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PHASE 1 HABITAT SURVEY REPORT at Land off Blackburn Road Burnley Lancashire BB12 8UE
Client: Group First Global Ltd
Client Address: Group First House Mead Way Padiham BB12 7NG
Client Contact: 01282 778066 (Tel)
JCA Ref: 12744/JoC
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Contents
1. Introduction...... 3 1.1 Purpose of the Report ...... 3 1.2 Terms of Reference ...... 3 1.3 Scope of the Report ...... 3 1.4 Site Description ...... 3
2. Desktop Study ...... 4 2.1 Methodology...... 4 2.2 Results ...... 4
3. Site Assessment ...... 8 3.1 Survey Conditions...... 8 3.2 Methodology...... 8 3.3 Habitat Types Present...... 8 3.4 Target Notes ...... 9 3.5 Fauna Species Encountered...... 10 3.6 Potential for Protected Species...... 10 3.7 Invasive Plant Species ...... 11
4. Conclusions and Recommendations...... 12
Appendix 1: Phase 1 Habitat Map ...... 15
Appendix 2: Photographic Evidence...... 16
Appendix 3: Site Map...... 18
Appendix 4: Floral Species List...... 19
Appendix 5: Protected Species Information...... 20
Appendix 6: References...... 21
Appendix 7: Author Credentials ...... 22
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1. Introduction
1.1 Purpose of the Report
1.1.1 A report is required for Land off Blackburn Road, Burnley to assess the ecological value of the site by documenting the habitat types present and the site’s potential for supporting rare and protected species.
1.2 Terms of Reference
1.2.1 I am instructed by Group First Global Ltd to visit the site and prepare my findings in a report.
1.2.2 For this purpose I have been supplied with a site map (drawing: 1883/01 ), and brief details of the proposal.
1.3 Scope of the Report
1.3.1 This report is compiled in accordance with the Joint Nature Conservation Committee’s (JNCC’s) Handbook for Phase 1 habitat survey - A technique for environmental audit (Revised reprint 2010).
1.4 Site Description
1.4.1 The Land off Blackburn Road is situated 6.5km west of Burnley town centre, at grid reference: SD778334.
1.4.2 The site is surrounded a small number of commercial properties, with large areas of agricultural land beyond this. Dean Brook is situated approximately 150m to the east of the site and is a tributary to the River Calder, approximately 200m to the south of the site.
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2. Desktop Study
2.1 Methodology
2.1.1 A desktop study has been undertaken in order to obtain any relevant ecological records that may be present within a 2km radius of the site. This includes protected and notable species records, as well as nature conservation designations.
2.1.2 The National Biodiversity Network (NBN) Gateway website was used to obtain any protected species records that were recorded within the last 10 years, relating to this site. The NBN gateway website holds ecological records collected across the UK from a variety of sources and is available for public use. The website operates by dividing the country into a series of 10km square grids, and so the records held for the 10km grid containing the survey site (Grid SD73) has been reviewed.
2.1.3 The Multi-Agency Geographic Information for the Countryside (MAGIC) website was used to locate any designated sites that may be present within 2km of the survey site, such as; Local Nature Reserves (LNR), Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) or Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
