Update Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey Relating To

UPDATE EXTENDED PHASE 1 HABITAT SURVEY

RELATING TO WILNECOTE BRICKWORKS

FOR A WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

For

HANSON BUILDING PRODUCTS

PREPARED BY PLEYDELL SMITHYMAN LIMITED

JULY 2015

20a The Wharfage, Ironbridge, Telford, Shropshire, TF8 7NH

T: 01952 433211 F: 01952 433323 [email protected]

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Wilnecote Brickworks, Hedging Lane, Report Prepared for Wilnecote, Hanson UK, Tamworth, The Ridge, B77 5EU Chipping, Sodbury, Bristol, BS37 6AY

UPDATE EXTENDED PHASE 1 HABITAT SURVEY ON LAND AT WILNECOTE BRICKWORKS, HEDGING LANE, WILNECOTE, TAMWORTH, B77 5EU

By: Pleydell Smithyman Limited

Main Contributors July 2015 Kelly Downward

Issued By

……………………………………………….. Kelly Downward BSc (Hons) Grad CIEEM

Report Checked By

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Robin Smithyman BSc (Hons) PG DipLA CMLI PG DipTP PG DipUD MIQ

Pleydell Smithyman Limited 20a The Wharfage Ironbridge Telford Shropshire TF8 7NH Tel: 01952 433211 Fax: 01952 433323 E-mail: [email protected]

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Reference Contents Page Number

1.0 Introduction 1

2.0 Survey Methodology 4

3.0 Results 7

4.0 Conclusions and Recommendations 18

5.0 References 22

Drawings

M14.142(b).D.001 Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey

Appendices

Appendix 1 - Information obtained from Staffordshire Ecological Record

Appendix 2 - Information obtained from Warwickshire Biological Records Centre

Appendix 3 - Wildlife Legislation

Appendix 4 - Photographs

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

Background and Proposals

1.1 Pleydell Smithyman Limited was instructed by Steve Godfrey of Hanson Building Products to undertake an update extended Phase 1 habitat survey on an area of land at Wilnecote Brickworks, Tamworth (hereafter referred to as the site). Please see Drawing Number M14.142(b).D.001: Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey, for a plan showing the area surveyed.

1.2 It is our understanding that the survey was required to proposals for the creation of two new water management lagoons. The survey is also required to help ensure compliance with national and European legislation.

1.3 Previous surveys have been undertaken on the site and the wider area by Philip Parker Associates. These surveys included great crested newt, reptile, water vole, bat activity and breeding bird surveys. A biodiversity action plan for the site and the wider area was also produced by SLR in 2014 (SLR, 2014).

Site Location

1.4 The site is located off Hedging Lane, Wilnecote, approximately 3.9km to the south-east of the centre of Tamworth in Staffordshire. The central grid reference for the site is: SK222002.

Site Description

1.5 The site is approximately 1ha in size and consists of an existing water management lagoon surrounded by areas of scrub, tall herb and ruderal, species-poor grassland and young broad-leaved semi-natural woodland. A moderately-flowing stream is also present through the site running from north-east to south-west. To the east of the site is an area dominated by bracken. The south and west of the site is surrounded by the existing quarry and brickwork sales areas. To the north of the site is an inaccessible waterbody with residential properties further to the north and north-east.

Aims and Objectives of the Survey

1.6 The key objective of the extended Phase 1 habitat survey was to classify the main habitats present according to the Phase 1 habitat survey methodology and establish the potential of the site to support protected species of which account must be taken

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prior to and during the planned works in accordance with the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended), the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 and the Protection of Badgers Act 1992. The survey assessment also aimed to identify notable habitats and species, including those recognised within national and local Biodiversity Action Plans (BAPs) and those of Principal Importance listed on Section 41 (S41) on the Natural Environment and Rural Communities (NERC) Act 2006. Notable birds (on the Birds of Conservation Concern (BoCC) Red or Amber List) were also identified and commented upon.

1.7 Where necessary, further species specific surveys and mitigation measures are recommended to help safeguard any significant existing ecological interest within the site and where appropriate, opportunities for ecological enhancement are proposed with reference to national and local BAPs.

1.8 Furthermore, the survey assessment recommendations are guided by the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), where the policies in paragraphs 18 to 219, taken as a whole, constitute the Government’s view of what sustainable development in England means in practice for the planning system. The following paragraphs of the NPPF are of particular relevance:

• With regard to paragraph 117, in order to minimise impacts on biodiversity and geodiversity, planning policies should:

- plan for biodiversity at a landscape-scale across local authority boundaries;

- promote the preservation, restoration and re-creation of priority habitats, ecological networks and the protection and recovery of priority species populations, linked to national and local targets, and identify suitable indicators for monitoring biodiversity in the plan;

- where Nature Improvement Areas are identified in Local Plans, consider specifying the types of development that may be appropriate in these areas.

• With reference to paragraph 118, when determining planning applications, local planning authorities should aim to conserve and enhance biodiversity by applying the following principals:

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- if significant harm resulting from a development cannot be avoided (through locating on an alternative site with less harmful impacts), adequately mitigated, or, as a last resort, compensated for, then planning permission should be refused;

- proposed development on land within or outside a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) likely to have an adverse effect on a SSSI (either individually or in combination with other developments) should not normally be permitted;

- development proposals where the primary objective is to conserve or enhance biodiversity should be permitted;

- opportunities to incorporate biodiversity in and around developments should be encouraged;

- planning permission should be refused for development resulting in the loss or deterioration of irreplaceable habitats, including ancient woodland and the loss of aged or veteran trees found outside ancient woodland, unless the need for, and benefits of, the development in that location clearly outweigh the loss; and

- the following wildlife sites should be given the same protection as European sites: potential Special Protection Areas (SPA), possible Special Areas of Conservation (SAC); listed or proposed Ramsar sites and sites identified, or required, as compensatory measures for adverse effects on European sites, potential SPA, possible SAC, and listed or proposed Ramsar sites.

1.9 The site visit also focussed on assessing the potential of the site to support populations of priority species, whose protection and recovery is promoted in paragraph 117, especially those given protection under British or European wildlife legislation as stated above.

1.10 The survey assessment recommendations are also guided by the relevant legislation:

• The NERC Act 2006 states: “Every public authority must, in exercising its functions, have regard, so far is consistent with the proper exercise of those functions, to the purpose of conserving biodiversity”.

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2.0 SURVEY METHODOLOGY

2.1 The extended Phase 1 habitat survey was undertaken on the site on 19th June 2015 by Kelly Downward of Pleydell Smithyman Limited. The weather on the day of the survey assessment was overcast with a light breeze.

Desk Study

2.2 In order to compile background information on the site and its immediate surroundings, information on statutory and non-statutory designated sites within a 2km radius of the site was obtained from the Multi-Agency Geographical Information for the Countryside (MAGIC) website.

2.3 In addition, Staffordshire Ecological Record was commissioned to undertake a data search for all protected and notable species and all sites of conservation importance and areas of ancient woodland within 2km of the site. Please see Appendix 1 for more information. Part of the search area falls into Warwickshire’s search area and therefore Warwickshire Biological Records Centre was also commissioned to undertake a data search for all protected and notable species and all sites of conservation importance within 2km of the site. Please see Appendix 2 for more information.

2.4 Reference was also made to Ordnance Survey maps and aerial photography, which were used to determine the presence of open water and ponds in the area and to provide information on land use and habitat connectivity throughout the area.

Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey

2.5 The survey methodology for the extended Phase 1 habitat survey can be split into two main areas: a Phase 1 habitat survey and a faunal assessment. These are described in more detail below.

Phase 1 Habitat Survey

2.6 The Phase 1 habitat survey of the site was carried out in order to assess the current ecological value of the land contained within the boundaries of the site. This involved identifying the main habitats and associated plant species present.

2.7 The site was surveyed using the Phase 1 Habitat Survey methodology outlined in ‘The Handbook for Phase 1 Habitat Survey: A Technique for Environmental Audit’ (JNCC, 2010) as recommended by Natural England. This involves identifying the species

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present within each habitat and classifying the habitat types accordingly, following the Phase 1 habitat survey methodology. This technique provides an inventory of the basic habitat types present along with their dominant species and enables areas of greater botanical interest which may require further, more detailed, surveys to be identified.

Faunal Survey Assessment

2.8 General faunal activity, such as birds or mammals observed visually or by call during the course of the surveys, was recorded. Specific attention was paid to the potential presence of any protected, rare, notable or BAP species on the site. This involved assessing the suitability of the habitats present on the site for these species as well as connectivity to the site from other areas of potentially suitable habitat nearby. In addition, specific survey work was undertaken for badgers (Meles meles) and bats and is outlined below. Please see Appendix 3 for legislation relating to protected species.

Badger

2.9 The badger survey comprised two main elements. Firstly, the site was searched thoroughly for evidence of badger setts. For any setts that were encountered, each sett entrance was noted and plotted even if the entrance appeared disused. The following information was recorded:

 The number and location of well used or very active entrances; these are clear from any debris or vegetation and are obviously in regular use with evidence such as recent excavations, bedding, prints and guard hairs found around the sett entrance;

 The number and location of partially used entrances; these may have a small amount of debris such as leaves and twigs in the entrance with no signs of recent use but evidence of occasional use over the last few weeks or months; and

 The number of disused or inactive entrances; these have not been in use for some time, are partly or completely blocked and cannot be used without considerable clearance.

2.10 Secondly, evidence of badger activity, such as well-worn runs and push throughs, snagged guard hair, footprints, latrines and foraging signs, was recorded so as to build up a picture of the use of the site by badgers.

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Bats

2.11 All trees within the site were inspected for potential features that may be used by bats for roosting (e.g. splits, cracks, rot holes or lifted bark) along with any direct evidence of bats (e.g. droppings and urine staining). The potential for the trees to support bat roosts was ranked in accordance with the criteria set out in the Bat Conservation Trust’s ‘Bat Surveys: Good Practice Guidelines’ (Hundt, 2012):  Known or confirmed roost;  Category 1* – Trees that have multiple, highly suitable features capable of supporting larger roosts;  Category 1 – Trees with definite bat potential, supporting fewer suitable features than Category 1* or trees with potential for use by single bats;  Category 2 – Trees with no obvious potential, although the tree is of a size and age that elevated surveys may result in cracks or crevices being found; or the tree supports some features with limited potential for roosting bats;  Category 3 - Trees with no potential to support bat roosts.

Survey Constraints and Limitations

2.12 Species that may be present on the site would not necessarily be detectable during the survey assessment, since different species are apparent during different seasons and detailed species-specific survey work is often required to identify the presence or likely absence of particular species or species groups. However, the extended Phase 1 habitat survey is considered to provide a robust assessment of the likelihood of various protected species to be present and to subsequently identify the need for further, more detailed, surveys to be undertaken at the correct time of year if considered necessary.

2.13 Extended Phase 1 habitat surveys can be undertaken at any time of the year; however, the optimum time of year for these surveys to be undertaken is between April and mid July (inclusive) to enable the majority of botanical species to be detected. As this survey was undertaken within this optimum period it is considered to constitute a robust survey.

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3.0 RESULTS

Desk Study

Statutory Designations

3.1 There are no statutory designations present within the site. There are however three statutory designations within 2km of the site. The closest statutory designation is Dotshill Park Local Nature Reserve (LNR) which is located approximately 1km to the west of the site. The site is comprised of a variety of habitats including grassland, hedgerows, parkland woodland, broad-leaf plantation woodland and wet meadow. The next closest statutory designation is Kingsbury Brickworks Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) which is located approximately 1km to the south of the site and is designated for geological reasons. The third designation is Kettle Brook LNR which is located approximately 1km to the east of the site at its nearest point. The site comprises a slow-flowing wetland habitat for many plants and animals. A number of lakes, islands and wild-flower meadows are present within the site as well as a number of areas of woodland and hedgerows.

Non-Statutory Designations

3.2 Staffordshire Ecological Record returned nine non-statutory sites from within the 2km radius of the site. One of these is present across the whole of the site as well as a larger area to the south-east; this is titled Hockley (west of) Site of Biological Importance (SBI) and was designated in 2006 for botanical reasons. A number of rare plant species were recorded within the site in 2006 in areas outside of the site boundary. The next closest is Hockley Clay Pit (west of) SBI located approximately 470m to the west of the site and was designated in 2009 for botanical reasons. The next closest non-statutory designation returned by Staffordshire Ecological Record is Dosthill Park SBI located approximately 845m to the north-west of the site and was designated for botanical reasons in 2006. All other designations are at least 1km from the site, designated for botanical reasons and are not thought to be impacted by the proposals due to their distance from the site. There is also one Regionally Important Geological Site (RIGS) located approximately 1.2km to the south-west of the site. Please see Appendix 1 for details.

3.3 Warwickshire Biological Records Centre returned a similar list of non statutory designations as returned by the Staffordshire Ecological Record. The additional

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records (within 2km of the site) were for the River Tame and Tributaries, The Green Freazley, Whateley Quarry, a Wood which is part of a Local Wildlife Site and ‘The Woodlands’. These were all at least 1km from the site, are designated as Ecosites and are designated largely for botanical reasons. Two are designated for geological reasons with one site being particularly important for birds. Please see Appendix 2 for more details.

Ancient Woodland

3.4 No areas of ancient woodland were returned from Staffordshire of Warwickshire Ecological Record within 2km of the site.

Species Records

3.5 A large number of records of protected and notable fauna species were returned from Staffordshire Ecological Record within 2km of the site. These are discussed in detail within the species specific sections below.

Phase 1 Habitat Survey

3.6 The following habitats / ecological features were identified within the survey area and classified according to the system prescribed in the JNCC ‘Handbook for Phase 1 Habitat Survey’ (2010):

 Broad-leaved semi-natural woodland;

 Scrub – continuous;

 Species-poor semi-improved grassland;

 Tall ruderal;

 Swamp;

 Standing water; and

 Running water;

3.7 The location of these habitat types and features are represented on Drawing Number: M14.142(b).D.001: Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey and described in detail below. Please see Appendix 4 for the site photographs.

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Broad-leaved semi-natural woodland

3.8 This habitat is present within the centre of the site, as well as within the north-western corner and south-west. Trees present within this habitat include pedunculate oak (Quercus robur), hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna), elder (Sambucus nigra), hazel (Corylus avellana), rowan (Sorbus aucuparia), silver birch (Betula pendula), crack willow (Salix fragilis), grey willow (Salix cineraea), goat willow (Salix caprea), yew (Taxus baccata), holly (Ilex aquifolium), sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus), field maple (Acer campestre) and apple (Malus domestica). Ground flora present within this area includes bramble (Rubus fruticosus agg.), bracken (Pteridium aquilinum), ivy (Hedera helix), honeysuckle (Lonicera periclymenum) and hedge bindweed (Calystegia sepium).

Scrub - continuous

3.9 This habitat is present in patches around the site. The dominant species in this habitat is bramble, with occasional soft rush (Juncus effusus), nettle (Urtica dioica), marsh thistle (Cirsium palustre) and bracken.

Species-poor semi-improved grassland

3.10 There are a number of patches of this habitat present around the site, particularly around the margins of the scrub and woodland. Grass species present within this habitat include Yorkshire-fog (Holcus lanatus), rough meadow grass (Poa trivialis), tufted hair grass (Deschampsia caespitosa), cock’s-foot (Dactylis glomerata), meadow foxtail (Alopecurus pratensis), creeping soft-grass (Holcus mollis) and false oat-grass (Arrhenatherum elatius). Herb species present within this habitat include ribwort plantain (Plantago lanceolata), white clover (Trifolium repens), red clover (T. pratense), creeping buttercup (Ranunculus repens), common hogweed (Heracleum sphondylium), common nettle, dandelion (Taraxacum agg.), meadow vetchling (Lathyrus pratensis), bush vetch (Vicia sepium), tufted vetch (Vicia cracca) and bird’s-foot-trefoil (Lotus corniculatus). Additional species present include creeping thistle (Cirsium arvense), coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara), bristly oxtongue (Helminthotheca echioides), teasel (Dipsacus fullonum), cat’s-ear (Hypochaeris radicata), ragwort (Jacobaea vulgaris), red dead nettle (Lamium purpureum), mugwort (Artemisa vulgaris), great willowherb (Epilobium hirsutum), broad-leaved willowherb (Epilobium montanum), hedge woundwort (Stachys sylvatica) and tormentil (Potentilla erecta).

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Tall ruderal

3.11 This habitat is present towards the south of the site, as well as within an area of recently cleared scrub and woodland. Species present within this habitat include nettle, foxglove (Digitalis purpurea), common hogweed, great willowherb, soft rush, bramble, cleavers (Galium aparine), hedge woundwort, goat willow and silver birch saplings and reedmace (Typha latipholia).

Swamp

3.12 There is a small area of swamp approximately 3m x 3m wide that is fenced off with security fence panels. At the time of the survey this area was completely dry, however it is considered highly likely that at other times of the year, it would contain standing water. Species present within this area included reedmace, soft rush and bramble.

Standing water

3.13 There is one water body present within the site. This is present within the western half of the site and is a lagoon used within the water management of the quarry. At the time of the survey, water levels were quite low, however it is our understanding that the water levels within it fluctuate dependent upon the activities within the quarry. At the time of the survey there was very little emergent or submerged vegetation present. The marginal vegetation comprised largely of reedmace and soft rush. It was evident that waterfowl had been present at the lagoon recently due to the footprints within the mud surrounding the water. No waterfowl or fish were seen within this lagoon during the survey.

Running water

3.14 There is a moderately flowing stream present within the site. It begins outside of the site to the north-east and is then culverted until it reappears within the site and heads south-west. The stream is largely choked up with surrounding vegetation that is dominated by soft rush. Bramble and spear thistle (Cirsium vulgare) are also present along the edges of the stream. The stream is very shallow (approx 5-10cm) in depth and is relatively narrow; approximately 40cm wide.

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Bare earth

3.15 An access track leading towards the lagoon is present within the site. This track is comprised of compacted mud and no plant species were identified within this habitat at the time of the survey.

Invasive plant species

3.16 A small number of patches of Himalayan balsam (Impatiens glandulifera) were present outside of the site boundary to the north-east of the site within the northern part of the area of bracken. It should be noted that there are areas of garden cuttings within this area also and it is therefore possible that the Himalayan balsam has come from garden cuttings released by the local residents.

Faunal Survey

Badger

3.17 No evidence of badger was identified within the site during the survey. No badgers were identified within the site during the previous surveys undertaken in 2011. Previous evidence of badgers was identified during the surveys undertaken in 2011 by Philip Parker Associates in woodland approximately 465m to the south-west of the site.

3.18 Three records of badgers were returned from Staffordshire Ecological Record within 2km of the site. These records range between 2002 and 2011 and are returned from the 1km square grid containing the site. Due to the confidential nature of these records, there are no more specific details available.

3.19 There were no records of badgers returned from Warwickshire Biological Records Centre within 2km of the site.

Bats

3.20 There are no buildings present within the site. There are a large number of trees present within the site, however these are all considered to provide no roosting potential for bats due to their small size owing to their young age.

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3.21 The site offers moderate quality foraging habitat in the form of the woodland, scrub and waterbodies. It is considered likely that foraging bats will use additional areas of good quality foraging habitat outside of the site boundaries.

3.22 Bat roost surveys were undertaken by Philip Parker Associates in 2011 on trees outside of the current site boundary. No bats were identified as roosting within these trees and only low levels of common pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) bats were identified.

3.23 Records returned from the data search include at least three species of bat from the 2km search radius surrounding the site. Species returned included common pipistrelle, noctule (Nyctalus noctula) and whiskered bat (Myotis mystacinus). These records ranged from 1995 to 2012, with the majority of the records returned from Dosthill Park to the north-west of the site.

3.24 There were no records of bats returned from Warwickshire Biological Records Centre within 2km of the site.

Water vole (Arvicola amphibius)

3.25 The stream that is present within the site is considered unsuitable for water voles due to the lack of suitable banks for burrowing as well as the shallow depth of water within the stream. The lagoon present within the site is also considered unsuitable for water voles due to the lack of suitable banks for burrowing. There is one additional stream present to the south-east of the site, however this stream is also very shallow (less than 5cm in places) and has very variable bank heights. No evidence of water voles was identified during the survey.

3.26 A water vole survey was undertaken in March 2011 by Philip Parker Associates. No evidence of water voles was identified and the majority of the water bodies surveyed were considered unsuitable for water voles.

