Date: November 2010
Land East of Watmore Lane, Winnersh
Ecological Appraisal
Prepared by CSa Environmental Planning
On behalf of Taylor Wimpey UK Ltd
Prepared Authorised Remarks Date File Ref by by First Issue - 18/11/10 AP/CC AM 166801
Report No. CSA/1668/01
Land East of Watmore Lane, Winnersh Ecological Appraisal
Contents
1.0 Introduction 3
2.0 Methodology 4 Desktop Biological Records Search 4 Field Survey 4 Evaluation and Assessment 4
3.0 Ecological Context 9 Designated Sites 9 Biodiversity Action Plans 10 Planning Policy Statement 9 11
4.0 Site Description and Evaluation 12 General Site Description 12 Habitats 12 Fauna 15 Evaluation of Ecological Features 18
5.0 Discussion & Recommendations 20 Potential Impacts & Recommendations 20 Ecological Enhancement 25
6.0 Summary and Conclusions 26
Appendices Appendix A Magic Database Site Check Report and Plan Appendix B Data Search Response from TVERC Appendix C Data Search Response from Berkshire Bat Group Appendix D Data Search Response from Berkshire Ornithological Society Appendix E Habitats Plan CSA/1668/100
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1.0 Introduction
1.1 This report has been prepared by CSa Environmental Planning on behalf of Taylor Wimpey UK Ltd. It sets out the findings of an Ecological Appraisal of land east of Watmore Lane, Winnersh. The survey has been commissioned to provide an initial overview of potential ecology issues to inform proposals for residential development at the site.
1.2 This ecological appraisal aims to:
• Undertake a desktop search for relevant biological records and assess their significance;
• Review the site in relation to its wider ecological context;
• Describe and map the habitats present at the site;
• Identify any potential protected or notable species issues;
• Specify any detailed survey work that may be required;
• Assess potential impacts; and
• Recommend appropriate mitigation and biodiversity enhancement measures.
1.3 This report presents the ecological appraisal information in a standard format accepted by ecological consultees across the country, adopting various best- practice procedures and methodologies.
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2.0 Methodology
Desktop Biological Records Search
2.1 The Multi-Agency Geographic Information for the Countryside (MAGIC) online database was searched, looking for all relevant statutory sites within 5km of this development site, the results of which are provided within Appendix A.
2.2 A biological records search was also conducted for the area of land encompassing the proposed site and adjacent land within approximately 1km. Thames Valley Environmental Records Centre (TVERC) was contacted for records of non-statutorily designated wildlife sites and protected/notable species. Additional records of protected/notable species within this search area were requested from Berkshire Bat Group and Berkshire Ornithological Society. The results of the record search are discussed within the report where appropriate, with full details and maps provided within Appendices B, C & D.
Field Survey
2.3 The site was visited on 07 October 2010 by Clare Caudwell MIEEM and Anna Price AIEEM in order to undertake the field survey. The survey technique applied is commonly referred to as an 'extended Phase 1' survey. This is at a level intermediate between the Phase 11 survey (where standardised habitat mapping is undertaken together with making notes on dominant and notable species) and the more detailed (Phase 2) survey techniques that may be used to specifically record or survey particular habitats or species.
2.4 In this survey, plant species observed within each habitat are recorded and habitats are classified and mapped. Note is also taken of the more conspicuous fauna present during the survey, with particular attention paid to any evidence of, or potential for, the presence of protected or notable species.
Evaluation and Assessment
2.5 Ecological features are evaluated using the Guidelines for Ecological Impact Assessment 2006, produced by the Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management2. These guidelines promote a more scientifically rigorous and transparent approach to the ecological assessment process. This methodology provides a standardised approach, formulated from the views of a wide spectrum of ecological professionals.
1 Nature Conservancy Council (1990) Handbook for Phase 1 habitat survey – a technique for environmental audit. JNCC, Peterborough. 2 IEEM (Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management). (2006). Guidelines for Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA) – June 2006.
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2.6 The process of valuing ecological features and resources is complex and subjective. The factors set out below need to be taken into account when applying professional judgement to value ecological features. Legal protection needs to be considered separately from value. Features that are important for social/community or economic reasons should be identified as part of the assessment and the impacts on these features should be assessed by the ecologist however the significance of the impacts will then be determined by the socio-economic/community specialist.
Geographic Frame of Reference 2.7 In assigning value to an ecological feature/ resource the following geographic frame of reference should be used:
• International; • UK; • National (i.e. England/Northern Ireland/Scotland/Wales); • Regional; • County (or Metropolitan – e.g. in London); • District (or Unitary Authority, City, or Borough); • Local or Parish; and • Within zone of influence only (which might be the project site or a larger area).
2.8 The size, conservation status and the quality of features or species are all relevant in determining value. Furthermore the value of a species and/ or habitat may vary depending on its geographical location.
Designated Sites and Features 2.9 Some sites have already been assigned a level of nature conservation value through designation. For example:
• Internationally important sites: These include Special Areas of Conservation (SACs), Special Protection Areas (SPAs) and Ramsar sites. Sites for which the process of designation has commenced (e.g. potential SPAs, Ramsar sites and candidate SACs) should be given the same consideration as designated sites.
• Nationally important sites: These are designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in England, Scotland and Wales and as ASSI in Northern Ireland.
• Sites of lower level importance e.g. Regional, county, district, parish: Local Authority and County Wildlife Trust Sites and other organisations have non-statutory designated sites that are of importance at other levels. Such as County Wildlife Sites, Sites of Importance to Nature Conservation, Special Wildlife Sites, etc.
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Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) 2.10 TPOs are designated by the Local Planning Authority and are based on amenity related criteria. While this designation does not have any implications to their ecological value they should be considered due to the legal protection they offer.
Hedgerows Regulations 2.11 The Hedgerows Regulations 19973 provide for the protection of important hedgerows in England and Wales. To be ‘important’ a hedgerow must satisfy a number of specific criteria.
Biodiversity value 2.12 Various characteristics of a site may be used to identify ecological resources or features likely to be important in terms of biodiversity. Characteristics include for example the diversity and connectivity of habitats present on a given site and population size/structure of species present on a site and the geographic location with regards to the distribution range of a species (e.g. is the site at the edge of a species geographical range).
Valuing habitats 2.13 The value of areas of habitat and plant communities should be measured against published selection criteria where available. For example, the Habitats Directive 1992 lists habitats and plant communities of European importance whose conservation requires the designation of SACs; Local Authorities and Wildlife Trusts have generally prepared criteria for the selection of SINCs, and so forth. Where areas of a habitat or plant communities do not meet the necessary criteria for designation at a specific level, the local context may be considered if appropriate, and this should take into account potential value.
2.14 Habitat Action Plans (HAPs) should be considered, as their purpose is to guide conservation action for the habitats concerned.
2.15 Ancient woodlands may be designated at different levels and may be considered important even if not designated. Very mature habitats such as this cannot be readily restored or created.
Valuing species 2.16 The valuation of populations should make use of any relevant published evaluation criteria. For example, there are established criteria for defining nationally and internationally important populations of waterfowl.
2.17 Some species need to be assessed because they are of biodiversity value and/ or because a proposal may lead to the contravention of the law. In assigning a level of value to a species, it is necessary to consider its distribution and status, including a consideration of trends based on available historical records.
2.18 Rarity is an important consideration because of its relationship with threat and
3 HMSO (1997) The Hedgerow Regulations 1997 – Statutory Instrument 1997 No. 1160.
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vulnerability. Some species are inherently rare, so it is necessary to look at rarity in the context of status. A species that is rare and declining should be assigned a higher level of importance than one that is rare but known to be stable. There are many species in decline throughout the UK, many of those for which the decline is more serious are the subjects of Species Action Plans (SAPs).
2.19 Other rarity-related evaluation criteria include the need to protect populations where the UK holds a large or significant proportion of an international species, e.g. a European population. Guidance is available for a number of species groups, which explain how to identify populations of a sufficient size for them to be of national or international importance e.g. dragonflies in the Guidelines for the selection of SSSIs. The need to protect populations where the UK holds a large or significant proportion of an international species is highly important and the evaluation of such populations should reflect this.
2.20 Species Action Plans (SAPs) should be considered as they are developed to guide conservation action for the species concerned.
2.21 Species and Habitats listed in UK BAPs are identified as priority consideration for biodiversity conservation by public authorities through Sections 40-42 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities (NERC) Act 2006 in England and Wales. The Section 41 list of habitats and species are those the Secretary of State, following consultation with Natural England, considers are of principal importance for the conservation of biological diversity in England4, in accordance with the 1992 UN Convention on Biological Diversity5.
2.22 Some species must be controlled, mainly for public health and commercial reasons, and are legally identified as notifiable weeds under the Weeds Act 1959, or are controlled by the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. The Weeds Act 1959 and The Ragwort Control Act 2003 includes five weed species, which may be injurious. Although the presence of such weeds may have various dis-benefits they may also have some ecological value. The legal consequences of their presence need to be considered and the ecological impacts assessed in this context.
Potential value 2.23 The Habitats Directive 1992 requires Member States to restore European designated sites where they are not of favourable conservation status. The value of such an area must be assessed in relation to the ecological feasibility of restoring it to favourable conservation status, or of enabling another area to be restored. This means that, even a habitat in poor condition may be considered to be of considerable importance, if there is a reasonable chance that it can be restored to a higher value in the future. It should also be noted that potential value is also addressed in some BAPs.
4 Section 41 List of habitats and species important to biodiversity in England weblink. http://www.defra.gov.uk/wildlife- countryside/biodiversity/action-uk/legislation.htm 5 Convention on Biological Diversity. www.biodiv.org/convention/articles.asp
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Secondary or supporting value 2.24 Some features have no obvious value in themselves but perform an important ecological function e.g. acting as a buffer to important habitats. Therefore the importance of a feature may depend on its role within a wider system, as well as the extent to which this role may be assumed by another feature.
Social/ community value 2.25 People derive benefits from biodiversity in various ways including recreational enjoyment and environmental education. Therefore the social value of the site/species should be considered.
Economic value 2.26 Impacts to certain ecological features and resources may have economic implications. Examples of such features/ resources include populations of shellfish, fishing lakes and sites for rare breeding birds where tourism/ recreation is important. Where such features/resources are to be affected, the likely ecological changes should be described and expert advice sought from an economist on the economic value.
Legal issues 2.27 It is important to identify ecological resources/ features that are subject to specific legislation e.g. Statutory Wildlife Sites, protected species. In all cases legal and other guidance should be followed to determine whether a proposal will cause any contravention of legal status or protection, or have a significant effect on the integrity of a system, resource or feature.
2.28 The legal protection of some features/ resources does not necessarily reflect their biodiversity value. For example, badgers Meles meles under the Protection of Badgers Act 1992, trees protected under TPOs and species legally identified as notifiable weeds. Legal provisions/ consequences need to be considered but the biodiversity value should be assessed as described previously.
Multi-functional features 2.29 Some features may have ecological, social and/ or economic value and therefore the impact on all aspects should be assessed separately before an integrated appraisal is carried out.
Summary 2.30 The IEEM (2006) guidelines have been developed to promote a more scientifically thorough and clear approach to ecological evaluation and EcIA. The process of valuing ecological features and resources is complex and subjective and the approach set out above requires careful consideration of a range of factors and the use of professional judgement. Whilst values may still be summarised for convenience in terms of a geographical framework, e.g. county value, parish value etc, it is important that the rationale behind this final evaluation is carefully considered.
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3.0 Ecological Context
Designated Sites
Statutory sites 3.1 The MAGIC database search (see Appendix A) has revealed that there are no statutory wildlife site designations covering any part of the proposed development site. One Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) occurs within a 5km radius of the site. A brief description of the site is given below. All distances provided are approximate.
• Lodge Wood & Sandford Mill SSSI – located c.2.2km north-west of the site. This site consists of two small wet woodlands bordering the River Loddon, notable for large populations of the rare Loddon Lily Leucojum aestivum. Both woodlands are dominated by alder and crack willow, together with some ash. The southern part of Lodge Wood is drier and dominated by pedunculate oak and ash. This drier part also supports stands of bluebell. Both woodlands support large colonies of Loddon Lily which has a very restricted distribution within Britain and is listed in the British Red Data Book of vascular plants.
