ECOLOGY SURVEY OF THE PROPOSED NEW CLASSROOM AND CAR PARKING HORSENDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL ASSARTS ROAD

A report to:

Nottinghamshire County Council Property Group County Hall West Bridgford Nottingham NG2 7QP

By:

B J Collins – Protected Species Surveyors Limited Elvina Cottage Wilson’s Lane Morton Southwell NG25 0UF

Tel: (01636) 830058 www.bjcollins.co.uk

January 2016 Horsendale Primary School, Nottingham Ecology Survey

CONTENTS

SUMMARY ...... 3

1. INTRODUCTION ...... 4 Background ...... 4 2. SITE DESCRIPTION ...... 4

3. SURVEY METHODOLOGY ...... 7 Baseline Ecological Conditions ...... 7 Desk Study ...... 7 Site Survey ...... 7 4. SURVEY RESULTS ...... 8 Desktop Study ...... 8 Habitat Assessment - Bats and trees ...... 9 Habitat Assessment - Landscape ...... 9 5. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ...... 13 Main Potential Ecological Issues/ Impacts ...... 13 Badger and Hedgehog - Conclusions and Recommendations ...... 13 Breeding birds - Conclusions and Recommendations ...... 13 Amphibians - Conclusions and Recommendations ...... 13 Designated Nature Conservation Site ...... 14 Habitats and Plant Species ...... 14 6. REFERENCES ...... 14

7. TARGET NOTES ...... 14

APPENDIX 1: PHASE 1 HABITAT PLAN OF HORSENDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL ...... 15

APPENDIX 2: DESKTOP STUDY RESULTS ...... 16

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SUMMARY

This report describes a survey carried out within the grounds of the Horsendale Primary School. There is a proposal to install a stand-alone classroom on the eastern boundary of the school grounds. There is then a small development proposal comprising the extension of the car park area at the northern corner of the school grounds. An extended phase 1 habitat survey, extended to include a search for evidence of protected species, was carried out to the affected areas of the school grounds. The survey identified a distinct lack of any natural habitats which will be affected by the proposed new classroom building and car park extension. The majority of the footprint for the new school building is that of compacted amenity grassland and artificial all-weather pitch surfacing. Likewise the car park extension is an area of amenity grassland. There are two mature Sycamore trees adjacent to the northern corner of the proposed new classrooms and it is likely that the root ball of these trees will be impacted from the development. As a result all of the trees on the north-east boundary were searched for potential habitat for roosting bats. There was none located. There is a single tree which will be removed to make way for the car park extension. All of the trees have the potential to support nesting birds. Any proposal to fell or prune any tree should be carried out outside of the breeding bird season, which runs from March to September. The north-west boundary of the school lies adjacent to the north elevation of the proposed new classroom. The boundary comprises a steel security fence and a managed Hawthorn hedgerow. This was considered to support habitat suitable for nesting birds. Likewise, there is a similar area of hedgerow adjacent to the proposed new car parking but it is anticipated that this hedge and security fence will be retained. Any proposal which has a potential to impact upon the hedgerows should be carried out outside of the breeding bird season. With regard to birds, the alternative to working outside of the breeding bird season is to carry out a pre-start check in advance of any adverse works. This could lead to a delay in the construction programme, as any harm to active birds' nests would need to be suspended until the young have fledged and have left the nest. The habitat to the immediate south of the school grounds comprises the Local Wildlife Site of Broxtowe District Boundary Hedge. This is an area of botanical interest, species-rich calcareous grassland, and an ancient parish boundary hedge. The proposed new classrooms will have no significant impact upon this Local Wildlife Site. There are records of badger in the local area and the habitat to the south of the school grounds is considered to be suitable for commuting badgers. There is therefore some limited potential that they could encounter the foundation construction of the new classrooms. Mitigation is therefore recommended within this report. Likewise the same wildlife site has the potential to support Hedgehog, the mitigation specified for badger will also ensure the protection of this species. There will be no impact upon reptiles and minimal potential impact amphibians from the new classroom proposal. There is no impact upon any wildlife site of any designation in the wider area. There are 24 Local Wildlife Sites located within 2 km of the school.

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Horsendale Primary School, Nottingham Ecology Survey Introduction

Background

1.1 This ecology survey report has been prepared for The Property Group of Nottinghamshire County Council. It describes an ecology survey undertaken to the Horsendale Primary School in the suburb of Nuthall, Nottingham.

1.2 The report presents the findings of an extended phase 1 habitat survey of the school grounds where a new stand-alone classroom is proposed. The school is located on Assarts Road in the southeast side of Nuthall, Nottinghamshire. The proposed new classroom is centred upon the 8 figure OS grid reference of SK 5241 4349.