3.27 Staffordshire Ecological Record returned two records of water vole from within 2km of the site. These were returned from Kettle Brook approximately 1km to the north-east of the site. These records were from 2003 and 2004. It is considered unlikely that water voles are present within the site. It should be noted that water voles are listed on the Staffordshire Biodiversity Action Plan (Staffordshire Biodiversity Action Plan, 2015).

3.28 There were no records of water voles returned from Warwickshire Biological Records Centre within 2km of the site.

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European otter (Lutra lutra)

3.29 The lagoon and stream present within the site are considered unsuitable for otters due to their lack of depth and likely lack of prey present within these waterbodies. Otters were not previously considered during the 2011 surveys. Staffordshire Ecological Record returned 16 records of otters within 2km of the site, however none of these were specific to the site. These records range from 2003 to 2014. It is considered highly unlikely that this species is present within the site. It should be noted that otters are listed on the Staffordshire Biodiversity Action Plan (Staffordshire Biodiversity Action Plan, 2015).

3.30 There was one record of otter returned from Warwickshire Biological Records Centre within 2km of the site. This was from Fazeley approximately 1.8km to the north-west of the site.

Dormice (Muscardinus avellanarius)

3.31 The site offers small areas of sub-optimal habitat for dormice in the form of the woodland. However this habitat is relatively isolated within the surrounding landscape. Dormice were not considered in the previous surveys undertaken in 2011. Staffordshire Ecological Record returned no records of dormice within 2km of the site and therefore it is considered highly unlikely that dormice will be present within the site.

3.32 There were no records of dormice returned from Warwickshire Biological Records Centre within 2km of the site.

Other mammals

3.33 During the survey, a dead fox (Vulpes vulpes) was identified to the east of the site within the area of bracken. It is likely that this fox was shot. No evidence of any other mammals was identified within the site or within the area of bracken to the east of the site.

Great crested newts (Triturus cristatus)

3.34 There is one lagoon and one stream present within the site. The majority of the site provides suitable terrestrial habitat in the form of the scrub, woodland, tall ruderal

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herb and grassland. The area of bracken to the east of the site also provides suitable terrestrial habitat.

3.35 Great crested newt surveys were undertaken upon the lagoon within the site as well as a number of ditches and lagoons/ponds present outside of the site in 2011 and 2014. A maximum of three individuals were identified using one survey method on any one night and therefore a small population of great crested newts are considered to be present within the site.

3.36 A Habitat Suitability Index (HSI) assessment was undertaken on all still water bodies on the site as well as those on the near side of major dispersal barriers (major roads and rivers) within 250m of the site. 250m is the typical distance that the majority of adult great crested newts are thought to stay within a breeding pond (Langton et al., 2001). As great crested newts have previously been identified within the site, this assessment was undertaken in order to establish the current suitability of these waterbodies for this species.

3.37 In addition to the lagoon present within the site, it appears from aerial photography and OS mapping that there is one additional waterbody within 250m of the site boundaries. This is present to the north of the site, however access is not available for this water body and therefore it was not surveyed during the 2011 or 2014 surveys.

3.38 The HSI is a standard assessment method developed specifically to evaluate the habitat suitability for this species. A series of factors must be considered. Each factor is assessed along suitability guidelines and allocated a value of between 0.1 (highly unsuitable) to 1.0 (highly suitable). The geometric mean of these values provides an overall suitability score for each pond. Although this is no substitute for a dedicated survey it does give an indication of whether such a survey is needed.

3.39 As the stream present within the site has a moderate flow and is therefore considered unsuitable for great crested newts, and the pond outside of the site boundary to the north was not able to be accessed, only the lagoon present within the site was assessed using the HSI.

3.40 A table showing the results of the HSI calculations for the lagoon present within the site is below.

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Habitat Suitability Rating for Index Factor Value Index Geographic HS1 Location 1.00 Excellent HS2 Pond Area 1.00 Excellent Drying out HS3 frequency 0.50 Below Average HS4 Water Quality 0.33 Poor HS5 Shade 1.00 Excellent HS6 Fowl 0.67 Average HS7 Fish 0.67 Average HS8 Pond Count 0.70 Good HS9 Terrestrial habitat 0.67 Average HS10 Macrophytes 0.35 Poor Overall HSI Value 0.64 Average

3.41 The above table shows that the lagoon present within the site observes an average HSI suitability score for great crested newts. It should be noted that great crested newts have previously been recorded within this lagoon.

3.42 Staffordshire Ecological Record returned three records of great crested newts within 2km of the site. These were all present within the site, and are the records submitted following the 2011 surveys undertaken by Philip Parker Associates. No other records of amphibians were returned from the data search. It should be noted that great crested newts are listed on the Staffordshire Biodiversity Action Plan.

3.43 There were no records of great crested newts returned from Warwickshire Biological Records Centre within 2km of the site.

Reptiles

3.44 The site supports a number of suitable areas for reptiles, including areas of scrub, grassland and more open areas of woodland. In addition, the area of bracken to the east of the site and the stream within the site provides additional suitable habitat. Reptile surveys were undertaken in 2011 and recorded a maximum of one grass snake (Natrix natrix). Additional surveys were undertaken in 2014 and a maximum of 3 grass snakes were identified within the site and the area of bracken to the east.

3.45 Staffordshire Ecological Record returned a number of records of grass snake within 2km of the site and one record for common lizard (Zootoca vivipara) within 2km of the site. These records ranged from 1960 to 2013, with none of these records specific to

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the site. It should be noted that grass snake are listed on the Staffordshire Biodiversity Action Plan.

3.46 Warwickshire Biological Records Centre returned a number of records of grass snake within 2km of the site and one record of adder (vipera berus) within 2km of the site. These records ranged from 1974- 2013, with none of these records specific to the site.

Birds

3.47 The site supports some areas of suitable nesting habitat for birds in the form of the woodland and scrub. During the extended Phase 1 habitat survey a number of birds were recorded within or flying over the site. These include: chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs), magpie (Pica pica), woodpigeon (Columba palumbus), blackbird (Turdus merula) and greenfinch (Carduelis chloris).

3.48 Breeding bird surveys were undertaken by Philip Parker Associates in 2011 and 2014. The surveys undertaken in 2011 covered a wider area that also included the current site and a total of 43 species were recorded, with 15 of these species being notable (either red or amber listed species). In 2014 the surveys were undertaken on a smaller area that was still slightly larger than the current survey area (the additional area included the bracken to the east and an area to the south-west). The 2014 surveys recorded a total of 42 species. Only two of these were confirmed to be breeding (magpie (Pica pica) and woodpigeon (Columba palumbus)).

3.49 A large number of bird records were returned from Staffordshire Ecological Record. The majority of the records returned were from local sites of nature conservation interest within 2km of the site, and were not specific to the site.

White-clawed crayfish (Austropotamobius pallipes)

3.50 The stream present within the site offers sub-optimal habitat for white-clawed crayfish due to the lack of overhanging banks and large cobbles and rocks present for using as cover. The lagoon present within the site is considered to be sub-optimal for white- clawed crayfish as it provides very limited features that could be used for shelter, and the base of the lagoon is entirely mud with no rocks or cobbles. In addition they do not comprise banks that can be used for burrowing. Staffordshire Ecological Record returned two records of white-clawed crayfish from Dotshill Quarries. Warwickshire Biological Records Centre returned one record of white-clawed crayfish within 2km of the site, this was also a record from Dotshill Quarry. It is considered unlikely that this

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species will occur within the site. It should be noted that white-clawed crayfish are listed on the Staffordshire Biodiversity Action Plan.

Invertebrates

3.51 The majority of the habitats present within the site are not considered likely to support any rare or notable invertebrates. No notable invertebrates were identified during the survey.

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4.0 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Ecological Designations

4.1 There are no statutory designations present within the site. There are three statutory designations within 2km of the site, however these are all located at least 1km from the site. Due to the nature of the proposals and the distance of these designated sites from the site is not thought that the proposals will have any impacts upon any of these statutory designations.

4.2 There is one non-statutory designation present within the site. This is titled Hockley (west of) Site of Biological Importance (SBI). This site was designated in 2006, and covers a larger area than simply the site itself, including an area of grassland to the north-west and additional habitat to the south-east and east. The citation for this SBI lists a large amount of interesting botanical species, however these were not identified within the site and it appears that this area has changed greatly since the last time it was surveyed in 2006. The citation lists three locations of very rare species as the following: bloody crane’s-bill (Geranium sanguineum) SK 22253 00231, grass vetchling (Lathyrus nissolia) SK 22277 00323 and blue eyed-grass (Sisyrinchium bermudiana) SK 22277 00323. None of these specific locations are present within the site and they are all located to the north-east of the site. Although the site is covered by the SBI designation, it is not considered to be of SBI quality currently due to the high levels of disturbance and the location of the existing water management lagoon. The area of woodland is a good quality habitat, although it is very dense in places with bramble and no notable plant species were identified during the site visit. It is therefore considered that as long as the proposals stay within the footprint of the site boundary, any rare plant species identified previously will not be affected by the proposals.

4.3 There are further non-statutory sites present within 2km of the site. The closest of these is 470m to the west of the site and is separated by the active quarry. It is therefore considered unlikely to be impacted by the proposals. All other non-statutory designations are further than 500m from the site and are not considered to be impacted by the proposals.

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Habitats

4.4 The majority of the habitats present on the site are considered to be of low ecological value at a site level, with the exception of the broad-leaved semi-natural woodland present within the eastern part of the site. This woodland is considered to be of moderate ecological value at a site level. The majority of this woodland is to be removed to create the additional water management lagoon within the site. The loss of this habitat is not considered to have a major impact as there is additional similar habitat outside of the site to the south-east. In addition, following the creation of the new lagoon, a number of ecological enhancements will be created including two new ponds.

Invasive Species

4.5 There is an area of Himalayan balsam present outside of the site; however this is not likely to be impacted by the proposals and therefore no particular measures to remove this plant need to be undertaken. It should be noted that Himalayan balsam is listed under Schedule 9 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981) as amended. As such, it is an offence to plant or otherwise allow this species to grow in the wild.

Protected Species

Bats

4.6 Bats are protected under the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 and the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended). This legislation affords them protection against killing, injury and disturbance, as well as the damage, destruction or obstruction of access to their resting places, in addition to other actions (please see Appendix 3 for details of wildlife legislation). 4.7 There are no trees or buildings present within the site that provide roosting potential for bats. The site offers moderate foraging potential for bats in the form of the woodland and water bodies. The loss of suitable foraging habitat is not thought to have a major negative impact upon the local bat population due to the presence of additional areas of suitable foraging habitat to the north-west and south-east of the site, as well as within the wider area.

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Great crested newts

4.8 Great Crested Newts are protected under the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 and the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended). This legislation affords them protection against killing, injury and disturbance, as well as the damage, destruction or obstruction of access to their resting places in addition to other actions (please see Appendix 3 for details of wildlife legislation).

4.9 There is one lagoon present within the site that is known to support a small population of non-breeding great crested newts. In addition, the majority of the site supports suitable terrestrial habitat for great crested newts. A licence application is currently being produced to protect any great crested newts present within the site. It is the intention to create two additional water bodies around the external boundaries of the site. The site will be fenced using permanent fencing and pitfall traps will be inserted along this fence line to capture any great crested newts within the site. Any great crested newts caught during the 30 day trapping period will then be relocated to a suitable area to the east of the site. The fencing will remain in-situ until all works have been completed and until final restoration of the lagoons has been completed. At this stage, this fence will be removed under the supervision of the licensed ecologist or accredited agent. As great crested newt population surveys were undertaken in 2014, it is not felt necessary to update these surveys. These measures are considered to protect the population of great crested newts within the site, which are listed on the Staffordshire Biodiversity Action Plan.

Birds

4.10 All wild birds, their nests and eggs are protected under the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) from the time that the nest is being built until the nest is no longer in use (the nesting season is typically between late February and late August).

4.11 The site supports suitable nesting habitat for breeding birds in the form of the scrub and woodland. Breeding bird surveys were undertaken in 2014 by Philip Parker Associates and it is therefore not felt necessary to undertake any repeat surveys. It is recommended that any removal of vegetation is done so outside of the nesting bird season to avoid impacting on any breeding bird species within the site. Only two species were confirmed to be breeding within the site during these surveys and both of these species are common and widespread.

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Reptiles

4.12 Reptiles receive protection under the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 (as amended), making it illegal to intentionally kill or injure reptiles and sell, offer for sale, possess or transport reptiles (live or dead, part or derivative) for the purpose of sale or advertise for buying or selling.

4.13 Reptile surveys were undertaken on the site in 2014 by Philip Parker Associates and a small population of grass snakes were identified within the site. It is considered that the mitigation measures put in place to protect the great crested newts will also ensure that any reptiles present within the site remain unharmed. Following the erection of the fencing around the site, refugia mats (comprising of bitumen felt and metal tins) will be placed within the site and checked every day for 30 days at the same time that the pitfall traps are checked. Once 5 days have passed with no reptiles being identified, it will be considered that reptiles will have been successfully removed from the site. These measures are considered to protect the population of grass snake present within the site, that are listed on the Staffordshire Biodiversity Action Plan.

Other protected and notable species

4.14 There are no obvious and immediate issues regarding other protected and notable species on the site.

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5.0 REFERENCES

1. ARG UK, 2010. ARG UK Advice Note 5: Great Crested Newt Habitat Suitability Index. Unknown, Amphibian and Reptile Groups of the United Kingdom.

2. Hundt, L., 2012. Bat Surveys: Good Practice Guidelines, 2nd Edition. London, Bat Conservation Trust.

3. Joint Nature Conservation Committee, 2010. Handbook for Phase 1 habitat survey A technique for environmental audit. Peterborough, Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC). 4. SLR, 2014. Biodiversity Action Plan for Wilnecote Quarry, Staffordshire. Version: 02. Unknown, SLR. 5. Staffordshire Biodiversity Action Plan, 2015. Staffordshire Biodiversity Action Plan. Action Plan: Species. Online at: http://sbap.org.uk/actionplan/species/index.php [last accessed on 9/7/2015].

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Information obtained from Staffordshire Ecological Record

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List of sites with Statutory Protection: 2km radius of grid ref of Wilnecote Brickworks (SK222003) produced 25/6/2015 SiteID Grid Ref. Site Name Status Year 20/10/16 SK211007 Dosthill Park Local Nature Reserve 2010 20/30/46 SK234006 Kettle Brook Local Nature Reserve 2005 SP220992 Kingsbury Brickworks SSSI List of non‐statutory biological/ecological sites: 2km radius of grid ref of Wilnecote Brickw SiteID Grid Ref. Site Name Status Year 20/01/76 SK207016 Brook End Local Wildlife Site 2003 20/10/16 SK211006 Dosthill Park Local Wildlife Site 2006 20/11/87 SK218017 Beauchamp Industrial Park Local Wildlife Site 2006 20/20/41 SK224001 Hockley (west of) Local Wildlife Site 2006 20/22/70 SK227020 Kettle Brook Biodiversity Alert Site 2006 20/31/56 SK235016 Stoneydelph Wet Woodland Local Wildlife Site 2008 29/19/06 SP210996 Dosthill Quarry Grassland Biodiversity Alert Site 2008 29/19/07 SP210997 Dosthill Quarries Local Wildlife Site 1998 29/19/87 SP218997 Hockley Clay Pit (west of) Local Wildlife Site 2008 works (SK222003) produced 25/6/2015 Abstract A botanical diverse small wet pasture, in the flood plain of the River Tame that is bounded on all sides by water courses. A complex of habitats including semi-improved fields and parkland with a remnant of unimproved neutral grassland, a wet meadow, woodland and a network of drains, streams and hedges. Open mosaic on previously developed land which is being colonised by neutral grassland. The site exhibits a diverse range of species. Open mosaic on previously developed land which is being colonised by species-rich neutral grassland and scrub. A drain runs across part of the site. A green corridor through the centre of Tamworth comprising man-made lakes, wet woodland, scrub, semi-improved neutral grassland and Kettle Brook itself, all within an area of landscaped parkland. Site includes 20/22/08. Mainly broad-leaved wet woodland with an area of swamp, with inundation vegetation surrounding the north-east area of the swamp, and a small brook running from the west. Alder and frequent Crack Willow dominate the tree canopy. Mainly semi-improved neutral grassland. The site is situated on a slope of a disused quarry. False oat-grass dominates the semi-improved grassland with frequent cock’s-foot, common bent, germander speedwell and red fescue. A series of disused quarries that have been landscaped to form two large lakes with fringes of emergent/marginal vegetation surrounded by grassland with an adjacent area of mature woodland. A disused clay pit mainly semi-improved grassland with a large area of swamp at the base of a large pit along the south-east border. A large area of broad-leaved woodland occurs along the north-east border and dense scrub along the edge of the swamp. List of non‐statutory geological/geomorphological sites: 2km radius of grid ref of Wilnecote Brickworks (SK222003) produced 25/6/2015 SiteID Grid Ref. Site Name Status Year Abstract 29/19/18 SP211998 Dosthill Church Quarry (Dosthill Gr RIGS 2003 Designated as a RIGS as it is the best exposure of Millstone Grit rocks in south east Staffs and within the former boundary of Warwickshire. Much older Cambrian mudstones are also exposed, along with an intrusion of igneous rock Staffordshire Ecological Record Ecological Site Report Produced in GeoConservation © SER, HWEHT 2003 Administrative Areas based on the National Biodiversity Network Dictionary © NBN, 1999-2002 Site Key: 20/01/76 Site Type: Fen, marsh and swamp {B} Site Name: Brook End Grid Ref: SK207016 Civil Parish Fazeley, Lichfield, Staffordshire, England Civil Parish Drayton Bassett, Lichfield, Staffordshire, England GB Vice-County Staffordshire, Keywords Keyword Details Date Local Site Status Site of Biological previously grade 1 in 1994 9/12/03 Importance uncategorised local keywords Original Recorder Code 697 no date Site Designation Criteria Grassland 9/12/03 Chair of Designation: Lawley, Ms Sue D. Designation Cmttee: RH, AL, MT, SW, JS, CS, DC & SH Conservation Status Status Details Date Local Wildlife Site previously grade 1 in 1994 9/12/03 Biotopes (Habitats) Code Habitat Area (ha) A111 Woodland: broadleaved, semi-natural 0.2ha B52 Grassland: marshy, lowland 3.7ha C32 Tall herb and fern: other, non-ruderal 0.5ha F12 Swamp: tall fen vegetation 0.02ha G203 Open water: rivers >3m wide 1km Dimensions Dimension Value/units altitude 61m area 4ha Contacts field surveyor 3/10/03 Henshall, Sarah field surveyor 3/10/03 Cadman, David unknown 1994 Arnold, Maurice A. field surveyor 1994 Lawley, Sue D. field surveyor 1994 Hill, Roger N. landowner 1994 Chipman, W.

22 June 2015 © Staffordshire Ecological Record, 2015 Page 1 of 3 The Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford. ST17 0WT 20/01/76 Staffordshire Ecological Record Ecological Site Report Produced in GeoConservation © SER, HWEHT 2003 Site Description Source: Cadman & Henshall, 2003 Summary: At first sight this site appears to be an area of rank grassland dominated by ruderals and vigorous grasses. However, after a closer look the site consists of several habitat types, is botanically diverse and supports several rare and uncommon plant species.

The site stretches 4ha and is enclosed by the Bourne Brook on the north and west sides, the Mill brook along the southern boundary and the River Tame crosses the north-eastern corner of the site. A band of dense ruderal vegetation including Himalayan balsam follows the watercourses. Along the banks of the Tame and the Mill Brook crack willow (several of which appeared to be hollow) and alder are frequent, these trees along with the dense ruderal strip provide excellent resting opportunities for otters. The Mill Brook and Bourne brook support much emergent vegetation including water forget-me-not, fools watercress and flote grass. Soft rush and reed sweet-grass are frequent along the margins. Both of the brooks especially the Bourne Brook look like favourable water vole habitat.

There is a dried up pond and an area of swamp like vegetation consisting mainly of reed sweet-grass, reed canary-grass, soft rush and tufted hair-grass and hairy sedge are also present. This area looks excellent for a variety of wildlife including grass snake, frogs, toads (possibly newts) and a wide range of invertebrates.

Finer grasses with fewer ruderal species typify the western section of the site. Lady's bedstraw and lesser stichwort are frequent in this section

Autumn crocus are found at the two locations highlighted during the pervious survey and one additional location (see map), however there appears to be fewer than was mentioned in 1994. This is probably due to the increased amount of vigorous grasses and ruderals.

The site has similarities to Broad meadow (a grade 1 SBI in Tamworth) Harvest mice were found at this site in 2002.

