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TR010044 Volume 6 6.3 Environmental Statement Appendix 8.3: Terrestrial Habitats including Hedgerows
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Table of contents
Chapter Pages 1 1 Introduction 3 1.1 Background and scope of works 3 2 Legislation and policy 4 2.1 Legislation 4 2.2 Policy framework 5 3 Methods 13 3.1 Desk study – Study Area 13 3.2 Field survey – Survey Area 13 3.3 Biodiversity value 18 3.4 Competence of surveyors 20 3.5 Limitations 20 4 Results 22 4.1 Desk study 22 4.2 Woodland survey and assessment of biodiversity importance 25 4.3 Arable flora survey and assessment of biodiversity importance 29 4.4 Hedgerow survey and assessment of biodiversity importance 31 4.5 Ancient and veteran tree survey and assessment of biodiversity importance 34 5 Summary and conclusions 35 6 References 36 Annex A: Results of the hedgerow regulations survey 38 Annex B: NVC form for woodland survey 47 Annex C: Other arable flora 55 Annex D: Figure 1 – Survey Area: Habitat Map 56
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Table of Tables Table 2-1 Policies relating to habitats present within the Scheme ...... 6 Table 2-2 Biodiversity Action Plans (BAPs) and their Habitat Action Plans (HAPs) ...... 9 Table 2-3 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough BAP additional species of interest ...... 11 Table 3-1 Threshold scores for assessing the nature conservation importance of arable plant assemblages with reference to prevailing soil type (in this case “Clays”) ...... 15 Table 3-2 Geographic scale used to qualify the relative biodiversity importance of features ...... 19 Table 4-1 Priority Habitats within the Study Area (1 kilometre (0.6 miles) of the Scheme) 22 Table 4-2 Priority plants and GB Red List species ...... 24 Table 4-3 Results of the woodland survey - species and abundance (DAFOR) (except for woodlands W1, W7 and W13) ...... 27 Table 4-4: Results of the survey for scarce arable flora ...... 30
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1 Introduction
As part of the A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements scheme (the Scheme), terrestrial habitat surveys were undertaken to inform the biodiversity assessment reported in Chapter 8, Biodiversity of the Environmental Statement [TR010044/APP/6.1]. The works reported here provide the results of surveys of terrestrial habitat types as recommended in the Jacobs agreed scope of work for Stage 3 (Ref 1-1).
1.1 Background and scope of works The Jacobs ‘Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey Report’ can be found in Appendix 8.20 of the Environmental Statement [TR010044/APP/6.3]. Phase 1 Habitat Surveys and a desk study exercise undertaken in March and April 2018 (Appendix 8.1 of the Environmental Statement [TR010044/APP/6.3]) identified habitats of principal importance (listed under Section 41 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities (NERC) Act 2006 (Ref 1-2)) which could be potential constraints to the works or influence the design and implementation of the Scheme. The habitats were: a. Woodland b. Arable (specifically scarce arable flora) c. Hedgerows d. Ancient and veteran trees Individual trees are covered within the Arboricultural Impact Assessment in Appendix 7.5 of the Environmental Statement [TR010044/APP/6.3] completed to the standards within BS5837:2012 Trees in relation to design, demolition and construction – Recommendations (BS5837) (Ref 1-3) which assesses the likely direct and indirect impacts of the Scheme on trees, along with mitigation where appropriate. In respect to ancient and veteran trees, due to their importance as irreplaceable habitats, these are included within this appendix. All other Section 41 habitats of principal importance were scoped out, as they were either not present or only present as small patches and are therefore not considered in this appendix. The surveys collected the following habitat information: a. Location b. Size c. Floristic composition. d. Structural composition e. Identification of Important Hedgerows (based on ecology and landscape features) under The Hedgerow Regulations 1997 (Ref 1-4) f. National Vegetation Classification (NVC) of select woodlands g. Biodiversity importance of the habitats.
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The information described in this appendix provides a baseline of these selected terrestrial habitats of principal importance within the Survey Area (described in Section 3 of this appendix) which has been used to inform the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the Scheme. This appendix includes: a. Relevant legislation b. Methods for desk and field-based assessments c. Competencies of the ecologists involved in undertaking the above surveys d. Limitations to the surveys undertaken and any assumptions made as a result of incomplete data e. Survey results f. The approach for determining the nature conservation importance of habitats Sites designated for their biodiversity value are described and appraised in Appendix 8.2 of the Environmental Statement [TR010044/APP/6.3]. Aquatic habitats including riparian zone are described and appraised in Appendix 8.4 of the Environmental Statement [TR010044/APP/6.3]. Chapter 2, The Scheme of the Environmental Statement [TR010044/APP/6.1] provides the background and a description of the Scheme. Figure 1 in Annex D of this appendix provides an overview of the Scheme and the Survey Area for the habitats surveyed. The information described provides a complete baseline to inform the EIA for the Scheme. 2 Legislation and policy
2.1 Legislation Woodland and arable flora 2.1.1 Section 41 of the NERC Act (Ref 1-2) includes a list of habitats and plant species of principal importance for nature conservation in England, which is to be used by decision-makers to guide the implementation of their duties under Section 40 of the Act. Section 41 habitats include woodlands and arable field margins. 2.1.2 Part 1 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) (Ref 1-5) affords specific protection to flora listed on Schedule 8 (flora, fungi and lichens). 2.1.3 Section 13 of this Act protects plants from picking and sale of plants or parts of plants listed in Schedule 8: a. Intentional picking, uprooting or destruction (Section 13 1a). b. Selling, offering for sale, possessing or transporting for the purpose of sale (live or dead, part or derivative) (Section 13 2a). c. Advertising (any of these) for buying or selling (Section 13 2b).
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2.1.4 In certain circumstances, licences can be granted to permit some actions prohibited under the Act. Hedgerows 2.1.5 Section 41 of the NERC Act (Ref 1-2) includes a list of habitats and plant species of principal importance for nature conservation in England, which is to be used by decision-makers to guide the implementation of their duties under Section 40 of the Act. Section 41 habitats include hedgerows. 2.1.6 The Hedgerows Regulations 1997 (the Regulations) (Ref 1-4), made under the Environment Act 1995 (Ref 1-6), were introduced in England and Wales in 1997 in order to protect this characteristic element of the countryside. The Regulations were amended by the Hedgerows (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2002. 2.1.7 The Regulations prevent the removal of most countryside hedgerows without first submitting a hedgerow removal notice to the local planning authority. This is not required if the removal is part of a planning application, but consideration and application of the Regulations can still be beneficial for the purposes of consistent assessment. 2.1.8 Under the Regulations, criteria are established that are to be used by the local planning authority to determine which hedgerows are important. The criteria relate to the value of the hedgerows from an archaeological, historical, landscape or ecological perspective. Hedgerows that are younger than 30 years old are excluded if supportive evidence of age can be provided, as are any hedgerows that mark the boundary (curtilage) of a house. 2.1.9 In addition, the Regulations only apply to hedgerows that meet certain criteria. These are: a. Hedgerows that are 20 metres or longer. b. Hedgerows that are less than 20 metres long, if they are connected at each end to another hedgerow, thereby forming a continuous network of hedgerows. The length of the adjoining hedgerows is immaterial, the significant factor being the connection. c. Any stretch within one of these hedgerows. 2.1.10 Any hedgerows that are over 30 years old and qualify under any one of the criteria are termed Important. Ancient and Veteran Trees 2.1.11 There is no specific legislation for ancient and veteran trees.
2.2 Policy framework 2.2.1 National and local planning policies relevant to biodiversity are evaluated in Chapter 8, Biodiversity of the Environmental Statement [TR010044/APP/6.1]. 2.2.2 Specific policies relating to those habitats present within the Scheme are summarised in Table 2-1.
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2.2.3 Table 2-2 outlines relevant Habitat Action Plans (HAPs) within the Biodiversity Action Plans for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, and Bedfordshire and Luton. Table 2-1 Policies relating to habitats present within the Scheme
Action Plan Policy Purpose
Central Policy EE3: This policy sets out that important habitats and sites of geological Bedfordshire Local Nature and geomorphological interest will be protected, maintained and Plan 2015 – 2035 conservation enhanced. (Ref 1-7) This includes ensuring that development will not adversely affect the following: a. Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) b. National Nature Reserve (NNRs) c. County Wildlife Sites (CWS) d. Local Nature Reserves (LNR) e. Local Geological or Geomorphological Sites f. Protected species g. Species h. Habitats of principal importance
Policy EE4: This policy is specific to trees, woodlands and hedgerows, which sets Trees, out the following: woodlands and a. Development that would adversely affect ancient woodland, and hedgerows aged and veteran trees will not be permitted. b. Woodlands, including semi- natural woodlands, planted ancient woodland sites, orchards, hedgerows, and specimen trees found outside woodlands will be protected and buffered from development. c. Existing hedgerows and trees should be incorporated to enhance developments. d. Hedgerows and tree boundaries should be reinforced, safeguarded within green corridors and extended where possible to create linkage. e. Any removal of trees or hedgerows to accommodate development must be justified and should be replaced within the development site. f. Developers will be expected to include new planting in developments, and care must be taken to avoid the introduction of invasive non-native species.
Adopted South Policy NH/3: This policy sets out proposals for the change of use or diversification Cambridgeshire Protecting of farmland, with particular consideration given to the potential for Local Plan Agricultural impact upon Priority Species and Habitats (as identified within the Land
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Action Plan Policy Purpose (September 2018) Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act, 2006 (Ref 1-2), (Ref 1-8) Section 41).
Policy NH/4: This policy sets out that development proposals where the primary Biodiversity objective is to conserve or enhance biodiversity will be permitted, and that new development must ensure the following: a. Aim to maintain, enhance, restore or add to biodiversity. Opportunities should be taken to achieve positive gain through the form and design of development. b. Measures may include creating, enhancing and managing wildlife habitats and networks. If significant harm to the population or conservation status of a Protected Species, Priority Species or Priority Habitat resulting from a development cannot be avoided, adequately mitigated, or, as a last resort, compensated for, then planning permission will be refused. c. Where there are grounds to believe that a proposal may affect a protected species, priority species or priority habitat, applicants will be expected to provide an adequate level of survey information and site assessment to establish the extent of a potential impact. d. Planning permission will be refused for development resulting in the loss, deterioration or fragmentation of irreplaceable habitats, such as ancient woodland, unless the need for, and benefits of, the development in that location clearly outweigh the loss.
Policy NH/7: This policy ensures that planning permission will be refused for Ancient development resulting in the loss or deterioration of ancient woodland Woodlands or veteran trees found outside ancient woodland, unless the need for, and Veteran and benefits of, the development in that location clearly outweigh the Trees loss. Development proposals affecting ancient woodland or veteran trees will be expected to mitigate any adverse impacts, and to contribute to the woodland’s or veteran tree’s management and further enhancement via planning conditions or planning obligations.