3.2 In addition to the statutory site described above MAGIC has also revealed the presence of five Local Nature Reserves (LNR’s) within a 5km radius of the survey area. These include;
• Holt Copse & Joel Park LNR – c.1.5km south-east of the site This site is an ancient semi-natural woodland. It also contains an area of wet grassland and a noctule bat roost.
• Lavells Lake LNR – c.1.8km north-west of the site Has a rich and varied bird population which is nationally known for its migratory and resident species.
• Alders Moors LNR – 3.2km north-west of the site This site is an ancient woodland dominated by alder.
• Maiden Eriegh Park LNR – 3.3km west of the site The reserve consists of areas of ancient and secondary woodland, grassland, a lake, brook, pond and surrounding wetland.
• Highwood LNR – 3.7km north-west of the site This site is a mixed lowland woodland with an area of heathland. The site contains exotic tree species which were once part of an arboretum.
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Non-statutory sites 3.3 The data request response from TVERC (see Appendix B) confirms that four non- statutory designated wildlife sites occur within the data search area. These are all Local Wildlife Sites (LWS) as follows:
• Bearwood Estate, Woods and Lakes LWS – c.550m south An extensive area of woodland with a large lake. Most of the woodland is long established broadleaved woodland. The lake and woods attract a good variety of birds and the silver-washed fritillary butterfly has been recorded here.
• Furze Covert LWS – c.810m north-east An area of long established and mixed woodland. The northern end is mainly birch, pedunculate and turkey oak. There is some old ash and field maple coppice and larch plantation at the edge.
• Dinton Pastures Country Park LWS – c.950m north-west This site is based around a number of old gravel pits that are managed for recreation and nature conservation. The site also includes areas of woodland, a small wet meadow and a larger area of grassland.
• Holt Copse LWS– c.1.5km south-east This site is a small ancient and semi-natural woodland. The canopy is dominated by oak with occasional wild cherry, alder and ash. Bluebell makes up the ground flora with a number of common woodland species. Song thrush has been recorded at this site.
Biodiversity Action Plans (BAPs)
3.4 The UK Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) is the UK Government’s response to the international Convention on Biological Diversity which was signed in 1992. The main objectives of the Convention are to conserve biodiversity, to use biodiversity in a sustainable fashion and to share the benefits of biodiversity fairly and equitably. The BAP describes the UK’s biological resources and commits a detailed plan for the protection of these resources through the identification of 1150 species and 65 habitats that are listed as priorities for conservation action.
3.5 Regional and Local BAPs work on the basis of partnerships between local nature conservation organisations to agree local conservation priorities and to determine the contribution they can make to the delivery of the national Species and Habitat Action Plan targets. At a local level this site is covered by the Berkshire BAP, which includes 14 Habitat Action Plans (HAPs). There are currently no Species Action Plans (SAP) for Berkshire as the Berkshire Nature Conservation Forum (BNCF) partnership made the decision to focus its conservation actions on priority habitats. Berkshire HAP’s for Farmland, Hedgerows, Woodland and Wetland habitats may be of relevance to the site.
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Planning Policy Statement 9
3.6 Planning Policy Statement 9 (PPS9) sets out the Government’s national planning policies on protection of biodiversity and geological conservation through the planning system. It includes the broad aim that planning, construction and regeneration should have minimal impacts on biodiversity and should enhance it wherever possible. It requires a strategic approach to conservation, based upon up-to-date environmental information and the incorporation of beneficial biodiversity features within development plans. Key principles of this policy statement include:
• “Development plan policies and planning decisions should be based on up-to- date information about the environmental characteristics of their areas. These characteristics should include the relevant biodiversity and geological resources of the area”;
• “Plan policies and planning decisions should aim to maintain, and enhance, restore or add to biodiversity…”; and • “Where a planning decision would result in significant harm to biodiversity which cannot be prevented or adequately mitigated against, appropriate compensation measures should be sought. If that significant harm cannot be prevented, adequately mitigated against, or compensated for, then planning permission should be refused.”
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4.0 Site Description and Evaluation
General Site Description
4.1 The survey site consists of a number of semi-improved grassland fields enclosed by hedgerows and trees. Numerous semi-mature and mature broad-leaved trees occur throughout the site within a small wooded area/ tree lines and as isolated specimens.
4.2 The land use surrounding the site is dominated by residential housing to the north and the west. Rough grassland and Emm Brook borders the site to the east. To the south of the site lies the M4 motorway.
4.3 The habitats present within this site are illustrated on the Habitats Plan (CSA/1668/100) in Appendix E. Hedgerows have been assigned labels H1 – H7 on this plan for descriptive purposes and these are referred to below.
Habitats
Grassland 4.4 The majority of the site comprises of species poor semi-improved grassland fields, grazed at the time of survey by sheep. Field F1 is dominated by perennial rye- grass Lolium perenne, with occasional Yorkshire fog Holcus lanatus, smooth meadow grass Poa pratensis and cock’s foot Dactylis glomerata. Herb species present include, creeping buttercup Ranunculus repens, creeping thistle Cirsium arvense, common mouse-ear Cerastium fontanum and patches of common nettle Urtica dioica.
4.5 Field F2 and F3 both comprise small areas of semi-improved rough grassland. Neither area appears to be regularly managed, with dense bramble Rubus fruticosus agg. scrub encroaching in F2 and scattered tall ruderals, bramble scrub and oak saplings occurring within F3. In contrast grassland to the west of F3 is managed as short amenity grassland associated with the neighbouring housing development. The grassland within F2 and F3 comprises of smooth meadow grass, cock’s foot and perennial rye-grass, with a dense sward dominated by red fescue Festuca rubra in some areas of F3. Broadleaved herbs present include, red and white dead nettle Lamium purpureum and L. album, hedgerow crane’s-bill Geranium pyrenaicum, mugwort Artemisia vulgaris, wild carrot Daucus carota subsp. carota, red clover Trifolium pratense, creeping buttercup, lesser stitchwort Stellaria graminea, common knapweed Centaurea nigra, common fleabane Pulicaria dysenterica, ribwort plantain Plantago lanceolata, creeping cinquefoil Potentilla reptans red bartsia Odontites vernus and meadow buttercup Ranunculus acris.
4.6 The semi-improved grassland within fields F4, F5, F6 and F7 comprise similar species composition, with the grassland in these fields being dominated by
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perennial rye-grass. Other species present included cock’s foot, red dead nettle, chickweed Stellaria media, hedgerow cranes-bill and broadleaved dock Rumex obtusifolius, with occasional pineapple weed Matricaria discoidea, corn spurry Spergula arvensis, common sorrel Rumex acetosa, shepherd’s-purse Capsella bursa-pastoris, and white dead nettle. Additional species recorded along the eastern margin of F5 adjacent to the brook (where livestock are excluded) include lesser stitchwort, creeping cinquefoil, common sorrel, agrimony Agrimonia eupatoria, birds-foot trefoil Lotus corniculatus, knapweed, crosswort Cruciata laevipes, greater knapweed Centaurea scabiosa and field speedwell. Tansy Tanacetum vulgare and hawk’s-bit species Leontodon sp. are present along the northern edge of F5.
Tall Ruderal 4.7 A few small areas of tall ruderal vegetation are present within the south-east area of the site, which are dominated by common nettle. Large patches of nettles have colonized along the south-easterly margins of F1. A mix of tall ruderal vegetation and scrub is present within F2 and scattered tall ruderal vegetation can be found within the rough grassland within F3.
Woodland and Scrub 4.8 There is a small band of broad-leaved woodland within the north-east corner of the site parallel to the brook. This woodland area is dominated by semi-mature ash Fraxinus excelsior, with an understory of elder Sambucus nigra, field maple Acer campestre, blackthorn Prunus spinosa and hawthorn Crataegus monogyna. Ground flora consists of common nettle, and rough grassland particularly around the edge of the woodland. Species within the rough grassland include false oat grass Arrhenatherum elatius, cleavers Galium aparine, comfrey Symphytum sp. and burdock Arctium sp., indicating the damp nature of this area adjacent to Emm Brook. Several of the trees within the woodland were noted to have standing deadwood.
4.9 A belt of blackthorn scrub borders the woodland in the eastern corner of the site. Further dense patches of scrub occur in the north-west corner of the site in field F5 consisting of bramble and within field F2 where it comprises bramble and dog- rose Rosa canina.
Scattered Trees 4.10 A number of semi-mature and mature trees are present along field boundaries, with some scattered specimens also occurring within the site. The tree lines are dominated by planted semi-mature and mature ash, willow Salix sp. and oak Quercus robur, with occasional field maple and poplar species Populus sp. Although outside of the survey area, it is worth noting that a number of semi- mature to mature trees occur just beyond the eastern site boundary with their limbs overhanging into field F5 in places. Semi-mature and mature trees are shown on the Habitats Plan.
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Hedgerows 4.11 The majority of the fields are bordered by hedgerows, which are generally semi- mature to mature. Several of the hedgerows have semi-mature to mature trees along their length, as identified on the Habitats Plan. The woody species recorded within each hedgerow are listed within Table 1 below. It should be noted that detailed hedgerow surveys were not undertaken and so additional species could potentially occur.
4.12 Hedgerows H1 and H2 are the most botanically diverse. Hedge H2 is defunct at the northern end of the hedge. Hedge H5 is a younger, closely managed hedgerow forming the boundary with the adjacent field.
Table 1. Woody species composition of hedgerows
Woody species H1 H2 H3 H4 H5 H6 H7 Acer campestre Field Maple + + Cornus sanguinea Dogwood Crataegus monogyna Hawthorn + + + + + + + Ilex aquifolium Holly Corylus avellana Hazel + Prunus cerasus Dwarf cherry Prunus spinosa Blackthorn + + Ulmus procera Elm + + + Rosa canina Dog-rose Salix caprea Goat willow Sambucus nigra Elder + Fraxinus excelsior Ash + + + Quercus robur Oak + + + Rosa sp. Rose species +
4.13 In addition to the woody species described above, it should be noted that the majority of these hedgerows support climbing species such as bramble Rubus fruticosus agg. and ivy. The ground flora observed was limited, however it should be noted that the survey was undertaken at a sub-optimal time of year for surveying woodland and hedgerow ground flora species.
Brook 4.14 Emm Brook runs along the eastern border of the site flowing south-east to north- west. As the brook passes the site it is approximately 4 metres wide and 0.5 metres deep with a gravel and silt substrate. The banks are steep and well vegetated with mare’s-tail Hippuris vulgaris, yarrow Achillea millefolium, willowherb Epilobium sp., ground ivy and false oat-grass. Aquatic macrophytes include common reed Phragmites australis, fool’s-water-cress Apium nodiflorum and floating sweet-grass Glyceria fluitans. The invasive Himalayan balsam Impatiens glandulifera is present on the banks of the brook along its length.
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Fauna
Bats 4.15 Eighteen bat records have been provided by TVERC for the data search area, and four bat records have been provided by the Berkshire Bat Group. None of the bat records provided cover the proposed development site however the closest record lies approximately 375 metres to the south-west of the site boundary. Species recorded include natterer’s bat Myotis nattereri, daubenton’s bat Myotis daubentoni, noctule bat Nyctalus noctula, pipistrelle bat species Pipistrellus sp. and brown long-eared bat Plecotus auritus.
4.16 A number of mature trees occur throughout the site which may offer potential roosting locations for bats due to the presence of features such as woodpecker holes and other cavities/crevices. Such trees include mature oak and ash trees present along H2, within the borders of field F5 and some ash trees within the woodland strip north-east of the site. A formal bat and tree assessment has not been undertaken at this stage.
4.17 Wooded areas and hedgerows support abundant invertebrate fauna and bats are likely to forage in these areas. The boundary hedgerows and the hedge and tree corridors through the centre of the site could potentially be used by bats for orientation whilst commuting and foraging.
Badgers 4.18 Three records of badger Meles meles have been provided by TVERC for the data search area, the closest is from approximately 250m south-east of the site, on the other side of the M4 motorway. This was recorded as a badger sett in 2005. The other two records provided are from over 1km away from the site.
4.19 No badger setts or other field signs to indicate the presence of badgers were observed during the survey. However, a mammal hole was present underneath a tree stump (Target Note 1 on the Habitats Plan) and the origins of this hole are unclear. The grassland has potential to be used by badgers for foraging should they be present within the surrounding rural area.
Water Voles 4.20 Four water vole records have been provided by TVERC however these are from over 1km from the site and it is understood that this part of the brook is not considered to support water voles. In terms of the habitat present, along the eastern margin of the site the brook offers potential for water voles due to well vegetated steep banks and the presence of in channel vegetation. However, elsewhere the habitat is less suitable as a result of dense shading from overhanging trees and encroaching scrub.
