Newcastle Great Park Biodiversity Action Plan 2019 What Are the Objectives of the BAP?

Newcastle Great Park Biodiversity Action Plan 2019 What are the objectives of the BAP?

• To help to protect and enhance wildlife in NGP • To inform avoidance measures, compensation and mitigation as development progresses • To create a single source of information in relation to wildlife on site to allow ongoing monitoring • To evolve as development proceeds SURVEY TO INFORM ES FOR WHOLE SITE Nesting bird check, Cell G Extended Phase 1 survey undertaken over NGP, in accordance with JNCC methodology (1993), in 1997 September/October 1997. (Survey undertaken by Robinson Penn, supplemented with observations made Additional newt wetland and hibernacula creation at The Tors during subsequent baseline surveys and site visits.) 2009 Checking surveys along the Ouseburn corridor prior to SUDs connections SURVEY TO INFORM ES Ouseburn corridor diversification plus vole and otter checking surveys Bird Survey Great crested newt monitoring surveys for Cell F, whole site and including Havannah Walkover mammal survey of Ouseburn, West Brunton wetlands, Ouseburn Meadows Bat survey, whole site 1998 NVC survey of Ouseburn meadow SNCI (now SLCI) Extended Phase 1 habitat monitoring of site Aquatic vegetation survey of Ouseburn river corridor 2010 Mammal monitoring surveys Amphibian survey of West Brunton wetlands, Ouseburn corridor and wetland on east of Ouseburn Breeding bird surveys meadow. SURVEY TO INFORM PLANNING APPLICATION Wintering bird surveys Breeding birds (April – June 1999: Surveyor: MrM Frankis) Great crested newt monitoring surveys for Cell F including whole site Badger (February - April 1999: Surveyor: Young Nature & Mr R. Wilkin,) 2011 Breeding bird monitoring surveys including whole site Brown hare and roe deer (April – July 1999: Surveyor: Young Nature) Great crested newt survey of wetlands within Havannah and The Tors, including the wetland within Cell F Hedgehog, stoat, weasel (April – July 1999: Surveyor: Young Nature) 2012 1999 Bat (June - July 1999: Surveyor: Young Nature) Bat transect surveys of Cell C and Cell D 2013 Water Vole (April – June 1999: Surveyor: Young Nature & Mr R Wilkin) Great crested newt surveys of West Brunton Wetlands and West Brunton Farm wetlands, Survey Amphibians (April 1999: Surveyor: Young Nature) wetlands within Havannah Terrestrial and aquatic invertebrates (June 1999: Surveyor: Dr Jan Woodward) 2014 Otter (August/September 2000: Surveyor: Mr R Wilkin) Breeding bird survey of whole site Red Squirrel (August/September 2000: Surveyor: Young Nature) Bat transect surveys covering the whole site 2000 Fish (December 2000: Surveyor: Environment Agency) Great crested newt surveys of the wetland withincell F and withinthe north of Cell A

Badger (May-July 2003) Otter and water vole survey of the Ouseburn 2003 work to Brown hare and roe deer (May- July 2003) Badger survey of the whole site and Havannah and Three Hills 2015 Bat (May - July 2003) Wintering bird walkover of Cells A and B (winter 2015/16) Water Vole (May-July 2003) Bat transect surveys of Cell A and Havannah and Three Hills Otter ( May-July2003) Red squirrel survey in Havannah and Three Hills Amphibians (May-July 2003) Great crested newt surveys of Havannah and waterbodies withinCell A 2018 Bat (October 2006) Badger survey 2016 Bats Cell G (August 2006) 2006 Great crested newt masterplan Amphibians (April-June 2006) Cell A Tree Survey Extended Phase 1 survey of the proposed Brunton School site, Cell F (April 2007). Update BAP Breeding birds (April – August 2007) Cell C otter and water vole