Proposed Works

1.3 The proposed works are to construct a new classroom building adjacent to the north-eastern boundary of the school playground. There is then a smaller proposal to extend the car park on the northern corner of the grounds which will impact upon an area of amenity grassland and an individual specimen tree.

Survey Aims

1.4 The survey was instigated to establish whether the proposed new classroom would have any impact upon habitats or species. If any evidence of protected species, habitats of local value or invasive species located, then the brief was to provide advice and mitigation actions as necessary.

1. SITE DESCRIPTION

2.1 The area of the school grounds affected by the proposed new developments are identified in the Phase 1 Habitat Plan in Appendix 1. Photographs are then included within this section to identify the areas affected.

2.2 The proposal for a new classroom is located over an area of compacted amenity grassland and adjoining artificial turf playing surface on the north-east corner of the school grounds. The eastern side of the school ground is dominated by a large area of all-weather pitch.

2.3 The new classroom will not be attached to the existing school. There are two mature Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) trees, one directly adjacent to the northern corner of the new build.

2.4 There is then a steel security fence and a mature managed Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) hedgerow running along the northern boundary of the school grounds. There is some potential that the construction vehicles will access the site through this hedgerow and that the construction phase could impact upon the hedgerow.

2.5 The southern side of the school grounds abut a Local Wildlife Site, a woodland area with good connectivity across the wider countryside.

2.6 There is then a proposal for extending the car park at the northern corner of the school grounds which will result in the loss of a section of amenity grassland and a specimen Sycamore tree.

2.7 The affected sections of the school grounds are identified in the photographs overleaf.

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Photograph 1 – showing the area for the proposed footprint for the new classroom, the tree to the immediate right being potentially affected by the foundation construction.

Photograph 2 – showing the wooded landscape to the immediate south of the school grounds, the Local Wildlife Site of Broxtowe District Boundary Hedge

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Photograph 3 – showing the location for the extended car park

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3. SURVEY METHODOLOGY

Baseline Ecological Conditions

3.1 The ecological baseline was established through desk study and site survey as outlined below.

Desk Study

3.2 A desktop study for designated sites and protected species within a 2 km circumference of the survey area was undertaken by the Nottinghamshire Biological and Geographical Records Centre in November 2015. This was supplemented by the following website, specifically with regard to nationally designated sites:

www.magic.gov.uk (the Multi-Agency Geographic Information website for maps of statutory designated nature conservation sites);

Site Survey

Survey Area

3.3 The survey area comprises the school grounds alongside the north-east corner of the overall area. Firstly, the survey included all of the amenity grassland and trees associated with the section of landscape where the proposed new stand-alone classroom is to be sited. The survey area is shown on the Phase 1 Habitat Map, Appendix 1.

Survey Methodology - Habitats

3.4 The Extended Phase-1 habitat survey methodology was adopted for the site. This involved examining the site and classifying it as per JNCC 2003. A search for any invasive non-native species such as Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) and Himalayan balsam (Impatiens glandulifera) was also carried out.

3.5 Target notes were used to record any habitats or features of particular interest and any sightings, signs or evidence of protected or notable faunal species or any potential habitat for such species.

3.6 The mature trees along the north-east boundary of the school grounds, those which could be affected by the proposed new classroom and/or builders access and yard area, were assessed for their potential for roosting bats, utilising the methodology as per Hundt, 2012. The trees were examined by an experienced, licensed bat worker (Natural Class Licence: 2015- 13152-CLS). Equipment used included a binoculars and camera.

Survey Details

3.7 Barry J Collins MSc MCIEEM carried out the survey on the 17th of November 2015.

Survey Limitations

3.8 There were no limitations with access to examine all elements of the proposed new building footprint. Only a single daytime assessment of the site was made. However, the habitats present on site are so limited that this is not considered to have represented any constraint to the survey results.

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4. SURVEY RESULTS

Desktop Study

4.1 The school is located on the southeast side of Nuthall, Nottingham, surrounded by residential properties to three sides and a Local Wildlife Site to the southern boundary, the Broxtowe District Boundary Hedge. The desktop study shows a further 23 separate local wildlife sites (LWS) within the 2 km search area, the closest after that on the south boundary is Broxtowe Wood, some 470 metres to the southeast. The proposed works at the school will have no impact upon this or any of the other Local Wildlife Sites in the local area. A map showing the location of each individual LWS is provided within appendix 2.

Figure 1 - location of the survey area within the school grounds and in relation to the surrounding landscape. The site for the proposed new classroom is identified by the yellow arrow.

4.2 The desktop study has the following records for protected species within the vicinity:  there are five records of badger recorded in the local vicinity, the closest some 500 m to the north-east.  There are 214 separate records of bats within the 2 km circumference of the school grounds. The closest bat maternity roost, typically established roost sites, is that of common pipistrelle and is located only 100 m to the east of the proposed new classroom on Vernon Drive. Despite this close proximity the new classroom will not have a significant impact upon this roost.