Other Mammals 4.21 Two roe deer Capreolus capreolus were observed during the site survey on land adjacent to the site to the east on the other side of Emm Brook. A local resident
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has provided anecdotal evidence that deer also regularly forage across the grassland within the site.
Birds 4.22 Numerous records of notable bird species have been provided for the search area by TVERC and Berkshire Ornithological Society (see appendices B & C). These include several declining bird species on the Red list of species of conservation concern6 and species that receive enhanced protection (all wild birds are legally protected) under Schedule 1 of the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981. The majority of these records originate from the 1km grid square that the development site lies within. Several notable birds of prey have been recorded within the search area including red kite Milvus milvus, black kite Milvus migrans (annual vagrant to Britain only), sparrowhawk Accipiter nisus and merlin Falco columbarius. Other bird species recorded within 1km of the site include barn owl Tyto alba, tawny owl Strix aluco, golden plover Pluvialis apricaria, lapwing Vanellus vanellus, green woodpecker Picus viridis and hobby Falco subbuteo. A red kite was observed hunting over the western side of the site during the site visit. In addition a local resident has suggested that barn owl previously hunted over the area, although they has not seen this species at the site for several years.
4.23 The hedgerows, scrub and trees at the site are likely to provide nesting and foraging opportunities for a range of local bird species, including several species of conservation concern recorded locally. Whilst the grazed pasture present does not represent high quality hunting habitat for raptors, the grassland is likely to support some prey species of value to birds such as red kite and barn owl. Mature trees and grassland habitat may provide foraging resources for woodpecker species, with open pasture also offering some potential opportunities for over wintering species such as lapwing.
Reptiles 4.24 TVERC have provided three records of slow-worm Anguis fragilis within 1km of the site. The closest records occur at the Winnersh Allotments approximately 150 metres south of the site beyond the motorway.
4.25 The majority of habitats present at the site are not considered to offer sufficient cover to support populations of reptile species. However, two small areas, F2 and F3, of rough grassland and scrub do offer suitable habitat for reptiles. These areas lie close to the railway line to the south, which may provide connectivity between these and other areas. Rough grassland and scrub along Emm Brook to the east of the site is also considered to offer potential opportunities for reptile species.
Great crested newt 4.26 Records of great crested newts Triturus cristatus have been provided by TVERC from ten different locations within a 1km radius of the survey area, with the closest GCN record being from c.575 metres west of the site on the other side of the
6 Eaton M. A., Brown A. F, Noble D. G, Musgrove A. J, Hearn R, Aebischer N. J, Gibbons D. W, Evans A and Gregory R. D. (2009) Birds of Conservation Concern 3: the population status of birds in the United Kingdom, Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. British Birds 102, pp296–341.
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railway corridor. Other GCN records are from locations to the north of the A329(M) and west of the B3030. Multiple records have been supplied for some locations which appear to have been surveyed several times over the last decade. One additional GCN record was provided by the Local Authority Ecologist from a pond c.150 metres south-east of the site, which has recently been used as a receptor site for a GCN translocation. This pond is located on the other side of the M4 motorway. TVERC have also supplied various records of smooth newt Triturus vulgaris from within the data search area, with the closest smooth newt record being supplied from c.340 metres north of the site. Four records of common frog Rana temporaria have also been provided from within the search area. No records provided cover the site.
4.27 No standing waterbodies occur within the site and therefore no breeding opportunities for great crested newt or other amphibians exist within the proposed development area. With reference to online maps / aerial photographs three ponds occur within 500 meters of the site, comprising the GCN translocation pond c.150 meters south, a school pond c.340 meters to the north and an ornamental pond at about 500 meters north of the site. Whilst potential terrestrial opportunities for newts and other amphibians are present within the survey area, the potential for GCN to disperse onto the site from ponds within 500 meters is considered to be limited. Although GCN are known to occur within a pond c.150 meters south, the M4 which passes between the pond and the site represents a significant barrier to dispersal. Should GCN be present within the other ponds identified then potential impacts to GCN from development of the survey area are considered to be limited by distance and the location of ponds within built up situations, a landscape that is typically less permeable to newts.
Invertebrates 4.28 Several records of notable invertebrate species have been provided by TVERC for the data search area. Most of these records relate to the stag beetle Lucanus cervus and the small heath butterfly Coenonympha pamphilus. None of the stag beetle records cover part of the development site. The small heath was recorded within the 1km grid square that covers the site. Small heath is a widespread species which can occur in a range of grassland habitats. However it is thought that this species prefers well drained grassland dominated by fine-leaved grasses where the sward is short and sparse (e.g. downland and heathland communities). Therefore whilst small heath may use the site the habitats present are not considered to be ideal for this species.
4.29 Whilst the site is bound to support various common and widespread invertebrate species there is no indication that it is likely to be of significant value for rare or notable invertebrate species. However, fallen and standing deadwood habitats within the mature trees present at the site may offer potential for saproxylic beetles such as the stag beetle which is a UK and local BAP species.
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Evaluation of Ecological Features
4.30 With reference to the evaluation criteria set out in the methodology, a range of factors have to be considered when evaluating the ecological features of a site. Table 2 provides a consideration of the features of the site against a checklist of potentially relevant factors as set out in the IEEM evaluation guidelines.
Table 2: Evaluation Checklist Factors Status Notes Designated Sites and Features Absent No internationally important wildlife sites • Internationally cover the site or adjacent land or within important sites 5km of the site • Nationally important Present No nationally important sites cover the sites development site or adjacent land, but one SSSI occurs within 5km. 5 LNR’s also occur within 5km of the site • Sites of lower level Present No locally important sites cover the importance development site or adjacent land, but four LWSs occur within 1km. Hedgerows Regulations Present Certain hedgerows could potentially qualify as Important under the Hedgerows Regulations 1997 Biodiversity Value Absent - • Habitat designations • Non designated Present Semi-mature and mature trees across the habitats of value or site offer the potential to support a wide potential value range of species and also hold intrinsic value. • HAPs Present The HAP for Hedgerows within the Berkshire BAP is relevant. The HAP for Wetland Habitats may also be relevant to the eastern margin of the site. • Ancient Woodland Absent - • Protected species Potentially Nesting birds are likely to use hedgerows, present trees and scrub in the spring and summer. Bats may use the site for commuting and foraging, and roosts could potentially occur within trees. Reptiles and stag beetle could potentially occur at the site. • Rare species None - identified • Species records Absent No records have been provided within the site boundary however protected/notable species records have been provided from within 1km of the site. • SAP species Absent There are currently no SAPs within the Berkshire BAP. However, there is the potential for several UK BAP species to occur, e.g. stag beetle, reptile and bat species Large populations/important Absent None recorded. assemblages of species Injurious and legally controlled Present Himalayan balsam is present along the weeds banks of Emm Brook. Potential Value Absent - Secondary or supporting value Present The farmland habitats present provide a buffer to Emm Brook at present. Social/community value Absent -
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Economic value Absent -
Legal issues Present Protected species issues are discussed herein. Multi-functional features Absent -
4.31 Although a wide range of common botanical species are present within the grassland areas, no significant botanical interest has been identified.
4.32 A number of hedgerows that surround the site are mature and several are relatively species-rich. In particular hedgerows H1 and H2 have a good diversity of native woody species. These hedgerows and the linear strip of woodland adjacent to the brook are likely to provide habitat and movement corridors for a wide range of bird, mammal and invertebrate species therefore they are considered to be of ecological value at the Local level. A number of mature oak trees are present within the site borders and dissecting the site which are also considered to be of ecological value at the Local level.
4.33 Whilst not considered to be of significant botanical value, habitats within the site provide potential opportunities for a range of local wildlife, including BAP and protected species such as reptiles, foraging bats and nesting birds.
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5.0 Discussion & Recommendations
Potential Impacts & Recommendations
Designated sites 5.1 No statutorily designated wildlife sites are located within or immediately adjacent to this site, although one SSSI, Lodge Wood and Sandforth Mill SSSI, occurs within 5km. The closest point to this site is approximately 2.2km from the development and at this distance no direct impacts are anticipated as a result of development. In terms of indirect impacts to this site, these are anticipated to be minimal. Lodge Wood and Sandforth Mill SSSI comprises two small areas of wet woodland situated adjacent to Dinton Pastures Country Park and Levells Lake LNR. As discussed below these two sites are managed to accommodate large numbers of visitors, with footfall being directed away from sensitive areas. With such large areas available for informal amenity use in the local area it is not anticipated that additional disturbance of the SSSI would occur as a result of new development in the area.
5.2 Five Local Nature Reserves have been identified within 1km of the site, none of which cover the site or adjacent land. All five LNRs are separated from the site by the M4 motorway and A329(M) and development works at the site will not impact these sites directly. In terms of indirect impacts, none of these sites will be directly accessible from the proposed development area, although several of the closest sites will be accessible by car. However, in terms of sites such as Lavells Lake LNR and Alders Moors LNR these site are well equipped to receive visitors and therefore the modest increase in visitors that may be expected from new development is not considered likely to result in significant adverse impacts.
5.3 Four non-statutory Local Wildlife Sites (LWS) have been identified within 1km of the site, none of which cover the site or adjacent land. All four LWS are separated from the site by the M4 motorway and A329(M) but would be accessible by car. Given that these sites provide ample informal amenity, indirect impacts resulting from development of this land should be negligible assuming some immediate amenity space is provided alongside the proposed development.
Habitats 5.4 Although a range of common botanical species are present within the grassland areas it is generally not considered to be of particular botanical note. The majority of the site is composed of species poor semi-improved grassland that is not considered to be of significant botanical value.
5.5 The hedgerows at the site are likely to be important to a range of local wildlife for foraging, shelter, breeding and dispersal and the development should aim to retain these habitat linkages wherever possible. Hedgerows assessed as being relatively species-rich, i.e. numbers H1 and H2 should be a priority for retention within the final design scheme. It is recommended that hedgerows and tree lines are
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retained and enhanced wherever possible, with new native shrub planting being used to infill any gappy sections.
5.6 Mature and semi-mature trees at the site are considered to be of ecological value and these should be retained alongside development, wherever possible. Where hedgerows, mature and semi-mature trees are to be retained, a system of protection should be put in place to avoid accidental damage during construction. Arboricultural advice should be followed based on the guidance set out in BS 5837:2005, Trees in Relation to Construction7. This should also ensure that any off-site trees that are close to the site boundaries are adequately protected.
5.7 Emm Brook which runs along the eastern margin of the site is considered to provide a habitat feature of local importance as it provides habitat and movement opportunities for a range of local wildlife. Whilst the majority of the brook borders the site rather than lying within the site boundary it is recommended that the brook corridor should be protected from potential impacts of new development by the provision of an appropriate buffer zone. Implementation of habitat enhancement measures within such a buffer zone would also be welcomed to ensure that the functional nature of this habitat feature is retained.
5.8 In terms of retained habitats at the site it is recommended that a Management Plan be provided detailing how these habitats will be protected and maintained as part of any new development. Wherever possible measures for ecological enhancement should be incorporated with the aim of achieving some biodiversity gains in line with the objectives set out within PPS9. Appropriate management and ecological enhancement measures would also be in accordance with Wokingham Local Planning Policies WNC7: The Protection, Enhancement or Creation of Wildlife Corridors, and WNC8: Creating New Habitats Through Development. Opportunities for the provision of new wildlife habitats are discussed below in Section 5.26.
Bats 5.9 A number of mature trees at the site have potential to be used for roosting by bats, as they exhibit cavities, splits or other areas of deadwood. In addition, should bat be roosting within or close to the site it is likely that hedgerows and wooded areas within the site boundary would be used for foraging and commuting by bats.
5.10 Whilst it has been recommended that the majority of the mature trees and hedgerows be retained, it will be important to determine the level of usage and importance of particular landscape features across the site for bats. It is therefore recommended that bat activity surveys be undertaken to provide an indication of the quantity and nature of bat activity across the site. This information can be used to guide future development proposals to ensure that adequate provision for bats is made across the site. Typically for a site of type the approach would be to undertake transect surveys using a number of surveyors and possibly static
7 BSI (2005) British Standards. Trees in relation to construction – Recommendations. BS 5837:2005
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recording devices as appropriate. Typically three survey visits might be undertaken between May and August when bats are most active.
