Preliminary Ecological Appraisal Land East of Lime Tree Holiday Park, Buxton 20Th October 2016 on Behalf of Mr Robert Hidderley

Preliminary Ecological Appraisal Land East of Lime Tree Holiday Park, Buxton 20th October 2016 On behalf of Mr Robert Hidderley

Author: Richard Billingsley BSc (Hons) Ecology

Illustration and Diagrams: Danielle Jeynes MA LMLI

DJOGS Landscape Architect and Ecology Services

79 Green Lane, Pelsall, Walsall, WS3 4PD, Tel: 01922 442665, e-mail: [email protected]

www.djog.co.uk

CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION 4 1.1 Purpose of Survey 4 1.2 CIEEM Guidelines 4 1.3 Site Location 4 1.4 Site Description 5 1.5 Local Designations 6 1.6 Peak District Biodiversity Action Plan 6

2.0 SURVEY METHOD 7 2.1. Desktop Searches 7 2.2 Site Survey 7 2.3 Scope 7 2.4 Limitations 8

3.0 RESULTS 8 3.1 Phase One Survey 8 3.2 Protected, Priority and Notable Species Recorded During Site Survey 9 3.3 Photographic Survey 9 3.4 Desktop Survey 12

4.0 SURVEY ANALYSIS 13 4.1 Protected and Priority Habitats 13 4.2 Landscape Value 14 4.3 Value to wildlife 14 4.4 Implications of the development for biodiversity value (threats and opportunities) 14

5.0 SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS 15 5.1 Summary 15 5.2 Recommendations 15

6.0 REFERENCES 16

APPENDICES 17 APPENDIX A: Recorded Flora 17 APPENDIX B: Site Survey Fauna Records 18 APPENDIX C: Staffordshire Biological Records Data 1km Radius 18

1.0 INTRODUCTION

At the request of Mr Robert Hidderley a survey was conducted by Ecologist Mr Richard Billingsley BSc hons (Ecology) on and around a field on the eastern edge of Lime Tree Holiday Park. The author is an experienced ecologist with over 12 years of managing landscapes, conservation project work and instructing students and volunteers in conservation and land based qualifications and practice.

1.1 Purpose of Survey

Lime Tree Park is an established and popular camping and caravan site. The Client wishes to provide additional space for camping and touring caravans. This Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (PEA) is intended to assess the effect of the proposed development on wildlife and in particular protected and priority species and ensure no contravention of wildlife conservation legislation is made during the development. It will provide a baseline of ecological data including mapping of habitats within the subject area and surrounding land identifying if and where further investigation is required. The information contained within this PEA along with subsequent survey reports will be utilised to inform development planning including a landscape and ecological enhancement scheme by DJOGS.

1.2 CIEEM Guidelines

This survey and report are produced within Chartered Institute for Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) guidelines as described in their document ‘Technical Guidance Series: Guidelines for Preliminary Ecological Appraisal’ (April 2013)

1.3 Site Location

The site is located adjacent to the east boundary of Lime Tree Holiday Park accessed from Duke’s Drive, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 9RP. The grid reference is SK071725.

Figure 1.3 a) Site in local context a) satellite image (left) and b) Ordnance Survey Leisure Map (right)

Figure 1.3 site boundary (in red) c) satellite image showing in relation to existing extent of holiday park and surrounding natural, semi-natural and built features (left) and d) Ordnance Survey Standard map with contour lines shown (right)

1.4 Site Description

The field is roughly square in shape and approximately 2Ha area of flat semi-improved grassland. It is situated above limestone cliffs lining the River Wye gorge and A6 trunk road (to the north). The cliffs are wooded and form part of the Ashwood Dale South linear semi-natural woodland which lines the gorge sides. To the west is a camping field part of Lime Tree Holiday Park to the west of this. To the south, south-west and east further recti-linear fields of pasture similar to the survey site. Boundaries are straight in nature with dilapidated dry stone walls and/or post and wire fences (see 1.3c). The site slopes significantly towards the cliff and is domed in nature (see 1.3d).

The British Geological Survey interactive map provides the following description of underlying geology for the site: “Bee Low Limestone Formation - Limestone. Sedimentary Bedrock formed approximately 331 to 335 million years ago in the Carboniferous Period. Local environment previously dominated by shallow carbonate seas.” There were no records for superficial deposits however information from magic map give a general description of local soils as free draining, slightly acidic but base-rich soils.