Bat of site and Cell F (May - July 2007) 2017 Cell D badger and aerial tree survey Otter, Cell G (Spring 2007) Cell F and SUDS pond GCN Surveys Protected species survey of the NGP site and of the proposed Brunton School site, Cell F (April 2007) Breeding bird survey of whole site 2007 Otter, water vole and badger checking survey of Cell F and adjacent areas (September 2007) Great Crested Newt Surveys of Havannah and Three HillsLNR, Cell C, Cell A and Cell F Brown hare, red squirrel survey for Cell F as a whole, including the DSSS and adjacent habitats (September Toad Survey of NGP 2007) Amphibians Otter and Water Vole Survey Detailed assessment of Burn Pit, Cell G. Red Squirrel Survey 2018 Brown Hare Survey Great crested newt surveys of all wetlands Badger Survey Bird monitoring surveys Roe Deer Survey 2008 Skylark Survey – Cell C3 Updating badger, otter and water vole surveys of Ouseburn corridor Nesting bird check, Cell F (July) Surveys completed  A number of species were not included in the monitoring this year, having been included previously in 2019 and which were not due for monitoring in 2019. These include:  Great Crested Newt  Otter  Habitat Appraisal  Water Vole  Red Squirrel  Roe Deer  Badger  Bats  Brown Hare  Water Shrew  Farmland Birds  Hedgehog  Urban Birds  Aquatic Invertebrate  These species are therefore not included in this year’s  Terrestrial Invertebrate presentation  Electro-fishing (ongoing)  Update in relation to the work completed to date.  We have picked out key elements due to the number of requirements, and colour coded the remaining points for ease.  Key to the criteria is provided below:

Ongoing elements The BAP Completed

Incomplete – not yet due

Incomplete - due Networks and Linkages Objective/ Future Actions Target Date 2019 Update Requirement Ongoing throughout development Protect the key existing wildlife linkages phase. Will be reviewed in next iteration Ongoing along the Ouseburn and Waggonway. of the BAP in 2022. Ongoing throughout development Establish areas of strategic open space as phase. Will be reviewed in next iteration Ongoing the remaining cells are developed. of the BAP in 2022.

Minimise road severance by providing Ongoing throughout development safe crossing points and controlling light phase. Will be reviewed in next iteration Ongoing pollution within the design of Cells A and of the BAP in 2022. D. Use habitat mosaics and ecotones to maximise biodiversity within smaller areas of land. These will include areas of Networks To continue to maintain and Ongoing throughout development woodland, scrub, tall herb, species-rich create wildlife linkages through phase. Will be reviewed in next iteration Ongoing grassland, wetland and short grassland. new phases of development at of the BAP in 2022. The areas of habitat creation are detailed and NGP and ensure that these link within the Habitat Action Plans for each into habitats that have been type. Linkages created and retained. Combine habitat creation with strong landscape design to create areas that Ongoing throughout development phase Ongoing appeal to both wildlife and people.

Should the results from any monitoring suggest that habitat works are not succeeding as expected, additional mitigation and remedial works will be 2022 Ongoing proposed within the next iteration of the BAP as well as the ongoing management plan for the site. Broadleaved Woodland Objective Future Actions Target Date 2019 Update At least 0.5ha of woodland and tree planting will take place within the next 5-10 years as Cells A and D are developed. 2027 Incomplete – not yet due Identify key areas for woodland creation within future cells, taking into account key Ongoing throughout design Create new areas of woodland linkages and edaphic conditions. Ongoing on site. This aims to meet the process. Ongoing throughout design Newcastle and North Tyneside Woodland planting will utilise locally native species, of local provenance. Ongoing BAP where one of the objectives process. is to maintain current extent of Mixes to include fast growing species that will be progressively thinned out, to Ongoing throughout design Ongoing native woodland. Where provide rapid structural diversity. process. development may lead to loss of Give preference to locally native tree canopy when thinning, relying on natural Ongoing throughout design woodland, ensure adequate Ongoing mitigation or compensation. regeneration where practicable. and creation process. Ongoing throughout design Use material of local genotypes for tree planting. Ongoing and creation process.

