EXTENDED PHASE 1 HABITAT SURVEY

PROUTS PARK FARM, EAST WILLIAMSTON PEMBROKESHIRE

A Report to Seren Energy

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Report Number: RT-MME-110654-01RevB

October 2012

Prouts Park Farm, Pembrokeshire RT-MME-110654-01RevB Extended Phase I Habitat Survey

EXTENDED PHASE 1 HABITAT SURVEY

PROUTS PARK FARM, EAST WILLIAMSTON PEMBROKESHIRE

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01 SEREN ENERGY 02 MIDDLEMARCH ENVIRONMENTAL LTD

This report was compiled by: Tim Hextell MIEEM and Dr Gwen Dean

The contents of this report are the responsibility of Middlemarch Environmental Ltd. It should be noted that whilst every effort is made to meet the client’s brief no site investigation can ensure complete assessment or prediction of the natural environment.

Contract Number C110654

October 2012

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Middlemarch Environmental Ltd was commissioned by Seren Energy to undertake an initial ecological appraisal of the site of a proposed wind turbine and associated access track located at Prouts Park Farm near East Williamston in Pembrokeshire. To fulfil this brief, an Extended Phase I Habitat Survey and ecological desk study and bat survey were undertaken.

The ecological desk study identified three statutory and no non-statutory nature conservation sites within a 2km radius of the survey area. The desk study included records of notable and protected species, including badger, several bat species, hedgehog, birds, reptiles and lower plant species.

The Extended Phase I Habitat Survey was undertaken on 30th September 2011 by Tim Hextell (Principal Technical Consultant) and Dr Gwen Dean (Ecological Project Officer). The survey area was dominated by livestock grazed pasture, frequently wet rush-pasture and delineated by a series of hedgerows that often formed areas of dense linear scrub. Other habitats recorded within the surveyed area included significant areas of broad-leaved woodland along the north-eastern and south-eastern boundaries of the surveyed area, small parcels of dense scrub and open water.

In terms of habitats, the surveyed area was considered to generally be of low ecological value, being largely dominated by livestock grazed pasture. The location of the proposed turbine is within an area of poor semi- improved grassland grazed by livestock and in excess of 50 m from boundary features. It is considered that there may be potential for some impacts to protected/notable species without implementation of appropriate control measures.

In order to ensure that the works proceed in compliance with the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and local planning policy, the following recommendations are made:

• Any vegetation removal should be undertaken outside of bird nesting season, which extends from March to September inclusive. If this is not possible, vegetation should be checked by an experienced ecologist prior to removal. • Undertake consultation with the Countryside Council for Wales (CCW) to determine the necessity for any additional bat works. • Undertake a desk-based bird assessment to identify any potential ornithological issues. • Prepare a method statement and utilise an Ecological Clerk of Works to oversee any works within areas regarded to be ecologically sensitive and which may support amphibians and reptiles.

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CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION...... 5

1.1 PROJECT BACKGROUND...... 5 1.2 SITE DESCRIPTION ...... 5

2. METHODOLOGY ...... 6

2.1 DESK STUDY ...... 6 2.2 EXTENDED PHASE 1 HABITAT SURVEY ...... 6

3. DESK STUDY RESULTS ...... 7

3.1 INTRODUCTION ...... 7 3.2 NATURE CONSERVATION SITES ...... 7 3.3 PROTECTED SPECIES ...... 7

4. EXTENDED PHASE 1 HABITAT SURVEY ...... 10

4.1 INTRODUCTION ...... 10 4.2 SURVEY CONSTRAINTS ...... 10 4.3 HABITATS ...... 10 4.4 FAUNA ...... 14

5. DISCUSSIONS AND CONCLUSIONS ...... 16

5.1 NATURE CONSERVATION SITES ...... 16 5.2 HABITATS ...... 16 5.3 PROTECTED/NOTABLE SPECIES ...... 18

6. RECOMMENDATIONS ...... 21

6.1 NATURE CONSERVATION SITES ...... 21 6.2 HABITATS ...... 21 6.3 PROTECTED / NOTABLE SPECIES ...... 22

REFERENCES AND BIBLIOGRAPHY ...... 23

APPENDICES ...... 24

APPENDIX 1 ...... 25 APPENDIX 2 ...... 30 APPENDIX 3 ...... 32

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 PROJECT BACKGROUND In September 2011, Seren Energy commissioned Middlemarch Environmental Ltd to undertake an initial ecological appraisal at the site of a single proposed wind turbine with an output of 800 kW, a hub height of 60 m, a rotor diameter of 53 m and an overall tip height of 86.5 m together with associated access track located at Prouts Park Farm, near East Williamston in Pembrokeshire.

To fulfil the above brief to assess the existing ecological interest of the site an ecological desktop study, Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey and bat survey were undertaken on 30th September 2011.

This report details the results of the ecological desk study and Extended Phase I Habitat Survey. The results of the bat survey are provided in Middlemarch Environmental Ltd report no. RT-MME-110654-02RevB.

1.2 SITE DESCRIPTION The surveyed area is located approximately 400 m south of the village of East Williamston, 3 km north-west of the coastal town of Tenby, with the approximate centre point of the survey area at SN 099 044. The surveyed area encompasses a large parcel of livestock grazed farmland extending to approximately 32 ha in extent. The survey area comprised the route of a proposed access track to the location of a single proposed turbine, with the current preferred location towards the south-western extent of the study area at approximate National Grid Reference: SN 09494 04291. The location of the proposed turbine together with access track is provided on the Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey Drawing in Appendix 1 (Middlemarch Environmental Ltd Drawing Number C110654-01-01).

Land use immediately adjacent to the surveyed area comprised further areas of livestock grazed pasture.

The majority of the study site comprised grassland, frequently damp rush pasture grazed by horses and cattle within a well defined field pattern bounded by thick hedgerows which frequently formed dense belts of linear scrub. The surrounding landscape was gently rolling and land use was dominated by livestock grazed pasture within a small to medium scale field pattern and enclosed by hedgerows. Woodland was a frequent component of the landscape, forming sinuous linked linear areas. Settlement was confined to widely scattered small villages and isolated farmsteads served by minor country roads and lanes.

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2. METHODOLOGY

2.1 DESK STUDY A desk study was undertaken to determine the presence of any designated nature conservation sites and protected species that have been recorded within a 2 km radius of the site.

The desk study exercise involved contacting appropriate statutory and non-statutory organisations which hold ecological data relating to the survey area. Middlemarch Environmental Ltd then assimilated and reviewed the desk study data provided by these organisations. The consultees for the Desk Study were:

• Countryside Council for Wales; • West Wales Biodiversity Information Centre; and, • National Biodiversity Network Gateway website.

The data collected from these consultees is discussed in Section 3. Raw data are provided in Appendix 2.

2.2 EXTENDED PHASE 1 HABITAT SURVEY An Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey was conducted following the methodology of the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC, 1993) as modified by the Institute of Environmental Assessment (IEA, 1995). Phase 1 Habitat Survey is a standard technique for classifying and mapping British habitats. The aim is to provide a record of habitats that are present on site. During the survey, the presence, or potential presence, of protected species was noted. Data recorded during the field survey is discussed in Section 4.

Whilst every effort is made to notify the client of any plant species listed on Schedule 9 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981, as amended) present on site, it should be noted that this is not a specific survey for these species.

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3. DESK STUDY RESULTS

3.1 INTRODUCTION All relevant ecological data provided by the consultees has been reviewed. The results of these investigations are summarised in Sections 3.2 and 3.3. Data are provided in Appendix 2.

3.2 NATURE CONSERVATION SITES Reference to the Countryside Council for Wales protected sites website and the local biodiversity information provided indicates that three nature conservation sites with statutory protection occur within a 2km radius of the survey area. These are summarised in Table 3.1. No non-statutory sites were provided in the desk study information supplied by the local biological records centre.

Proximity to Site Name Designation Description Survey Area

Statutory Sites 45.9 ha of neutral and marshy grassland communities set amongst areas of broad-leaved woodland and scrub with some areas of dry acidic grassland and tall herb fen. Notable flowering plants include petty whin Wyndrush Pastures SSSI 190 m west Genista anglica and dyer’s greenweed Genista tinctoria. The nationally scarce Devon carpet moth Lampropteryx otregiata is also known to occur and the site is used by foraging barn owl Tyto alba. 15.8 ha of species-rich neutral and marshy grassland with the diverse mix of grassland plants being exceptional 1.2 km north- for Pembrokeshire. The nationally Jeffreystone Pastures SSSI west scarce wavy St John’s wort Hypericum undulatum occurs on site and the nationally rare marsh fritillary Eurodryas aurinia also occurs. Pembrokeshire Coast NP 1 km east -

Key: NP: National Park SSSI: Site of Special Scientific Interest Table 3.1: Summary of Statutory Nature Conservation Sites

3.3 PROTECTED SPECIES Table 3.1 provides a summary of general protected species records within a 2 km radius of the study area. It should be noted that the absence of records should not be taken as confirmation that a species is absent from the search area. Records of UK and local Biodiversity Action Plan species have also been included within these tables.

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Most No. of Proximity of UK Local NERC Legislation / Species Recent Records Nearest Record BAP? BAP? S.42? Conservation Status Record

Mammals

Badger Meles meles 32 2007 Within 2km N Y N PBA

Brown long-eared 130 m north- 4 2009 Y N Y WCA 5 bat Plecotus auritus east Greater horseshoe bat Rhinolophus 2 2009 400 m north Y Y Y WCA 5 ferrumequinum Otter Lutra lutra 2 2006 1 km north Y Y Y WCA 5

Pipistrelle sp 130 m north- 1 1983 Y Y Y WCA 5 Pipistrellus sp east Polecat Mustela 3 2007 100 m east Y N Y ECH 5, WCA 6 putorius West European 800 m north- hedgehog Erinaceus 16 2004 Y N Y WCA 6 west europaeus Herpetofauna 130 m north- Adder Vipera berus 2 1986 Y N Y WCA 5 east Common frog Rana 130 m north- 22 2004 N N N WCA 5 temporaria east Common lizard 130 m north- 6 2000 Y N Y WCA 5 Zootoca vivipara east Common toad Bufo 130 m north- 16 2004 Y N Y WCA 5 bufo east Grass snake Natrix 130 m north- 7 2004 Y N Y WCA 5 natrix east Palmate newt 130 m north- Lissotriton 14 2004 N N N WCA 5 east helveticus Slow worm Anguis 130 m north- 4 2004 Y N Y WCA 5 fragilis east

Invertebrates Carder bee Bombus (Thoracombus) 1 2002 350 m east Y Y Y RD 2 sylvarum Cinnabar Tyria 130 m north- 4 2001 Y N Y - jacobaeae east Dingy skipper 130 m north- 6 2005 Y N Y - Erynnis tages east Marsh fritillary 1.2 km north- 9 2004 Y Y Y WCA 5 Euphydryas aurinia west Shaded broad-bar Scotopteryx 1 1989 Within 2 km Y N Y - chenopodiata Table 3.2 (continues): Summary of Protected/Notable Species Records Within 2 km Radius of Study Site

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Most No. of Proximity of UK Local NERC Legislation / Species Recent Records Nearest Record BAP? BAP? S.42? Conservation Status Record

Small heath Coenonympha 3 2007 130 m north-east Y N Y - pamphilus Small phoenix Ecliptopera 2 1999 190 m west Y N Y - silaceata Wall brown 7 2000 Within 2 km Y N Y - Lasiommata megera White ermine Spilosoma 1 1978 Within 2 km Y N Y - lubricipeda

Plants

Wavy St. John’s- wort Hypericum 2 2001 1.6 km west N N N RD 2 undulatum

Lower Plants

Pink Meadow Cap Hygrocybe 1 2010 190 m west N Y N - calyptriformis Tufted apple moss philonotis 1 2008 1.3 km south-east N N N RD 2 caespitose Shaw’s Bristle Grass Orthotrichum 1 2006 950 m north-east N N N RD 1 striatum Key: ECH 5: European Habitats Directive – Animal and plant species whose taking in the wild and exploitation may be subject to management measures. PBA: Protection of Badgers Act 1992 RD 1 & 2: Red Data Book Species Listing WCA 5: Wildlife and Countryside Act – Protected animals (other than birds). WCA 6: Animals which may not be killed or taken by certain methods. Table 3.2 (cont): Summary of Protected/Notable Species Records Within 2 km Radius of Study Site

In addition to the species provided in Table 3.2, six records of birds were provided in the desk study: barn owl Tyto alba, common snipe Gallinago gallinago, swallow Hirundo rustica, water rail Rallus aquaticus, woodcock Scolopax rusticola and sparrowhawk Accipiter nisus.