Figure 1.4: Northern field edge with fence dilapidated wall and woodland edge (left); b) from far-top (south-east) corner looking towards viaduct and Buxton and c) eastern boundary with dilapidated drystone wall and post and wire fence

1.5 Local Designations

The site lies within the White Peak National Character Area (NCA52)

The site lies outside the Peak District National Park (nearest boundary lies approximately 1km to the east) and is not in greenbelt or an AONB. No wildlife designation exists within the site boundaries, the nearest statutory and non-statutory sites are as follows:

The Wye Valley Special Area of Conservation (SAC) is situated within the Cunningdale and Wye Valley 1km (nearest point) to the east (downstream) from the site.

Poole’s Cavern and Grin Low Wood SSSI is situated approximately 2km west of the site

The site is within the Peak District Biodiversity Action Plan (White Peak) area.

A public right-of-way/bridleway passes through the site leading from Duke’s Drive through the camp site and diagonally across the field towards the Midshires Way Long Distance Footath and Staden. It enters and exits through gated openings in the fence/wall boundary. The Midshires Way LDF and Bridleway passes approximately 200m to the south of the site.

1.6 Peak District Biodiversity Action Plan

"A Living Landscape - Biodiversity Action Plan for the Peak District" is a LBAP covering the White Peak, Dark Peak, and South West Peak Natural Areas, both inside and outside the Peak District National Park. It also covers those parts of High Peak Borough lying outside these three Natural Areas and outlying lead rakes around the Ashover area.

The Peak District LBAP has 15 Habitat Action Plans of which the most relevant to this assessment are as follows:-

Upland ashwoods; River corridor habitats; Limestone dales; Limestone heath; Hay meadows; Un-improved pastures;

And 7 Species Action Plans of which may be relevant are:- Curlew; Lapwing; Appleyard's feather moss; Derbyshire feather-moss

White Peak Description The White Peak is known for its gently rolling limestone plateau, dissected by limestone dales. In many places the dales are steep-sided and contrast sharply with the plateau land above, whilst in other places the plateau grades more gently into shallow dales. The ash woodlands in the dales are amongst the finest in Europe, and the clear limestone rivers and streams support many species. Colourful hay meadows can still be seen in some areas of the plateau, nestled between characteristic dry stone walls.

Vision Our Vision for the White Peak is of a network of diverse grassland habitats, natural river corridors and wooded dales. A gently rolling limestone plateau characterised by a network of dry stone walls around species- rich pastures and hay meadows, with water-holding dewponds. Limestone dales supporting ashwoods, species-rich grassland and lead rakes, scrub, scree and rock habitats. Flower-rich hay meadows, unimproved pastures, road verges and steeper slopes, although only a small and increasingly isolated proportion of the area of farmland on the plateau, provide essential refuges for many species such as skylarks and brown hares. They also make a significant contribution to the landscape with contrasting colours and flower-rich swards, with the wonderful displays of meadow cranesbill being a particular feature of the road verges. The network of dewponds, created to provide a source of drinking water for livestock, provides an important habitat for species such as water-crowfoot and the protected great crested newt. A Landscape where the needs of farmers can be met alongside the needs of wildlife; where traditional farming practices encourage biodiversity in hay meadows buzzing with insects and the song of the skylark.

2.0. SURVEY METHOD

2.1. Desktop Searches

A desk top study was conducted including access of biological records held by NBN data base and Derbyshire Biological Records Centre (DBRC). Further research included magic map, Peak District Biodiversity Action Plan, British Geological Survey Interactive Map and Ordnance Survey Mapping

2.2 Site Survey

The main survey was conducted by Richard Billingsley on 20th October 2016. The site of the proposed development and adjoining land was surveyed during the visits. The ecologist followed a route scoping the site, creating a record of fauna and flora present as well other signs of site use by fauna e.g. mammals tracks, faecal deposits, burrows and hair. In addition to recording flora and fauna present the survey area was assessed for habitats suitable for NERC/BAP species including badger, bat species, farmland and woodland bird species, common reptiles and amphibians and locally recorded protected plant species identified by desktop survey: Globe Flower, Clustered Bellflower, Frog Orchid, Green Hellebore, Pale St John’s Wort, Spring Cinquefoil, Saw-wort and Mountain Currant. Specific searches for presence or evidence of presence of these was also conducted.

2.3 Scope

The survey was conducted to provide the following information:

 An analysis of different habitats within the study area with a record of flora present to enable NVC classification.