Updating habitat survey of the site in 2018 to map areas of new broadleaf woodland Habitat Survey completed in 2018 and assess their condition. 2019

Annual review of newly planted habitats as part of the landscape contract, identifying Ongoing by landscape Monitoring existing areas of where management works are required to maximise the conservation value of the Annually from 2018 contractor Broadleaved habitat to inform management developing habitat. as part of the Park wide Once habitats become semi-mature, five yearly review of ground flora condition to Five yearly from 2018 Ongoing management plan. identify areas where crown thinning or felling is required. Woodland Monitor proportions of each tree species to inform management by selective thinning. Five yearly from 2018 Ongoing Should the results from any monitoring suggest that habitat works are not succeeding as expected, additional mitigation and remedial works will be proposed 2022 Ongoing within the next iteration of the BAP as well as the ongoing management plan for the site. Ongoing through Crown thin canopy to promote growth of selected native saplings. Coppice or pollard management Will be reviewed locally native species to promote deadwood habitats and prevent non-native saplings Ongoing forming future canopy trees. in next iteration of the BAP in 2021. Ongoing through To manage existing and created Native woodland herb species will be introduced as seed once suitable shade management. Will be reviewed Ongoing areas of woodland so as to conditions have developed, generally after 5 years. in next iteration of the BAP in maximise their value to 2021. biodiversity. Ongoing through Promote standing deadwood, where possible. Ongoing management Retain or introduce deadwood piles for invertebrates, fungi and hibernating Ongoing through Ongoing hedgehog. management Give preference to locally native tree canopy when thinning, rely on natural Ongoing through Ongoing regeneration where practicable. Use material of local genotypes for tree planting. management Managed Urban Greenspaces Objectives Future Actions Target Date 2019 Update

Road verges will be designed to maximise linkages and green Ongoing throughout Ongoing corridors within the site, where possible. design phase

Road verge creation will aim to create diverse grasslands on low fertility soils, which are then managed appropriately. At least 0.5ha of this habitat will be created and managed on site as part of the development of Cells D and A within the next 5-10 years. 2027 Incomplete – not yet due This action aims to complement the transport corridor target within the NCC and NTC BAP (Produce roadside verge management strategy in partnership with Grounds Maintenance teams).

The creation of parkland habitats within new areas of public Ongoing throughout open space within NGP. This action aims to complement the Managed design and To continue to manage areas of transport corridor target within the NCC and NTC BAP (Native development phases. urban green space to maximise wildlife is considered in the landscaping of open spaces Ongoing Will be reviewed in Urban their biodiversity value, whilst associated with new developments as part of the planning next iteration of the ensuring that they can be used by process). BAP in 2022. Greenspace the residents of NGP. Encourage residents to manage areas of their gardens with Ongoing as residents Ongoing – website to be biodiversity in mind by providing information packs to new designed by the end of Jan move into properties homeowners. 2020

An updating habitats survey will be undertaken in 2018 to map Habitat Survey completed the extent of urban greenspace habitats within the site and 2018 in 2019 assess their quality and how they could be improved for wildlife.

Should the results from any monitoring suggest that habitat works are not succeeding as expected, additional mitigation 2021 Ongoing and remedial works will be proposed within the next iteration of the BAP as well as the ongoing management plan for the site. Scrub, Shrub and Hedgerow Objectives Future Actions Target Date 2019 Update

Plant 0.5ha of new native scrub within the site by 2021. 2021 Incomplete – not yet due Design areas of scrub, shrub and hedgerow planting within development cells, aiming to maximise the value To create new areas of scrub within the of linear features in terms of ensuring high levels of Ongoing throughout design phase Ongoing site to contribute towards the Newcastle connectivity within and through the site. and North Tyneside BAP target to create 10ha of new native scrub/shrub by 2021. Create scrub habitats utilising native species, Ongoing throughout design phase Ongoing maximising value to local wildlife. Enhance the value of created habitat through the Ongoing throughout design and provision of herbaceous cover beneath and adjacent to Ongoing management shrub species.