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4. EXTENDED PHASE 1 HABITAT SURVEY

4.1 INTRODUCTION The results of the Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey are presented in Section 4.2. An annotated Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey Drawing (Middlemarch Environmental Ltd Drawing Number C110654-01-01) is attached in Appendix 1. This drawing illustrates the location and extent of all habitat types recorded on site. Any notable features or features too small to map are detailed using target notes.

The survey was carried out on 30th September 2011 by Tim Hextell (Technical Principal Consultant) and Dr Gwen Dean (Ecological Project Officer).Table 4.1 details the weather conditions at the time of the survey.

Parameter Condition Temperature (ºC) 18 Cloud (%) 10 Wind F1 Precipitation Dry Table 4.1: Weather Conditions During Survey Period

4.2 SURVEY CONSTRAINTS The survey was not subject to any constraints. All areas of the site could be fully accessed.

4.3 HABITATS The following habitat types were recorded on site during the field survey:

• Bare ground; • Boundaries; • Buildings; • Grassland; • Running water; • Scrub; • Semi-natural woodland; and, • Standing water

These habitats are described below. They are described alphabetically, not in order of ecological importance.

Bare ground Small areas of bare, compacted ground occurred around the various farm buildings and structures within the central area of the site. A further linear area of bare ground, churned up by vehicle and livestock movements from the farmyard to the western fields, was present along the southern side of the large waterbody located on the northern boundary of the site.

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Boundaries The surveyed area contains numerous field boundaries, the majority of which comprised tall, overgrown hedgerows containing a reasonable diversity of woody species with frequent scattered trees. In addition, wooden post and stock-netting fencing also enclosed grazed improved grassland areas. Hedgerows tended to be dominated by hawthorn Crataegus monogyna with frequent hazel Corylus avellana, blackthorn Prunus spinosa and sallow Salix spp, with holly Ilex aquifolium and ash Fraxinus excelsior also recorded. The hedges also contained both mature and semi-mature trees and low clipped specimens. Bramble Rubus fruticosus agg was a further abundant component of the boundary features. Scattered mature oaks Quercus were also evident within the field boundaries.

Several of the boundary features had developed into dense linear scrub belts.

Additional field boundaries were delineated by post-and-wire fencing. These areas generally comprised little or no vegetation, although there were some areas of locally dominant ivy.

Within the pastoral land the grassland became marshy in areas adjacent to the wet ditches running along the eastern and southern site boundaries. Species within the marshy grassland included frequent soft rush Juncus effusus and silverweed Potentilla reptans, locally frequent meadowsweet Filipendula ulmaria and water-pepper Persicaria hydropiper, and occasional marsh thistle Cirsium palustre and common fleabane Pulicaria dysenterica.

Buildings A selection of buildings and structures were present within the central area of the site. These included a rendered brick farmhouse and a variety of stables and outbuildings constructed from materials including breeze block, wooden panels, corrugated metal and steel panels. The Prouts Park Farm buildings and structures were observed to be in variable condition and may provide opportunities for nesting birds and roosting bats. The buildings and structures are further discussed in Middlemarch Environmental Report RT- MME-110654-02RevA.

Grassland The eastern portion of the site was dominated by improved/semi-improved horse graze pasture grassland composed primarily of grasses including abundant perennial rye-grass Lolium perenne, and frequent meadow grass Poa spp, crested dog’s-tail Cynosurus cristatus, Yorkshire fog Holcus lanatus, timothy Phleum pratense and cock’s foot Dactylis glomerata. Herbaceous species within the fields included locally abundant scentless mayweed Tripleurospermum inodorum, creeping buttercup Ranunculus repens and chickweed Stellaria media, and locally frequent ribwort plantain Plantago lanceolata, daisy Bellis perennis, selfheal Prunella vulgaris, white clover Trifolium repens and great plantain Plantago major. Occasional species within the grassland included red clover Trifolium pratense, black knapweed Centaurea nigra, common mouse-ear Cerastium fontanum, hogweed Heracleum sphondylium, spear thistle Cirsium arvense, scarlet pimpernel Anagallis arvensis, common field speedwell Veronica persica, dandelion Taraxacum officinale and bird’s-foot trefoil Lotus corniculatus.

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Around the various farm buildings were areas of improved grassland some of which were closely mown whilst other areas appeared unmanaged. Species present within these areas included abundant meadow grass Poa spp and perennial rye-grass Lolium perenne, locally abundant silverweed Potentila reptans and frequent ribwort plantain Plantago lanceolata, creeping thistle Cirsium arvense, dove’s-foot crane’s-bill Geranium molle and white clover Trifolium repens.

Land to the west of the main farm buildings, and extending as far westwards as the site boundary, was primarily occupied by a variety of grassland types, all of which were subject to grazing by horses and cattle. The two largest fields nearest the farm buildings and main access track into the farm complex were primarily composed of improved grassland dominated by perennial rye grass Lolium perenne and clovers Trifolium spp with a selection of other common forbs and grasses including daisy Bellis perennis, plantains Plantago spp, crested dog’s tail Cynosurus cristatus, selfheal Prunella vulgaris and patches of creeping thistle Cirsium arvense and docks Rumex spp. Occasional patches of grassland also occurred within these fields that possessed species indicative of wetter conditions with frequent stands of grazed soft rush Juncus effusus.

Further westwards, and also including linear areas along the northern site boundary adjoining a small watercourse, the fields were noticeably wetter comprising grazed rush pasture dominated by soft rush Juncus effusus with frequent Yorkshire fog Holcus lanatus and a selection of attractive forbs indicative of wetter ground conditions including lesser spearwort Ranunculus flammula, meadowsweet Filipendula ulmaria, common fleabane Pulicaria dysenterica, buttercups Ranunculus spp, greater bird’s-foot –trefoil Lotus pedunculatusand occasional stands of iris Iris pseudacorus. Also scattered within these damp fields were patches of bramble Rubus frutocosus agg, sallow Salix spp and gorse Ulex europaeus scrub.

Running water The surveyed site possessed several small watercourses, of which the primary one was located on the northern boundary of the site and drained in a westerly direction. This main channel was up to 1 m in width and generally relatively shallow, although in one or two places deeper pools were evident. The banksides were generally vertical extending up to 1 m above normal water levels and were largely clothed with dense shading scrub and hedgerow vegetation typified by bramble Rubus fruticosus agg, sallow Salix spp, hawthorn Crataegus monogyna and blackthorn Prunus spinosa.

Additional springs were evident on the western side of the site draining the moderate north-facing slopes of the grazed fields in a northerly direction, and frequently associated with boundary features. These channels were generally narrow and steep-sided with a shallow depth of water and adjacent hedgerows/linear scrub. Bankside vegetation frequently comprised clumps of rushes Juncus spp dominated by soft Juncus effusus with a selection of wet-loving plant species present including angelica Angelica sylvestris, lesser spearwort Ranunculus flammula, greater bird’s-foot-trefoil Lotus pedunculatus, ferns Drypoteris spp and sedges Carex spp.

On the south-eastern side of the site were additional small streams and wet ditch, frequently associated with boundary features, with water depths ranging from 0.02 m to 0.1 m. Here the channel substrates comprised

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silt, with very little submerged or emergent vegetation. The banks of the ditches ranged in gradient from 90 degrees to undercut and bank-side vegetation included male fern Dryopteris filix-mas, hard fern Blechnum spicant, ivy, red campion Silene dioica, wood sorrel Oxalis acetosella and herb Robert Geranium robertanium.

Scrub A frequent habitat within the Prouts Park Farm study area, often occurring as broad linear areas associated with field boundary hedgerows which were encroaching outwards into the areas of damp pasture. The dominant woody species tended to be sallow Salix sp, hazel Corylus avellana, hawthorn Crataegus monogyna bramble Rubus fruticosus agg and blackthorn Prunus spinosa. These linear scrub belts were often dense and impenetrable. Additional stands of scrub were found within gaps in the defunct hedgerows, in the woodland and along the banks of the wet ditches running along the south-eastern side of the site. These areas were dominated by bramble Rubus fruticosus agg . Elsewhere within the fields of wet grazed pasture were scattered patches of bramble Rubus fruticosus agg, gorse Ulex europaeus and sallow Salix spp.

Semi-natural woodland Two linear blocks of broad-leaved woodland occurred within the surveyed area.

To the south-eastern side of the site was an area of broadleaved woodland. Trees present included locally abundant goat willow Salix caprea and coppiced hazel Corulus avellana, locally frequent ash Fraxinus excelsior, and occasional sycamore Acer pseudoplatanus and blackthorn Prunus spinosa. The ground-flora here was dominated by leaf litter with locally abundant creeping buttercup Ranunculus repens and herb Robert Geranium robertanium, and locally frequent false wood brome Brachypodium sylvaticum, yellow flag iris Iris pseudacorus, willowherb sp. Epilobium sp, wood avens Geum urbanum. Occasional species included male fern Dryopteris filis-mas, red campion Silene dioica, enchanter’s nightshade Circaea lutetiana, marsh thistle Cirsium palustris and wood sorrel Oxalis acetosa. The trees within the woodland ranged from young to mature. No trees with cracks, crevices, rot holes, woodpecker holes or delaminated bark were noted. Within the woodland were areas of fallen deadwood.

The northern side of the site was delineated by an area of broadleaved woodland. Here trees included abundant ash Fraxinus excelsior with frequent hazel Corylus avellana, hawthorn Crataegus monogyna, holly Ilex aquifolium and blackthorn Prunus spinosa and occasional oak Quercus. Whilst the majority of the trees appeared to be in a good structural and physiological condition, a couple of ash trees with rot holes, splits in the bark and dense ivy cover were noted for their potential to support roosting bats. The ground flora here included locally frequent ground ivy Glechoma hederacea, wood avens Geum urbanum, barren strawberry Potentilla sterilis and herb Robert Geranium robertanium with occasional red campion Silene dioica, sedge sp Carex sp and false wood brome Brachypodium sylvaticum. Areas of this woodland have been subject to recent management with areas cleared, opening up glades and rides. Within the woodland were piles of deadwood and brash piles.

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Standing Water Three areas of standing water were present within the Prouts Park Farm survey area all of which had been created by the landowner over the previous few years.

Located approximately halfway along the northern boundary was a large oval pool, 120 m in length and 20 m in width. The pool margins were extensively vegetated by rushes Juncus spp with iris Iris pseudacorus and stands of sedges Carex spp, which, in places, had been grazed by livestock. Additional aquatic vegetation recorded included large amounts of pondweed Potamegeton spp, water starwort Callitriche sp and water plantain Plantago alisima-aquatica. Around the northern, eastern and western sides of the pool was a narrow strip of grassland which appeared to have been close mown. Beyond the strip of grassland to the north was a band of scrub and reedswamp vegetation bisected by a westward draining watercourse. To the south of the pool the ground was largely devoid of vegetation and was used as a farm access track.

Approximately 200 m west of the large pool was a further smaller waterbody which was reported to have been excavated within the past few months. At the time of the field survey this feature possessed only shallow areas of water with large areas of bare ground around the margins, which had, in places, been trampled by livestock. The banks varied with steep vertical sections and more gentle slopes too, and being primarily vegetated with rushes Juncus spp.

To the south of the westernmost pool, and close to the southern site boundary, was a further small pond. This waterbody was oval in shape and estimated to be 40 m by 20 m, well established although reported to have been created within the last five years. The banksides had a natural appearance with gently shelving slopes, often trampled by livestock, vegetated primarily by rushes Juncus spp but also including occasional lesser spearwort Ranunculus flammula, sedges Carex spp and patches of iris Iris pseudacorus. A small central island was present covered by dense soft rush Juncus effusus with some young sallow Salix sp.

4.4 FAUNA

Birds Twenty-eight bird species were recorded during the site visit. These are listed in Table 4.2. This table also includes details of the conservation status of a particular species.