2.2 Results
2.2.1 Protected and Notable Species : The NBN Gateway records obtained for this site can be seen in Table 1 below.
Table 1 : List of protected and notable species recorded within the 10km grid square SD73. An asterisk * denotes records that are within 500m of the site. No. of Most Recent Group Common Name Scientific Name Records Record Amphibian Common Toad Bufo bufo 13 2013 Great Crested Newt Triturus cristatus 34 2011 Bird Tree Pipit Anthus trivialis 8 <2009 Reed Bunting Emberiza schoeniclus 11 2010 Grasshopper Warbler Locustella naevia 6 <2009 Spotted Flycatcher Muscicapa striata 32 <2009 Curlew Numenius arquata 86 2013 House Sparrow Passer domesticus 240* 2015 Tree Sparrow Passer montanus 30 2011 Grey Partridge Perdix perdix 36 <2010 Wood Warbler Phylloscopus sibilatrix 13 <2009 Lapwing Vanellus vanellus 77 2013 Bony Fish European Eel Anguilla anguilla 9 2011 Atlantic Salmon Salmo salar 6 2011 Brown Sea Trout Salmo trutta 16 2011
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Flowering Plant Cornflower Centaurea cyanus 1 2009 Jawless Fish Sea Lamprey Petromyzon marinus 2 2010 Lichen River Jelly Lichen Collema dichotomum 15 2007 Toninia sedifolia Toninia sedifolia 1 <2009 Reptile Common Lizard Zootoca vivipara 1 2013 Terrestrial Mammal Bats Chiroptera 20 2014 Hedgehog Erinaceus europaeus 28 2015 Brown Hare Lepus europaeus 23 2015 European Otter Lutra lutra 7 2015 Eurasian Badger Meles meles 3 2014 Pipistrelle Bat Species Pipistrellus sp. 16 2014 Soprano Pipistrelle Pipistrellus pygmaeus 1 2010
2.2.2 Local Data Centre Records : The Lancashire Environmental Records Network has been commissioned to provide the records held for protected and notable species within a 2km radius of the survey site. The result has been summarised in Table 2 below.
Table 2 : Lancashire Environmental Records Network’s records of protected and notable species within a 2km radius of the site. An asterisk * denotes records that are within 500m of the site. No. of Most Recent Group Common Name Scientific Name Records Record Amphibian Common Toad Bufo bufo 2 2008 Smooth Newt Lissotriton vulgaris 1 2006 Bird Lesser Redpoll Acanthis cabaret 3 1998 Common Sandpiper Actitis hypoleucos 2 1998 Skylark Alauda arvensis 2 1998 Kingfisher Alcedo atthis 3 2008 Teal Anas crecca 1 1998 Meadow Pipit Anthus pratensis 3 2013 Tree Pipit Anthus trivialis 1 1998 Swift Apus apus 1 1999 Grey Heron Ardea cinerea 3 1999 Little Ringed Plover Charadrius dubius 3 1999 Black-headed Gull Chroicocephalus ridibundus 1 1998 House Martin Delichon urbicum 3 1999 Lesser Spotted Woodpecker Dendrocopos minor 1 1998 Reed Bunting Emberiza schoeniclus 4 1999 Kestrel Falco tinnunculus 4 2013 Snipe Gallinago gallinago 1 2013 Oystercatcher Haematopus ostralegus 2 1999 Swallow Hirundo rustica 4 1999 Herring Gull Larus argentatus 1 1998 Lesser Black-backed Gull Larus fuscus 1 1998 Great Black-backed Gull Larus marinus 1 1998 Linnet Linaria cannabina 4 1999
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Bird Yellow Wagtail Motacilla flava 2 1998 Spotted Flycatcher Muscicapa striata 2 1998 Curlew Numenius arquata 5 2008 House Sparrow Passer domesticus 6 2006 Tree Sparrow Passer montanus 3 1998 Grey Partridge Perdix perdix 4 1999 Wood Warbler Phylloscopus sibilatrix 2 1999 Willow Warbler Phylloscopus trochilus 4 1999 Dunnock Prunella modularis 4 1999 Bullfinch Pyrrhula pyrrhula 3 1999 Sand Martin Riparia riparia 2 1999 Starling Sturnus vulgaris 5 2012 Shelduck Tadorna tadorna 1 1998 Redshank Tringa totanus 2 1998 Redwing Turdus iliacus 1 1998 Song Thrush Turdus philomelos 4 1999 Fieldfare Turdus pilaris 1 1998 Lapwing Vanellus vanellus 2 1999 Bony Fish European Eel Anguilla anguilla 2* 2011 Bullhead Cottus gobio 3* 2011 Atlantic Salmon Salmo salar 1 2011 Brown Sea Trout Salmo trutta 5* 2011 Fern Water Fern Azolla filiculoides 1 2003 Flowering Plant Barberry Berberis vulgaris 1 1806 Spreading Bellflower Campanula patula 1 1864 Sea-kale Crambe maritima 1 2007 Canadian Waterweed Elodea canadensis 1 2005 Japanese Knotweed Fallopia japonica 25* 2013 Giant Knotweed Fallopia sachalinensis 1 2013 Heath Cudweed Gnaphalium sylvaticum 2 1915 Giant Hogweed Heracleum mantegazzianum 32* 2013 Bluebell Hyacinthoides non-scripta 37* 2011 Frogbit Hydrocharis morsus-ranae 10 2007 Himalayan Balsam Impatiens glandulifera 37* 2013 Common Gromwell Lithospermum officinale 1 1899 Monkeyflower Mimulus guttatus 4 2010 Whorled Water-milfoil Myriophyllum verticillatum 1 1915 Fringed Water-lily Nymphoides peltata 2 2003 Bee Orchid Ophrys apifera 1 2007 Yellow Bartsia Parentucellia viscosa 1 2010 Solomon's-seal Polygonatum multiflorum 2 1865 Rhododendron Rhododendron ponticum 19* 2012 Tuberous Comfrey Symphytum tuberosum 1 1999 Insect - Butterfly Wall Lasiommata megera 1 1995 White-letter Hairstreak Satyrium w-album 2 1987 Insect - Dragonfly Broad-bodied Chaser Libellula depressa 1 2008
