dark-fringed Flat-body insect - moth 27/05/1994 - 1 Watsonalla binaria Oak Hook-tip insect - moth 13/09/1978 06/06/1996 2 Agonopterix bipunctosa Twin-spot Flat-body insect - moth 27/05/1994 - 2 Achlya flavicornis Yellow Horned insect - moth 15/03/1952 28/02/1978 2 Cymatophorima diluta Oak Lutestring insect - moth 19/09/1973 - 1 Ochropacha duplaris Common Lutestring insect - moth 12/07/1982 - 1 Tetheella fluctuosa Satin Lutestring insect - moth 06/06/1996 - 1 Tethea or Poplar Lutestring insect - moth 06/06/1996 15/06/1996 2 Tethea ocularis Figure of Eighty insect - moth 06/06/1996 - 1 Habrosyne pyritoides Buff Arches insect - moth 12/07/1982 - 1 Cilix glaucata Chinese Character insect - moth 06/06/1996 - 1 Agrimony Case-bearer insect - moth 27/05/1994 02/06/1996 3 Semioscopis steinkellneriana Dawn Flat-body insect - moth 11/05/1979 - 1 Macrothylacia rubi Fox Moth insect - moth 06/06/1996 15/06/1996 2 Subacronicta megacephala Poplar Grey insect - moth 06/06/1996 15/06/1996 2 Phalera bucephala Buff-tip insect - moth 26/05/1951 - 1 Drymonia ruficornis Lunar Marbled Brown insect - moth 08/05/1977 24/04/2011 4 Drymonia dodonaea Marbled Brown insect - moth 06/06/1996 - 1 Pterostoma palpina Pale Prominent insect - moth 06/06/1996 - 1 Odontosia carmelita Scarce Prominent insect - moth 11/05/1979 - 1 Notodonta ziczac Pebble Prominent insect - moth 08/05/1977 - 1 Stauropus fagi Lobster Moth insect - moth 06/06/1996 - 1 Cerura vinula Puss Moth insect - moth 06/07/1986 - 1 Idaea biselata Small Fan-footed Wave insect - moth 14/07/1981 12/07/1982 2 Euthrix potatoria Drinker insect - moth 12/07/1982 27/02/1994 2 Amphipyra tragopoginis Mouse Moth insect - moth 13/09/1978 - 1 Eriogaster lanestris Small Eggar insect - moth 25/02/1953 - 1 Cameraria ohridella Horse-Chestnut Leaf-miner insect - moth 31/12/2014 - 1 Phyllonorycter trifasciella Honeysuckle Midget insect - moth 09/06/1994 - 1 Caloptilia stigmatella White-triangle Slender insect - moth 21/08/1994 - 1 Caloptilia betulicola Red Birch Slender insect - moth 27/05/1994 - 2 Timandra comae Blood-Vein insect - moth 03/07/1983 27/05/1994 2 Scopula floslactata Cream Wave insect - moth 26/05/1977 06/06/1996 4 Idaea emarginata Small Scallop insect - moth 31/07/1953 - 1 Idaea dimidiata Single-dotted Wave insect - moth 01/08/1953 - 1 Poecilocampa populi December Moth insect - moth 11/12/1977 08/12/1978 2 Orthosia cruda Small Quaker insect - moth 07/04/1978 24/04/1982 2 Noctua interjecta Least Yellow Underwing insect - moth 19/08/2008 - 1 Noctua janthe Lesser Broad-bordered Yellow Underwi insect - moth 19/08/2008 - 1 Noctua pronuba Large Yellow Underwing insect - moth 26/06/1977 19/08/2008 4 Ochropleura plecta Flame Shoulder insect - moth 06/06/1996 19/08/2008 2 Esperia sulphurella Sulphur Tubic insect - moth 27/05/1994 06/06/1996 3 Agrotis puta Shuttle-shaped Dart insect - moth 19/08/2008 - 1

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 29 of 33 Latin Name Common Name Taxon Group First Date Last Date No. of Rec's Selenia dentaria Early Thorn insect - moth 13/04/1977 24/04/1982 3 Agrotis exclamationis Heart & Dart insect - moth 06/06/1996 - 1 Orthosia gothica Hebrew Character insect - moth 12/03/1977 24/04/1982 5 Acronicta rumicis Knot Grass insect - moth 19/08/2008 - 1 Orthosia cerasi Common Quaker insect - moth 09/01/1977 24/04/1982 7 Amphipyra pyramidea Copper Underwing insect - moth 13/09/1978 - 1 Orthosia gracilis Powdered Quaker insect - moth 13/04/1977 24/04/1982 4 Panolis flammea Pine Beauty insect - moth 08/05/1977 24/04/1982 4 Anorthoa munda Twin-spotted Quaker insect - moth 13/04/1977 - 1 Mythimna pallens Common Wainscot insect - moth 13/09/1978 19/08/2008 2 Lacanobia oleracea Bright-line Brown-eye insect - moth 06/06/1996 - 1 Hada plebeja Shears insect - moth 06/06/1996 - 1 Deltote pygarga Marbled White Spot insect - moth 25/06/1994 - 1 Diloba caeruleocephala Figure of Eight insect - moth 23/10/1978 27/05/1994 2 Bryophila domestica Marbled Beauty insect - moth 19/08/2008 - 1 Agrotis ipsilon Dark Sword-grass insect - moth 08/05/1977 - 1 Orthosia incerta Clouded Drab insect - moth 13/04/1977 24/04/1982 4 Theria primaria Early Moth insect - moth 22/02/1977 10/03/1979 8 Colostygia pectinataria Green Carpet insect - moth 13/09/1978 06/06/1996 4 Electrophaes corylata Broken-barred Carpet insect - moth 15/05/1981 06/06/1996 3 Thera obeliscata Grey Pine Carpet insect - moth 15/05/1981 12/06/1983 2 Ecliptopera silaceata Small Phoenix insect - moth 06/06/1996 - 1 Eulithis testata Chevron insect - moth 01/08/1953 13/09/1978 2 Cosmorhoe ocellata Purple Bar insect - moth 14/08/1953 06/06/1996 2 Dysstroma truncata Common Marbled Carpet insect - moth 13/09/1978 06/06/1996 3 Asthena albulata Small White Wave insect - moth 26/05/1977 06/06/1996 7 Pseudoterpna pruinata Grass Emerald insect - moth 15/06/1996 - 1 Eupithecia pulchellata Foxglove Pug insect - moth 06/06/1996 - 1 Geometra papilionaria Large Emerald insect - moth 27/06/2014 - 1 Euchoeca nebulata Dingy Shell insect - moth 11/07/1974 06/06/1996 2 Ourapteryx sambucaria Swallow-tailed Moth insect - moth 14/07/1981 12/07/1982 2 Macaria notata Peacock Moth insect - moth 06/06/1996 19/08/2008 2 Petrophora chlorosata Brown Silver-line insect - moth 26/05/1977 06/06/1996 3 Plagodis pulveraria Barred Umber insect - moth 26/05/1977 - 1 Odontopera bidentata Scalloped Hazel insect - moth 06/06/1996 15/06/1996 2 Pseudopanthera macularia Speckled Yellow insect - moth 26/05/1977 04/06/2015 17 Opisthograptis luteolata Brimstone Moth insect - moth 26/05/1977 19/08/2008 7 Cyclophora albipunctata Birch Mocha insect - moth 15/06/1996 - 1 Axylia putris Flame insect - moth 12/07/1982 - 1 Hemithea aestivaria Common Emerald insect - moth 12/07/1982 - 1 Operophtera brumata Winter Moth insect - moth 11/12/1977 27/05/1994 8 Jodis lactearia Little Emerald insect - moth 26/05/1952 25/06/1994 2 Eupithecia exiguata Mottled Pug insect - moth 06/06/1996 15/06/1996 2 Xanthorhoe montanata Silver-ground Carpet insect - moth 26/05/1977 15/06/1996 9