Huntingdonshire’s Policy LP32: This policy requires that all possible efforts be taken to avoid adverse Local Plan to 2036: Biodiversity impacts. If it is demonstrated that adverse impacts are unavoidable, (Adopted 15 May and they must be minimized as far as possible and then mitigated. 2019) (Ref 1-9) Geodiversity Only where this process of avoidance, minimization and then mitigation is insufficient to fully address adverse impacts will consideration be given to compensation measures. Following this process, a proposal must be subject to the mitigation hierarchy for the following: a. A site of international importance, being a Special Area of Conservation (SAC), Special Protection Area (SPA) or Ramsar site. b. A site of national importance, such as a SSSI or NNR.
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Action Plan Policy Purpose c. A protected species, a priority habitat or species, a site of local or regional importance. A proposal will not be supported if potential impacts would lead to the deterioration of water body ecological status/ potential. Furthermore, proposals must ensure no net loss in biodiversity and provide a net gain where possible, through the planned retention, enhancement and creation of habitats and wildlife features.
Policy LP33: This policy ensures that any proposal will only be supported where it Trees, seeks to conserve and enhance any existing tree, woodland, hedge Woodland, or hedgerow of value that would be affected by the Scheme. Hedges and In such cases the proposal will be expected to make reference to and Hedgerows follow the guidance contained in the Council's A Tree Strategy for Huntingdonshire (2015) or successor documents. Loss, threat or damage to any tree, woodland, hedge or hedgerow of visual, heritage or nature conservation value will only be acceptable where: a. It is addressed firstly by seeking to avoid the impact, then to minimize the impact and finally where appropriate to include mitigation measures. b. There are sound arboricultural reasons to support the proposal. Where loss, threat or damage cannot be fully addressed through minimization and/ or mitigation measures the proposal may be supported if alternative measures such as reinstatement of features, additional landscaping, habitat creation or tree planting will compensate for the harm and can be implemented and established before development starts. A proposal for major scale development will be required to include additional new trees to form part of landscaping for the proposal, the form of which will be determined by negotiation.
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Table 2-2 Biodiversity Action Plans (BAPs) and their Habitat Action Plans (HAPs)
Action Plan Policy Purpose
Cambridgeshire Arable field This sets out that planners and developers are aware of any important and margins or species rich sites. No further information was provided here. Peterborough BAP HAPs Arable land This encourages the assessment of the conservation status of arable lands for arable weeds and feeding birds before development. This will aim to do the following: a. Notify sites supporting appropriate short list species as SSSIs. b. Secure the favorable management of land supporting important suites of species. c. Encourage favourable management of arable areas on and adjacent to SSSI’s, LNR’s, and other nature reserves and on County Farms. Create at least 50 ha of sensitively and appropriately managed arable field margins annually until 2006, and at least 150 ha annually from 2006-2019, ideally targeted adjacent to watercourses, woodland, hedgerows and important wildlife sites.
Hedgerows This sets out that development plans contain policies to promote the protection and management of hedges and seek to minimise adverse effects of hedges from planning proposals and encourages the protection of new and existing hedgerows.
Woodland This sets out that the current extent of ancient semi-natural woodland, ancient woodland sites and species-rich lowland broadleaved woodland is maintained.
Wet This sets out the following with regard to wet woodland: woodland a. Maintain the current extent (estimated to be 276 ha) of wet woodland in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. b. Maintain at least the current condition for wet woodland within SSSIs & CWS in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. c. Achieve favourable or recovering condition for 90% by area of wet woodland within SSSIs & CWS, by 2010 (95% by 2015 and 98% by 2020). d. Create 50 ha of wet woodland on improved grassland, arable, or former minerals extraction sites, on, adjacent to and linking existing sites, by 2010, 100 by 2015 and 150 ha by 2020. Enlarge and link existing site where possible.
Wood No loss of species rich historic parkland or boundaries pasture and Where possible linking and buffering to other semi-natural habitats. parkland
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Action Plan Policy Purpose
South Arable land South Cambridgeshire is dominated by an arable landscape. Within this Cambridgeshire habitat important and declining species remain. No further detail was District Council provided here. BAP Priority Habitats Hedgerow Changes in farming practice, and land use generally, has resulted in the loss of extensive lengths of hedgerow. Many of the remaining and newly planted hedges are not particularly species rich; however, as landscape features and as a biodiversity resource they are important. No further detail was provided here.
Woodland Woodland provides a diverse habitat for many species. The protection and creation of woodlands has previously been the focus of Local Plan policies. South Cambridgeshire is relatively poorly wooded.
Bedfordshire and Arable field This sets out the following aims with regard to arable field margins: Luton BAP margins Habitat Action a. Expand the area of 31 ha of cultivated, low-input field margins by Plans 2020. b. Expand the area of 161 ha of margins providing wild bird seed by 2020. c. Expand the area of 104 ha of flower-rich field margins provide a pollen and nectar source by 2020. d. Maintain and if appropriate expand the area of 657 ha permanent grass margins. e. Maintain populations of key arable margin species.
Hedgerow This sets out the following aims with regard to hedgerows: a. Expand the length of 5,754km of hedgerow in management through environmental stewardship by 2020 b. Extend county hedgerow network, where appropriate, for the landscape.
Woodland This sets out the following aims with regard to hedgerows: a. Achieve favorable or unfavorable recovering condition of all 160+ SSSI and CWS woodlands by 2020. b. Restore 250 ha of non-native PAWS to native woodland in Bedfordshire by 2020. c. Expand the 2006 area of native woodland by 3000 ha by 2030.
Wet This sets out the following aims with regard to wet woodland: woodland a. Bring 40 ha of wet woodland into positive management by 2010, with a view to achieving favourable condition by 2030. b. By 2020 restore 20 ha of currently degraded or relict wet woodland.
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Action Plan Policy Purpose c. Create, by natural colonization or planting, 150 ha of wet woodland or floodplain forest by 2030.
Wood This sets out the following aims with regard to wood pasture and Pasture and parkland: Parkland a. Restore by 2020 two sites of relict or poorly managed wood-pasture or parkland to a favorable ecological condition. b. Achieve favorable condition of all wood-pasture and parkland sites by 2030. c. By 2020 begin creation of 40 ha of new wood-pasture and/or parkland.
2.2.4 Within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough BAP, Shepherds Needle (Scandix pecten-veneris) is identified as a Priority Species. There are also important populations of some species not on the UK Priority list, but which are still special and in need of conservation. This includes those nationally rare species for which Cambridgeshire holds a large proportion of the entire UK population, of which there are two species relevant to this Scheme (refer to Table 2-3). 2.2.5 Listed under the Bedfordshire and Luton BAP Species Action Plan, arable plants are considered a priority, this includes maintaining extant county populations of the following species, through a combination of monitoring and appropriate site management for: a. Broad Fruited Cornsalad (Valerianella rimosa). b. Field Cow-Wheat (Melampyrum arvense). c. Ground-Pine (Ajuga chamaepitys). Table 2-3 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough BAP additional species of interest
Species Importance
Dwarf Spurge GB Red List Near Threatened, England Red List Vulnerable species, with good population in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough (Euphorbia exigua)
Slender Tare Nationally Scarce, GB and England Red List Vulnerable species, with good population in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough (Vicia parviflora)
2.2.6 Natural England National Character Area (NCA) Profiles are guidance documents intended to help local decision-making. The information they contain supports the planning of conservation initiatives at a landscape scale, inform the delivery of Nature Improvement Areas and encourage broader partnership working through Local Nature Partnerships. Each profile includes a description of
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the relevant natural and cultural features. Statements of Environmental Opportunity (SEOs) are suggested, which draw on this integrated information. 2.2.7 The National Character Area Profile for the area around the Scheme, the Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Claylands; Area 88 recommends: ‘conserving and managing traditional orchards, hedgerows, parkland, and ancient and veteran trees for the benefit of fauna (such as specialist invertebrates dependent on dead or decaying wood, pollinators and pest regulators)’. Natural England’s guidance acknowledges that veteran trees are ‘irreplaceable’ and that ‘planning permission for developments should be refused unless the need for, and benefits of, the development in that location clearly outweigh the loss’.
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3 Methods
3.1 Desk study – Study Area 3.1.1 A desk study data search was carried out in March 2018 with a Study Area comprising the area within, and 1 kilometre (0.6 miles) beyond the Order Limits. The focus of this desk study data search was: a. Priority Habitats including Section 41 NERC Act (Ref 1-2) and BAP habitats. b. Protected plants (Schedule 8 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Ref 1- 5)). c. Priority Species including Section 41 NERC Act (Ref 1-2) and BAP species. d. GB Red List (IUCN) species. 3.1.2 Designated sites (statutory and non-statutory) are described and appraised in Appendix 8.2 of the Environmental Statement [TR010044/APP/6.3] and are therefore not the remit of this appendix. 3.1.3 The search gathered information from the following sources which cover the Study Area: a. Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Environmental Record Centre b. Bedfordshire and Luton Biodiversity Recording and Monitoring c. Natural England’s interactive tool MAGIC (Ref 1-14)
3.2 Field survey – Survey Area 3.2.1 The Survey Area for the assessment of terrestrial habitats was informed by published guidance (Ref 1-10; Ref 1-11; Ref 1-12) and the professional judgement of suitably qualified and experienced specialists. The surveys undertaken in 2018, 2019 and 2020 comprised the Survey Area, the area within, and 100 metres beyond the Order Limits. 3.2.2 A scoping exercise was undertaken of all the habitats within the Survey Area and those which required specific assessment were surveyed as described below. The scoping included use of walkover surveys, consulting the Phase 1 Habitat Survey map (Appendix 8.20 of the Environmental Statement [TR010044/APP/6.3]) and analysis of aerial photography. The habitats surveyed are shown in Figure 1 in Annex D of this appendix. 3.2.3 Habitats within the Survey Area that would have no potential to be impacted, directly or indirectly, by the Scheme, e.g. those in the vicinity of the de-trunked section of the existing A428 for which there will be no associated works, were not surveyed. This approach ensured that all suitable habitat within the Survey Area (refer to Figure 1 in Annex D of this appendix) was assessed prior to and following adoption of LA 108 (Ref 1-13). 3.2.4 Any limitations to these surveys are acknowledged and explained in the Limitations section of this appendix with consideration given to any implications to the findings.
