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Appendix E – Biodiversity, Marine Ecology and Fish Appendix E1 – Biodiversity, Marine Ecology and Fish Figures

Figure 8.1 - Statutory designated sites

Figure 8.2 - Non-statutory designated sites

Figure 8.3 - Phase 1 habitat survey results (4 sheets)

Figure 8.4 - Species Baseline Data (2 sheets)

Appendix E2 – Preliminary Ecological Appraisal

Appendix E3 – Preliminary Ecological Appraisal Addendum

Appendix E4 – Ecology Survey and Risk Management Report

Appendix E5 – Aquatic Ecology Walkover Survey

Appendix E6 - Otter Meadows CWS Monitoring Survey

Appendix E7 - Great Crested Newt Survey Report

Appendix E8 - Phase 2 Survey Report

Appendix E9 - Water Vole Habitat Suitability and Evidence Summary

Appendix E10 - Addendum to Preliminary Ecological Appraisal December 2019

Appendix E11 – Marine Conservation Zone Assessment

Appendix E12 – Habitats Regulations Assessment Stage 1 and Stage 2 Appendix E1 – Biodiversity, Marine Ecology and Fish Figures Figure 8.1 - Statutory designated sites

Figure 8.2 - Non-statutory designated sites

Figure 8.3 - Phase 1 habitat survey results (4 sheets)

Figure 8.4 - Species Baseline Data (2 sheets) Reproduced by permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of HMSO. © Crown copyright and database right 2020. All rights reserved. ¯ Ordnance Survey Licence number 100023410.

Legend Site Boundary 2km Study Area 30km Study Area Otter Estuary Marine Conservation Zone Otter Estuary Site of Special Scientific Interest Exe Estuary Special Protection Area Exe Estuary Ramsar Beer Quarry & Caves Special Area of Conservation South Hams Special Area of Conservation Warren Special Area of Conservation East Pebblebed Heaths Special Area of Conservation Heaths Special Protection Area South Woods Special Area of Conservation

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LOWER OTTER RESTORATION PROJECT

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Figure 8.1 Statutory designated sites

Drawn By : John Scrase Date: 11/08/2020 Checked By : Tara Lewis Date: 11/08/2020 Approved By : Toby Wilson Date: 11/08/2020

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Bicton River Lake Otter Bicton Arena Legend Site Boundary

Bicton Park 200m Study and gardens 2km Study park - Colaton County Wildlife Site (CWS) Raleigh Marsh Other Site of Wildlife Interest Hayes Wood (OSWI) Unconfirmed Wildlife Site (UWS)

Hayes Wood Pond

Shortwood Common The Warren and Otter Estuary Otterton Park to Green Point Otter Meadows

South Farm

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Client: West Down Golf Course

The Floors Project : LOWER OTTER RESTORATION PROJECT

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Figure 8.2 Non-statutory designated sites

Drawn By : John Scrase Date: 11/08/2020 Checked By : Tara Lewis Date: 11/08/2020 Approved By : Toby Wilson Date: 11/08/2020

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8 Legend Site Boundary D A2.2, Scrub - scattered ! A3.1, Broadleaved Parkland/scattered trees .! Target Note, Target Note G2, Running water J2.1.2, Intact hedge - species-poor I I I J2.3.1, Hedge with trees - native VVV species-rich |||||| J2.3.2, Hedge with trees - species-poor A1.1.1, Broadleaved woodland - semi- natural SI SIB2.2, Neutral grassland - semi- improved SSIISSII SI SIB6, Poor semi-improved grassland SI SI F1, Swamp G1, Standing water

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LOWER OTTER RESTORATION PROJECT Drawing : Figure 8.3 Phase 1 Habitat Survey Results (Sheet 1 of 4)

Drawn By : John Scrase Date: 10/08/2020 Checked By : Tara Lewis Date: 10/08/2020 Approved By : Toby Wilson Date: 10/08/2020

Drawing No. : Revision ENVIMSW002045-CH2-000-DR-EN-0058 P03 0 25 50 100 150 Metres Drawing Scale : 1:4,000

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38 5 Legend 37 Site Boundary 39 D A2.2, Scrub - scattered ! A3.1, Broadleaved Parkland/scattered trees Target Note, Target Note 49 .! G2, Running water J2.1.2, Intact hedge - species-poor J2.3.1, Hedge with trees - native 6 I I I VVV species-rich |||||| 40 J2.3.2, Hedge with trees - species-poor J2.5, Wall 51 A1.1.1, Broadleaved woodland - semi- 41 natural 50 A1.2.2, Coniferous woodland - plantation A2.1, Scrub - dense/continuous B2.2, Neutral grassland - semi- SI SIimproved SIIII SI B4, Improved grassland 13 SIIII SI IIISI SIB6, Poor semi-improved grassland SI SIC3.1, Other tall herb and fern - ruderal F1, Swamp G1, Standing water

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LOWER OTTER RESTORATION PROJECT Drawing : Figure 8.3 Phase 1 Habitat Survey Results (Sheet 2 of 4)

Drawn By : John Scrase Date: 10/08/2020 Checked By : Tara Lewis Date: 10/08/2020 Approved By : Toby Wilson Date: 10/08/2020

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Legend Site Boundary 17 D A2.2, Scrub - scattered ! A3.1, Broadleaved Parkland/scattered 11 trees 12 .! Target Note, Target Note 27 G2, Running water 28 J2.1.2, Intact hedge - species-poor J2.2.2, Defunct hedge - species-poor |||||| J2.3.2, Hedge with trees - species-poor J2.6, Dry ditch A1.1.1, Broadleaved woodland - semi- natural A2.1, Scrub - dense/continuous SI SIB2.2, Neutral grassland - semi- SI SIimproved III SI SIB4, Improved grassland III IIIB5, Marsh/marshy grassland SI SIB6, Poor semi-improved grassland 16 SI SIC3.1, Other tall herb and fern - ruderal F1, Swamp G1, Standing water AAAJ1.1, Cultivated/disturbed land - arable AAA

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Project : 46 LOWER OTTER RESTORATION 45 PROJECT Drawing : Figure 8.3 Phase 1 Habitat Survey Results (Sheet 3 of 4)

John Scrase Date: 10/08/2020 47 Drawn By : Checked By : Tara Lewis Date: 10/08/2020 Approved By : Toby Wilson Date: 10/08/2020

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Legend 35 Site Boundary D A2.2, Scrub - scattered ! A3.1, Broadleaved Parkland/scattered trees .! Target Note, Target Note G2, Running water J2.1.1, Intact hedge - native species- VVV rich 36 J2.1.2, Intact hedge - species-poor J2.2.1, Defunct hedge - native species- VVV rich I I I J2.3.1, Hedge with trees - native VVV species-rich |||||| J2.3.2, Hedge with trees - species-poor J2.6, Dry ditch A1.1.1, Broadleaved woodland - semi- natural B2.2, Neutral grassland - semi- SI SIimproved SIIII SI B4, Improved grassland SIIISIISSII B6, Poor semi-improved grassland IIISI SI G1, Standing water

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Drawn By : John Scrase Date: 10/08/2020 Checked By : Tara Lewis Date: 10/08/2020 Approved By : Toby Wilson Date: 10/08/2020

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