5.11 The potential for bat roosts to occur within trees at the site has been discussed above and should development proposals indicate that any such trees are to be removed or subject to tree surgery works then further roost assessment work will be required. This may involve ground based and/or tree climbing surveys and additional bat activity survey work to watch for bats emerging or returning to roost may also be required. Emergence / return to roost surveys are possible between May and August, with the maternity period falling between June and mid-July.
5.12 It should be noted that all species of bats and their roosts are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) and the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010. If bat roosts are identified within trees to be impacted by development it will be necessary to obtain a European Protected Species (EPS) licence from Natural England to authorise works that would otherwise be illegal. A suitable mitigation strategy would be required to obtain this licence to ensure that the development is not detrimental to the favourable conservation status of bats.
5.13 It is recommended that any new lighting to be installed at the site should minimise potential impacts to bats using retained hedgerows and trees, by avoiding unnecessary artificial light spill onto these habitats through the use of directional light sources and shielding where necessary. Data generated during the bat activity work that has been recommended should be used to inform any new external lighting scheme for the site.
Badgers 5.14 A brief check has been made for the presence of badgers during fieldwork at the site and whilst no evidence to suggest that badgers are resident on the site has been identified at present it is recommended that update badger survey work is undertaken prior to development. Ideally a check should be made during winter months (February-March would be best) when holes would be most visible. The scrub, hedgerows and woodland habitat within the site have the potential to conceal setts and the grassland areas and scrub provide potential foraging recourse for this species. Badgers and their setts are afforded protection under the Protection of Badgers Act 1992.
Water Voles 5.15 Emm Brook is not considered to provide optimal conditions for water vole and there are no records of this species in this section, which is somewhat isolated by its surroundings. It is not anticipated that water voles will occur within this area and assuming a buffer strip is retained alongside the watercourse to protect the brook, opportunities for water vole within this section should be maintained after development.
5.16 Nonetheless, whilst water voles are considered unlikely to occur in this location, this species and its burrows is afforded full protection under the Wildlife and
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Countryside Act 1981, as amended. It is therefore recommended that, as a precaution, a detailed survey for water voles be undertaken should impacts along the brook corridor be anticipated. This would involve a finger tip search of the brook banks within the area to be impacted and at least 50m up- and down-stream from this area, to look for water vole field signs. Water vole surveys are possible all year round, however they are most effective between March and October. In the unlikely event that water vole are found to be present specific mitigation and enhancement measures for this species would need to be developed.
Other Mammals 5.17 It has been noted that roe deer occur appear to use the site for foraging at certain times of the year. Development of the area will result in a loss of potential foraging habitat for this species, although other foraging opportunities will remain locally. This species is common and widespread in this part of the country and these no impact to the local conservation status of this species is anticipated.
Birds 5.18 The hedgerows, scrub and trees at the site offer potential nesting locations for a range of local bird species. Grassland areas at the site may offer some hunting opportunities for raptors (e.g. red kite, Schedule 1) and foraging opportunities for wintering birds, although the conditions for such species are not considered to be ideal. The records provided have not indicated that the site is of particular significance for nesting Schedule 1 bird species, however it is also possible that UK BAP species (such as song thrush) may occur.
5.19 In order to assess the importance of the site for nesting birds it is recommended that some bird survey work be undertaken. Initially, a minimum of three spring/summer visits (March to June) are recommended. The information generated should be used to assess the level of importance of the site for birds and guide development proposals.
5.20 Aside from the survey work recommended above, should any suitable nesting habitat (e.g. scrub and trees) need to be removed to facilitate development it should be noted that all wild birds are protected from killing and injury, and their nests and eggs are protected from damage and destruction, under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. Therefore, vegetation clearance should be avoid during the period between March and August (inclusive) when nesting birds are most likely to be present.
Reptiles 5.21 Two small areas of rough grassland habitat that is potentially suitable for widespread reptile species occurs within the site towards the south-west corner. These areas of habitat show some potential connectivity with other areas of suitable habitat via the railway corridor. Rough grassland and scrub also occurs along the brook corridor to the east of the site, offering some potential opportunities for reptiles in close proximity to the survey area.
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5.22 All British reptile species are listed within Schedule 5 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) and are afforded protection against killing and injury under parts of sub-section 9(1) of the Act. In addition all British reptile species are priority species within the UK BAP. A reptile presence/absence survey is recommended in areas of suitable habitat within the site to establish the presence/absence of reptiles. Should reptiles be found to be present then a Reptile Mitigation Strategy would then need to be developed and agreed with the Local Authority Ecologist as part of the planning process.
Great crested newt 5.23 The data search revealed the presence of several great crested newt records within 1km of the site. Whilst no standing water bodies occur within or immediately adjacent to the survey area, three ponds have been identified within c. 500 meters of the site. Although GCN are known to occur within the closest pond to the site, the M4 is considered to represent a barrier to dispersal and potential for GCN to disperse onto the site from other waterbodies identified is also considered to be limited (as discussed in Sections 4.26 and 4.27).
5.24 Whilst the potential for GCN to disperse into the proposed development is considered to be limited it is important to note that great crested newts and their habitats are protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) and the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010, under which it is an offence to deliberately capture, injure or kill, disturb or damage or disturb a breeding site or resting place for great crested newts.
5.25 Natural England guidelines recommend that the potential for GCN to occur within 500 meters of a proposed development site is investigated so that any potential impacts to GCN can be assessed. Whilst the potential for impacts to GCN is considered to be low at present, it is recommended that survey work be undertaken to establish the presence / absence of great crested newts within ponds occurring within c.500m of the site, where there is potential for newts to disperse onto the site. GCN survey work would typically involve a combination of Habitat Suitability Index (HSI) assessments and pond surveys. Pond surveys can only be undertaken between mid-March and mid-June, with at least half of the surveys undertaken between mid-April to mid-May. Should great created newts be identified during the course of the survey then a Mitigation Strategy would need to be developed and agreed as part of the planning process, and the need for the European Protected Species license from Natural England would need to be considered. It is recommended that GCN survey work be undertaken at an early stage so that provision can be made at an early point in the planning and design process.
Invertebrates 5.26 The site is considered likely to support a range of common invertebrates and some potential exists for stag beetle to utilize deadwood habitats. If possible any felled deadwood should be left on-site as log piles within the base of retained hedgerows, to provide opportunities for saproxylic invertebrates. Deadwood habitat within the ‘wooded’ area adjacent to the stream should be retained. Where
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possible mature trees containing standing deadwood should be retained to providing an on-going dead wood resource.
Ecological Enhancement
5.27 In addition to the recommendations made for specific habitats/species above, it is recommended that opportunities be explored to provide ecological enhancements in line with the guidance within PPS9, such as:
• Prescriptions for the future management of retained and enhanced habitats, such as the hedgerows, trees and any new wildlife planting should be included within a landscape and ecology management plan for the site to maximise their biodiversity value in the long term.
• It has been recommended that boundary features be enhanced with native planting. It is also recommended that landscape proposals explore opportunities to incorporate native species wherever possible.
• It has been recommended that a habitat buffer be provided along the eastern margin of the site to minimize any disturbance impacts to wildlife using the brook corridor. Such as buffer would provide opportunities for wildlife enhancement, through the use of native planting and the inclusion of wildlife features such as log piles etc. Such protection of the brook would good towards the targets set out in the local BAP for wetlands.
• Several bat boxes could be erected on suitably retained trees and bat roost units could be incorporated into new buildings to increase bat roosting opportunities at the site.
• Several bird nest boxes could be erected on suitable retained trees and on new buildings to provide opportunities for nesting birds.
• The positioning and specification for any new bird nesting and bat roosting features should be informed by the results of bat activity surveys and bird surveys, as recommended within this report.
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6.0 Summary and Conclusions
6.1 The proposed development site does not occur within or adjacent to any statutory or non-statutory wildlife site and no impacts to the ecological value of wildlife sites within 5km are anticipated.
6.2 The majority of the site comprises species poor semi-improved grassland that is not considered to be of significant botanical value. The hedgerows and semi mature/mature trees at the site are considered to be of local ecological value and these features are recommended for retention and enhancement wherever possible. Where loss of these features is unavoidable, appropriate compensatory planting and other measures should be provided, assuming that appropriate mitigation for any protected species present can also be provided. Several ecological enhancement measures are also recommended to provide new features for biodiversity at the site in line with PPS9.
6.3 Further surveys have been recommended to assess the impacts of development and inform any mitigation required:
• Bats – Bat activity surveys are recommended to provide an indication of the level and pattern of bat activity across the site and determine the presence of any features of key importance for foraging and/or commuting. Detailed inspections of semi mature and mature trees to be lost or subject to tree survey work, to explore their potential to support bat roosts, with further emergence / return to roost surveys also potentially being required. Bat activity surveys can be undertaken between May and August.
• Water Voles – Finger-tip search recommended should potential impacts to the brook corridor be anticipated. However, low potential for water to occur identified.
• Birds – Breeding bird survey work (March-July) is recommended to assess the value of the site for birds. The information generated can be used to guide mitigation and enhancement measures as appropriate.
• Reptiles – Presence/absence survey to be undertaken if development proposals involve the loss of rough grassland habitat as identified. Six checks to be undertaken between April-September.
• Great crested newts – HSI and/or presence/absence surveys of ponds within 500m to be undertaken (as appropriate) to inform an assessment of the likelihood of impacts to GCN occurring from development of the site.
6.4 Subject to the further surveys above and certain working methods and timing constraints to avoid potential impacts to water voles and nesting birds, it is
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considered that this site could be re-developed without significant residual ecological impacts.
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APPENDIX A
MAGIC Database Site Check Report and Plan
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http://www.magic.gov.uk/servlet/com.esri.esrimap.Esrimap?ServiceName=magicall& ... 28/09/2010 COUNTY: BERKSHIRE SITE NAME: LODGE WOOD AND SANDFORD MILL Status: Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) notified under Section 28 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 Local Planning Authorities: Wokingham District Council, Berkshire County Council National Grid Reference: SU779729/SU787736 Ordnance Survey Sheet 1:50,000: 175 1:10,000: SU77 SE Date Notified (Under 1949 Act): 1953 (part) Date of Last Revision: 1982 Date Notified (Under 1981 Act): 1985 Date of Last Revision: Area: 2.3 ha 5.7 ac Other information: Part of the site was included within the Loddon Valley SSSI, first notified in 1953. Lodge Wood is a nature reserve managed by Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Naturalists Trust.
Description and Reasons for Notification
This site consists of two small wet woodlands bordering the River Loddon, notable for large populations of the rare Loddon Lily.
The woodlands are situated on London Clay, which is largely overlain by alluvium at Sandford Mill and valley gravel at Lodge Wood. The poorly-drained and seasonally-waterlogged soils conform to the Fladbury 3 and Hurst associations, and consist of stoneless, fine, clay-like silts and loams. Both woodlands occur on relatively flat ground which is affected by groundwater and susceptible to intermittent flooding from the Loddon.
Although Lodge Wood is shown on Rocque's map of Berkshire in 1761 and may be an ancient woodland site, management has modified its original composition and structure. Both woodlands are dominated by alder and crack willow Salix fragilis, together with some ash. There is a relatively poorly developed understorey which includes hazel, dogwood, elder, blackthorn and red currant Ribes sylvestre. The southern part of Lodge Wood is drier, and dominated by pedunculate oak and ash, with some hawthorn and spindle and occasional planted exotics.
The humic soils which have high levels of nutrients following enrichment by floodwaters, support a limited ground flora, heavily dominated by stinging nettle Urtica dioica, goosegrass Galium aparine and ground-ivy Glechoma hederacea. Less common species include primrose Primula vulgaris, wood anemone Anemone nemorosa, dog's mercury Mercurialis perennis and lesser celandine Ranunculus ficaria, together with marsh marigold Caltha palustris and moschatel Adoxa moschatellina on wetter ground. The drier soils in the southern part of Lodge Wood support stands of bluebell Hyacinthoides non-scripta and wild daffodil Narcissus pseudonarcissus. Twenty-two species of moss and liverwort have been recorded.
