Former Andover Airfield: Environmental Statement – Ecology Chapter 11

APPENDIX 11.1 ECOLOGY REPORTS (2006 – 2009)

Technical Appendix 11-1

Contents

Middlemarch Environmental Ltd Report Date Report Reference

Updated Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey and August 2009 RT-MME-105599 Phase II Botanical Survey

Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey June 2006 RT-MME-4217

Phase II Botanical Survey June 2006 RT-MME-4219

Reptile Survey June 2006 RT-MME-4218

Brown Hare Survey January 2007 RT-MME-5173A

FORMER ANDOVER AIRFIELD, ANDOVER, HAMPSHIRE

EXTENDED PHASE 1 HABITAT SURVEY AND PHASE II BOTANICAL SURVEY

A Report to Goodman

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Report Number: RT-MME-105599

August 2009

Former Andover Airfield, Andover, Hampshire RT-MME-105599 - Updated Extended Phase I Habitat Survey and Phase II Botanical Survey

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01 GOODMAN 02 MIDDLEMARCH ENVIRONMENTAL LTD

This report was compiled by: Helen Miller MIEEM CEnv, Andrea Powell MSc AIEEM and Dr Katy Read MCIWEM MIEEM CEnv DipSM

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

Contract Number C105599

August 2009

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Middlemarch Environmental Ltd was commissioned by Goodman to carry out an updated Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey and Phase II Botanical Survey of an area of land known as the Former Andover Airfield, Andover, Hampshire. Extended Phase 1, Phase II Botanical and Reptile Surveys were completed by Middlemarch Environmental Ltd at the site in June 2006 with a Brown Hare Survey completed in January 2007. The current surveys were carried out to update the ecological information with respect to the site.

The ecological desk study identified no statutory and seven non-statutory nature conservation sites within 2 km of the proposed development site. The desk study also provided records for a range of notable invertebrates, herpetofauna, birds and mammals within a 2 km radius of the site.

The Extended Phase I Habitat Survey and Phase II Botanical Survey was undertaken on 12th August 2009 by Helen Miller, Principal Technical Ecological Consultant and Andrea Powell, Ecological Consultant. These surveys identified the presence of the following habitats on site: arable; bare ground; fences; scattered scrub; semi- improved and unimproved calcareous grassland; species-poor defunct hedgerow; and tall ruderal vegetation.

The key ecological features on the site in relation to the proposed development are the unimproved and semi- improved calcareous grassland habitats. Although the Phase II Botanical Survey showed that the habitat quality of these grasslands had declined since the survey in June 2006 (although it should be noted that some of the habitat change could be as a result of variation in the timing of the surveys), these habitats are still notable considerations given their recognition as habitats of conservation priority within the UK. It is understood that the proposed development would result in the loss of some of this habitat (the semi-improved area) and the translocation of the unimproved grassland to a receptor site within the landscape zone. Other notable considerations include the loss of arable land which may be used by skylarks for nesting and other habitats (e.g. scattered scrub and hedgerows) which may be used by birds for nesting. The site may be used by brown hare (although none had been recorded during the surveys) and these are therefore a notable consideration with respect to the proposed development.

In order to ensure compliance with wildlife legislation and relevant planning policy, the following are recommended: • The calcareous grassland should be retained if possible, although it is understood that the proposals include for the translocation of the unimproved grassland habitat to a receptor site. This translocation should be carried out in accordance with an agreed Method Statement and managed in the long-term to enhance the biodiversity value of the habitat. • Vegetation should be removed outside of the nesting bird season (generally March to September inclusive), or checked by an ecologist immediately prior to removal if this is not possible. • Site works should be designed to minimise potential effects on brown hare.

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CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION ...... 5 1.1 PROJECT BACKGROUND...... 5 1.2 SITE DESCRIPTION ...... 5 2. METHODOLOGY...... 6 2.1 DESK STUDY ...... 6 2.2 EXTENDED PHASE 1 HABITAT SURVEY ...... 6 2.3 PHASE II BOTANICAL SURVEY...... 6 3. DESK STUDY RESULTS ...... 9 3.1 INTRODUCTION...... 9 3.2 NATURE CONSERVATION SITES ...... 9 3.3 PROTECTED SPECIES...... 10 4. EXTENDED PHASE 1 HABITAT SURVEY...... 13 4.1 INTRODUCTION...... 13 4.2 SURVEY CONSTRAINTS...... 13 4.3 HABITATS...... 13 4.4 FAUNA...... 18 5. PHASE II BOTANICAL SURVEY...... 19 5.1 INTRODUCTION...... 19 5.2 MG1 ARRHENATHERUM ELATIUS GRASSLAND...... 19 5.3 CG3 BROMUS ERECTUS GRASSLAND...... 20 6. DISCUSSIONS AND CONCLUSIONS ...... 23 6.1 NATURE CONSERVATION SITES ...... 23 6.2 HABITATS...... 23 6.3 PROTECTED/NOTABLE SPECIES ...... 25 7. RECOMMENDATIONS ...... 29 REFERENCES AND BIBLIOGRAPHY...... 31 APPENDICES...... 32 APPENDIX 1 ...... 33 APPENDIX 2 ...... 38 APPENDIX 3 ...... 40 APPENDIX 4 ...... 42

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 PROJECT BACKGROUND In August 2009, Goodman commissioned Middlemarch Environmental Ltd to undertake an Updated Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey and an Updated Phase II Botanical Survey of a site known as the Former Andover Airfield, Andover, Hampshire.

In June 2006 the following surveys were completed at the above site: • Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey – Middlemarch Environmental Report RT-MME-4217; • Phase II Botanical Survey – Middlemarch Environmental Report RT-MME-4219; and, • Reptile Survey – Middlemarch Environmental Ltd Report RT-MME-4218.

In February 2007 the following surveys were completed at the above site: • Brown Hare Survey – Middlemarch Environmental Ltd Report RT-MME-5173A.

An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) associated with proposed development at the site was submitted to the local planning authority in 2007. It is understood that the client wishes to submit a new planning application with respect to proposed development at the site and as a result that the Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey and Phase II Botanical Surveys completed in 2006 were updated to provide a current assessment of the ecological baseline of the site.

To fulfil the above brief to update the existing ecological baseline for the site, a desk study was completed, an Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey and a Phase II Botanical Survey was undertaken on 12th August 2009.

1.2 SITE DESCRIPTION The site is located to the west of Andover, Hampshire, at National Grid Reference SU 331 458. The site is approximately 60 ha, of which nearly all (52 ha) is currently arable land. Also present on the site is 2 ha of unimproved grassland, 4 ha of semi-improved grassland, and 1 ha is a redundant rifle range. The site is bounded to the east and north by the A303 and the urban area of Andover, to the south/south-east by the Ministry of Defence HQ QMG development, and to the west by agricultural land.