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Insect - Moth Blossom Underwing Orthosia miniosa 1 1890 Liverwort Western Earwort Scapania gracilis 1 2002 Shady Earwort Scapania umbrosa 1 2002 Moss Dotted Thyme-moss Rhizomnium punctatum 3 2002 Bog Moss Sphagnum sp. 1* 1988 Sphagnum recurvum Sphagnum recurvum 1 1992 Terrestrial Mammal Bats Chiroptera 7 2013 European Otter Lutra lutra 3* 2013 American Mink Neovison vison 5* 2013 Pipistrelle Bat Species Pipistrellus sp. 2 2013 Common Pipistrelle Pipistrellus pipistrellus 3 2010
2.2.3 Nature Conservation Designations : This search revealed that there are no statutory nature conservation sites within 2km of the survey site. Lower Dean Wood is situated less than 100m northeast of the site and is listed as a Biological Heritage Site by Lancashire County Council.
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3. Site Assessment
3.1 Survey Conditions
3.1.1 The site was surveyed on 8th March 2016 by Josie Collier, BSc (Hons) .
3.1.2 The following limitations to this survey are stated below:
3.1.3 The survey was conducted during the sub-optimal time for botanical surveys. Therefore, many of the plant species encountered were either not in flower/leaf, dead or with their structure damaged by frost.
3.1.4 Plant species that may be present in the summer months are often not visible in the winter. If a more accurate and comprehensive floral record is required, the optimum time to conduct botanical surveys would be between the months of April and September.
3.1.5 This limitation made floral identification difficult, meaning this report will not represent a comprehensive indication of the site’s biodiversity. However, this constraint will not affect the overall conclusion of the report, as habitat types can still be classified and the potential for protected species can still be accurately assessed.
3.2 Methodology
3.2.1 A thorough site assessment was undertaken; following the guidelines set out in the JNCC’s Handbook for Phase 1 habitat surveys .
3.2.2 The entire site was walked over by an experienced consultant who mapped and described each habitat type that was present. The dominant floral species of each habitat was noted as well as any faunal species that were encountered.
3.2.3 Whilst conducting the site walk-over, any features that may be of value to or have the potential to support protected species were noted and photographic evidence taken (please refer to Appendix 2 ). Such protected species include, but are not limited to; Badgers, Bats, Dormouse, Great Crested Newts, Nesting Birds, Otter, Reptiles, Water Vole, White-Clawed Crayfish (please see Appendix 5 ).
3.3 Habitat Types Present
3.3.1 A Phase 1 Habitat map showing all habitat types present can be found at Appendix 1 .
3.3.2 The following habitat types are present at Land off Blackburn Road (in alphabetical order):
• Amenity grassland
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• Broad-leaved woodland
• Hard standing
• Scrub
• Semi-improved grassland
3.3.3 Amenity grassland : There is a small patch of amenity grassland towards the south of the site. The grassland here is cut short, making species identification more difficult. Floral Species characteristic of this type of grassland are Perennial Ryegrass ( Lolium perenne ), Fescues ( Festuca sp. ) and Bent Grasses ( Agrostis sp. ).
3.3.4 Broad-leaved woodland : There are numerous trees scattered throughout the northern part of the site, particularly towards the eastern boundary. Species here include Holly (Ilex aquifolium ), Ash ( Fraxinus excelsior ), Hawthorn ( Crataegus monogyna ) and Oak (Quercus sp. ). There is also a large area of small, self-seeded Hazel ( Corylus avellana ). A bird’s nest can be seen in a tree close to the northern fence line and several bird species could be seen flying in and out of the trees in this area.