Both Lodge Wood and Sandford Mill Woods support large colonies of Loddon Lily or summer snowflake Leucojum aestivum. This species has a very restricted distribution in Britain, and is listed in the British Red Data Book of vascular plants. In England it is largely confined to the Thames Basin, with one centre of distribution between Reading and Windsor, and another between Goring and Abingdon. It was first recorded from near Reading in 1799, and from the confluence of the Thames and Loddon in 1809. Because of its mode of dispersal the Loddon Lily is almost wholly associated with rivers, and the majority of colonies are found on islands or in dense willow carr. After flowering in April or May, when it is pollinated by bees, the fruits develop flotation chambers. Although they remain attached to the stem, in the event of flooding the stems break and the fruits are carried downstream and stranded amongst debris in thickets or on flood-plains. The bulbs can also be transported during heavy floods and deposited on river banks.
Although 48 native sites for Loddon Lily are known in England, there are very few sizeable populations. The main strongholds are the Thames east of Reading, and near the headwaters of the River Loddon, from which its common English name derives. The two small sites at Lodge Wood and Sandford Mill are estimated to contain over 10% of the total English population.
APPENDIX B
Biological Data Search Response from TVERC
Berkshire Local Wildlife Site Description
Site Name: Dinton Pastures Country Park
Site Code: SU77W02
Grid Reference: SU780724
Local Authority: Wokingham
Area (ha): 121.09
Last Survey Date: Most data comes from the 1980s and 1990s
Site Description This site is a large country park managed by Wokingham District Council. It is based around a number of old gravel pits that are managed for recreation and nature conservation. The site also includes areas of woodland, a small wet meadow and a larger area of grassland in the west.
Prepared by TVERC 30/07/2010 Berkshire Local Wildlife Site Description
Site Name: Furze Covert
Site Code: SU77V01
Grid Reference: SU798715
Local Authority: Wokingham
Area (ha): 3.1
Last Survey Date: 21/7/1981
Site Description An area of long established and mixed woodland. The northern end is mainly birch, pedunculate and turkey oaks. There is some old ash and field maple coppice and larch plantation at the edge. There is a pond with an area of lime at the edge along with planted alder and some willow. Further south there are small areas of hornbeam. Wild service tree has been recorded here though this is outside the boundary of the Wildlife Heritage Site.
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TVERC 03/04 SU86E01 Holt Copse Guidance on the various statutory and non-statutory wildlife site designations.
Site designations that protect the UK's natural heritage through statute
Local Nature Reserves (LNRs) (in England, Scotland and Wales)
National Nature Reserves (NNRs)
Ramsar sites
Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) (England, Scotland and Wales)
Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) and Sites of Community Importance (SCI)
Special Protection Areas (SPA)
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Produced by TVERC. Updated April 2009. Legally Protected & Notable/Rare Species Records Land East of Whatmore Lane, Winnersh Search Area
UKBAP and NERC Act Nat. Rare/ Sex/ Stage or European 2006 2009 BOCC Scarce Common Name Scientific Name Abundance Type Date Grid Ref Grid Ref Qualifier Master Site Sub-Site/Locality UK Legislation Legislation Species Notable Inverts. Status Plants Sorbus Whitebeam porrigentiformis 02/05/1984 SU804694 Holt Copse Scarce (VP) Whitebeam Sorbus rupicola 02/05/1984 SU804694 Holt Copse Scarce (VP) Hyacinthoides non- W&C Act 1981, Schedule 8, Section 13 Bluebell scripta 21/07/1981 SU797714 Furze Copse Part 2 Hyacinthoides non- W&C Act 1981, Schedule 8, Section 13 Bluebell scripta 02/05/1984 SU804694 Holt Copse Part 2 Hyacinthoides non- W&C Act 1981, Schedule 8, Section 13 Bluebell scripta 30/06/1986 SU804694 Holt Copse Part 2 Hyacinthoides non- W&C Act 1981, Schedule 8, Section 13 Bluebell scripta Abundant 12/08/2005 SU804694 Holt Copse Part 2 Hyacinthoides non- W&C Act 1981, Schedule 8, Section 13 Bluebell scripta Rare 12/08/2005 SU805693 Joel Park Part 2 Schedule 5, parts 5(a) and (b) (W&C Nationally Stag Beetle Lucanus cervus 1 male 25/05/1998 SU79706949 Reading Rd, Wokingham, RG4 1LJ Act 1981) Priority Sp. Notable B Kelburne Close, Winnersh, Wokingham, RG41 Schedule 5, parts 5(a) and (b) (W&C Nationally Stag Beetle Lucanus cervus 1 female 31/05/1998 SU782710 5JG. Act 1981) Priority Sp. Notable B Schedule 5, parts 5(a) and (b) (W&C Nationally Stag Beetle Lucanus cervus 1 male Jun-98 SU79606939 Chestnut Ave, Wokingham, RG41 3HW Act 1981) Priority Sp. Notable B Kelburne Close, Winnersh, Wokingham, RG41 Schedule 5, parts 5(a) and (b) (W&C Nationally Stag Beetle Lucanus cervus 2 male 02/06/1998 SU782710 5JG. Act 1981) Priority Sp. Notable B Schedule 5, parts 5(a) and (b) (W&C Nationally Stag Beetle Lucanus cervus 1 female 02/06/1998 SU782704 Winnersh, Berks, RG41 5AU. Act 1981) Priority Sp. Notable B Kelburne Close, Winnersh, Wokingham, RG41 Schedule 5, parts 5(a) and (b) (W&C Nationally Stag Beetle Lucanus cervus 1 female 06/06/1998 SU782710 5JG. Act 1981) Priority Sp. Notable B Kelburne Close, Winnersh, Wokingham, RG41 Schedule 5, parts 5(a) and (b) (W&C Nationally Stag Beetle Lucanus cervus 3 male 06/06/1998 SU782710 5JG. Act 1981) Priority Sp. Notable B Schedule 5, parts 5(a) and (b) (W&C Nationally Stag Beetle Lucanus cervus 13; 18 female; male 06/06/1998 SU79206930 Scots Drive, Wokingham, RG41 3XE Act 1981) Priority Sp. Notable B Schedule 5, parts 5(a) and (b) (W&C Nationally Stag Beetle Lucanus cervus 2; 13 female; male 06/06/1998 SU79106979 Woodlands Ave, Wokingham, RG41 3HL Act 1981) Priority Sp. Notable B Schedule 5, parts 5(a) and (b) (W&C Nationally Stag Beetle Lucanus cervus 1 male 07/06/1998 SU79706949 Reading Rd, Wokingham, RG4 1LJ Act 1981) Priority Sp. Notable B Schedule 5, parts 5(a) and (b) (W&C Nationally Stag Beetle Lucanus cervus 1 female 10/06/1998 SU787711 Winnersh County Primary School, Winnersh, Berks. Act 1981) Priority Sp. Notable B Schedule 5, parts 5(a) and (b) (W&C Nationally Stag Beetle Lucanus cervus 3 male 14/06/1998 SU79706949 Reading Rd, Wokingham, RG4 1LJ Act 1981) Priority Sp. Notable B Schedule 5, parts 5(a) and (b) (W&C Nationally Stag Beetle Lucanus cervus 1 female 14/06/1998 SU79706949 Reading Rd, Wokingham, RG4 1LJ Act 1981) Priority Sp. Notable B Kelburne Close, Winnersh, Wokingham, RG41 Schedule 5, parts 5(a) and (b) (W&C Nationally Stag Beetle Lucanus cervus 2 male 16/06/1998 SU782710 5JG. Act 1981) Priority Sp. Notable B Schedule 5, parts 5(a) and (b) (W&C Nationally Stag Beetle Lucanus cervus 2 male 20/06/1998 SU78307079 Danywern Drive, Winnersh, RG41 5NR. Act 1981) Priority Sp. Notable B Winnersh Crossroads,(near Texaco garage, Schedule 5, parts 5(a) and (b) (W&C Nationally Stag Beetle Lucanus cervus 1 male 22/06/1998 SU781706 Reading Road), Berks. Act 1981) Priority Sp. Notable B Schedule 5, parts 5(a) and (b) (W&C Nationally Stag Beetle Lucanus cervus 1 male 02/07/1998 SU787711 Winnersh County Primary School, Winnersh, Berks. Act 1981) Priority Sp. Notable B Schedule 5, parts 5(a) and (b) (W&C Nationally Stag Beetle Lucanus cervus 1 female 03/07/1998 SU786712 Watmore Lane, Winnersh, Wokingham, RG41 5JS. Act 1981) Priority Sp. Notable B Schedule 5, parts 5(a) and (b) (W&C Nationally Stag Beetle Lucanus cervus 1 male 09/07/1998 SU781710 Arbour Lane, Winnersh, Berks. Act 1981) Priority Sp. Notable B Schedule 5, parts 5(a) and (b) (W&C Nationally Stag Beetle Lucanus cervus 1 female 14/07/1998 SU786712 Watmore Lane, Winnersh, Wokingham, RG41 5JS. Act 1981) Priority Sp. Notable B female; Schedule 5, parts 5(a) and (b) (W&C Nationally Stag Beetle Lucanus cervus 1; 1 female 19/07/1998 SU797694 Reading Road, Wokingham, RG41 1LJ. Act 1981) Priority Sp. Notable B Schedule 5, parts 5(a) and (b) (W&C Nationally Stag Beetle Lucanus cervus 1 female 01/08/1998 SU786712 Watmore Lane, Winnersh, Wokingham, RG41 5JS. Act 1981) Priority Sp. Notable B Schedule 5, parts 5(a) and (b) (W&C Nationally Stag Beetle Lucanus cervus 6 male 20/05/1999 SU798698 Embrook Road, Wokingham Act 1981) Priority Sp. Notable B Schedule 5, parts 5(a) and (b) (W&C Nationally Stag Beetle Lucanus cervus 1 Adult 08/06/2005 SU794700 Emmbrook Cricket Ground by railway Act 1981) Priority Sp. Notable B