 Record fauna present and signs of site use e.g. mammal tracks, burrows and faecal deposits  Assess habitats for suitability to protected and priority species particularly those previously recorded within 1km of the site as identified during the desk top survey  Provide Recommendations with regard to the Proposed Development and Management for Wildlife

2.4 Limitations

The main site surveys were conducted during one visit in autumn and is not a comprehensive account of flora and fauna present or using the survey area. Winter/Summer visitor birds, invertebrates and woodland spring flowers are likely to have been under recorded. Desk top survey data and habitat assessment are used within the appraisal to partially mitigate for this gap in site survey data.

3.0 RESULTS

3.1 Phase One Survey

The survey was conducted by Richard Billingsley on 20th October 2016. Temperature 11C, overcast with bright intervals and cool NNE breeze. The site survey was conducted as described in 2.2 above

Phase One Survey Habitat Map

3.2 Protected, Priority and Notable Species Recorded During Site Survey

European UK Peak District Scientific Name Common Name Informal Group DWT record djogs record Notes Protection Protection BAP

Meles meles Eurasian badger mammal Y Y N <1km yes No evidence of any other protected or priority species was recorded during the survey. The site and adjacent land was surveyed and assessed as containing suitable habitat for Eurasian badger, West European hedgehog, Brown Hare, cavity roosting bat species and woodland breeding birds including song thrush and spotted flycatcher.

3.3 Photographic Survey

The site from SE corner looking towards Buxton (far left); eastern boundary (left middle); the site from north east corner (right middle) and remnant limestone drystone wall (far right)

Adjoining woodland Above: Mature beech are dominant canopy tree (far left); young mature ash (left middle); young wych elm (right middle) and previously coppiced hazel (far right) are all significant features of then native upland mixed species ashwood.

Adjoining woodland: Non-flowering plants including ferns and mosses are significant in the woodland (far left); open woodland allows ground cover of ferns and grasses (left middle); small area of wood sorrel (right middle) and large bare areas under beech canopy, Dog’s mercury is the most common ground flora species in these areas (far right)

Adjoining Woodland: Stand of Scot’s pine including standing deadwood (far left); rabbit warren near woodland edge (middle left); invasive sycamore young mature to sapling present (right middle) and stands of tall ruderals including stinging nettle where soils are richer in partial shade e.g. near woodland edge (far right).

Section of eastern wall removed to allow movement of cattle between fields (far left); section of eastern wall with tufted hair-grass and Dog’s mercury (left middle); remains of derelict stone shelter in SE corner (right middle) and rebuilt wall (mortared) with amenity grassland of camping area to west of site (far right).

3.4 Desktop Survey

A desktop survey was conducted to provide additional data on protected species on or near the survey area. A record of protected species and local designations was obtained from Derbyshire Biological Records Centre (DBRC). These records have been collated together with djogs field observations.

Protected Species records for survey area

There are no protected species records for the site. Records were provided by DBRC for protected and priority species recorded within 1km of the site (see Appendix C for full list). The most relevant to the site are as follows:

Mammals: Eurasian Badger, Brown Hare, Common Pipistrelle, Noctule,

Birds: Song Thrush, House Sparrow, Spotted Flycatcher

Reptiles: No records within 1km

Amphibians: Great Crested Newt

Invertebrates: Small Heath

Flowering plants: Globe Flower, Clustered Bellflower, Frog Orchid, Green (Stinking) Hellebore, Pale St John’s Wort, Spring Cinquefoil, Saw-wort and Mountain Currant.

Non-Flowering Plants: No records within 1km. Appleyard’s and Derbyshire Feather mosses are both recorded within White Peak area

4.0 Survey Analysis

4.1 Protected Habitats. The site and immediate adjacent landscape contains a number of Priority habitats. Habitat Applicable Habitat Designation NERC (2006) Habitat of Principle Importance Peak District BAP Priority Habitats Upland Ash woodland Upland Mixed Ashwoods, Deciduous woodland Upland ashwoods Limestone dale None Limestone dales

The site consists of species poor semi-improved grassland currently in a cycle of silage production and aftermath grazing by cattle. The boundaries consist of post and wire fencing with derelict/dilapidated drystone wall 0 to 1m high with occasional higher pieces. At the base of the walls generally are tall ruderal/grass/woodland ground flora plant communities and assemblages. The surrounding landscape includes amenity grassland camping field (west) similar habitat in the fields to the south and east. To the north is a semi-natural woodland associated with a steep limestone dale side leading down to Wye valley. The woodland is characteristic of upland ash woodland with Wych Elm, Beech, Ash, Hazel, Rowan, and Sycamore common. Ground flora includes Dog’s Mercury, ferns, Tufted hair-grass and Meadowsweet. An active badger sett was recorded in the woodland approximately 70m to the east of the site. Fresh faeces within a latrine and well-worn pathways suggests recent use by numerous badgers. The paths contour along the dale side, some evidence of activity within the adjacent field was recorded (digging) although there was no evidence of activity e.g. foraging or mammal tracks into the development site from the woodland was found (see figure 4.1).