Plant 2km of native hedgerow as part of the development of Cells D and A. 2021 Incomplete – not yet due To create new areas of species rich hedgerow, to contribute towards the Design areas of scrub, shrub and hedgerow planting Newcastle and North Tyneside BAP Ongoing throughout design phase. within development cells, aiming to maximise the value target of creating 5km by 2021. Will be reviewed in next iteration of Scrub, Shrub of linear features in terms of ensuring high levels of Ongoing the BAP in 2022. connectivity within and through the site. and Hedgerow Promote good management of the hedges under Ongoing throughout management Ongoing agricultural management. Undertake management works to hedgerows outside of the bird nesting period, unless a checking survey N/A Ongoing To enhance existing hedgerow that is to confirms the absence of active nests. be retained on site, contributing towards Litter pick areas of scrub and shrub habitat within areas At least annually Ongoing the Newcastle and North Tyneside BAP of public open space at regular intervals. target to improve 2km of species poor hedgerow by 2021. Updating habitat survey of the site in 2018 to map areas of new hedgerow and scrub planting and assess 2018 Habitat Survey completed in 2019 And their condition.

To ensure that hedgerow management Annual review of newly planted habitats, identifying maximises opportunities for wildlife, where management works are required to maximise Annually Ongoing whilst minimising disturbance. the conservation value of the developing habitat. Should the results from any monitoring suggest that habitat works are not succeeding as expected, additional mitigation and remedial works will be 2022 Ongoing proposed within the next iteration of the BAP as well as the ongoing management plan for the site. Built Environment Objectives Future Actions Target Date 2019 Update

Landscape design for the new schools To design wildlife friendly habitats to be should enhance biodiversity and provide incorporated into the grounds of the new school Incomplete – not 2020 an environment where pupils can learn within Cell A to include bat roosting and bird yet due about wildlife. nesting opportunities.

To include bat roosting and bird nesting To incorporate at least 20 bat roosting and 20 bird opportunities within new development nesting opportunities within new areas of cells, which will help to meet the residential housing within Cells D and A. This aims Incomplete – not Newcastle and North Tyneside BAP to follow the recommendations within the NCC 2030 yet due target to request nesting/roosting and NTC BAP, namely ‘Request nesting/ roosting Built features on all new and renovated features on all new and renovated developments developments. requiring ecological consultation’. Environment

Monitoring of habitats designed for biodiversity Three yearly within the built environment will be undertaken intervals Ongoing every three years. starting in 2018

To assess and maintain habitats designed for wildlife within the built Should the results from any monitoring suggest environment. that habitat works are not succeeding as expected, additional mitigation and remedial works will be 2022 Ongoing proposed within the next iteration of the BAP as well as the ongoing management plan for the site. Wetlands and Reedbeds Objectives Future Actions Target Date 2019 Update

To create twelve new wetlands, each of around 2 100-200m in size within the area of landscaping The location of new wetlands will be designed alongside the A1 and two new ditches within to ensure a network of wetlands that are linked Ongoing throughout Ongoing Havannah which will contribute towards the into new areas of terrestrial habitat creation. design phase Newcastle and North Tyneside BAP target to create 20 new wetlands of conservation value by 2021. The design of these waterbodies has been agreed with Natural England, as part of the great crested newt licensing process, as well as with Newcastle Airport.

AND Where new waterbodies are to be created, key design principles will be adhered to in order to Ongoing throughout To create new areas such as swales for sustainable maximise the value of habitats to target design phase. Ongoing urban drainage which will support wetland species, whilst ensuring the bird strike risk at Wetlands and vegetation within Newcastle Great Park. This will Newcastle Airport is not increased. Reedbeds be at least 0.5ha in area in total.

Freshwater invertebrate surveys will be undertaken in all existing wetlands and 2018 Completed reedbeds and BMWP scores calculated.

Undertake an updating habitat survey in 2018 To obtain baseline information on water quality, which will include an assessment of the quality against which future monitoring can be of the wetland habitats and map their current 2018 Completed undertaken. extent.