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 There are 75 records of amphibians from the 2 km search area. Only one of these records is of the specially protected Great Crested Newt, this record is also an un- confirmed sighting. There is a limited potential impact upon amphibians.  There are 24 records of the invasive plant species Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica), there are two records some 500 m to the east, located alongside the A610 highway. This species was not located on the affected area of the school grounds.

Habitat Assessment - Bats and trees

4.3 There are two mature Sycamore trees located immediately adjacent to the northern corner of the proposed new classroom. At least one of these is likely to be affected by excavations underneath the canopy and therefore within the root zone. There is then a maturing Sycamore adjacent to the car park entrance which will be removed as part of the extension.

4.4 The trees were searched for potential habitat for roosting bats in accordance with national best practice guidelines. The binocular search identified an abundance of cut branch ends from previous tree surgery. None of these appeared to enter into a rot cavity, crevice or area of delaminating bark.

4.5 The conclusion of the bat scoping survey of the Sycamore trees was that they provided no potential roost features for bats. There is no requirement for further bat emergence surveys in support of the classroom development. At the time of any tree pruning the tree surgeon should be advised to keep a careful eye out for cavities and crevices out of view from the ground and too deep to examine by eye. If these are identified the bat ecologist should be called in to carry out further survey. This is detailed later within this report.

Habitat Assessment - Landscape

4.6 The following Phase-1 habitat types were recorded on the site and on the landscape to the immediate East:

 Amenity Grassland (J1.2)

 Hedgerow (J2.2)

 Specimen trees (A3)

 All-weather play surface

Amenity grassland (JNCC Code: J1.2) New Classroom Area

4.7 As is identified within photograph 1 and photograph 4 overleaf and the habitat plan in Appendix 1 the proposed new classroom is partially located upon an area of amenity grassland located adjacent the northern boundary fence and hedgerow, and also upon the all-weather play surface and the adjacent tarmac area, also identified in photograph 4 overleaf.

4.8 The area of grassland shows signs of heavy compaction and as a result contains a limited flora dominated by Perennial Rye-grass (Lolium perenne), Smooth-stalked meadow-grass (Poa pratensis), Daisy (Bellis perennis), White Clover (Trifolium repens), Dandelion (Taraxacum

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officinale agg.), Annual meadow-grass (Poa annua), Ribwort plantain (Plantago lanceolata), Hoary plantain (Plantago major) and Red fescue (Festuca rubra sp.).

4.9 The grassland contains no species of conservation significance and no invasive plant species.

Photograph 4 - showing the area of amenity grassland on the footprint of the proposed new classroom.

Car-park extension

4.10 There is then the proposal to remove a small section of amenity grassland to provide further car parking at the northern corner of the school grounds. The areas identified in photograph 3 above. The amenity grassland contains the same species as described above but also includes for Creeping buttercup (Ranunculus repens), Hedge parsley (Anthriscus sylvestris), Smooth sow-thistle (Sonchus oleraceus), Ragwort (Senecio jacobaea), Selfheal (Prunella vulgaris) and Mouse-ear (Cerastium holosteoides). Hedgerow - defunct and species poor (JNCC Code: J2.2) New Classroom Area

4.11 The northeast boundary of the school grounds, adjacent to Assarts Road, is formed by a steel security fence under-planted with a predominantly managed Hawthorn hedgerow (Crataegus monogyna). With the absence of fencing the hedgerow would be classified under the JNCC criteria as defunct.

4.12 The hedgerow contains a small section of Mahonia sp., Elder (Sambucus nigra), Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) and regenerating Sycamore seedlings. The hedge base is relatively bare but plants present included for Wood avens (Geum urbanum) and Ivy (Hedera helix).

4.13 The search of the hedgerow interior found no former birds' nests but the habitat was considered to offer some potential for more common garden bird species.

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Photograph 4 - showing the north-eastern security fence, Hawthorn hedgerow and adjacent footprint for the new classroom.

Car-park extension

4.14 The same hedgerow with the same species but including for some ornamental Ribes and Holly (Ilex aquifolium) encloses the northern corner of the car park. This is also supported by the same security fence and it is considered likely that this particular feature is retained throughout. The area also has the potential to support nesting birds and therefore any construction activity should avoid impacting upon the hedge, such as to cause any potential harm or damage to birds' nests. Scattered trees (JNCC Code: A3) New Classroom Area

4.15 There are two mature Sycamore trees located adjacent to the northern corner of the proposed new classroom. As previously reported, one of these potentially sits with its canopy over the footprint of the new classroom and therefore its root ball will be affected.

4.16 The bat survey report found no features suitable for roosting. The tree leaf canopies potentially provide good foraging habitat for bats roosting within the housing estate adjacent.

4.17 There were no actual bird nests identified by the search of the trees but they have potential for common bird species, and in particular for pigeon species (Columba).