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 30 of 33 Latin Name Common Name Taxon Group First Date Last Date No. of Rec's Xanthorhoe designata Flame Carpet insect - moth 06/06/1996 - 1 Pterapherapteryx sexalata Small Seraphim insect - moth 06/06/1996 - 1 Trichopteryx carpinata Early Tooth-striped insect - moth 13/04/1977 27/05/1994 5 Lobophora halterata Seraphim insect - moth 06/06/1996 - 1 Perizoma flavofasciata Sandy Carpet insect - moth 06/06/1996 - 1 Epirrhoe alternata Common Carpet insect - moth 17/06/1952 19/08/2008 10 Epirrita dilutata November Moth insect - moth 23/10/1978 - 1 Camptogramma bilineata Yellow Shell insect - moth 13/09/1978 25/06/1994 2 Chloroclystis v-ata V-Pug insect - moth 06/06/1996 - 1 Eupithecia vulgata Common Pug insect - moth 08/05/1977 06/06/1996 3 Perizoma didymata Twin-spot Carpet insect - moth 14/07/1981 - 1 Eupithecia tantillaria Dwarf Pug insect - moth 25/05/1982 - 1 Spargania luctuata White-banded Carpet insect - moth 31/05/1993 27/05/1994 2 Pasiphila chloerata Sloe Pug insect - moth 20/04/1981 26/04/1994 2 Gymnoscelis rufifasciata Double-striped Pug insect - moth 11/05/1979 - 1 Hydriomena furcata July Highflier insect - moth 11/07/1974 14/07/1981 2 Earophila badiata Shoulder Stripe insect - moth 13/04/1977 24/04/1982 3 Anticlea derivata Streamer insect - moth 08/05/1977 11/05/1979 2 Cyclophora punctaria Maiden's Blush insect - moth 19/08/2008 - 1 Eupithecia abbreviata Brindled Pug insect - moth 09/01/1977 11/05/1979 3 Simulium equinum insect - true fly (Diptera) 31/12/2002 - 2 Eristalis pertinax insect - true fly (Diptera) 09/07/2014 - 1 Smittia aterrima insect - true fly (Diptera) 20/03/1964 - 2 Metriocnemus fuscipes insect - true fly (Diptera) 20/03/1964 - 2 Diplocladius cultriger insect - true fly (Diptera) 20/03/1964 - 1 Chaetocladius perennis insect - true fly (Diptera) 20/03/1964 - 1 Simulium latipes insect - true fly (Diptera) 31/12/2002 - 1 Simulium angustipes insect - true fly (Diptera) 31/12/2002 - 2 Simulium erythrocephalum insect - true fly (Diptera) 31/12/2002 - 2 Simulium vernum complex insect - true fly (Diptera) 01/04/2001 31/12/2002 4 Bibio marci St Marks Fly insect - true fly (Diptera) 07/05/2012 - 2 Simulium noelleri insect - true fly (Diptera) 01/04/2001 31/12/2002 2 Simulium ornatum complex insect - true fly (Diptera) 01/04/2001 31/12/2002 5 Andricus kollari Marble Gall insect - hymenopteran 03/04/2007 - 1 Bombus (Psithyrus) vestalis Vestal Cuckoo Bee insect - hymenopteran 07/09/1975 19/08/1982 2 Bombus (Pyrobombus) hypnorum Tree Bumblebee insect - hymenopteran 24/05/2012 - 1 Bombus (Thoracobombus) muscorum Moss Carder-bee insect - hymenopteran 07/09/1975 - 1 Andrena (Andrena) clarkella insect - hymenopteran 14/04/1982 - 1 Bombus (Thoracobombus) pascuorum Common Carder Bee insect - hymenopteran 25/08/1975 30/09/2015 3 Apis mellifera Honey Bee insect - hymenopteran 16/06/2015 30/09/2015 5 Andricus lignicola Cola-Nut Gall insect - hymenopteran 03/04/2007 - 1 Bombus (Psithyrus) campestris Field Cuckoo Bee insect - hymenopteran 07/09/1975 - 1 Nomada fabriciana Fabricius' Nomad Bee insect - hymenopteran 14/04/1982 - 1 Bombus (Megabombus) hortorum Small Garden Bumble Bee insect - hymenopteran 25/08/1975 07/09/1975 2

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 31 of 33 Latin Name Common Name Taxon Group First Date Last Date No. of Rec's Bombus (Bombus) terrestris Buff-Tailed Bumble Bee insect - hymenopteran 25/08/1975 30/09/2015 3 Bombus (Bombus) lucorum White-Tailed Bumble Bee insect - hymenopteran 08/07/2014 - 1 Andrena (Andrena) praecox insect - hymenopteran 14/04/1982 - 2 Vespa crabro Hornet insect - hymenopteran 07/05/2008 01/07/2015 4 Myrmica ruginodis insect - hymenopteran 07/05/2012 - 1 Formica rufa Red Wood Ant insect - hymenopteran 07/09/1975 15/03/2014 3 Bombus (Melanobombus) lapidarius Large Red Tailed Bumble Bee insect - hymenopteran 25/08/1975 30/09/2015 4 Lampetra planeri Brook Lamprey jawless fish (Agnatha) 24/10/1979 30/09/2015 6 Petromyzontidae jawless fish (Agnatha) 12/10/1999 26/09/2005 4 Phoxinus phoxinus Minnow bony fish (Actinopterygii) 23/10/1979 30/09/2015 10 Rutilus rutilus Roach bony fish (Actinopterygii) 23/10/1979 02/10/2015 22 Scardinius erythrophthalmus Rudd bony fish (Actinopterygii) 23/10/1979 02/10/2015 6 Squalius cephalus Chub bony fish (Actinopterygii) 23/10/1979 02/10/2015 19 Tinca tinca Tench bony fish (Actinopterygii) 23/10/1979 20/10/2009 3 Leuciscus leuciscus Dace bony fish (Actinopterygii) 23/10/1979 30/09/2015 15 Salmo trutta Brown/Sea Trout bony fish (Actinopterygii) 23/10/1979 02/10/2015 8 Esox lucius Pike bony fish (Actinopterygii) 23/10/1979 02/10/2015 19 Cottus gobio Bullhead bony fish (Actinopterygii) 23/10/1979 30/09/2015 13 Gasterosteus aculeatus Three-spined Stickleback bony fish (Actinopterygii) 23/10/1979 24/10/1979 2 Cyprinus carpio Common Carp bony fish (Actinopterygii) 23/10/1979 24/10/1979 2 Abramis brama Common Bream bony fish (Actinopterygii) 23/10/1979 21/10/2009 7 Barbatula barbatula Stone Loach bony fish (Actinopterygii) 11/10/1999 10/09/2013 12 Anguilla anguilla European Eel bony fish (Actinopterygii) 23/10/1979 02/10/2015 18 Perca fluviatilis Perch bony fish (Actinopterygii) 23/10/1979 02/10/2015 21 Gobio gobio Gudgeon bony fish (Actinopterygii) 23/10/1979 30/09/2015 19 Rana temporaria Common Frog amphibian 01/01/1989 29/05/2014 8 Bufo bufo Common Toad amphibian 01/01/1989 - 2 Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian 30/12/1899 17/05/2015 26 Triturus Newt amphibian 05/05/2009 23/05/2009 2 Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian 30/12/1899 05/07/2013 17 Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt amphibian 30/12/1899 21/05/2013 9 Anguis fragilis Slow-worm reptile 01/01/1993 15/08/2015 15 Zootoca vivipara Common Lizard reptile 16/05/2013 23/04/2014 9 Natrix natrix Grass Snake reptile 01/01/1989 31/10/2006 10 Pipistrellus pipistrellus Common Pipistrelle (45 kHz) terrestrial mammal 23/07/2009 18/06/2015 20 Muscardinus avellanarius Hazel Dormouse terrestrial mammal 31/12/1998 - 1 Apodemus sylvaticus Wood Mouse terrestrial mammal 08/05/1983 - 1 Neovison vison American Mink terrestrial mammal 23/10/1979 01/01/2005 10 Arvicola amphibius European Water Vole terrestrial mammal 31/12/1990 31/12/2000 3 Myocastor coypus Coypu terrestrial mammal 30/11/1965 - 1 Sciurus vulgaris Eurasian Red Squirrel terrestrial mammal 31/12/1945 - 1 Sciurus carolinensis Eastern Grey Squirrel terrestrial mammal 31/12/1935 04/06/2015 5 Plecotus auritus Brown Long-eared Bat terrestrial mammal 07/05/1991 25/06/2013 16 Plecotus Long-eared sp. terrestrial mammal 01/09/1989 20/05/2013 16