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COMMON NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME STATUS Blackbird Turdus merula - Blue Tit Cyanistes caeruleus - Carrion Crow Corvus corone - Chaffinch Fringilla coelebs - Chiffchaff Phylloscopus collybita - Common Buzzard Buteo buteo - National BAP Species. Amber Listed Dunnock Prunella modularis Species. Goldcrest Regulus regulus - Goldfinch Carduelis carduelis - Great Spotted Dendrocopus major - Woodpecker Great Tit Parus major - House Sparrow Passer domesticus National BAP Species Red Listed Species Jackdaw Corvus monedula - Jay Garrulus glandarius - Kestrel Falco tinnunculus Amber Listed Species. Kingfisher Alcedo atthis Amber Listed Species. Linnet Carduelis cannabina National BAP Species Red Listed Species Magpie Pica pica - Mallard Anas platyrhynchos Amber Listed Species. Pied Wagtail Motacilla alba yarrelli - Mistle Thrush Turdus viscivorus Amber Listed Species. Raven Corvus corax - Robin Erithacus rubecula - Rook Corvus frugilegus - Swallow Hirundo rustica Amber Listed Species. Wood Pigeon Columba palumbus - Wren Troglodytes troglodytes - Yellowhammer Emberiza citrinella National BAP Species. Red listed Species. Table 4.2: Bird species recorded at Prouts Park Farm, Pembrokeshire September 2011

The survey area supported a range of common farmland bird species and it is presumed that the majority of those species recorded are likely to be breeding on, or adjacent to, the survey area. The most notable species with respect to the proposed turbine erection were considered to be common buzzard, raven and kestrel.

Mammals An active badger Meles meles sett was recorded within the confines of the study area. Rabbits Oryctolagus cuniculus were also noted on site.

The potential for the site to provide roosting locations, foraging areas and commuting corridors for bats is discussed in Middlemarch Environmental Report RT-MME-110654-02RevA.

Invertebrates Speckled wood Pararge aegeria and red admiral Vanessa atalanta were recorded during the site visit, together with common darter Sympetrum dragonfly.

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5. DISCUSSIONS AND CONCLUSIONS

5.1 NATURE CONSERVATION SITES Three UK designated nature conservation sites are located within a 2 km radius of the Prouts Park Farm survey area. Wyndrush Pastures SSSI is situated 190 m west of the western boundary of the surveyed area at its closest point and is designated for its extensive areas of neutral and marshy grassland set amongst broad-leaved woodland and scrub. Due to the nature and scope of works proposed at Prouts Park Farm it is considered unlikely that there will be any adverse direct impacts upon this SSSI. However, due to the relative close proximity of this statutory site it is advised that consultation be undertaken with CCW. A recommendation is made in Section 6.1.

Jeffreystone Pastures SSSI and Pembrokeshire Coast National Park are located 1.2 km and 1 km to the north-west and east respectively and due to the nature and scope of works proposed and the large intervening distance, it is considered highly unlikely that there will be any impacts upon these sites and therefore no further recommendations are made.

5.2 HABITATS The ecological importance of the habitats present on site is assessed against their presence on the UK and Local BAPs and on Section 42 of the NERC Act and their ability to support protected or notable species. Those habitats which meet any of these criteria and are considered likely to be impacted by the proposals are highlighted as notable considerations. This is summarised in Table 5.1 and further discussed in the text below.

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Protected/Notable Is Habitat a Notable Habitat Type UK BAP? Local BAP? NERC Act? Species Potential? Consideration?

Bare ground N N N - No Nesting birds & Boundaries Y* Y* Y* foraging/commuting No bats Foraging habitat for Poor Semi-improved/ N N N mammals including No Improved grassland badgers Nesting birds & Running water Y*** N Y No foraging bats Nesting/roosting Scrub N Y N birds, bats and cover No for mammals Breeding habitat for birds. Potential for Semi-improved neutral Y Y** Y** notable plant, reptile No grassland and amphibian species to occur Nesting/roosting birds, Semi-natural broad- Y Y Y foraging/commuting No leaved woodland & roosting bats, cover for mammals Amphibians and Standing Water Y Y Y Yes nesting birds. * Dependent upon boundary type **Dependent on grassland type ***Broad habitat including Rivers & Streams Table 5.1: Summary of Ecological Importance of Habitats on Site

It is understood that the proposed works will entail the provision of an access track extending to the proposed location of the single turbine. Currently, an existing rough access track composed of bare and compacted ground, leads westwards from the farmhouse at Prouts Park Farm and extends approximately half of the way to the proposed turbine location. In order to facilitate the turbine installation this existing farm track may require upgrading works and a new section of track may need to be installed within the proposed turbine field at the western extent of the study area. Based upon the proposed route it is anticipated that there will be limited loss of existing habitat, and the areas to be impacted will be primarily improved and semi-improved pasture. More ecologically valuable wet grassland/rush pasture will be avoided. It is therefore anticipated that there is likely to be minimal permanent loss of ecologically valuable/sensitive habitat at the Prouts Park Farm site.

The proposed location of the turbine is within an area of poor semi-improved pasture grazed by livestock, although it lies adjacent to areas of wet rush-pasture. It is considered that there may be some potential to impact the rush-pasture detrimentally without the implementation of appropriate protection measures. A recommendation is made in section 6.2.

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5.3 PROTECTED/NOTABLE SPECIES Table 5.2 summarises which of those species noted in the desk study (plus others if relevant) are notable considerations for any development of the survey area. It also states whether these species are targeted by national or local Biodiversity Action Plans (BAPs) or afforded some protection under the NERC Act 2006.

Is Species/Group a Notable Species UK BAP? Local BAP? NERC Act? Consideration?

Amphibians (inc Y* Y* Y* Yes Great crested newt)

Badger N N N Yes

Bat species Y* Y* Y* Yes

Bird species Y* Y* Y* Yes

Invertebrates Y* Y* Y* No Plants & Lower Y* Y* Y* No Plants Polecat Y N Y No

Reptiles Y N Y Yes West European Y N Y No Hedgehog Key: * = Species dependent. Table 5.2: Summary of Ecological Importance of Species on Site

The desk study highlighted multiple common amphibian records (common frog, common toad and palmate newt) from within the 2 km search radius but no records of great crested newts were disclosed (it is understood that great crested newt is a very rare species within the county of Pembrokeshire). The majority of habitat within the survey area is considered suitable to support amphibians in their terrestrial phase with three waterbodies present deemed to offer good breeding habitat. It is considered that the use of the existing farm access track, with some upgrading works, and the current proposed location of the turbine is likely to have minor potential impacts upon amphibians if undertaken to ecological best practice. A precautionary recommendation is made in Section 6.3.

The desk study identified large numbers of records of badger within the 2 km search radius. The field survey identified the presence of an active badger sett within the study area, located in excess of 400 m from the proposed turbine location and 100 m from the proposed access track. It is considered that the proposed erection and operation of a single turbine at its proposed location within an area of semi-improved grassland at the western extent of the site will not adversely impact this species if appropriate measures are implemented during construction activities. A recommendation is made in Section 6.3.

The desk study identified a large number of bats records within the survey area including a record of a greater horseshoe roost within 400 m of the Prouts Park Farm location. The habitats and features identified

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within the study area are considered to offer high potential for use by a range of bat species for foraging, commuting and roosting purposes. It is therefore considered this species group is a notable consideration with respect to the proposed installation of a single turbine. It is noted, however, that turbine location is within an area of poor semi-improved grassland grazed by livestock and in excess of 50 m from all surrounding boundary features. Therefore, and in accordance with Technical Information Note TIN059 (Natural England, 2009), the risk posed by the proposed turbine is considered to be limited. Bat issues are discussed more fully in Middlemarch Environmental Report RT-MME-110654-02RevB.

The desk study reported several bird species including barn owl, common snipe, water rail and sparrowhawk. The field survey noted a good variety of species including some which are considered to be target species for wind turbine projects including common buzzard and kestrel. Target groups are those species identified as being of particular risk to wind power projects, such as slow-flying or flock forming species. These are considered to be a notable consideration as they are likely to nest within a variety of habitats within the study area. Any works within these areas e.g. removal of vegetation to enable upgrading works to the access track or facilitate access through existing gateways, may result in disturbance to breeding birds. In addition, some of the larger and less manoeuvrable species, considered to be target species in relation to turbine erection and windfarm developments e.g. raptors, wildfowl and wading birds, could potentially be impacted by the erection of wind turbines. Impacts to birds may be through direct disturbance or displacement both during and post construction. A recommendation for further assessment is made in Section 6.3.

The desk study highlighted the presence of four species of reptile within 130 m of the eastern boundary of the Prouts Park Farm survey area. Habitats on site are considered to be suitable for reptiles. The proposed works include the installation of a single turbine at the western end of the Prouts Park Farm site within an existing area of poor semi-improved grassland and associated access track extending eastwards from the turbine location to the farmhouse and minor road to the north-west of the building. Initial proposals are to utilise an existing farm access track which will require some upgrading works and the installation of a new section of track within the poor semi-improved grassland field to the turbine location. It is therefore anticipated that there may be minor potential for adverse impacts to reptiles if present and these can be limited by implementation of appropriate safeguarding measures. A precautionary recommendation regarding reptiles is provided in Section 6.3.

The desk study highlighted several lower plant and fungi species within the 2 km search radius. None of these records were within the survey footprint of the Prouts Park Farm site. The current field survey did not comprise a detailed investigation for lower plant species. However, given the scope of site proposals it is considered that there is likely to be minimal impact to lower plant species as the works will be confined to existing farm access tracks and areas of semi-improved grassland. A precautionary recommendation regarding reptiles is provided in Section 6.3.

The desk study also identified records of small mammals including polecat, weasel and west European hedgehog within the 2 km search area. Potentially suitable habitat for small mammals occurs within the surveyed area, although it is considered that the proposed installation of the turbine, together with usage of

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the existing farm access track, is unlikely to negatively impact these species to any great extent and they are not therefore considered to be a notable consideration.

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6. RECOMMENDATIONS

6.1 NATURE CONSERVATION SITES Three statutory nature conservation sites were identified within a 2 km radius of the proposed works area. Two of these sites were in excess of 1 km from the surveyed area boundaries and are not considered to be at risk from the proposed site works. However, one statutory site, Wyndrush Pastures Site of Special Scientific Interest, is located 190 m to the west. Although no direct impacts to this statutory site are perceived it is recommended that consultation be undertaken with the Countryside Council for Wales.

No non-statutory sites were noted within the 2 km search radius of the site and therefore no recommendations are necessary.

6.2 HABITATS The proposed works are understood to incorporate the existing farm access track that runs due west from Prouts Park Farm farmhouse and adjacent buildings with potentially some upgrading and installation of a new section track at its western/south-western extent. Therefore with the current available information the following recommendations are made regarding the habitats that are likely to be impacted on site:

• Turbine Location: The current proposed location of the single turbine is within an area considered to be of negligible ecological importance. However, it does adjoin areas of damp rush-pasture and measures should be implemented to prevent ingress and adverse impacts to these areas e.g. installation of temporary fencing to prevent vehicle movements, storage of equipment, etc within this ecologically notable habitat.

• Habitat Loss: Any impacted areas adjacent to the access routes/turbine location should be appropriately re-instated.

• Habitat Protection: In order to prevent run-off into any small watercourses/ditches or waterbodies in close proximity to the proposed access track measures should be employed to prevent materials being washed into these features during upgrading of the existing access track or installation of any new surfaced routes. Measures should also be employed to minimise any impacts created through the passage of vehicles associated with access track and turbine installation. Any implemented measures should be in accordance with Environment Agency pollution prevention guidelines.

• Trees/hedgerows: Any trees/hedgerows on site, or overhanging the site, which are not to be removed as a part of any proposed works, and which are located in proximity to works areas, should be protected in accordance with British Standard "Trees in relation to construction - Recommendations" BS5837:2005. Protection should be installed on site prior to the commencement of any works on site.

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6.3 PROTECTED / NOTABLE SPECIES The following recommendations are made regarding protected species that are potentially present on site:

• Amphibians: No adverse impacts on any amphibian species are perceived based upon the recommended location of the proposed turbine and access route. If, however, the scope of the proposed access route changes it may pose a risk to amphibian species (although this risk is perceived to be minimal), and a method statement may be required to control works.

• Badgers: Due to the presence of badgers within the Prouts Park Farm study area it is recommended that any ground works do not occur within 30 m of any badger setts and that any deep excavations are suitably fitted to provide a means of escape should they, or indeed any other mammals, become trapped within.

• Bats: An initial bat survey and single nocturnal bat survey has been undertaken within the survey area to date and are reported in Middlemarch Environmental Report RT-MME-110654-02RevA together with appropriate recommendations.

• Birds: It is recommended that a desk-based study be combined with field results obtained during the Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey to determine the risks posed by the construction and operation of the proposed turbine with respect to identified target species. The results of this assessment should be discussed with the Countryside Council for Wales to identify the scope of any further works or mitigation measures that may be required, if any.