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Woodland survey 3.2.5 The survey of woodland focused on lowland mixed deciduous woodland priority habitat within the Survey Area. Thirteen woodlands had been identified from desk study data as meeting these criteria. Young plantations were not included in the survey, nor traditional orchards, as these are not within the remit of this appendix. Designated sites where not covered within this appendix and should be referred to within Appendix 8.2 of the Environmental Statement [TR010044/APP/6.3]. 3.2.6 The survey was undertaken by a team of four experienced botanists on 2, 3, 4 May 2018 and 8 May 2019, an optimal time of year for conducting botanical surveys in woodlands. 3.2.7 A NVC survey was carried out in accordance with the standard methodology as detailed for woodlands in Rodwell (Ref 1-10) and Hall et al, ‘National Vegetation Classification: Field guide to woodland’ (Ref 1-11). 3.2.8 The NVC survey involved recording plant species present within a 10m x 10m quadrat. In each discrete woodland community type, up to five randomly selected quadrats were recorded, depending on the extent and variability of the woodland. Each plant species in a quadrat was given a by eye estimate of cover using the Domin1 scale and tree seedlings and bare ground were recorded where present. Stands were classified to sub-community level where possible. 3.2.9 Other typical and/or noteworthy plant species in the wider woodland, but which were not picked up in the quadrats, were also recorded. Such species, even if rare within the ground flora, could be relevant for the classification of the associated NVC woodland community. Each discrete woodland type was assigned, where applicable, to its relative NVC community using the keys and descriptions given in Rodwell (Ref 1-10). Botanical nomenclature in this appendix follows that of Stace (Ref 1-15) for vascular plants and Atherton et al. (Ref 1-16) for bryophytes. 3.2.10 A NVC survey is not appropriate where vegetation has a history of prior disturbance, as heavily disturbed or recently-established habitats would be unlikely to align with any of the described NVC communities. Where this was the case, notes were made of the species and abundance only (using the DAFOR2 scale), based on professional judgement rather than an NVC survey. 3.2.11 The results of the woodland survey are provided within Section 4 of this appendix.
1 Domin for describing the cover of a species in a vegetation community. The scale ranges from simple presence through 10 grades of linked cover-abundance measures. 2 The DAFOR scale is used for semi-quantitative sampling, to provide a quick estimate of the relative abundance of species (generally plants) in a given area.
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Arable flora survey 3.2.12 All accessible arable fields in the Survey Area were surveyed for scarce arable flora between the 10 and 12 July 2018, an optimal time of year for recording such species. The distribution of arable plant species in the modern agricultural landscape is largely confined to arable field margins and similar areas of less intensive management. As such, the survey involved walking field boundaries and comparable areas of marginal habitat only. 3.2.13 Lists of scarce arable plant species were recorded for each field surveyed. It was not the intention of the survey to record all arable plant species present, only those listed in the Great Britain and England Red Data Lists (Ref 1-17; Ref 1-18) as Critically Endangered, Endangered, Vulnerable and Near Threatened, and those listed by Byfield & Wilson (Ref 1-19) as locally, regionally or nationally scarce. As such, data were only collected for those fields where scarce flora was found. 3.2.14 The survey results were used to determine the relative notability and importance of the scarce arable plant assemblages present. Byfield and Wilson (Ref 1-19) set thresholds to support this and subsequent nature conservation evaluation. Thresholds have been defined based on the cumulative total of the weighted scores of species present at each discrete location (in this case, location = field). The threshold scores proposed for sites of international (European), national and county importance is given in Table 3-1. 3.2.15 The scoring system recognises that arable communities on a particular geological substrate may consistently score either more or less than equally valued communities on a different substrate. Data held on the Multi-Agency Geographic Information for the Countryside (MAGIC) (Ref 1-14) website identify that the predominant soil classification of the Survey Area is the Soilscape Type 8: slightly acid loamy and clayey soils with impeded drainage. The most appropriate substrate type, as quoted in Table 3-1 for the purposes of data analysis is therefore “clays”. 3.2.16 No criteria are available for the identification of assemblages of district or lower value. Professional judgement has been applied on a case by case basis, based on the nature of the species assemblage recorded. Table 3-1 Threshold scores for assessing the nature conservation importance of arable plant assemblages with reference to prevailing soil type (in this case “Clays”)
Geographic Scale Chalk and Clays Sands and Freely Draining Acidic Soils of Value Limestone Derived Soils (excluding clays)
European 90+ 70+ 70+
National 45 – 89 30 – 69 35 - 69
County 30 – 44 20 – 29 20 - 34
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3.2.17 The results of the arable flora survey are provided within Section 4 of this appendix. Hedgerow survey 3.2.18 The hedgerow survey followed Defra (Ref 1-20) and used the broad definition of a hedgerow developed by the Hedgerow Action Plan Working Group which defines a hedgerow as “Any boundary line of trees or shrubs over 20m long and less than 5m wide, provided that at one time the trees or shrubs were more or less continuous. It includes an earth bank or wall only where such a feature occurs in association with a line of trees or shrubs.” 3.2.19 Hedgerow surveys were carried out between 2 and 4 May 2018, on the 8 May 2019 and the 7 and 8 July 2020, using a team of experienced botanists, in accordance with the relevant methods described in the Regulations. Each hedgerow was assigned a unique identifier number, and their locations are shown on Figure 1 in Annex D of this appendix. 3.2.20 The relevant hedgerows were surveyed and assessed against the Wildlife and Landscape criteria detailed in the Regulations. The identified hedgerows were not assessed against the history and archaeology criteria of the Regulations as these criteria are not within the professional remit of an ecologist. 3.2.21 As detailed within the Regulations, in Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire a hedgerow is important for wildlife and landscape if it is at least 30 years old and: a. Has at least seven qualifying woody species present. b. Has at least six qualifying woody species and meets at least three of the criteria marked with an * in Table A1, Annex A. c. Has at least six qualifying woody species that include one of the following – Black Poplar (Populus nigra subspecies betulifolia), Large-Leaved Lime (Tilia platyphyllos), Small-Leaved Lime (Tilia cordata), Wild Service-Tree (Sorbus torminalis). d. Has at least five qualifying woody species and meets at least four of the criteria marked with an * in Table A1, Annex A. e. Runs parallel with a bridleway, footpath or Byway Open to all Traffic (BOAT), has four or more qualifying woody species present and meets two or more of the criteria marked with an * in Table A1, Annex A. 3.2.22 Where the age of hedgerows was not known, a precautionary approach was taken based on professional judgement. All well-established mature hedgerows were assumed to be at least 30 years unless there was evidence or knowledge that would cast doubt on this.
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3.2.23 Where non-native lookalikes (species and races of non-British origin) had been planted or had self-sown in hedgerows these were not recorded. An example is the non-native Southern Dogwood (Cornus sanguinea subspecies australis) which can be readily mistaken for native Dogwood (Cornus sanguinea subspecies sanguinea) and is widely planted and increasingly bird-sown. Southern Dogwood is native to Eastern Europe and the Caucasus, so to include it in species totals for the purposes of applying the Regulations would undermine the process of identifying important hedgerows based on the diversity of native tree and shrub species present. 3.2.24 Whilst the primary aim of the survey work undertaken was to determine the presence and distribution of all-important hedgerows, the survey data collected can also be used to evaluate hedgerows as being species-rich or species-poor. 3.2.25 Species-rich hedgerows are those that have an average of five or more woody species per 30m survey section. So, all hedgerows that can be determined as important are by definition species-rich (but the converse is not true, species-rich hedgerows are not automatically important). Species-poor hedgerows are those with an average of four or fewer woody species per 30m survey section. For these thresholds to be usable in practice, the results of the Regulations survey need to be rounded to the nearest whole number. 3.2.26 The results of the hedgerow survey are provided within Section 4 of this appendix. Ancient and Veteran Trees 3.2.27 The survey recorded ancient or veteran trees within the Survey Area, this was carried out on the 4 May 2018 and 8th May 2019 and the following criteria was used3, it should be noted that a full assessment of all trees, is provided within the arboriculture report (Appendix 7.5 of the Environmental Statement [TR010044/APP/6.3]) and this survey only identified those of ancient or veteran value, as irreplaceable habitats for wildlife. 3.2.28 The following characteristics which when taken together indicate veteran or ancient status: a. Measurement of diameter at breast height (DBH). b. Major trunk cavities and/or progressive hollowing. c. Naturally forming water pools and pockets. d. Decay holes and sap runs. e. Physical damage to the trunk. f. Bark loss/ loose bark. g. Large quantities of deadwood in the canopy. h. Fungal fruiting bodies.
3 English Nature (2005). Development of a veteran tree site assessment protocol. Report Number 628.
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i. Crevices in the bark, under branches or in the root plate, that are sheltered from direct rainfall. j. Epiphytic plants. k. High aesthetic interest. l. Supporting a range of interdependent wildlife. m. An ‘old look’. 3.2.29 Based on the English Nature approach, mature trees should be considered to be veteran where they show either: three or more of the characteristics defined above or significant (extensive or numerous) signs of one or more of the characteristics defined.
3.3 Biodiversity value 3.3.1 An essential prerequisite step to allow ecological impact assessment of the Scheme is an evaluation of the relative biodiversity importance of the identified ecological features (encompassing nature conservation designations, ecosystems, habitat and species). This is necessary to set the terms of reference for the subsequent ecological impact assessment. 3.3.2 The method of evaluation used has been developed with reference to the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) (Ref 1- 21). This gives guidance on scoping and carrying out environmental assessments and places appraisal in the context of relevant policies. Data received through consultation, desk-based studies and field-based surveys are used to allow ecological features of biodiversity importance or potential importance to be identified, and the main factors contributing to their importance described and related to available guidance. 3.3.3 Habitats and their component plant species can be of biodiversity importance for a variety of reasons, and their relative importance should always be determined on a case-by-case basis. Importance may relate, for example, to the uniqueness of the assemblage, or to the extent to which species are threatened throughout their range, or to their rate of decline. 3.3.4 The importance of the habitats and plant species addressed in this appendix has been defined with reference to the geographical level at which the feature being assessed is considered to matter (refer to Table 3-2). Relevant published national and local guidance and criteria can be used, where available, to inform the assessment of biodiversity importance and to assist consistency in evaluation. 3.3.5 In Cambridgeshire there is a criterion for identifying hedgerow importance at the county level (Ref 1-22). This is a selection criterion substantially based on Guidelines for selection of biological SSSIs published by the Nature Conservancy Council in 1989. The criteria for county important hedgerows are as follows:
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“Hedges: hedgerow systems at least 500m in length and more than 2m in width, with five or more woody species, and with at least part of the hedgerow allowed to flower and fruit. (Normal hedgerow management of coppicing or laying may mean that at least part of the system will not be at the optimum size or condition for wildlife at all times).” 3.3.6 In Bedfordshire there is a criterion for identifying hedgerow importance at the county level Bedfordshire and Luton Selection Guidelines (Ref 1-23), these are formed through the Bedfordshire and Luton Local Sites Partnership and based on the Nature Conservation Review. The criteria for county important hedgerows are as follows: n. Hedgerow systems at least 500m in length, with an average of five or more woody species in a 30m length, and with at least part of the hedgerow allowed to flower and fruit every year. o. Hedgerow systems at least 250m in length, with an average of eight or more woody species in a 30m length, and with at least part of the hedgerow allowed to flower and fruit every year. p. Hedgerow systems at least 250m in length, with at least one biologically significant tree per 100m. 3.3.7 Guidance and criteria of potential relevance to the botanical features being assessed is summarised in Table 3-2. The identified guidance and criteria are not definitive and other criteria have been applied when relevant and appropriate e.g. see the Byfield and Wilson (Ref 1-19) method for scarce arable flora referenced above in Section 3.3. Table 3-2 Geographic scale used to qualify the relative biodiversity importance of features
Geographic Definition Example Supporting Guidance and Assessment Criteria Scale of Importance
International Europe McLeod et al., ‘Guidelines for the selection of Special Areas of Conservation (SACs)’ (Ref 1-24); specific guidance for scarce arable flora is given in Byfield & Wilson (2005) (Ref 1-19)
National Great Britain/ Bainbridge, ‘Guidelines for the selection of biological Sites of England Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs)’ (Ref 1-25); specific guidance for scarce arable flora.