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UKBAP and NERC Act Nat. Rare/ Sex/ Stage or European 2006 2009 BOCC Scarce Common Name Scientific Name Abundance Type Date Grid Ref Grid Ref Qualifier Master Site Sub-Site/Locality UK Legislation Legislation Species Notable Inverts. Status Plants Schedule 5, parts 5(a) and (b) (W&C Nationally Stag Beetle Lucanus cervus 2 female Unknown SU797695 Reading Road, Wokingham, RG41 1LJ. Act 1981) Priority Sp. Notable B Coenonympha Small Heath pamphilus Present 1989 SU7870 1km Square Record Priority Sp. Coenonympha Small Heath pamphilus 1 26/05/1992 SU7870 1km Square Record Parts Of Winnersh & Dinton Pastures Priority Sp. Coenonympha Small Heath pamphilus 2-9 28/06/1992 SU7870 1km Square Record Parts Of Winnersh & Dinton Pastures Priority Sp. Great Crested Newt Triturus cristatus Present Eggs 2007 SU780715 Bluebell Meadows Pond, Winnersh, Berks Schedule 5 - all parts (W&C Act 1981) H & S Dir (An 2) Priority Sp. Great Crested Newt Triturus cristatus 24/05/2000 SU780715 Bluebell Meadows Pond, Winnersh, Berks Schedule 5 - all parts (W&C Act 1981) H & S Dir (An 2) Priority Sp. Great Crested Newt Triturus cristatus Present Adult 24/05/2000 SU780715 Winnersh, Berks Schedule 5 - all parts (W&C Act 1981) H & S Dir (An 2) Priority Sp. Junior Rangers Pond, Dinton Pastures, Hurst, Great Crested Newt Triturus cristatus 2 Female 23/05/2001 SU78437171 Berks Schedule 5 - all parts (W&C Act 1981) H & S Dir (An 2) Priority Sp. Male, Female, Great Crested Newt Triturus cristatus 1,1, present Eggs 10/04/2002 SU77857137 Translocation Pond, Winnersh, Berks Schedule 5 - all parts (W&C Act 1981) H & S Dir (An 2) Priority Sp. Great Crested Newt Triturus cristatus 24/05/2002 SU780719 Dinton Pastures Schedule 5 - all parts (W&C Act 1981) H & S Dir (An 2) Priority Sp. Great Crested Newt Triturus cristatus 1,present Male, Eggs 28/04/2003 SU77757082 470 Reading Road, Winnersh, Berks Schedule 5 - all parts (W&C Act 1981) H & S Dir (An 2) Priority Sp. Great Crested Newt Triturus cristatus 24/04/2004 SU780719 Dinton Pastures Schedule 5 - all parts (W&C Act 1981) H & S Dir (An 2) Priority Sp. Nelsons Pond, Dinton Pastures Country Park, Hust, Great Crested Newt Triturus cristatus 3,4 Male, Female 07/05/2005 SU78257195 Berks Schedule 5 - all parts (W&C Act 1981) H & S Dir (An 2) Priority Sp. Junior Rangers Pond, Dinton Pastures, Hurst, Great Crested Newt Triturus cristatus 1 Male 07/05/2005 SU78437169 Berks Schedule 5 - all parts (W&C Act 1981) H & S Dir (An 2) Priority Sp. Great Crested Newt Triturus cristatus 4,2 Male, Female 14/05/2006 SU780719 Dinton Pastures Schedule 5 - all parts (W&C Act 1981) H & S Dir (An 2) Priority Sp. Junior Rangers Pond, Dinton Pastures, Hurst, Great Crested Newt Triturus cristatus 2 Adult 18/05/2007 SU78437171 Berks Schedule 5 - all parts (W&C Act 1981) H & S Dir (An 2) Priority Sp. Male, Female, Great Crested Newt Triturus cristatus 1,1, present Eggs 30/03/2008 SU77877134 New Pond, Winnersh, Berks Schedule 5 - all parts (W&C Act 1981) H & S Dir (An 2) Priority Sp. Male, Female, Great Crested Newt Triturus cristatus 2,3, present Eggs 30/03/2008 SU78057113 Garden Pond, 74 Arbor Lane, Winnersh, Berks Schedule 5 - all parts (W&C Act 1981) H & S Dir (An 2) Priority Sp. Great Crested Newt Triturus cristatus 23 Eggs 14/04/2008 SU77857137 Translocation Pond, Winnersh, Berks Schedule 5 - all parts (W&C Act 1981) H & S Dir (An 2) Priority Sp. Great Crested Newt Triturus cristatus 14 Eggs 14/04/2008 SU77877134 New Pond, Winnersh, Berks Schedule 5 - all parts (W&C Act 1981) H & S Dir (An 2) Priority Sp. Male, Female, Great Crested Newt Triturus cristatus 1,1, present Eggs 16/04/2008 SU77857137 Translocation Pond, Winnersh, Berks Schedule 5 - all parts (W&C Act 1981) H & S Dir (An 2) Priority Sp. Great Crested Newt Triturus cristatus 3,1 Male, Female 16/04/2008 SU78057113 Garden Pond, 74 Arbor Lane, Winnersh, Berks Schedule 5 - all parts (W&C Act 1981) H & S Dir (An 2) Priority Sp. Male, Female, Great Crested Newt Triturus cristatus 9,7, present Eggs 16/04/2008 SU780715 Bluebell Meadows Pond, Winnersh, Berks Schedule 5 - all parts (W&C Act 1981) H & S Dir (An 2) Priority Sp. Great Crested Newt Triturus cristatus 1, present Female, Eggs 23/04/2008 SU77877134 New Pond, Winnersh, Berks Schedule 5 - all parts (W&C Act 1981) H & S Dir (An 2) Priority Sp. Great Crested Newt Triturus cristatus 3,1 Male, Female 23/04/2008 SU78057113 Garden Pond, 74 Arbor Lane, Winnersh, Berks Schedule 5 - all parts (W&C Act 1981) H & S Dir (An 2) Priority Sp. Male, Female, Great Crested Newt Triturus cristatus 13,14,present Eggs 23/04/2008 SU780715 Bluebell Meadows Pond, Winnersh, Berks Schedule 5 - all parts (W&C Act 1981) H & S Dir (An 2) Priority Sp. Male, Female, Great Crested Newt Triturus cristatus 30,29, present Eggs 30/04/2008 SU780715 Bluebell Meadows Pond, Winnersh, Berks Schedule 5 - all parts (W&C Act 1981) H & S Dir (An 2) Priority Sp. Nelsons Pond, Dinton Pastures Country Park, Hust, Great Crested Newt Triturus cristatus 6 Adult 01/05/2008 SU78257195 Berks Schedule 5 - all parts (W&C Act 1981) H & S Dir (An 2) Priority Sp. Long Pond, Dinton pastures Country Park, Hurst, Great Crested Newt Triturus cristatus Present Adult 01/05/2008 SU78407179 Berks Schedule 5 - all parts (W&C Act 1981) H & S Dir (An 2) Priority Sp. Great Crested Newt Triturus cristatus 2, present Male, Eggs 02/05/2008 SU77877134 New Pond, Winnersh, Berks Schedule 5 - all parts (W&C Act 1981) H & S Dir (An 2) Priority Sp. Great Crested Newt Triturus cristatus 33,12 Male, Female 02/05/2008 SU780715 Bluebell Meadows Pond, Winnersh, Berks Schedule 5 - all parts (W&C Act 1981) H & S Dir (An 2) Priority Sp. Great Crested Newt Triturus cristatus 1 Male 06/05/2008 SU77857137 Translocation Pond, Winnersh, Berks Schedule 5 - all parts (W&C Act 1981) H & S Dir (An 2) Priority Sp. Great Crested Newt Triturus cristatus 4,7 Male, Female 06/05/2008 SU77877134 New Pond, Winnersh, Berks Schedule 5 - all parts (W&C Act 1981) H & S Dir (An 2) Priority Sp. Great Crested Newt Triturus cristatus 1,1 Male, Female 06/05/2008 SU78057113 Garden Pond, 74 Arbor Lane, Winnersh, Berks Schedule 5 - all parts (W&C Act 1981) H & S Dir (An 2) Priority Sp. Male, Female, Great Crested Newt Triturus cristatus 33,10, present Eggs 06/05/2008 SU780715 Bluebell Meadows Pond, Winnersh, Berks Schedule 5 - all parts (W&C Act 1981) H & S Dir (An 2) Priority Sp. Great Crested Newt Triturus cristatus 1 Male 12/05/2008 SU78057113 Garden Pond, 74 Arbor Lane, Winnersh, Berks Schedule 5 - all parts (W&C Act 1981) H & S Dir (An 2) Priority Sp. Male, Female, Great Crested Newt Triturus cristatus 33,11, present Eggs 12/05/2008 SU780715 Bluebell Meadows Pond, Winnersh, Berks Schedule 5 - all parts (W&C Act 1981) H & S Dir (An 2) Priority Sp. Nelsons Pond, Dinton Pastures Country Park, Hust, Great Crested Newt Triturus cristatus 26 Male 15/05/2008 SU78257195 Berks Schedule 5 - all parts (W&C Act 1981) H & S Dir (An 2) Priority Sp. Long Pond, Dinton pastures Country Park, Hurst, Great Crested Newt Triturus cristatus 13 Male 15/05/2008 SU78407179 Berks Schedule 5 - all parts (W&C Act 1981) H & S Dir (An 2) Priority Sp.
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UKBAP and NERC Act Nat. Rare/ Sex/ Stage or European 2006 2009 BOCC Scarce Common Name Scientific Name Abundance Type Date Grid Ref Grid Ref Qualifier Master Site Sub-Site/Locality UK Legislation Legislation Species Notable Inverts. Status Plants Junior Rangers Pond, Dinton Pastures, Hurst, Great Crested Newt Triturus cristatus 11 Male 15/05/2008 SU78437169 Berks Schedule 5 - all parts (W&C Act 1981) H & S Dir (An 2) Priority Sp. Great Crested Newt Triturus cristatus Present 05/06/2008 SU77877134 Bluebell Meadows lined pond Schedule 5 - all parts (W&C Act 1981) H & S Dir (An 2) Priority Sp. Mungell's Pond north, Dinton Pastures, Hurst, Great Crested Newt Triturus cristatus 15,2 Adult, Male 18/06/2008 SU78167189 Berks Schedule 5 - all parts (W&C Act 1981) H & S Dir (An 2) Priority Sp. Nelsons Pond, Dinton Pastures Country Park, Hust, Great Crested Newt Triturus cristatus 5 Male 16/05/2009 SU78257195 Berks Schedule 5 - all parts (W&C Act 1981) H & S Dir (An 2) Priority Sp. Long Pond, Dinton pastures Country Park, Hurst, Great Crested Newt Triturus cristatus 3 Female 16/05/2009 SU78407179 Berks Schedule 5 - all parts (W&C Act 1981) H & S Dir (An 2) Priority Sp. Schedule 5, parts 5(a) and (b) (W&C Smooth Newt Triturus vulgaris 1995 SU782704 Winnersh, Berks Act 1981) Schedule 5, parts 5(a) and (b) (W&C Smooth Newt Triturus vulgaris 2,4 Male, Female 2007 SU780715 Bluebell Meadows Pond, Winnersh, Berks Act 1981) Schedule 5, parts 5(a) and (b) (W&C Smooth Newt Triturus vulgaris Present Adult 17/06/1995 SU782704 Winnersh, Berks Act 1981) Schedule 5, parts 5(a) and (b) (W&C Smooth Newt Triturus vulgaris 20/07/1997 SU77607185 Tuftys Corner Lake, Dinton Pastures, Hurst, Berks Act 1981) Schedule 5, parts 5(a) and (b) (W&C Smooth Newt Triturus vulgaris 29/08/1997 SU787712 Winnersh CPS, Winnersh, Berks Act 1981) Schedule 5, parts 5(a) and (b) (W&C Smooth Newt Triturus vulgaris 24/05/2000 SU780715 Winnersh, Berks Act 1981) Schedule 5, parts 5(a) and (b) (W&C Smooth Newt Triturus vulgaris 05/02/2001 SU780715 Winnersh, Berks Act 1981) Schedule 5, parts 5(a) and (b) (W&C Smooth Newt Triturus vulgaris 05/05/2001 SU77757082 470 Reading Road, Winnersh, Berks Act 1981) Schedule 5, parts 5(a) and (b) (W&C Smooth Newt Triturus vulgaris 06/05/2001 SU77757082 470 Reading Road, Winnersh, Berks Act 1981) Schedule 5, parts 5(a) and (b) (W&C Smooth Newt Triturus vulgaris 07/05/2001 SU77757082 470 Reading Road, Winnersh, Berks Act 1981) Schedule 5, parts 5(a) and (b) (W&C Smooth Newt Triturus vulgaris 1,4 Male, Female 23/05/2001 SU78437171 Dinton Pastures Act 1981) Junior Rangers Pond, Dinton Pastures, Hurst, Schedule 5, parts 5(a) and (b) (W&C Smooth Newt Triturus vulgaris 4,1 Male, Female 23/05/2001 SU78437171 Berks Act 1981) Schedule 5, parts 5(a) and (b) (W&C Smooth Newt Triturus vulgaris 24/04/2004 SU780719 Dinton Pastures Act 1981) Junior Rangers Pond, Dinton Pastures, Hurst, Schedule 5, parts 5(a) and (b) (W&C Smooth Newt Triturus vulgaris 1 Female 07/05/2005 SU78437169 Berks Act 1981) Schedule 5, parts 5(a) and (b) (W&C Smooth Newt Triturus vulgaris 2,2 Male, Female 14/05/2006 SU784717 Dinton Pastures Act 1981) Schedule 5, parts 5(a) and (b) (W&C Smooth Newt Triturus vulgaris Present Adult 18/05/2007 SU780719 Dinton Pastures Act 1981) Schedule 5, parts 5(a) and (b) (W&C Smooth Newt Triturus vulgaris 2 Male 20/05/2007 SU78387187 Snail Pond, Dinton Pastures, Hurst, Berks Act 1981) Schedule 5, parts 5(a) and (b) (W&C Smooth Newt Triturus vulgaris 1 Male 03/03/2008 SU782704 Winnersh, Berks Act 1981) Schedule 5, parts 5(a) and (b) (W&C Smooth Newt Triturus vulgaris 1 Adult 30/03/2008 SU77877134 New Pond, Winnersh, Berks Act 1981) Schedule 5, parts 5(a) and (b) (W&C Smooth Newt Triturus vulgaris Present Adult 30/03/2008 SU78057113 Garden Pond, 74 Arbor Lane, Winnersh, Berks Act 1981) Schedule 5, parts 5(a) and (b) (W&C Smooth Newt Triturus vulgaris 40 Adult 30/04/2008 SU780715 Bluebell Meadows Pond, Winnersh, Berks Act 1981) Nelsons Pond, Dinton Pastures Country Park, Hust, Schedule 5, parts 5(a) and (b) (W&C Smooth Newt Triturus vulgaris Present Adult 01/05/2008 SU78257195 Berks Act 1981) Long Pond, Dinton pastures Country Park, Hurst, Schedule 5, parts 5(a) and (b) (W&C Smooth Newt Triturus vulgaris Present Adult 01/05/2008 SU78407179 Berks Act 1981) Schedule 5, parts 5(a) and (b) (W&C Smooth Newt Triturus vulgaris 3,2 Male, Female 02/05/2008 SU77857137 Translocation Pond, Winnersh, Berks Act 1981) Schedule 5, parts 5(a) and (b) (W&C Smooth Newt Triturus vulgaris 50 Adult 02/05/2008 SU780715 Bluebell Meadows Pond, Winnersh, Berks Act 1981) Schedule 5, parts 5(a) and (b) (W&C Smooth Newt Triturus vulgaris 5,6 Male, Female 06/05/2008 SU77877134 New Pond, Winnersh, Berks Act 1981)
