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Wanstead Flats, Epping Forest Preliminary _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ WANSTEAD FLATS, EPPING FOREST PRELIMINARY ECOLOGICAL APPRAISAL Final Document July 2019 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Preliminary Ecological Appraisals • Protected Species Surveys and Licensing • NVC • EcIA • HRA • Management Plans Habitats • Badger • Bats • Hazel Dormouse • Birds • Reptiles • Amphibians • Invertebrates • Riparian and Aquatic Species ECOSA, Ten Hogs House, Manor Farm Offices, Flexford Road, North Baddesley, Hampshire, SO52 9DF Tel: 02380 261065 Email: [email protected] Web: www.ecosa.co.uk Registered Office: 3-4 Eastwood Court, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8JJ Registered in England No: 6129868 Ecological Survey & Assessment Limited is a Trinity Consultants Company Wanstead Flats, Epping Forest – Preliminary Ecological Appraisal ECOSA Ltd Final Document 4th July 2019 ECOSA Quality Assurance Record The Preliminary Ecological Appraisal has been undertaken with reference to the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) Guidelines for Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (CIEEM, 2017). This report has been produced in accordance with the CIEEM Guidelines for Ecological Report Writing 2017 (CIEEM, 2017). The survey work has been undertaken in line with references within CIEEM’s Source of Survey Guidance (CIEEM, 2017). Description: Preliminary Ecological Appraisal Produced For: City of London Corporation as Conservators of Epping Forest Issue: Final Report Reference: 4879.F0 Date of Issue: 4th July 2019 Date of Survey Works: 19th June 2019 Author: Lucy Bartlett MSc GradCIEEM Ecologist Checked by: Richard Chilcott MSc MCIEEM Principal Ecologist Reviewed by: Simon Colenutt BSc (Hons) MCIEEM CEnv Managing Principal Ecologist DISCLAIMER This is a technical report which does not represent legal advice. You may wish to seek legal advice if this is required. COPYRIGHT © This report is the copyright of ECOSA Ltd. Any unauthorised reproduction or usage by any person is prohibited. Wanstead Flats, Epping Forest – Preliminary Ecological Appraisal ECOSA Ltd Final Document 4th July 2019 WANSTEAD FLATS, EPPING FOREST PRELIMINARY ECOLOGICAL APPRAISAL Table of Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ........................................................................................................... 1 1.0 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................... 3 1.1 Background................................................................................................................... 3 1.2 The Site ........................................................................................................................ 3 1.3 Aims and Scope of Report ............................................................................................ 3 1.4 Site Proposals............................................................................................................... 4 2.0 METHODS .................................................................................................................... 5 2.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................... 5 2.2 Zone of Influence .......................................................................................................... 5 2.3 Scoping ......................................................................................................................... 5 2.4 Desk Study ................................................................................................................... 5 2.4.1 City of London Corporation as Conservators of Epping Forest ............................. 5 2.4.2 Multi-Agency Geographic Information for the Countryside .................................... 6 2.4.3 Other Sources of Information ................................................................................ 6 2.5 Field Survey .................................................................................................................. 6 2.5.1 Phase 1 Habitat Survey ......................................................................................... 7 2.5.2 Protected and Notable Species Appraisal ............................................................. 7 2.6 Field Survey Details ...................................................................................................... 9 2.7 Limitations ..................................................................................................................... 9 3.0 BASELINE ECOLOGICAL CONDITIONS ................................................................. 11 3.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................. 11 3.2 Statutory and Non-statutory Designated Sites ........................................................... 11 3.2.1 Statutory Designated Sites .................................................................................. 11 3.2.2 Non-Statutory Designated Sites .......................................................................... 11 3.3 Habitats ....................................................................................................................... 11 3.3.1 Desktop Study Results ........................................................................................ 11 3.3.2 Field Survey Results ............................................................................................ 12 3.3.3 Summary ............................................................................................................. 13 3.4 Notable and Legally Protected Species ..................................................................... 14 3.4.1 Bats ...................................................................................................................... 14 3.4.2 Otter ..................................................................................................................... 15 3.4.3 Badger ................................................................................................................. 15 3.4.4 Hazel Dormouse .................................................................................................. 15 3.4.5 Water Vole ........................................................................................................... 16 3.4.6 Birds ..................................................................................................................... 16 3.4.7 Reptiles ................................................................................................................ 17 3.4.8 Great Crested Newt ............................................................................................. 18 3.4.9 Invertebrates ........................................................................................................ 18 3.4.10 Other Relevant Species ....................................................................................... 19 3.5 Summary of Key Ecological Features ........................................................................ 19 4.0 POTENTIAL ECOLOGICAL CONSTRAINTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ........... 20 4.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................. 20 4.2 Designated Sites ........................................................................................................ 20 4.2.1 Potential Constraints ............................................................................................ 20 4.2.2 Potential Mitigation and Compensation Measures .............................................. 20 4.2.3 Enhancement Opportunities ................................................................................ 21 i © This report is the copyright of ECOSA Ltd. PEA-200619-14 Wanstead Flats, Epping Forest – Preliminary Ecological Appraisal ECOSA Ltd Final Document 4th July 2019 4.3 Habitats ....................................................................................................................... 21 4.3.1 Potential Constraints ............................................................................................ 21 4.3.2 Potential Mitigation and Compensation Measures .............................................. 21 4.3.3 Enhancement Opportunities ................................................................................ 21 4.4 Bats ............................................................................................................................. 21 4.4.1 Potential Constraints ............................................................................................ 21 4.4.2 Potential Mitigation and Compensation Measures .............................................. 22 4.4.3 Enhancement Opportunities ................................................................................ 22 4.5 Badger ........................................................................................................................ 22 4.5.1 Potential Constraints ............................................................................................ 22 4.5.2 Potential Mitigation and Compensation Measures .............................................. 22 4.5.3 Enhancement Opportunities ................................................................................ 22 4.6 Birds ...........................................................................................................................
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