Ongoing, see Carry out surveys at regular intervals, ideally at species specific least every three years for key target species, Ongoing categories for including water vole and great crested newt. further detail Watercourses Objectives Future Actions Target Date 2019 Update An updating habitat survey will be undertaken to assess the Habitat Appraisal completed in watercourses and check for the To be completed in 2018 2019 – invasive species yet to be presence of invasive species, mapped mapping any areas that are found. Map invasive species along the Ouseburn and the Letch in 2017, which will contribute towards the Creation of a method statement Newcastle and North Tyneside BAP target to map for the removal of invasive species If required Ongoing as required invasive species along 10km of watercourse in should they be recorded. Newcastle and North Tyneside. Undertake habitat surveys at regular intervals, ideally at least Three yearly intervals every three years, to monitor Completed from 2018 changes in habitats and the status of invasive species.

Water- River crossings will be designed to include wildlife passages to ensure that they do not present a N/A –This will be ongoing in the Ongoing throughout Ongoing substantial barrier to species that may commute future design. design phases courses along the watercourse.

Ensure that any management works to habitats alongside the Ouseburn or the Letch will aim to Ongoing through See management plan Ongoing enhance structural diversity and precautions will be management undertaken to minimise disturbance to wildlife.

Should the results from any Enhance at least 1km of watercourse for wildlife monitoring suggest that habitat through management and habitat creation to works are not succeeding as Enhancement by 2022. include otter holt creation, tree and scrub planting expected, additional mitigation Monitoring will be Ongoing along the corridors and removal of invasive and remedial works will be ongoing at regular species. To be completed within a 5 year period. proposed within the next iteration intervals. of the BAP as well as the ongoing management plan for the site. Farmland Objectives Future Actions Target Date 2019 Update

Management of the retained areas of farmland will include the creation of uncultivated headlands and field margins. Ongoing through Ongoing Hedgerows will be managed to maximise their diversity management and regular field trees will be planted/allowed to develop.

To manage the areas of farmland An updating survey will be undertaken in 2018 to map the To be completed in that are to be retained within NGP to Completed extent of the remaining farmland habitats. 2018 maximise their value to biodiversity.

Should the results from any monitoring suggest that habitat works are not succeeding as expected, additional Ongoing through mitigation and remedial works will be proposed within the monitoring every Ongoing Farmland next iteration of the BAP as well as the ongoing three years management plan for the site.

Creation of at least 8 skylark plots (16-20m2 in size) within Cell C3 following the RSPB guide on their creation. These will be created in Skylark plots created in 2017 Completed in 2017 Completed 2017 ready for the breeding season of 2018.

Final designs for the enhancement habitats within cell C3 to be submitted in 2018 to include habitats Design process suitable for farmland birds including N/A 2018 ongoing yellowhammer, grey partridge and skylark. Meadows and Wildflower Grassland Objectives Future Actions Target Date 2019 Update

Identify key areas within future development cells for grassland creation and determine the appropriate grassland type based on ground conditions. This will Ongoing throughout Ongoing include areas within cell A and D and within the design phases Ouseburn corridor with at least 0.5ha to be created To create more areas of and/or enhanced within the next 5 years. wildflower grassland within the site. This will support the Consideration should be given to using seed collected Newcastle and North Tyneside from local sources for grassland creation. If this is not Ongoing throughout BAP target to create/restore possible, a commercial seed mix of UK provenance design and creation Ongoing 10ha of lowland species rich stock will be an acceptable alternative. stages grassland by 2021. Prior to seeding ground preparation works will be Ongoing throughout undertaken to ensure that the correct low nutrient soil Ongoing creation Meadows and conditions are created. A management regime will be designed and Ongoing with a review implemented with the aim of maximising diversity and every 5 years when Ongoing Wildflower enhancing habitats for key species, including brown the BAP is reviewed hare, skylark and grey partridge. A habitat survey will be undertaken in 2018 to map the Grassland To be completed in current extent and note the condition of areas of Completed 2018 wildflower grassland.