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2. METHODOLOGY

2.1 DESK STUDY A desk study was undertaken to determine the presence of any designated nature conservation sites and protected species that have been recorded within a 2 km radius of edge of the study site. This involved contacting appropriate statutory and non-statutory organisations which hold ecological data relating to the survey area. Middlemarch Environmental Ltd then assimilated and reviewed the desk study data provided by these organisations.

The consultees for the Desk Study were: • Natural England - MAGIC website for statutory conservation sites; and, • Hampshire Biodiversity Information Centre.

The data collected from these consultees is discussed in Section 3. Raw data are provided in Appendix 1.

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

2.3 PHASE II BOTANICAL SURVEY To fulfil the brief it was necessary to undertake the development of a National Vegetation Classification (NVC - Rodwell, 1991 et seq.) for the habitats located on the site to determine the existing botanical interest. The NVC survey is a standard technique for a more detailed classification of British habitats into floristic communities. Areas of homogeneous stands are identified through the use of characteristic species and/or sampled using quadrats. The DOMIN and/or DAFOR scales can be used to provide an indication of abundance and frequency of species recorded in each sample. DOMIN provides a quantitive measure of abundance while DAFOR is a relative measure incorporating abundance and frequency. Tables 2.1 and 2.2 provide a brief explanation of these terms.

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DOMIN value Explanation: % cover 10 91-100 9 76-90 8 51-75 7 34-50 6 26-33 5 11-25 4 4-10 3 < 4 with many individuals 2 < 4 with several individuals 1 < 4 with few individuals

Table 2.1 DOMIN values

DAFOR value Explanation D Dominant A Abundant F Frequent O Occasional R Rare L Local

Table 2.2 DAFOR values

Ecological interpretation of the collected data enables an NVC community to be determined. The data can also be analysed using analytical computer programmes such as MATCH (Malloch, 1999) or MAVIS (CEH, 2000) to aid NVC community determination. However, in reality, unless extensive data are collected the results of computer analysis can be misleading and inconclusive and as such may not be deemed appropriate.

In certain situations, such as where sites or habitats are of small spatial extent, the standard methodology may need to be adapted. In such situations replication of quadrat data may not be feasible and therefore the use of quadrats not deemed appropriate. In such cases the site or habitat will be considered as a single quadrat, therefore it is inappropriate to use analytical computer programmes to determine the NVC community.

The NVC communities were determined in a single visit using a walk-over assessment with the key vegetation components being identified. The data were interpreted using experience of the NVC communities with reference to NVC books (Rodwell 1991 et seq.). As a result of the nature of the habitats, and the fact that this is an update survey, DOMIN values were not deemed necessary and therefore only DAFOR values have been recorded. Where possible the sub-community was determined.

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It should also be noted that as a result of the natural variation of vegetation and the vagaries of the sampling upon which the original NVC is based, plant communities rarely exactly match those provided in the NVC.

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3. DESK STUDY RESULTS

3.1 INTRODUCTION From the details provided by the consultees all relevant ecological data have been reviewed. The results from these investigations for the site are summarised below in Sections 3.2 and 3.3. Data are provided in Appendix 1.

3.2 NATURE CONSERVATION SITES Reference to the Multi Agency Geographical Information for the Countryside (MAGIC) website and the local biodiversity information indicate that there are no nature conservation sites with statutory protection within a 2 km radius of the proposed development site. Although the plan presented in Appendix 1 shows that there is a Local Nature Reserve within the search area this is actually located more than 2 km from the closest edge of the proposed development site.

Hampshire Biodiversity Information Centre provided details of non-statutory sites of nature conservation interest within 2 km of the edge of the proposed development site. This search identified seven sites designated as Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINCs). These sites are summarised in Table 3.1. Information with respect to the reasons for designation of each of the SINCs detailed in Table 3.1 is taken from the ‘Criteria for Selecting Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation in Hampshire’ provided by the Hampshire Biodiversity Information Centre.

One ancient woodland site was identified on the MAGIC search within 2 km of the proposed development site: Horse Croft Copse, which is located approximately 2.00 km north north-west of the proposed development site. This site is also a SINC (see Table 3.1).

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Proximity to Site Name Designation Description Survey Area Non-statutory Sites Andover Ring Grasslands which have become impoverished Road (A303- through inappropriate management but which SINC 0.10 km north A343 retain sufficient elements of relic unimproved Intersection) grassland to enable recovery. A site which supports the following notable Little Park (Red 0.22 km south- species: cut-leaved germander Teucrium botrys, SINC Post) Field east field gromwell Lithospermum arvense, and night- flowering catchfly Silene noctiflora. RV:NS53 Agriculturally unimproved grassland, which 1.20 km south- A343/A303 SINC supports the following notable species: woolly east Junction thistle Cirsium eriophorum. An area of open freshwater which supports outstanding assemblages of floating/submerged/ Anna Valley 1.80 km south- emergent plant species, invertebrates, birds or Watercress SINC east amphibians. This site supports the following Beds notable species: stream water-crowfoot Ranunculus penicillatus ssp. pseudofluitans Andover Ring A site which supports the notable species: keeled- 1.90 km east Road (Hogarth SINC fruited cornsalad Valerianella carinata. north-east Court Bank) Horsecroft 2.00 km north SINC Ancient and semi-natural woodland. Copse north-west Anton Lakes - A site which contains areas of open freshwater Lakes & which support outstanding assemblages of Surround floating/submerged/ emergent plant species, invertebrates, birds or amphibians. The site also includes one of the following habitats: fens, flushes, seepages, springs, inundation grasslands etc. that support a flora and fauna characteristic of 2.00 km east unimproved and waterlogged (seasonal or SINC north-east permanent) conditions. The site supports the following notable species: stream water-crowfoot Ranunculus penicillatus ssp. pseudofluitans. In addition, this site is designated as a site of nature conservation interest which occurs in areas otherwise deficient in such interest, and/or are known to be of particularly high value to local communities e.g. community wildlife sites. Key: SINC – Site of Importance for Nature Conservation

Table 3.1: Summary of Non-Statutory Sites

3.3 PROTECTED SPECIES Table 3.2 provides a summary of protected species records within a 2 km radius of the proposed development site as provided by Hampshire Biodiversity Information Centre. It should be noted that the absence of records should not be taken as confirmation that a species is absent from the search area.