Figure 4.1 Evidence of badger 70m from site sett (left); latrine (middle) and digging in adjacent field (right)

4.2 Landscape Value The field contributes to the local character of small rectangular grazed fields enclosed by drystone walls although reduced by the wall state of disrepair.

4.3 Wildlife Value The site itself provides poor habitat consisting of low diversity semi-improved grassland with ruderal growth along derelict to dilapidated limestone walls. Some habitat for common farmland fauna including rabbits, moles and crows is provided. The field is used for silage production and is as such of low value for nesting curlew and lapwing. The site has some potential for foraging hedgehog and badger as well as raptors e.g. buzzard. The boundaries provide additional habitat in the form of tall ruderal plant communities and derelict/dilapidated drystone wall. These habitats were assessed for potential for common reptiles and priority and protected amphibians as poor due to condition, northern aspect of slope and lack of heterogeneity of habitat. These boundaries have potential for small mammals including hedgehog and invertebrates e.g. nettle and grass species larval food plant butterflies. The camping field to the west is of poor habitat quality due to use and intensive management. Evidence of digging activity near the woodland edge is evident in the field adjacent to the eastern boundary probably by badgers. The woodland provides habitat for a range of common fauna and flora including nesting birds and is a good example of NERC (2006) and PDBAP priority habitat although degraded by (planted?) Scot’s pine and invasive Sycamore. Ash and Wych Elm specimens within the wood appeared in good health with no indication of infection by ash die back or dutch elm fungi. The wood has good structure with well-developed canopy, understorey, ground flora and deadwood including standing deadwood. The wood contains a good age structure with saplings through to mature trees although no over mature, veteran or senescent trees

14 broad-leaved trees were recorded. The woodland links along the Wye valley to similar habitats creating a corridor for wildlife and more specifically the edge provides a potential commuting route for bat species. The pine trees and standing deadwood provide potential roost sites for bat species.

4.4 Implications of the development for biodiversity value (threats and opportunities)

Threats:

 Construction work causing physical and noise pollution to flora and fauna including (but not exclusively) NERC protected and UK and Peak District BAP Priority Species identified in 4.1. Disturbance of protected species is liable to contravene UK and/or European law  Construction work causing physical damage to habitats identified in 4.1 including tree root damage  Increased and new use of site causing increased disturbance to the site and wildlife  Pollutant Runoff to catchment above Wye Valley SSSI during construction (e.g. construction materials, fuels and lubricants) and operation (e.g. fertilizers)  Introduction pathogens and invasive species that would provide a potential threat to priority habitats e.g. Ash die-back, Dutch-Elm disease, further non-native Acer species

Opportunities:

 Introduction of additional niches and habitats and increased biodiversity potential within poor wildlife value field  Extension of woodland habitat and increased complexity of woodland edge habitat  Removal of cattle grazing and associated high fertility runoff towards woodland  Repair and restoration of drystone walls improving wall habitat

5.0 Summary and Recommendations

5.1 Summary

1. The field is a species poor semi-improved grassland of low ecological value. Periphery areas suggest some improvement in diversity would ensue from a change or reduction in management. 2. The boundary walls and associated field margin are in a poor state and are currently of low ecological and landscape value 3. The adjacent fields are of similar or lower biodiversity value 4. The woodland adjacent to the northern boundary is characteristic of upland ashwoods although some indication of past poor management and current degradation is evidenced. This is a priority habitat within both national and local BAPs. Further to this it contains mature trees some of which will be rooting into the site and towards the proposed driveway route. 5. A badger sett exists approximately 70m from the site boundary. The site is also suitable to a number of other protected and priority species as habitat or for commutation notably west European hedgehog, bat species and nesting birds. 6. The proposed development includes the provision of access and suitable pitches for camping and touring caravans and as such is relatively low impact with no permanent above ground structures 7. The proposed development does not present a significant threat to existing wildlife provided the threats stated within section 4.4 are addressed satisfactorily. Some opportunity to enhance the low wildlife value field habitat and expand existing important woodland and woodland edge habitat is presented with the proposal.