3.3.5 Hard standing : A large portion of the site is currently used as a car park and roads allowing access to this area. The ground is covered with tarmac which prevents any floral species from growing here.
3.3.6 Scrub : There are two large areas of scrub vegetation towards the north and northwest of the site. This scrub vegetation is dense and continuous and for that reason, can only be surveyed from the outer edge of the area. Dominant species here include Bramble (Rubus fruticosus ) and Dog Rose ( Rosa canina ). Rabbit tracks and droppings were seen at the edge of this area towards the north of the site.
3.3.7 Semi-improved grassland : There is an area of semi-improved grassland towards the north of the site. Species here include Perennial Ryegrass ( Lolium perenne ), Cocksfoot (Dactylis glomerata ), Compact Rush ( Juncus conglomeratus ) and Purple Moor Grass (Molinia caerulea ). The species present here indicate wet, acidic soil.
3.4 Target Notes
3.4.1 Target Note 1 : Rabbit droppings and tracks between the semi-improved grassland and northern area of scrub.
3.4.2 Target Note 2 : A bird’s nest within the canopy of a tree at the fence between the semi-improved grassland and hard standing.
3.4.3 Target Note 3 : A flood-light positioned over the hard standing. (As the survey was carried out during daylight hours, it is unclear if this flood light is in use.)
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3.4.4 Target Note 4 : Small patches of sphagnum moss within the semi-improved grassland.
3.5 Fauna Species Encountered
3.5.1 The following species were either seen or heard during the site investigation:
• Greenfinch ( Carduelis chloris )
• Wood Pigeon ( Columba palumbus )
• Common Gull ( Larus canus )
• Magpie ( Pica pica )
• Blackbird ( Turdus merula )
3.6 Potential for Protected Species
3.6.1 Amphibians : The site does not contain the required aquatic habitat to support juvenile or breeding amphibians. The site is located in close proximity to Dean Brook and the River Calder, which increases the likelihood of there being smaller amphibian ponds present in the vicinity. This increases the potential for this site to be used by foraging or commuting amphibians, particularly in the grassland, woodland and scrub areas. There are records of great-crested newt, smooth newt and common toad within 2km of the site. None of these records were obtained from within 500m of the site.
3.6.2 Badgers: The northern half of the site could provide suitable habitat for badgers and there are records of badgers within 2km; however, there is no evidence of badger activity within the site, such as setts and latrines, and as there is superior habitat in close proximity, it is unlikely that badgers will enter this site.
3.6.3 Barn Owls : The site does not contain the required roosting habitats for barn owls and the close proximity to human activity would deter them from using this site. There are no records of barn owls within 2km of the site.
3.6.4 Bats : The site does not contain any buildings or structures that could be utilised by roosting bats. Although there are numerous trees within the site, they did not exhibit any cavities or crevices that are likely to be used as bat roosts. There are records of bats within 2km of the site and it is possible that they may enter this area for foraging or commuting purposes.
3.6.5 Dormice: Although the site does contain the required floral species to support dormice, their distribution in the UK is largely limited to the south of England. There are no records of dormice within 2km of the site and there was no evidence of dormouse activity seen during the survey.
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3.6.6 Nesting Birds : The site has potential to support a host of nesting bird species. A bird’s nest can be seen in a tree to the north of the hard standing and several different bird species were observed whilst carrying out the survey (please see Section 5.5.1 ). The semi-improved grassland contains areas of Purple Moor Grass and Compact Rush, which may attract birds such as curlew and reed bunting. There are records of various bird species within 2km of the site and the close proximity of the site to running water will increase the likelihood of this site being used by breeding birds.
3.6.7 Otters : The site itself does not contain the required aquatic habitat to support otters, though there is suitable habitat nearby in the form of the River Calder and Dean Brook. There are records of otters within 500m of the site; however, this site does not contain any ecological features that would be of use to otters and it is unlikely that they will enter this site.
3.6.8 Reptiles : The site does not contain the appropriate variety of habitats to support reptiles and close proximity to human activity would deter them from entering this site. There is a single record of a reptile within 2km of the site and this record was not obtained from within a 500m radius.