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Most Proximity of NERC Legislation / No. of UK Local Species Recent Nearest Record Sect. Conservation Records BAP? BAP? Record to Study Area 41? Status Herpetofauna EC Hab. Directive Great crested newt 1 1986 1.04 km north 9 9 WCA Sch.5 Triturus cristatus 9 (killing & injuring) Mammals EC Hab. Directive A bat Chiroptera sp. 5 1999 1.15 north-east # # # WCA Sch.5 (killing & injuring) 0.16 km north Badger Meles meles 4 2008 - - - PBA north-west Brown hare Lepus 1.20 km north 7 2007 9 - - europaeus north-east 9 EC Hab. Directive Brown long-eared bat 4 1999 1.25 km south 9 - WCA Sch.5 Plecotus auritus 9 (killing & injuring) WCA Sch.5 Otter Lutra lutra 23 2007 Not known* 9 9 9 (killing & injuring) EC Hab. Directive Pipistrelle 10 2001 0.35 km north 9 9 WCA Sch.5 Pipistrellus sp. 9 (killing & injuring) EC Hab. Directive Soprano Pipistrelle 1.52 km 1 2008 9 9 WCA Sch.5 Pipistrellus pygmaeus south-east 9 (killing & injuring) Water vole Arvicola WCA Sch.5 8 2008 1.44 km south 9 9 terrestris 9 (killing & injuring) Key: EC Hab. Directive - EC Habitats Directive (Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the Conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora) PBA – Protection of Badgers Act 1992 WCA Sch.5 – Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 Schedule 5: Animals which are protected * Six figure grid references not supplied and therefore exact location of records cannot be determined # Species dependant

Table 3.2: Summary of Protected/Notable Species Records Within 1 km Radius of Study Site

In addition to the species outlined in Table 3.2 Hampshire Biodiversity Information Centre provided extensive records of birds recorded within a 2 km radius of the proposed development site. The full list of species is included in Appendix 1. Species which have been recorded on or close to the proposed development site include the following: • Skylark Alauda arvensis; • Spotted flycatcher Muscicapa striata; • House sparrow Passer domesticus; • Grey partridge Perdix perdix – record from 2006 on Andover Airfield site; • Redstart Phoenicurus phoenicurus – record from 2006 on Andover Airfield site; • Willow warbler Phylloscopus trochilus;

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• Hedge accentor Prunella modularis; • Starling Sturnus vulgaris; and, • Mistle thrush Turdus viscivorus.

In addition to the records detailed above Hampshire Biodiversity Information Centre provided records of invertebrates and plants within a 2 km radius of the proposed development site. As assessment of these records has identified that none of the records are from within or adjacent to the proposed development site and therefore summary details of these extensive records are not provided here. A copy of the records are included in Appendix 1.

In addition to the records provided above, Middlemarch Environmental Ltd carried out a reptile and brown hare survey at the site in 2006 and 2007 respectively. During these surveys no reptiles were identified within the site and no brown hares were recorded on the site.

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4. EXTENDED PHASE 1 HABITAT SURVEY

4.1 INTRODUCTION The results of the Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey are presented in Section 4.2 to 4.4. An annotated Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey Drawing (Middlemarch Environmental Ltd Drawing C105599-01) is included in Appendix 2. This drawing illustrates the location and extent of all habitat types recorded on site. Any notable features or features too small to map are detailed using target notes.

The survey was carried out on 12th August 2009 by Helen Miller, Principal Technical Ecological Consultant and Andrea Powell, Ecological Consultant. Table 4.1 details the weather conditions at the time of the survey.

Parameter Condition Temperature (ºC) 16 Cloud (%) 95 Wind F0-F1 Precipitation None

Table 4.1: Weather Conditions During Survey Period

4.2 SURVEY CONSTRAINTS There were no survey constraints identified.

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

• Arable;

• Bare ground;

• Fences;

• Scattered scrub;

• Semi-improved calcareous grassland;

• Species-poor defunct hedgerow;

• Tall ruderal; and,

• Unimproved calcareous grassland.

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These habitats are outlined below in alphabetical order. The main species occurring in each habitat are provided in Table 4.2. The codes in brackets are the JNCC Phase 1 Habitat code for the habitat and relate to the species lists presented in Table 4.2.

Arable The majority of the site comprised a ploughed arable field. There was minimal vegetative growth, other than the occasional remnant of crop and tall ruderal species.

Bare ground Bare ground, in the form of remnant access routes of hard standing occurred in the south of the site. The old track within the old rifle range was sparsely vegetated with sedum Sedum sp. at the periphery of the track. Bare ground also included the footprints of the previous buildings within the rifle range area. There was also an extensive area of bare ground in the semi-improved calcareous grassland habitat in the north-east of the site.

Fences The site was more or less entirely fenced by either security fencing or wooden post and rail fencing.

Scattered scrub Scattered scrub occurred within the old rifle range and primarily consisted of elder Sambucus nigra. The scattered scrub had been managed by cutting but was still present within the site. This habitat also occurred within the semi-improved calcareous grassland in the north of the site. Species here included hawthorn Crataegus monogyna, purging buckthorn Rhamnus catharticus and bramble Rubus fruticosus. A small pocket of scattered scrub with tall ruderal vegetation occurred along the southern edge of the old rifle range.

Semi-improved calcareous grassland (B32) Semi-improved calcareous grassland occurred in the north of the site and was dominated by coarse grasses. This habitat also had a diverse dicotyledonous flora. This habitat also occurred within the old rifle range as a mosaic with the tall ruderal and short, rabbit grazed grassland. The north- western area of the riffle range was less improved and contained a variety of species, whilst the remainder of the riffle range had a greater proportion of tall ruderal species, especially nettle Urtica dioica and creeping thistle Cirsium arvense.

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Species-poor defunct hedgerow (J222) A species-poor defunct hedgerow was recorded between the arable and semi-improved calcareous grassland in the north-eastern corner of the site. The hedge primarily comprised scattered elder Sambucus nigra with a tall ruderal, notably nettle and creeping thistle ground flora. The hedgerow was approximately 4-5 m high and 1-2 m wide and noted to be unmanaged. The hedgerow that previously existed along the remainder of the south-western boundary had been cut back to ground level and minimal re-growth was recorded.

Tall ruderal vegetation (C31) Tall ruderal vegetation occurred around the foundations of the previous buildings within the old rifle range and was noted to be extending across a larger area of this section of the site than was recorded during the 2006 surveys. The main species were nettle and teasel Dipsacus fullonum with abundant creeping thistle. Tall ruderal habitats were also noted around the bare ground in the north-eastern section of the site.

Unimproved calcareous grassland (B31) Unimproved calcareous grassland occurred in the south-west of the site. Given the survey timing, many of the grasses which may have been recorded within this habitat had finished flowering. Coarse grass tussocks were evident along the north-eastern third of the habitat. However, it had a diverse flora (see Section 5 for species details).

The grassland around the periphery within the old rifle range had calcareous elements to it and has established since the previous survey in 2006. The more diverse calcareous grassland area within this newly established area was at the north-eastern end.

The buildings that were recorded on the site during the 2006 survey have since been demolished and the area now comprises of bare ground with piles of rubble and brick.