4.18 There are then two Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) located in the eastern corner of the school grounds, believed to be sufficiently away from the proposed new classroom but with potential impact from construction yards and construction access. The search of these found no evidence of features suitable for roosting bats but the same constraints apply as described for Sycamore above, and mitigated for in the relevant section of this report.

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4.19 There is a pollard Ash located to the south-west of the proposed new classroom and adjacent to the halfway line of the all-weather sports facility. This was searched and again found to support no bat roost potential.

4.20 Trees are visible in photographs 1 and 4.

Car-park extension

4.21 There is a single Sycamore tree which potentially will require removal to make way for the new car park area. The tree was searched, along with an adjacent Ash, and there was no potential bat roost habitat identified. The same precautionary approach is required for this tree as that described for those affected by the new classroom.

All-Weather Play Surface 4.22 The southern and eastern footprint for the proposed new classroom will sit upon an area of artificial turf/all-weather play surface. This has no ecological value. Plants 4.23 No protected or notable plant species will be affected by the proposed new classroom or car Park extension, the habitats present would not support such species. There are no plants included on Schedule 9 in either of the development areas. Fauna - including amphibians, terrestrial mammals and breeding birds 4.24 There is considered to be a potential impact upon nesting birds, if areas of hedgerow or trees are to be removed or if works barriers are to go immediately alongside during the nesting season, March to September annually. Recommendations are provided within this report.

4.25 There is a very minimal impact upon amphibians from the proposed development, limited to amphibians which may be utilising the hedgerow habitat having migrated from the LWS to the south of the school. As a result, some very minor mitigation actions are described within this report.

4.26 There is considered be a potential impact upon terrestrial mammals from the proposed excavations and foundations for the new classroom. There is the potential for both badger, hedgehog and indeed urban fox (which is utilising the grounds) to encounter excavations and foundations during the construction of the new classrooms. Mitigation to provide escape routes for badger and hedgehog is provided later within this report.

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5. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Main Potential Ecological Issues/ Impacts

5.1 There is a limited potential impact and/or ecological constraint from the proposal to install the new classroom and extend the car park in the following order of risk:

 The potential for badger or hedgehog to encounter the foundations or trenches associated with the new classrooms when foraging/commuting across the school playing fields at night.

 The potential impact upon nesting birds if there is any requirement to remove or prune trees or hedgerows during the nesting season. Hedge or tree removal/pruning should avoid the breeding season to overcome this constraint.

 There is considered to be a minor potential of encountering amphibians during the construction phase. Simple advisory actions are provided to translocate amphibians to the LWS to the southern side of the school grounds.

5.2 Mitigation and advisory actions for all of the above bullet points are provided below.

Badger and Hedgehog - Conclusions and Recommendations

5.3 There is a limited potential for both badgers and hedgehogs to commute/forage across the school grounds from the Local Wildlife Site on the southern boundary of the school. There is evidence that Fox already exploits the school grounds for this purpose.

5.4 To ensure all eventualities are covered, albeit considered limited, the construction contractors should be advised in writing that any trenches dug during works activities which are to be left open over night, must be left with a sloping end or ramp to allow any badgers or other animal that may fall in to escape. Also, any pipes over 200mm in diameter should be capped off at night to prevent animals entering.

Breeding birds - Conclusions and Recommendations

5.5 The trees located on and adjacent the footprint for the new classroom and the car park extension were considered to have some minimal potential to support nesting birds. The nesting bird season runs from March to September inclusive.

5.6 Any felling or pruning to trees or hedgerows both or directly adjacent to the work area should be carried out between the beginning of September and the end of February to avoid damage to active nests.

5.7 If any clearance is required within the nesting period then it is recommended that a nest search is undertaken by a suitably experienced ecologist immediately prior to works and that all active nests found are cordoned off and protected until the young have fledged.

Amphibians - Conclusions and Recommendations

5.8 Once again, as the development proposals are on areas of land with such low ecological value, the potential impact upon amphibians is minimal. There is however a large assemblage within the local area and a precautionary approach should be advised to the construction contractors.

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This is simply to capture and translocate any amphibians observed during the construction phase to the Local Wildlife Site on the southern boundary of the playground.

Designated Nature Conservation Site

5.9 The proposed new classroom and car Park extension are sufficiently segregated from any of the range of Local Wildlife Sites that there will be no impact upon any of these protected sites.

Habitats and Plant Species

5.10 There are no habitats or scarce plant species present and therefore no impact on any plants listed on Schedule 8 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended). There were no invasive plant species listed on Schedule 9 of the Act.

6. REFERENCES

 Nottinghamshire Biological and Geological Record Centre (November 2015). Desktop study for wildlife & records of a 2km radius of the Horsendale Primary School SK 5013 4405. Non- statutory site and protected species report.

 Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management, 2013. Guidelines for Preliminary Ecological Appraisal. CIEEM.

 Institute of Environmental Assessment 1995. Guidelines for Baseline Ecological Assessment. Chapman and Hall, London.

 Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management, 2006. Guidelines for Ecological Impact Assessment. IEEM.

 JNCC, 2003. Handbook for Phase 1 Habitat Survey: a technique for environmental audit. JNCC, Peterborough.

7. TARGET NOTES

Target note 1 - this represents the trees or hedgerow with some potential to support nesting birds.

Target note 2 - the area where precautionary actions are required with regard to badger and hedgehog.

Target note 3 - the area where any amphibians captured during the construction period should be trans-located.

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APPENDIX 1: PHASE 1 HABITAT PLAN OF HORSENDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL

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APPENDIX 2: DESKTOP STUDY RESULTS

The desktop study undertaken by the Nottinghamshire Biological and Geological Records Centre (NBGRC) is included overleaf

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SK 5241 4349 1/4 2/235 2/309 5/918

1/123 2/9862/156 2/227 1/30 5/21165/2115 2/2 5/3337 5/1501 2/1002 2/1002 2/156 2/324 2/996

2/1097 2/71 1/32 2/156 2/323 5/3351 5/25 2/71

5/2119 5/753 2/70 2/140 5/2118 5/3424 5/270 2/292 2/993 5/2715/271 2/306 2/988 2/306 2/306 1/31 2/990 2/990 2/316 5/1501 2/317 5/27 2/990 2/322 2/990

2/317

5/755

2/982 2/985 2/315 2/291

2/395 2/305 2/211 5/3340 2/9

5/1501 2/981 5/1501

2/983 1/33 2/983

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Local Wildlife Site

No. Name Area District Grid Ref. Description Interest 1/31 Temple Lake 4.957 Broxtowe SK 512441 A notable water body Botanical ha District 1/32 Seller's Wood 13.884 Broxtowe SK 522454 A fine example of Botanical, ha District, broad-leaved semi- Moth, City of natural woodland, Amphibian Nottingham with ponds, grassland and/or Reptile 2/70 Nuthall 5.051 Broxtowe SK 519448 A disused railway Botanical Cutting ha District with valuable wood and grassland communities 2/211 Stonepit 2.395 City of SK 513421 A plantation Botanical Plantation ha Nottingham established around an abandoned quarry 2/305 Strelley Hall 35.812 Broxtowe SK 508423 Mature parkland Botanical Park ha District, incorporating City of extensive grassland, Nottingham deciduous woodland and valuable ponds 2/306 Temple Lake 4.425 Broxtowe SK 510441 An area of mature Botanical Woods ha District woodland 2/315 Broxtowe 3.153 Broxtowe SK 522431 An ancient parish Botanical District ha District, boundary hedge and Boundary City of species-rich Hedge Nottingham calcareous grassland. 2/316 Hempshill 0.752 Broxtowe SK 522439 An interesting Botanical Roundabout ha District grassland with several notable species 2/317 Verge Wood 5.383 Broxtowe SK 508438 Deciduous woodland Botanical ha District with a characteristic 2/322 Cinderhill 0.504 Broxtowe SK 528438 An interesting Botanical Verge ha District roadside verge 2/323 New Farm 5.979 Broxtowe SK 517453 An interesting Botanical Wood ha District deciduous woodland reflecting the varied underlying geology 2/982 Broxtowe 5.643 Broxtowe SK 529430 An old deciduous Botanical Wood ha District woodland site with coppice 2/985 Chilwell Dam 2.363 City of SK 516429 A deciduous Botanical Plantation ha Nottingham plantation with a variety of habitats and a high species diversity 2/988 Stanton Pond 3.333 City of SK 537442 A wetland and Botanical, and Pasture ha Nottingham surrounding Amphibian grassland with good and/or 2

species diversity Reptile 2/990 Basford 7.478 City of SK 543439 An area of disused Botanical Junction ha Nottingham railway land supporting a wide diversity of habitats and adjacent to a valuable section of the River Leen 2/993 Springhead 0.844 City of SK 537443 A mature woodland Botanical Woodland ha Nottingham 5/25 Snape Wood 2.22 ha City of SK 527452 Species rich Botanical Nottingham woodland on an ancient woodland site 5/27 Hempshill 5.461 Broxtowe SK 526439 An area of woodland, Botanical, Hall ha District ponds, parkland trees Amphibian and neutral grassland and/or that with a small area Reptile inside the City 5/753 Newlane 6.08 ha Broxtowe SK 515448 Notable calcareous Botanical Pastures District grasslands 5/755 M1 Woodland 1.387 Broxtowe SK 512432 A notable coal- Botanical ha District measures woodland 5/1501 River Leen 5.846 City of SK 549424 City section of a Botanical (Part) ha Nottingham river with important plant communities 5/2118 Low Wood 1.212 Broxtowe SK 523445 A coal-measures type Botanical ha District woodland 5/2119 High Wood, 0.707 Broxtowe SK 524449 A characteristic coal Botanical Nuthall ha District measures type woodland 5/3340 Strelley 3.845 City of SK 514420 Grassland Botanical Grassland ha Nottingham