Regional East of England No specific guidance available for Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire, professional judgement is to be used. It will encompass features clearly of greater than county value but not of sufficient merit to demonstrate national value.
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Geographic Definition Example Supporting Guidance and Assessment Criteria Scale of Importance
County Cambridgeshire Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, ‘County Wildlife Sites and Bedfordshire Selection Guidance’ (Ref 1-22) and Bedfordshire and Luton Selection Guidelines (Ref 1-23) provide data on local wildlife sites/county wildlife sites.
Local /District The Survey Area No specific guidance available, professional judgement is to be Boundary used.
3.4 Competence of surveyors 3.4.1 All field surveys were led by competent ecologist familiar with experience in Phase 1 habitat surveys and a Level 4 FISC, NVC lead surveyor. Other surveyors are full, associate or graduate members of the CIEEM and follow their code of professional conduct (Ref 1-21) when undertaking ecological work.
3.5 Limitations Access 3.5.1 The main survey limitation in 2018 was that access was not possible to all locations, as outlined in Figure 1 in Annex D of this appendix. Access was permitted in 2019 and all habitats in these areas were subject to survey in May- June 2019 and are included in this appendix. 3.5.2 Hedges 71 to 76 (north-west of the existing Black Cat roundabout) were present in a new area added to the Scheme in 2019 and full access was not possible in time for a detailed hedgerow survey. An assessment was made based on observations from public rights of way only. These hedges were either recently planted or species poor with a lack of associated features, and the lack of detailed survey data does not significantly affect the overall assessment. 3.5.3 For Hedge 92 and 93 there was no access permitted, therefore a full hedgerow survey could not be undertaken, with survey notes provided from public rights of way only. 3.5.4 Woodland 12 was not fully accessible as it comprised largely impenetrable dense scrub and young plantation. However, enough of the woodland was visible from accessible areas to describe the habitat present for the purpose of this assessment. There are no plans to directly impact this woodland, but if this changes then more detailed survey may be required. Woodland and hedgerow survey 3.5.5 A minor re-alignment in the Scheme resulted in two additional hedges requiring a survey (Hedges 26 and 27) at a later date in July 2019. Certain hedgerow features are now located just outside the Survey Area as a result of later changes in the Order Limits. This did not affect the results of the survey (e.g. all hedgerow species and associated features were still evident).
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3.5.6 The time of year and weather conditions for hedgerow and woodland survey was considered appropriate. However, it should be noted: a. Woodland results from this survey, and the matches made in describing communities, represent a current community evaluation at the time of survey (as opposed to one seeking to describe what the community was before any human interference, or what it might become in the future). This is only a snapshot of the vegetation communities present and should not be interpreted as a static long-term reference. Arable flora survey 3.5.7 There are a number of limitations specific to surveys for scarce arable flora. The main limitations were: a. Timings: Mid-June to early July represents the peak time for recording scarce arable flora. Therefore, the surveys conducted in May-June 2019 could be considered sub-optimal, as not all arable plant species and populations are apparent or identifiable during this period. Some species may have been missed as a result, but most of the more notable species are likely to have been apparent at this time. b. Crop harvest had occurred early on the following arable fields before the survey: A40, A42, A43 and A53. Early harvesting will not represent ideal conditions for arable flora. c. Extensive use of selective herbicides on crops observed throughout the year across the whole site is likely to restrict the occurrence of scarce arable flora to areas unaffected by spray, such as field entrances/turning areas. d. Not all crops are of equal value for scarce arable flora. Crops of the same type are not grown in the same fields year after year i.e. they are rotated on a regular cycle. Some crop types are more compatible than others with arable flora, depending upon the specific inputs required to maintain the crop (herbicides, fertilisers, etc.) and how closely the cultivation requirements of the crop match the ecological requirements of the scarce flora present.
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4 Results
4.1 Desk study 4.1.1 The results of the desk study are provided below. Information provided includes the location of the ecological feature and its distance from the Scheme. Priority habitats 4.1.2 There are 46 areas of woodland priority habitats within 1 kilometre (0.6 miles) of the Scheme. Hedgerow and arable priority habitats are also present but not mapped on MAGIC (Ref 1-14). The following woodland habitat types were present: a. Deciduous Woodland b. Traditional Orchard c. Wood Pasture and Parkland 4.1.3 These are summarised within Table 4-1, in order of distance from the Scheme. This information has been taken from MAGIC (Ref 1-14). Table 4-1 Priority Habitats within the Study Area (1 kilometre (0.6 miles) of the Scheme)
Priority Habitat type Name Grid reference Distance from Scheme
Deciduous Woodland Woodland 10 (within Survey Area) TL1676655224 Within Scheme
Deciduous Woodland Woodland 11 (within Survey Area) TL2040658322 Within Scheme
Deciduous Woodland Woodland 3 (within Survey Area) TL2383460527 Within Scheme
Deciduous Woodland Woodland 7 (within Survey Area) TL2275760452 Adjacent to Scheme
Deciduous Woodland Woodland 13 (Pillar Plantation) (within TL2642360344 Adjacent Survey Area) to Scheme
Traditional Orchard Parkers Farm TL1988457344 20m
Deciduous Woodland Woodland 9 (within Survey Area) TL3004360652 50m
Deciduous Woodland Woodland 1 (within Survey Area) TL2564760513 90m
Deciduous Woodland Not available TL2785360133 90m
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Priority Habitat type Name Grid reference Distance from Scheme
Deciduous Woodland Woodland 4 (within Survey Area) TL2331760639 100m
Deciduous Woodland Woodland 2 (within Survey Area) TL2520961003 100m
Deciduous Woodland The Gorse TL2481861383 100m
Traditional Orchard Not available TL2734360941 100m
Deciduous Woodland High Barns TL1950355927 110m
Deciduous Woodland Top Farm TL1901656559 120m
Deciduous Woodland Weald Farm TL2266459752 140m
Deciduous Woodland Not available TL2363760890 140m
Deciduous Woodland Not available TL2418961046 150m
Deciduous Woodland Not available TL1742456103 150m
Wood Pasture and Croxton Park TL24685991 150m Parkland
Deciduous Woodland Not available TL2897560805 150m
Deciduous Woodland Boys Wood TL1891356157 180m
Deciduous Woodland Not available TL2688459640 180m
Deciduous Woodland Sir John’s Wood TL1966855355 200m
Deciduous Woodland Not available TL2830860780 200m
Deciduous Woodland Fairview Farm TL2683760703 200m
Traditional Orchard Tithe Farm TL2109260261 200m
Deciduous Woodland North Lodge Plantation TL2537760344 250m
Traditional Orchard Not available TL1990556746 300m
Deciduous Woodland Sheep Walk Plantation TL2196360846 420m
Deciduous Woodland Not available TL2821459688 480m
Deciduous Woodland Crows Nest Farm TL2905061827 500m
Deciduous Woodland Not available TL2818161090 500m
Deciduous Woodland Ash Plantation TL2253760899 500m
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Priority Habitat type Name Grid reference Distance from Scheme
Deciduous Woodland Not available TL2592061381 520m
Deciduous Woodland Not available TL2700759243 600m
Deciduous Woodland Privet and Gorse Plantation TL2587760072 600m
Deciduous Woodland Not available TL2084958093 640m
Deciduous Woodland Cromwell’s Close Plantation TL2143360994 730m
Deciduous Woodland Not available TL2751861457 800m
Deciduous Woodland Not available TL2769859312 900m
Deciduous Woodland Not available TL2609861699 900m
Deciduous Woodland Mill Boards TL2584359259 1km
Deciduous Woodland Eltisley Wood TL2737858819 1km
Traditional Orchard Lower Wintringham Farm TL2166358903 1km
Deciduous Woodland The Coppice TL1791654308 1km
Protected plants 4.1.4 There were no recorded Schedule 8 plants of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Ref 1-5) within 1 kilometre (0.6 miles) of the Scheme. Priority plants & Red List species 4.1.5 Relevant priority plant species and those listed within the Great Britain (GB) Red Data Lists as Critically Endangered, Endangered, Vulnerable and Near Threatened found within 1 kilometre (0.6 miles) of the Scheme are summarised in Table 4-2. Table 4-2 Priority plants and GB Red List species
Common name Scientific name Grid reference Importance Distance from Scheme
Dwarf Spurge Euphorbia exigua TL195555 Near Threatened (NT) 480m
Hoary Plantain Plantago media TL305609 NT 250m
Slender Tare Viccia parviflora TL305609 Nationally Scarce 250m
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4.2 Woodland survey and assessment of biodiversity importance 4.2.1 NVC surveys were intended for 13 woodlands within the Survey Area. However due to the characteristics of the majority of woodlands surveyed, which included a high proportion of plantation woodland, heavily disturbed soils, and a lack of species diversity (including non-flowering plants), NVC surveys were unnecessary and, instead, notes were made on the species and abundance only, using the DAFOR scale, at nine woodlands as aligned with the method as described above (refer to Section 3 of this appendix) (Table 3.3) . One woodland (W12) was viewed from the outside only and a target note recorded (refer to Limitations Section). Three woodlands were assessed using the NVC surveyW1, W7 and W13. The results of these surveys are evaluated below, and the survey proforma is shown in Annex B. Woodland 1 (3.61ha) 4.2.2 Woodland one (W1) contained a single species within the canopy, Ash (Fraxinus excelsior), which appeared to have been managed recently through thinning; resulting in a canopy of similar aged semi-mature trees covering approximately 70% of the area. The species within the shrub layer were sparse and included Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna), Common Elder (Sambucus nigra) and Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa). The ground flora was dominated by a field layer of Dog’s Mercury (Mercurialis perennis), other notable species included Herb-robert (Geranium robertianum), Cow Parsley (Anthriscus sylvestris), Ground Ivy (Glechoma hederacea), Cleavers (Galium aparine) and Common Nettle (Urtica dioica). These species have become frequent due to the high level of disturbance within the woodland due to its management for pheasant shooting. Grass species included Giant Fescue (Festuca gigantea), Creeping Soft Grass (Holcus mollis) and Barren Brome (Bromus sterilis). Following an evaluation, it was concluded that woodland W1 does not match any NVC community type. W1 is outside the Order Limits. Woodland 7 (6.78ha) 4.2.3 Woodland seven (W7) is a relatively large woodland dominated by Pendunculate Oak (Quercus robur) and Ash with common Hawthorn, Elder, Wild Privet (Ligustrum vulgare) and Bramble (Rubus fruticosus aggregate) within the shrub layer. Following an evaluation, this woodland best matches NVC community category W8 Fraxinus excelsior-Acer campestre-Mercurialis perennis woodland, and sub-community W8a Primula vulgaris – Glechoma hederacea. The ground flora contained Ground ivy, Primrose (Primula vulgaris), Rough Meadow Grass (Poa trivialis) and common Dog Violet (Viola riviniana) all of which are typical of the field layer in this NVC sub-community type. There are areas of disturbance from game bird rearing and little evidence of recent tree management. Where the ground flora was disturbed there was a dominance of certain species such as False Wood Brome (Brachypodium sylvaticum), Common Nettle, Cleavers, Garlic Mustard (Alliaria petiolata), and Nipplewort (Lapsana communis). Other species included Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria), Black Bryony (Tamus communis) and Ivy (Hedera helix). W7 is outside the Order Limits.