Table 4.2 provides details of the species recorded within each of the main habitats on the site, with the exception of the arable land which contained minimal species.

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Habitat South South Scientific Name English Name Old Rifle Range North field boundary field B32 C31 B32 (S) B32 J222 B31 Achillea millefolium Yarrow * * Agrimonia eupatoria Agrimony * Agropyron repens Twitch grass * Agrostis stolonifera Creeping bent * Allaria petiolata Garlic mustard * Alopecurus pratensis Meadow Foxtail * Anagallis arvensis Scarlet pimpernel * Anthriscus sylvestris Cow parsley * Arctium sp. Burdock * Arrhenatherum elatius False oat-grass * * * * Artemisia vulgaris Mugwort * Bellis perennis Daisy * * * Bromus sp. Bromus * * Bromus sterilis Barren brome * Calystegia sepium Bindweed * * * Centaurea scabiosa Greater knapweed * Centaurium erythraea Common centuary * Cerastium fontanum Common mouseear * Chamerion angustifolium Rosebay willowherb * Cirsium arvense Creeping thistle * * * * * Cirsium vulgare Spear thistle * * Clematis vitalba Old man beard * * Clinopodium vulgare Wild basil * * Convolvulus arvensis Field bindweed * Cornus sanguinea Dogwood * * Corylus avellana Hazel * Crataegus monogyna Hawthorn * * Cynosurus cristatus Crested dog’s-tail * Dactylis glomerata Cocksfoot * Dipsacus fullonum Teazle * * Epilobium hirsutum Great willowherb * Epilobium montanum Broad-leafed willowherb * * Erigeron acer Blue fleabane * Euphrasia officinalis agg Eyebright * Festuca spp. Fescues * Galium aparine Cleavers * * * * Galium molle Hedge bedstraw * Galium verum Lady's bedstraw * * Geranium dissectum Cut-leaved geranium * * Geranium molle Dove’s-foot crane’s-bill * Glechoma hederacea Ground ivy * * * Heracleum sphondylium Hogweed * * * * Hiercium spp. Hieracium * * Holcus lanatus Yorkshire fog * * Hypericum perforatum Perforated St. John’s wort * * * Juglans sp. Walnut sp. *

Table 4.2: Species Recorded in Main Habitats (Continued)

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Habitat South South Scientific Name English Name Old Rifle Range North field boundary field B32 C31 B32 (S) B32 J222 B31 Knatia arvensis Field scabious * Lactuca serriola Prickly lettuce * Lamium album White dead nettle * * Lamium purpureum Red dead nettle * * Ligustrum vulgare Privit * Linaria vulgaris Toad flax * Lolium perenne Perennial rye-grass * Lotus corniculatus Bird’s-foot trefoil * Medicago lupulina Black medick * Myosotis arvensis Field forget-me-not * Odontites vernus Red bartsia * * Pastinaca sativa Wild parsnip * Phleum pratense Timonthy * Plantago lanceolata Ribwort plantain * * * * Plantago major Greater plantain * * Poa trivialis Rough meadow grass * Poa sp. Meadow grasses * Potentilla reptans Creeping cinquefoil * * Prunella vulgaris Self heal * * Prunus laurocerasus Cherry laurel * Prunus padus Bird cherry * Ranunculus acris Meadow buttercup * * * Ranunculus repens Creeping buttercup * Ranunculus spp. Buttercups * Reseda lutea Mignonette * Rhamnus catharticus Purging buckthorn * * Rosa sp. Rose (Dog) * Rubus fruticosus Bramble * * Rumex obtusifolius Broad-leaved dock * * Sambucus nigra Elder * Sencio vulgaris Groundsel * Senecio jacobaea Ragwort * * * Sonchus oleraceus Smooth sow-thistle * Stachys arvensis Woundwort (hedge) * Stellaria media Common chickweed * Taraxacum officinale Dandelion * * Trifolium campestre Hop trefoil * Trifolium repens White clover * * Trifolium sp. Clover * * Trisestum flavescens Golden oat grass * * Urtica dioica Nettle * * * * Veronica arvensis Wall speedwell * Veronica chamaedrys Germanda speedwell * * *

Table 4.2 (Cont.): Species Recorded in Main Habitats

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4.4 FAUNA During the field survey field signs of faunal species were noted and mapped. The time of year at which the survey is undertaken will affect species or field signs directly recorded during the survey.

Evidence of the following faunal species was observed on site.

Invertebrates The invertebrate species presented in Table 4.3 were recorded on the site during the survey.

Birds The bird species presented in Table 4.3 were recorded on the site during the survey.

Mammals The mammal species presented in Table 4.3 were recorded on the site during the survey.

Common Name Scientific Name Evidence Notes Invertebrates Common blue Polyommatus icarus Seen - Meadow brown Maniola jurtina Seen - Gatekeeper Pyronia tithonus Seen - Painted lady Vanessa cardui Seen - Cabbage white Pieris sp. Seen - Speckled wood Pararge aegeria Seen - Birds Skylark Alauda arvensis On site RSPB Red List, Hampshire BAP, UK BAP, NERC Act Sect.41 List Wood Pigeon Columba palumbus On site - Crow Corvus corone On site - Buzzard Buteo buteo Flying over site - Mammals Rabbits Oryctolagus cuniculus Holes/tracks across the site -

Table 4.3: Invertebrate, Bird and Mammal Species Recorded on Site During the Survey

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5. PHASE II BOTANICAL SURVEY

5.1 INTRODUCTION This section details the results of the NVC survey that was undertaken on 12th August 2009 by Helen Miller, Technical Principal Ecological Consultant and Andrea Powell, Ecological Consultant. Middlemarch Environmental Ltd Drawing C105599-02 indicating the location of the NVC communities identified during the survey is provided in Appendix 3. Full species lists compiled by Middlemarch Environmental during the Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey are included in Table 4.2 in Section 4. The presence of these species has been taken into consideration in order to determine the most appropriate NVC community.

Two grassland NVC communities were identified: • MG1 Arrhenatherum elatius grassland; and, • CG3 Bromus erectus grassland.

The following sections detail each habitat identified within the site in relation to the NVC communities and where appropriate sub-communities. It should be noted that as a result of the survey timing it was not feasible to precisely determine the grass species occurring within it as most had finished flowering. Therefore there is an element of estimation in determining this community within the NVC.

5.2 MG1 ARRHENATHERUM ELATIUS GRASSLAND The species recorded in this habitat are detailed in Table 5.1. MG1 is a grassland of coarse grasses on ungrazed circumneutral soils. Tall herbs are generally infrequent, although unbellifers, nettle, knapweed and creeping thistle can be locally frequent. This community may be invaded by scrub species. It is a highly variable community dependant upon it historic management or otherwise. Generally older more established examples have greater species diversity.