2 Sp Species Date Record Distance from site ref (km) Direction Badger Badger 23-09-13 1.75 WNW Badger Badger 05-01-15 1.34 WNW Badger Badger 23-09-13 1.48 WNW Badger Badger 22-04-09 0.51 NNW Badger Badger 12-06-14 0.58 NE unidentified bat Bat species 26-06-01 Roost 1.88 WNW Bat Common Pipistrelle 20-04-13 * 2.00 SW Bat Pipistrelle 22-04-98 Casual 1.08 SW Bat Pipistrelle 03-09-00 Casual 0.78 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 24-10-14 Roost 0.94 SW Bat Soprano Pipistrelle 24-10-14 Roost 1.00 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 24-10-14 Roost 1.13 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 24-10-14 Roost 1.00 SW Bat Noctule 24-10-14 Casual 1.00 SW Bat Pipistrelle species 09/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 09/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Pipistrelle species 09/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Pipistrelle species 09/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Pipistrelle species 09/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 09/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 09/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Pipistrelle species 09/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Pipistrelle species 09/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 09/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 09/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 09/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 09/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 09/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 09/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 17/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 17/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Pipistrelle species 17/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 17/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Pipistrelle species 17/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Pipistrelle species 17/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 17/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 17/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Pipistrelle species 17/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 17/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Pipistrelle species 17/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Pipistrelle species 17/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 17/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Pipistrelle species 17/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Soprano Pipistrelle 17/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 22/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 22/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 22/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Pipistrelle species 22/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Pipistrelle species 22/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 22/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Pipistrelle species 22/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 22/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 22/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 22/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 22/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 22/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 22/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 22/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 22/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Pipistrelle species 22/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 22/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 22/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Soprano Pipistrelle 22/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Pipistrelle species 22/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 22/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 22/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 22/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 22/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 22/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 22/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 22/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 22/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 22/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 22/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 22/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 22/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 22/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 22/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 22/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 22/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 22/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 22/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 22/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 22/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 22/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 22/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 22/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 22/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 22/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 22/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Noctule 23/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Pipistrelle species 23/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Pipistrelle species 23/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Pipistrelle species 23/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Pipistrelle species 23/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Pipistrelle species 23/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Pipistrelle species 23/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Soprano Pipistrelle 23/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Pipistrelle species 23/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Pipistrelle species 23/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 23/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Noctule 23/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Pipistrelle species 23/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Pipistrelle species 23/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Soprano Pipistrelle 23/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Soprano Pipistrelle 23/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Noctule 23/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Pipistrelle species 29/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 29/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Pipistrelle species 29/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Pipistrelle species 29/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 29/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Soprano Pipistrelle 29/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Pipistrelle species 29/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 29/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Pipistrelle species 29/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 29/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 29/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 29/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 29/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Noctule 29/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Noctule 29/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Pipistrelle species 29/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Soprano Pipistrelle 29/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Noctule 29/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Noctule 29/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Soprano Pipistrelle 29/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Pipistrelle species 29/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Pipistrelle species 29/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Pipistrelle species 29/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Pipistrelle species 29/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Pipistrelle species 29/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Noctule 29/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 29/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Soprano Pipistrelle 29/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Soprano Pipistrelle 29/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Soprano Pipistrelle 29/07/2014 roost 1.20 SW Bat Soprano Pipistrelle 29/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Soprano Pipistrelle 29/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 29/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 29/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 29/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Pipistrelle species 29/07/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Pipistrelle species 07/08/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Pipistrelle species 07/08/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Pipistrelle species 07/08/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Pipistrelle species 07/08/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Pipistrelle species 07/08/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Pipistrelle species 07/08/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Pipistrelle species 07/08/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Pipistrelle species 07/08/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Noctule 07/08/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Pipistrelle species 07/08/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Pipistrelle species 07/08/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Pipistrelle species 07/08/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Pipistrelle species 07/08/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Pipistrelle species 07/08/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Pipistrelle species 07/08/2014 roost 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 07/08/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 07/08/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Pipistrelle species 07/08/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Pipistrelle species 07/08/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 07/08/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 07/08/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 07/08/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 07/08/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 07/08/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 07/08/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 07/08/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 07/08/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 07/08/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Pipistrelle species 07/08/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 13/08/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 13/08/2014 casual 1.20 SW Bat Common pipistrelle 24-10-14 Roosting 0.94 SW Bat Common pipistrelle 24-10-14 Roosting 1.00 SW Bat Common pipistrelle 24-10-14 Roosting 1.13 SW Bat Noctule 24-10-14 1.00 SW Bat Soprano pipistrelle 24-10-14 Roosting 1.00 SW Bat Common Pipistrelle 03-07-12 * 1.36 WNW Bat Common Pipistrelle 05/05/2010 Roost 1.42 NW Bat Pipistrelle 23-07-04 Roost 1.44 NW Bat Pipistrelle 12-07-05 1.44 NW Bat Pipistrelle 06-07-88 Roost 1.25 NNW Bat Pipistrelle 22-06-05 Casual 1.58 NNW Bat Common Pipistrelle 2010 * 1.42 NW Bat Common Pipistrelle 03-07-11 * 1.39 NW Bat Daubenton's 03-07-12 * 1.39 NW Bat Pipistrelle 11-08-04 Casual 1.92 NNW Bat Pipistrelle 20-07-05 Roost 1.75 NNW Bat Pipistrelle 16-03-00 Casual 1.60 S Bat Pipistrelle 07-09-01 Casual 1.03 SSE Bat Pipistrelle 1994 Roost 0.14 NE unidentified bat Bat species 04-08-91 0.41 NNE unidentified bat Bat species 19-04-01 Roost 0.58 NE June to September Bat Daubenton's 2012 * 0.51 NNE June to September Bat Common Pipistrelle 2012 * 0.51 NNE June to September Bat Common Pipistrelle 2012 * 0.51 NNE June to September Bat Soprano Pipistrelle 2012 * 0.51 NNE June to September Bat Soprano Pipistrelle 2012 * 0.51 NNE June to September Bat Noctule 2012 * 0.51 NNE June to September Bat Myotis sp. 2012 * 0.51 NNE Bat Pipistrelle 16-01-00 Roost 0.61 N Bat Pipistrelle 24-06-03 Casual 1.12 NNE Common/Soprano Bat Pipistrelle 16-01-00 * 0.61 N unidentified bat Bat species 03-09-03 Roost 1.90 N Bat Pipistrelle 01-06-94 Casual 1.96 NNE Common/Soprano Bat Pipistrelle 01-06-94 * 1.82 N Bat Common Pipistrelle 19-09-13 * 1.65 NNW Bat Myotis sp. 19 - 09-13 * 1.65 NNW Bat Pipistrelle 09-05-07 Casual 1.30 SE Bat Pipistrelle 01-09-93 Casual 1.56 SE Bat Pipistrelle 01-09-93 Casual 1.56 SE Bat Noctule 10/2008 Casual 1.00 E unidentified bat 08/2008 Bat species Casual 1.00 E unidentified bat Bat species 31-05-09 Casual 1.51 E Bat Pipistrelle 02-04-94 Casual 2.00 NE Common/Soprano Bat Pipistrelle 02-04-94 * 2.00 NE unidentified bat Bat species 02-07-90 1.75 ENE