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Woodland 13 (Pillar Plantation) (2.99ha) 4.2.4 Woodland 13 (W13) is a semi-mature woodland surrounded by arable fields. The canopy is dominated by Ash with occasional Pedunculate Oak and Wych Elm (Ulmus glabra), over a scattered shrub layer of Hawthorn and some Elder. The ground flora is species poor with Dog’s Mercury, Cleavers and Cow Parsley, along with Common Nettle and Ground-ivy. A variety of mosses were also present amongst the ground flora, including Hart’s-tongue Thyme Moss (Plagiomnium undulatum) and Common Tamarisk Moss (Thuidium tamariscinum). On evaluation, Woodland 13 correlates to the NVC community category W8 Fraxinus excelsior-Acer campestre-Mercurialis perennis. It was not possible to determine the sub-community type based on the limited woodland indicator ground flora species present. W13 is partially within the Order Limits. Woodland results (DAFOR Scale) 4.2.5 Those woodlands not requiring NVC survey are detailed in Table 4-3, with use of the DAFOR scale.
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Table 4-3 Results of the woodland survey - species and abundance (DAFOR) (except for woodlands W1, W7 and W13)
Woodland Woodland Tree layer Shrub layer Ground layer species Within Order Limits number type species species (Yes/No)
W2 Broadleaved Pedunculate Hazel (Corylus Bramble (D), No Plantation oak (D) avellana) (A) Goat Broadleaved Dock (1.67ha) Woodland Willow (Salix (Rumex obtusifolius) caprea) (A) Field (A) and Garlic Mustard Maple (Acer (A). campestre) (O) Wild Cherry (Prunus avium) (O).
W3 Mixed Common Ash Common Hawthorn Common Nettle (D), Yes (Partially) Plantation (D) and (A), Blackthorn (F), Cow Parsley (A) and (0.94ha) Woodland Pedunculate Wild (Prunus Garlic Mustard (A). Oak (D) avium), Cherry (O). Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) (A)
W4 Mixed Douglas Fir Common Hawthorn Common Nettle (D), No Plantation (D), Elm (A), (A), Blackthorn (A), Ground Ivy (F) and (3.51ha) Woodland Pedunculate Wild Privet (F) and Wood False Brome Oak (F) Elm (Ulmus species) (O). (F).
W5 Broadleaved Pedunculate Common Hawthorn Garlic mustard (D) and Yes Woodland Oak (D) (A), Blackthorn (A), Lord and Ladies (Arum (0.19ha) (Copse). Common Ash Wild Privet (F) and maculatum) (O). (A) Common Elder (O).
W6 Broadleaved Pedunculate Common Hawthorn Garlic Mustard (D), No Woodland Oak (D) (D), Blackthorn (A), Ground Ivy (A) and (0.17ha) (Copse) Common Ash Wild Privet (F), Dog Lord and Ladies (F). (A) Rose (F).
W8 Broadleaved Common Common Hawthorn - No Woodland Hawthorn (D) (D) and Blackthorn (0.47ha) (Strip) and (A) Blackthorn (A)
W9 Broadleaved Common Ash Goat Willow (D), Common Nettle (D), No Woodland (D) and Elm Elm (D) Common Dog’s Mercury (A), (0.67ha) (Strip) (A) Hawthorn (A), Spanish Bluebell Common Elder (F) (Hyacinthoides Dog Rose (Rosa hispanica) (A), canina)(O). Cleavers (F), Garlic Mustard (F)
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Woodland Woodland Tree layer Shrub layer Ground layer species Within Order Limits number type species species (Yes/No)
W10 Broadleaved Common Ash Common Hawthorn Garlic Mustard (A), Yes (Partially) Woodland (D) (D), Common Elder Wood False Brome (0.82ha) (F), Blackthorn (F), (F), Cow Parsley (F), Osier (Salix Lesser Celandine viminalis) (R) (Ficaria verna) (F), Ground-ivy (F), Lord and Ladies (F) and Lesser Burdock (Arctium minus) (O)
W11 Broadleaved Common Ash Blackthorn (D) Common Nettle (D), No Woodland (D) Garlic Mustard (A), (1.06ha) Cleavers (F), Ground Ivy (F), False Wood Brome (F), Lesser Celandine (O) and Lord and Ladies (R)
W12 Dominated Common Ash Common Hawthorn Common Nettle (D) Yes by young (D), (D) Blackthorn (A) and Bramble (D) (1.67ha) mixed Pedunculate plantation Oak (D), woodland Scot’s Pine and scrub (A)(Pinus with some sylvestris), mature elm Douglas Fir, alongside Elm the existing A428
Relative biodiversity importance 4.2.6 The evaluation of the woodlands surveyed against the criteria provided (Section 3) in this appendix confirms that there is a range of values from local to county biodiversity importance. An evaluation is provided below, including an assessment against priority habitat criteria where relevant. 4.2.7 None of the woodlands present are considered to be semi-natural ancient woodland (this includes wood pasture and plantation on ancient woodland sites). County importance 4.2.8 Woodland W7 is an example of lowland mixed deciduous priority habitat (as defined under S41 of the NERC Act (Ref 1-2)), due to its affinities to NVC sub- community W8a. An extract from the Maddock, ‘UK Biodiversity Action Plan; Priority Habitat Descriptions’ (Ref 1-12), is provided below, which justifies its classification:
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“In terms of the National Vegetation Classification the bulk of this type (Lowland Mixed Deciduous Woodland) falls into W8 (mainly sub-communities a - c in ancient or recent woods; in the lowlands W8d mostly occurs in secondary woodland) and W10 (sub-communities a to d) with lesser amounts of W16 (mainly W16a). Locally, it may form a mosaic with other types, including patches of beech woodland, small wet areas, and types more commonly found in western Britain. Rides and edges may grade into grassland and scrub types.” 4.2.9 This woodland is of relatively large size (6.7 hectares) compared to other woodlands within or close to the Scheme. It contains a good range of mature trees, has a low proportion of recent tree planting, and in places some typical woodland plant species. Therefore, this woodland is assessed as County biodiversity importance. District to County importance 4.2.10 Seven other woodlands W1, W2, W4, W9, W10, W11 and W13 are also examples of lowland mixed deciduous priority habitat. They are smaller in size than W7 (i.e. 0.64 to 3.6ha) with a less diverse woodland ground flora and have higher levels of disturbance present due to management for game shooting and re-planting. These are all assessed as of District to County biodiversity importance. Local importance 4.2.11 The five remaining woodlands surveyed (W3, W5, W6, W8 and W12) are of Local importance. This includes W3 (0.93 hectares), which was identified as lowland mixed deciduous woodland priority habitat in the desk study, but which is dominated by young mixed plantation comprising Oak, Ash and Douglas Fir with a very limited ground flora. The assessment of the other woodlands is based on their species composition, the high level of disturbance present due to frequent management (e.g. for game shooting), lack of floristic diversity within the ground flora, and dominance of young trees (including a high proportion of planted trees).
4.3 Arable flora survey and assessment of biodiversity importance 4.3.1 The margins of 64arable fields were searched for species of scarce arable flora. The results are given in Table 4-4, along with details of any additional notable non-arable plant species found. 4.3.2 Twenty-two of the fields surveyed are of Local importance for scarce arable flora, and three fields are considered to be of district importance. The remaining fields did not contain any scarce arable flora. Ten species of scarce arable flora were recorded from the 64 fields surveyed. Most are low scoring species using Byfield & Wilson (Ref 1-19), with individual scores of one or two. Such species included Smooth Tare (Vicia tetrasperma) which is widespread and common species in England.