Habitats will be reviewed every three to five years following creation to review opportunities to introduce To commence in 2018 Ongoing To maintain and enhance areas further plant species based on the communities that of existing wildflower are developing. grassland within the NGP site.

Should the results from any monitoring suggest that habitat works are not succeeding as expected, additional mitigation and remedial works will be Every 5 years Ongoing proposed within the next iteration of the BAP as well as the ongoing management plan for the site. Bats Bats

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Common pipsistrelle 50kHz Pipistrelle Soprano Pipistrelle Myotis sp. Noctule Nyctalus sp. Objectives Future Actions Target Date 2019 Update

Erect 30 bat boxes throughout suitable locations within Incomplete – not yet NGP including both tree mounted (at least 10) and By 2022 due those built into structures (at least 20).

Create 2km hedgerows and other habitats such as Incomplete – not yet wetlands for use as foraging/commuting habitat for By 2027 due bats within 5-10 years.

Minimise the loss of mature trees and standing Ongoing throughout Ongoing deadwood within the proposals. development To maintain and enhance the diversity and number Bats of bats using the site for roosting, foraging and Create suitable wildlife crossings to be created Ongoing throughout commuting. throughout NGP ensuring that commuting routes are design and Ongoing maintained and enhanced. construction

It is recommended that bat surveys of the whole site Next surveys to be are completed every three years in order to monitor Completed completed in 2018 the success of habitat creation and management.

Should the results from any monitoring suggest that actions are not succeeding as expected, additional mitigation and remedial works will be proposed within Review in 2022 Ongoing the next iteration of the BAP as well as the ongoing management plan for the site. Amphibians Havannah GCN Population 120

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Create 10 new amphibian wetlands within By 2020 Complete the site by 2020.

Ensure the management of all wetlands on Ongoing throughout site is completed to a management plan Ongoing management which will enhance these habitats for amphibians.

Ongoing throughout Provide suitable wildlife crossings in Ongoing design and construction appropriate locations to link populations. Maintain the current Create 10 new amphibian hibernacula at distribution of great crested By 2020 Complete suitable locations across the site. newt and other amphibians across NGP. Ensure that all Amphibians Create a new population of great crested areas supporting amphibians newts along the Ouseburn corridor to are managed in a way that will By 2022 Ongoing promote the sustainability of the species maintain the viability of the across NGP. population

It is recommended that numbers and Next monitoring due in distribution of all amphibians are monitored Ongoing 2020 at least every three years.

Should the results from any monitoring suggest that actions are not succeeding as expected, additional mitigation and Review in 2022 Ongoing remedial works will be proposed within the next iteration of the BAP as well as the ongoing management plan for the site. Red Squirrel Red Squirrel

Triangle symbols are from 2018, circles from 2019 Objectives Future Actions Target Date 2019 Update

Encouraging public participation in the reporting sightings of red squirrel to the local Ongoing as houses records centre and RSNE and discourage the Ongoing become occupied feeding of grey squirrels through promotional material.

Create at least 0.5ha woodland habitat adjacent to Havannah and Three Hills to Incomplete – not 2022 provide additional habitat for red squirrel by yet due 2022. Red Squirrel To assist in maintaining the existing population of red squirrel within Encourage the planting of species more suited Ongoing through Ongoing Havannah and Three Hills. to red squirrels such as conifers where possible. design stages

Targeted survey work for red squirrel within Havannah and Three Hills as well as in suitable Completed in Annually areas of habitat within Cell A will be 2019 undertaken at yearly intervals.