Herpetofauna Common Frog 1988 1.80 SW Herpetofauna Common Newt 06-04-14 1.84 SSW Herpetofauna Common Toad 1995 1.84 SSW Herpetofauna Common Frog 1995 1.84 SSW Herpetofauna Smooth Newt 1995 1.84 SSW Herpetofauna Common Frog 24-03-10 1.22 SW Herpetofauna Common Frog 24-03-10 0.86 SW Herpetofauna Common Frog 01-04-14 1.22 SW Herpetofauna Common Frog 14-03-11 1.22 SW Herpetofauna Common Toad 01-04-14 1.22 SW Herpetofauna Common Toad 01-04-14 1.66 SW Herpetofauna Smooth Newt 01-04-14 1.22 SW Herpetofauna Common Frog 2001 1.52 WNW Herpetofauna Common Frog 1988 1.52 WNW Herpetofauna Common Frog 04/2000 1.52 WNW Herpetofauna Great Crested Newt 17/03/2010 1.52 WNW Herpetofauna Slow-worm 1991 1.35 NW Herpetofauna Common Frog April 2013 1.58 NW Herpetofauna Newt species April 2013 1.58 NW Herpetofauna Common Toad 1995 0.63 SSE Herpetofauna Common Frog 04-06-96 0.45 SSW Herpetofauna Common Toad 2000 0.57 SW Herpetofauna Common Frog 1999 0.57 SW Herpetofauna Common Frog 1989 0.57 SW Herpetofauna Smooth Newt 1989 0.57 SW Herpetofauna Common Toad 26-05-10 0.54 NNE Herpetofauna Common Frog 18-03-14 0.54 NNE Herpetofauna Common Frog 01-04-14 0.54 NNE Herpetofauna Common Toad 18-03-14 0.54 NNE Herpetofauna Common Toad 01-04-14 0.54 NNE Herpetofauna Common Frog 1997 1.33 NNE Herpetofauna Common Toad 06-08-97 1.33 NNE Herpetofauna Smooth Newt 06-08-97 1.33 NNE Herpetofauna Common Toad 29-03-10 1.94 NNW Herpetofauna Smooth Newt 14-04-10 1.94 NNW Herpetofauna Common Frog 21-03-10 1.91 N Herpetofauna Common Frog 29-03-10 1.91 N Herpetofauna Common Frog 14-04-10 1.91 N Herpetofauna Smooth Newt 14-04-10 1.91 N Herpetofauna Common Frog 14-03-11 1.91 N Herpetofauna Common Toad 14-03-11 1.91 N Herpetofauna Smooth Newt 14-03-11 1.91 N Herpetofauna Common Frog 1990 1.79 SSE Herpetofauna Common Frog 15/03/2010 1.89 SE Herpetofauna Common Frog 02/04/2010 1.89 SE Herpetofauna Alpine Newt 02/04/2010 1.89 SE Herpetofauna Alpine Newt 20-09-09 1.89 SE