• Nesting Birds: Any vegetation removal should be timed to occur outside of the nesting bird season. This is weather dependent, but generally extends from March to September inclusive. If vegetation removal is necessary in this period, all vegetation should first be checked by an experienced ecologist.

• Reptiles: It is recommended that a method statement be produced and adhered to during the course of site-based activities to protect any reptiles that may be present within the area of proposed activities. Any ground works should be undertaken between March and October when reptiles are active and less likely to be adversely impacted.

• Lower Plants: Due to the presence of notable lower plant species within the 2 km desk study search radius it is recommended that S Bosanquet (Pembrokeshire Bryophyte Recorder) at the Countryside Council for Wales should be consulted with respect to the potential presence of this species group at the Prouts Park Farm site.

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REFERENCES AND BIBLIOGRAPHY

IEA. (1995). Guidelines for Baseline Ecological Assessment, Institute of Environmental Assessment. E&FN Spon, An Imprint of Chapman and Hall. London.

JNCC, (1993). Handbook for Phase 1 Habitat Survey: A technique for environmental audit (reprint). Joint Nature Conservation Committee, Peterborough.

Middlemarch Environmental Ltd. (2012). ‘Prouts Park Farm – Bat Survey’. Report RT-MME-110654-02RevB. March 2012 for Seren Energy. Middlemarch Environmental Ltd, Coventry.

Natural England (2009). Bats and Single Large Wind Turbines: Joint Agencies Interim Guidance. Natural England Technical Information Note TIN059. Natural England, Peterborough.

Pembrokeshire LBAP.

UK Biodiversity Partnership. (no date). ‘UK Biodiversity Action Plan’. Available: http://www.ukbap.org.uk

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APPENDICES

APPENDIX 1: Extended Phase I Habitat Survey Drawing Middlemarch Environmental Ltd Drawing Number C110654-01-01

APPENDIX 2: Desk Study Data

APPENDIX 3: Overview of Relevant Legislation

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APPENDIX 1 Extended Phase I Habitat Survey Drawing Middlemarch Environmental Ltd Drawing Number C110654-01-01

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Target Notes for Prouts Park Farm

1. Small overgrazed horse paddock enclosed by wooden post and rail fencing with wooden post and stock-netting too. Very well grazed in places and noticeably damp with patches of iris and some sallow invasion.

2. Large oval shaped pool with margins extensively vegetated by rushes with iris and stands of sedges , which, in places, had been grazed by livestock. Additional aquatic vegetation recorded included large amounts of pondweed, water starwort and water plantain. Fish reported to be present. Kingfisher noted on this pool.

3. A small watercourse along the northern boundary of the site and draining in a westerly direction. This channel was up to 1 m in width and generally relatively shallow, although in one or two places deeper pools were evident. The banksides were generally vertical extending up to 1 m above normal water levels and were largely clothed with dense shading scrub and hedgerow vegetation typified by bramble, sallow, hawthorn and blackthorn.

4. Adjacent to the northern boundary feature was a shallow hollow largely vegetated by soft rush with a selection of other species present indicative of damp conditions including meadowsweet, lesser spearwort, angelica, greater bird’s-foot-trefoil and common flebane.

5. Mature, overgrown hedgerow forming dense belt of linear scrub and containing a variety of woody species including abundant bramble, hawthorn, hazel, sallow and gorse. Small northwards draining watercourse in base of hedgerow. Adjacent to hedgerow on eastern side was a broad strip of waterlogged ground vegetated largely by rushes but with greater bird’s-foot-trefoil, iris, meadowsweet and marsh thistle with some sallow also present. Valuable linear strip of habitat and wildlife corridor.

6. A small, recently excavated pond, which at the time of the field survey possessed only shallow areas of water with large areas of bare ground around the margins, which had, in places, been trampled by livestock. The banks varied with steep vertical sections and more gentle slopes too, and being primarily vegetated with rushes.

7. Mature boundary hedgerow/linear scrub with blackthorn dominating and lesser amounts of hawthorn, bramble and hazel. Several scattered semi-mature/mature ash trees here also. Small west-draining watercourse adjacent to hedgerow base with steep vertical banks vegetated by foxglove, marsh thistle, bramble, polypody and wood false brome. Some brooklime and within channel.

8. Mature, dense and continuous species-mixed boundary hedgerow – presence of a bull within this field was a constraint to detailed survey of this feature.

9. The northern half of this field, towards the bottom of a north-facing slope, comprised livestock grazed and generally species-poor pasture with perennial rye grass tending to dominate with abundant buttercups and yarrow.

10. The southern/upper slope of the field was at this point dominated by rushes. Presence of a bull within this area prevented detailed investigation of this area.

11. Section of mature, overgrown hedgerow effectively forming a belt of linear scrub. Hawthorn, blackthorn and sallow were the dominant species to 6 m in height and with some ash also noted.

12. Small triangular field dominated by soft rush with abundant buttercups, lesser spearwort, common fleabane, marsh thistle, greater bird’s-foot-trefoil and knapweed. Area enclosed by dense linear scrub/hedgerows largely consisting of sallow, hawthorn and blackthorn.

13. Mature hedgerow dominated by hawthorn and blackthorn.

14. Overgrown hedgerow forming area of linear scrub and consisting of abundant hazel with sallow, holly and blackthorn. Small watercourse on eastern side of hedgerow draining in a northerly direction,

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Steep banks on both sides vegetated by rushes, great willowherb, a selection of ferns including hard fern, some bracken, patches of iris and hairy brome.

15. Badger latrine adjacent to wooden post and stock-netting fence.

16. Small wet ditch feature draining in a northerly direction with a selection of wetland plant species within, and adjacent to, the channel including rushes, water mint, meadowsweet, sedges and marsh ragwort.

17. Horse grazed pasture on a moderate north-facing slope. Noticeably damp with soft rush tending to dominate but a selection of other wetland species present including lesser spearwort, meadowsweet, common fleabane and marsh ragwort. Scattered patches of bracken, bramble and gorse within field too.

18. Small pond with adjacent stands of bramble, gorse and sallow scrub. Pond appears to be well established with some livestock trampling around margins in places. A selection of aquatic vegetation noted with abundant pondweed and marginal areas of sedges, rushes, sweet grass and a small amount of reedmace.

19. Mature boundary hedgerow often forming linear scrub in places and consisting of sallow, blackthorn, holly, hazel and bramble. Hedge base often grazed out by livestock.

20. Mature boundary hedge feature with wooden post and stock-netting. Abundant bramble present with hawthorn, hazel, sallow and some gorse. A small wet channel present in hedge bottom. Marginal vegetation present in places and extending outwards into field to form marshy strip dominated by rushes but with meadowsweet, marsh thistle and iris present.

21. Large field on a north-facing slope comprising improved horse grazed pasture.

22. Abundant rushes and iris occupying corner of field.

23. Badger sett within area of grazed pasture.

24. Large damp patch dominated by soft rush with fleabane and marsh thistle.

25. Wet channel with adjacent hedge/linear scrub, the latter often in poor condition. Sallow and rushes tend to be the dominant species and often form an area up to 20 m wide adjacent to channel area. Wooden post and stock-netting fence on either side of channel and linear damp area. Sinuous channel present with a variety of floral species present including woody species such as sallow, ash, bramble and hazel together with aquatics comprising brooklime, angelica, water pepper, water mint and rushes. Attractive and valuable wildlife corridor feature.

26. Mature boundary hedgerow comprising hazel, sallow, hawthorn, young oak and blackthorn. Basal area has been grazed extensively in places. On the southern side of this boundary feature was a broad margin dominated by rushes with iris too.

27. Broad wet channel feature dominated by soft rush with lesser spearwort, fleabane, toad rush, water mint and marsh ragwort present up to 3 m in width and with improved grazed horse pasture on either side.

28. Blackthorn encroaching outwards from hedgerow into field

29. Broad margin along field edge of damp grassland with scattered sallows. Abundant soft rush with marsh thistle, sedges, lesser spearwort, meadowsweet and some devil’s bit scabious.

30. Series of improved horse grazed paddocks enclosed by wooden post and ‘horse tape’.

31. Mixed field hedgerow/linear scrub with small north-westerly draining watercourse to the west of stables/farm outbuildings. Frequent bramble and sallow with patches of grazed Juncus along channel feature.

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32. Boundary hedgerow encroaching outwards into adjacent areas and forming linear scrub comprising abundant bramble and blackthorn with hazel, hawthorn, holly and some scattered semi-mature ashes. Shallow depth of water along channel bottom with steep vertical sides in places vegetated with ferns including hart’s-tongue.

33. Series of farm buildings scattered on either side of main access track. Surrounding the buildings are areas of bare often compacted ground with colonising ephemeral vegetation, stands of tall ruderals and stored farm equipment.

34. Amenity grassland areas around farmhouse and children’s play equipment.

35. Brash piles.

36. Improved horse grazed pasture enclosed by wooden post and stock-netting/wire fencing.

37. Linear block of broad-leaved woodland bisected by access track. Canopy dominated by ash with occasional oak and an understorey of hazel, hawthorn, blackthorn and holly. Field layer largely composed of nettle and bramble with mixed ferns, wood avens, herb robert and ground ivy.

38. Area of recent clear fell within eastern section of broad-leaved woodland with large amounts of bramble.

39. Series of improved grassland fields grazed by horses and enclosed by mixed boundaries comprising wooden post and fencing with defunct hedgerows and lines of broad-leaved trees.

40. Improved horse grazed pasture enclosed by defunct hedgerows.

41. Improved horse grazed pasture enclosed by wooden post and wire fences.

42. Area of broad-leaved woodland largely comprising semi-mature/mature ash with occasional sycamore and including some areas of hazel coppice. Towards the western end of the block of woodland the ground was noticeably damp with frequent sallow. Abundant fallen deadwood recorded in this area too. Field layer included wood sorrel and enchanter’s nightshade.

43. Southwards draining small watercourse with an average depth of 0.1 m. Steep vertical banks vegetated by mixed ferns with red campion, frequent ivy and occasional wood sorrel.

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APPENDIX 2 Desk Study Data

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Report produced for Middlemarch Environmental Ltd on 21 September 2011 by West Wales Biodiversity Information Centre.

This is a data search for statutory and non- statutory sites occurring within the search area around East Williamston (Site reference 110654).

The following sites are located within the search area: JEFFREYSTON PASTURES Jeffreyston Pastures SSSI Wyndrush Pastures SSSI Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

Pembrokeshire Coast Legend Search area

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WYNDRUSH PASTURES WYNDRUSH PASTURES Biosphere Reserve Local Nature Reserve Marine Nature Reserve National Nature Reserve National Park Ramsar Site Site of Interest for Nature Conservation Site of Special Scientific Interest Special Area of Conservation Special Protection Area Wildlife Trust Reserve

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0 337.5 675 1,350 2,025 2,700 Crown copyright. All rights reserved. Countryside Meters ² Council for Wales, 100018813 (2011) West Wales Biodiversity Information Centre ^_! ^_ ^_^_ ! ^_ Report produced for Middlemarch Environmental SN122072 SN122072 Ltd on 21 September 2011 by West Wales ! Biodiversity Information Centre. ^_^_ ! SN105066 SN105066 ^_ ^_ SN121068 This is a data search for protected and priority SN0706 SN0806 SN08890651 SN1206 SN104064 ^_ ^_ species, other species of conservation concern ^_ ^_ ^_ SN123066 ^_! and locally important species occurring within the SN102062 ^_ search area around East Williamston (Site SN1206 SN1206 SN082061 ^_! SN120061 reference 110654). ^_ ^_ SN101060 SN107060 ^_ ^_^_ SN089059 SN089059 ^_ ^_ Species records are held on our database for ^_ ^_ SN124061 within the search area. Please see the species SN077057 SN097057 list for more detail. ! ^_ SN099058 ^_ ^_ SN112055 SN0705 SN0805 SN0805 SN1205 SN1205 SN089057 SN105054 SN120054 ^_ ^_ ^_ ! ^_ ^_! SN095055 SN095055 ^_ SN0705 SN0805 SN107052 ! SN0705 SN0805 ! ^_ SN120053 ^_ SN097049 SN127049 Legend SN091048 ^_ ! ^_ ^_ Search area SN106046 SN107046 SN117046 SN116046 SN128048 SN0704 SN0704 SN0904 SN0904 SN1004 ^_!! ^_^_ Species Records SN086044 ! ! ^_ ! SN077044 ^_ ^_ ^_ SN106046 Designation SN0904 SN0904 SN1004 _ SN092041 ^ ^_ 1 - Protected and priority species ^_ SN108043 SN108043 SN11340406 SN12780407 SN080040 SN082042 ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ! 2 - Other species of conservation concern SN085038 SN090038 SN092038 ! ^_ ! ! SN12780407 3 - Locally important species SN076036 SN080039 ^_ ^_! !^_ SN0703 ^_ SN0803 ! SN0903 SN1203 SN1203 ^_ ^_ SN089035 ^_ SN113033 ^_ ! SN1203 SN1203 SN085030 SN098030 SN098030