To prevent this site becoming degraded by the invasion of vigorous grasses and ruderals a grazing regime must be established and implemented in the very near future. Source: Arnold, 1995 Summary: In 1995 M.Arnold reported than, due to the drought, water levels fell and the site was quite heavily grazed by the horses. He expressed concern that the site could become over grazed. Grazing pressure obviously need quite delicate balancing here as previous indications were that pressure had been insufficient.

22 June 2015 © Staffordshire Ecological Record, 2015 Page 2 of 3 The Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford. ST17 0WT 20/01/76 Staffordshire Ecological Record Ecological Site Report Produced in GeoConservation © SER, HWEHT 2003 Source: Arnold, Lawley & Hill, 1994 Summary: The site lies within the flood plain of the River Tame. It is bounded by the River Tame, the Bourne Brook and the Mill Brook. It is an unimproved wet pasture, which is a rare habitat in the District.

The main feature of the site are the large numbers of autumn crocus (up to 400 plants, occupying an area of approx. 40x30m) which can be found amongst the tall vegetation. There are a number of other spercies which are rare or uncommon in Staffordshire, including meadow rue, greater burnet and pignut. Wetter areas have reed sweet-grass swapm. Overall species diversity is high.

The first impression of the site is of very rank vegetation, with dominant nettles, cock's-foot, etc. The rankness of the site seems to be due to lack of management, coupled with a high nutrient status (from flood water). Neighbours from Brook End mentioned during the site visit that there had been no grazing in the past five years. Maurice Arnold mentioned that when the water level in the stream is low, horses from the adjoining field enter the site so limited gazing can occur. Bibliography described Cadman, D. & Henshall, S. (2003) Resurvey of Lichfield District, Staffordshire Wildlife Trust (Wolseley Bridge) described Radford, E. & Bryant, M. (1995) The SBI Resurvey of Lichfield 1995, Staffordshire Wildlife Trust (Sandon, Staffordshire)

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22 June 2015 © Staffordshire Ecological Record, 2015 Page 3 of 3 The Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford. ST17 0WT 20/01/76 Staffordshire Ecological Record Ecological Site Report Produced in GeoConservation © SER, HWEHT 2003 Administrative Areas based on the National Biodiversity Network Dictionary © NBN, 1999-2002 Site Key: 20/10/16 Site Type: Neutral grassland {B} Site Name: Dosthill Park Grid Ref: SK211006 GB Vice-County Warwickshire, E District (74-) Tamworth, Staffordshire, England Keywords Keyword Details Date condition management Reduce grazing pressure in the areas of rich grassland 1998 recommendations Local Site Status NI 197 Site Baseline - Advice Mar 08 Retained SBI (ex-Grade 1 15/8/06 SBI) Site of Biological no date Importance uncategorised local keywords Original Recorder Code 731 no date Site Designation Criteria General 15/8/06 Chair of Designation: Cadman, Mr David Designation Cmttee: AG, AL, JS, MP, CS, DC, JW, JS, AC General 18/8/98 Chair of Designation: Hill, Mr Roger N. Designation Cmttee: GW, AL, SL Conservation Status Status Details Date Local Wildlife Site no date Biotopes (Habitats) Code Habitat Area (ha) A1121 Woodland: broadleaved, plantation, high forest 1.05 A21 Scrub: dense/continuous (dry) 0.09 A31 Parkland/scattered trees: broad-leaved B222 Grassland: neutral, semi-improved, lowland 8.87 B52 Grassland: marshy, lowland 0.65 F21 Marginal/inundation: marginal G101 Open water: standing, small ponds G201 Open water: springs and small streams J211 Boundaries, intact hedge, species-rich J222 Boundaries, defunct hedge, species-poor J231 Boundaries, hedge with trees, species-rich

22 June 2015 © Staffordshire Ecological Record, 2015 Page 1 of 6 The Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford. ST17 0WT 20/10/16 Staffordshire Ecological Record Ecological Site Report Produced in GeoConservation © SER, HWEHT 2003 Dimensions Dimension Value/units altitude 65m area 12.ha Contacts field surveyor (staff) 19/6/06 Squire, Jez field surveyor (staff) 19/6/06 Cantrell, Ann field surveyor (staff) 19/6/06 Weightman, Judith field surveyor 28/4/98 - 6/5/98 Allen, Richard J. landowner 1998 Tamworth Borough Council Site Description Source: Cantrell, et al, 2006 Summary: Dosthill Park

The site comprises a range of habitat types with areas of woodland, neutral grassland and marshy grassland present. The main area of interest is predominantly in the wetter areas, where little change has taken place and this area appears as described in the 1998 report. The site appears to have degraded elsewhere, particularly in the horse grazed neutral fields.

The marshy grassland areas contain most of the diversity. The field at the southwestern corner appears to be unmanaged and is surrounded by ditches and hedgerows, access into the field is difficult. It contains a suite of wetland species, some of which are found less often in Staffordshire including, abundant brown sedge (listed as uncommon in Staffordshire), with stands of common meadow-rue, which is listed as rare in the county. More common species are prevalent throughout the site, tufted hair-grass; common marsh-bedstraw; soft rush; great willowherb; meadowsweet and water horsetail. Reed canary-grass dominates near to the ditch at the western end of the field. An additional marshy grassland area is situated along the drain to the northeast, which was not present in the 1998 survey and is therefore likely to have extended out from the drain since this time. It contains additional wetland species such as branched bur-reed, common reed, hemlock water-dropwort (considered uncommon), reed sweet-grass, celery-leaved buttercup, marsh foxtail, jointed rush and water plantain.

The fields to the north of the site had been mapped as semi-improved neutral grassland. However, during the current survey these had been mown and are of limited species interest, now comprising amenity grassland value only.

The previously mapped area of unimproved neutral grassland has also deteriorated since the last survey in 1998. Much less hay rattle, which was locally abundant in 1998 and less pignut is present, though common knapweed has appeared to have increased (now locally abundant) in frequency along with Yorkshire fog and hairy sedge since the last survey. The most likelt cause of the degradation is overgrazing by horses.

The semi-improved neutral grassland areas have also been subjected to inappropriate management and have been heavily grazed by horses. This has led to a very closely cropped sward in many of the fields and is likely to have led to a decline in the species diversity of the

22 June 2015 © Staffordshire Ecological Record, 2015 Page 2 of 6 The Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford. ST17 0WT 20/10/16 Staffordshire Ecological Record Ecological Site Report Produced in GeoConservation © SER, HWEHT 2003 site. There are many patches of bare ground, or areas that have developed large stands of tall ruderal vegetation dominated by common nettle, with frequent creeping thistle, broad-leaved dock and common Ragwort. Scrub encroachment is also evident.

The field to the east of the site which flanks the road, however, had not been grazed or mown at the time of survey and although the sward is dominated by grasses such as Yorkshire-fog, finer grasses are also found including sweet vernal-grass. Furthermore, the grassland contains forbs such as frequent pignut and occasional field woodrush, common sorrel and common knapweed.

22 June 2015 © Staffordshire Ecological Record, 2015 Page 3 of 6 The Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford. ST17 0WT 20/10/16 Staffordshire Ecological Record Ecological Site Report Produced in GeoConservation © SER, HWEHT 2003 Source: Allen, 6/5/98 Summary: Semi-improved fields and parkland, with a small remnant of unimproved neutral grassland, a wet meadow, woodland, and a network of drains, streams and hedgerows.

The site is located at Dosthill, 3km to the south of central Tamworth and occupies the land between the A51 (Tamworth Road) and the River Tame. Most of the land to the north and the east has been developed for housing, with a large arable (rape) field to the south. The area to the west and Southwest of the site, adjacent to the river is amenity grassland (sports fields) with little botanical interest.

Dosthill Park is owned and managed by Tamworth Borough Council, but according to the interpretation board many of the surveyed fields are not part of the park itself, although they have footpaths running through them. The north-eastern part of the site consists of open parkland, while the south-eastern area consists of small fields, several of which are grazed by horses.

The Wet Meadow and Drains:

The wet meadow, in the south-west corner of the site is surrounded by drains and hedges, with a fence along the short north-eastern edge to prevent horses entering from the adjacent field.

This field was ungrazed at the time of the survey and contains marshy grassland with a sward of Yorkshire Fog, Tufted Hair-grass, Meadow Foxtail and patches of Reed Canary-grass and Reed Sweet-grass. Soft Rush is also present and Brown Sedge is frequent in places. Amongst the grasses and sedges are a rich variety of typical wetland broadleaved species, including large patches of Meadowsweet, with Cuckooflower, Wild Angelica, Marsh Bedstraw and Marsh Marigold. Of particular importance is the large patch of Meadow Rue by the drain in the north-eastern corner of the field. This species is listed as being rare in the county in the Staffordshire Checklist (Hopkins 1985). Several species associated with slightly drier grassland communities also occur occasionally, including Pignut, Greater Burnet and Meadow Vetchling.

The drains that border the wet meadow extend throughout the rest of the site are generally rich in aquatic and marginal vegetation when not heavily shaded by adjacent hedges. The marginal vegetation is typically composed of Reed Canary-grass, Lesser Pond Sedge and Reed Sweet-grass, with Meadowsweet and occasional Water Plantain, Great Willowherb, Celery-leaved Buttercup and Water Horsetail. The drains themselves are choked with vegetation in places, including dense blankets of Common water-starwort, Round-leaved Water-crowfoot and Floating Sweet-grass.

The Unimproved Neutral Grassland:

The richest area of grassland occurs in the small field at the centre of the site, as shown on the habitat map. A large part of this field is unimproved neutral grassland, with a sward composed mainly of Sweet Vernal-grass, with Crested Dog's-tail, Red Fescue, Meadow Foxtail and Yorkshire Fog. Within the grass sward are several species which normally only occur in old, unimproved grassland, most notably Yellow Rattle, which is frequent

22 June 2015 © Staffordshire Ecological Record, 2015 Page 4 of 6 The Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford. ST17 0WT 20/10/16 Staffordshire Ecological Record Ecological Site Report Produced in GeoConservation © SER, HWEHT 2003 throughout this area and abundant in places. Pignut, another indicator of old grassland is also abundant, as is Field Woodrush. Other species present, which are less sensitive to agricultural improvement include Common Cat's-ear, Black Knapweed, Common Mouse-ear, Lesser Stitchwort, Autumn Hawkbit and Ribwort Plantain.

This field was grazed by horses at the time of the survey and the grass sward was closely cropped, although there were none of the large bare patches which occur in adjacent fields. It also appears that some areas of this field (see habitat map) have had fertiliser applied in the past, resulting in the lush growth of species such as Meadow Foxtail.

Semi-improved Neutral Grassland:

The remaining grassland at the site is semi-improved and generally poorer than the field described above. However, there are still botanically rich areas within this, usually marked by patches of Pignut or Field Woodrush. The frequency and extent of these richer areas depend upon the degree of agricultural improvement and their management.

The two fields on the southern edge of the site, south of the stream are heavily grazed by horses and contain large areas of bare ground. The eastern field is the richer of the two and contains very well defined ridge and furrow features, suggesting it has never been ploughed. This grassland is very rich in places, with patches of Pignut, Field Woodrush, Bird's-foot trefoil, Common Cat's-ear and a range of other species. Scattered Hawthorn scrub is also present and where it is densest (by the hedge) it provides some protection from grazing. The western field is much poorer and species such as Pignut and Field Woodrush are mainly restricted to the fenced bank above the stream.

The field on the eastern edge of the site (between the unimproved field and Tamworth Road) was not grazed at the time of the survey and contained a tall grass sward of Meadow Foxtail, Sweet Vernal Grass, Crested Dog's-tail, Cock's-foot and Perennial Rye-grass. Pignut is frequent throughout the field, with small patches of Field Woodrush, Bird's-foot Trefoil and several clumps of Greater Burnet. Three mature Oak trees are also present in this field.

The grassland in the northern part of the site is part of Dosthill Park and is mown. Although large amounts of Perennial Rye grass are present in places, there are still richer areas with abundant Pignut, Field Woodrush, Common Cat's-ear and Sweet Vernal-grass.

The Hedgerows:

The hedgerows at the site are relatively high and thick, with occasional mature Oak and Sycamore trees. There are also earth banks in places, and the hedges bordering the drains and streams tend to be richest. Hawthorn is dominant in most stretches of hedge, with Elder, Dog Rose, Blackthorn, Holly, and willows adjacent to the watercourses. Climbers such as White Bryony and Hedge Bindweed are also present.

The most common ground flora species are Ivy, Goose-grass, Nettle and Lesser Celandine, but a good range of other hedgerow species are also present. These include Bluebell, Dog's Mercury, Common Dog-violet, Red Campion, Cow Parsley, Garlic Mustard and Greater Stitchwort.

22 June 2015 © Staffordshire Ecological Record, 2015 Page 5 of 6 The Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford. ST17 0WT 20/10/16 Staffordshire Ecological Record Ecological Site Report Produced in GeoConservation © SER, HWEHT 2003 The Woodland:

A mixture of scrub and planted immature woodland occupies the area between the stream and the drain, on the western edge of the site (shown on the habitat map). The canopy is not yet developed and the woodland contains large open areas, particularly in the wetland by the stream. The main tree and scrub species present are Hawthorn, Elder, and a species of maple, Horse Chestnut, Cherry and Blackthorn, with abundant Crack Willow in the wet areas. The ground flora is composed mainly of Nettle, Cow Parsley, Goose grass and Lesser Celandine. In the open wet areas there are also patches of Himalayan Balsam and Reed Canary grass, with occasional Meadowsweet, Reed Sweet-grass, Great Willowherb and Cuckooflower.

The steep bank above the drain supports a more mature woodland, with a canopy of Oak and an understorey of Holly and English Elm. The ground flora is also richer here and includes Bluebell, Dog's-mercury, Broad Buckler-fern, Foxglove and Yellow Archangel, which is an ancient woodland indicator species.

Fauna at the site:

The diversity of habitats at the site support a wide range of animal species, including a large population of common birds, and butterflies such as Orange Tip, Peacock and Small Tortoiseshell. A Fox was also seen in the woodland. Bibliography unknown Allen, R.J. & Henegan, K. (1998) The SBI Resurvey of Tamworth Borough 1998, Staffordshire Wildlife Trust (Sandon, Stafford) described Cantrell, A. and Squire, J. (2006) Tame Valley Habitat Survey, Staffordshire Wildlife Trust (Stafford)

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22 June 2015 © Staffordshire Ecological Record, 2015 Page 6 of 6 The Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford. ST17 0WT 20/10/16 Staffordshire Ecological Record Ecological Site Report Produced in GeoConservation © SER, HWEHT 2003 Administrative Areas based on the National Biodiversity Network Dictionary © NBN, 1999-2002 Site Key: 20/11/87 Site Type: Neutral grassland {B} Site Name: Beauchamp Industrial Park Grid Ref: SK218017 (centred on) GB Vice-County Warwickshire, E District (74-) Tamworth, Staffordshire, England Keywords Keyword Details Date Local Site Status Potential SBI 2006 Site of Biological 15/8/06 Importance Site Designation Criteria General 15/8/06 Chair of Designation: Cadman, Mr David Designation Cmttee: AG, AL, JS, MP, CS, DC, JW, JS, AC Conservation Status Status Details Date Local Wildlife Site 15/8/06 Biotopes (Habitats) Code Habitat Area (ha) A21 Scrub: dense/continuous 0.822 B22 Grassland: neutral, semi-improved 2.31 Dimensions Dimension Value/units altitude 65m area 3.132ha Contacts record compiler 17/7/06 Cantrell, Ann field surveyor (staff) 22/6/06 Squire, Jez field surveyor (staff) 22/6/06 Cantrell, Ann field surveyor (staff) 22/6/06 Weightman, Judith field surveyor (staff) 22/6/06 Cadman, David Site Description Source: Cantrell, et al, 2006 Summary: This site is located east of Fazeley, off the B5404 road and is sandwiched between the railway line and the B5440 to Belgrave. The site sits behind an industrial area and is adjacent to the historical BAS, Doulton’s Pool, which now has little interest.

The site has been colonised by a range of species but grasses dominate for the most part,

22 June 2015 © Staffordshire Ecological Record, 2015 Page 1 of 3 The Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford. ST17 0WT 20/11/87 Staffordshire Ecological Record Ecological Site Report Produced in GeoConservation © SER, HWEHT 2003 although barer patches are present that contain a different mix of species that are more sparsely distributed.

A number of grasses are present throughout the site; false oat-grass and red fescue are prevalent along with frequent Cock’s-foot, Yorkshire-fog and tufted hair-grass, whilst soft brome and common bent are locally frequent. Perennial rye-grass, sweet vernal-grass and crested dog’s-tail can be found occasionally in the sward.

A diverse flora is present with much of the vegetation indicative of a disturbed and variable habitat with many common species present. They include species such as locally abundant field horsetail; locally frequent oxeye daisy and creeping cinquefoil; perforate St John’s-wort, goat's- beard, common toadflax, colt’s-foot, rosebay willowherb, which are all frequent; black medick, tufted vetch, common vetch, wormwood, dandelion, cut-leaved crane's-bill, spear thistle and broad-leaved dock are all found occasionally.

Many more species indicative of a neutral grassland are either present occasionally or locally frequent and include common cat’s-ear, meadow vetchling, common mouse-ear, yarrow, ribwort plantain and meadow buttercup. Common knapweed, hairy tare, zigzag clover, common sorrel, hop trefoil are all found occasionally along with Lady’s bedstraw and common bird’s-foot-trefoil. Sedge species were also identified at the site with locally abundant false fox-sedge, carnation sedge and locally frequent glaucous sedge.

Some species of note include smooth tare which is listed as very rare in Staffordshire, beaked hawksbeard and wild carrot, which are both introduced species but very rare and uncommon in the county, respectively.

In the less dense areas of vegetation, particularly behind the large industrial building, mouse- ear -hawkweed forms a carpet, where selfheal, beaked hawksbeard and wild carrot can also be found.

Species associated with wetter areas could also be found in small amounts including great burnet, compact rush, hard rush and great willowherb.

Dense and scattered scrub has established throughout the site. The main elements are hawthorn and bramble but snowberry, silver birch, buddleja, broom and field rose are also found. Species such as hedge woundwort, common nettle, horseradish and honeysuckle can be found in the vicinity of the scrub.

To the east of the site, a small stand of heather is located along with a minor amount of wavy hair-grass.

A small area of grassland is also included which is located to the east of the site along the track to the industrial unit. This area of grassland contains additional species such as ribbed melliot and bristly oxtongue (both of which are introduced species that are listed as uncommon in Staffordshire); imperforate St John’s-wort, common centaury (also uncommon in the county) and weld.

A number of other species were recorded including yellow meadow ants, meadow brown butterfly and common blue damselfly. 22 June 2015 © Staffordshire Ecological Record, 2015 Page 2 of 3 The Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford. ST17 0WT 20/11/87 Staffordshire Ecological Record Ecological Site Report Produced in GeoConservation © SER, HWEHT 2003 Bibliography described Cantrell, A. and Squire, J. (2006) Tame Valley Habitat Survey, Staffordshire Wildlife Trust (Stafford)

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22 June 2015 © Staffordshire Ecological Record, 2015 Page 3 of 3 The Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford. ST17 0WT 20/11/87 Staffordshire Ecological Record Ecological Site Report Produced in GeoConservation © SER, HWEHT 2003 Administrative Areas based on the National Biodiversity Network Dictionary © NBN, 1999-2002 Site Key: 20/20/41 Site Type: Open mosaic habitats on previously developed land {P} Site Name: Hockley (west of) Grid Ref: SK224001 GB Vice-County Warwickshire, E District (74-) Tamworth, Staffordshire, England Keywords Keyword Details Date Local Site Status Historical SBI (ex-Grade 1982 1 SBI) rejected SBI 1998 Site of Biological 15/8/06 Importance uncategorised local keywords Original Recorder Code 462 no date Site Designation Criteria General 15/8/06 Chair of Designation: Cadman, Mr David Designation Cmttee: AG, AL, JS, MP, CS, DC, JW, JS, AC General 28/1/99 Chair of Designation: Hill, Mr Roger N. Designation Cmttee: GW, AL, SL Conservation Status Status Details Date Local Wildlife Site 15/8/06 Biotopes (Habitats) Code Habitat Area (ha) A111 Woodland: broadleaved, semi-natural 0.59 A22 Scrub: scattered 2.591 B21 Grassland: neutral, unimproved 1.825 B22 Grassland: neutral, semi-improved 2.97 C11 Tall herb and fern: Bracken, continuous 0.88 C31 Tall herb and fern: other, tall ruderal 0.053 F21 Marginal/inundation: marginal G2 Open water: running water Dimensions Dimension Value/units altitude 69-70m area 4.4ha

22 June 2015 © Staffordshire Ecological Record, 2015 Page 1 of 5 The Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford. ST17 0WT 20/20/41 Staffordshire Ecological Record Ecological Site Report Produced in GeoConservation © SER, HWEHT 2003 Contacts field surveyor (staff) 16/6/06 Squire, Jez field surveyor (staff) 16/6/06 Cantrell, Ann field surveyor (staff) 16/6/06 Weightman, Judith field surveyor (staff) 16/6/06 Cadman, David field surveyor 13/7/82 Shanks, Sue landowner no date Tamworth Borough Council field surveyor no date Henegan, Kevin Site Description Source: Cantrell, et al, 2006 Summary: The site is located off Hedging Lane to the west of Hockley and is thought to have been an old quarry area, which was then used for landfill. The site has a proposed housing development plan in progress for which a grass snake survey by Middlemarch (commissioned in 2002) has been undertaken.