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 32 of 33 Latin Name Common Name Taxon Group First Date Last Date No. of Rec's Pipistrellus pygmaeus Soprano Pipstrelle (55 kHz) terrestrial mammal 02/06/2011 29/05/2013 6 Pipistrellus Pipstrelle sp. terrestrial mammal 14/07/1983 06/12/2007 19 Nyctalus noctula Noctule Bat terrestrial mammal 02/06/2011 20/05/2013 2 Myotis nattereri Natterer's Bat terrestrial mammal 21/04/1987 23/06/2012 21 Eptesicus serotinus Serotine terrestrial mammal 01/09/1989 28/04/2011 2 Chiroptera Bat sp. terrestrial mammal 27/06/1990 27/09/2012 14 Talpa europaea European Mole terrestrial mammal 11/06/1996 - 1 Vulpes vulpes Red Fox terrestrial mammal 31/12/1970 31/10/2006 3 Mustela putorius subsp. furo Feral Ferret terrestrial mammal 02/02/2014 - 1 Mustela nivalis Weasel terrestrial mammal 28/11/2011 - 2 Oryctolagus cuniculus European Rabbit terrestrial mammal 31/12/1970 30/09/2015 4 Erinaceus europaeus West European Hedgehog terrestrial mammal 03/04/2007 - 1

Ownership of this data remains with the original recorder whilst copyright of this material remains property of the Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre. Page 33 of 33 MAP CITATION SHEETS LOCAL WILDLIFE SITE (LWS)

Formally known as Site of Nature Conservation Importance (SNCI)

A Local Wildlife Site (LWS) is a non‐statutory designation which is identified at a county level. They typically form a network of sites that are recognised to be of local conservation importance and are often included in Local Authority development plans.

There are many sites within East and West Sussex and Brighton and Hove that are not recognised under the national designation of SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) but are of considerable wildlife value due to the special interest of their flora or fauna. In May 1990 a Sussex‐wide project was instigated to identify which non‐designated sites were important for wildlife. The selected sites are now known as Local Wildlife Sites. The aim of this identification was to protect such sites from land management changes, which may lessen their nature conservation interest, and to encourage sensitive management to maintain and enhance their importance.

Sites within both rural and urban areas were considered but the evaluation process considers two types of site under slightly different criteria:

 Rural sites, that may contain habitats such as heathland or ancient woodland, must be of county‐wide importance.  Urban sites must recognise the importance to safeguard important urban wildlife sites, to link all significant greenspaces and to ensure that people in towns have easy access to wildlife areas.

After extensive survey work, the selection of LWS was made by a panel of expert ecologists. This panel included representatives from the relevant County Council, English Nature (now Natural England) and the Sussex Wildlife Trust. A range of specialists with either specific species knowledge or a sound knowledge of the county’s ecology were also involved with the selection process. Assessment and identification of LWS is a continuing process with new sites being identified and others deleted as ecological knowledge of the total resource and specific sites increase.

In West Sussex LWS selection is steered by the County Council, whereas in East Sussex it is steered by the District/Borough Councils. Currently there are over 600 LWS in Sussex.

Although LWS have no statutory protection they need to be considered in the planning process through Planning Policy Guidance such as PPG9 which refers to the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 Section 30. This states that nature conservation issues should be included in the surveys of local authority areas to ensure that the plans are based on fully adequate information about local species, habitats, geology and landform. Plans should be concerned not only with designated areas but also with other land of conservation value and the possible provision of new habitats.

LWS citations outline the characteristics of the area based on its semi‐natural vegetation and the underlying geology and are in three main sections :‐

 Summary which highlights the nature conservation importance of the site  Site description or site notes which gives further descriptive details about the site and its associated species  Management recommendations which give a brief indication of the type of management that would best maintain the nature conservation interest of the site.

It is important to realise that classification as a LWS in no way reduces the value of other wildlife sites. Sites of LWS quality may not have been surveyed for various reasons. All areas of semi‐natural vegetation are important to wildlife. Many rare plants and animals occur in seemingly otherwise uninteresting sites and may be overlooked by the survey. SITE OF NATURE CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE (SNCI)

East Sussex

Site Name: Beatons Wood Site Ref: CW28 District: Wealden Parish: Arlington National Grid Ref: TQ554080 Size (ha): 9.4 Date: June 1988 Surveyors: Tony Whitbread

GENERAL DESCRIPTION This is a fairly small woodland, lying in the Cuckmere Valley, to the north-west of Eastbourne. It is one of the most southern blocks of ancient, semi-natural woodland on the Weald and is a typical example of a Wealden Bluebell wood. Apparently this wood is managed primarily for nature conservation, and is open to the public in the spring.