5.2 Recommendations

Essential

1. A mitigation plan for construction phase should be written and implemented to minimize disturbance to wildlife and ensure contravention of UK and EU law is avoided. This should include work methods and practices to avoid harm to badger, hedgehog, nesting birds and bat species. Construction protocol should ensure that disturbance to wildlife is minimised. Materials should be stored a minimum of 10m away from the higher biodiversity value site edges, off the ground and for minimum time. Trenches and other earthworks should be covered at night and during breaks in construction e.g. weekends. Operatives should ensure no seepage of concrete and other COSHH substances into the water system. Toolbox talks should be utilized to ensure operatives are aware of any potential impacts on wildlife during construction. Where wildlife legislation is at risk of being compromised work should halt immediately and the guidance of a suitably qualified and experienced ecologist sort.

2. Construction exclusion zones should be provided to ensure tree root protection areas are not compromised by construction traffic or works

3. Development should be concentrated away from the northern boundary and a buffer area of planting be provided to reduce potential disturbance to wildlife

4. Potential pollutants e.g. cement, oil based fuels and lubricants and fertilizers should be controlled to ensure accidental pollution of water courses is avoided.

5. Any tree, hedge or shrub pruning or felling should be conducted outside of the nesting season (March-September inclusive). If work is conducted within the nesting season the area should be checked for nesting birds (including ground nesting) prior to commencement by suitably qualified and experienced ecologist.

6. Soft landscaping should not include species that may provide potential threat to the nearby woodland e.g. Ash (potential introduction of Ash die-back); Elm species or Acer species, species liable to hybridize with local protected plant species and should include other species suitable for the location and in keeping with the existing woodland.

Desirable

7. Restoration of traditional drystone walls around site perimeter ensuring finished aspect of existing mosses and lichens are similar to current and further niches are created for fauna and flora

8. Creation of wildflower rich grassland areas with suitable common native species.

9. Nest and roost boxes suitable for tree sparrow, tit species, spotted flycatcher and bat species could be erected using approved techniques on suitable canopy trees.

6.0 References

CIEEM (2013): Technical Guidance Series: Guidelines for Preliminary Ecological Appraisal’ CIEEM

JE HALL, KJ KIRBY and AM WHITBREAD (2004): National Vegetation Classification: Field Guide to Woodland. JNCC, Peterborough.

JNCC (2010): Handbook for Phase 1 Habitat Survey: A Technique for Environmental Audit. http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/PDF/pub10_handbookforphase1habitatsurvey.pdf

NATURAL ENGLAND (2014) National Character Area Profile 52: White Peak. Natural England

STACE, C (1997): New Flora of the British Isles (2nd ed). Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.

ORDNANCE SURVEY ONLINE MAPPING: www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/osmaps/

NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY NETWORK’ S GATEWAY data.nbn.org.uk

MAGIC MAPS http://magic.defra.gov.uk/MagicMap.aspx

BRITISH GEOLOGICAL SURVEY INTERACTIVE MAP http://mapapps.bgs.ac.uk/geologyofbritain/home.html

APPENDIX A: RECORDED FLORA DAFOR Species Common Name score Notes Acer pseudoplatanus Sycamore O mature to sapling specimens in woodland Angelica sylvestris Wild Angelica R wet flush in woodland Anthriscus sylvestris Cowparsley R eastern wall Cirsium arvense Creeping thistle O occasional in field Cirsium heterophyllum Melancholy thistle R woodland Corylus avellana Hazel O coppice stools woodland edge Dactylis glomerata Cock'sfoot F field edges Daucus carota Wild carrot R one by east wall Deschampsia cespitosa Tufted Hair-grass F woodland and field edges Dryopteris dilatata Broad Buckler Fern O woodland Dryopteris filix-mas Male Fern F large old stands under pine Fagus sylvatica Beech F large mature canopy trees in west part of woodland Festuca rubra Red fescue A pasture filipendula ulmaria Meadowsweet O wet flush in woodland fragaria vesca Wild Strawberry R in woodland with Oxalis Fraxinus excelsior Ash O canopy trees and saplings no sign of die back Galium aparine Cleavers R occasional dry remnants field edges Geum urbanum Wood avens O single species areas in open woodland Heracleum sphondylium Hogweed O field and woodland edges Hedera helix Ivy O on some mature trees in woodland Helictotrichon pratense Meadow Oat-grass O woodland edge Holcus lanata Yorkshire Fog O damper areas woodland edge Mercurialis perennis Dog's mercury A dominant ground flora around beech trees Oxalis acetosella Wood sorrel R one area near sett Pinus sylvatica Scot's pine F dominant canopy trees east end of surveyed woodland area, all similar age suspect planted Plantago lanceolata Rib-wort plantain o field Polystichum aculeatum Hard Shield Fern O woodland edge Ranunculus repens Creeping buttercup F Frequent in sward Rubus idaeus Raspberry A large area of raspberry scrub woodland edge Rubus fruticosus agg Bramble R occasional small plant Rumex acetosa Sorrel F Frequent in sward Rumex obtusifolius Broad-leaved dock O occasional in field near gates Sambucus nigra Elder F scrubby shrubs in woodland Sorbus aucuparia Rowan O occasional understorey and sapling Taraxacum officinale Dandelion F Frequent in sward Ulmus glabra Witch elm O occasional understorey, no mature trees recorded Urtica dioica Nettle F Large stands single species and smaller mixed ruderal stands around field edges