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UKBAP and NERC Act Nat. Rare/ Sex/ Stage or European 2006 2009 BOCC Scarce Common Name Scientific Name Abundance Type Date Grid Ref Grid Ref Qualifier Master Site Sub-Site/Locality UK Legislation Legislation Species Notable Inverts. Status Plants Long Pond, Dinton pastures Country Park, Hurst, Schedule 5, parts 5(a) and (b) (W&C Smooth Newt Triturus vulgaris 16/05/2009 SU78407179 Berks Act 1981) Schedule 5, parts 5(a) and (b) (W&C Palmate Newt Triturus helveticus 29/08/1999 SU782704 Winnersh, Berks Act 1981) Schedule 5, parts 5(a) and (b) (W&C Common Frog Rana temporaria 05/02/2001 SU782715 Winnersh, Berks Act 1981) Schedule 5, parts 5(a) and (b) (W&C Common Frog Rana temporaria 1 Adult 30/03/2008 SU77877134 New Pond, Winnersh, Berks Act 1981) Schedule 5, parts 5(a) and (b) (W&C Common Frog Rana temporaria Present Adult 16/04/2008 SU78057113 Garden Pond, 74 Arbor Lane, Winnersh, Berks Act 1981) Nelsons Pond, Dinton Pastures Country Park, Hust, Schedule 5, parts 5(a) and (b) (W&C Common Frog Rana temporaria Present Adult 01/05/2008 SU78257195 Berks Act 1981) Schedule 5, parts 1, 5(a) and (b) (W&C Slow-worm Anguis fragilis 1 1981 SU80036949 Brook Close, Wokingham Act 1981) Priority Sp. Schedule 5, parts 1, 5(a) and (b) (W&C Slow-worm Anguis fragilis 1 1981 SU80036949 Brook Close, Wokingham Act 1981) Priority Sp. Schedule 5, parts 1, 5(a) and (b) (W&C Slow-worm Anguis fragilis Present 18/05/2004 SU8023869047 St Paul's Gate Act 1981) Priority Sp. Schedule 5, parts 1, 5(a) and (b) (W&C Slow-worm Anguis fragilis Present 19/06/2006 SU7784570933 Bathurst Road Act 1981) Priority Sp. Schedule 5, parts 1, 5(a) and (b) (W&C Slow Worm Anguis fragilis Present Adult 01/08/2009 SU789701 Winnersh Allotments, Reading Road, Winnersh Act 1981) Priority Sp. Summer Schedule 5, parts 1, 5(a) and (b) (W&C Slow Worm Anguis fragilis 3 Adult 2007 SU789701 Winnersh Allotments, Reading Road, Winnersh Act 1981) Priority Sp. Schedule 5, parts 1, 5(a) and (b) (W&C Grass Snake Natrix natrix Present Adult 01/06/1998 SU780719 Dinton Pastures Act 1981) Priority Sp. Schedule 5, parts 1, 5(a) and (b) (W&C Grass Snake Natrix natrix 28/09/2005 SU780719 Dinton Pastures Act 1981) Priority Sp. Dinton 01/01/2005- Pastures Stock Dove Columba oenas Present 31/12/2005 SU77887188 Country Park Dinton Pastures Country Park (part) Amber List Green Woodpecker Picus viridis Present 12/08/2005 SU804694 Holt Copse Amber List adult: calling/vocalis ing, feeding, Song Thrush Turdus philomelos 1 in flight Mar-00 SU803699 Matthewsgreen Road, Wokingham Priority Sp. Red List adult; Dinton calling/vocalis Pastures Song Thrush Turdus philomelos 1 ing 01/04/2000 SU782718 Country Park Priority Sp. Red List present; Dinton singing/matin Pastures Song Thrush Turdus philomelos 1; 1 g calls 16/04/2000 SU782718 Country Park Priority Sp. Red List Song Thrush Turdus philomelos 2 adult 27/04/2000 SU797696 Marks Road, Wokingham Priority Sp. Red List Song Thrush Turdus philomelos 1 adult 29/04/2000 SU804695 Jubilee Avenue,Wokingham Priority Sp. Red List Song Thrush Turdus philomelos 1 adult 01/05/2000 SU805693 Holt Copse Priority Sp. Red List Song Thrush Turdus philomelos 1 adult; in flight 10/06/2000 SU797697 Emmbrook Rd, Wokingham Priority Sp. Red List present; Song Thrush Turdus philomelos 1; 1 feeding 08/07/2000 SU803699 No. 18 Matthewsgreen Road, Wokingham Priority Sp. Red List Song Thrush Turdus philomelos 1 adult 18/07/2000 SU805692 Holt Lane, Wokingham Priority Sp. Red List Song Thrush Turdus philomelos Present 12/08/2005 SU805693 Joel Park Priority Sp. Red List Bats Chiroptera 01/03/2006 SU7872970073 292 Reading Road, Winnersh Schedule 5 - all parts (W&C Act 1981) H & S Dir Unidentified Bat Myotis 12 23/08/1983 SU7870 1km Square Record Winnersh - house Schedule 5 - all parts (W&C Act 1981) H & S Dir Bearwood College, near Wokingham, Ice House in Natterer's Bat Myotis nattereri 14 Hibernaculum 1996 SU777690 woodland Schedule 5 - all parts (W&C Act 1981) H & S Dir (An 4,5) Bearwood College, near Wokingham, Ice House in Natterer's Bat Myotis nattereri 2 Hibernaculum 1997 SU777690 woodland Schedule 5 - all parts (W&C Act 1981) H & S Dir (An 4,5) Bearwood College, near Wokingham, Ice House in Natterer's Bat Myotis nattereri 1 Hibernaculum 2001 SU777690 woodland Schedule 5 - all parts (W&C Act 1981) H & S Dir (An 4,5) Daubenton's Bat Myotis daubentoni ? Hibernaculum 1995 SU777690 Bearwood College, Wokingham, Ice House Schedule 5 - all parts (W&C Act 1981) H & S Dir (An 4,5) Noctule Bat Nyctalus noctula 2 14/06/1995 SU805693 Holt Lane - tree Schedule 5 - all parts (W&C Act 1981) H & S Dir (An 4,5) Priority Sp. Pipistrelle Bat species Pipistrellus sp. 44 21/05/1997 SU7870 1km Square Record Winnersh - house Schedule 5 - all parts (W&C Act 1981) H & S Dir (An 4,5)
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UKBAP and NERC Act Nat. Rare/ Sex/ Stage or European 2006 2009 BOCC Scarce Common Name Scientific Name Abundance Type Date Grid Ref Grid Ref Qualifier Master Site Sub-Site/Locality UK Legislation Legislation Species Notable Inverts. Status Plants Pipistrelle Bat species Pipistrellus sp. 01/06/2002 SU7791070384 9 Bayley Court Winnersh RG41 5HT Schedule 5 - all parts (W&C Act 1981) H & S Dir (An 4,5) Pipistrelle Bat species Pipistrellus Present Roost Aug-07 SU7757070064 4 St Catherines Close Sindlesham Schedule 5 - all parts (W&C Act 1981) H & S Dir (An 4,5) Pipistrelle Bat species Pipistrellus sp. Roost 1994 - 2000 SU804697 Unknown Schedule 5 - all parts (W&C Act 1981) H & S Dir (An 4,5) Brown Long-eared Bat Plecotus auritus 1 Hibernaculum 1996 SU777690 Bear Wood near Wokingham., Ice House Schedule 5 - all parts (W&C Act 1981) H & S Dir (An 4,5) Priority Sp. Brown Long-eared Bat Plecotus auritus 1 Hibernaculum 1997 SU777690 Bear Wood near Wokingham., Ice House Schedule 5 - all parts (W&C Act 1981) H & S Dir (An 4,5) Priority Sp. Brown Long-eared Bat Plecotus auritus 01/09/2002 SU7952671746 The Furze Dunt Ave Hurst RG10 0SY Schedule 5 - all parts (W&C Act 1981) H & S Dir (An 4,5) Priority Sp. Brown Long-eared Bat Plecotus auritus 01/07/2004 SU7941669279 Little Sprinfield, 12 Chestnut Avenue, Wokingham Schedule 5 - all parts (W&C Act 1981) H & S Dir (An 4,5) Priority Sp. Brown Long-eared Bat Plecotus auritus Few 01/04/2005 SU7931570084 Wayside, Old Forest Rd, Winnersh Schedule 5 - all parts (W&C Act 1981) H & S Dir (An 4,5) Priority Sp. The Old Crown Cottage, Dunt Lane, Hurst RG10 Brown Long-eared Bat Plecotus auritus 01/03/2006 SU7928371690 0TB Schedule 5 - all parts (W&C Act 1981) H & S Dir (An 4,5) Priority Sp. Brown Long-eared Bat Plecotus auritus Present Roost Feb-07 SU7947169395 17 Chestnut Ave Wokingham Schedule 5 - all parts (W&C Act 1981) H & S Dir (An 4,5) Priority Sp. 01/01/2003- Schedule 5, parts 4(a) and (b) (W&C Water Vole Arvicola terrestris 3 31/12/2003 SU79797203 Dunt Avenue (east) Act 1981) Priority Sp. 01/01/2003- Schedule 5, parts 4(a) and (b) (W&C Water Vole Arvicola terrestris Present Signs 31/12/2003 SU79797203 Dunt Avenue (east) Act 1981) Priority Sp. 01/01/2003- Schedule 5, parts 4(a) and (b) (W&C Water Vole Arvicola terrestris Present Signs 31/12/2003 SU79787202 Dunt Avenue (east) Act 1981) Priority Sp. 01/01/2003- Schedule 5, parts 4(a) and (b) (W&C Water Vole Arvicola terrestris Present Signs 31/12/2003 SU79597183 Dunt Avenue (west) Act 1981) Priority Sp. Badger Meles meles 1 dead 18/04/2006 SU805706 A329(M) east bound hard shoulder Badger Act 1992 Badger Meles meles Sett 03/11/2004 SU8040069600 Badger Act 1992 Badger Meles meles Sett 13/04/2005 SU7900070000 Reading Rd Winnersh Badger Act 1992
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APPENDIX C
Biological Data Search Response from Berkshire Bat Group
Berkshire & South Buckinghamshire Bat Group Search of Group Records
Anna Price CSA Environmental
Dear Anna
Search of Group Bat Records around SU7970
I have checked the 9 grid squares you requested and find that we have the following record
SU7871 – Pipistrelle (roost) SU785714 - Noctule SU8069 - Pipistrelle (roost) SU805695 - Brown Long Eared
However I must, as usual, point out that our records should not be considered a complete record of bats in the area since we only record sites where we, as a Bat Group, have been called to assist members of the public or Natural England (what was English Nature) deal with ‘bat problems’ or to take part in National Monitoring of bats for the Bat Conservation Trust. To be certain what bats may or may not be present it would be necessary to undertakes a detailed bat survey at various times throughout the year.
The fee for this search of our records is £36 and an invoice is also attached. Payment can be made electronically into the Berks and South Bucks Account by quoting the following – Nationwide Building Society Sort Code 07-00-93 and Account Number 33333334 reference 0361/701826930. IT IS MOST IMPORTANT TO QUOTE THE REFERENCE EXACTLY AND IN FULL.