3.6.9 Water Voles : The site does not contain the required aquatic habitat needed to support water voles. The River Calder and Dean Brook could provide suitable habitat, however this site does not contain any ecological features that would be of use to water voles and it is unlikely that they will enter this site. There are no records of water voles within 2km of the site; however, there are records of American mink within 500m of the site. As a predator of water voles, this may be influencing the absence of water voles in this area.
3.6.10 White Clawed Crayfish : The site does not contain the required aquatic habitat to support white-clawed crayfish and as a relatively small, aquatic animal, it is unlikely that this species would be capable of travelling from the nearest water body to this area due to the distance and terrain between the site and the aquatic habitat. There are no records of white-clawed crayfish within 2km of the site.
The absence of any signs of or features considered valuable for supporting protected species, can not be considered evidence that these species are absent from a site, or that these species will not occupy the site in the future. It must therefore always be recommended that work be conducted with care and vigilance. Should any protected species be encountered during work (please see Appendix 5), work should stop immediately and JCA or Natural England contacted.
3.7 Invasive Plant Species
3.7.1 No invasive plant species were found at this site whilst conducting the site investigation.
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4. Conclusions and Recommendations
4.1.1 After conducting a thorough site investigation and a detailed Desktop Study, we consider Land off Blackburn Road to contain habitats of low - moderate ecological value (please see Section 3.3 ).
4.1.2 The habitat types present at the land off Blackburn Road are amenity grassland, broad- leaved woodland, hard standing, scrub and semi-improved grassland. These habitats are not listed in the UK Biodiversity Action Plan.
4.1.3 No nature conservation designations will be impacted upon by proposed development.
4.1.4 The broad-leaved woodland, scrub and semi improved grassland found to the north of the site is ecologically valuable to nesting birds (please see Section 3.6.6 ). Several bird species and evidence of birds’ nests were seen whilst carrying out the survey.
4.1.5 The desktop study revealed records of nesting birds and otters in close proximity to the site. There are also records of other protected species, such as great-crested newt and bat species, within 2km of the site.
4.1.6 Based on the findings of the desktop study and site survey, the following recommendations and enhancements have been suggested.
4.1.7 An exclusion fence should be erected around the site to prevent any amphibians from entering the area during the development. The fence should be ‘one-way’ in that it allows amphibians to leave the site, but not enter.
4.1.8 It is recommended that any tree or vegetation clearance should be completed outside of the breeding bird period. If work within the breeding bird period (March to August) is unavoidable, then a nesting bird survey should be commissioned prior to work starting. If nesting birds are found within the trees, works scheduled around these nests cannot begin until it is confirmed that the young have fledged and the nest is no longer in use.
4.1.9 The proposed development intends to remove a large proportion of the trees, grassland and scrub vegetation towards the north of the site. The loss of vegetation should be mitigated by incorporating a planting scheme into the development. This should include the planting of locally native shrubs and trees. The erection of faunal boxes should also be considered to provide nesting and roosting opportunities for bats and birds.
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4.1.10 Should any protected species be found during any stage of the development, all work must stop immediately and Natural England must be contacted. Natural England will provide advice on the best course of action. It must be stated that this is a legal requirement, and that protected species may only be handled by an experienced ecologist holding an appropriate licence.
JCA Ltd. can provide these and other ecological surveys if required, please do not hesitate to contact us for further information.
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Appendices
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Appendix 1: Phase 1 Habitat Map
Land off Blackburn Road Simonstone, Burnley BB12 8UE JCA Ref: 12744/JoC SCALE : 1:500 PAPER SIZE : A2
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A Amenity grassland
Broad-leaved woodland (Plantation)
Dense/continuous scrub
Fence
H Hard standing
Scattered broad-leaved trees
SI Semi-improved grassland
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Appendix 2: Photographic Evidence
Photo 1 : Bird’s nest in a tree at the northern edge of the car park.
Photo 2 : Flood light at the northern edge of the car park.
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Photo 3 : The car park makes up the largest proportion of the site.
Photo 4 : The northern part of the site, containing woodland, grassland and scrub.
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Appendix 3: Site Map
Figure 1 : Google Maps image of the Land off Blackburn Road, showing the survey site in relation to the surrounding landscape and habitats.