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Data search species records for Middlemarch Environmental Ltd: Site reference 110654 (East Williamston) Our data search returned the following species records, sorted according to designation: (abbreviations for Lists are explained at the end of the report) Designation 1 = International and Nationally Protected Species 2 = Species of Conservation Concern (Red Lists) 3 = Local Priority Species 4 = Other Species Scientific names given in bold denote records that are classed as sensitive by the Countryside Council for Wales

Designation: 1 Internationally and Nationally Protected & Priority Species

GridRef. Scientific Name Common Name Type Observers Date Abundance Comments Location Survey Verification List Level SN0704 Lasiommata megera Wall field Matt Sutton 12/08/1999 Quantity recorded as 2-9. Harrolds 1km sq Lepidoptera Considered Correct S42, UKBAP record Pembrokeshire 2008

SN0704 Erynnis tages Dingy Skipper field Matt Sutton 03/06/1999 Quantity recorded as 2-9. Harrolds 1km sq Lepidoptera Considered Correct S42, UKBAP record Pembrokeshire 2008

SN076036 Erinaceus europaeus West European dead on Jonathon Copp 08/06/1996 Mammals Unconfirmed S42, UKBAP, Bern Hedgehog road Pembrokeshire

SN080039 Erinaceus europaeus West European dead on Audrey Harrison 22/04/1988 Mammals Unconfirmed S42, UKBAP, Bern Hedgehog road Pembrokeshire

SN080040 Mustela putorius Polecat dead on Richard Ellis 08/10/2007 SN0804 Redberth 1km sq Mammals Unconfirmed S42, UKBAP, Bern road Pembrokeshire

SN080040 Mustela putorius Polecat dead on Richard Ellis 08/10/2007 A477 west of Redberth Mammals Unconfirmed S42, UKBAP, Bern road Pembrokeshire

1 report prepared for Middlemarch Environmental Ltd on 21/09/2011 SN0803 Coenonympha pamphilus Small Heath field Matt Sutton 15/06/1999 Quantity recorded as 2-9. Redberth Common 1km Lepidoptera Considered Correct S42, UKBAP record sq Pembrokeshire 2008

SN0805 Zootoca vivipara Common Lizard field Annie Haycock 01/06/2000 SN0805 Barnwall 1km sq Herptile records, Correct WCA5, S42, UKBAP, record Pembrokeshire Bern

SN0805 Lasiommata megera Wall field Annie Haycock 01/06/2000 Redberth Lepidoptera Considered Correct S42, UKBAP record Pembrokeshire 2008

SN0805 Euphydryas aurinia Marsh Fritillary field Matt Sutton 16/05/2004 Results of 60 minute times Jeffreyston Pastures SSSI Lepidoptera Considered Correct HDir, WCA5, S42, record search Pembrokeshire UKBAP, LBAP 2008 [CA,CE,PE]

SN0805 Euphydryas aurinia Marsh Fritillary field Stephen Evans 01/01/1993 1 web Jeffreyston Pastures SSSI Lepidoptera Considered Correct HDir, WCA5, S42, record Pembrokeshire UKBAP, LBAP 2008 [CA,CE,PE]

SN0805 Euphydryas aurinia Marsh Fritillary field Matt Sutton 26/05/2004 Jeffreyston Pastures SSSI Lepidoptera Considered Correct HDir, WCA5, S42, record Pembrokeshire UKBAP, LBAP 2008 [CA,CE,PE]

SN0805 Euphydryas aurinia Marsh Fritillary field Matt Sutton 01/09/1997 Jeffreyston Pastures SSSI Lepidoptera Considered Correct HDir, WCA5, S42, record Pembrokeshire UKBAP, LBAP 2008 [CA,CE,PE]

SN0805 Euphydryas aurinia Marsh Fritillary field Annie Haycock 18/06/1996 Jeffreyston Pastures SSSI Lepidoptera Considered Correct HDir, WCA5, S42, record Pembrokeshire UKBAP, LBAP 2008 [CA,CE,PE]

SN0805 Erynnis tages Dingy Skipper field Matt Sutton 26/05/2004 Jeffreyston Pastures SSSI Lepidoptera Considered Correct S42, UKBAP record Pembrokeshire 2008

SN0805 Scotopteryx chenopodiata Shaded Broad-bar field Ronald Elliott 02/08/1989 Abundant Redberth Lepidoptera Correct S42, UKBAP record Pembrokeshire 2008

SN082042 Plecotus auritus Brown Long-eared Bat field Anon at Batsites 24/03/1987 Source:Batsites, via a Redberth - Harcourt Bat roosts Considered Correct EPS, HDir, WCA5, S42, record roundabout route of a House database, UKBAP, Bonn, Bern compilation in the 1990s, mostly Pembrokeshire from CCW files

2 report prepared for Middlemarch Environmental Ltd on 21/09/2011 SN084061 Plecotus auritus Brown Long-eared Bat field Anon at Batsites 08/10/1989 Source:Batsites, via a Jeffreyston -Rectory Bat roosts Considered Correct EPS, HDir, WCA5, S42, record roundabout route of a database, UKBAP, Bonn, Bern compilation in the 1990s, mostly Pembrokeshire from CCW files SN085030 Meles meles Eurasian Badger dead on Mike Higgins 01/01/1986 Mammals Unconfirmed BA, Bern, LBAP[PE] road Pembrokeshire

SN085038 Tyto alba Barn Owl field Vicky Swann 08/03/2009 Jordanston Mountain local records - Unconfirmed WCA1.1, WCA9, Bern, record WWBIC personnel CITES, RD2, WBAm [RSPB], UKBAm[RSPB]

SN086044 Zootoca vivipara Common Lizard Reference Unknown 01/01/1990 Herptile records, Considered Correct WCA5, S42, UKBAP, Pembrokeshire Bern

SN089057 Bufo bufo Common Toad field Stephen Evans 19/08/1993 Herptile records, Considered Correct WCA5, S42, UKBAP, record Pembrokeshire Bern

SN089057 Zootoca vivipara Common Lizard field Stephen Evans 19/08/1993 Herptile records, Considered Correct WCA5, S42, UKBAP, record Pembrokeshire Bern

SN089059 Lasiommata megera Wall field Annie Haycock 17/08/1998 Jeffreyston Lepidoptera Considered Correct S42, UKBAP record Pembrokeshire 2008

SN089059 Lasiommata megera Wall field Annie Haycock 18/06/1996 Jeffreyston Lepidoptera Considered Correct S42, UKBAP record Pembrokeshire 2008

SN089059 Lasiommata megera Wall field Annie Haycock 17/08/1998 Jeffreyston Lepidoptera Considered Correct S42, UKBAP record Pembrokeshire 2008

SN089059 Euphydryas aurinia Marsh Fritillary field Annie Haycock 18/06/1996 Jeffreyston Lepidoptera Considered Correct HDir, WCA5, S42, record Pembrokeshire UKBAP, LBAP 2008 [CA,CE,PE]

SN089059 Euphydryas aurinia Marsh Fritillary field Stephen Evans 19/08/1993 Jeffreyston Lepidoptera Considered Correct HDir, WCA5, S42, record Pembrokeshire UKBAP, LBAP 2008 [CA,CE,PE]

3 report prepared for Middlemarch Environmental Ltd on 21/09/2011 SN089059 Euphydryas aurinia Marsh Fritillary field Andrea McConnell 03/10/1997 Jeffreyston Lepidoptera Considered Correct HDir, WCA5, S42, record Pembrokeshire UKBAP, LBAP 2008 [CA,CE,PE]

SN089059 Euphydryas aurinia Marsh Fritillary field Stephen Evans 01/08/1993 Jeffreyston Lepidoptera Considered Correct HDir, WCA5, S42, record Pembrokeshire UKBAP, LBAP 2008 [CA,CE,PE]

SN089059 Erynnis tages Dingy Skipper field Annie Haycock 18/06/1996 Jeffreyston Lepidoptera Considered Correct S42, UKBAP record Pembrokeshire 2008

SN089059 Tyria jacobaeae Cinnabar field Sam Bosanquet 30/05/2000 Jeffreyston Lepidoptera Considered Correct S42, UKBAP record Pembrokeshire 2008

SN090022 Lasiommata megera Wall field Ronald Elliott 29/05/1978 St Florence Lepidoptera Correct S42, UKBAP record Pembrokeshire 2008

SN090022 Spilosoma lubricipeda White Ermine field Ronald Elliott 30/05/1978 St Florence Lepidoptera Correct S42, UKBAP record Pembrokeshire 2008

SN090038 Bombus (Thoracombus) Bombus (Thoracombus) None Annie Poole 03/09/2002 Carder Bees Unassessed S42, UKBAP, RD2, sylvarum sylvarum Pembrokeshire LBAP[CE,PE]

SN0903 Lasiommata megera Wall field Matt Sutton 07/08/1999 Quantity recorded as 2-9. Minerton Mountain 1km sq Lepidoptera Considered Correct S42, UKBAP record Pembrokeshire 2008

SN0904 Bufo bufo Common Toad field Elizabeth Herlihy 01/01/1990 SN0904 East Williamston Herptile records, Considered Correct WCA5, S42, UKBAP, record 1km sq Pembrokeshire Bern

SN0904 Meles meles Eurasian Badger field Elizabeth Herlihy 01/01/1990 SN0904 East Williamston Mammals Unconfirmed BA, Bern, LBAP[PE] record 1km sq Pembrokeshire

SN0904 Natrix natrix Grass Snake field Elizabeth Herlihy 01/01/1990 SN0904 East Williamston Herptile records, Considered Correct WCA5, S42, UKBAP, record 1km sq Pembrokeshire Bern

4 report prepared for Middlemarch Environmental Ltd on 21/09/2011 SN0904 Rana temporaria Common Frog field Elizabeth Herlihy 01/01/1990 SN0904 East Williamston Herptile records, Considered Correct WCA5, Bern record 1km sq Pembrokeshire

SN0904 Erinaceus europaeus West European field Elizabeth Herlihy 01/01/1990 SN0904 East Williamston Mammals Unconfirmed S42, UKBAP, Bern Hedgehog record 1km sq Pembrokeshire

SN0904 Zootoca vivipara Common Lizard field Elizabeth Herlihy 01/01/1990 SN0904 East Williamston Herptile records, Considered Correct WCA5, S42, UKBAP, record 1km sq Pembrokeshire Bern

SN0904 Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt field Elizabeth Herlihy 01/01/1990 SN0904 East Williamston Herptile records, Considered Correct WCA5, Bern record 1km sq Pembrokeshire

SN091037 Erynnis tages Dingy Skipper field Matt Sutton 26/05/2005 Wyndrush Pastures Lepidoptera Considered Correct S42, UKBAP record Pembrokeshire 2008

SN091048 Meles meles Eurasian Badger dead on Jonathon Copp 24/09/1994 Mammals Unconfirmed BA, Bern, LBAP[PE] road Pembrokeshire

SN092041 Ecliptopera silaceata Small Phoenix trapped at Matt Sutton 07/08/1999 Wyndrush Pastures Lepidoptera Considered Correct S42, UKBAP actinic Pembrokeshire light 2008

SN092041 Ecliptopera silaceata Small Phoenix trapped at Matt Sutton 07/08/1999 Wyndrush Pastures Lepidoptera Considered Correct S42, UKBAP actinic Pembrokeshire light 2008

SN095055 Meles meles Eurasian Badger dead on Audrey Harrison 07/07/1985 Mammals Unconfirmed BA, Bern, LBAP[PE] road Pembrokeshire

SN095055 Meles meles Eurasian Badger field Jonathon Copp 13/05/1997 Mammals Unconfirmed BA, Bern, LBAP[PE] record Pembrokeshire

SN095055 Lutra lutra European Otter dead on Stewart Ryan 07/11/2006 SN0905 Broadmoor 1km Mammals Unconfirmed EPS, HDir, WCA5, S42, road sq Pembrokeshire UKBAP, Bern, CITES, LBAP[CA,CE,PE]