Please send an advice regarding any such payment to: K.G.Mekka, Group Treasurer, 57 St John’s Road, Caversham, RG4 5AL
or by e-mail to [email protected]
Yours sincerely Frank Bover [email protected]
APPENDIX D
Biological Data Search Response from Berkshire Ornithological Society
Species Location Grid Ref Date No. Comments Mute Swan Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 13/06/2008 Mute Swan Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 18/06/2008 Canada Goose Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 10/06/2008 Canada Goose Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 13/06/2008 Canada Goose Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 18/06/2008 Egyptian Goose Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 10/06/2008 Mallard Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 10/06/2008 Mallard Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 13/06/2008 Mallard Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 18/06/2008 Tufted Duck Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 10/06/2008 Tufted Duck Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 18/06/2008 Pheasant Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 13/06/2008 Pheasant Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 18/06/2008 Great Crested Grebe Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 13/06/2008 Cormorant Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 18/06/2008 Little Egret M4 Junction 10 SU7970 28/01/2009 1 In flooded field just N of A329(M) sliproad onto East‐bound M4 Honey‐buzzard M4 Junction 10 SU7970 13/09/2002 1 notes sent to County Recorder Dark morph drifting very slowly SE(ish) and low about 1/4 mile south of the Honey‐buzzard A329(M) SU7970 17/09/2008 1 M4 junction Considered to be this species low alongside the M4 just east of junc. 10. It had kite jizz (gangly with twisting tail) but all dark (cp.marsh harrier) but with a minimal v in the tail. It was mobbed by crows on the north side of the Black Kite M4 Junction 10 SU7970 21/03/2002 1 motorway. (sighting b Red Kite M4 Junction 10 SU7970 16/06/2002 1 Between junctions 12 and 13 Red Kite M4 Junction 10 ‐ 13 SU7970 11/01/2003 1 Red Kite M4 Junction 10 SU7970 09/02/2003 1 Being mobbed by rooks over the motorway Red Kite M4 Junction 10 ‐ 11 SU7970 02/12/2003 1 Red Kite A329(M) SU7970 29/04/2005 1 Over A329 (M) / Anderson Avenue Red Kite M4 Junction 10 SU7970 02/06/2005 1 Red Kite M4 Junction 10 SU7970 23/06/2005 1 Red Kite M4 Junction 10 SU7970 23/12/2005 1 Seen from the A329M between Reading and Winnersh Triangle. It was flying Red Kite A329(M) SU7970 20/01/2006 1 south of the road, probably in the region of Earley station. Red Kite A329(M) SU7970 25/03/2007 1 Between M4 and Bracknell junctions Red Kite A329(M) SU7970 22/05/2007 1 Red Kite A329(M) SU7970 23/09/2007 Red Kite M4 Junction 10 SU7970 29/11/2007 1 soaring Red Kite A329(M) SU7970 07/01/2008 1 Red Kite Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 10/06/2008 Red Kite Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 13/06/2008 Red Kite Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 18/06/2008 Red Kite A329(M) SU7970 15/12/2008 1 Red Kite M4 Junction 10 SU7970 10/10/2009 1 Red Kite M4 Junction 10 SU7970 27/11/2009 1 Sparrowhawk A329(M) SU7970 15/09/2001 1 Buzzard M4 Junction 10 SU7970 17/03/2002 1 Buzzard M4 Junction 10 SU7970 29/04/2002 1 South over the motorway about 2 miles east of junction 10 Buzzard M4 Junction 10 SU7970 16/06/2002 1 Between junctions 13 and 14 Buzzard A329(M) SU7970 21/06/2002 1 Buzzard A329(M) SU7970 28/06/2002 1 Buzzard M4 Junction 10 SU7970 14/08/2002 2 Approaching Winnersh Buzzard M4 Junction 10 SU7970 14/08/2002 1 Soaring just south of M4 at 12:10. Buzzard A329(M) SU7970 14/08/2002 1 Buzzard M4 Junction 10 SU7970 15/09/2002 1 Buzzard A329(M) SU7970 18/09/2002 1 low and just east of motorway junction towards wokingham direction Buzzard M4 Junction 10 SU7970 02/10/2002 1 Buzzard M4 Junction 10 SU7970 06/11/2002 1 Buzzard A329(M) SU7970 11/01/2003 1 M4 junction Buzzard M4 Junction 10 ‐ 13 SU7970 11/01/2003 2 Buzzard M4 Junction 10 SU7970 03/05/2003 1 Buzzard M4 Junction 10 SU7970 25/06/2003 1 Buzzard M4 Junction 10 SU7970 22/07/2003 2 2 over Buzzard M4 Junction 10 SU7970 16/11/2003 1 Flying NE mobbed by Carrion Crow approx. 150 yds N of Coppid Beech Buzzard A329(M) SU7970 23/02/2004 2 roundabout. Buzzard M4 Junction 10 SU7970 24/04/2004 1 Buzzard M4 Junction 10 SU7970 02/11/2005 1 Buzzard A329(M) SU7970 24/11/2005 2 Crossing to the west just north of M4 J10 Buzzard M4 Junction 10 SU7970 03/01/2006 1 Buzzard M4 Junction 10 SU7970 28/04/2006 3 Buzzard A329(M) SU7970 20/09/2006 2 Pair over road near Binfield/Wokingham junction Buzzard M4 Junction 10 SU7970 18/04/2007 1 Buzzard A329(M) SU7970 22/05/2007 1 Buzzard M4 Junction 10 SU7970 29/05/2007 1 Buzzard M4 Junction 10 SU7970 04/03/2008 1 overhead Buzzard A329(M) SU7970 11/03/2008 1 Just south of J10 M4 Buzzard A329(M) SU7970 19/03/2008 1 Being mobbed by crow at Crooked Billet roundabout Buzzard A329(M) SU7970 22/04/2008 1 Soaring over field south of M4 Junc 10 Buzzard A329(M) SU7970 21/05/2008 1 Flying over near Coppid Beech jct Buzzard Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 18/06/2008 Buzzard A329(M) SU7970 11/05/2009 1 Flying over Coppid Beech roundabout Kestrel M4 Junction 10 ‐ 13 SU7970 12/01/2003 2 Kestrel A329(M) SU7970 03/01/2004 3 All perched in frosty weather. Kestrel M4 Junction 10 SU7970 31/05/2004 1 hovering Kestrel M4 Junction 10 SU7970 19/02/2005 1 over Kestrel A329(M) SU7970 08/01/2008 Kestrel A329(M) SU7970 08/01/2008 1 Kestrel A329(M) SU7970 01/02/2008 1 Hovering at side of motorway between Bracknell and M4 interchange Kestrel Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 10/06/2008 Kestrel Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 13/06/2008 Kestrel Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 18/06/2008 Merlin M4 Junction 10 SU7970 14/03/2004 1 male, M4 flew low south over motorway at SU805713 (Bill Hill area) Merlin M4 Junction 10 SU7970 13/02/2009 1 fem Hobby M4 Junction 10 SU7970 02/05/2002 1 BBB Hobby A329(M) SU7970 01/05/2006 1 Over adjacent to Dinton Hobby M4 Junction 10 SU7970 28/05/2006 1 Peregrine M4 Junction 10 SU7970 23/01/2002 1
fem Observed from Coppid Beech along considerable stretch of A329M to Peregrine M4 Junction 10 SU7970 02/05/2008 1 Winnersh, confirming Bracknell birds hunt over the Loddon valley area. Moorhen Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 10/06/2008 Moorhen Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 13/06/2008 Moorhen Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 18/06/2008 Coot Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 10/06/2008 Coot Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 13/06/2008 Coot Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 18/06/2008
Golden Plover M4 Junction 10 SU7970 30/01/2005 150 Flew over motorway about 1 mile east of junction with about 500 Lapwing Golden Plover M4 Junction 10 SU7970 15/04/2005 25 In flight over fields N of M4, 2m W of J10 Golden Plover M4 Junction 10 SU7970 22/03/2006 50 Golden Plover M4 Junction 10 SU7970 04/04/2006 40 About 40 landing on field north side of M4, 2 miles east of J10. Golden Plover M4 Junction 10 SU7970 01/12/2009 100 Approx, in field on N side of M4, 1km E of J10 Lapwing A329(M) SU7970 08/01/2008 15 Black‐headed Gull Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 10/06/2008 Woodpigeon M4 Junction 10 SU7970 17/12/2007 500 perched Woodpigeon Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 10/06/2008 Woodpigeon Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 13/06/2008 Woodpigeon Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 18/06/2008 Collared Dove Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 10/06/2008 Collared Dove Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 18/06/2008 Ring‐necked Parakeet A329(M) SU7970 21/04/2008 5 Flying east over carriageway Ring‐necked Parakeet M4 Junction 10 SU7970 04/09/2008 1 Flying W along M4 ... two sightings today W of usual range Ring‐necked Parakeet M4 Junction 10 SU7970 09/09/2008 1 Heading W along M4 in rush hour .... perhaps he has a job in the City? Barn Owl A329(M) SU7970 12/04/2003 1 E of A329M just S of M4 Just to additional to the note below. One dead on the south bound carridgeway last Friday and one dead on the north bound section today about Barn Owl A329(M) SU7970 25/02/2008 2 1 mile south of the M4.
Barn Owl A329(M) SU7970 25/02/2008 2 My neighbour reported two road kill barn owls between M4 and Binfield exit. Barn Owl M4 Junction 10 SU7970 03/03/2009 1 Over slip‐road from M4,E to A329(M),S. Little Owl A329(M) SU7970 19/04/2002 1 Perched on road‐side tree near Wokingham junction Tawny Owl M4 Junction 10 SU7970 08/07/2002 1 Dead on road Swift Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 10/06/2008 Swift Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 13/06/2008 Green Woodpecker M4 Junction 10 SU7970 20/07/2002 1 Green Woodpecker Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 18/06/2008 Swallow Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 10/06/2008 Swallow Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 18/06/2008 House Martin Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 10/06/2008 House Martin Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 13/06/2008 House Martin Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 18/06/2008 Grey Wagtail Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 18/06/2008 Pied Wagtail Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 10/06/2008 Pied Wagtail Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 13/06/2008 Wren Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 10/06/2008 Wren Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 13/06/2008 Wren Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 18/06/2008 Dunnock Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 10/06/2008 Robin Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 10/06/2008 Robin Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 13/06/2008 Robin Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 18/06/2008 Blackbird Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 10/06/2008 Blackbird Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 13/06/2008 Blackbird Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 18/06/2008 200 maybe more feeding in field on east of road last field before bridge over Fieldfare A329(M) SU7970 15/02/2002 200 A329M. Mistle Thrush Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 18/06/2008 Blackcap Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 13/06/2008 Blackcap Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 18/06/2008 singing from gorse by the A329M/A329 interchange ‐ unexpected bonus from Lesser Whitethroat A329(M) SU7970 23/04/2009 1 a timed walk! Whitethroat Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 13/06/2008 Chiffchaff Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 18/06/2008 Long‐tailed Tit Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 13/06/2008 Blue Tit Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 10/06/2008 Blue Tit Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 13/06/2008 Blue Tit Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 18/06/2008 Great Tit Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 10/06/2008 Great Tit Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 13/06/2008 Great Tit Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 18/06/2008 Magpie Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 10/06/2008 Magpie Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 13/06/2008 Magpie Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 18/06/2008 Jackdaw Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 10/06/2008 Jackdaw Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 13/06/2008 Jackdaw Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 18/06/2008 Carrion Crow Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 10/06/2008 Carrion Crow Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 13/06/2008 Carrion Crow Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 18/06/2008 Starling Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 18/06/2008 Chaffinch Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 10/06/2008 Chaffinch Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 13/06/2008 Chaffinch Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 18/06/2008 Greenfinch Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 10/06/2008 Greenfinch Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 13/06/2008 Greenfinch Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 18/06/2008 Goldfinch Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 13/06/2008 Bullfinch A329(M) SU7970 22/06/2005 2 m+f ‐ Pair flew across A329M at Coppid Beech roundabout Reed Bunting Newtown, R. Thames (Henley‐on‐Thames) Su7781 10/06/2008
APPENDIX E
Habitats Plan (CSA/1668/100)
Legend
Site boundary
n Target note
R Fn Field number
Hn Hedge number
S Species-poor semi-improved grassland S
F5 R Rough grassland
S Hedgerow H3 Defunct hedgerow
H2 Scattered scrub H4 F4 Scattered tree S
Broad-leaved woodland F7 F6 S H5 S Tall ruderal H7 H6 Brook/ditch F3 1 S Dry ditch H1 R F1 Building (shed) S
Fence
F2 Target notes
1. Mammal hole under tree stump.
5F Deer Park Business Centre, Project Watmore Lane, Winnersh Date November 2010 Drawing Number CSa/1668/100 Woollas Hall, Eckington, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 3DN Title Habitats Plan Scale Not to scale Revision - t 01386 751100 f 01386 751144 environmental planninge [email protected] Client Taylor Wimpey PLC Drawn JW Checked AP