The site consists of unimproved grassland, scrub and a drain to the south-west of the grassland. Most of the interest is held in the grassland where a diverse, ephemeral mix of species has developed that are typical of such recombinant sites. Many of the floral species found are uncommon or very rare in the county and hence the site has a high botanical and conservation interest.

The sward consists of a range of grasses, some of which are typical of disturbed ground including locally frequent barren brome and abundant false oat-grass. Coarse grasses such as cock’s-foot and perennial rye-grass are also frequent with abundant Yorkshire-fog. However, there are a number of finer grasses such as frequent crested dog’s-tail, common bent, sweet vernal-grass (though this is mainly confined to the far southeast of the site), locally abundant tufted hair-grass, meadow foxtail and sheep’s fescue.

The herbaceous species are of high botanical interest, many of which are typical of, or associated with, basic soils and could indicate the site has had some degree of lime input. Such species include frequent wild carrot; occasional dropwort (very rare in Staffordshire); fox and cubs, locally frequent zigzag clover, cowslip and grass vetchling (again a very rare county species).

Additional species found in the grassland which are of high conservation interest and very rare or rare in the county include smooth tare, hare’s-foot clover and two species of orchid, locally frequent bee orchid and one spike of southern marsh-orchid.

Four introduced species of significance include occasional blue-eyed grass, beaked hawksbeard, bristly oxtongue (all very rare in Staffordshire), and ribbed melliot (uncommon in the county).

More common species typical of neutral grassland are also found including locally abundant creeping cinquefoil; frequent Ribwort plantain, cat’s-ear, meadow buttercup, common bird’s- foot-trefoil and yarrow; occasional common knapweed, common mouse-ear; locally frequent black medick, lesser trefoil, hop trefoil (uncommon in the county), oxeye daisy, lesser

22 June 2015 © Staffordshire Ecological Record, 2015 Page 2 of 5 The Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford. ST17 0WT 20/20/41 Staffordshire Ecological Record Ecological Site Report Produced in GeoConservation © SER, HWEHT 2003 stichwort, selfheal, creeping buttercup and meadow vetchling.

Closer to the drain, where the grassland becomes slightly damper, species such as compact rush, soft rush, great willowherb, creeping-jenny (uncommon in Staffordshire), imperforate St John’s-wort, greater bird’s-foot-trefoil and marsh thistle are found. Two sedge species were also identified at the site, locally frequent hairy sedge and glaucous sedge.

The area to the southeast has an east to west gradient and mainly consists of scattered scrub with pockets of remnant grassland. One small area of grassland has species associated with more acidic conditions and where heath bedstraw, tormentil and common sorrel are located. The remaining areas is covered with scrub consisting of hawthorn, crack willow and bramble.

Species associated with disturbed areas and very common species are also found occasionally such as common toadflax, greater plantain, colt’s foot, goat’s-beard, rosebay willowherb, common and hoary Ragwort, curled dock, broad-leaved dock, daisy, dandelion, redshank, mugwort, creeping and spear thistle, with locally abundant field horsetail also present.

A number of garden escapees are found throughout the site and these include large-flowered evening-primrose, yellow loosestrife, red valerian, periwinkle, cornflower, apple mint and spearmint.

Dense scrub and scrub encroachment is apparent throughout the site and consists of frequent hawthorn, crack willow and goat willow and occasional dog rose, broom, locally frequent bramble, honeysuckle and hedge bindweed. Other species mainly confined to the dense scrub include hedge woundwort, cleavers, nettle and hogweed. One notable species within the scrub is bloody crane's-bill which only has 24 other records in the county.

Other species recorded at the site include a heron, blue-tailed damselfly, common blue damselfly, cinnabar moth, six-spotted burnet moth and meadow brown butterfly.

The locations of the very rare species were recorded:

Bloody crane's-bill, SK 22253 00231 Grass vetchling, SK 22277 00323 Blue eyed-grass, SK 22277 00323

22 June 2015 © Staffordshire Ecological Record, 2015 Page 3 of 5 The Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford. ST17 0WT 20/20/41 Staffordshire Ecological Record Ecological Site Report Produced in GeoConservation © SER, HWEHT 2003 Source: Henegan, 6/8/98 Summary: This is a more or less triangular area of rough grassland, starting to scrub up, with a drain running through it. It has a slight slope downwards from cast to west. It is bounded on the north side by domestic and industrial land/buildings, on the southwest by an industrial estate and a landfill site. On the east side is residential property. The ground is uneven under foot with dry ditches and dense, high vegetation in places, which makes it quite difficult to get round the site.

Woodland: broadleaf semi-natural

There is a small area of woodland on the eastern edge of the site which consists mostly of crack willow with occasional oak. There is not much of a shrub layer but there are some hawthorn, elder and goat willow. Again the ground layer is very sparse and is dominated by Yorkshire fog, bramble and bracken.

Tall herb and fern.

To the west of the broadleaf woodland lies an area of more or less continuous bracken mixed with the occasional bramble.

Grassland: neutral semi-improved with scattered Scrub.

The greater part of the site is composed of very rough semi-improved grassland with scattered scrub. The scrub species are mainly hawthorn with some grey willow and oak. The dominant grasses are false oatgrass and tufted hairgrass but also frequent are Yorkshire fog, creeping bent, perennial rye and red fescue. Sweet vernal grass is also present but not in great quantity. Forbs include rosebay willowherb, ribwort plantain, ragwort, the three very common thistles, mugwort, common knapweed, weld, creeping and meadow buttercup and tormentil.

Marginal vegetation.

From the centre to the northwest of the site runs a small shallow ditch with quite a good mix of marginal vegetation including frequent soft and conglomerate rush and reedmace. Also present are fool's watercress, bittersweet and great willowherb. All in all a rather uninspiring site with no species of particular interest. Source: Shanks, 13/7/82 Summary: The site comprises of a group of neglected and abandoned small fields. The fields do not appear to be grazed, with young oaks and scrub encroaching into the fields. The site seems to be freely used by the public and the fields are criss-crossed with footpaths. The hedges surrounding the fields have been left uncut and now provide good shelter belts. The land is possibly ear-marked for future urban development. Bibliography unknown Allen, R.J. & Henegan, K. (1998) The SBI Resurvey of Tamworth Borough 1998, Staffordshire Wildlife Trust (Sandon, Stafford)

22 June 2015 © Staffordshire Ecological Record, 2015 Page 4 of 5 The Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford. ST17 0WT 20/20/41 Staffordshire Ecological Record Ecological Site Report Produced in GeoConservation © SER, HWEHT 2003 described Cantrell, A. and Squire, J. (2006) Tame Valley Habitat Survey, Staffordshire Wildlife Trust (Stafford) described SNCT (County Survey) (1984) The Phase 1 Survey of Staffordshire - 1978-1984, Staffordshire Nature Conservation Trust (Sandon, Staffs.)

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22 June 2015 © Staffordshire Ecological Record, 2015 Page 5 of 5 The Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford. ST17 0WT 20/20/41 Staffordshire Ecological Record Ecological Site Report Produced in GeoConservation © SER, HWEHT 2003 Administrative Areas based on the National Biodiversity Network Dictionary © NBN, 1999-2002 Site Key: 20/22/70 Site Type: Rivers and streams {B} Site Name: Kettle Brook Grid Ref: SK227020 GB Vice-County Warwickshire, E District (74-) Tamworth, Staffordshire, England Keywords Keyword Details Date Local Site Status Biodiversity Alert Site Retain BAS status 2006 Biodiversity Alert Site 18/8/98 Retained BAS (ex-Grade 15/8/06 2 SBI) uncategorised local keywords Original Recorder Code 734 no date Site Designation Criteria General 15/8/06 Chair of Designation: Cadman, Mr David Designation Cmttee: AG, AL, JS, MP, CS, DC, JW, JS, AC General 18/8/98 Chair of Designation: Hill, Mr Roger N. Designation Cmttee: GW, AL, SL Conservation Status Status Details Date Part of LNR parts of the BAS are outside the LNR 2005 boundary Biotopes (Habitats) Code Habitat Area (ha) A1111 Woodland: broadleaved, semi-natural, high forest 0.48 A1121 Woodland: broadleaved, plantation, high forest 0.12 A21 Scrub: dense/continuous (mixed) 0.32 A22 Scrub: scattered (mixed) A33 Parkland/scattered trees: mixed B222 Grassland: neutral, semi-improved, lowland 15.38 F12 Swamp: tall fen vegetation 0.20 F21 Marginal/inundation: marginal G103 Open water: standing, lakes 0.5-5ha 2.85 G202 Open water: streams & rivers 1-3m wide 1.16 Dimensions Dimension Value/units area 20.5ha

25 June 2015 © Staffordshire Ecological Record, 2015 Page 1 of 4 The Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford. ST17 0WT 20/22/70 Staffordshire Ecological Record Ecological Site Report Produced in GeoConservation © SER, HWEHT 2003 Contacts field surveyor (staff) 15/6/06 Squire, Jez field surveyor (staff) 15/6/06 Cantrell, Ann field surveyor (staff) 15/6/06 Weightman, Judith field surveyor 21/4/98 Allen, Richard J. landowner 1998 Tamworth Borough Council Site Description Source: Cantrell, et al, 2006 Summary: The site is mainly as described in the previous report in 1998. However, additional areas of woodland which were not previously mapped have been included. Furthermore, some sections of grassland though containing some species diversity are amenity grassland and had been cut at the time of the current survey. Mowing of the banks along the water bodies should leave at least a 1 metre buffer strip to allow a denser fringe of marginal vegetation to develop.

An area of woodland near to Centurion Park is much more extensive than previously mapped and the grassland to the southwest of the woodland has developed a rank sward that is rather species poor.

25 June 2015 © Staffordshire Ecological Record, 2015 Page 2 of 4 The Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford. ST17 0WT 20/22/70 Staffordshire Ecological Record Ecological Site Report Produced in GeoConservation © SER, HWEHT 2003 Source: Allen, 21/4/98 Summary: Man-made lakes, wet woodland and semi-improved grassland linked by Kettle Brook, and surrounded by landscaped parkland, forming a green corridor through central Tamworth.

The site extends for approximately 3.5km, between Glascote in the north-west and the borough boundary near Centurian Park in the south-east. It is owned by Tamworth Borough Council and heavily used by the public, with a network of footpaths and cycle tracks. The Site of Biological Importance contains only the less intensively managed areas along the brook. This includes the lakes, the brook and its banks, and the areas of rough grassland on the steeper slopes of the valley, as shown on the habitat map. The surrounding areas of amenity grassland and tree planting have less wildlife value, but form an important corridor, linking the areas of interest. Beyond the amenity areas the land is urban and the A5 borders most of the northern part of the site.

The Brook:

Kettle Brook is 2-4m wide and flows from south-east to north-west. Throughout most of its length the banks are re-enforced with concreted rock walls. Aquatic and marginal vegetation is sparse and includes species such as Brooklime, Common Water-starwort, Short-fruited Willowherb, Wild Angelica, Fool's Water-cress, Common Reedmace, Yellow Iris, Gipsywort and Floating Sweet-grass. Sections of the brook are also bordered by Alder and several species of Willow.

A narrow strip of grassland (up to 3m wide) adjacent to the brook contains many species which are not present in the surrounding amenity grassland. These include occasional Cuckooflower, Pignut, Greater Burnet, Meadow Vetchling, Black Knapweed and Creeping Cinquefoil.

The brook is culverted [piped] in several sections, where it passes under road embankments. At the north-west end of the site the brook splits into 2, cutting off a triangle of land adjacent to the railway, which has been colonised by dense willow scrub.

The Lakes:

In the northern part of the site weirs have been constructed along Kettle Brook, creating 3 lakes, one on the northern side of the A5 and two to the south. All three lakes are surrounded by concreted stone banks and bordered by a very narrow and patchy strip of marginal vegetation, similar in composition to that along the brook. The middle lake also contains a large island, which supports dense Hawthorn, Elder and Bramble scrub. All three lakes have a large population of Mallards, with several Mute Swans and Coots.

In the central part of the site, between Stoneydelph Lane and the A5, two more lakes have recently been constructed. These are fed by storm runoff from the A5 and feed into Kettle Brook. A very small reedbed has been planted between the two lakes, which is designed to remove pollutants from the runoff water. The marginal vegetation of the large lake consists mainly of Common Reedmace, which forms a large stand along the southern bank, and Hard Rush. The area between this lake and the A5 has been planted with a range of broadleaved

25 June 2015 © Staffordshire Ecological Record, 2015 Page 3 of 4 The Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford. ST17 0WT 20/22/70 Staffordshire Ecological Record Ecological Site Report Produced in GeoConservation © SER, HWEHT 2003 trees including Maple and Ash.The ground to the east of the lakes has been colonised, or seeded with, a range of grassland species including Yorkshire Fog, Cock's-foot, Red Fescue, Red Clover and Common Vetch.

A similar, but smaller, lake has been constructed to hold A5 runoff to the south-east of the junction with the B5440 (Marlborough Way). This also has a small reedbed, fed by a drainage ditch which contains a rich growth of aquatic plants including Watercress, Common Water- starwort and Canadian Pondweed. The area to the south-east of the drain consists of rough, damp, tussocky grassland of Yorkshire Fog, Tufted Hair-grass, Timothy and False Oatgrass.

The Wet Woodland:

At the southern end of the site, where Kettle Brook passes Centurian Park, an area of wet woodland has developed adjacent to a small lake (marked as Ivy House Farm Lake on the local plan). The woodland canopy is very open and consists mainly of Crack Willow, with frequent Alder. Many of the willows are very old and some have fallen over. In the wettest areas the ground flora contains several typical wetland species, including Opposite-leaved Golden-saxifrage, Remote Sedge and Moschatel, with Reed Canary-grass, Brooklime, Soft Rush, and Large Bittercress.

The drier bank to the south-west of the stream has a canopy of Sweet Chestnut with occasional Oak and scattered bushes of Holly and Rhododendron. The ground flora in this area also contains occasional Bluebell, Dog's-mercury, Foxglove, Broad Buckler-fern, Lesser Celandine and Herb Robert.

Semi-improved Grassland:

The largest area of rough semi-improved grassland occurs at the southern end of the site, between Quarry Hill and the borough boundary. This area is dominated by rank grassland of Yorkshire Fog, Timothy, and Cock's-foot, with areas of Bramble scrub, Gorse and Nettles. Within this are small patches of shorter vegetation, with a grass sward of Red Fescue, Crested Dog's-tail and Common Bent. A wide diversity of other grassland species are also present, such as Field Woodrush, Bird's-foot Trefoil, Ladies Bedstraw, Common Cat's-ear, Creeping Cinquefoil and Black Knapweed. Parts of these slopes have also been planted with Birch, Oak, Hazel, Horse Chestnut, Maple and Cherry. These grassy slopes provide a habitat for small mammals, and a Kestrel was seen hunting in the area.

At the north-western end of the site, between the first lake and the railway, the steep valley sides have been colonised by, or seeded with, a similar grassland community, containing a high proportion of vetches and clovers. Bibliography described Allen, R.J. & Henegan, K. (1998) The SBI Resurvey of Tamworth Borough 1998, Staffordshire Wildlife Trust (Sandon, Stafford)

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25 June 2015 © Staffordshire Ecological Record, 2015 Page 4 of 4 The Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford. ST17 0WT 20/22/70 Staffordshire Ecological Record Ecological Site Report Produced in GeoConservation © SER, HWEHT 2003 Administrative Areas based on the National Biodiversity Network Dictionary © NBN, 1999-2002 Site Key: 20/31/56 Site Type: Wet woodland {P} Site Name: Stoneydelph Wet Woodland Grid Ref: SK235016 (centred on) GB Vice-County Warwickshire, E District (74-) Tamworth, Staffordshire, England Keywords Keyword Details Date Local Site Status Site of Biological 8/7/09 Importance Site Designation Criteria Woodland 8/7/09 Chair of Designation: Cadman, Mr David Designation Cmttee: DC, VB, AM, SL, AG, AL, LO, WW, AE, MP, SB, JP Conservation Status Status Details Date Local Wildlife Site 8/7/09 Part of LNR 2005 Biotopes (Habitats) Code Habitat Area (ha) A111 Woodland: broadleaved, semi-natural 0.94ha F1 Swamp 0.09ha F22 Marginal/inundation: inundation 0.10ha Dimensions Dimension Value/units altitude 54m area 1.13ha Contacts record compiler 8/9/08 Maxwell, Anna L. field surveyor 22/7/08 Maxwell, Anna L. field surveyor 22/7/08 Brooks, Victoria R. landowner 22/7/08 Tamworth Borough Council Site Description Source: Brooks & Maxwell, 2008 Summary: The site is situated in Stoneydelph Park, located to the northeast of the A5, to the west of the B5080 main road, and to the east of Stoneydelph Lane. The site is bordered on the southern side by amenity grassland with scattered trees, a broad-leaved woodland is adjacent to the western side, a footpath borders the eastern side with dense scrub to the east of the footpath and a housing estate borders the north. 25 June 2015 © Staffordshire Ecological Record, 2015 Page 1 of 2 The Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford. ST17 0WT 20/31/56 Staffordshire Ecological Record Ecological Site Report Produced in GeoConservation © SER, HWEHT 2003

The site covers an area of approximately 1.13 hectares and consists mainly of broad-leaved wet woodland with an area of swamp situated from southwest to northeast of the site, with inundation vegetation surrounding the northeast area of the swamp, and a small brook running from the west of the site flowing into the western side of the area of swamp.

Abundant Alder and frequent Crack Willow dominate the tree canopy with occasional Ash, Sycamore and Grey Willow. The under-storey layer has occasional Holly, Hawthorn and Rhododendron.

Bramble and Ivy dominate the ground flora however; there are a number of other species present including frequent Brooklime, Floating Sweet-grass, Fool’s-water-cress and Woody Nightshade, occasional Soft Rush, Hairy Brome and Rosebay Willowherb, with locally frequent patches of Lords-and-Ladies and Garlic Mustard. There are a number of species of interest on the site such as, locally frequent Yellow Iris, Common Figwort and Honeysuckle.

The inundation vegetation surrounding the swamp area is dominated by Hemp-agrimony and Lesser Pond Sedge, with locally frequent Hairy Sedge and occasional Wood Avens and Marsh Marigold, a notable species of interest.

The associated features such as the presence of a wood bank and ditch and more than 5% of the total area consisting of scattered scrub, both contribute to the woodland score.

The site is a suitable candidate for SBI status and is an important UK BAP and SBAP habitat. However, there is a lot of litter and fly-tipping located to the northeast side of the site where the housing estate backs onto the area. Therefore, an appropriate management regime needs to be introduced to remove all the litter and fly-tipping present.