SITE NOTES Beatons Wood consists mainly of scattered Oak standards and Birch maidens with a coppice layer of Hornbeam and extensive carpets of Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scriptus) and Wood Anemone (Anemone nemorosa). Pignut (Conopodium majus), Three-veined Sandwort (Moehringia trinervia), Butcher's-broom (Ruscus aculeatus) and Rough Meadow-grass (Poa trivialis), are occasional. Some areas of the woodland have a complete carpet of Wood-sorrel (Oxalis acetosella); this is usually found in western, oceanic parts of Britain. In drier areas of the wood, the canopy is dominated by Ash and Oak, over a shrubby layer of Hornbeam and Hawthorn. Parts of the wood have an open canopy, where the ground flora is dominated by grasses and there is one area of active Sweet Chestnut coppice, on the South western edge of the wood. Two man-made ponds with emergent vegetation are also present in the wood. Common Reedmace (Typha latifolia) and Reed Canary-grass (Phalaris arundinacea) are abundant around the margins, and the presence of Greater Spearwort (Ranunculus lingua) is notable. These ponds are known to support all three species of newt, the Smooth, Palmate and of particular note, the Great Crested also.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS The neglected areas of Hornbeam coppice would benefit from the re-instatement of a coppicing regime. The ground flora in these areas is severely overshaded and will lose diversity if the coppice is left unattended. The Sweet Chestnut coppice can be maintained and the ponds left to regenerate naturally, for the present. Rides also need to be maintained.

SITE OF NATURE CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE (SNCI)

East Sussex

Site Name: Bramble Grove Site Ref: CW30 District: Wealden Parish: Arlington National Grid Ref: TQ566093 Size (ha): 11.2 Date: June 1988 Surveyors: Tony Whitbread

GENERAL DESCRIPTION This small wood is situated in the Cuckmere Valley, north-west of Eastbourne. It is most certainly an ancient wood, as it contains a boundary bank and ditch system, it is bordered by an ancient Green Lane and it has a rich ground flora. In addition, the presence of Small-leaved Lime coppice, a rare feature in Sussex woods, also points to its antiquity.

SITE NOTES There are a number of woodland communities present in this woodland. However, Oak standards generally dominate the canopy, with overshot Sweet Chestnut coppice grown to canopy height and shrubby Hornbeam, Hazel and Hawthorn growing beneath. Small-leaved Lime coppice is also present, particularly on the old boundary banks. The species rich ground flora consists mainly of carpets of Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scriptus) and Wood Anemone (Anemone nemorosa), with Pignut (Conopodium majus), Wood Millet (Milium effusum) Enchanters Nightshade (Circaea lutetiana) and Wood Melick (Melica uniflora) commonly occuring.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS Re-instatement of coppicing in neglected areas and its maintenance, would be beneficial to the continued diversity of the ground flora of this wood.

SITE OF NATURE CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE (SNCI)

East Sussex

Site Name: Michelham Priory Site Ref: CW87 District: Wealden Parish: Arlington National Grid Ref: TQ558094 Size (ha): 7.6 Date: June 1996 Surveyors: Joanne Hodgkins & Louise Clark

GENERAL DESCRIPTION Michelham Priory lies in the Cuckmere Valley and is of wildlife, archaeological and historical importance. The Priory is housed on a seven acre island, surrounded by a fourteenth century moat, nearly a mile long and which is the longest medieval, water-filled moat in England. The site includes a range of buildings, dating from the thirteenth to the Sixteenth century, including a fourteenth century gatehouse. Michelham Priory is a Sussex Past Property, owned and administered by the Sussex Archaeological Society. It is also open to the public. The site supports a mosaic of wildlife habitats and ornamental features. Of particular interest is the Moat, which contains rich and diverse marginal vegetation, such as Reed Canary-grass (Phalaris arundinacea), Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria), Yellow Flag Iris (Iris pseudacorus), Angelica (Angelica sylvestris), Greater Pond Sedge (Carex riparia), Cyperus Sedge (Carex pseudocyperus), Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria), Reedmace (Typha latifolia), Water Dock (Rumex hydrolapathum), Arrowhead (Sagittaria sagittifolia), Gypsywort (Lycopus europaeus), Branched Bur-reed (Sparganium erectum), Yellow Loosestrife (Lysimachia vulgaris), Bogbean (Menyanthes trifoliata) and Himalayan Balsam (Impatiens glandulifera). The surface of the water is covered in large patches of Fringed Water-lily (Nymphoides peltata) and Yellow Water- lily (Nuphar lutea). The banks are generally overhung by mature trees of Oak, Ash, Alder and Willow. The western section of the moat is actually part of the River Cuckmere. The site also includes fairly species rich grassland, relict semi-wooded areas, with diverse ground flora and vegetated masonry. The site was particularly recommended for survey by Dr. Francis Rose, as the site supports a good range of epiphytic lichens and lichens on the buildings. Also of note, is the past recording of Southern Polypody (Polypodium cambricum (P. australe)) at Michelham Priory. This plant is rare and scattered in the south and west of the British Isles only; in Sussex it occurs in one site. It was last recorded at Michelham in 1965, but, has not been confirmed as remaining on site since then. The site supports many species of Dragonfly and Damselfly, including Red-eyed Damselfly, Emerald Damselfly, Hairy Hawker and Beautiful Demoiselle; a good range of invertebrate taxa, including Mayflies and Stoneflies, within the moat and a variety of birds, including a breeding pair of Sparrowhawks and a pair of Kingfishers. Otter have also been recorded here in the past.