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4.3.3 Three fields (A19, A29 and A30) supported more notable (higher scoring) scarce arable flora and are considered to be of District importance. Scarce arable flora included Shepherd’s Needle which is Critically Endangered in the UK and Endangered in England (Red Data Lists for Great Britain (Ref 1-18) and England (Ref 1-17). Other scoring species in these fields comprised; many Seeded Goosefoot (Chenopodium polyspermum), Round Leaved Fluellen (Kickxia spuria), Sharp Leaved Fluellen (Kickxia elatine), Smooth Tare and Grey Field Speedwell (Veronica polita). 4.3.4 Common Cudweed (Filago vulgaris) listed as Near Threatened in the Red Data Lists for Great Britain (Ref 1-18) was found in fields A1 and A2. Rye Brome (Bromus secalinus), present in field A63, is listed in the UK as Vulnerable, and in England as Near Threatened. However, these were the only individual scoring species in the list and so were of Local importance. Other species are listed as being of Least Concern in the Red Data Lists. Table 4-4: Results of the survey for scarce arable flora
Field Crop Score and Scarce Arable Flora Present Within Order Limits (Yes/No) Geographic Importance
A1 Wheat 6 (Local) Common Cudweed Yes
A2 Wheat 6 (Local) Common Cudweed Yes
A3 Wheat 2 (Local) Small Flowered Cranesbill Yes (Geranium pusillum)
A13 Wheat 2 (Local) Dwarf Mallow (Malva neglecta) Yes
A19 Wheat 13 (District) Dwarf Spurge (Euphorbia exigua) Yes Round Leaved Fluellen Sharp Leaved Fluellen Smooth Tare
A20 Wheat 7 (Local) Round Leaved Fluellen Yes Sharp Leaved Fluellen Smooth Tare
A24 Wheat 6 (Local) Many Seeded Goosefoot Yes Sharp Leaved Fluellen Grey Field Speedwell
A29 Wheat 11 (District) Shepherd’s Needle Yes Smooth Tare
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Field Crop Score and Scarce Arable Flora Present Within Order Limits (Yes/No) Geographic Importance
A30 Wheat 14 (District) Common Windgrass (Apera spica- Yes venti) Dwarf Spurge Smooth Tare
A32 Wheat 6 (Local) Dwarf Spurge Yes
A33 Wheat 4 (Local) Round Leaved Fluellin Yes Smooth Tare
A45 Wheat 7 (Local) Rye Brome (Bromus secalinus) No
A50 Wheat 2 (Local) Sharp Leaved Fluellin Yes
A51 Wheat 4 (Local) Grey Field Speedwell Yes Sharp Leaved Fluellin
A57 Wheat 2 (Local) Many Seeded Goosefoot Yes
A63 Wheat 7 (Local) Rye Brome Yes
A17 Wheat 2 (Local) Smooth Tare No
A18 Wheat 2 (Local) Smooth Tare Yes
A21 Wheat 2 (Local) Smooth Tare Yes
A25 Wheat 2 (Local) Smooth Tare Yes
A34- Wheat 2 (each field) Smooth Tare Yes A38 (Local)
4.3.5 A list of other arable flora (non-scoring species) is provided in Annex C of this appendix, and Figure 1 (Annex D) provides the arable field locations.
4.4 Hedgerow survey and assessment of biodiversity importance Characteristics of the hedgerows in the Survey Area 4.4.1 The location of each of the 93 hedgerows surveyed is shown on Figure 1 in Annex D of this appendix. The figure identifies both those hedgerows that meet the ecological criteria for important under the Regulations, and those that do not qualify but which are still species rich.
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4.4.2 Annex A presents a summary of the results of the hedgerow survey and provides an assessment of each hedgerow against the criteria laid out in paragraphs 6 to 8 of the Regulations. The identification of archaeologically and historically important hedgerows was not part of the ecological scope of works, and therefore is not assessed in this appendix. As such, the list of important hedgerows identified in this appendix should not be considered definitive, but does not include those of historical value, which are classed important in their own right. 4.4.3 The hedgerows recorded across the Survey Area were variable, from immature to mature hedges with variable numbers of mature trees (predominantly Pedunculate Oak). Most hedges, other than those along roads, had a lack of regular management resulting in hedgerows of varying sizes and structure. The majority of hedgerows recorded were well connected with other habitats of high biodiversity value, including a wider network of hedgerows, as well as woodland habitats and ponds. Species-rich hedgerows 4.4.4 Thirty hedgerows (2, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 31, 32, 34, 35, 36, 39, 47, 50, 52, 54, 56, 57, 58 67, 78, 80, 85, 86, 87, 89, 90, 91) contained the minimum number of woody species to be classified as species rich, with five native woody species per 30m survey section, with four hedgerows (23, 54, 67, and 91) containing six woody species, two (22, 78) containing seven species, and two containing eight species (52, 90). The remaining hedgerows are classed as species poor as they contained fewer than five woody species). 4.4.5 A total of 20 woody species were identified across the Scheme. Common woody species identified included Elm, Common Hawthorn, Blackthorn, Elder, Dog Rose, Pedunculate Oak and Dogwood. Other notable species identified within the hedgerows included Buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica), Field Maple, Wayfaring Tree (Viburnum lantana), Aspen (Populus tremula), Crab Apple, Hazel, Bird Cherry (Prunus padus) and Grey Poplar (Populus x canescens). Important hedgerows 4.4.6 Fourteen hedgerows were confirmed as important based on criteria set out in the Regulations. These were hedgerows 16, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 34, 35, 50, 56, 67, 78, and 90. The analytical process behind these results is explained in Annex A. 4.4.7 Refer to Figure 1 in Annex D of this appendix for the locations of the Important hedgerows. 4.4.8
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County importance 4.4.9 Hedgerows 1 to 22, 24 and Hedgerows 77 to 87 are within the county of Bedfordshire in which the criteria for identifying hedgerow importance at the County level applies. Hedgerow 23, 25 to 70 and 88 to 93 are within the county of Cambridgeshire in which the relevant criteria applies. 4.4.10 In Bedfordshire there are five hedgerows that comply with the relevant criteria to be considered as being of County importance; these are hedgerows 12,13,16, 21 and 24). 4.4.11 In Cambridgeshire there are three hedgerows that comply with the relevant criteria to be considered as being of County importance, these are hedgerows 39, 56 and 58. 4.4.12 Some hedgerows may also contain associated species of higher importance. For example, the terrestrial invertebrate surveys found numerous individual hedges to be of County importance for their dead wood habitat and associated invertebrate assemblages present. District and Local importance 4.4.13 All of the hedgerows surveyed are examples of Section 41 NERC habitat (Ref 1- 2), which encompasses all predominantly (greater than 80%) native hedgerows regardless of their ’importance’ or species-richness. The hedgerows within the Survey Area together form a network that helps link other wooded habitats in the surrounding landscape. Each hedgerow contributes to an ecological network of greater biodiversity importance than its individual component hedgerows. 4.4.14 It is considered that the majority of hedgerows, regardless of their importance under the Regulations, are only likely to be of greater than District importance if they are an integral part of valuable ecological networks, or are critical for the survival of populations of flora or fauna that are themselves of above District value. 4.4.15 None of the hedgerows support notable plant assemblages, no ground flora was observed that would indicate the hedgerows are of ancient origin, (although historical records may indicate otherwise). Most of the hedgerows present are either completely unmanaged, or intensively managed through annual cutting. Overall biodiversity importance of hedgerow network 4.4.16 It is considered that the hedgerow network present in the Survey Area, hedgerows within which were surveyed against the criteria reported within Section 3 of this appendix, is of up to County importance. This evaluation takes into account the number of hedgerows covering a large area of landscape, the hedgerow species composition, richness and associated features (
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4.5 Ancient and veteran tree survey and assessment of biodiversity importance 4.5.1 Based on the criteria set out within the method, a single elm (Ulmus minor) tree was confirmed to be veteran within the Survey Area, the location of which is illustrated on Figure 1 in Annex D of this appendix. This is based on the following characteristics of the tree: a. DBH of 2.2m (the minimum DBH for this species to be considered as veteran is 1.5m). b. Hosting a range of associated and interdependent wildlife including an active roosting site (including pellets and feathers) for barn owl (Tyto alba), (see Appendix 8.12 of the Environmental Statement [TR010044/APP/6.3] for results), lichens and invertebrates. c. Major trunk cavity, including progressive hollowing (implying fungal presence). d. Bark loss. e. An ‘old look’. Relative biodiversity importance 4.5.2 Due to the age and rarity of elm, of which have been devasted by Dutch elm disease, and the wider biodiversity value of the tree as habitat for dependent flora and fauna, this tree is of County biodiversity importance.
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5 Summary and conclusions
Woodlands 5.1.1 The botanical surveys found that the woodlands are of the following importance for biodiversity: a. Woodland 7 - County importance. b. Woodlands 1, 2, 4, 9, 10, 11 and 13 - District to County importance. c. Woodlands 3, 5, 6, 8 and 12 - Local importance. Arable flora 5.1.2 Three arable fields (A19, A29 and A30) support arable plant assemblages of District importance based on established criteria. The species contributing to this were potentially present in the surrounding landscape, but in the absence of data to demonstrate this conclusively, District importance is considered justified and appropriate. Twenty-two fields were of Local importance for scarce arable flora. Hedgerows 5.1.3 The Survey Area contained a hedgerow network of up to County importance. Most of the hedgerows were species-poor and of District value. 5.1.4 There were 14 hedgerows of specific note which were Important under the criteria of the Regulations (Hedgerows 16, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 34 35, 50, 56, 67; 78 and 90). 5.1.5 Thirty hedgerows were species rich, Hedgerows 2, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 31, 32, 34, 35, 36, 39, 47, 50, 52, 54, 56, 57, 58, 67, 78, 80, 85, 86, 87, 89, 90 and 91. 5.1.6 Eight hedgerows were of County importance within Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire: Hedgerows 12, 13, 16, 21, 24, 39, 56 and 58. Ancient and veteran trees 5.1.7 The botanical surveys found one single veteran tree during the survey, this has been identified as County importance.
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6 References
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Annex A: Results of the hedgerow regulations survey
Table A1. Ecological features of the hedgerows surveyed, and confirmation of whether they are species-rich or important under paragraphs 6 & 7 of The Hedgerow Regulations 1997
Hedg Hedge >30 Mean *Sig *3 *Gaps *Bank *Ditch *Connection *Paralle Protecte Important Specie Within e No. Length year number number of woodlan <10% or wall along s scoring 4 l hedge d Hedgerow s rich? Order (m) s of trees (no. d herbs of along at points or within species ? Limit old? qualifyin of trees in within hedge at least more 15m? (as Yes/N g woody hedgerow) 1m of ? least half of (points defined o species ? hedge half of the scored)? by the margins the hedge Regs)? ? hedge ? ?
1 90 3 N (0) No Yes No No No (3) No No No No Yes
2 100 6 N (2) No Yes No No No (0) No No No Yes Yes
3 125 4 Y (12) No Yes No Yes Yes (5) No No No No Yes
4 50 x 3 N (0) No Yes No Yes No (3) No No No No Yes
5 70 x 3 Y (7) No Yes No No No (2) No No No No Yes
6 160 1.5 N (0) No No No No No (2) No No No No Yes
7 120 3 N (0) No Yes No No No (2) No No No No No
8 80 2 N (0) No Yes No No No (1) No No No No No
9 220 x 2 N (0) No Yes No No No (0) No No No No Yes
10 100 3 Y (5) No Yes No Yes No (2) No No No No Yes
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Hedg Hedge >30 Mean *Sig *3 *Gaps *Bank *Ditch *Connection *Paralle Protecte Important Specie Within e No. Length year number number of woodlan <10% or wall along s scoring 4 l hedge d Hedgerow s rich? Order (m) s of trees (no. d herbs of along at points or within species ? Limit old? qualifyin of trees in within hedge at least more 15m? (as Yes/N g woody hedgerow) 1m of ? least half of (points defined o species ? hedge half of the scored)? by the margins the hedge Regs)? ? hedge ? ?