5 report prepared for Middlemarch Environmental Ltd on 21/09/2011 SN095055 Erinaceus europaeus West European dead on Peter Sutcliffe 01/01/1992 Mammals Unconfirmed S42, UKBAP, Bern Hedgehog road Pembrokeshire

SN097049 Rhinolophus ferrumequinum Greater Horseshoe Bat field Andrea McConnell 20/07/1994 Source:CCW East Williamston - Bat roosts Considered Correct EPS, HDir, WCA5, S42, record Meadowbank database, UKBAP, Bonn, Bern, Pembrokeshire LBAP[CA,CE,PE]

SN097057 Meles meles Eurasian Badger dead on Jonathon Copp 27/11/1997 Mammals Unconfirmed BA, Bern, LBAP[PE] road Pembrokeshire

SN098030 Vipera berus Adder field Rosemary Regelous 12/08/1986 Herptile records, Considered Correct WCA5, S42, UKBAP, record Pembrokeshire Bern

SN098030 Anguis fragilis Slow-worm field Rosemary Regelous 12/08/1986 Herptile records, Considered Correct WCA5, S42, UKBAP, record Pembrokeshire Bern

SN099058 Erinaceus europaeus West European dead on Jonathon Copp 08/09/1996 Mammals Unconfirmed S42, UKBAP, Bern Hedgehog road Pembrokeshire

SN099059 Plecotus auritus Brown Long-eared Bat field Unknown at CCW 07/10/2009 Source: CCW, directly from the Broadmoor - Bali Hi Bat roosts Considered Correct EPS, HDir, WCA5, S42, record CCW files, and includes data database, UKBAP, Bonn, Bern that is more detailed than in the Pembrokeshire batsites file SN1004 Bufo bufo Common Toad field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/1992 Herptile records, Considered Correct WCA5, S42, UKBAP, record Pembrokeshire Bern

SN1004 Meles meles Eurasian Badger field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/1992 Mammals Unconfirmed BA, Bern, LBAP[PE] record Pembrokeshire

SN1004 Rana temporaria Common Frog field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/1992 Herptile records, Considered Correct WCA5, Bern record Pembrokeshire

SN1004 Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/1992 Herptile records, Considered Correct WCA5, Bern record Pembrokeshire

6 report prepared for Middlemarch Environmental Ltd on 21/09/2011 SN101060 Erinaceus europaeus West European dead on Audrey Harrison 27/05/1985 Mammals Unconfirmed S42, UKBAP, Bern Hedgehog road Pembrokeshire

SN102062 Erinaceus europaeus West European dead on Audrey Harrison 07/06/1982 Mammals Unconfirmed S42, UKBAP, Bern Hedgehog road Pembrokeshire

SN104064 Meles meles Eurasian Badger dead on Ray Wilkinson 23/06/2007 A477 SN104064 Mammals Unconfirmed BA, Bern, LBAP[PE] road Pembrokeshire

SN104064 Meles meles Eurasian Badger dead on Ray Wilkinson 23/06/2007 SN1006 Broadmoor Farm Mammals Unconfirmed BA, Bern, LBAP[PE] road 1km sq Pembrokeshire

SN105066 Meles meles Eurasian Badger dead on David Pratt 18/04/1983 Mammals Unconfirmed BA, Bern, LBAP[PE] road Pembrokeshire

SN105066 Meles meles Eurasian Badger dead on David Pratt 11/04/1984 Mammals Unconfirmed BA, Bern, LBAP[PE] road Pembrokeshire

SN106046 Bufo bufo Common Toad field Regelous at 01/01/2004 Data from WTSWW garden WTSWW Garden Considered Correct WCA5, S42, UKBAP, record WTSWW Ga Survey survey Survey Bern

SN106046 Bufo bufo Common Toad field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/2000 Kite Hill Farm Herptile records, Considered Correct WCA5, S42, UKBAP, record Pembrokeshire Bern

SN106046 Bufo bufo Common Toad field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/2001 Kite Hill Farm Herptile records, Considered Correct WCA5, S42, UKBAP, record Pembrokeshire Bern

SN106046 Bufo bufo Common Toad field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/1993 Herptile records, Considered Correct WCA5, S42, UKBAP, record Pembrokeshire Bern

SN106046 Bufo bufo Common Toad field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/1995 Herptile records, Considered Correct WCA5, S42, UKBAP, record Pembrokeshire Bern

7 report prepared for Middlemarch Environmental Ltd on 21/09/2011 SN106046 Bufo bufo Common Toad field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/1999 SN1004 Kittle Farm 1km Herptile records, Considered Correct WCA5, S42, UKBAP, record sq Pembrokeshire Bern

SN106046 Bufo bufo Common Toad field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/1990 Herptile records, Considered Correct WCA5, S42, UKBAP, record Pembrokeshire Bern

SN106046 Bufo bufo Common Toad field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/1991 Herptile records, Considered Correct WCA5, S42, UKBAP, record Pembrokeshire Bern

SN106046 Bufo bufo Common Toad field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/1986 Herptile records, Considered Correct WCA5, S42, UKBAP, record Pembrokeshire Bern

SN106046 Bufo bufo Common Toad field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/1987 Herptile records, Considered Correct WCA5, S42, UKBAP, record Pembrokeshire Bern

SN106046 Bufo bufo Common Toad field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/1989 Herptile records, Considered Correct WCA5, S42, UKBAP, record Pembrokeshire Bern

SN106046 Bufo bufo Common Toad field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/1985 Herptile records, Considered Correct WCA5, S42, UKBAP, record Pembrokeshire Bern

SN106046 Meles meles Eurasian Badger field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/1984 Mammals Unconfirmed BA, Bern, LBAP[PE] record Pembrokeshire

SN106046 Meles meles Eurasian Badger field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/1983 Mammals Unconfirmed BA, Bern, LBAP[PE] record Pembrokeshire

SN106046 Meles meles Eurasian Badger field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/2002 Kite Hill Farm Mammals Unconfirmed BA, Bern, LBAP[PE] record Pembrokeshire

SN106046 Meles meles Eurasian Badger field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/1999 SN1004 Kittle Farm 1km Mammals Unconfirmed BA, Bern, LBAP[PE] record sq Pembrokeshire

8 report prepared for Middlemarch Environmental Ltd on 21/09/2011 SN106046 Meles meles Eurasian Badger field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/2000 Kite Hill Farm Mammals Unconfirmed BA, Bern, LBAP[PE] record Pembrokeshire

SN106046 Meles meles Eurasian Badger field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/2001 Kite Hill Farm Mammals Unconfirmed BA, Bern, LBAP[PE] record Pembrokeshire

SN106046 Meles meles Eurasian Badger field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/1993 Mammals Unconfirmed BA, Bern, LBAP[PE] record Pembrokeshire

SN106046 Meles meles Eurasian Badger field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/1991 Mammals Unconfirmed BA, Bern, LBAP[PE] record Pembrokeshire

SN106046 Meles meles Eurasian Badger field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/1990 Mammals Unconfirmed BA, Bern, LBAP[PE] record Pembrokeshire

SN106046 Meles meles Eurasian Badger field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/1988 Mammals Unconfirmed BA, Bern, LBAP[PE] record Pembrokeshire

SN106046 Meles meles Eurasian Badger field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/1989 Mammals Unconfirmed BA, Bern, LBAP[PE] record Pembrokeshire

SN106046 Meles meles Eurasian Badger field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/1985 Mammals Unconfirmed BA, Bern, LBAP[PE] record Pembrokeshire

SN106046 Meles meles Eurasian Badger field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/1986 Mammals Unconfirmed BA, Bern, LBAP[PE] record Pembrokeshire

SN106046 Natrix natrix Grass Snake field Regelous at 01/01/2004 Data from WTSWW garden WTSWW Garden Considered Correct WCA5, S42, UKBAP, record WTSWW Ga Survey survey Survey Bern

SN106046 Natrix natrix Grass Snake field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/1991 Herptile records, Considered Correct WCA5, S42, UKBAP, record Pembrokeshire Bern

9 report prepared for Middlemarch Environmental Ltd on 21/09/2011 SN106046 Natrix natrix Grass Snake field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/2001 Kite Hill Farm Herptile records, Considered Correct WCA5, S42, UKBAP, record Pembrokeshire Bern

SN106046 Natrix natrix Grass Snake field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/1983 Herptile records, Considered Correct WCA5, S42, UKBAP, record Pembrokeshire Bern

SN106046 Natrix natrix Grass Snake field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/1985 Herptile records, Considered Correct WCA5, S42, UKBAP, record Pembrokeshire Bern

SN106046 Chiroptera Chiroptera field Anon at Batsites 07/11/1987 Source:Batsites, via a Kilgetty - Kite Hill, Bat roosts Considered Correct HDir, WCA5, Bonn record roundabout route of a Clayford Road database, compilation in the 1990s, mostly Pembrokeshire from CCW files SN106046 Mustela putorius Polecat field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/1995 Mammals Unconfirmed S42, UKBAP, Bern record Pembrokeshire

SN106046 Vipera berus Adder field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/1985 Herptile records, Considered Correct WCA5, S42, UKBAP, record Pembrokeshire Bern

SN106046 Plecotus auritus Brown Long-eared Bat field Unknown at CCW 14/11/2002 Source: CCW, directly from the Kilgetty - Kite Hill, Bat roosts Considered Correct EPS, HDir, WCA5, S42, record CCW files, and includes data Clayford Road database, UKBAP, Bonn, Bern that is more detailed than in the Pembrokeshire batsites file SN106046 Anguis fragilis Slow-worm field Regelous at 01/01/2004 Data from WTSWW garden WTSWW Garden Considered Correct WCA5, S42, UKBAP, record WTSWW Ga Survey survey Survey Bern

SN106046 Anguis fragilis Slow-worm field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/1989 Herptile records, Considered Correct WCA5, S42, UKBAP, record Pembrokeshire Bern

SN106046 Anguis fragilis Slow-worm field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/1988 Herptile records, Considered Correct WCA5, S42, UKBAP, record Pembrokeshire Bern

SN106046 Rana temporaria Common Frog field Regelous at 01/01/2004 Data from WTSWW garden WTSWW Garden Considered Correct WCA5, Bern record WTSWW Ga Survey survey Survey

10 report prepared for Middlemarch Environmental Ltd on 21/09/2011 SN106046 Rana temporaria Common Frog field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/2001 1st spawn 31 Jan 01 Kite Hill Farm Herptile records, Considered Correct WCA5, Bern record Pembrokeshire

SN106046 Rana temporaria Common Frog field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/2002 frog spawn 23/01/2003 Kite Hill Farm Herptile records, Considered Correct WCA5, Bern record Pembrokeshire

SN106046 Rana temporaria Common Frog field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/1995 Herptile records, Considered Correct WCA5, Bern record Pembrokeshire

SN106046 Rana temporaria Common Frog field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/1999 1st spawn 30 Jan 99 SN1004 Kittle Farm 1km Herptile records, Considered Correct WCA5, Bern record sq Pembrokeshire

SN106046 Rana temporaria Common Frog field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/2000 1st spawn 30 Jan 2000 Kite Hill Farm Herptile records, Considered Correct WCA5, Bern record Pembrokeshire

SN106046 Rana temporaria Common Frog field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/1993 Herptile records, Considered Correct WCA5, Bern record Pembrokeshire

SN106046 Rana temporaria Common Frog field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/1994 Herptile records, Considered Correct WCA5, Bern record Pembrokeshire

SN106046 Rana temporaria Common Frog field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/1989 Herptile records, Considered Correct WCA5, Bern record Pembrokeshire

SN106046 Rana temporaria Common Frog field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/1990 spawn Herptile records, Considered Correct WCA5, Bern record Pembrokeshire

SN106046 Rana temporaria Common Frog field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/1991 Herptile records, Considered Correct WCA5, Bern record Pembrokeshire

SN106046 Rana temporaria Common Frog field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/1987 Herptile records, Considered Correct WCA5, Bern record Pembrokeshire

11 report prepared for Middlemarch Environmental Ltd on 21/09/2011 SN106046 Rana temporaria Common Frog field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/1988 Herptile records, Considered Correct WCA5, Bern record Pembrokeshire

SN106046 Rana temporaria Common Frog field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/1984 Herptile records, Considered Correct WCA5, Bern record Pembrokeshire

SN106046 Rana temporaria Common Frog field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/1985 Herptile records, Considered Correct WCA5, Bern record Pembrokeshire

SN106046 Rana temporaria Common Frog field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/1986 Herptile records, Considered Correct WCA5, Bern record Pembrokeshire