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Appendix 4: Floral Species List
Table 3 : List of species present at the land off Blackburn road at the time of the survey.
Common Name Scientific Name Hazel Corylus avellana Hawthorn Crataegus monogyna Ash Fraxinus excelsior Holly Ilex aquifolium Compact Rush Juncus conglomeratus Perennial Ryegrass Lolium perenne Purple Moor Grass Molinia caerulea Oak Quercus sp. Dog Rose Rosa canina Bramble Rubus fruticosus
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Appendix 5: Protected Species Information
The following species are protected under EU law , such as the Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Regulations (2010) : • All UK bat species • Dormouse • Great Crested Newt • Large Blue Butterfly • Natterjack Toad • Otter • Scottish Wild Cat • Smooth Snake and Sand Lizard • Various aquatic and plant species
These species are afforded the highest protection in the UK. Under this protection it is an offence to; deliberately capture, injure or kill any wild animal of a European protected species; deliberately disturb wild animal of any such species; deliberately take or destroy the eggs of such an animal, or damage or destroy a breeding site or resting place of such an animal. In addition to this it is an offence to be in possession of, or to control, transport, sell or exchange, or to offer for sale or exchange, a European Protected species.
The following species are protected under UK law , such as the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 : • Badger • Nesting birds • Red Squirrel • Reptiles (Adder, Common lizard, Grass snake, Slow worm) • Water Vole • Pine Martin • White Clawed Crayfish • Various bird species i.e. Barn Owl • Various plant species
Therefore under this protection it is an offence to; kill, injure or take any of the above species.
Nesting birds are only protected during the breeding season whilst on their nest. In addition to the adults being protected, the eggs, young and nest itself whilst in use are protected.
Badgers are protected under The Protection of Badgers Act 1992 . Under this legislation it is an offence to; take, injure, kill, or cruelly ill-treat a badger; interfere with a badger sett; sell or possess a live badger; or mark or ring a badger.
The following habitat types are protected under UK Law: • Habitats that are used by protected species • Habitats that fall within designated sites • Hedgerows • Individual trees/woods can be protected under Tree Preservation Orders
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Appendix 6: References
Bat Mitigation Guidelines (Jan. 2004). A. J. Mittchell-Jones. English Nature (now Natural England).
Bat Survey Guidelines: Good Practice Guidelines (2007). Bat Conservation Trust (BCT).
Bat Workers Manual (3 rd Edition 2004). A. J. Mitchell-Jones & A. P. McLeish. Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC).
Great Crested Newt Mitigation guidelines (Aug. 2001). English Nature (now Natural England).
Great Crested Newt: Conservation Handbook (2001). Tom Langton, Catherine Beckett and Jim Foster. FROG life .
Handbook for Phase 1 habitat survey - A technique for environmental audit (Revised reprint 2010). Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC).
Herpetofauna Workers’ Manual (2003). Tony Gent and Steve Gibson. Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC).
Natterjack toad: Conservation Handbook. Trevor Beebee & Jonathan Denton. English Nature (now Natural England).
Reptile Habitat Management Handbook (2010). Paul Edgar, Jim Foster and Jon Backer. Amphibian and reptile Conservation. Esmee Fairbairn, & Natural England.
The Dormouse conservation handbook (second edition). Paul Bright, Pat Morris and Tony Michell-Jones. Natural England.
Websites:
Bat Conservation Trust (BCT).
Google Maps. < http://maps.google.co.uk/ >
Multiple-Agency Geographic Information for the Countryside (MAGIC).
National Biodiversity Network (NBN) Gateway.
Natural England. < http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/>
Nature on the Map. Natural England.
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB).
Relevant Legislation:
Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 < http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-3614 >
Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Regulations 1994 (The Habitats Directive) (Amended 2010)
Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000
Hedgerow Regulations 1997 < http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1160/contents/made >
Protection of Badgers Act 1992 < http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1992/51/contents >
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Appendix 7: Author Credentials
Principal Consultant and Managing Director
Jonathan Cocking F.R.E.S., Tech. Cert. (Arbor.A), PDipArb (RFS) FArborA CBiol MSB. MICFor. Jonathan is a Registered Consultant and Fellow of the Arboricultural Association and sits on its Professional Committee. He has 31 years experience in the Arboricultural profession and served for eight years as Senior Arboriculturist with a large local authority before establishing JCA in 1997. Jonathan has since developed JCA’s portfolio of services and its extensive client base. He is a Chartered Biologist, a Chartered Arboriculturalist and an Expert Witness with much experience of litigation work.