APPENDIX B: Site Survey Fauna Records

Species Common Name count Notes Pica pica magpie 1 single bird on restored wall Talpa europaea mole n/a numerous mole hills in subject and surrounding fields Meles meles Eurasian Badger n/a active sett within woodland Oryctolagus cuniculus European Rabbit >10 numerous rabbits sited around site. No holeswithin site area Columba palumbus Wood pigeon 3 on and around field APPENDIX C: Derbyshire Biological Records Centre Data 1km Radius

Flora

Scientific Common Cat. Location OS Grid Ref Date Antennaria dioica Mountain Everlasting 5 Pooles Cavern and Grinlow Wood SSSI SK056723 1993 Asplenium viride Green Spleenwort 5 Harpur Hill, west of SK062712 1990 Asplenium viride Green Spleenwort 5 Ferneydale South SK062714 2011 Campanula glomerata Clustered Bellflower 5 Duke's Drive SK0772 1975 Campanula glomerata Clustered Bellflower 5 Cunning Dale SK0872 1975 Campanula glomerata Clustered Bellflower 5 CUNNING DALE area SK080730 1975 Campanula glomerata Clustered Bellflower 5 Cunningdale SK0773 1980 Campanula glomerata Clustered Bellflower 5 Cunningdale SK0872 1980 Campanula glomerata Clustered Bellflower 5 Cunning Dale SK0872 1982 Campanula glomerata Clustered Bellflower 5 Cunningdale SK0773 1985 Campanula glomerata Clustered Bellflower 5 Tim Lodge, nr. SK0872 1990

Campanula glomerata Clustered Bellflower 5 Staden Grange/Ashwood Dale (monad) SK0772 1996

Campanula glomerata Clustered Bellflower 5 Cow Dale (monad) SK0872 1996 Cardamine impatiens Narrow-leaved Bitter-cress 2 Cow Dale (monad) SK0872 1996

Cardamine impatiens Narrow-leaved Bitter-cress 2 Cunning dale, jnc of dale and road. SK0872 1996

Cardamine impatiens Narrow-leaved Bitter-cress 2 Cunning Dale SSSI southern section SK0872 2010

Coeloglossum viride Frog Orchid 2 Ferneydale Grassland and Wood SK0671 2008

Coeloglossum viride Frog Orchid 2 Ferneydale Grassland and Wood SK0671 2009

Coeloglossum viride Frog Orchid 2 Ferneydale Grassland and Wood SK0671 2010

Coeloglossum viride Frog Orchid 2 Ferneydale Grassland and Wood SK0671 2011

Draba muralis Wall Whitlowgrass 3 Pig Tor SK0872 1992 Epilobium roseum Pale Willowherb 5 South Buxton SK0672 1996

Fumaria muralis Common Ramping-fumitory 5 Safeway & South (monad) SK0673 1996

Fumaria muralis ssp. boraei Few-flowered Fumitory 5 south edge of track. (Locality unspecified) SK066733 1996

Helleborus viridis Green Hellebore 5 Cunningdale SK084726 1979 Helleborus viridis Green Hellebore 5 Cunning Dale SK084726 1979 Helleborus viridis Green Hellebore 5 CUNNING DALE area SK0773 1980 Helleborus viridis Green Hellebore 5 Cunningdale SK0773 1980 Helleborus viridis Green Hellebore 5 High Plantation SK05647190 1990 Helleborus viridis Green Hellebore 5 High Plantation SK05657191 1991 Helleborus viridis Green Hellebore 5 Cunningdale SK083727 1992

Helleborus viridis Green Hellebore 5 Cunning Dale/Pictor Wood/Cow Dale SK084726 2011