SN106046 Rana temporaria Common Frog field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/1983 Herptile records, Considered Correct WCA5, Bern record Pembrokeshire

SN106046 Rana temporaria Common Frog field Rosemary Regelous 21/01/1991 spawn Herptile records, Considered Correct WCA5, Bern record Pembrokeshire

SN106046 Pipistrellus Pipistrellus field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/1983 Dead; Source:Recorder, Kilgetty - Kite Hill, Bat roosts Considered Correct EPS, HDir, WCA5, Bonn record records entered into Clayford Road database, Recorder3.3 or Recorder2000 in Pembrokeshire the 1990s and early 2000s respectively and exported from there. These are not necessarily roost records SN106046 Zootoca vivipara Common Lizard field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/1983 Herptile records, Considered Correct WCA5, S42, UKBAP, record Pembrokeshire Bern

SN106046 Zootoca vivipara Common Lizard field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/1985 Herptile records, Considered Correct WCA5, S42, UKBAP, record Pembrokeshire Bern

SN106046 Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/2002 2 in garden Kite Hill Farm Herptile records, Considered Correct WCA5, Bern record Pembrokeshire

SN106046 Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/1999 SN1004 Kittle Farm 1km Herptile records, Considered Correct WCA5, Bern record sq Pembrokeshire

12 report prepared for Middlemarch Environmental Ltd on 21/09/2011 SN106046 Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/2000 Kite Hill Farm Herptile records, Considered Correct WCA5, Bern record Pembrokeshire

SN106046 Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/2001 Kite Hill Farm Herptile records, Considered Correct WCA5, Bern record Pembrokeshire

SN106046 Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/1993 Herptile records, Considered Correct WCA5, Bern record Pembrokeshire

SN106046 Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/1994 Herptile records, Considered Correct WCA5, Bern record Pembrokeshire

SN106046 Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/1995 Herptile records, Considered Correct WCA5, Bern record Pembrokeshire

SN106046 Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/1990 Herptile records, Considered Correct WCA5, Bern record Pembrokeshire

SN106046 Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/1991 Herptile records, Considered Correct WCA5, Bern record Pembrokeshire

SN106046 Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/1988 Herptile records, Considered Correct WCA5, Bern record Pembrokeshire

SN106046 Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/1989 Herptile records, Considered Correct WCA5, Bern record Pembrokeshire

SN106046 Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/1987 Herptile records, Considered Correct WCA5, Bern record Pembrokeshire

SN106046 Coenonympha pamphilus Small Heath field Rosemary Regelous 04/06/2007 Qty recorded as 'A 1' Kite Hill Farm, Tenby Lepidoptera Considered Correct S42, UKBAP record Pembrokeshire 2008

13 report prepared for Middlemarch Environmental Ltd on 21/09/2011 SN106046 Coenonympha pamphilus Small Heath field Rosemary Regelous 04/06/2007 Kite Hill Farm, Tenby Lepidoptera Considered Correct S42, UKBAP record Pembrokeshire 2008

SN106046 Erynnis tages Dingy Skipper field Rosemary Regelous 07/06/2001 Kite Hill Farm, Tenby Lepidoptera Considered Correct S42, UKBAP record Pembrokeshire 2008

SN106046 Tyria jacobaeae Cinnabar field Rosemary Regelous 05/08/2001 Kite Hill Farm, Tenby Lepidoptera Considered Correct S42, UKBAP record Pembrokeshire 2008

SN106046 Tyria jacobaeae Cinnabar field Rosemary Regelous 30/06/2001 Kite Hill Farm, Tenby Lepidoptera Considered Correct S42, UKBAP record Pembrokeshire 2008

SN106046 Tyria jacobaeae Cinnabar field Rosemary Regelous 28/07/2001 Kite Hill Farm, Tenby Lepidoptera Considered Correct S42, UKBAP record Pembrokeshire 2008

SN106046 Tyria jacobaeae Cinnabar field Rosemary Regelous 22/06/2001 Kite Hill Farm, Tenby Lepidoptera Considered Correct S42, UKBAP record Pembrokeshire 2008

SN106046 Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt field Regelous at 01/01/2004 Data from WTSWW garden WTSWW Garden Considered Correct WCA5, Bern record WTSWW Ga Survey survey Survey

SN107060 Meles meles Eurasian Badger dead on Rosemary Regelous 06/03/1994 Mammals Unconfirmed BA, Bern, LBAP[PE] road Pembrokeshire

SN108043 Meles meles Eurasian Badger tracks/trail Rosemary Regelous 21/05/1983 Mammals Unconfirmed BA, Bern, LBAP[PE] Pembrokeshire

SN108043 Meles meles Eurasian Badger tracks/trail Rosemary Regelous 21/03/1993 Mammals Unconfirmed BA, Bern, LBAP[PE] Pembrokeshire

SN108043 Meles meles Eurasian Badger tracks/trail Rosemary Regelous 27/05/1990 Mammals Unconfirmed BA, Bern, LBAP[PE] Pembrokeshire

14 report prepared for Middlemarch Environmental Ltd on 21/09/2011 SN108043 Meles meles Eurasian Badger field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/1991 Mammals Unconfirmed BA, Bern, LBAP[PE] record Pembrokeshire

SN108043 Meles meles Eurasian Badger field Rosemary Regelous 09/06/1987 Mammals Unconfirmed BA, Bern, LBAP[PE] record Pembrokeshire

SN108043 Meles meles Eurasian Badger field Rosemary Regelous 23/05/1986 Mammals Unconfirmed BA, Bern, LBAP[PE] record Pembrokeshire

SN112055 Natrix natrix Grass Snake field Rosemary Regelous 12/04/1986 Herptile records, Considered Correct WCA5, S42, UKBAP, record Pembrokeshire Bern

SN11340406 Rhinolophus ferrumequinum Greater Horseshoe Bat field Annie Haycock 10/05/2009 night; 20090af; Tenby - North Vatson Bat roosts Correct EPS, HDir, WCA5, S42, record database, UKBAP, Bonn, Bern, Pembrokeshire LBAP[CA,CE,PE]

SN116046 Erinaceus europaeus West European dead on Unknown 28/06/1981 Mammals Unconfirmed S42, UKBAP, Bern Hedgehog road Pembrokeshire

SN117046 Lutra lutra European Otter dead on Paddy Jenks 18/02/1997 Mammals Unconfirmed EPS, HDir, WCA5, S42, road Pembrokeshire UKBAP, Bern, CITES, LBAP[CA,CE,PE]

SN120053 Bufo bufo Common Toad field Pearson at 01/01/2004 Data from WTSWW garden WTSWW Garden Considered Correct WCA5, S42, UKBAP, record WTSWW Gar survey Survey Bern Survey

SN120053 Meles meles Eurasian Badger field Pearson at 01/01/2004 Data from WTSWW garden WTSWW Garden Unassessed BA, Bern, LBAP[PE] record WTSWW Gar survey Survey Survey

SN120053 Rana temporaria Common Frog field Pearson at 01/01/2004 Data from WTSWW garden WTSWW Garden Considered Correct WCA5, Bern record WTSWW Gar survey Survey Survey

SN120053 Erinaceus europaeus West European field Pearson at 01/01/2004 Data from WTSWW garden WTSWW Garden Unassessed S42, UKBAP, Bern Hedgehog record WTSWW Gar survey Survey Survey

15 report prepared for Middlemarch Environmental Ltd on 21/09/2011 SN120054 Rana temporaria Common Frog field Davis (family) 28/12/1983 Herptile records, Considered Correct WCA5, Bern record Pembrokeshire

SN120054 Rana temporaria Common Frog field Davis (family) 01/11/1983 Herptile records, Considered Correct WCA5, Bern record Pembrokeshire

SN120054 Erinaceus europaeus West European field Davis (family) 28/12/1983 Mammals Unconfirmed S42, UKBAP, Bern Hedgehog record Pembrokeshire

Designation: 2 Species of Conservation Concern (Red Lists)

GridRef. Scientific Name Common Name Type Observers Date Abundance Comments Location Survey Verification List Level SN077044 Hypericum undulatum Wavy St. John's-Wort field Dan Guest;Matt 13/08/1999 Preseli & South Original RD2 record Sutton Pembroke

SN0802 Hirundo rustica Barn Swallow field Philip Walker 19/10/2008 tenby Birds Unconfirmed Bern, RD2, WBAm record Pembrokeshire [RSPB], UKBAm[RSPB]

SN085038 Rallus aquaticus Water Rail field Vicky Swann;Matt 22/03/2009 Jordanston Mountain local records - Unconfirmed BDir22, Bern, RD2, record Sutton WWBIC personnel UKBAm[RSPB], LBAP [PE]

SN090036 Gallinago gallinago Common Snipe field Vicky Swann 16/01/2009 Jordanston Mountain local records - Unconfirmed BDir21, Bonn, Bern, record WWBIC personnel RD2, WBAm[RSPB], UKBAm[RSPB]

SN091037 Scolopax rusticola Eurasian Woodcock field Vicky Swann 16/01/2009 Jordanston Mountain local records - Unconfirmed BDir21, Bonn, Bern, record WWBIC personnel RD2, WBAm[RSPB], UKBAm[RSPB]

SN105054 Orthotrichum striatum Shaw's Bristle-moss field S.D.S. Bosanquet 29/01/2006 Reproduction: unripe & ripe Cold Inn, Clayford Road Bryophytes Unconfirmed RD1 record fruit; one tuft; Habitat: Corylus Pembrokeshire

16 report prepared for Middlemarch Environmental Ltd on 21/09/2011 SN107046 Hypericum undulatum Wavy St. John's-Wort field Clare 21/08/2001 Preseli & South Original RD2 record Mockridge;Diane Pembroke Dobson;Dave Reed;Matt Sutton;Sam Bosanquet;Stuart Smith SN113033 Philonotis caespitosa Tufted Apple-moss field S.D.S. Bosanquet 23/02/2008 two small patches among Knightson Bottom, Bryophytes Unconfirmed RD2 record Molinia & Juncus in marshy field Hollybush to Daisyback Pembrokeshire corner; Habitat: marshy grassland

Designation: 3 Local Priority Species

GridRef. Scientific Name Common Name Type Observers Date Abundance Comments Location Survey Verification List Level SN086027 Mustela nivalis Weasel field Matt Sutton 12/06/1999 SN0802 Minerton 1km sq Mammals Unconfirmed Bern record Pembrokeshire

SN089035 Accipiter nisus Eurasian Sparrowhawk field Vicky Swann 17/01/2009 Jordanston Mountain local records - Unconfirmed Bonn, Bern, CITES record WWBIC personnel

SN0904 Neomys fodiens Eurasian Water Shrew field Elizabeth Herlihy 01/01/1990 SN0904 East Williamston Mammals Unconfirmed Bern record 1km sq Pembrokeshire

SN0904 Sorex araneus Eurasian Common Shrew field Elizabeth Herlihy 01/01/1990 SN0904 East Williamston Mammals Unconfirmed Bern record 1km sq Pembrokeshire

SN0904 Mustela nivalis Weasel field Elizabeth Herlihy 01/01/1990 SN0904 East Williamston Mammals Unconfirmed Bern record 1km sq Pembrokeshire

SN092038 Hygrocybe calyptriformis var. Pink Waxcap field Matt Sutton 10/10/2010 Substrate:soil; Wyndrush Pastures SSSI Fungi, Unconfirmed LBAP[CA,CE,PE] calyptriformis record Ecosystem:woodland clearing Pembrokeshire

17 report prepared for Middlemarch Environmental Ltd on 21/09/2011 SN1004 Sorex araneus Eurasian Common Shrew field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/1992 Mammals Unconfirmed Bern record Pembrokeshire

SN1004 Mustela nivalis Weasel field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/1992 Mammals Unconfirmed Bern record Pembrokeshire

SN102062 Mustela nivalis Weasel dead on Audrey Harrison 08/05/1987 Mammals Unconfirmed Bern road Pembrokeshire

SN106046 Neomys fodiens Eurasian Water Shrew field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/2001 Kite Hill Farm Mammals Unconfirmed Bern record Pembrokeshire

SN106046 Neomys fodiens Eurasian Water Shrew field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/1999 SN1004 Kittle Farm 1km Mammals Unconfirmed Bern record sq Pembrokeshire

SN106046 Neomys fodiens Eurasian Water Shrew field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/1990 SN1004 Kittle Farm 1km Mammals Unconfirmed Bern record sq Pembrokeshire

SN106046 Sorex araneus Eurasian Common Shrew field Regelous at 01/01/2004 Data from WTSWW garden WTSWW Garden Unassessed Bern record WTSWW Ga Survey survey Survey