Furthermore, it would be advisable to remove the Rhododendron present as it is a notable invasive species and will spread throughout the woodland. Clearing the Rhododendron will allow greater ground flora species diversity. Bibliography described Brooks, V. & Maxwell, A. (2008) Tamworth Phase One Survey, ()

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25 June 2015 © Staffordshire Ecological Record, 2015 Page 2 of 2 The Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford. ST17 0WT 20/31/56 Staffordshire Ecological Record Ecological Site Report Produced in GeoConservation © SER, HWEHT 2003 Administrative Areas based on the National Biodiversity Network Dictionary © NBN, 1999-2002 Site Key: 29/19/06 Site Type: Neutral grassland {B} Site Name: Dosthill Quarry Grassland Grid Ref: SP210996 (centred on) GB Vice-County Warwickshire, E District (74-) Tamworth, Staffordshire, England Keywords Keyword Details Date Local Site Status Biodiversity Alert Site 8/7/09 Site Designation Criteria Grassland 8/7/09 Chair of Designation: Cadman, Mr David Designation Cmttee: DC, VB, AM, SL, AG, AL, LO, WW, AE, MP, SB, JP Biotopes (Habitats) Code Habitat Area (ha) B22 Grassland: neutral, semi-improved 0.28ha Dimensions Dimension Value/units altitude 90m area 0.28ha Contacts record compiler 5/9/08 Brooks, Victoria R. landowner 11/8/08 Ball, J field surveyor (staff) 11/8/08 Maxwell, Anna L. field surveyor (staff) 11/8/08 Brooks, Victoria R. Site Description Source: Brooks & Maxwell, 2008 Summary: The site is situated directly to the west of Mountside, to the west of Dosthill High Street (A51), to the south of Dosthill Quarry and to the east of the River Tame. The site is bordered on the east and west side by poor semi-improved grassland with dense scrub along the northern side and amenity grassland to the south, which is incorporated within Mountside garden.

The site covers an area of approximately 0.28 hectares that consists mainly of semi-improved neutral grassland. The site is situated on a slope of a disused quarry and a fence borders the eastern and southern perimeters of the site.

False Oat-grass dominates the semi-improved grassland with frequent Cock’s-foot, Common Bent, Germander Speedwell and Red Fescue; locally frequent Creeping Cinquefoil and Creeping Thistle, occasional Bramble, Common Ragwort, Common Nettle and Lesser Stitchwort. Dandelion, Broad-leaved Dock and Timothy are also found in low frequencies on 22 June 2015 © Staffordshire Ecological Record, 2015 Page 1 of 2 The Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford. ST17 0WT 29/19/06 Staffordshire Ecological Record Ecological Site Report Produced in GeoConservation © SER, HWEHT 2003 the site.

There are a number of species of interest including frequent Lady’s Bedstraw, locally frequent Common Knapweed, with Common Restharrow and Wild Liquorice, which are both a notably rare species in Staffordshire, occasional Harebell, Yarrow, Burnet Saxifrage, Common Bird’s-foot-trefoil and Ribwort Plantain. Common Sorrel, Autumn Hawkbit and Common Mouse-ear also occur in low frequencies on the site.

An Elephant Hawkmoth Caterpillar was also found on the site.

John Ball owns the site however it is not currently managed. As a management recommendation grassland sites require only one or two cuts a year. The main cut should be done during August to allow the plants to flower, fruit and set seed. After cutting the dead vegetation should be removed from the site. Grazing could also be introduced onto the site as an alternative to cutting, which will have the same desired effect. This prevents the coarse grasses from taking over and allows the more uncommon species to survive. The dense scrub situated on the northern border of the site, is encroaching onto the grassland area, this will dominate the site if an appropriate management regime is not introduced to relieve this problem. Clearing the encroaching scrub for example, will give rise to greater ground flora species diversity. Bibliography described Brooks, V. & Maxwell, A. (2008) Tamworth Phase One Survey, ()

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22 June 2015 © Staffordshire Ecological Record, 2015 Page 2 of 2 The Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford. ST17 0WT 29/19/06 Staffordshire Ecological Record Ecological Site Report Produced in GeoConservation © SER, HWEHT 2003 Administrative Areas based on the National Biodiversity Network Dictionary © NBN, 1999-2002 Site Key: 29/19/07 Site Type: Site Name: Dosthill Quarries Grid Ref: SP210997 GB Vice-County Warwickshire, E District (74-) Tamworth, Staffordshire, England Keywords Keyword Details Date site integrity Site contains 29/19/18, 29/09/66, 20/00/82 and 29/09/86 no date (last two do not appear to exist GCS, 2011). Local Site Status NI 197 Site Management Plan - Quarter 2 Sep 08 Site of Biological 1998 Importance uncategorised local keywords Original Recorder Code 738 no date Site Designation Criteria General 18/8/98 Chair of Designation: Hill, Mr Roger N. Designation Cmttee: GW, AL, SL Conservation Status Status Details Date Local Wildlife Site 1998 Biotopes (Habitats) Code Habitat Area (ha) A1111 Woodland: broadleaved, semi-natural, high forest 1.93 A1121 Woodland: broadleaved, plantation, high forest 1.13 B222 Grassland: neutral, semi-improved, lowland 9.13 G104 Open water: standing, large lakes >5ha 12.38 Dimensions Dimension Value/units altitude 91m area 24.6ha Contacts field surveyor 23/6/98 Henegan, Kevin contact 1998 Toone, Peter landowner 1998 ARC Ltd field surveyor 28/9/82 Stevenson, Keith R. landowner, previous 1982 Pickworth, J. Site Description

Source:22 June 2015Henegan, 23/6/98 © Staffordshire Ecological Record, 2015 Page 1 of 3 The Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford. ST17 0WT 29/19/07 Staffordshire Ecological Record Ecological Site Report Produced in GeoConservation © SER, HWEHT 2003 Source: Summary: This site consists of a series of disused quarries which have been reclaimed and landscaped to form two large lakes surrounded by grassland, with some newly planted trees and a section of more mature woodland. There is some emergent vegetation at the lake edges but not extensive enough to constitute a separate habitat so this has been taken together with the semi- improved grassland. Compartments 2 and 3, the broadleaf plantation, are basically the same habitat and have been taken together on the species list but have been shown as separate compartments on the map, as they are separated geographically by Compartments 4 and 5. The same treatment has been applied to Compartments 4 and 5, which are separated geographically by Compartments 2 and 3.

The site is bordered on the west by the River Tame which is not accessible; a riverside strip several metres wide is separated from the site by a barbed wire fence. On the other side of the northern boundary is a site where active quarrying is taking place so this too cannot be accessed. The western boundary consists mainly of domestic private property. There is some semi-improved grassland to the southwest. To the southern boundary is a further lake, presumably also reclaimed from quarrying activity.

The site was in some respects difficult to survey as it bore little resemblance to what was on the map; there was, in parts, very uneven ground covered by dense high vegetation; in addition there were several barbed wire fences separating parts of the site which made access a circuitous process - but which no doubt increased the attractiveness to wildlife because of minimal disturbance.

Semi-natural broadleaved woodland:

A sloping area to the centre east of the site, presumably another old quarry working, has a number of mature trees, dominated by pedunculate oak, with some Scots pine and holly. There is elder, crab apple and hazel in the shrub layer. The ground flora is fairly typical of woodland of no great antiquity and includes black bryony, ground ivy, wood speedwell, lesser burdock, viola spp. (presumably common dog), hedge woundwort and red campion with Yorkshire fog and cocks foot mainly in the lighter areas.

Planted broadleaved woodland:

A number of tree and some shrub species, mostly less than 10 years old, have been planted in the grassland, mainly to the northwest and the south and southwest of the lakes. These include birch, alder, oak, ash, crack willow, field maple and dogwood.

Semi-improved neutral grassland:

Surrounding the lakes on each side is grassland. The sward height varies considerably but is up to 4ft. on the northern side. The most frequent, locally dominant, grasses are tufted hair grass and false oat grass. Other grasses include creeping soft grass, Yorkshire fog, perennial rye and cocks foot. Grassland forbs include birds foot trefoil, greater willow herb, bittersweet, common cats ear, yarrow, greater burnet, marsh and creeping thistle. There are a few trees scattered throughout the site, mostly grey, goat and crack willow and alder. There are also some tall(1.5M) stands of hemlock, mainly on the eastern side. The margin between the grassland and the water bodies is fairly abrupt with no areas of permanent inundation , but

22 June 2015 © Staffordshire Ecological Record, 2015 Page 2 of 3 The Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford. ST17 0WT 29/19/07 Staffordshire Ecological Record Ecological Site Report Produced in GeoConservation © SER, HWEHT 2003 there are quite a number of marginal, emergent and aquatic species such as soft rush, common rush, reed mace, amphibious bistort, common reed, common water plantain, brooklime and common duckweed.

There were numerous water birds present, of several different species and the site is clearly of ornithological interest. Source: Stevenson, 28/9/82 Summary: Disused quarry with scattered trees, shrubs and herbs. The site appears to be used for recreation. Bibliography described Allen, R.J. & Henegan, K. (1998) The SBI Resurvey of Tamworth Borough 1998, Staffordshire Wildlife Trust (Sandon, Stafford) described SNCT (County Survey) (1984) The Phase 1 Survey of Staffordshire - 1978-1984, Staffordshire Nature Conservation Trust (Sandon, Staffs.)

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22 June 2015 © Staffordshire Ecological Record, 2015 Page 3 of 3 The Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford. ST17 0WT 29/19/07 GeoConservation Staffordshire Ecological Site Report Produced in GeoConservation © SER, HWEHT 2003 Administrative Areas based on the National Biodiversity Network Dictionary © NBN, 1999-2002 Site Key: 29/19/18 Site Type: Site Name: Dosthill Church Quarry (Dosthill Granite Quarry) Grid Ref: SP21139981 EN Natural Area Midlands Plateau, E District (74-) Tamworth, Tamworth, Staffordshire, England Keywords Keyword Details Date associated information re-survey flooded, section above water accessible 20/12/79 condition exposed 1979 location approach along a lane off Church Road in Dosthill. no date restrictions this quarry is partly flooded; it is unsafe to take parties of no date school children to this site but it is still of considerable value as a research site provided care is taken when visiting. Conservation Status Status Details Date Regionally Important Geological Site 3/1/95 Contacts field surveyor 5/6/03 Cox, Laura record compiler 3/1/95 Steward, Don I. researcher 27/7/79 Dyke, A.R. secondary, literature search Structures Structure Type Details Igneous Structures intrusion Caledonian Relationships unconformity Cambrian - Carboniferous Bibliography mentioned Barrow, G. (et al) (1919) The Geology of the country around Lichfield; Mem. Geol. Survey (sheet 154) subject Besterman, T.P. (1979) WARMS ref:- 05/SP29NW; () subject Harrison, W.J. (1886) On the discovery of rocks of Cambrian Age at Dosthill in Warwickshire; Midland Naturalist (9)

22 June 2015 © GeoConservation Staffordshire, 2015 Page 1 of 2 The Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford. ST17 0WT 29/19/18 GeoConservation Staffordshire Ecological Site Report Produced in GeoConservation © SER, HWEHT 2003 section Taylor, K. and Rushton, A.W.A. (1971) The pre-Westphalian geology of the Warwickshire Coalfield; British Geological Survey (35)

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22 June 2015 © GeoConservation Staffordshire, 2015 Page 2 of 2 The Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford. ST17 0WT 29/19/18 Staffordshire Ecological Record Ecological Site Report Produced in GeoConservation © SER, HWEHT 2003 Administrative Areas based on the National Biodiversity Network Dictionary © NBN, 1999-2002 Site Key: 29/19/87 Site Type: Open mosaic habitats on previously developed land {P} Site Name: Hockley Clay Pit (west of) Grid Ref: SP218997 (centred on) GB Vice-County Warwickshire, E District (74-) Tamworth, Staffordshire, England Keywords Keyword Details Date Local Site Status Site of Biological 8/7/09 Importance Site Designation Criteria Mosaic habitats 8/7/09 Chair of Designation: Cadman, Mr David Designation Cmttee: DC, VB, AM, SL, AG, AL, LO, WW, AE, MP, SB, JP Conservation Status Status Details Date Local Wildlife Site 8/7/09 Biotopes (Habitats) Code Habitat Area (ha) A111 Woodland: broadleaved, semi-natural 0.67ha A21 Scrub: dense/continuous 0.15ha B22 Grassland: neutral, semi-improved 1.58ha F1 Swamp 0.69ha Dimensions Dimension Value/units altitude 80m area 3.09ha Contacts record compiler 8/9/08 Maxwell, Anna L. field surveyor 11/8/08 Maxwell, Anna L. field surveyor 11/8/08 Brooks, Victoria R. landowner 11/8/08 Tamworth Borough Council Site Description Source: Brooks & Maxwell, 2008 Summary: Hockley Clay Pit is a disused clay pit that is located on the southern boundary of Tamworth District, to the west of Hockley Biffa Waste Services, to the east of Dosthill High Street (A51) and to the southwest of Hedging Lane Industrial Estate. The Railway line borders the

22 June 2015 © Staffordshire Ecological Record, 2015 Page 1 of 3 The Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford. ST17 0WT 29/19/87 Staffordshire Ecological Record Ecological Site Report Produced in GeoConservation © SER, HWEHT 2003 entire eastern side of the site, amenity grassland borders the north, a housing estate borders the east and bare ground consisting mainly of a clay based soil borders the entire southern perimeter of the site.

The site covers an area of approximately 3.09 hectares that comprises mainly of semi- improved grassland with a large area of swamp situated at the base of a large pit along the southeast border of the site. A substantial area of broad-leaved woodland can be located along the northeast border with a small area of dense scrub situated along the northwest edge of the swamp. The site can be accessed from a small entrance from Rush Lane or from the housing estate bordering the western perimeter. Many of the floral species found are uncommon or rare in Staffordshire and hence the site has a high botanical and conservation interest.

The swamp vegetation is dominated by Bulrush (Common Reedmace) however; the species growing on the slopes surrounding the swamp is of most interest. This area of semi-improved grassland consists of more common species including abundant Tufted Hair-grass, frequent Teasle, Black Medick, Common Ragwort and Common Bent, with locally frequent patches of Creeping Cinquefoil, Sheep’s Fescue, Field Horsetail and Rosebay Willowherb. Occasional Broad-leaved Willowherb, Colts-foot, Creeping Buttercup and Common Vetch can also be found throughout the site.

Additional species found in the grassland, which are of high botanical interest and very rare or rare in Staffordshire include frequent Smooth Tare and Hare’s-foot Clover.

Other species of interest include frequent Common Knapweed, Common Bird’s-foot-trefoil, Ribwort Plantain, Sweet Vernal Grass and Red Clover; locally frequent Selfheal, with occasional Hairy Sedge, Meadow Vetchling, Crested Dog’s-tail, Common Mouse-ear and Tufted Vetch. Heather (Ling) and Ox-eye Daisy are also found in low frequencies on the site.

Closer to the swamp edge, where the grassland becomes damper, species such as frequent Soft Rush, occasional Hard Rush, Star Sedge and Perforate St. John’s-wort, with False-fox, Oval, Glaucous and Brown Sedge are found.

There are a few species of interest that are particularly uncommon in Staffordshire such as frequent Red Bartsia and occasional Common Centuary. Three introduced species of particular significance include frequent Wild Carrot and occasional Ribbed Melilot (both uncommon in Staffordshire), and Bristly Oxtongue (very rare species in the county). French Hawk’s-beard was also recorded on the site, only its third post since 1994.

In the area of dense scrub Bramble dominates, with occasional Dog Rose and Tansy. Hawthorn, Hedge Bindweed and Gorse occur in low frequencies within the scrub. A number of garden escapees can also be found within the dense scrub including locally frequent Montbretia (introduced but rare in the county), occasional Broom and Fennel, with low recordings of the Butterfly Bush, Mugwort, Wormwood and Cherry laurel.

Tamworth Borough Council owns Hockley Clay Pit, however the site is not currently managed. The site however, is frequently used by the public. As a management recommendation grassland sites require only one or two cuts a year. The main cut should be done during August to allow the plants to flower, fruit and set seed. After cutting the dead 22 June 2015 © Staffordshire Ecological Record, 2015 Page 2 of 3 The Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford. ST17 0WT 29/19/87 Staffordshire Ecological Record Ecological Site Report Produced in GeoConservation © SER, HWEHT 2003 vegetation should be removed from the site. This will keep the coarse grasses to a minimum, prevent the rushes from dominating the area and allow the uncommon, very rare and rare species to survive.

The dense scrub situated on the northwest edge of the swamp, is encroaching onto the grassland area. If an appropriate management regime is not introduced to relieve this problem, then the dense scrub will take over. Clearing the encroaching scrub for example, will give rise to greater ground flora species diversity. Bibliography described Brooks, V. & Maxwell, A. (2008) Tamworth Phase One Survey, ()

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22 June 2015 © Staffordshire Ecological Record, 2015 Page 3 of 3 The Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford. ST17 0WT 29/19/87 A Composite Species List: 2km radius of grid ref of Wilnecote Brickworks (SK222003) produced 25/6/2015 NOTE: This list is created from 1km sq information, so may include records outside the search area and not included on the previous sheets - this may result in a slight over-count for some species