11 100 4 Y (4) No Yes No Yes No (3) No No No No Yes
12 280 5.6 Y (20) No Yes No No Yes (5) No No No Yes Yes
13 380 5.6 Y (8) No Yes No No No (3) No No No Yes Yes
14 824 3 N (0) No No No Yes Yes (4) No No No No Yes
15 300 4.6 - No No No No Yes (4) No No No No Yes
16 368 4.6 Y (6) No Yes No No No (3) No Yes Yes No Yes
17 40 4 N (2) No Yes No No No (2) No No No No Yes
18 270 3.6 N (2) No Yes No Yes Yes (5) No No No No Yes
19 277 2.3 N (0) No No No No No (0) No No No No Yes
20 260 3.3 N (0) No Yes No Yes No (2) No No No No Yes
21 525 5 Y (6) No No No No No (0) No No No Yes Yes
22 238 7.6 Y (15) No No No Yes Yes (4) No No Yes Yes Yes
23 50 6 Y (5) No Yes No No Yes (4) No No Yes Yes Yes
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Hedg Hedge >30 Mean *Sig *3 *Gaps *Bank *Ditch *Connection *Paralle Protecte Important Specie Within e No. Length year number number of woodlan <10% or wall along s scoring 4 l hedge d Hedgerow s rich? Order (m) s of trees (no. d herbs of along at points or within species ? Limit old? qualifyin of trees in within hedge at least more 15m? (as Yes/N g woody hedgerow) 1m of ? least half of (points defined o species ? hedge half of the scored)? by the margins the hedge Regs)? ? hedge ? ?
24 666 4.6 Y (37) No Yes No No Yes (4) No Yes Yes No Yes
25 300 5 Y (5) No Yes Yes Yes Yes (4) No No Yes Yes Yes
26 284 5 Y (3) No Yes No Yes No (2) No Yes Yes Yes Yes
27 432 1 Y (4) No Yes Yes No No (1) No Yes Yes No Yes
28 350 2 Y (20) No Yes No No No (3) No No No No No
29 280 2 Y (15) No No No Yes No (2) No No No No No
30 100 x 3 N (0) No Yes No No No (0) No No No No Yes
31 448 x 5.3 N (1) No Yes No Yes No (2) Yes No No Yes Yes
32 60 5 N (2) No No No No No (2) No No No Yes Yes
33 115 4 N (0) No Yes No Yes No (No) No No No No Yes
34 182 5 Y (6) No Yes No Yes Yes (4) No No Yes Yes No
35 366 5.6 Y (10) Yes Yes No Yes No (2) No No Yes Yes Yes
36 80 x 5 N (0) No No No No No (0) No No No Yes Yes
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Hedg Hedge >30 Mean *Sig *3 *Gaps *Bank *Ditch *Connection *Paralle Protecte Important Specie Within e No. Length year number number of woodlan <10% or wall along s scoring 4 l hedge d Hedgerow s rich? Order (m) s of trees (no. d herbs of along at points or within species ? Limit old? qualifyin of trees in within hedge at least more 15m? (as Yes/N g woody hedgerow) 1m of ? least half of (points defined o species ? hedge half of the scored)? by the margins the hedge Regs)? ? hedge ? ?
37 173 3 Y (12) No Yes No Yes No (3) No No No No Yes
38 245 4 Y (8) No Yes No Yes No (2) No No No No No
39 500 5.3 N (2) No Yes No Yes Yes (4) No No No Yes Yes
40 100 3 N (2) No Yes No No Yes (4) Yes No No No Yes
41 454 3.3 Y (15) No Yes No Yes Yes (4) No No No No Yes
42 178 3 Y (20) No Yes No Yes Yes (4) No No No No Yes
43 390 4.6 N (0) No Yes No Yes No (3) No No No No Yes
44 491 4.3 Y (10) No Yes No Yes No (3) No No No No Yes
45 80 x 3 N (0) No Yes No Yes No (1) No No No No Yes
46 301 x 3 N (0) No Yes No Yes Yes (4) No No No No Yes
47 203 5 Y (1) No Yes No Yes Yes (5) No No No Yes Yes
48 150 2.5 Y (18) No Yes No No No (2) No No No No No
49 80 2 Y (2) No Yes No Yes No (3) No No No No Yes
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Hedg Hedge >30 Mean *Sig *3 *Gaps *Bank *Ditch *Connection *Paralle Protecte Important Specie Within e No. Length year number number of woodlan <10% or wall along s scoring 4 l hedge d Hedgerow s rich? Order (m) s of trees (no. d herbs of along at points or within species ? Limit old? qualifyin of trees in within hedge at least more 15m? (as Yes/N g woody hedgerow) 1m of ? least half of (points defined o species ? hedge half of the scored)? by the margins the hedge Regs)? ? hedge ? ?
50 90 5 Y (15) No Yes Yes Yes No (2) Yes No Yes Yes Yes
51 130 3.5 Y (2) No Yes No Yes No (2) No No No No No
52 200 8 No No Yes No No No (2) No No No Yes Yes
53 240 3 N (0) No Yes No Yes No (2) No No No No Yes
54 30 6 N (0) No Yes No Yes No (1) No No No Yes No
55 300 3.5 N (2) No Yes No Yes No (3) No No No No Yes
56 625 5.3 Y (25) No Yes No Yes No (2) Yes No Yes Yes Yes
57 470 5.5 N (0) No No No Yes No (2) No No No Yes No
58 650 5 N (2) No Yes No Yes Yes (4) No No No Yes No
59 570 4.3 N (8) No Yes No No Yes (4) No No No No Yes
60 230 4 N (0) No No No Yes No (3) Yes No No No No
61 40 3 N (0) No Yes No Yes No (2) No No No No Yes
62 210 4 N (0) No Yes No Yes No (3) No No No No Yes
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Hedg Hedge >30 Mean *Sig *3 *Gaps *Bank *Ditch *Connection *Paralle Protecte Important Specie Within e No. Length year number number of woodlan <10% or wall along s scoring 4 l hedge d Hedgerow s rich? Order (m) s of trees (no. d herbs of along at points or within species ? Limit old? qualifyin of trees in within hedge at least more 15m? (as Yes/N g woody hedgerow) 1m of ? least half of (points defined o species ? hedge half of the scored)? by the margins the hedge Regs)? ? hedge ? ?
63 140 4 Y (4) No Yes No Yes No (2) Yes No No No No
64 485 4.5 Y (13) No Yes No Yes No (3) Yes No No No Yes
65 140 3 N (0) No Yes No No No (3) No No No No No
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67 315 6 Y (20) No Yes No No No (3) Yes No Yes Yes No
68 500 2.7 N (1) No Yes No Yes No (2) No No No No Yes
69 600 2.5 N (0) No Yes No Yes No (2) No No No No Yes
70 185 2.5 Y (5) No Yes No No Yes (5) No No No No Yes
71 39 3 N ? Yes No No No No No No No Yes
72 148 3 N ? Yes No No No No No No No Yes
73 261 3 N ? Yes No No No No No No No Yes (estimated )
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Hedg Hedge >30 Mean *Sig *3 *Gaps *Bank *Ditch *Connection *Paralle Protecte Important Specie Within e No. Length year number number of woodlan <10% or wall along s scoring 4 l hedge d Hedgerow s rich? Order (m) s of trees (no. d herbs of along at points or within species ? Limit old? qualifyin of trees in within hedge at least more 15m? (as Yes/N g woody hedgerow) 1m of ? least half of (points defined o species ? hedge half of the scored)? by the margins the hedge Regs)? ? hedge ? ?
74 196 3 N ? Yes No No No No No No No Yes (estimated )
75 83 3 N ? No No No No No No No No Yes (estimated )
76 42 2 N ? Yes No No No No No No No Yes
77 100 Yes 4 Y No Yes No Yes No No No No No Yes
78 200 Yes 7 Y No Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes
79 200 Yes 4 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A No N/A N/A N/A N/A Yes
80 160 Yes 5 Y No Yes No Yes No No No No Yes Yes
81 100 Yes 4 Y No Yes No Yes No No No No No No
82 90 Yes 3 N No No No No No No No No No Yes
83 30 Yes 3 N No Yes No Yes 1 No No No No Yes
84 100 Yes 4 Y No Yes No No 0 No No No No Yes
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Hedg Hedge >30 Mean *Sig *3 *Gaps *Bank *Ditch *Connection *Paralle Protecte Important Specie Within e No. Length year number number of woodlan <10% or wall along s scoring 4 l hedge d Hedgerow s rich? Order (m) s of trees (no. d herbs of along at points or within species ? Limit old? qualifyin of trees in within hedge at least more 15m? (as Yes/N g woody hedgerow) 1m of ? least half of (points defined o species ? hedge half of the scored)? by the margins the hedge Regs)? ? hedge ? ?
85 100 Yes 5 N No No No No 0 No No No Yes Yes
86 100 Yes 5 N No No No No 1 No No No Yes Yes
87 100 Yes 5 N No Yes No Yes 1 No No No Yes Yes
88 70 Yes 3 Y No Yes No Yes 1 No No No No Yes
89 40 Yes 5 Y No Yes No Yes 1 No No No Yes Yes
90 50 Yes 8 Y No Yes No No 3 No No Yes Yes Yes
91 50 Yes 6 Y No Yes No No 0 Yes No No Yes Yes
92 Public No Yes Right of Way Access only
93 Public N Yes Right of Way Access only
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*for Hedgerows 71 to 76 see limitations, as hedgerows not fully accessible (i.e. viewed from public rights of way).
Table A2. Summary of hedgerows located parallel to BOATs and whether they are important under paragraph 8 of The Hedgerow Regulations 1997
Hedgerow Adjacent bridleway, footpath 4+ woody species 2+ of * criteria (see Table Important Hedgerow? No. or byway open to all traffic (see Table A1) A1) (BOAT)
25 ✓ ✓ ✓ Yes
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Annex B: NVC form for woodland survey
Project A428 Black Date 02/05/2018 Recorders Mike Land N/A (W1) Photo 4 Sheet 1 Name Cat to Caxton Padfield parcel ref. no. Gibbet improvements
Broad Deciduous Substrate Acid Hydrology Wet Age Saplings woodland Classes* vegetation (Tick all that Coniferous Calcareous Dry Semi-mature trees type apply) Mixed Neutral Transitional Mature trees Scrub Not known Veteran trees
Aspect N/A Slope None Habitat Area GIS m x m
Descriptive notes including: negative indicators species (weeds), management regime, other impacts, limitations
Fraxinus excelsior dominated semi-natural woodland, which has been recently thinned. Ground disturbance present.