SN106046 Sorex araneus Eurasian Common Shrew casualty Rosemary Regelous 01/01/2002 Kite Hill Farm Mammals Unconfirmed Bern (not road) Pembrokeshire

SN106046 Sorex araneus Eurasian Common Shrew field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/2001 Kite Hill Farm Mammals Unconfirmed Bern record Pembrokeshire

SN106046 Sorex araneus Eurasian Common Shrew field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/2000 Kite Hill Farm Mammals Unconfirmed Bern record Pembrokeshire

SN106046 Mustela erminea Stoat field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/1995 Mammals Unconfirmed Bern record Pembrokeshire

18 report prepared for Middlemarch Environmental Ltd on 21/09/2011 SN106046 Mustela nivalis Weasel field Regelous at 01/01/2004 Data from WTSWW garden WTSWW Garden Unassessed Bern record WTSWW Ga Survey survey Survey

SN106046 Mustela nivalis Weasel field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/2000 Kite Hill Farm Mammals Unconfirmed Bern record Pembrokeshire

SN106046 Mustela nivalis Weasel field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/1993 Mammals Unconfirmed Bern record Pembrokeshire

SN106046 Mustela nivalis Weasel field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/1989 Mammals Unconfirmed Bern record Pembrokeshire

SN106046 Mustela nivalis Weasel field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/1986 Mammals Unconfirmed Bern record Pembrokeshire

SN106046 Mustela nivalis Weasel field Rosemary Regelous 01/01/1985 Mammals Unconfirmed Bern record Pembrokeshire

SN107052 Mustela nivalis Weasel field Rosemary Regelous 08/05/1989 Mammals Unconfirmed Bern record Pembrokeshire

SN120053 Mustela nivalis Weasel field Pearson at 01/01/2004 Data from WTSWW garden WTSWW Garden Unassessed Bern record WTSWW Gar survey Survey Survey

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UKBAP UK Bioidversity Action Plan Priority RD1 Red Data Book Species listing (based on IUCN criteria) S42 National Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 Section 42 RD2 Red Data Book Species listing and rare species (not based on IUCN criteria) BA Protection of Badgers Act WBR Welsh Red Birds (not based on IUCN criteria) WCA1.1 Wildlife and Countryside Act Schedule 1 Part 1 WBAm Welsh Amber Birds (not based on IUCN criteria) WCA5 Wildlife and Countryside Act Schedule 5 WVP Red Data Book: Wales Vascular Plants (based on IUCN criteria) WCA8 Wildlife and Countryside Act Schedule 8 LBAP[CA] Carmarthenshire Local Biodiversity Action Plan Bonn Bonn Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals LBAP[CE] Ceredigion Local Biodiversity Action Plan Bern Bern Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats LBAP[PE] Pembrokeshire Local Biodiversity Action Plan CITES Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna LI Locally Important Species Bdir EU Birds Directive Hdir EU Habitat Directive EPS European Protected Species

EXPLANATION OF VERIFICATION LEVEL

Unassessed The record requires or is awaiting verification Unconfirmed The record has been assessed but it has not been possible to verify it Considered correct The county recorder thinks it is probably correct, or WWBIC considers it to come from a reliable source. (e.g for some records there is no county recorder) Correct Highest level of verification, given by county recorder or, in their absence, other known expert (e.g. museum taxonomist)

The following records encountered in the current data search refer to bryophytes that are considered to be locally important and vulnerable to disturbance. It is essential that anyone considering developments at this site consult Sam Bosanquet (Pembrokeshire bryophyte recorder) at CCW: email: [email protected] ; or telephone: 01558 825809.

Location Grid Ref. Scientific Name Observer(s) Date COMMENTS SURVEY

Knightson Bottom, Hollybush to SN113033 Philonotis caespitosa S.D.S. Bosanquet 23/02/2008 two small patches among Molinia & Juncus in Bryophytes Pembrokeshire Daisyback marshy field corner; Habitat: marshy grassland

Cold Inn, Clayford Road SN105054 Orthotrichum striatum S.D.S. Bosanquet 29/01/2006 Reproduction: unripe & ripe fruit; one tuft; Habitat: Bryophytes Pembrokeshire Corylus

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APPENDIX 3 Overview of Relevant Legislation

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GENERAL LEGISLATION AND POLICY OVERVIEW

This section provides an overview of the framework of legislation and policy which underpins nature conservation and is a material consideration in the planning process in England.

THE CONSERVATION (NATURAL HABITATS. &C.) REGULATIONS 1994 (AS AMENDED) The Habitat Regulations 1994 (as amended 2009) transpose EEC Council Directive 92/43 (The Habitats Directive) into UK law. The regulations place duty upon the relevant authority of the UK government to identify sites which are of importance to the habitats and species listed in Annexes I and II of the Habitats Directive. Those sites which meet the criteria are, in conjunction with the European Commission, designated as Sites of Community Importance, which are subsequently identified as Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) by the European Union member states. The regulations also place a duty upon the UK government to maintain a register of European protected sites designated as a result of EC Directive 79/409/EEC on the Conservation of Wild Birds (The Birds Directive). These sites are termed Special Protection Areas (SPA) and, in conjunction with SACs, form a network of sites known as Natura 2000.

The regulations also provide for the protection of individual species of fauna and flora of European conservation concern listed in Schedules 2 and 4 respectively. Schedule 2 includes species such as otter and great crested newt for which the UK population represents a significant proportion of the total European population. It is an offence to deliberately kill, injure, disturb or trade these species in the UK. Schedule 4 plant species are protected from unlawful destruction, uprooting or trade under the regulations.

THE WILDLIFE AND COUNTRYSIDE ACT (WCA) 1981 (AS AMENDED) The WCA, as amended, consolidates and amends pre-existing national wildlife legislation in order to implement the Bern Convention and the Birds Directive. It compliments the Conservation (Natural Habitats. &c.) Regulations 1994 (as amended), offering protection to a wider range of species. The Act also provides for the designation and protection of national conservation sites of value for their floral, faunal or geological features, termed Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs).

Schedules of the act provide lists of protected species, both flora and fauna, and detail the possible offences that apply to these species. All relevant species specific legislation is detailed later in this Appendix.

THE COUNTRYSIDE AND RIGHTS OF WAY (CROW) ACT 2000 The CROW Act, introduced in England and Wales in 2000, amends and strengthens existing wildlife legislation detailed in the WCA. It places a duty on government departments and the National Assembly for Wales to have regard for biodiversity, and provides increased powers for the protection and maintenance of SSSIs.

The Act also contains lists of habitats and species (Section 74) for which conservation measures should be promoted, in accordance with the recommendations of the Convention on Biological Diversity (Rio Earth Summit) 1992.

THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL COMMUNITIES (NERC) ACT 2006 Section 40 of the NERC Act places a duty upon all local authorities and public bodies in England and Wales to promote and enhance biodiversity in all of their functions. Sections 41 (England) and 42 (Wales) list habitats and species of principal importance to the conservation of biodiversity. These species and habitats are a material consideration in the planning process.

THE HEDGEROW REGULATIONS 1997 The Hedgerow Regulations make provision for the identification of important hedgerows which may not be removed without permission from the Local Planning Authority.

UK BIODIVERSITY ACTION PLAN The United Kingdom Biodiversity Action Plan (UKBAP), first published in 1994 and updated in 2007, is a government initiative designed to implement the requirements of the Convention of Biological Diversity to conserve and enhance species and habitats. The UKBAP contains a list of priority habitats and species of conservation concern in the UK, and outlines biodiversity initiatives designed to enhance their conservation status. Lists and Broad and Local habitats are also included. The priority habitats and species correlate with those listed on Section 74 of the CRoW Act and Section 41/42 of the NERC Act. The UKBAP requires that conservation of biodiversity is addressed at a County level through the production of Local BAPs. These are complimentary to the UKBAP, however are targeted towards species of

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conservation concern characteristic of each area. In addition, a number of local authorities and large organisations have produced their own BAPs.

UKBAP and Local BAP targets with regard to species and habitats are a material consideration in the planning process.

TECHNICAL ADVICE NOTE 5 (TAN5)

PLANNING POLICY

Technical Advice Note 5 provides guidance to Natural Conservation and Planning. This Technical Advice Note provides advice about how the land use planning system should contribute to protecting and enhancing biodiversity and geological conservation in Wales. Key principles relating to biodiversity include:

• Development plan policies and planning decisions should be based upon up-to-date information about the environmental characteristics of their areas. These characteristics should include the relevant biodiversity and geological resources of the area. In reviewing environmental characteristics local authorities should assess the potential to sustain and enhance those resources.

• Plan policies and planning decisions should aim to maintain, and enhance, restore or add to biodiversity and geological conservation interests. In taking decisions, local planning authorities should ensure that appropriate weight is attached to designated sites of international, national and local importance; protected species; and to biodiversity and geological interests within the wider environment.

• Plan policies should promote opportunities for the incorporation of beneficial biodiversity and geological features within the design of development.

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SPECIES SPECIFIC LEGISLATION BATS

Bats and the places they use for shelter or protection (i.e. roosts) receive European protection under The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 (Habitats Regulations 2010). They receive further legal protection under the Wildlife and Countryside Act (WCA) 1981, as amended. This protection means that bats, and the places they use for shelter or protection, are capable of being a material consideration in the planning process.

Regulation 41 of the Habitats Regulations 2010, states that a person commits an offence if they:

• deliberately capture, injure or kill a bat; • deliberately disturb bats; or • damage or destroy a bat roost (breeding site or resting place).

Disturbance of animals includes in particular any disturbance which is likely to impair their ability to survive, to breed or reproduce, or to rear or nurture their young, or in the case of animals of a hibernating or migratory species, to hibernate or migrate; or to affect significantly the local distribution or abundance of the species to which they belong.

It is an offence under the Habitats Regulations 2010 for any person to have in his possession or control, to transport, to sell or exchange or to offer for sale, any live or dead bats, part of a bat or anything derived from bats, which has been unlawfully taken from the wild.

Whilst broadly similar to the above legislation, the WCA 1981 (as amended) differs in the following ways:

• Section 9(1) of the WCA makes it an offence to intentionally (rather than deliberately) kill, injure or take any protected species. • Section 9(4)(a) of the WCA makes it an offence to intentionally or recklessly* damage or destroy, or obstruct access to, any structure or place which a protected species uses for shelter or protection. • Section 9(4)(b) of the WCA makes it an offence to intentionally or recklessly* disturb any protected species while it is occupying a structure or place which it uses for shelter or protection.

*Reckless offences were added by the Countryside and Rights of Way (CRoW) Act 2000.

As bats re-use the same roosts (breeding site or resting place) after periods of vacancy, legal opinion is that roosts are protected whether or not bats are present.

The following bat species are listed on the UK BAP and Section 42 of the NERC Act 2006: Barbastelle Bat Barbastella barbastellus, Bechstein’s Bat Myotis bechsteini, Noctule Bat Nyctalus noctula, Common Pipistrelle Pipistrellus pipistrellus, Soprano Pipistrelle Pipistrellus pygmaeus, Brown Long-eared Bat Plecotus auritus, Greater Horseshoe Bat Rhinolophus ferrumequinum, Lesser Horseshoe Bat Rhinolophus hipposideros.

The reader should refer to the original legislation for the definitive interpretation.

NESTING AND NEST BUILDING BIRDS

Nesting and nest building birds are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act WCA 1981 (as amended). Some species (listed in Schedule 1 of the WCA) are protected by special penalties.

Subject to the provisions of the act, if any person intentionally: • kills, injures or takes any wild bird; • takes, damages or destroys the nest of any wild bird while that nest is in use or being built; or • takes or destroys an egg of any wild bird, he shall be guilty of an offence.

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‘Reckless’ offences with regard to the disturbance of nesting wild birds included in Schedule 1 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act were added by the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000.

The Natural Environment and Rural Communities (NERC) Act 2006 places a duty on Government Departments to have regard for the conservation of biodiversity and maintains lists of species and habitats which are of principal importance for the purposes of conserving biodiversity in England and Wales. These lists include a number of bird species.

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QUALITY ASSURANCE

EXTENDED PHASE 1 HABITAT SURVEY

PROUTS PARK FARM, EAST WILLIAMSTON PEMBROKESHIRE

A Report to Seren Energy

Contract Number: C110654

Report Number: RT-MME-110654-01RevB

Revision Number: 00

Description: Final

Date: October 2012

Checked by:

Tom Docker Ecological Projects Manager

Approved by:

David Smith Ecology and Landscapes Director

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