Technical Coordinator
Toby Thwaites BSc (Hons), HND (Arboriculture). Toby joined JCA in 1998 after graduating in Ecology at the University of Huddersfield and has since graduated in Arboriculture at the University of Central Lancashire. A former JCA team leader and Consulting Arboriculturist, Toby was promoted to Technical Coordinator and now oversees all office and on-site activities at JCA and is on hand to offer technical support and advice.
Consulting Staff: Arboriculture
Andy Bagshaw FdSc (Arboriculture). Andy joined JCA in 2005 having gained several years experience in tree surgery and landscaping. He is trained in aerial rescue and is JCA’s principal first aid person. Andy has obtained a foundation degree in Arboriculture at the University of Central Lancashire, is QTRA qualified and is a JCA team leader who manages an office of Consulting Arboriculturists.
Toby Parsons Cert. Arb. (RFS), Tech. Cert. (Arbor.A). Toby joined JCA after spending 6 years working as a senior climber for various Arboricultural contractors in the East Midlands and the South-West. He has gained the Level 2 Certificate in Arboriculture (RFS) and an Arboricultural Technicians Certificate. Toby is LANTRA certified in Professional Tree Inspection.
Scott Reid ND (Arboriculture and Forestry) . Scott joined JCA after working with other consultancy companies in the south of England. He specialises in trees in relation to development and holds a National Diploma, various NPTC qualifications and is currently studying for his Level 4 Diploma in Arboriculture.
Andrew Bussey Andrew joined JCA having spent 12 years working as a tree surgeon for various private companies and a Local Authority. He has various NPTC qualifications, is QTRA qualified and is currently studying for his Arboricultural Technicians Certificate.
Phil Humeniuk FdSc (Arboriculture). Phil joined JCA having spent 3 years working for various tree surgery companies and as a Tree Officer for a Local Authority. He also has several years experience working as a consultant both for JCA and for another consultancy. Phil obtained his foundation degree in Arboriculture at the University of Central Lancashire and has various NPTC’s and is LANTRA certified in Professional Tree Inspection.
Charles Cocking. Charles joined JCA in January 2014 as an Apprentice having previously worked for the company on a part time basis during 2013. In between his roles at JCA, Charles will be studying at Myerscough College, Preston, undertaking a one year RFS course which will be followed up by a further two year course, in order to obtain a Foundation degree in Arboriculture – FdSc (Arboriculture).
Emily Wilde FdSc Arboriculture. Emily has recently joined JCA, having previously worked for various private tree surgery and consultancy companies over the past 8 years. She initially obtained a ND in Forestry & Arboriculture, followed by a FdSc in Arboriculture at Askham Bryan College, York. Emily has various NPTC certificates and is QTRA qualified.
Consulting Staff: Ecology
David Ryder . David has recently joined JCA as our in-house ecologist. He brings with him over 8 years experience in the field of ecological consultancy. David holds a Natural England Licence to disturb and handle bats and is currently undergoing assessment for Chartered Institute of Ecology & Environmental Management (CIEEM) membership.
Josie Collier : BSc (Hons) Ecology . Josie has recently joined JCA as part of our expanding ecology department. She brings with her a degree in Ecology and Environmental Biology from the University of Leeds. Josie has gained experience from working with a local authority and is seeking to become a member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM).
Administrative Staff
Sue Guest Administrative Team Leader. Yasmin Shahzad Administrative Assistant. Simeon Haigh BSc (Hons). IT Officer. Catherine Cocking Accounts Manager. Lorraine Spink Administrative Assistant.
JCA Limited 2016 Phase 1 Habitat Survey Report at: Land off Blackburn Road , Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 8UE. Ref: 12744/JoC Page 23 of 24
I hope that this report provides all the necessary information, but should any further advice be needed please do not hesitate to contact the author.
Signed
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Josie Collier, BSc (Hons) Ecology.
18 th March 2016
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JCA Limited 2016
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