Should the results from any monitoring suggest that actions are not succeeding as expected, additional mitigation and remedial Completed in Annual review works will be proposed within the next 2019 iteration of the BAP as well as the ongoing management plan for the site. Butterfly Populations Across NGP and Havannah 60

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Common Blue Dingy Skipper Large White Meadow Brown Orange Tip Painted Lady Peacock Red Admiral Ringlet Small Copper Small Heath Small Skipper Small Tortoiseshell Small White Speckled Wood Wall Objectives Future Actions Target Date 2019 Update

To maintain/improve habitats within NGP Terrestrial for terrestrial To maintain suitable habitats for invertebrate species terrestrial invertebrates within the site Ongoing Invertebrates and consider the and to recommend actions for through Ongoing creation of habitats of management of such habitats within management value to the species Havannah Nature Reserve. during ongoing site design. Aquatic Invertebrates

Red symbols show the areas with poorest water quality based on aquatic invertebrate populations, yellow symbols show the highest Objectives Future Actions Target Date 2019 Update

To establish, maintain and enhance To maintain suitable habitats diversity of aquatic invertebrates for aquatic invertebrates across NGP. These species are Aquatic within the site and to indicative of good water quality as recommend actions for See well as habitat quality and Invertebrates management of such management Ongoing ecosystem functions and therefore habitats within Havannah plan increasing diversity amongst this Nature Reserve, the SUDS group will have additional benefits and Ouseburn. to other species groups such as amphibians, fish and birds. Hedgehog Objectives Future Actions Target Date 2019 Update

Establish the size and distribution of 2019 Completed hedgehogs across NGP by 2019.

Incorporate hedgehog friendly practices within See management the wider landscape management plan for Ongoing plan Hedgehog NGP. To conserve and enhance Create and install 10 hibernacula at Incomplete – not populations within NGP. 2022 appropriate locations within NGP by 2022, yet due

Numbers should be assessed at three year Commencing in Ongoing intervals. 2018

Should the results from any monitoring suggest that actions are not succeeding as expected, additional mitigation and remedial Review in 2022 Ongoing works will be proposed within the next iteration of the BAP as well as the ongoing management plan for the site. Water Shrew

Survey Results No definitive records of water shrew were recorded in any of the waterbodies surveyed in 2019. Objectives Future Actions Target Date 2019 Update

A presence/absence survey will be completed on all wetlands within NGP Commencing in and Havannah and along the Ouseburn Completed 2018 and The Letch.

Water Shrew To establish baseline data for the species to allow future objectives and monitoring requirements to be determined.

Monitoring requirements will be determined once baseline surveys have 2018/2019 To be discussed been undertaken. Fish

Survey Results No electrofishing has taken place in 2019 due to delays with works along the Ouseburn Objectives Future Actions Target Date 2019 Update

To maintain suitable habitats for aquatic invertebrates within the site and to Ongoing Manage watercourse habitats within the Fish recommend actions for through site to ensure that their value to fish Ongoing management of such management species is maintained. habitats within plan Havannah Nature Reserve, the SUDS and Ouseburn. Group Outstanding Actions Next Monitoring Update

Final design for C3 outstanding – in the design process Farmland Birds 2020 Installation of nest boxes for tree sparrow and barn owl - 2020

Urban Birds None 2020

Roe deer None 2021 Other Species Badger None 2021

Create and improve 200m hedgerows adjacent to areas of open grassland which will be of benefit to the species. Brown Hare 2021 Create and enhance areas of species rich grassland of at least 1ha within Ouseburn Meadows. Improve riparian habitat along the reach of the Ouseburn watercourse to Water Vole help increase connectivity for water voles and encourage colonisation - 2021 Ongoing Otter holt construction - Incomplete - Due Otter Improve riparian habitat along the reach of the Ouseburn watercourse to 2021 help increase connectivity for water voles and encourage colonisation - Ongoing  A range of surveys have been completed in 2019 to update and inform the BAP.  Generally there has been an increase or maintenance of species Conclusions populations.  The work has set a baseline for a number of species which will be used against future monitoring work to gauge success.  There are a number of outstanding issues that will be resolved in 202o:  Water Shrew – confirmation of agreed monitoring frequency following the results of the 2019 survey.  Fish Survey – This will be completed at the earliest opportunity in 2020, either along side the construction of the Spine Road or in May/June whichever comes first.  Invasive Species Mapping – This will take place at the earliest opportunity in 2020.