The area of grassland in the north of the site can be described as MG1. It is highly variable, although the species richness since the June 2006 survey appears to have decreased and false oat grass Arrhenatherum elatius is considerably more dominant and ragwort Senecio jacobaea has increased its presence. However, this could be as a result of the potential seasonal difference in the survey timings. The updated survey recorded less variation across the grassland and was noted during the 2006 survey. The invasion of scrub is a typical characteristic of this community,

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During the 2006 survey an extensive colony of pyramidal orchids Anacamptis pyramidalis (70-100 spikes) was noted in the eastern section of this grassland. These species were not recorded during the update survey, although this may be due to the season difference in the survey timing rather than the loss of these species from the site.

The variability, species-richness, lower dominance of false oat grass Arrhenatherum elatius and high frequency of Trisetum flavescens suggests that this grassland could be assigned to the Centaurea nigra sub-community. However, Centaurea nigra, a key species within this sub-community is notably infrequent.

5.3 CG3 BROMUS ERECTUS GRASSLAND The species recorded in this habitat are detailed in Table 5.2. CG3 Bromus erectus grassland is a grassland comprising of a mixture of monocotyldons and hemicryptophyte dicotyledons on base- rich soils.

The grassland in the south of the site is best described by this community on the grounds of the high abundance and frequency of brome Bromus erectus, although in other aspects the floristic composition is a low to moderate fit. Since the 2006 survey there has been an increase in the coarse grasses, especially Yorkshire fog Holcus lanatus recorded within this community, particularly along the north-eastern edge of the grassland, where it was also noted that there had been an increase in species which were less representative of unimproved grassland habitat e.g. clovers and trefoils. An increase in creeping thistle Circium arvense and ragwort was also indicative of degraded quality of the grassland habitat since in June 2006 survey.

The majority of the grassland is heavily rabbit grazed.

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Scientific Name English Name DAFOR Value Achillea millefolium Yarrow O Agrimonia eupatoria Agrimony R Agropyron repens Twitch grass F Anthriscus sylvestris Cow parsley R Arrhenatherum elatius False oat-grass D Artemisia vulgaris Mugwort LF Bellis perennis Daisy R Bromus sp. Bromus R Cerastium fontanum Common mouseear O Cirsium arvense Creeping thistle LA Cirsium vulgare Spear thistle L/R Clinopodium vulgare Wild basil R/LF Conium maculatum Hemlock R Convolvulus arvensis Field bindweed R Cornus sanguinea Dogwood R Dactylis glomerata Cocksfoot LF Epilobium hirsutum Great willowherb R Epilobium montanum Broad-leafed willowherb R Galium aparine Cleavers O Galium verum Lady's bedstraw LA Geranium dissectum Cut-leaved geranium R Glechoma hederacea Ground ivy LF Heracleum sphondylium Hogweed LA Hiercium spp. Hieracium R Holcus lanatus Yorkshire fog L Hypericum perforatum Perforated St. John’s wort R Knatia arvensis Field scabious R Lactuca serriola Prickly lettuce R Lamium album White dead nettle R Linaria vulgaris Toad flax R Phleum pratense Timonthy R Pimpinella saxifraga Burnet saxifrage LA/F Plantago lanceolata Ribwort plantain O Potentilla reptans Creeping cinquefoil LF Ranunculus acris Meadow buttercup R Ranunculus repens Creeping buttercup R Rhamnus catharticus Purging buckthorn R Rumex obtusifolius Broad-leaved dock R Sanguisorba minor subsp. minor Salad burnet R Sencio vulgaris Groundsel R Senecio jacobaea Ragwort O Silene latifolia White campion R Silene vulgaris Bladder campion R Stachys arvensis Woundwort (hedge) R Trifolium repens White clover R Trisestum flavescens Golden oat grass F-A Urtica dioica Nettle O/LA Verbascum sp. Mullien species R Veronica sp. Speedwell sp. 0 Viola sp. Violet species R

Table 5.1: Key Species Frequency: MG1 Arrhenatherum elatius Grassland

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Scientific Name English Name DAFOR Value Agrostis stolonifera Creeping bent A Bellis perennis Daisy O Centaurium erythraea Common centuary LF Cerastium fontanum Common mouseear R Chamerion angustifolium Rosebay willowherb R Cirsium arvense Creeping thistle R Clematis vitalba Old man beard L Crataegus monogyna Hawthorn R Dactylis glomerata Cocksfoot R Daucus carota subsp. carota Wild carrot R Dipsacus fullonum Teazle O Epilobium montanum Broad-leafed willowherb R Erigeron acer Blue fleabane LA Festuca spp. Fescues D Hiercium spp. Hieracium F Holcus lanatus Yorkshire fog A/LD Lolium perenne Perennial rye-grass R Lotus corniculatus Bird’s-foot trefoil L Myosotis arvensis Field forget-me-not O Odontites vernus Red bartsia R Plantago lanceolata Ribwort plantain R Plantago major Greater plantain R Poa sp. Meadow grasses R Poa trivialis Rough meadow grass R Prunella vulgaris Self heal O Prunus sp. Prunus species R Sencio vulgaris Groundsel R Senecio jacobaea Ragwort LF Sonchus oleraceus Smooth sow-thistle R Stellaria media Common chickweed R Taraxacum officinale Dandelion O Trifolium campestre Hop trefoil LD Trifolium repens White clover LD Trisestum flavescens Golden oat grass LA Veronica arvensis Wall speedwell O

Table 5.2: Key Species Frequency: CG3 Bromus erectus Grassland

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6. DISCUSSIONS AND CONCLUSIONS

6.1 NATURE CONSERVATION SITES

Statutory Sites No statutory sites of nature conservation value were recorded within a 2 km radius of the proposed development site and therefore no further consideration of the potential effect on statutory sites of nature conservation is required.

Non-Statutory Sites Seven non-statutory sites of nature conservation value were recorded within a 2 km radius of the proposed development site. Two of these: Andover Ring Road (A303-A343 Intersection) SINC and Little Park (Red Post) Field SINC and are approximately 100 m north and south respectively of the proposed development site. Although these sites would not be directly affected by development proposals at the study site, increases in the volume of traffic as a result of the development along roads within the immediate vicinity of the site, could result in increased deposition from exhaust fumes on these grassland habitats.

Given the proximity from the remaining five other SINC sites it is not anticipated that there will be any significant effect on these sites from the proposed development.

6.2 HABITATS It is understood that the site will be developed to provide office, light industrial and hotel facilities and associated landscaping and habitat areas. It is understood that the proposals include for the translocation of the unimproved calcareous grassland habitats present in the south-western corner of the site to a donor site within the landscaping area along the north-western boundary of the site.

The ecological importance of the habitats present on site is assessed against their presence on the UK and Local BAPs and on Section 41 of the NERC Act and their ability to support protected or notable species. Those habitats which meet any of these criteria and are considered likely to be impacted by the proposals are highlighted as notable considerations. This is summarised in Table 6.1 and further discussed in the text below.