Hornungia petraea Hutchinsia 3 Cow Dale (monad) SK0872 1996 Hypericum montanum Pale St. John's-wort 2 Rocks N side above railway. SK0772 1979 Hypericum montanum Pale St. John's-wort 2 CUNNING DALE area SK0873 1975 Hypericum montanum Pale St. John's-wort 2 Cunningdale SK0773 1980 Hypericum montanum Pale St. John's-wort 2 Cunningdale SK0872 1980 Hypericum montanum Pale St. John's-wort 2 Cunning Dale SSSI SK0773 1985 Hypericum montanum Pale St. John's-wort 2 Cunning Dale SSSI SK0872 1985 Hypericum montanum Pale St. John's-wort 2 CUNNING DALE area SK0773 1986 Hypericum montanum Pale St. John's-wort 2 Cunning Dale SSSI SK0872 1986 Hypericum montanum Pale St. John's-wort 2 Cunning Dale SSSI SK0872 1992 Hypericum montanum Pale St. John's-wort 2 Cunning Dale (monad) SK0773 1996 Hypericum montanum Pale St. John's-wort 2 Cow Dale (monad) SK0872 1996

WYE DALE-CHEE DALE-MILLERS DALE-MONSAL DALE Hypericum montanum Pale St. John's-wort 2 SK0773 2010 WATER-CUM-JOLLY DALE AREA

Hypericum montanum Pale St. John's-wort 2 Cunning Dale SSSI southern section SK0872 2010

Hypericum montanum Pale St John's-wort 2 Cunning Dale SK0773 2012

Juniperus communis Juniper 6 Grin Plantation SK0572 1993

Polemonium caeruleum Jacob's-ladder 2 Lovers Leap SK0772 1999

Potentilla tabernaemontani Spring Cinquefoil 3 Pic Tor SK0872 1979

Potentilla tabernaemontani Spring Cinquefoil 3 Cunningdale SK0773 1989

Potentilla tabernaemontani Spring Cinquefoil 3 Cunningdale SK0873 1989

Potentilla tabernaemontani Spring Cinquefoil 3 unspecified SK0774 1996

Potentilla tabernaemontani Spring Cinquefoil 3 Unspecified SK0773 1998

WYE DALE-CHEE DALE-MILLERS DALE-MONSAL DALE Potentilla tabernaemontani Spring Cinquefoil 3 SK0773 2010 WATER-CUM-JOLLY DALE AREA

Potentilla tabernaemontani Spring Cinquefoil 3 Cunning Dale SSSI southern section SK0872 2010

Potentilla tabernaemontani Spring Cinquefoil 3 Cunning Dale/Pictor Wood/Cow Dale SK0872 2011

Potentilla tabernaemontani Spring Cinquefoil 3 Cunning Dale SK0872 2012 Ribes alpinum Mountain Currant 3 Ashwood Dale SK0772 1979 Ribes alpinum Mountain Currant 3 Cowdale SK0872 1986 Ribes alpinum Mountain Currant 3 Ashwood Dale SK0772 1992 Ribes alpinum Mountain Currant 3 Aswood Dale SK0772 1992 Ribes alpinum Mountain Currant 3 Lovers Leap SK0772 1992

Ribes alpinum Mountain Currant 3 Cunning Dale/Pictor Wood/Cow Dale SK0872 2011

Saxifraga hypnoides Mossy Saxifrage 2 Cunning Dale/Pictor Wood/Cow Dale SK0872 2011

Serratula tinctoria Saw-wort 5 CUNNING DALE area SK080730 1975 Serratula tinctoria Saw-wort 5 Ashwood Dale SK0772 1979 Serratula tinctoria Saw-wort 5 Cunningdale SK0773 1980 Serratula tinctoria Saw-wort 5 Cunning Dale SK0773 1986 Serratula tinctoria Saw-wort 5 Cunning Dale SSSI SK082727 1986 Serratula tinctoria Saw-wort 5 Buxton, E of. SK0873 1990 Serratula tinctoria Saw-wort 5 Cunning Dale SK087724 1990

Serratula tinctoria Saw-wort 5 Ashwood Dale SK072728 1991 Serratula tinctoria Saw-wort 5 Cunning Dale SSSI SK083727 1991 Serratula tinctoria Saw-wort 5 Ashwood Dale SK083727 1992 Serratula tinctoria Saw-wort 5 Ashwood Dale SK084726 1992

Serratula tinctoria Saw-wort 5 Staden Grange/Ashwood Dale (monad) SK0772 1996

Serratula tinctoria Saw-wort 5 Cunning Dale (monad) SK0773 1996 Serratula tinctoria Saw-wort 5 Cow Dale (monad) SK0872 1996 Serratula tinctoria Saw-wort 5 Dale Road Grassland SK063730 2003 Serratula tinctoria Saw-wort 5 Dale Road Grassland SK063730 2003