SITE NOTES The Moat 1. A wide band of marginal vegetation borders the banks of the moat. Great Willowherb (Epilobium hirsutum) and Nettle (Urtica dioica) grade into Hemlock Water-dropwort (Oenanthe crocata), frequent Reed Canary-grass (Phalaris arundinacea), Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria) and Yellow Flag Iris (Iris pseudacorus), with occasional Angelica (Angelica sylvestris), Greater Pond Sedge (Carex riparia), Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria), Reedmace (Typha latifolia), Cow Parsley (Anthriscus sylvestris), Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina) and Cleavers (Galium aparine), nearer the waters edge. The banks are generally overhung by mature trees of Oak, Ash, Alder and Willow and in places, tree branches trail in the water. Occasional planted, exotic conifers are also present along the banks. The surface of the water is covered in large patches of Fringed Water-lily (Nymphoides peltata) and Yellow Water-lily (Nuphar lutea). Deadwood also occurs occasionally within the moat. Numerous Azure Damselflies and Southern Hawkers were buzzing along the edge of the Reed Canary- grass, at the time of survey. Occasional Bream were also visible beneath the water’s surface. The moat also contains Carp, Roach, Rudd, Eel and Pike. 2. The moat, here, is similar to that described above, having a wide strip of marginal vegetation, mainly dominated by Reed Canary-grass, with other species, such as Common Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) and Water Dock (Rumex hydrolapathum). Occasional Himalayan Balsam (Impatiens glandulifera) also occurs amongst the marginal vegetation and young plants also appear to be developing along the edge of Moat Walk. 3. A marshy area is located at the this corner of the moat. This appears to be dominated by Nettle (Urtica dioica) and Dock (Rumex sp.) 4. The moat is more open, here, with a narrower band of marginal vegetation. The vegetation remains rich and diverse and includes large patches of Meadowsweet, Water Dock, Arrowhead (Sagittaria sagittifolia), Yellow Flag Iris, Hemlock Water Dropwort, Bindweed (Calystegia sepium), Gypsywort (Lycopus europaeus), Branched Bur-reed (Sparganium erectum), Yellow Loosestrife (Lysimachia vulgaris), Bogbean (Menyanthes trifoliata), Cyperus Sedge (Carex pseudocyperus) and Greater Pond Sedge (Carex riparia). Very occasional Balsam is also present. Yellow Water-lily and Fringed Water-lily cover the water’s surface, but, to a lesser extent than the northern stretches of water. Hudsons Bay 5. The Bay supports large areas of marginal vegetation, around it’s edges. Greater Pond Sedge and Reedmace occur frequently, with Gypsywort, Meadowsweet, Hemlock Water-dropwort, Yellow Flag Iris, Hemp Agrimony (Eupatorium cannabinum), Bittersweet (Solanum dulcamara), Water Mint (Mentha aquatica), Water Figwort (Scrophularia aquatica), Himalayan Balsam and Redshank (Polygonum persicaria). The water’s surface is otherwise open, with occasional Water-lily upon it. Moat Walk 6. Moat Walk has a shady, wooded character, as it runs along the north-eastern side of the moat. Oak standard trees with, Alder and Willow along the water’s edge, are present. Some of the Alder appears to have been grown from coppice and a number of large, standard Alder trees occur along the Walk. A splendid, old, very overshot Ash coppice is also present. The field edge of moat walk also supports frequent Hawthorn, with occasional Field Maple. Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scriptus), Wood Anemone (Anemone nemorosa) and Germander Speedwell (Veronica chamaedrys) occur frequently beneath the trees and along the path. Occasional species, such as Black Bryony (Tamus communis), Primrose (Primula vulgaris), Dog’s Mercury (Mercurialis perennis), Greater Stitchwort (Stellaria holostea), patches of Green Alkanet (Pentaglottis sempervirens) and very occasional clumps of Bush Vetch (Vicia sepium) also occur along the Walk. 7. The southern stretch of the Walk is wider, but, more open, with the grass mown short, much closer to the moat edge. Occasional young Oak trees are scattered along the field edge of the Walk. Stew Pond 8. This is dominated by ornamental species, such as Perry’s Blue Irises and contains Carp and Goldfish. Water Garden 9. This small inlet is ornamental in nature, with species such as Skunk Cabbage (Lysichiton americanum), Royal Fern (Osmunda regalis), Gunnera sp., Astilbe sp., Pampas Grass, and species of Lily, forming the marginal vegetation, with ornamental trees on the banks. Marsh Marigold (Caltha palustris), Hemp Agrimony and large patches of Bogbean are also present. Large, old, mature Alder coppice are present on the island which occurs in the inlet, with frequent Remote Sedge (Carex remota) beneath. Grassland 10. The majority of the grassland is fairly species rich and is closely mown, forming the garden area, with some long areas retained around trees. Some areas are also grazed by Canada Geese. Species such as Selfheal (Prunella vulgaris), Yarrow (Achillea millefolium), Violets (Viola sp.), Thyme-leaved Speedwell (Veronica serpyllifolia), Daisy (Bellis perennis), Pheasant’s-eye (Adonis annua), Common Bent-grass (Agrostis capillaris), Meadow Foxtail (Alopecurus pratensis) and Field Wood-rush (Luzula campestre) are present in the sward. Ornamental trees and plant borders are scattered throughout the grassland. Walls & Buildings 11. Lichens cover the weathered walls of the Gatehouse, with occasional Pellitory-on-the-wall (Parietaria diffusa). Hartstongue Fern (Phyllitis scolopendrium), liverworts and Polypody (Polypodium sp. (probably P. vulgare, but, might possibly be P. cambricum, as this has been recorded at this site)), also occur on the lower parts of the Gatehouse walls, where it is much damper. Lichens would require a specialist survey in order to identify all species present. 12. The main Priory buildings lack vegetation, except occasional lichens. These walls appear to have been re-pointed, probably for restoration reasons. 13. However, the walls of the Priory entrance are shaded and frequent lichens, occasional Maidenhair Spleenwort (Asplenium trichomanes), Polypody (Polypodium sp.), young Male Fern (Dryopteris filix-mas), Hartstongue Fern (Phyllitis scolopendrium), Ivy (Hedera helix), Wall Speedwell (Veronica arvensis), Stonecrop (Sedum spp.) and Ivy-leaved Toadflax (Cymbalaria muralis) occur here. A cultivated species of Compositae is also frequent on the walls, here. Orchard 14. Most of the trees in the Orchard are young, re-planted trees, composed of a mixture of Apple, Pear, Mulberry, Almond and Walnut; only occasional older Apple trees, with epiphytic lichens growing on them are present. Scattered young Medlar trees are also present. The orchard was re-planted in 1995, following extensive storm damage. It is generally incorporated into the garden area, with closely mown grass beneath the trees; very occasional trees have longer grass left at their base. The grassland is similar to that elsewhere in the gardens. 15. This area is appears to be an unimproved meadow, which was being cut at the time of survey. Further survey would be required to confirm its species composition.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS The moat is particularly species rich. In order to prevent dense build up of vegetation and the encroachment of scrub, the banks would benefit from periodic cutting back of the vegetation. This need only take place occasionally, cutting each bank in rotation, for example every 2-3 years, taking care to remove the cuttings. If left in place, cuttings will rot down forming a mulch, hence, providing nutrient input. This will reduce the species diversity and richness of the banks. Himalayan Balsam (Impatiens glandulifera), occurs occasionally around the moat. This is a naturalised, invasive alien species, which is becoming increasingly widespread in rivers, etc.. Although probably present as an ornamental species within the gardens of the Priory, it may become highly invasive in the moat and is likely to spread downstream to the River Cuckmere. The spread of this species on site requires monitoring and control and, preferably eradication. The grassland around the site is quite species rich. At present it is closely mown, as the area is generally garden and used by the public. However, consideration might be given to allowing some areas of grassland to grow long, in turn allowing wildflowers to flower and set seed. These areas need only be cut in late Summer, taking care to remove the cuttings. Such areas might be around the base of some trees, beneath the orchard trees, along the open, wider, south-eastern section of moat walk and in a wide strip along the banks of the moat. If required, paths could be kept open within longer areas of grass. Walls and buildings ideally require re-surveying for the presence of Southern Polypody (Polypodium cambricum), as this may have implications for some restoration works, such as seeking specialist advice in order to lessen the impact of masonry restoration.

SITE OF NATURE CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE (SNCI)

East Sussex

Site Name: Abbots & Wilmington Wood & Milton Hide Site Ref: CW92 District: Wealden Parish: Arlington, Wilmington & Folkington National Grid Ref: TQ5607 Size (ha): 367.3 Date: May 1996 Surveyors: Louise Clark & Joanne Hodgkins

GENERAL DESCRIPTION This woodland is plantation mostly which is managed commercially for its timber by Forest Enterprise who own it. There is open public access throughout the site. have been planted most frequently together with large areas of conifer and also, some Birch, Hazel, Hornbeam and Beech is harvested. One area of Hazel coppice is particularly significant for butterflies. Throughout the plantation there is a good network of forest tracks, many of which are ‘grassy’ although some have been ‘metalled’. Along them quite a variety of plants can be found and there is a very thin strip of shrubs along their edge. In the centre of the site there is a large lake which is used recreationally for fishing. The site also includes Milton Hide to the north. This area is registered ‘common land’ and is a rich mosaic of open grass, heath, marsh and scrub. This site used to be nationally significant for its assemblage of butterflies and moths. Sadly, in more recent years this interest has much declined although 32 species of butterfly can still be found. It is hoped that with the re-introduction of more ‘sympathetic’ ride management, conditions can be improved so that a number of the rarer species might be encouraged and a few others might re-appear (as the dispersal of certain species is good and there are a few sites nearby where other species occur).