Scientific Name Common Name Informal Group European Prot UK Protection Principle ConcRare Invasive Staffs INNS Confidential No. Of Recs. Most Recent R First Known Re Bufo bufo Common Toad amphibian No No Yes No No No False 5 2011 1950 Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian Yes Yes Yes No No No False 3 2011 2011 Acanthis cabaret Lesser Redpoll bird No No Yes Yes No No False 83 2015 1995 Alauda arvensis Sky Lark bird No No Yes Yes No No False 118 2014 1990 Alcedo atthis Common Kingfisher bird Yes Yes No Yes No No False 138 2014 1970 Anas acuta Northern Pintail bird No Yes No Yes No No False 100 2015 2001 Anas clypeata Northern Shoveler bird No No No Yes No No False 280 2014 2000 Anas crecca Eurasian Teal bird No No No Yes No No False 231 2015 1970 Anas platyrhynchos Mallard bird No No No Yes No No False 292 2014 1970 Anas querquedula Garganey bird No Yes No Yes No No False 174 2014 2000 Anas strepera Gadwall bird No No No Yes No No False 252 2014 2000 Anser albifrons Greater White-fronted Goose bird No No Yes No No No False 3 2011 2009 Anser albifrons subsp. albifrons European White-fronted Goose bird No No Yes Yes No No False 5 2011 2009 Anser anser Greylag Goose bird No Yes No Yes No No False 189 2014 2000 Anser brachyrhynchus Pink-footed Goose bird No No No Yes No No False 59 2015 2005 Anthus pratensis Meadow Pipit bird No No No Yes No No False 65 2014 1990 Anthus spinoletta Water Pipit bird No No No Yes No No False 4 2005 2000 Anthus trivialis Tree Pipit bird No No Yes Yes No No False 4 2014 2010 Apus apus Common Swift bird No No No Yes No No False 115 2014 2000 Arenaria interpres Ruddy Turnstone bird No No No Yes No No False 92 2014 2000 Asio flammeus Short-eared Owl bird Yes No No Yes No No False 85 2012 2000 Aythya ferina Common Pochard bird No No No Yes No No False 128 2014 1995 Aythya fuligula Tufted Duck bird No No No Yes No No False 310 2014 2000 Aythya marila Greater Scaup bird No Yes Yes Yes No No False 1 2014 2014 Botaurus stellaris Great Bittern bird Yes Yes Yes Yes No No False 54 2014 2009 Branta leucopsis Barnacle Goose bird Yes No No Yes No No False 4 2009 1995 Bucephala clangula Common Goldeneye bird No Yes No Yes No No False 236 2015 1995 Calidris alpina Dunlin bird No No No Yes No No False 437 2015 2000 Calidris canutus Red Knot bird No No No Yes No No False 25 2014 2000 Calidris pugnax Ruff bird Yes Yes No Yes No No False 178 2015 2001 Calidris temminckii Temminck's Stint bird No Yes No Yes No No False 5 2008 1999 Cettia cetti Cetti's Warbler bird No Yes No No No No False 154 2015 2006 Charadrius dubius Little Plover bird No Yes No No No No False 328 2015 2000 Charadrius hiaticula Ringed Plover bird No No No Yes No No False 428 2015 2000 Chlidonias niger Black Tern bird Yes Yes No Yes No No False 37 2014 2001 Chroicocephalus ridibundus Black-headed Gull bird No No No Yes No No False 265 2014 1970 Circus aeruginosus Eurasian Marsh Harrier bird Yes Yes No Yes No No False 45 2014 1987 Circus cyaneus Hen Harrier bird Yes Yes Yes Yes No No False 49 2011 2003 Clangula hyemalis Long-tailed Duck bird No Yes No Yes No No False 5 2013 2012 Columba oenas Stock Dove bird No No No Yes No No False 75 2014 2004 Cuculus canorus Common Cuckoo bird No No Yes Yes No No False 118 2014 2001 Cygnus columbianus Tundra Swan bird Yes Yes Yes Yes No No False 6 2011 2004 Cygnus cygnus Whooper Swan bird Yes Yes No Yes No No False 14 2014 2002 Delichon urbicum House Martin bird No No No Yes No No False 94 2014 1994 Dendrocopos minor Lesser Spotted Woodpecker bird No No Yes Yes No No False 20 2015 2010 Egretta garzetta Little Egret bird Yes No No Yes No No False 597 2015 1980 Emberiza calandra Corn Bunting bird No No Yes Yes No No False 7 2014 1990 Emberiza citrinella Yellowhammer bird No No Yes Yes No No False 74 2015 1990 Emberiza schoeniclus Reed Bunting bird No No Yes Yes No No False 224 2014 1990 Falco columbarius Merlin bird Yes Yes No Yes No No False 15 2015 2005 Falco peregrinus Peregrine Falcon bird Yes Yes No No No No False 101 2015 2000 Falco subbuteo Eurasian Hobby bird No Yes No No No No False 253 2014 1980 Falco tinnunculus Common Kestrel bird No No No Yes No No False 162 2014 1994 Fringilla montifringilla Brambling bird No Yes No No No No False 29 2014 2002 Gallinago gallinago Common Snipe bird No No Yes Yes No No False 299 2015 2000 Gavia immer Great Northern Diver bird Yes Yes No Yes No No False 2 2008 2007 Grus grus Common Crane bird Yes No No Yes No No False 2 2014 2009 Haematopus ostralegus Eurasian Oystercatcher bird No No No Yes No No False 297 2015 2000 Hirundo rustica Barn Swallow bird No No No Yes No No False 173 2014 1980 Hydroprogne caspia Caspian Tern bird Yes No No No No No False 1 1993 1993 Larus argentatus Herring Gull bird No No Yes Yes No No False 91 2014 2004 Larus canus Common Gull bird No No No Yes No No False 27 2014 2004 Larus fuscus Lesser Black-backed Gull bird No No No Yes No No False 160 2014 2000 Larus glaucoides Iceland Gull bird No No No Yes No No False 10 2009 2009 Larus hyperboreus Glaucous Gull bird No No No Yes No No False 25 2010 2005 Larus marinus Great Black-backed Gull bird No No No Yes No No False 67 2014 2003 Larus melanocephalus Mediterranean Gull bird Yes Yes No Yes No No False 125 2015 2002 Larus michahellis Yellow-legged Gull bird No No No Yes No No False 74 2014 2000 Larus michahellis subsp. michahellis Yellow-legged Gull bird No No No Yes No No False 1 2003 2003 Limosa lapponica Bar-tailed Godwit bird Yes No No Yes No No False 32 2014 2003 Limosa limosa Black-tailed Godwit bird No Yes Yes Yes No No False 225 2015 2000 Linaria cannabina Linnet bird No No Yes Yes No No False 139 2014 1990 Locustella naevia Common Grasshopper Warbler bird No No Yes Yes No No False 127 2014 1995 Loxia curvirostra Common Crossbill bird No Yes No No No No False 3 2012 2009 Lymnocryptes minimus Jack Snipe bird No No No Yes No No False 37 2014 2000 Melanitta nigra Common Scoter bird No Yes Yes Yes No No False 3 2013 2006 Mergellus albellus Smew bird Yes No No Yes No No False 242 2012 2000 Milvus milvus Red Kite bird Yes Yes No Yes No No False 6 2014 2010 Morus bassanus Northern Gannet bird No No No Yes No No False 2 2009 2009 Motacilla cinerea Grey Wagtail bird No No No Yes No No False 97 2015 2003 Motacilla flava Yellow Wagtail bird No No Yes Yes No No False 73 2014 2000 Motacilla flava subsp. flavissima Yellow Wagtail bird No No Yes Yes No No False 135 2014 2005 Muscicapa striata Spotted Flycatcher bird No No Yes Yes No No False 23 2014 2000 Numenius arquata Eurasian Curlew bird No No Yes Yes No No False 59 2015 2000 Numenius phaeopus Whimbrel bird No Yes No Yes No No False 53 2014 2000 Oenanthe oenanthe Northern Wheatear bird No No No Yes No No False 123 2015 1990 Oenanthe oenanthe subsp. leucorhoa Wheatear bird No No No Yes No No False 2 2011 2007 Oenanthe oenanthe subsp. oenanthe Wheatear bird No No No Yes No No False 1 2013 2013 Pandion haliaetus Osprey bird Yes Yes No Yes No No False 9 2013 2006 Panurus biarmicus Bearded Tit bird No Yes No Yes No No False 7 2013 2013 Passer domesticus House Sparrow bird No No Yes Yes No No False 167 2014 1994 Passer montanus Eurasian Tree Sparrow bird No No Yes Yes No No False 38 2015 1990 Perdix perdix Grey Partridge bird No No Yes Yes No No False 21 2013 2001 Phalacrocorax aristotelis European Shag bird No No No Yes No No False 2 2011 2011 Phalaropus lobatus Red-necked Phalarope bird Yes Yes Yes Yes No No False 2 2000 2000 Phoenicurus phoenicurus Common Redstart bird No No No Yes No No False 6 2014 2008 Phylloscopus trochilus Willow Warbler bird No No No Yes No No False 87 2014 1994 Picus viridis Green Woodpecker bird No No No Yes No No False 150 2014 1990 Platalea leucorodia Eurasian Spoonbill bird Yes Yes No Yes No No False 7 2009 1996 Plegadis falcinellus Glossy Ibis bird Yes No No No No No False 31 2014 2009 Pluvialis apricaria European Golden Plover bird Yes No No Yes No No False 82 2015 2000 Pluvialis squatarola Grey Plover bird No No No Yes No No False 51 2015 2000 Podiceps grisegena Red-necked Grebe bird No No No Yes No No False 1 2003 2003 Podiceps nigricollis Black-necked Grebe bird No Yes No Yes No No False 34 2013 2005 Poecile montana Willow Tit bird No No Yes Yes No No False 56 2015 2004 Poecile montana subsp. kleinschmidti a willow tit bird No No Yes Yes No No False 2 2014 2012 Poecile palustris Marsh Tit bird No No Yes Yes No No False 4 2014 2006 Prunella modularis Dunnock bird No No Yes Yes No No False 132 2014 2000 Pyrrhula pyrrhula Common Bullfinch bird No No Yes Yes No No False 87 2014 1995 Recurvirostra avosetta Pied Avocet bird Yes Yes No Yes No No False 58 2015 2003 Riparia riparia Sand Martin bird No No No Yes No No False 73 2014 2005 Rissa tridactyla Black-legged Kittiwake bird No No No Yes No No False 3 2004 2004 Saxicola rubetra Whinchat bird No No No Yes No No False 63 2014 1995 Scolopax rusticola Eurasian Woodcock bird No No No Yes No No False 26 2014 2005 Sterna hirundo Common Tern bird Yes No No Yes No No False 227 2014 2000 Sterna paradisaea Arctic Tern bird Yes No No Yes No No False 38 2014 2003 Sterna sandvicensis Sandwich Tern bird Yes No No Yes No No False 3 2008 2003 Sternula albifrons Little Tern bird Yes Yes No Yes No No False 6 2013 2002 Streptopelia turtur European Turtle Dove bird No No Yes Yes No No False 25 2008 1998 Sturnus vulgaris Common Starling bird No No Yes Yes No No False 182 2015 1990 Sylvia communis Common Whitethroat bird No No No Yes No No False 121 2014 1990 Tachybaptus ruficollis Little Grebe bird No No No Yes No No False 88 2014 1998 Tadorna ferruginea Ruddy Shelduck bird Yes No No Yes No No False 15 2013 2007 Tringa erythropus Spotted Redshank bird No No No Yes No No False 37 2014 2004 Tringa glareola Wood Sandpiper bird Yes Yes No Yes No No False 104 2014 2000 Tringa nebularia Common Greenshank bird No Yes No No No No False 256 2014 1970 Tringa ochropus Green Sandpiper bird No Yes No Yes No No False 395 2015 1970 Tringa totanus Common Redshank bird No No No Yes No No False 427 2015 1970 Turdus iliacus Redwing bird No Yes No Yes No No False 64 2014 1990 Turdus philomelos Song Thrush bird No No Yes Yes No No False 131 2014 1994 Turdus pilaris Fieldfare bird No Yes No Yes No No False 70 2014 1990 Turdus viscivorus Mistle Thrush bird No No No Yes No No False 39 2014 1994 Tyto alba Barn Owl bird No Yes Yes Yes No No False 51 2015 2002 Vanellus vanellus Northern Lapwing bird No No Yes Yes No No False 400 2015 1997 Austropotamobius pallipes Freshwater White-clawed Crayfish crustacean No Yes Yes Yes No No False 2 2006 1978 Centaurea cyanus Cornflower flowering plant No No Yes No No No False 2 2012 2006 Chamaemelum nobile Chamomile flowering plant No No Yes Yes No No False 1 2012 2012 Chenopodium bonus-henricus Good-King-Henry flowering plant No No No Yes No No False 1 2009 2009 Filago vulgaris Common Cudweed flowering plant No No No Yes No No False 2 2010 2008 Hyacinthoides non-scripta Bluebell flowering plant No Yes No No No No False 12 2012 1982 Mentha suaveolens Round-leaved Mint flowering plant No No No Yes No No False 1 2006 2006 Viola tricolor Wild Pansy flowering plant No No No Yes No No False 2 2008 2004 Cladonia chlorophaea lichen fungus No No No Yes No No False 1 1997 1997 Hippodamia (Adonia) variegata Adonis' Ladybird insect - beetle (Coleoptera) No No No Yes No No False 1 2008 2008 Stenocarus ruficornis insect - beetle insect - beetle (Coleoptera) No No No Yes No No False 1 1986 1986 Coenonympha pamphilus Small Heath insect - butterfly No No Yes Yes No No False 3 2007 2000 Erynnis tages Dingy Skipper insect - butterfly No No Yes Yes No No False 4 2012 1988 Lasiommata megera Wall insect - butterfly No No Yes Yes No No False 2 2007 2004 Ammophila sabulosa insect - hymenopteran insect - hymenopteran No No Yes No No No False 1 2006 2006 Andrena (Andrena) fulva Tawny Mining Bee insect - hymenopteran No No Yes No No No False 1 1979 1979 Bombus (Melanobombus) lapidarius Large Red Tailed Bumble Bee insect - hymenopteran No No Yes No No No False 1 2012 2012 Bombus (Pyrobombus) hypnorum Tree Bumble Bee insect - hymenopteran No No Yes No No No False 11 2014 2012 Bombus (Pyrobombus) pratorum Early Bumble Bee insect - hymenopteran No No Yes No No No False 2 2013 1974 Bombus (Thoracobombus) pascuorum Common Carder-bee insect - hymenopteran No No Yes No No No False 3 2013 1974 Vespa crabro Hornet insect - hymenopteran No No Yes No No No False 2 1982 1982 Acronicta rumicis Knot Grass insect - moth No No Yes No No No False 2 2009 1983 Agrochola lychnidis Beaded Chestnut insect - moth No No Yes No No No False 1 1983 1983 Allophyes oxyacanthae Green-brindled Crescent insect - moth No No Yes No No No False 1 1982 1982 Amphipyra tragopoginis Mouse Moth insect - moth No No Yes No No No False 2 1983 1981 Apamea remissa Dusky Brocade insect - moth No No Yes No No No False 3 2010 1983 Arctia caja Garden Tiger insect - moth No No Yes No No No False 1 1979 1979 Atethmia centrago Centre-barred Sallow insect - moth No No Yes No No No False 1 1983 1983 Caradrina morpheus Mottled Rustic insect - moth No No Yes No No No False 1 1983 1983 Chiasmia clathrata Latticed Heath insect - moth No No Yes No No No False 1 1983 1983 Diarsia rubi Small Square-spot insect - moth No No Yes No No No False 1 1983 1983 Diloba caeruleocephala Figure of Eight insect - moth No No Yes No No No False 2 1983 1983 Ecliptopera silaceata Small Phoenix insect - moth No No Yes No No No False 1 1983 1983 Ennomos fuscantaria Dusky Thorn insect - moth No No Yes No No No False 1 1983 1983 Eulithis mellinata Spinach insect - moth No No Yes No No No False 1 1983 1983 Hepialus humuli Ghost Moth insect - moth No No Yes No No No False 1 1983 1983 Hoplodrina blanda Rustic insect - moth No No Yes No No No False 4 2010 1955 Hydraecia micacea Rosy Rustic insect - moth No No Yes No No No False 1 1983 1983 Melanchra persicariae Dot Moth insect - moth No No Yes No No No False 2 2010 1983 Melanchra pisi Broom Moth insect - moth No No Yes No No No False 2 1983 1983 Mesoligia literosa Rosy Minor insect - moth No No Yes No No No False 1 1983 1983 Mythimna comma Shoulder-striped Wainscot insect - moth No No Yes No No No False 1 2010 2010 Orthosia gracilis Powdered Quaker insect - moth No No Yes No No No False 1 1983 1983 Pelurga comitata Dark Spinach insect - moth No No Yes No No No False 2 1983 1981 Scotopteryx chenopodiata Shaded Broad-bar insect - moth No No Yes No No No False 1 1983 1983 Spilosoma lubricipeda White Ermine insect - moth No No Yes No No No False 3 2010 1983 Spilosoma luteum Buff Ermine insect - moth No No Yes No No No False 3 2010 1983 Tholera decimalis Feathered Gothic insect - moth No No Yes No No No False 1 1979 1979 Timandra comae Blood-Vein insect - moth No No Yes No No No False 11 2014 1983 Tyria jacobaeae Cinnabar insect - moth No No Yes No No No False 21 2013 1983 Watsonalla binaria Oak Hook-tip insect - moth No No Yes No No No False 1 1983 1983 Xanthia icteritia Sallow insect - moth No No Yes No No No False 2 2010 1983 Xanthorhoe ferrugata Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet insect - moth No No Yes No No No False 1 1983 1983 Trypeta zoe a true fly insect - true fly (Diptera) No No No Yes No No False 1 1985 1985 Arvicola amphibius European Water Vole mammal No Yes Yes No No No False 4 2004 1996 Erinaceus europaeus West European Hedgehog mammal No No Yes No No No False 5 2014 2004 Lepus europaeus Brown Hare mammal No No Yes No No No False 7 2013 2000 Lutra lutra European Otter mammal Yes Yes Yes No No No False 27 2014 1910 Meles meles Eurasian Badger mammal No Yes No No No No True 4 2011 2002 Micromys minutus Harvest Mouse mammal No No Yes No No No False 5 2009 2003 Chiroptera a bat mammal - bat Yes Yes No No No No True 2 2009 2003 Myotis mystacinus Whiskered Bat mammal - bat Yes Yes No No No No False 1 2001 2001 Nyctalus noctula Noctule Bat mammal - bat Yes Yes Yes No No No False 3 2012 2001 Pipistrellus pipistrellus Common Pipistrelle mammal - bat Yes Yes Yes No No No True 4 2014 2002 Pipistrellus pipistrellus s.l. Pipistrelle mammal - bat Yes Yes Yes No No No True 9 2012 1992 Natrix natrix Grass Snake reptile No Yes Yes No No No False 16 2013 1966 Zootoca vivipara Common Lizard reptile No Yes Yes No No No False 1 1960 1960

UPDATE EXTENDED PHASE 1 HABITAT SURVEY AT WILNECOTE BRICKWORKS, TAMWORTH

APPENDIX 2

Information obtained from Warwickshire Biological Records Centre

Date: 09/07/2015 Our Ref: PS5615 Anne Brookes Relief Assistant Ecologist Name: Kelly Downward Warwickshire Biological Records Centre Company/Organisation: Pelydellsmithyman Ecological Services WCC, PO Box 43 Site Name: Wilnecote Brickworks Warwick CV34 4SX Grid Reference: SK222003 Tel: 01926 418060 Site Radius: 2km [email protected] http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/biologicalrecords

Site Brief Descriptions

Ecosite 10/29 Identified as a potential Local Wildlife Site (pLWS). River Tame and Site of County nature conservation value. Tributaries The river provides a link for a complex chain of wetland habitats which have considerable ornithological value. The Tame is an important wildlife corridor with a good range of associated vegetation. Vegetation in adjacent grasslands includes lady’s bedstraw Galium verum, milk vetch Astralgus sp, bee orchid Ophrys apifera, harebell Campanula rotundifolia and parsley piert Aphanes arvensis. Other fauna recorded include a good range of amphibians and invertebrates. Otter Lutra lutra and water vole Arvicola amphibius have been recorded at Kingsbury Water Park.

Ecosite 34/29 The north of the site is identified as a potential Local Wildlife Site (pLWS). Dosthill Quarries A large area of industrial waste ground, the site, by virtue of previous industry and recent neglect, has become a haven for wildlife. Habitats include bare ground, aquatic communities, tall ruderal, swamp and marsh, scrub and woodland. An interesting and varied flora has been recorded on the site including trailing st johns wort Hypericum humifusum, kidney vetch Anthyllis vulneraria, white stonecrop Sedum album, biting stonecrop Sedum acre, annual pearlwort Sagina apetala, southern marsh orchid Dactylorhiza pratermissa, bee orchid Ophrys apifera, and pale toadflax Linaria repens. The site is also diverse in terms of birds, and invertebrates.

Ecosite 45/29 Identified as a potential Local Wildlife Site (pLWS). The Green, Freazley The site consists of farmland, meadow and broadleaved planted trees of field maple Acer campestre, ash Fraxinus excelsior, oak Quercus sp and birch Betula sp. Hedgerows of hawthorn Crataegus monogyna, elder Sambucus nigra, ash and oak, with an understorey of meadow grasses and herbs are also present.

Ecosite 53/29 Nature conservation status ungraded. Whateley Quarry A small area in the north of this site is a Local Geological Site (LGS). District Value. LGS A disused sandstone quarry that is now partly overgrown. It has the best exposure in Warwickshire of the Upper Carboniferous Halesowen Formation “Big Brown Sandstone”. The quarry is now mainly wooded with sycamore Acer pseudoplatanus and occasional oak Quercus sp, elm Ulmus sp and an understorey of elder Sambucus nigra. The ground flora is species poor.

Ecosite 82/29 Part of the site (lake and semi-improved grassland edge) is designated as Dosthill Lake and a Local Wildlife Site (LWS). Pond to east Also known as Dotshill Lake. The remainder of the site to the east is identified as a potential Local Part LWS Wildlife Site (pLWS).

A former sand and gravel workings, which was flooded when the river over topped the banks. This has created a large expanse of water, with grassland, marsh, and swamp. The site is important for birds both breeding and over wintering waterfowl. In the 1990’s the number of winter waterfowl for some species exceeded the 1% level of the national populations, the level considered to be of national significance. Water skiing allowed on the lake during the summer months.

Ecosite 106/29 Designated a nationally important Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Kingsbury Brickworks A Geological Conservation Site, with semi-improved neutral grassland. Kingsbury Brickworks LGS lies to the south SSSI Please see Natural England’s citation at http://www.english- nature.org.uk/Special/sssi/sssi_details.cfm?sssi_id=2000081.

Ecosite 107/29 Identified as a potential Local Wildlife Site (pLWS). A small area to the Wood south is designated Cliff Wood Local Wildlife Site (LWS)

Part LWS Broadleaved semi-natural birch Betula sp woodland, with ocassional oak Quercus sp, along the railway. Broom Cytisus scoparius, bramble Rubus fruticosus, hawthorn Crataegus monogyna and dog rose Rosa canina can be found in the more open areas, with southern marsh orchid Dactylorhiza pratermissa and common spotted orchid Orchis fuchsii very occasionally found.

West of the railway, the woodland is similar, although use of the site for biking has led to damage (HBA June 1996).

Ecosite 122/29 Identified as a potential Local Wildlife Site (pLWS). The Woodlands Oak Quercus sp and ash Fraxinus excelsior woodland with hazel Corylus avellana coppice, hawthorn Crataegus monogyna and elder Sambucus nigra below. Blackthorn Prunus spinosa, dogwood Cornus sanguinea and field maple Acer campestre are found at the edge, with ivy Hedera helix and dogs mercury Mercurialis perennis abundant in the ground flora.

Local Geological Sites

 Whateley Quarry LGS  Kingsbury Brickworks LGS

Please find enclosed the citations

Non-statutory site designations

County important sites are known as ‘Local Wildlife Sites’ (previously Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation). There are also a number of sites of nature conservation importance, termed "Ecosites", which are found within your area of search. Information about the designation and grading of Ecosites is included in the table above.

The county is currently reviewing its site system and will be identifying further Local Wildlife Sites (LWS) over the next few years. Currently we have identified those sites which are potential Local Wildlife Sites (pLWS) and these are also indicated below with the Ecosite details; many sites are as yet ungraded against the LWS system. Please contact us if you would like a copy of the detailed citation for an LWS within your search area.

Some Ecosites are also Local Geological Sites (LGS) or statutory Local Nature Reserves (LNRs). Details of these designations are also given in the table with the Ecosite details.