Herpetofauna Alpine Newt 03/2009 1.89 SE Herpetofauna Common Frog 03/2003 1.89 SE Herpetofauna Common Frog 03/2009 1.89 SE Herpetofauna Alpine Newt 03/03/2012 1.89 SE Herpetofauna Common Frog 15/04/2012 1.89 SE Herpetofauna Common Frog 22-07-12 1.89 SE Herpetofauna Alpine Newt 23-03-13 1.89 SE Herpetofauna Common Frog 23-03-13 1.89 SE Herpetofauna Common Frog 1990 1.43 SSE Herpetofauna Common Frog 1989 1.00 SE Herpetofauna Common Frog 1995 1.12 ESE Herpetofauna Common Frog 1995 1.34 ESE Herpetofauna Common Frog 1995 1.34 ESE Herpetofauna Common Frog 01-06-09 1.51 E Herpetofauna Common Frog 12-04-14 0.60 E Herpetofauna Smooth Newt 11-06-01 1.53 NE Herpetofauna Common Toad 14/07/2010 1.64 NE Herpetofauna Common Frog 29-03-10 1.66 NE Herpetofauna Common Toad 29-03-10 1.66 NE Herpetofauna Common Frog 14-03-11 1.66 NE Herpetofauna Common Frog 24-03-11 1.66 NE Herpetofauna Common Toad 14-03-11 1.66 NE Herpetofauna Common Toad 24-03-11 1.66 NE Herpetofauna Common Frog 08-05-03 1.71 NNE Herpetofauna Common Toad 01-03-97 1.63 ESE Herpetofauna Common Frog 03/1997 1.63 ESE Herpetofauna Common Frog 20-02-02 1.63 ESE Herpetofauna Common Frog 21-03-95 1.71 ENE Invasive species Fallopia japonica 31-12-09 1.84 SSW Invasive species Fallopia japonica 05-07-96 1.44 NW Invasive species Fallopia japonica 01-04-08 1.89 NW Invasive species Fallopia japonica 01-04-08 1.89 NW Invasive species Fallopia japonica 27-12-06 1.97 NW Invasive species Fallopia japonica 03-07-97 1.84 NNW Invasive species Fallopia japonica 20-07-95 0.51 ESE Invasive species Fallopia japonica 05-01-09 0.51 ESE Invasive species Fallopia japonica 01-04-08 1.20 N Invasive species Fallopia japonica 03-08-95 1.94 NNW Invasive species Fallopia japonica 23-07-05 1.20 E Invasive species Fallopia japonica 11-08-09 1.40 E

Invasive species Fallopia japonica 23-07-05 1.40 E Invasive species Fallopia japonica 11-08-09 1.40 E Invasive species Fallopia japonica 05-01-09 1.40 E Invasive species Fallopia japonica 11-08-09 1.51 E Invasive species Fallopia japonica 24-05-09 1.62 ENE Invasive species Fallopia japonica 07-08-95 1.92 NNE Invasive species Fallopia japonica 05-07-06 1.89 NE Invasive species Fallopia japonica 05-07-06 1.97 NE Invasive species Fallopia japonica 18-08-09 1.61 E Invasive species Fallopia japonica 02-11-05 1.89 NE Invasive species Fallopia japonica 24-05-09 1.94 NE Invasive species Fallopia japonica 24-05-09 1.94 NE Mammal Roe Deer 17/06/2010 1.99 NNW Mammal Hedgehog 01-06-14 1.39 SSE Mammal Roe Deer 21/04/2010 1.50 N Water Vole Water Vole 1995 1.94 ENE Water Vole Water Vole 1995 1.97 NE Water Vole Water Vole 1997 1.97 ENE Water Vole Water Vole 1995 1.97 ENE