Quadrat 1 2 3 4 5 Frequen Quadrat Grid Reference cy (I-V) Tree Layer Species List % Domin % Domin % Domin % Domin % Domin
Fraxinus excelsior 7 7 7 7 7
Shrub Layer Species List
Crataegus monogyna 2 2 2 2 2
Sambucus nigra 1 1 1 1 1
Prunus spinosa 1 1 1 1 1
Further information required, see back of sheet
1: few individuals, 2: several individuals, 3: many individuals, 4: 4-10%, 5: 11-25%, 6: Domin scale 26-33%, 7: 34-50%, 8: 51-75%, 9: 76-90%, 10: 91-100%
Use a 5x5m quadrat for ground flora species and record all trees and shrub layer Quadrat sizes species within the vicinity of this quadrat i.e. within 10-15 m.
Number of quadrats which the species occurs in, use Roman numerals I to V, where Frequency I=20% of quadrats and V=100%.
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 8.3: Terrestrial Habitats including Hedgerows
A mature tree is defined as when the tree reaches its full height Age Class An ancient tree is defined as when a tree passes beyond full maturity and the crown
begins to shed redundant parts and accumulate dead wood.
Ground Flora Species List 1 2 3 4 5 Frequen cy % Domin % Domin % Domin % Domin % Domin (I-V)
Glechoma hederacea 3 2 2 1 2
Mercurialis perennis 8 9 8 7 7
Geranium robertianum 5 5 4
Antriscus sylvestris 4 1 4 5 2
Galilum aparine 4 5 4 2 3
Geum urbanum 4
Festuca giganta 1
Bromus sterilis 2
Holcus mollis 2 3
Urtica dioica 4 6 5 1
Cirsium palustre 1
Arum maculatum 1 1
Cirsium arvense 1 4
Brachypodium sylvaticum 3 2 3
Arcticum minus 1
Taraxacum officinale 1
Rubus fruticosa 1 2
Cirsium vulgare 1 1
Dactylis glomerta 1
Fraxinus excelsior (seedling) 2
Tamus communis 1
Arrhenatherum elatius 2
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 8.3: Terrestrial Habitats including Hedgerows
Rumex spp. 1
Heracleum sphondylium 2 4
Bare rock 0 0 0 0 0
Bare soil 0 0 1 0 0
Leaf litter / thatch 2 3 2 2 2
Permanent open water 1 0 0 0 0
Other flora in wider habitat area- accurate typing of vegetation may require information on other flora present but missed by the quadrats
Bramble present in patches, disturbed.
Project A428 Black Date 09/05/2018 Recorders Mike Land N/A (W7) Photo 42-44 Sheet 1 Name Cat to Caxton Padfield parcel ref. no. Gibbet improvements
Broad Deciduous Substrate Acid Hydrology Wet Age Saplings woodland Classes* vegetation (Tick all that Coniferous Calcareous Dry Semi-mature trees type apply) Mixed Neutral Transitional Mature trees Scrub Not known Veteran trees
Aspect N/A Slope None Habitat Area GIS m x m
Descriptive notes including: negative indicators species (weeds), management regime, other impacts, limitations
Relatively large block of semi natural woodland dominated by Quercus robur, Fraxinus excelsior with Crataegus monogyna, Sambucus nigra and Rubus fruticosus agg. within the shrub layer. The ground flora is disturbed with Geum urbanum, Glechoma hederacea, Urtica dioica, Brachypodium sylvaticum, Galium aparine, Rumex Sanguina, Hypericum hirsutum, Anthriscus sylvestris, Alliaria petiolate, and Lapsana communis. Common bryophytes included Atrichum undulatum. Other species included Filipendula ulmaria, Tamus communis and Hedera helix.
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 8.3: Terrestrial Habitats including Hedgerows
Quadrat 1 2 3 4 5 Frequen Quadrat Grid Reference 256 257 260 259 258 cy (I-V) Tree Layer Species List % Domin % Domin % Domin % Domin % Domin
Quercus robur 20 20 10
Fraxinus excelsior 40 50 40 50 50
Crataegus monogyna 10 5 20
Pinus sylvestris 5
Shrub Layer Species List
Ligustrum vulgare 10
Crataegus monogyna 20 10
Salix caprea 2
Rubus fruticosus aggregate 10 40
Sambucus nigra 5
Further information required, see back of sheet
Domin 1: few individuals, 2: several individuals, 3: many individuals, 4: 4-10%, 5: 11-25%, 6: 26-33%, 7: 34-50%, scale 8: 51-75%, 9: 76-90%, 10: 91-100%
Quadrat Use a 5x5m quadrat for ground flora species and record all trees and shrub layer species within the vicinity sizes of this quadrat i.e. within 10-15 m.
Frequen Number of quadrats which the species occurs in, use Roman numerals I to V, where I=20% of quadrats cy and V=100%.
Age A mature tree is defined as when the tree reaches its full height Class An ancient tree is defined as when a tree passes beyond full maturity and the crown begins to shed redundant parts and accumulate dead wood.
Ground Flora Species List 1 2 3 4 5 Frequen cy % Domin % Domin % Domin % Domin % Domin (I-V)
Brachypodium sylvaticum 7 6 7 8 6
Atrichum undulatum 3 3 1
Rumex sanguinea 4 2 2 2
Hypericum hirsutum 3 2
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 8.3: Terrestrial Habitats including Hedgerows
Galium aparine 3 4 2 2 5
Glechoma hederacea 4 3 2 2
Geum urbanum 2 2 2
Rubus fruticosus aggregate 4 5 3
Anthriscus sylvestris 3 2 3 2
Poa trivialis 2 3 2
Carex remota 2
Calystegia sylvatica 1
Moehringia trinervia 2 1
Veronica chamaedrys 1 5 4
Lolium perennis 2 3
Primula veris 1
Prunus spinosa (seedling) 3 1
Heracleum sphondylium 1
Cirsium arvense 1
Circaea lutetiana 2 2
Ranunculus repens 2
Urtica dioica 2 4 4 4
Carex sylvaticum 2
Elytrigia repens 3
Sonchus asper 1
Fraxinus excelsior (seedling) 2
Kindbergia praelonga 2
Eurhynchium striatum 3 4
Chaerophyllum temulum 1 2
Tamus communis
Myosotis arvensis 4
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 8.3: Terrestrial Habitats including Hedgerows
Stachys sylvatica 1
Arum maculatum 1
Bare rock - - - - -
Bare soil 5 10 10 0 20
Leaf litter / thatch 40 30 15 90 20
Permanent open water - - - - -
Other flora in wider habitat area- accurate typing of vegetation may require information on other flora present but missed by the quadrats
Gamebird area in middle of areas with fencing present.
Project A428 Black Date 12/06/19 Recorders MP, SS Land N/A W13 Photo P 3 + 4 Sheet 1 Name Cat to Caxton parcel ref. no. Gibbet improvements
Broad Deciduous Substrate Acid Hydrology Wet Age Saplings woodland Classes* vegetation (Tick all that Coniferous Calcareous Dry Semi-mature trees type apply) Mixed Neutral Transitional Mature trees Scrub Not known Veteran trees
Aspect - Slope - Habitat Area m x m
Descriptive notes including: negative indicators species (weeds), management regime, other impacts, limitations
Semi-mature Ash woodland, elder understorey. Ground flora – cow parsley and dog’s mercury.
Quadrat 1 2 3 4 5 Frequen Quadrat Grid Reference TL26416604 TL26420604 TL26424637 TL26385603 TL26356603 cy (I-V) 21 63 8 58 44
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 8.3: Terrestrial Habitats including Hedgerows
Tree Layer Species List % Domin % Domin % Domin % Domin % Domin
Fraxinus excelsior 9 8 8 6 8
Crataegus monogyna 2 4 4 2 4
Sambucus nigra 2 1 1
Quercus robor 4 4 5
Ulmus glabra 1 1
Ground Layer Species List
Mercurialis perennis 5 4 2 3 4
Anthriscus sylvestris 8 8 2 7
Galium aparine 5 9 7 8 5
Thuidium tamariscinum 5
Urtica dioica 4 4 2 4
Sisymbrium officinale 3 2
Glechoma hederacea 4 3 4
Geranium robertianum 2
Poa trivialis 2 3
Wheat / Rye 2 1
Rumex sanguineus 1
Plagiomnium undulatum
Viburnum species
Heracleum sphondylium 2
Brachythecium rutabulum
Brachypodium sylvaticum
Hedera helix
Viola riviniana
Arctium minus
Dioscorea communis
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 8.3: Terrestrial Habitats including Hedgerows
Ligustrum vulgare
Geum urbanum
Further information required, see back of sheet
Domin 1: few individuals, 2: several individuals, 3: many individuals, 4: 4-10%, 5: 11-25%, 6: 26-33%, 7: 34-50%, scale 8: 51-75%, 9: 76-90%, 10: 91-100%
Quadrat Use a 5x5m quadrat for ground flora species and record all trees and shrub layer species within the vicinity sizes of this quadrat i.e. within 10-15 m.
Frequen Number of quadrats which the species occurs in, use Roman numerals I to V, where I=20% of quadrats cy and V=100%.
Age A mature tree is defined as when the tree reaches its full height Class An ancient tree is defined as when a tree passes beyond full maturity and the crown begins to shed redundant parts and accumulate dead wood.
Ground Flora Species List 1 2 3 4 5 Frequen cy % Domin % Domin % Domin % Domin % Domin (I-V)
Bare rock - - - - -
Bare soil 4 2 4 4 5
Leaf litter / thatch 3 4 4 4 3
Permanent open water - - - - -
Species of Wider Stand
Bare rock
Bare soil
Leaf litter / thatch
Permanent open water
Other flora in wider habitat area- accurate typing of vegetation may require information on other flora present but missed by the quadrats
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 8.3: Terrestrial Habitats including Hedgerows
Annex C: Other arable flora
Field Speedwell (Veronica persica)
Bristly Ox-tongue (Helminthotheca echioides)
Wild Carrot (Daucus carota)
Rough Chervil (Chaerophyllum temulum)
Black Grass (Alopecurus myosuroides)
Meadow Brome (Bromus commutatus)
Timothy (Phleum pratense)
False Oat Grass (Arrhenatherum elatius)
Red Bartsia (Odontites vernus)
Wild Radish (Raphanus raphanistrum subspecies raphanistrum)
Wintercress (Barbarea vulgaris)
Pale Persicaria (Persicaria lapathifolia)
Common Bent (Agrostis capillaris)
Wild Oat Grass (Avena fatua)
Field Bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis)
Cut-Leaved Crane’s-Bill (Geranium dissectum)
Scarlett Pimpernel (Anagallis arvensis)
Charlock (Sinapis arvensis)
Hedge Mustard (Sisymbrium officinale)
Fat Hen (Chenopodium album)
Common Orache (Atriplex patula)
Common Chickweed (Stellaria media)
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 8.3: Terrestrial Habitats including Hedgerows
Annex D: Figure 1 – Survey Area: Habitat Map
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
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