SITE NOTES This area of woodland is a plantation consisting mostly of Oak but also including areas of Corsican Pine and Hemlock. Additionally, Birch, Hazel, Hornbeam and Beech are regularly harvested from here. There are areas of closely spaced mature trees but also frequent areas which have been thinned and opened up. Where clear felling has taken place, young trees have been planted. In some areas broad leaves (ie. Oak) have been planted in tubes whilst in others, young Pines have been planted in rabbit fenced off plots. Amongst the newly planted trees there tends to be much natural regeneration of young Birch and Sallow, resprouting Hornbeam coppice stools and dense growth of Bramble, Bracken and Gorse. There are also patches of Aspen regeneration. This thick understorey is thinned out periodically when the trees have grown older. Beneath the more mature trees Elder shrubs can be found in places and Hornbeam in others. In most areas of the plantation there tends to be a carpet of Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scriptus). Also of particular note is that there are 4 sites in this wood for the rare Spiked Rampion (Phyteuma spicata). This is a nationally rare plant which only has a very few locations in East Sussex. In addition Forest Enterprise flag a number of small areas in Abbots Wood and Wilmington Wood as they contain Small-leaved Lime trees whilst other patches eg. in Nate Wood have been noted for their epiphytic lichens. In places throughout this plantation, there are small remnant semi-natural strips of woodland remaining, typically they are narrow strips alongside tracks, beside streams and on the edges of the site. Here old Hornbeam coppice persists with Hazel over a rich ground flora typified by Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non- scriptus) and Wood Anemone (Anemone nemorosa). As previously mentioned, Hornbeam coppice also occurs scattered thinly throughout and quickly regenerates in clearings. The site is transected by a well maintained network of forest tracks. Mostly these are grassy (although some have been ‘metalled’) with a well worn central section and species rich, longer growing edges. At the interface with the plantation there tends to be a thin and narrow strip of Bramble growth with scattered shrubs of many different species but including Sallow most frequently. Apparently (according to Colin Pratt, the county Moth Recorder), this site used to be one of the best woods in Britain for butterflies, supporting Black-veined White, Marsh Fritillary, Purple Emperor, High Brown Fritillary, Purple Hairstreak and Heath Fritillary (in their thousands). Overall 47 species have been noted in these woodlands in the past, including migrants and vagrants. Unfortunately this can not still be said of the site. A thorough survey was undertaken in 1984 by Mark Parsons, and only 32 species were noted and of these 28 probably breed here. However, apparently it is still the best site in Sussex for the Sallow Clearwing moth which feeds on Sallow throughout the wood and is a site of county importance for the Light Orange Underwing moth which relies on Aspen. The wooded streams tend to be overhung and shaded by dense impenetrable growth of Alder, Ash, Willow, Blackthorn and Hazel. However in places conifers have been planted right up to the stream sides. Typically carpets of Dog’s Mercury (Mercurialis perennis) occur on the ground in these situations. Milton Hide is quite different in nature and is a registered common. It consists of quite open habitat which is heathy. There is much Gorse, open grassy areas, heathland, marshy areas and patches of dense scrub all forming a rich mosaic of habitats which adds greatly to the diversity of the site as a whole. According to Mark Parsons, this area is particularly important for a number of locally and nationally scarce butterflies and moths including Grizzled Skipper, Sallow Clearwing, and Sloe Pug. Apparently there is some disturbance and damage to the site being caused by motorcycle riding on this area of land. Robin Post Lane is a fine example of a ‘Green Lane’. It is bounded on either side by a narrow strip of ancient woodland and is particularly rich in ground floral species, many of which are typical ancient woodland indicator species. Running along these wooded strips there are ancient boundary banks in places. Mostly the woodland consists of Hornbeam coppice with mature Oaks and Hazel and also Field Maple, Ash, Willow, Blackthorn, Holly and Gorse in places. Typical ground floral species include Butchers Broom (Ruscus aculeatus), Three-veined Sandwort (Moehringia trinervia), Herb Robert (Geranium robertianum), Greater Stitchwort (Stellaria holostea), Red Campion (Silene dioica), Primrose (Primula vulgaris), Wood Anemone (Anemone nemorosa) and Bush Vetch (Vicia sepium). Either side of the track there are ditches in places and the ground beside them is often damp and water logged. Therefore one also finds along here, species which like damper conditions including Remote Sedge (Carex remota), Hemp Agrimony (Eupatoria cannabinum), Hard Rush (Juncus inflexus), Greater Willowherb (Epilobium hirsutum), Gipsywort (Lycopus europaeus) and Hemlock Water-dropwort (Oenanthe crocata). Also of note is that Polypody (Polypodium sp.) frequently occurs along here, often growing on the trunks of Oak trees. Forest Enterprise also note that along this lane there can be found a number of fine old Wild Service trees and that there is too, a small colony of Southern Marsh Orchid (Dactylorhiza praetermissa). The lake in the middle of this plantation is large. It has well used paths round it and has two small islands in the middle. On the water’s surface there are large rafts of Fringed Water Lily (Nymphoides peltata). Round the edges of the lake there are large areas of Common Reed Mace (Typha latifolia), forming mini reed beds, which have bands of Branched Bur-reed (Sparganium erectum) running through them. Also there can be found in places Greater Pond Sedge (Carex riparia) with Reed Sweet-grass (Glyceria maxima) and some Bittersweet (Solanum dulcamara) and Gipsywort (Lycopus europaeus). In places also, the lake edges are overhung by the trees and shrubs of the surrounding woodland. There are a small number of fishing platforms and the lake edge has had been shawed up in some places. Sussex Dragonfly Society rate this lake highly as a key site for the Hairy Dragonfly (Brachytron pratense) and Southern Hawker (Aeshna cyanea) and Common Darter (Sympetrum striolatum) dragonflies have also been recorded here. The lake itself is surrounded by a thin strip of semi-natural woodland comprising mature Oak, Birch, Field Maple, Alder and Grey Poplar with Hazel, Spindle, Holly and Hawthorn. Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non- scriptus), Wood Anemone (Anemone nemorosa) and Pignut (Conopodium majus) can be found beneath these trees. Beyond this, the conifer plantation continues but close to the lake there is a large old boundary bank running through the plantation which has some particularly fine ancient Hornbeam and Oak coppice stools growing along it. These have grown very top heavy and so a number of them have been wind thrown. Bat boxes have been erected on a number of mature trees situated around the lake and these have been monitored by the Sussex Bat Group. During the summer months, Long-eared Bats are regularly found using them as are Dormouse.

MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS Although sadly depleted from its former importance as an entomological site, it may not be too late to restore some of this interest by appropriate woodland and ride management. Such management has been described in detail in a report entitled ‘Abbots Wood - Suggested Management to Improve the Habitat for and other Wildlife’ by Alan Bowley and Mark Parsons, Sept. 1984. The management recommendations therein should be realised. The Sussex Branch of the British Butterfly Conservation Society have had great success at nearby Vert Wood (a similar site) and would be most willing to provide on site help and advice with such work. Future management of Milton Hide should recognise the need to conserve the minority habitats such as the grassland areas with anthills, heathland and marshy areas; while keeping scrub vegetation in check. If access to walkers is to be improved and the heathland vegetation to be conserved, some measures need to be taken to improve the drainage near the rights of way. It is also imperative that access to motorcyclists is prevented on Milton Hide.