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UK BAP Priority Local NERC Act Is Habitat a Notable Habitat Type Habitat? BAP? Section 41? Consideration? Arable 8 9 8* Yes Bare ground 8 8 8 No Fences 8 8 8 No Scattered scrub 8 8 8 Yes Semi-improved calcareous grassland 9 9 9 Yes Species-poor defunct hedgerow 9 9 9 Yes Unimproved calcareous grassland. 9 9 9 Yes Tall ruderal 8 8 8 No * Arable field margins are included on this list but are not deemed to be applicable to this site as there are no field margins associated with the arable land on site.

Table 6.1: Summary of Ecological Importance of Habitats on Site

Arable land is listed on the Hampshire BAP as a habitat of conservation priority. The habitat has the potential to support breeding bird species such as skylark (which were recorded on site during the 2009 update surveys, although where not breeding at this time). The proposals will result in the loss of the arable land within this site. Although this habitat is well represented within the local area, it is still a notable consideration with respect to the propose development.

The scattered scrub provides foraging and nesting opportunities for birds and it is understood that this habitat will be lost as a result of the proposed development. The habitat is therefore a notable consideration with respect to the proposed development of the site.

The semi-improved calcareous grassland and unimproved calcareous grasslands within the site are habitats that are listed on the UK and Hampshire BAPs and NERC Act Section 41 list as habitats of priority conservation concern. The surveys completed in 2006 identified that the calcareous grassland habitats were likely to qualify as potential Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation based upon the following criteria from Hampshire Biodiversity Records Centre:

“Neutral/acid/calcareous grassland 2A - Agriculturally unimproved grasslands³ 2B - Semi-improved grasslands which retain a significant element of unimproved grassland. 2D - Grasslands which have become impoverished through inappropriate management but which retain sufficient elements of relic unimproved grassland to enable recovery. 3 - Agriculturally unimproved grassland - grassland that is composed of a mixed assemblage of indigenous species in essentially semi-natural communities which has been allowed to develop without the major use of herbicides or inorganic fertilisers.”

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Although the habitats within these two grasslands areas were noted as being degraded since the survey in 2006, they are still classified as important habitats and therefore are a notable consideration with respect to the proposed development of the site. It is understood that as part of the development proposals the unimproved grassland in the south-western corner of the site will be translocated in accordance with an agreed Method Statement to a receptor site within the landscape zone along the north-western boundary of the site. If the habitats were then managed in the long- term in accordance with a Habitat Management Plan it is anticipated that the potential effects of the proposed development on these habitats could be minimised.

The species-poor defunct hedgerow within the site is of a lesser extent than recorded in 2006. Hedgerows are listed on the UK and Hampshire BAPs and NERC Act Section 41 list as habitats of priority conservation concern. This hedgerow may still may be used by birds for foraging and nesting and it is understood that it will be removed as part of the proposed development. Therefore the hedgerow is a notable consideration with respect to the proposed development of the site.

The tall ruderal habitats at the site are limited in extent and species composition, and, although they do provide foraging areas for invertebrate species and will be lost as a result of the proposed development, these habitats are not determined to be a notable consideration with respect to the proposed development.

The fences and bare ground are not a notable consideration with respect to the proposed development of the site as they do not support populations of notable species.

6.3 PROTECTED/NOTABLE SPECIES Table 6.2 summarises which species are notable considerations for any development of the survey area. It also states whether these species are targeted by national or local Biodiversity Action Plans (BAPs) or afforded some protection under the NERC Act 2006.

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UK BAP NERC Act Local Is Species a Notable Species Priority Section BAP? Consideration? Species? 41? Birds Skylark Alauda arvensis 9 9 9 Yes

Various nesting bird species # # # Yes Herpetofauna Great crested newt Triturus 9 9 9 No cristatus Reptile species 9 # 9 No Mammals Badger Meles meles - - - No Bats (all species) # # # No Brown hare Lepus 9 - 9 Yes europaeus Otter Lutra lutra 9 9 9 No Water vole Arvicola 9 9 9 No terrestris # species dependant Table 6.2: Summary of Ecological Importance of Species on Site

Plants No plants listed as rare or protected were noted on site during the survey and therefore no plant species are a notable consideration with respect to the proposed development.

Invertebrates The desk study provided an extensive list of inveterate records from the search area. The site provides foraging habitat for invertebrates in the grassland and tall ruderal habitats. Although these habitats will be in part lost as a result of the proposed development, it is not deemed that the likely invertebrate assemblage at the site would be notable consideration with respect to the proposed development.

Birds Notable bird records were provided in the desk study data. The site provides opportunities for bird nesting for a range of species in the scattered scrub and hedgerows on site. The arable land and grasslands provide opportunities for skylark to use for nesting. Nesting and nest building birds are protected by the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and therefore the potential for detrimental

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Herpetofauna The desk study provided one record of great crested newt from 1986 approximately 1,040 m north of the proposed development site. The site does not provide any opportunities for use in breeding as there are no suitable habitats on the site. The site does provide suitable terrestrial habitat for use by great crested newts for foraging, although assessment of Ordnance Survey maps did not identify that there are any ponds within 500 m of the edge of the proposed development site and therefore these species are not deemed to be a notable consideration with respect to the proposed development at the site.

In terms of reptiles, no record of reptiles from within a 2 km radius of the edge of the proposed development site were provided during the desk study. A reptile survey of the site was completed by Middlemarch Environmental Ltd in June 2006 (MEL Report RT-MME-4218) which did not identify any reptiles to be using the site. Since this time the status of the habitats has not changed significantly in terms of providing reptile habitat and, given the site’s isolation from linking areas of potential reptile habitat which could allow reptiles within those areas to move onto site, it is not deemed that reptiles are a notable consideration with respect to the proposed development at the site.

Mammals Records of bats were provided by the desk study. The site does not provide any opportunities for bats to roost and there are minimal features which bats would use for foraging or commuting routes. Therefore it can be determined that bats are not a notable consideration with respect to the proposed development of the site.

Records of badgers Meles meles were provided by the desk study. During the surveys in 2006 and 2009 no evidence of badgers using the site was recorded and there are no habitats on site which would provide optimal areas for badger sett building. Badgers from the surrounding area may forage over the site, but the lack of evidence of mammal tracks, prints and latrine sites would show that if badgers did use the site, it would not be on a regular basis.

Record of brown hare Lepus europaeus were provided by the desk study. Brown hare were not recorded on the site during the site visits in June 2006 and August 2009, nor during the brown hare

Middlemarch Environmental Ltd. Page 27 Former Andover Airfield, Andover, Hampshire RT-MME-105599 - Updated Extended Phase I Habitat Survey and Phase II Botanical Survey survey completed in January 2007 (Middlemarch Report RT-MME-5173A). However, the site may be used by brown hare and therefore they can be deemed a notable consideration with respect to the proposed development.