WYE DALE-CHEE DALE-MILLERS DALE-MONSAL DALE Serratula tinctoria Saw-wort 5 SK07757326 2010 WATER-CUM-JOLLY DALE AREA

Serratula tinctoria Saw-wort 5 Cunning Dale SSSI southern section SK0872 2010

Serratula tinctoria Saw-wort 5 Cunning Dale/Pictor Wood/Cow Dale SK0872 2011 Serratula tinctoria Saw-wort 5 Cunning Dale SK0772 2012 Serratula tinctoria Saw-wort 5 Cunning Dale SK0773 2012 Serratula tinctoria Saw-wort 5 Cunning Dale SK0872 2012 Silene nutans Nottingham Catchfly 2 SK0773 1996 Sorbus rupicola a whitebeam 3 Ashwood Dale SK0772 1979 Sorbus rupicola a whitebeam 3 Cunning Dale SSSI SK0872 1986 Trollius europaeus Globe-flower 5 CUNNING DALE area SK0773 1982 Trollius europaeus Globe-flower 5 Dale Road, Buxton SK0672 1990 Trollius europaeus Globe-flower 5 Cunning Dale SSSI SK082727 1990 Trollius europaeus Globe-flower 5 Cunningdale SK07847306 1994

Trollius europaeus Globe-flower 5 Staden Grange/Ashwood Dale (monad) SK0772 1996

Trollius europaeus Globe-flower 5 Cunning Dale (monad) SK0773 1996 Trollius europaeus Globe-flower 5 Dale Side SK063730 2001 Trollius europaeus Globe-flower 5 Buxton SK062729 2005 Trollius europaeus Globe-flower 5 Cunningdale SK079729 2005 Trollius europaeus Globe-flower 5 Cunningdale SK079729 2005 Trollius europaeus Globe-flower 5 Dale Road Grassland SK063730 2008

WYE DALE-CHEE DALE-MILLERS DALE-MONSAL DALE Trollius europaeus Globe-flower 5 SK07877303 2010 WATER-CUM-JOLLY DALE AREA

Trollius europaeus Globe-flower 5 Cunning Dale SSSI southern section SK0872 2010

Trollius europaeus Globeflower 5 Cunning Dale SK0772 2012

Trollius europaeus Globeflower 5 Cunning Dale SK0773 2012 Trollius europaeus Globeflower 5 Dale Road Buxton SK063730 2013

WYE DALE-CHEE DALE-MILLERS DALE-MONSAL DALE Viola canina Heath Dog-violet 2 SK0773 2010 WATER-CUM-JOLLY DALE AREA

Viola canina Heath Dog-violet 2 SK0671 2012

Fauna

Great crested new records (500m buffer zone within search area) OS Grid Ref Location Date SK068743 Buxton Golf Course 1976

Water vole records OS Grid Ref Location Date Watercourse SK0872 RIVER WYE 1998 SK0645973477 Ashwood Park, Buxton 2013 Wye SK065730 2014

Bat roost records Species OS Grid Ref Location Date Unidentified SK0673 16 Green Lane, Buxton, Derbyshire 1983 Pipistrelle SK080725 Devonshire Arms Hotel, AshFord Dale, Buxton 1993 Pipistrelle SK060722 44 White Knowle Road, Buxton 1998

Pipistrelle SK064738 Bulls Head Public House, Fairfield Road, Buxton 1999

Pipistrelle SK060722 44 White Knowle Road, Buxton 2000 Common pipistrelle SK065719 15 Somerset Close, Buxton 2004 Pipistrelle SK063717 15 Somerset Close, Buxton 2005 Common pipistrelle SK064718 70 Berwiick Road, Buxton 2006 Pipistrelle (P. SK081719 Barn, Cowdale Hall, Cowdale 2012 auritus) Common pipistrelle SK067722 Buxton 2014 Unidentified SK06647114 SK17 9JX, Buxton 2015

Bat sightings Species OS Grid Ref Location Date Common pipistrelle SK0694474040 land off Cherry Tree Drive, Fairfield, Buxton 2012 Noctule SK0694474040 land off Cherry Tree Drive, Fairfield, Buxton 2012 Soprano pipistrelle SK0694474040 land off Cherry Tree Drive, Fairfield, Buxton 2012 Common pipistrelle SK0718574024 field off Dale Lane, Fairfield, Buxton 2012

Myotis sp SK0718574024 field off Dale Lane, Fairfield, Buxton 2012 Noctule SK0718574024 field off Dale Lane, Fairfield, Buxton 2012 Soprano pipistrelle SK0718574024 field off Dale Lane, Fairfield, Buxton 2012