The table above gives brief details of all known Ecosites within your area of search; please see the enclosed map for locations. Sites of regional and local biodiversity interest are considered to play a fundamental role in meeting overall national biodiversity targets, and therefore appropriate weight must be attached to designated Ecosites in all planning applications (in accordance with local plan policies and the general principles of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)).

N.B. All watercourses are considered to be of ecological importance; however, accurate assessment of the relative importance of the various stretches is not yet generally possible.

Structure and Local Plan policies provide protection for these sites or, in circumstances where development is allowed, require mitigation measures to off-set any damage. In order to achieve this it is essential that adequate survey details for sites which may be affected by development are gathered at a very early stage. For sites of high biodiversity value this requires Phase 2 survey work and species specific surveys including invertebrates, mammals, birds and so on. Guidance is available from the Institute of Environmental Assessment (IEA) in “Guidelines for Baseline Ecological Assessment”.

Please note that the brief descriptions above include species recorded within the whole Ecosite, and therefore potentially an area outside of your specific area of search. In particular descriptions of linear Ecosites such as water courses and railway lines may include species which were not necessarily recorded within your area of search.

For further information relating to specific sites please contact WBRC at [email protected] For information relating to SSSIs please contact Natural England.

4 Habitats and Habitats Distance from Site Species and species (KM) N.B. Not Map UK BAP Local NERC Act W & C Act Directive - Directive - applicable to records Abbreviation Scientific Name Common Name Location Grid Reference Date Abundance Comment Source 2007 BAP 2006 S.41 Sch 5 Annex 2 & 4 Annex 5 with 4-digit grid reference Nn Natrix natrix Grass Snake Whateley SP228993 1974 1 Individual WBRC Yes Yes Yes 1.17 Bb Bufo bufo Common Toad Dosthill Quarry SP210990 29/06/1978 1 Individual Dosthill Quarry is a working WBRC Yes Yes Yes quarry. 1.77 Bb Bufo bufo Common Toad Whateley SP220990 May-05 1 Individual WBRC Yes Yes Yes 1.32 Vb Vipera berus Adder Refuse Tip, Rush SP216990 28/05/2003 2 Individual Two adders recorded in WBRC Yes Yes Yes Yes Lane, Dosthill rough grass with low herbage at restored tip, Rush Lane, Dotshill. 1.43 Nn Natrix natrix Grass Snake Baggeridge Brick SP218985 12/05/2001 1 Individual Baggeridge Brick works. WBRC Yes Yes Yes Works, Swimming in quarry pool. Kingsbridge Disturbed during newt translocation 1.84 Nn Natrix natrix Grass Snake Baggeridge Brick SP219986 May-01 2 Individual Baggeridge Brick works. WBRC Yes Yes Yes Works, Quarry with large pond. Kingsbridge Disturbed during newt translocation 1.73 Rt Rana temporaria Common Frog Railway Pond SP219985 1970 Min.1 Tadpole WBRC Yes Yes 1.82 Nn Natrix natrix Grass Snake Dosthill SP2056499671 08/01/2013 1 Adult Bathing in sun in the WBRC Yes Yes Yes morning but had no energy to move. Photo taken. 1.75

PS5615_Species Records.xlsxAmphibians & Reptiles Distance from Site (KM) N.B. RDB - Not applicable to Common UK BAP Local NERC Act Internationally records with 4-digit Scientific Name Name Location Grid Reference Date Abundance Comment Source 2007 BAP 2006 S.41 Important grid reference Lepus Dosthill, europaeus Brown Hare Staffs. SP2035999926 31/10/2010 1 Individual WBRC Yes Yes 1.88 Hockley, more than Erinaceus West European Overwoods one, europaeus Hedgehog Rd SK2311000194 01/10/1998 1 Individual garden WBRC Yes Yes Yes Yes 0.92

PS5615_Species Records.xlsxNotable Mammals Distance from Habitats & Site (KM) N.B. Not W & C Act Species applicable to records UK Local NERC Act Sch 5 & Directive - IUCN Red with 4-digit grid Scientific Name Common Name Location Grid Reference Date Abundance Comment Source BAP2007 BAP 2006 S.41 Sch 6 Annex 2 & 4 List reference Fazeley/ two Old A45 bridge. 1 gates, River recent spraint and 1 Warwickshire Near Lutra lutra European Otter Tame SK210018 27/02/2006 footprint, 55mm size. Wildlife Trust Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Threatened 1.92

PS5615_Species Records.xlsxOtter Habitats & W&CA Species Distance from Site (KM) UK BAP Local NERC Act Sch 5 - Directive - N.B. Not applicable to records Scientific Name Common Name Location Grid Reference Date Abundance Comment Source 2007 BAP 2006 S.41 Sec 9 Annex 2 & 5 with 4-digit grid reference Dosthill Quarry, Austropotamobius pallipes White-clawed Crayfish Dosthill Pit SP210990 29/06/1978 3 Individual WBRC Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 1.77

PS5615_Species Records.xlsxWhite-clawed Crayfish from Site (KM) N.B. Not applicable to RedList RedList_G RedList RedList RedList_G RedList_G RedList_ RedList_G records with Grid UK BAP Local NERC Act Nationally Nationally Nationally Nationally Nationally Nationally _pre94: lobal_post _GB_po _GB_po B_post200 B_post200 GB_post2 B_post200 UK Red List 4-digit grid Taxon Group Taxon Order Scientific Name Common Name Location Reference Date Abundance Comment Source 2007 BAP 2006 S.41 Scarce A Scarce B Scarce Notable A Notable B Notable NR 94: NT st94:NT st94: EN 1:NT 1: VU 001: EN 3: RE RDB3 pRDB1 pRDB2 (Butterflies) reference Andrena Andrena Insect - Bees, (Chlorandrena) (Chlorandrena) Wasps & Ants Hymenoptera humilis humilis Dosthill Brickpit SP219986 28/05/1997 1 Adult Resident WBRC Yes 1.73 Insect - Bees, Wasps & Ants Hymenoptera Nomada integra Cuckoo bee Dosthill Brickpit SP219986 28/05/1997 1 Adult Resident WBRC Yes 1.73 Insect - Bees, Sphecodes Sphecodes Wasps & Ants Hymenoptera crassus crassus Dosthill Brickpit SP219986 28/05/1997 1 Adult Resident WBRC Yes 1.73 Andrena Andrena Insect - Bees, (Taeniandrena) (Taeniandrena) Wasps & Ants Hymenoptera similis similis Dosthill Brickpit SP219986 28/05/1997 1 Adult Resident WBRC Yes 1.73 Restored Council Coenonympha Tip, Rush La, Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Dosthill SP216987 22/06/1998 1 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.71 Butterfly Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera Erynnis tages Dingy Skipper Dosthill SP215988 1994 1 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Yes Vulnerable 1.66 Garden near rough, grassy Insect - Moth Lepidoptera Acronicta psi Grey Dagger Dosthill SP2199 06/06/1981 ground. WBRC Yes Yes 1.77 On rough grass and Insect - Moth Lepidoptera Xanthia icteritia Sallow Whateley SP2199 17/08/1987 1 Individual scrubby area. WBRC Yes Yes 1.77 Council Tip Coenonympha Active, Rush 2-9 Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath La,Dosthill SP216987 07/07/1998 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.71 10-29 Butterfly Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera Erynnis tages Dingy Skipper Dosthill Brick Pit SP217987 22/05/1997 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Yes Vulnerable 1.68 Coenonympha 2-9 Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Stoneware SP2199 20/06/1995 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.77 Stoneware, 2-9 Butterfly Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera Erynnis tages Dingy Skipper Dosthill SP2199 14/06/1996 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Yes Vulnerable 1.77 Lasiommata Stoneware, Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera megera Wall Dosthill SP2199 14/06/1996 1 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.77 Coenonympha Stoneware, 2-9 Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Dosthill SP2199 14/06/1996 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.77 Lasiommata Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera megera Wall Dosthill Brick Pit SP217985 28/05/1997 1 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.87 Coenonympha Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Dosthill Brick Pit SP217985 28/05/1997 1 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.87 Coenonympha Rush Lane, Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Dosthill SP225995 22/06/1998 1 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 0.85 Lasiommata 2-9 Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera megera Wall Freasley SK241000 1994 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.92

Coenonympha Wilnecote Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Conservation Park SK235008 20/05/1997 1 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.39

Coenonympha Wilnecote 2-9 Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Conservation Park SK237012 08/07/1997 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.75

Coenonympha Wilnecote 2-9 Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Conservation Park SK237006 28/05/1998 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.53 Lasiommata 2-9 Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera megera Wall SK238003 1994 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.60 Coenonympha 2-9 Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath SK238003 1994 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.60 Lasiommata Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera megera Wall Wilnecote SK2300 16/08/1995 1 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 0.85 Coenonympha 2-9 Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Wilnecote SK2300 21/06/1995 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 0.85 Coenonympha 2-9 Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Whateley Lane SP228998 13/07/1999 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 0.78 Coenonympha Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Hockley SK229004 1994 1 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 0.71 Coenonympha 2-9 Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Kettlebrook Park SK235007 14/07/1996 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.36 Coenonympha Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Wilnecote SK235007 15/08/1996 1 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.36 Coenonympha Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Wilnecote SK235007 08/06/1996 1 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.36 Coenonympha 2-9 Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Wilnecote SK235007 25/08/1996 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.36 Coenonympha Town Wall Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Wilnecote SK224007 16/06/2013 3 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 0.45 Coenonympha Town Wall Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Wilnecote SK224008 19/07/2013 1 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 0.54 Coenonympha Rush Lane, 2-9 Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Dosthill SP219995 27/07/2000 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 0.85 Lasiommata Refuse Tip,Rush Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera megera Wall Lane,Dosthill SP216991 15/06/1999 1 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.34 Coenonympha Refuse Tip,Rush 2-9 Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Lane,Dosthill SP216991 15/06/1999 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.34 Coenonympha Refuse Tip,Rush 2-9 Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Lane,Dosthill SP216992 15/06/1999 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.25 Coenonympha Refuse Tip,Rush 2-9 Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Lane,Dosthill SP216991 01/08/1999 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.34 Lasiommata Refuse Tip,Rush Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera megera Wall Lane,Dosthill SP216992 16/08/1999 1 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.25

PS5615_Species Records.xlsxNotable Invertebrates from Site (KM) N.B. Not applicable to RedList RedList_G RedList RedList RedList_G RedList_G RedList_ RedList_G records with Grid UK BAP Local NERC Act Nationally Nationally Nationally Nationally Nationally Nationally _pre94: lobal_post _GB_po _GB_po B_post200 B_post200 GB_post2 B_post200 UK Red List 4-digit grid Taxon Group Taxon Order Scientific Name Common Name Location Reference Date Abundance Comment Source 2007 BAP 2006 S.41 Scarce A Scarce B Scarce Notable A Notable B Notable NR 94: NT st94:NT st94: EN 1:NT 1: VU 001: EN 3: RE RDB3 pRDB1 pRDB2 (Butterflies) reference Coenonympha Rush Lane, 2-9 Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Dosthill SP218991 13/07/1999 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.26 Rush Lane, Coenonympha Dosthill (Restored 2-9 Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Tip) SP219995 27/07/2000 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 0.85 Rush Lane, Lasiommata Dosthill (Restored Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera megera Wall Tip) SP219993 17/08/2000 1 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.04 Amphipyra Insect - Moth Lepidoptera tragopoginis Mouse Moth Dosthill SK2100 11/08/1981 WBRC Yes Yes 1.24 Min. 1 Insect - Moth Lepidoptera Tholera decimalis Feathered Gothic Dosthill SK2100 1980 Individual WMG Yes Yes 1.24 Insect - Moth Lepidoptera Graphiphora augur Double Dart Dosthill SK2100 30/06/1984 1 Individua WBRC Yes Yes 1.24 Ennomos Min. 1 Insect - Moth Lepidoptera fuscantaria Dusky Thorn Dosthill SK2100 1980 Individual WMG Yes Yes 1.24 Celaena Insect - Moth Lepidoptera leucostigma Crescent Dosthill SK2100 1984 Min.1 Adult WMG Yes Yes 1.24 Insect - Moth Lepidoptera Pelurga comitata Dark Spinach Dosthill SK2100 27/07/1981 1 Individua WBRC Yes Yes 1.24 Hydraecia Insect - Moth Lepidoptera micacea Rosy Rustic Dosthill SK2100 28/07/1982 WBRC Yes Yes 1.24 Insect - Moth Lepidoptera Lycia hirtaria Brindled Beauty Dosthill SK2100 25/04/1984 1 Individua WBRC Yes Yes 1.24 Centre-barred Insect - Moth Lepidoptera Atethmia centrago Sallow Dosthill SK2100 1980 Min. 1 Adult WMG Yes Yes 1.24 2-9 Butterfly Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera Erynnis tages Dingy Skipper Tilcon, Wilnecote SK2100 24/05/1995 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Yes Vulnerable 1.24 Rush Lane, 2-9 Butterfly Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera Erynnis tages Dingy Skipper Dosthill SP217999 30/05/1997 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Yes Vulnerable 0.64 Coenonympha Rush Lane, Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Dosthill SP217999 30/05/1997 1 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 0.64 Agrochola Insect - Moth Lepidoptera lychnidis Beaded Chestnut Dosthill SK2100 25/08/1983 1 Individual WBRC Yes Yes 1.24 Ecliptopera Insect - Moth Lepidoptera silaceata Small Phoenix Dosthill SK2100 1981 Min. 1 Adult WMG Yes Yes 1.24 Insect - Moth Lepidoptera Xanthia icteritia Sallow Dosthill SK2100 16/09/1982 2 Individua WBRC Yes Yes 1.24 in trap in garden near Dosthill Insect - Moth Lepidoptera Acronicta rumicis Knot Grass Dosthill SK2100 10/08/1982 1 Individual quarry WBRC Yes Yes 1.24 Insect - Moth Lepidoptera Timandra comae Blood-Vein Dosthill SK2100 1981 Min.1 Adult WMG Yes Yes 1.24 Insect - Moth Lepidoptera Ceramica pisi Broom Moth Dosthill SK2100 03/07/1983 1 Individua WBRC Yes Yes 1.24 Scotopteryx Shaded Broad- Insect - Moth Lepidoptera chenopodiata Bar Dosthill SK2100 03/08/1981 WBRC Yes Yes 1.24 Diloba Insect - Moth Lepidoptera caeruleocephala Figure of Eight Dosthill SK2100 07/10/1983 1 Individual WBRC Yes Yes 1.24 Amphipyra Insect - Moth Lepidoptera tragopoginis Mouse Moth Dosthill SK2100 1980 Min. 1 Adult WMG Yes Yes 1.24 Recorded also by M.A. Insect - Moth Lepidoptera Mesoligia literosa Rosy Minor Dosthill SK2100 07/08/1983 1 Individual Arnold WBRC Yes Yes 1.24 Council Refuse Coenonympha Tip,Rush La. 2-9 Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Dosthill SP211996 01/06/1998 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.30 Coenonympha 2-9 Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Dosthill Quarry SP208996 02/07/1998 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.57 Kingsbury Link - Butterfly Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera Erynnis tages Dingy Skipper Section 2 north SP233987 24/05/2010 4 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Yes Vulnerable 1.94 Coenonympha Kingsbury Link - Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Section 2 north SP233987 24/05/2010 7 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.94 Baggeridge Brick Coenonympha spoilheap, Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Kingsbury SP216986 22/05/2010 2 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.80 Butterfly Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera Erynnis tages Dingy Skipper Baggeridge Brick SP216985 03/06/2013 8 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Yes Vulnerable 1.90 Coenonympha Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Baggeridge Brick SP216985 03/06/2013 1 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.90 Coenonympha Stoneware, 2-9 Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Dosthill SP215988 27/05/1999 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.66 Coenonympha pamphilus form Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath SP216992 25/10/1990 WBRC Threatened 1.25 Lasiommata Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera megera Wall SP216992 25/10/1990 WBRC Yes Yes Threatened 1.25 Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera Erynnis tages Dingy Skipper SP216992 25/10/1990 WBRC Yes Yes Yes Vulnerable 1.25 Coenonympha pamphilus form Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath SP216992 1991 WBRC Threatened 1.25 Lasiommata Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera megera Wall SP216992 1991 WBRC Yes Yes Threatened 1.25 Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera Pyrgus malvae Grizzled Skipper SP216992 1991 WBRC Yes Yes Vulnerable 1.25 Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera Erynnis tages Dingy Skipper SP216992 1991 WBRC Yes Yes Yes Vulnerable 1.25 Lasiommata Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera megera Wall SP216992 25/06/1996 WBRC Yes Yes Threatened 1.25 Landfill, Rush 18 Butterfly Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera Erynnis tages Dingy Skipper Lane, Dosthill SP214989 04/06/2006 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Yes Vulnerable 1.61 Coenonympha Landfill, Rush Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Lane, Dosthill SP214989 04/06/2006 2 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.61

Coenonympha Wilnecote 2-9 Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Conservation Park SK236006 16/06/1999 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.43 Coenonympha Kettlebrook LNR Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath (Ivy House) SK236004 09/08/2005 1 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.40 Coenonympha Kettlebrook LNR 2-9 Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath (Ivy House) SK237004 18/08/2005 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.50 Coenonympha 2-9 Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Kettlebrook LNR SK235006 11/07/2005 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.33

Coenonympha Wilnecote Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Conservation Park SK236006 15/07/1999 1 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.43

Coenonympha Wilnecote 2-9 Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Conservation Park SK236005 04/07/2001 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.41

Coenonympha Wilnecote Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Conservation Park SK236006 05/05/2003 1 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.43 Wildflower Island Coenonympha A5/B5404 Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Wilnecote SK239009 07/08/2006 1 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.80 Coenonympha Kettlebrook Park, 2-9 Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath The Bumpy Area SK231018 28/05/2003 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.75 The Bumpy, Coenonympha Glascote, 2-9 Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Stonydelph SK232002 08/06/2004 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.00 Coenonympha 2-9 Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Kettlebrook Park SK232017 03/07/2001 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.72 Coenonympha 2-9 Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Kettlebrook Park SK232017 12/07/2001 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.72 Coenonympha Kettlebrook Park, Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath The Bumpy Area SK231018 24/05/2003 1 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.75 Coenonympha Kettlebrook Park, Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath The Bumpy Area SK231018 10/06/2003 1 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.75 Kettlebrook Coenonympha Nature Reserve, Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Belgrave SK231017 11/06/2007 1 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.66 Brown-spot Insect - Moth Lepidoptera Agrochola litura Pinion Wilnecote SK2201 1970 Min. 1 Adult WMG Yes Yes 0.73 Insect - Moth Lepidoptera Hoplodrina blanda Rustic Wilnecote SK2201 23/07/1966 0 Individua WMG Yes Yes 0.73 Amphipyra Insect - Moth Lepidoptera tragopoginis Mouse Moth Wilnecote SK2201 1970 Min. 1 Adult WMG Yes Yes 0.73 Coenonympha 2-9 Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Kettlebrook Park SK227018 24/06/1999 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.58 Coenonympha 2-9 Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Kettlebrook Park SK227017 07/07/1999 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.49 Coenonympha 2-9 Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Kettlebrook Park SK226022 13/06/2004 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.94 Coenonympha Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Kettlebrook Park SK227021 18/06/2001 1 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.87 Coenonympha Doulton's Works, Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Two Gates SK218017 04/06/2002 1 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.46 Heather area, Doultons Works, 2-9 Butterfly Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera Erynnis tages Dingy Skipper Wilnecote SK220017 26/05/2003 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Yes Vulnerable 1.41 Coenonympha 2-9 Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Kettlebrook Park SK2202 22/06/1995 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.71 Kettlebrook Coenonympha Nature Reserve, Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Belgrave SK226021 18/07/2006 1 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.84 Doultons Heather 2-9 Butterfly Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera Erynnis tages Dingy Skipper Site SK219018 03/06/2006 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Yes Vulnerable 1.53 Coenonympha 2-9 Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Kettlebrook Park SK229019 18/06/1996 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.75 Coenonympha Kettlebrook Park, 2-9 Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Wilnecote SK229014 06/07/1997 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.30 Kingsbury Link Butterfly Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera Erynnis tages Dingy Skipper North Sec2 SP233987 01/06/2013 2 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Yes Vulnerable 1.94 Coenonympha Kingsbury Link Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath North Sec2 SP233987 01/06/2013 2 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.94 Kingsbury Link Butterfly Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera Erynnis tages Dingy Skipper North SP233987 01/05/2011 1 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Yes Vulnerable 1.94 Baggeridge Brick spoilheap, 10 Butterfly Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera Erynnis tages Dingy Skipper Kingsbury SP216986 22/05/2010 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Yes Vulnerable 1.80 Coenonympha Whateley, 2-9 Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Wilnecote SP2299 29/06/1995 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.32 Restored Tip, Coenonympha Rush Lane, Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Dosthill SP216990 20/06/2002 1 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.43