Records of otter and water vole were provided by the desk study. There are no habitats on site suitable to support these species and there are not anticipated to any indirect effects on watercourses which may outfall into rivers were these species may be present. Therefore it can be concluded that these species are not a notable consideration with respect to the proposed development.

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7. RECOMMENDATIONS

7.1 Nature Conservation Sites With respect to the potential indirect effects from the proposals on the two non-statutory Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC): Andover Ring Road (A303-A343 Intersection) SINC and Little Park (Red Post) Field SINC, it is recommended that consultation with the Local Planning Authority Ecologist and / or Hampshire & Isle of White Wildlife Trust should be carried out regarding the potential effects of the proposals on these two SINC sites.

7.2 Habitats The following recommendations are made regarding the habitats present on site:

• Habitat Loss: In accordance with the provision of Planning Policy Statement 9 (Biodiversity & Geological Conservation) and Local Planning Policy, a habitat/species enhancement scheme should be incorporated into the landscaping scheme of any proposed works to maximise the ecological value of the site. The unimproved and semi-improved grassland habitats within the site are considered to be of moderate ecological importance and therefore the loss of these habitats will result in an adverse effect from the proposed development. It is understood that as mitigation for this, as part of the design of the site, the unimproved calcareous grassland within the south-western corner of the site will be translocated to a receptor site within the landscape zone to the north-west of the site. In addition, habitats to be created as part of the landscaping proposals include: native broad-leaved woodland, scrub, native hedgerows, rough grassland and wet grassland with the proposed swales.

In addition to the proposed landscaping detailed above, it is recommended that the following be included within the detailed design of the development: o Erection of a variety of bird boxes to provide additional nesting opportunities and to mitigate for the loss of nesting sites; and, o Erection of a variety of bat boxes to provide additional bat roosting opportunities acknowledging that there are several habitats suitable for feeding bats within the local area, notably hedgerows

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7.3 Protected / Notable Species The following recommendations are made regarding protected species that are potentially present on site:

• Nesting and Nest Building Birds: To ensure compliance with the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 all vegetation should be removed outside of the nesting bird season (weather dependant, but generally accepted to extend from March to September inclusive). If this is not possible the habitat should be checked by an experienced ecologist immediately prior to vegetation removal to ensure that no nesting birds are present. If nesting birds are found to be present during these surveys the nest must be left intact with a suitable buffer area until the birds have fledged.

• Brown hare: There are no legal obligations relating to brown hares and development, although ecological best practise would recommend that appropriate sensitive development workings take place to minimise impact upon the species.

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REFERENCES AND BIBLIOGRAPHY

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

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

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

HMSO. (2005). ‘Planning Policy Statement 9: Biodiversity & Geological Conservation’. Available: http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/planningandbuilding/planningpolicystatement12

MEL. (2006a). ‘Monxton Road, Andover, Hampshire – Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey’. Middlemarch Environmental Ltd Report RT-MME-4217 for Rosemound Developments Ltd, June 2006.

MEL. (2006b). ‘Monxton Road, Andover, Hampshire – Phase II Botanical Survey’. Middlemarch Environmental Ltd Report RT-MME-4219 for Rosemound Developments Ltd, June 2006.

MEL. (2006c). ‘Monxton Road, Andover, Hampshire – Ecology Surveys: Reptile Survey’. Middlemarch Environmental Ltd Report RT-MME-4218 for Rosemound Developments Ltd, June 2006.

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

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APPENDICES

APPENDIX 1: Desk Study Data

APPENDIX 2: Extended Phase I Habitat Survey Drawing C105599-01

APPENDIX 3: Phase II Botanical Survey Drawing C105599-02

APPENDIX 4: Overview of Relevant Legislation

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APPENDIX 1 Desk Study Data

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Our ref: HBIC/JJ/E35/5.1/1820 [email protected] www.hants.gov.uk/biodiversity/hbic Your ref: Purchase Order No. 4715

Date: 18th August 2009

Dear Mr Hall, sharing

RE: ECOLOGICAL DATA SEARCH AT LAND OFF MONXTON ROAD, ANDOVER

Thank you for your data request of 7th August 2009 confirming your interest in the above data search. Please find attached:

1. A map showing Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINCs) and information sites that appear on the Hampshire Ancient Woodland Inventory (AWI) within your area of interest. There are no other non-statutory or statutory designated sites within your search area other than those shown on the map attached. 2. A table detailing the SINCs within your area of interest. 3. A copy of the criteria used to designate Sites of Importance for Nature about Conservation in Hampshire. 4. A table detailing any protected and notable species currently on the HBIC database found within the vicinity of your search area. 5. A document containing explanatory notes on Legislation and Notable Species Statuses. 6. An explanatory note regarding Ordnance Survey National Grid References. Hampshire’s 7. A copy of our Data Users Declaration. 8. A copy of our Hampshire County Recorder list for any additional information on protected species within Hampshire.

Please note the following points: wildlife • The attached map contains some areas with no designations. This may be due to the fact that we currently do not hold any ecological survey information on these areas of land. It should not be taken to mean that there is no ecological interest present.

The Hampshire Biodiversity Information Centre Partnership includes Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council, Botanical Society of the British Isles, Butterfly Conservation, East Hampshire District Council, Eastleigh Borough Council, Environment Agency, Fareham Borough Council, Gosport Borough Council, Hampshire County Council, Hampshire Ornithological Society, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, Hart District Council, Havant Borough Council, Natural England, New Forest District Council, New Forest National Park Authority, Portsmouth City Council, Rushmoor Borough Council, Southampton City Council, Test Valley Borough Council and Winchester City Council. • HBIC do not currently hold notable/protected species information for certain taxonomic groups. Details of contacts who may be able to assist you in providing the relevant information for Hampshire can be found on the enclosed list, as mentioned above. • The Hampshire Inventory of Ancient Woodland is a provisional inventory that was published in 1995 by Hampshire County Council on behalf of English Nature (as Natural England were previously known). Sites that appear on the Inventory are over 2 hectares and include ancient semi- natural woodland and ancient replanted woodland. • The data supplied is subject to the Data Users Declaration which you read and agreed to the conditions of when you submitted your data request form.