SITE OF SPECIAL SCIENTIFIC INTEREST (SSSI)

Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) are areas notified under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, as being of special interest for nature conservation. They represent the finest sites for wildlife and natural features supporting many characteristic, rare and endangered species, habitats and natural features. Notification as a SSSI is primarily a legal mechanism organised by Natural England and selected according to specific scientific criteria. The Guidelines for the Selection of Biological SSSIs, published in 1989 by the Joint Nature Conservation Council, set down the selection criteria for both biological and geological SSSIs.

Biological SSSIs form a national network of wildlife sites. Sites are selected in such a way that the protection of each site, and hence the network, aims to conserve the minimum area of wildlife habitat necessary to maintain the natural diversity and distribution of Britain’s native flora and fauna and the communities they comprise. Each site, therefore, is of national significance for its nature conservation value.

Geological SSSIs are sites chosen for their research value, the criterion being that they are of national or international importance. Geological conservation is concerned with the maintenance of our geological and geomorphological heritage.

There are over 4,000 SSSIs in England of which just under 150 are in Sussex. Natural England is responsible for identifying and protecting these sites. This is achieved, primarily, in partnership with SSSI owners and managers, and as a result the majority are in good condition and well managed.

Ever growing pressures on our landscape and countryside mean that SSSIs are an increasingly precious part of our natural heritage. Damaging SSSIs is unacceptable, either in the short or long term, and must be avoided if they are to remain the finest wildlife and natural heritage sites in England. Once lost, the special interest of a site may be difficult or impossible to restore or recreate. Owners and occupiers (i.e. landowners, tenants and commoners) of SSSIs must give Natural England written notice before initiating any operations likely to damage the site, or allowing someone else to carry out these activities. None of the operations listed in the notification documents may proceed without Natural England’s consent.

Under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CROW) anyone who intentionally or recklessly destroys or damages any of the flora, fauna or geological or physiological features of an SSSI is guilty of an offence. They are liable, on summary conviction, of a fine of up to £20,000.

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SITE OF SPECIAL SCIENTIFIC INTEREST (SSSI)

Site Name: Lower Dicker County: East Sussex District: Wealden Local Planning Authority: Wealden District Council Size: 0.12 hectares (0.23 acres) National Grid Ref: TQ557111 Date Notified (Under 1949 Act): - Date of last revision: - Date Notified (Under 1981 Act): 1998 Date of last revision: - Other Information: This site is located within the High Weald Natural Area and is a Geological Conservation Review (GCR) site.

Reason for Notification The site is a small disused and overgrown quarry about 4km north-west of Hailsham. Exposures of a sand member are present in the quarry. The sand is conventionally assigned to the Clock House Sand Member (this equates to British Geological Survey Bed 3) of the lower division of the Weald Clay. The sandstone units of the Weald Clay Group represent river deposits which periodically extended into the Wealden lake or lagoon. The sandstones are important as lithostratigraphical markers and are considered to reflect the effects of tectonic uplift in the hinterland. The mineralogy of these sandstones reflects their provenance and they are therefore of great importance for understanding the changes which took place in the palaeogeography of the Weald. Upper Dicker provides the most southerly exposure of any of the Weald Clay sand members in Britain. It is also important for marking the furthest known extension eastwards of Cornubian debris (including high K- feldspar, tourmaline and tourmaline aggregates as well as other minerals characteristic of a Cornubian source area), indicating the presence of a river system extending out of south-west England at this time.

SITE OF SPECIAL SCIENTIFIC INTEREST (SSSI)

Operations likely to damage the special interest

Site name: Lower Dicker (OLD2000276)

Ref. No. Type of operation

7. Dumping, spreading or discharge of any materials. 12. Tree and/or woodland management+ and changes in tree and/or woodland management+. 20. Extraction of minerals, including shingle, sand and gravel, topsoil, subsoil, shells and spoil. 21. Construction, removal or destruction of roads, tracks, walls, fences, hardstands, banks, ditches or other earthworks, or the laying, maintenance or removal of pipelines and cables, above or below ground. 22. Storage of materials. 23. Erection of permanent or temporary structures, or the undertaking of engineering works, including drilling. 24. Modification of natural or man-made features, clearance of loose rock, scree or spoil and battering, buttressing, grading or seeding rock-faces, outcrops or cuttings, infilling of pits and quarries.

+ Including afforestation, planting, clear and selective felling, thinning, coppicing, modification of the stand or underwood, changes in species composition, cessation of management.

KEY NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SITE DESIGNATIONS

National Nature Reserve (NNR) National Nature Reserves are statutory reserves established under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. NNRs may be owned by the relevant national body (e.g. Natural England in England) or established by agreement. A few are owned and managed by non‐statutory bodies, for example the Sussex Wildlife Trust. NNRs cover a selection of the most important sites for nature conservation in the UK. There are six NNRs in Sussex.

Special Area of Conservation (SAC) Special Areas of Conservation are sites designated by Member States under the EC Habitats Directive. The aim is to establish a European network of important high quality conservation sites that will make a significant contribution to conserving habitats and species considered to be most in need of conservation at a European level. There are 12 SAC sites in Sussex.

Special Protection Area (SPA) Special Protection Areas are designated under the EC Birds Directive, to conserve the habitat of certain rare or vulnerable birds and regularly occurring migratory birds. Any significant pollution or disturbance to or deterioration of these sites has to be avoided. All SPAs are also designated as SSSIs. There are six SPA sites in Sussex.

Ramsar Ramsar sites are designated under the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance. Under the Convention, each government must select its best wetlands according to very clear criteria, which include: a wetland that regularly supports 20,000 or more waterbirds; a wetland that regularly supports 1% of the individuals in a population of one species or subspecies of waterbird. Wetlands are broadly defined to include marsh, fen, peatland and water. All designated Ramsar sites are also designated as SSSIs.There are four Ramsar sites in Sussex.

National Park National Parks are beautiful, spectacular and often dramatic expanses of countryside. In the UK people live and work in the National Parks and the farms, villages and towns are protected along with the landscape and wildlife. They differ from Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) in that each National Park has its own authority for planning control and other services. The creation of the South Downs National Park (SDNP) was confirmed on 12th November 2009 and came into being on 1st April 2010. Further information can be found on the SDNP Authority website.

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty are areas of high scenic quality that have statutory protection in order to conserve and enhance the natural beauty of their landscapes. They differ from National Parks in their more limited opportunities for extensive outdoor recreation and by the way they are managed. AONBs are designated by Natural England under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000. There are two AONBs in Sussex covering approx. 114,000 hectares; Chichester Harbour and High Weald. Each has an associated body concerned with the area’s conservation: Chichester Harbour Conservancy www.conservancy.co.uk High Weald AONB Unit www.highweald.org

Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) MCZs protect a range of nationally important marine wildlife, habitats, geology and geomorphology. In November 2013 27 MCZs were designated in English inshore and English and Welsh offshore waters in the first tranche of sites. Three of these sites were designated off Sussex; Kingmere, Beachy Head West and Pagham Harbour. More MCZs will be designated in future rounds or ‘tranches’, although it is uncertain how many. Further information can be found on the JNCC website. Local Nature Reserve (LNR) Local Nature Reserves are for both people and wildlife. All district and county councils have powers to acquire, declare and manage LNRs. To qualify for LNR status, a site must be of importance for wildlife, geology, education or public enjoyment. Some are also SSSIs. There are 36 LNRs in Sussex.