PS5615_Species Records.xlsxNotable Invertebrates from Site (KM) N.B. Not applicable to RedList RedList_G RedList RedList RedList_G RedList_G RedList_ RedList_G records with Grid UK BAP Local NERC Act Nationally Nationally Nationally Nationally Nationally Nationally _pre94: lobal_post _GB_po _GB_po B_post200 B_post200 GB_post2 B_post200 UK Red List 4-digit grid Taxon Group Taxon Order Scientific Name Common Name Location Reference Date Abundance Comment Source 2007 BAP 2006 S.41 Scarce A Scarce B Scarce Notable A Notable B Notable NR 94: NT st94:NT st94: EN 1:NT 1: VU 001: EN 3: RE RDB3 pRDB1 pRDB2 (Butterflies) reference Restored Tip Coenonympha Rush Lane, 2-9 Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Dosthill SP215989 29/05/2003 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.57 Biffa Waste Tip, Coenonympha Rush Lane, 2-9 Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Dosthill SP211996 07/07/1998 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.30 Council Refuse Tip,Rush La. 2-9 Butterfly Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera Erynnis tages Dingy Skipper Dosthill SP211996 01/06/1998 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Yes Vulnerable 1.30 Lasiommata 2-9 Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera megera Wall Tilcon, Wilnecote SK2100 12/08/1995 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.24 Lasiommata 2-9 Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera megera Wall Tilcon, Wilnecote SK2300 18/08/1995 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 0.85 2-9 Butterfly Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera Erynnis tages Dingy Skipper Tilcon, Wilnecote SK2100 07/05/1995 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Yes Vulnerable 1.24 Town Wall, Coenonympha Hockley Road, Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Wilnecote SK2200 16/08/1996 1 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 0.36 Council Tip, Rush 2-9 Butterfly Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera Erynnis tages Dingy Skipper Lane, Dosthill SP220996 29/05/2003 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Yes Vulnerable 0.73 Coenonympha Council Tip, Rush 2-9 Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Lane, Dosthill SP220996 29/05/2003 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 0.73 Found at Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera Erynnis tages Dingy Skipper Whateley SK2200 22/05/1988 3 Individual railway side. WBRC Yes Yes Yes Vulnerable 0.36 Coenonympha 10-29 Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Tilcon Wilnecote SP219998 1994 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 0.58 Coenonympha Tip, Rush Lane, Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Dosthill SP220995 04/09/2001 1 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 0.82 Coenonympha Cadogan Rd. Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Dosthill SP218997 06/07/2013 3 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 0.72 Lasiommata Stoneware, Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera megera Wall Dosthill SP216996 03/06/1996 1 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 0.92 Coenonympha Stoneware, Rush 2-9 Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Lane, Dosthill SP217995 01/06/1998 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 0.94 Lasiommata 2-9 Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera megera Wall Tilcon Dosthill SP219998 17/08/1993 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 0.58 10-29 Butterfly Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera Erynnis tages Dingy Skipper Tilcon Wilnecote SP219998 1994 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Yes Vulnerable 0.58 Lasiommata 2-9 Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera megera Wall Tilcon Wilnecote SP219998 1994 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 0.58 Lasiommata Rush Lane, Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera megera Wall Dosthill SP219994 30/05/2000 1 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 0.95 Wallbrook, Rush 2-9 Butterfly Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera Erynnis tages Dingy Skipper Lane, Dosthill SP218993 30/05/1997 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Yes Vulnerable 1.08 Clay Pits, Rush Butterfly Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera Erynnis tages Dingy Skipper Lane, Dosthill SP217994 04/06/2006 3 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Yes Vulnerable 1.03 Coenonympha Clay Pits, Rush Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Lane, Dosthill SP217994 04/06/2006 2 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.03 Old Claypit, Butterfly Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera Erynnis tages Dingy Skipper Dosthil SP217994 27/05/2010 8 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Yes Vulnerable 1.03 Coenonympha Old Claypit, Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Dosthil SP217994 27/05/2010 1 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.03 Rush Lane, Dosthill, Old Clay 23 Butterfly Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera Erynnis tages Dingy Skipper Colliery SP217994 04/06/2013 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Yes Vulnerable 1.03 Rush Lane, Coenonympha Dosthill, Old Clay Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Colliery SP217994 04/06/2013 4 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.03 Stoneware, Rush Butterfly Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera Erynnis tages Dingy Skipper Lane, Dosthill SP217995 01/06/1998 1 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Yes Vulnerable 0.94 Wallbrook, Rush Butterfly Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera Erynnis tages Dingy Skipper Lane Dosthill SP217993 01/06/1998 1 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Yes Vulnerable 1.12 Coenonympha Wallbrook, Rush 2-9 Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Lane Dosthill SP217993 01/06/1998 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.12 Coenonympha Wallbrook, Rush 2-9 Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Lane, Dosthill SP216993 08/07/1997 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.17 Industrial Waste Lasiommata Ground near Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera megera Wall Dosthill Quarry SP216992 26/07/1990 WBRC Yes Yes Threatened 1.25 Industrial Waste Ground near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera Erynnis tages Dingy Skipper Dosthill Quarry SP216992 26/07/1990 WBRC Yes Yes Yes Vulnerable 1.25 Coenonympha Rush Lane Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Dosthill (BIFFA) SP219993 17/08/2005 1 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.04 Tarmac, Butterfly Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera Erynnis tages Dingy Skipper Wilnecote SK219003 31/05/2003 1 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Yes Vulnerable 0.30 Coenonympha Tarmac, 2-9 Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Wilnecote SK219003 31/05/2003 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 0.30 Coenonympha River Tame, Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Dosthill SK212008 10/07/2005 1 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.12 Kingsbury Colliery Coenonympha Restored 30-99 Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Spoilheap SP233987 26/06/2000 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.94 Kingsbury Colliery Coenonympha Restored Butterfly Near Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera pamphilus Small Heath Spoilheap SP233987 20/08/2000 1 Individual Conservation Yes Yes Threatened 1.94

PS5615_Species Records.xlsxNotable Invertebrates Distance from Warwickshire Warwickshire England Site (KM) N.B. NERC Rare Scarce Red List Not applicable Scientific Name Common Name Location Grid Reference Date Abundance Comment Source UK BAP Local BAP Act S.41 (Species of 1 -(Species of 4 (Stroh et al . to records with 3 records) - 10 records) 2014) 4-digit grid reference Near Cruciata laevipes Crosswort Stonydelph SK2401 13/06/1984 WBRC Threatened 1.93 Freasley Lane Glebionis segetum Corn Marigold Freasley SK234005 15/08/1991 Grass verge WBRC Yes Vulnerable 1.22 Near Knautia arvensis Field Scabious Freasly SK2300 13/07/1988 WBRC Threatened 0.85 Quarry Hill, O DAFOR of Found in meadow island, Onobrychis viciifolia Sainfoin Wilnecote SK239009 04/06/2004 Species likely planted in 1990. WBRC Vulnerable 1.80 Stoneydelph Callitriche Various-leaved Lakes Kettlebook shallow water - platycarpa Water-starwort Park SK2321101673 02/07/1997 occasional WBRC Yes 1.71 Carex viridula Common Yellow- Wilnecote Damp grassland subsp. oedocarpa sedge Stonydelph lane SK2301 1987 Brookside WBRC Yes 1.06 Chenopodium Good-King- Dosthill, Clay waste, mostly barish bonus-henricus Henry railwayside SP218997 30/07/2009 ground - 1 WBRC Yes Vulnerable 0.72 Whateley Lane, Cichorium intybus Chicory Whateley SP228995 07/09/1993 Roadside verge WBRC Vulnerable 1.00 Geum rivale Water Avens Dosthill Quarries SP216992 1991 WBRC Yes 1.25 Astragalus Scrub, limesto quarry side glycyphyllos Wild Liquorice Dosthill Quarry SP210995 25/05/2009 - 2 bushes WBRC Yes 1.44 Astragalus glycyphyllos Wild Liquorice Dosthill Quarry SP216992 18/10/1990 WBRC Yes 1.25 Erophila Glabrous glabrescens Whitlowgrass Dosthill Quarries SP216992 19/04/1991 WBRC Yes 1.25 Linaria repens Pale Toadflax Dosthill Quarries SP216992 1991 WBRC Yes 1.25 Astragalus glycyphyllos Wild Liquorice Dosthill Quarries SP216992 1991 WBRC Yes 1.25 Salix cinerea subsp. cinerea Grey Willow Dosthill Quarries SP216992 1991 WBRC Yes 1.25 Rush Lane, Small patch in flower on Linaria repens Pale Toadflax Wilnecote SP222994 03/08/1989 waste ground. WBRC Yes 0.90 Common Peel Heights Rough stony wide verge - Near Filago vulgaris Cudweed Wilnecote SK226007 20/07/2006 1 clump WBRC Threatened 0.57 Near Bromus secalinus Rye Brome Dosthill SK2100 Unknown WBRC Yes Threatened 1.24 Clay waste - parish Railwayside, ground rough grass - 3 Near Calluna vulgaris Heather Dosthill SK219004 31/08/2009 small patches in flower WBRC Threatened 0.32 Small cluster, laneside Near Calluna vulgaris Heather Wilnecote SK222008 01/08/2008 grassy bank with shrubs. WBRC Threatened 0.50 Hockley, Near Calluna vulgaris Heather Whateley SK2200 23/08/1984 WBRC Threatened 0.36 Near Calluna vulgaris Heather Tamworth SK2201 19/08/1987 WBRC Threatened 0.73 Common Peel Heights, One small clump. Rough Near Filago vulgaris Cudweed Wilnecote SK226007 20/09/2006 stony wide verge. WBRC Threatened 0.57 Common Grassy verge. A patch Near Filago vulgaris Cudweed Wilnecote SK226009 07/06/2008 c.1ft x1ft in flower. WBRC Threatened 0.72 Common Sycamore, Near Filago vulgaris Cudweed Wilnecote SK224008 16/06/2014 Warwickshire Flora Group Threatened 0.54

PS5615_Species Records.xlsxCounty Rare Plants Distance from Warwickshire Warwickshire England Site (KM) N.B. NERC Rare Scarce Red List Not applicable Scientific Name Common Name Location Grid Reference Date Abundance Comment Source UK BAP Local BAP Act S.41 (Species of 1 -(Species of 4 (Stroh et al . to records with 3 records) - 10 records) 2014) 4-digit grid reference Dosthill, Near shallow water. One Near Inula helenium Elecampane Railwayside SK218004 07/08/2009 large clump of flowers. WBRC Threatened 0.41 Near Lychnis flos-cuculi Ragged-Robin Dosthill Park SK212008 18/05/2014 Warwickshire Flora Group Threatened 1.12 Common Wilnecote Kettle Near Valeriana officinalis Valerian Brook SK2201 22/06/1988 WBRC Threatened 0.73 Narrow-fruited Nr railway line, Pathside, parish ground - Valerianella dentata Cornsalad Dosthill SK218006 03/05/2009 patch 6m long WBRC Yes Endangered 0.50 Callitriche Various-leaved platycarpa Water-starwort Dosthill Park SK212008 18/05/2014 Warwickshire Flora Group Yes 1.12 6-7 Shoots with Phyllitis Scolopendrium. Barish 1 Count of Ground Under Silver Birch Individual; R tree. C 15 years old Brittle Bladder- High Street, DAFOR of Recorded as Cystopteris Cystopteris fragilis fern Dosthill. SP217999 28/06/2009 Species cristata WBRC Yes 0.64 Monotropa hypopitys subsp. Under Betula - rare (ssp. hypopitys Bird's-nest Ladywalk NR SP217992 02/08/2000 not confirmed) WBRC Yes Yes Yes Endangered 1.21

PS5615_Species Records.xlsxCounty Rare Plants Distance from Site (KM) N.B. Not applicable to records Scientific Name Common Name Location Grid Reference Date Abundance Comment Source with 4-digit grid reference Rosa rugosa Japanese Rose Hockley SK229002 05/07/1995 WBRC 0.71 Azolla filiculoides Water Fern Wilnecote SK226012 01/07/1995 Found at school pond. WBRC 0.98

PS5615_Species Records.xlsxWaCA Schedule 9

UPDATE EXTENDED PHASE 1 HABITAT SURVEY AT WILNECOTE BRICKWORKS, TAMWORTH

APPENDIX 3

Wildlife Legislation

Badgers (Meles meles)

In the UK the relevant legislation pertaining to Badgers is the Protection of Badgers Act 1992 and the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981 (as amended). Under the Protection of Badgers Act it is an offence to:

 Wilfully kill, injure, take possess or cruelly ill‐treat* a Badger, or attempt to do so;  To intentionally or recklessly interfere with a sett# (this includes disturbing Badgers whilst they are occupying a sett, as well as damaging or destroying a sett or obstructing access to it).

* the intentional elimination of sufficient foraging area to support a known social group of badgers may, in certain circumstances, be construed as an offence by constituting ‘cruel ill treatment’ of a Badger.

# a sett is defined as ‘any structure or place which displays signs indicating current use by a Badger’, with ‘current use’ defined by Natural England under interim guidance as over the preceding few months prior to a likely interference/disturbance event.

Licences can be obtained from the SNCO for development activities that would otherwise be unlawful under the legislation.

Bats

All British bats are European protected species and therefore receive protection under the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations (2010), making it an offence to:

 Deliberately kill, injure or capture a bat;  Deliberately disturb bats, including in particular any disturbance which is likely to: o impair their ability to survive, reproduce or to rear or nurture their young; o impair their ability to hibernate or migrate; or o significantly affect their local distribution or abundance.  Damage or destroy a breeding site or resting place of a bat;  Possess or control any live or dead specimen or anything derived from a bat;  Sell, offer for sale, possess or transport a bat (live or dead, part or derivative) for the purpose of sale or advertise for buying or selling. In addition, all British bats are listed under Schedule 5 of the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 (as amended), which contains further provisions making it an offence to intentionally or recklessly:

 Damage, destroy or obstruct access to any structure or place which any bat uses for shelter or protection; or  Disturb any bat while occupying a structure or place which it uses for that purpose.

Licences can be obtained from the Statutory Nature Conservation Organisation (SNCO) for development activities that would otherwise be unlawful under the legislation.

Water Vole (Arvicola amphibius)

Water Voles are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended), making it illegal to:

 Intentionally kill, injure or take a Water Vole;

 Possess or control a live or dead Water Vole, or any part of a Water Vole;

 Intentionally or recklessly disturb, destroy or obstruct access to any place that Water Voles use for shelter or protection;

 Sell, offer for sale or advertise any live or dead Water Voles.

Otter (Lutra lutra)

Otters are a European protected species and therefore receive protection under the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations (2010), making it an offence to:

 Deliberately kill, injure or capture an Otter;  Deliberately disturb Otters, including in particular any disturbance which is likely to: o impair their ability to survive, reproduce or to rear or nurture their young; o impair their ability to hibernate or migrate; or o significantly affect their local distribution or abundance.  Damage or destroy a breeding site or resting place of an Otter;  Possess or control any live or dead specimen or anything derived from an Otter;  Sell, offer for sale, possess or transport an Otter (live or dead, part or derivative) for the purpose of sale or advertise for buying or selling. In addition, Otters are listed under Schedule 5 of the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 (as amended), which contains further provisions making it an offence to intentionally or recklessly:

 Damage, destroy or obstruct access to any structure or place which an Otter uses for shelter or protection; or  Disturb an Otter while occupying a structure or place which it uses for that purpose.

Dormice(Muscardinus avellanarius)

Dormice are a European protected species and therefore receive protection under the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations (2010), making it an offence to:

 Deliberately kill, injure or capture a Dormouse;  Deliberately disturb Dormice, including in particular any disturbance which is likely to: o impair their ability to survive, reproduce or to rear or nurture their young; o impair their ability to hibernate or migrate; or o significantly affect their local distribution or abundance.  Damage or destroy a breeding site or resting place of a Dormouse;  Possess or control any live or dead specimen or anything derived from a Dormouse;  Sell, offer for sale, possess or transport a Dormouse (live or dead, part or derivative) for the purpose of sale or advertise for buying or selling. In addition, Dormice are listed under Schedule 5 of the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 (as amended), which contains further provisions making it an offence to intentionally or recklessly:

 Damage, destroy or obstruct access to any structure or place which a Dormouse uses for shelter or protection; or  Disturb a Dormouse while occupying a structure or place which it uses for that purpose.

Amphibians

All British amphibian species receive a degree of protection under the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 (as amended). The level of protection varies from protection from sale or trade only, as is the case with species such as Common Toad (Bufo bufo) and Smooth Newt (Lissotriton vulgaris), to full protection afforded to species such as Great Crested Newt (Triturus cristatus). Great Crested Newt is a European protected species and as such receives full protection under the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010, making it an offence to:

 Deliberately capture, injure or kill a Great Crested Newt;  Deliberately disturb Great Crested Newts, including in particular any disturbance which is likely to: o impair their ability to survive, reproduce or to rear or nurture their young; o impair their ability to hibernate or migrate; or o significantly affect their local distribution or abundance.  Deliberately take or destroy eggs of Great Crested Newts;  Damage or destroy a breeding site or resting place of Great Crested Newts;  Possess or control any live or dead specimen or anything derived from a Great Crested Newt;  Sell, offer for sale, possess or transport a Great Crested Newt (live or dead, part or derivative) for the purpose of sale or advertise for buying or selling.

Reptiles

All reptile species receive protection under the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 (as amended), making it illegal to;

 Intentionally kill or injure reptiles;

 Sell, offer for sale, possess or transport reptiles (live or dead, part or derivative) for the purpose of sale or advertise for buying or selling.

In addition, due to their status as scarce species both Smooth Snake (Coronella austriaca) and Sand Lizard (Lacerta agilis) are European protected species, protected under the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations, 2010. This affords them additional protection, making it illegal to:

 Deliberately capture Smooth Snakes or Sand Lizards;  Deliberately disturb Smooth Snakes or Sand Lizards, including in particular any disturbance which is likely to: o impair their ability to survive, reproduce or to rear or nurture their young; o impair their ability to hibernate or migrate; or o significantly affect their local distribution or abundance.  Damage or destroy a breeding site or resting place of Smooth Snakes and Sand Lizards.  Possess or control any live or dead specimen or anything derived from a Smooth Snake or Sand Lizard.

Birds

All wild birds, their nests and eggs are protected throughout the breeding season (typically late February to late August inclusive) under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981 (as amended). This legislation makes it an offence to (with certain limited exceptions and in the absence of a licence) intentionally:

 Kill or injure any wild bird;  Take, damage or destroy the nest of any wild bird whilst it is in use or being built;  Take or destroy the egg of any wild bird;  It is also an offence to possess any live or dead wild bird or egg, or anything derived from a bird or egg  Restrictions on trade and advertising also apply.

Schedule 1 of the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 is a list of the nationally rare and uncommon breeding birds for which all offences carry special (i.e. greater) penalties. These species also benefit from additional protection whilst breeding, as it is an offence to disturb adults or their dependent young when at a nest.

The RSPB categorise British bird species in terms of conservation importance based on a number of criteria including the level of threat to a species population status. Species are listed as Green, Amber or Red. Red Listed species are considered to be of the highest conservation concern, being either globally threatened and / or experiencing a high level of population decline (e.g. a reduction in breeding population size greater than or equal to 50% over the past 25 years or since 1969, when the first species assessment was made).

Crayfish

White‐clawed Crayfish (Austropotamobius pallipes) are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981 (as amended), making it an offence to:

 Take White‐clawed Crayfish from the wild;  Sell, offer for sale, possess or transport White‐clawed Crayfish (live or dead, part or derivative) for the purpose of sale or advertise for buying or selling.

In addition, under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981 (as amended) it is an offence to:

 Release or allow to escape into the wild any animal which is included in Part I of Schedule 9

Signal Crayfish (Pacifastacus leniusculus) are included in Part 1 of Schedule 9 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981 (as amended).

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APPENDIX 4

Photographs

Plate 1. View of the lagoon from the south.

Plate 2. View of the grassland surrounding the lagoon.

Plate 3. View of the bare earth track taken from the south.

Plate 4. View of the tall ruderal present in the middle of the woodland.

Plate 5. View of the bracken area to the east of the site.

Plate 6. View of the small swamp area that is fenced off.

Plate 7. View of the stream present through the site.

Plate 8. View of the scrub within the site.

Plate 9. View of the woodland present within the site.

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