Country Park Country Parks were established as a result of the 1968 Countryside Act to provide a wide range of opportunities for recreation, health, education and improve the quality of life for local communities. Natural England recognises Country Parks as significant places that contribute to England's accessible natural green space. There are 11 Country Parks in Sussex, the details of which can be obtained from the local authorities.

Local Geological Site (LGS) Previously known as Regionally Important Geological/Geomorphological Sites (RIGGS), LGS are non‐statutory designations that have been identified by local geodiversity groups as being of importance. There are over 120 LGS in Sussex which have been assessed by the Sussex Geodiversity Partnership. The features identified as being important become a material consideration in any future development, and should be taken into account by the relevant local authority. A selection of LGS with public access in Sussex can be viewed on the Sussex Geodiversity Partnership’s website.

Marine Site of Nature Conservation Importance (MSNCI) Marine Sites of Nature Conservation Importance are non‐statutory sites identified on account of the special interest of their marine habitats, the fauna and flora, or for unusual geological and geomorphological features. They are an extension of the series of terrestrial SNCIs. The identification of these sites is to highlight their importance for marine wildlife and to emphasise the risks of certain operations damaging their interest. There are 23 MSNCIs off the Sussex coast.

Environmental Stewardship Environmental Stewardship is an agri‐environment scheme managed by Natural England that provides funding to farmers and other land managers to deliver effective environmental management. There are four elements to Environmental Stewardship, three of which are relevant in Sussex: Entry Level Stewardship (ELS) goes beyond the Single Payment Scheme requirement to maintain land in good agricultural and environmental condition. Organic Entry Level Stewardship (OELS) is the organic strand of ELS. It is geared to organic and organic/conventional mixed farming systems and is open to all farmers not receiving Organic Farming Scheme aid. Higher Level Stewardship (HLS) involves more complex types of management where agreements are tailored to local circumstances. Further information can be found on the Natural England website.

Further information on many of the designations listed above can be found on the Natural England website.

ANCIENT & VETERAN TREES

Ancient trees form a vital part of our landscape, heritage and biodiversity. They are scattered through most parts of the UK landscape where they are found in exceptionally large numbers compared with north east Europe. Ancient trees can be most easily found in the vestiges of the once extensive Royal Hunting Forests, such as Ashdown Forest, and medieval parks. Others occur in historic parkland, landscaped gardens, woodland, wood pasture and ancient wooded commons. There are also small groups and individual trees scattered around housing estates, urban parks, village greens and churchyards. Some ancient trees are found on farmland, usually in hedgerows or old boundary features.

In Sussex, some of the largest recorded girths belong to: the Queen Elizabeth oak of 12.67m at Cowdray Park, a yew of 8.5m in Wilmington churchyard; a beech of 8.4m on Ashdown Forest; and a sweet chestnut of 7.2m at Herstmonceux Castle.

There are different definitions for mature trees, depending mainly on their stage of life:

Ancient trees. Biologically, aesthetically or culturally interesting because of their great age; In ancient or post‐mature stage of life; Have a large girth relative to others of the same species.

Veteran trees. Usually in the second or mature stage of life; Have important wildlife and habitat features including hollowing or associated decay fungi, holes, wounds and large dead branches.

Notable trees. Locally important or of significance to the community; Specimen trees or considered to be the potential next generation of veteran trees.

Ancient tree ecology Ancient trees are unique as a wildlife habitat because of the exceptionally species‐rich communities associated with wood decay and the bare surfaces of trunks, bough and . Clusters of ancient trees are even more important because together they offer a wide range of niche homes for many specialist species in one small area.

Approximately 1,700 (6%) invertebrate species in the British Isles are dependent on decaying wood to complete their life cycles. Species associated with decaying wood include: rare click such as the violet click beetle Limoniscus violaceus, the wasp mimic cranefly Ctenophora flaveolata and the oak longhorn beetle Rhagium mordax. The black‐ headed cardinal beetle Pyrochroa coccinea is an insect associated with veteran trees and old growth woodland.

Old trees with splits, cracks, loose bark, holes and crevices are especially attractive to bats and in particular to woodland specialists such as the rare Barbastelle and Bechstein’s bat.

The Ancient Tree Hunt The Ancient Tree Hunt is a nationwide search to map all of the old trees in the UK in order to plan for their active conservation. This project, led by the Woodland Trust in partnership with the Ancient Tree Forum and Tree Register of the British Isles, was launched in 2007.

Most of the trees recorded can be viewed on their website: www.ancient‐tree‐hunt.org.uk

Characteristic features of a veteran tree Source: Veteren Trees: A guide to good management. Natural England, 2000.

ANCIENT WOODLAND

Ancient woodland is defined by Natural England as an area that has had a continuous woodland cover since at least 1600 AD.

Sussex is one of the most wooded parts of lowland Britain with ancient woodland covering approximately 39,000ha (10%) of the county. Bluebell woods associated with coppicing, open wood pasture associated with deer parks and the small Wealden woods in ghyll valleys are a key part of Sussex’s distinctive and varied landscape.

The habitat can be split into two broad categories:‐ Ancient semi‐natural woodland ‐ is composed predominantly of trees and shrubs native to the site that do not obviously originate from planting. However, woodlands with small Bluebell planting of trees native to the site would still be included in this category. The stands may have been managed by coppicing or pollarding in the past or the tree and shrub layer may have grown up by natural regeneration. Plantations on ancient woodland sites ‐ are areas of ancient woodland where the former native tree cover has been felled and replaced by planted trees, predominantly of species not native to the site. These will include conifers such as Norway spruce or Corsican pine, and also non‐native broadleaves such as sweet chestnut. These sites often retain some ancient woodland features such as soils, ground flora, fungi, and woodland archaeology and as such they can respond well to restoration management.

The importance of ancient woodland Ancient woodland is of prime ecological and landscape importance, providing a vital part of a rich and diverse countryside. In particular, ancient woodland:  is exceptionally rich in wildlife, and supports many rare and threatened species  may contain surviving descendants and features from the original natural forests  acts as reservoirs from which wildlife can spread into new woodlands  has valuable soils due to their undisturbed nature  is an integral part of England’s historic landscapes and the biological and visual functioning of a landscape  contains a wealth of features of historical and archaeological importance little altered by modern cultivation or disturbance

Ancient Woodland Inventory The Ancient Woodland Inventory was set up in 1981 by the Nature Conservancy Council (now Natural England). It originally only included sites over two hectares in size. Advances in digital mapping techniques mean it is now possible to map woodlands under two hectares with greater accuracy. This has led to a revision of the Ancient Woodland Inventory within the South East. The surveys for the revision of the inventory for Sussex were completed in 2010 and have been adopted by Natural England. However, the inventory will always be classed as "provisional" because it is reviewed and updated as new information comes to light. Further information about the Ancient Woodland Inventory can be found on the Natural England website.

(Illustration courtesy of Natural England.)

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Date: 29/04/2016

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