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0 0 Non-statutory designated 7 7 4 4 1 1 sites within 2km of the site boundary at Monxton Road, 7 Andover (SU3314558): 6 - Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC) (Labelled 1 - 7)

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1 3 1 3 Legend 3 Search Area SINCs Ancient Woodland 4 0 0 0 0

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This map is reproduced from Ordnance Survey material with the permission of Ordnance * Ancient Woodland boundaries are Survey on behalf of the Controller of Her provided by Natural England and have Majesty's Stationery Office © Crown copyright. been derived from the 1996 provisional Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Hampshire Ancient Woodland Inventory. These boundaries are indicative not copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil ¯ definitive. proceedings. HCC 100019180 2009 431000 432000 433000 434000 435000 436000 Please note: The boundaries for statutory sites have been provided as digitial data from Natural England (NE); this digitial data is indicative not definitive. Paper maps produced by NE at the time the sites were designated show the official site boundaries. Hampshire Biodiversity Information Centre

Details of Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINCs) within the search area:

Map Central Site Grid Species supported that meets Section 6 SINC Selection Label Ref. SINC Name SINC Criteria Criteria 1 SU32104820 Horsecroft Copse 1A 2 SU32834508 Little Park (Red Post) Field 6A Cut-leaved Germander (Teucrium botrys), Field Gromwell (Lithospermum arvense), Night-flowering Catchfly (Silene noctiflora). 3 SU33824592 Andover Ring Road (A303-A343 Intersection) 2D 4 SU34504480 RV:NS53 A343/A303 Junction 2A/6A Woolly Thistle (Cirsium eriophorum) 5 SU34904410 Anna Valley Watercress Beds 5A/6A Stream water-crowfoot (Ranunculus penicillatus ssp. pseudofluitans) 6 SU35524650 Andover Ring Road (Hogarth Court Bank) 6A Keeled-fruited cornsalad (Valerianella carinata) 7 SU36004680 Anton Lakes - Lakes & Surround 5A/5B/6A/7A Stream water-crowfoot (Ranunculus penicillatus ssp. pseudofluitans)

Criteria for selecting Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation in Hampshire

The criteria below define those sites which are considered to be of particular importance for nature conservation within Hampshire. These sites are in addition to the statutorily designated sites and are referred to as Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINCs).

Woodland

1A Ancient¹ semi-natural² woodlands. 1B Other woodland where there is a significant element of ancient semi-natural woodland surviving. 1C Other semi-natural woodland if; (ii) they comprise important community types of restricted distribution in the County, such as yew woods and alder swamp woods 1D Pasture woodland and wooded commons, not included in any of the above, which are of considerable biological and historical interest.

1 Ancient - refers to woodlands which have developed particular ecological characteristics as a result of their long continuity. Those identified to date which are over 2ha are included on the Hampshire Inventory of Ancient Woodlands (Provisional).

2 Semi-natural - modified types of vegetation in which the dominant and constant species are accepted natives to Britain and that locality, and the structure of the community conforms to the range of natural vegetation types.

Neutral/acid/calcareous grassland

2A Agriculturally unimproved grasslands³ 2B Semi-improved grasslands which retain a significant element of unimproved grassland. 2D Grasslands which have become impoverished through inappropriate management but which retain sufficient elements of relic unimproved grassland to enable recovery.

3 Agriculturally unimproved grassland - grassland that is composed of a mixed assemblage of indigenous species in essentially semi-natural communities which has been allowed to develop without the major use of herbicides or inorganic fertilisers.

Heathland

3A Areas of heathland vegetation; including matrices of dwarf shrub, acid grassland, valley mires and scrub. 3B Areas of heathland which are afforested or have succeeded to woodland if; (i) they retain significant remnants of heathland vegetation which would enable their recovery, or (ii) they are contiguous with, or form an integral part of an open area of heathland,

October 1996 Coastal habitats

4A Semi-natural coastal and estuarine habitats, including saltmarsh, intertidal mudflats, sand dunes, shingle, brackish ponds, grazing marsh and maritime grasslands.

Wetlands

5A Areas of open freshwater (eg. lakes, ponds, canals, rivers, streams and ditches) which support outstanding assemblages of floating/submerged/ emergent plant species, invertebrates, birds or amphibians. 5B Fens, flushes, seepages, springs, inundation grasslands etc. that support a flora and fauna characteristic of unimproved and waterlogged (seasonal or permanent) conditions.

Species

6A Sites which support one or more notable species4. 6B Sites which regularly support a significant population of a species which has a restricted distribution or has substantially declined in population or range. Such sites may be used seasonally or for only one part of a species life-cycle. 6C Sites which support an outstanding assemblage of species.

4 Notable species include Red Data Book species, Nationally Scarce species, species covered under Schedules 1,5 and 8 of the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981, Annex 1 of the EC Bird Directive 79/409 and Annex II & 1V of the EC Directive 92/43/EEC 'The Habitats Directive', and those covered by the Bern, Bonn and Ramsar Conventions. Notable species will also include species which are considered 'County Rare' or 'County Scarce'. County Rare = those species recorded in 1% or less tetrads in Hampshire or either of the two vice-counties (11 & 12) separately. County Scarce = 4% or less tetrads.

Social value

7A Sites of nature conservation interest which occur in areas otherwise deficient in such interest, and/or are known to be of particularly high value to local communities e.g. community wildlife sites.

Sites selected under this criteria will be rigorously confined to those which, if lost, would result in a considerable and demonstrable loss to the local community which would be very difficult/impossible to replace. Because of the widespread distribution of sites of nature conservation interest in Hampshire, and the high threshold used to define critical importance, only a limited number of sites are likely to meet this criteria.

Geology and geomorphology

8A Sites which have been designated as Regionally Important Geological/Geomorphological Sites (RIGS)

Regionally Important Geological/Geomorphological Sites are sites of regional importance excluding SSSIs. RIGS are analogous to biological non-statutory sites.

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Protected and Notable Species Records

Search Area: Land off Monxton Road, Andover (SU331458), 2km search radius Date: 18th August 2009

HBIC has an extensive database of habitat and higher plant data for the County. In addition, we hold copies of datasets belonging to partner organisations. Through data exchange agreements with these organisations HBIC is provided with regular database updates and can supply species information on their behalf. HBIC currently holds copies of the following datasets: • Botanical Society of the British Isles’ (BSBI) vascular plant database for Hampshire • Butterfly Conservation’s butterfly and moth database for Hampshire • Hampshire Ornithological Society (HOS) bird records (from 1990 to present) • Hampshire Bat Group (HBG) Records of bat roost visits and sightings • Data administered by the Hampshire Wildlife Trust (HWT) on behalf of the species recording groups below: o Hampshire Amphibian and Reptile Group (HARG) o Hampshire Invertebrate Network (HNIC) o Hampshire Mammal Group (HMG) (excluding records for bats and badgers)

The following are protected and notable species records from the above datasets within the search area recorded since 1978:

Taxon Name Common Name Status Grid Ref. Location First Last No. of Year Year Records Amphibians & Reptiles Bufo bufo Common Toad UKBAP SU328438 Abbots Ann 2005 2005 2 NERC_s41

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Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt EU_Hab_2np SU334471 Penton 1986 1986 1 EU_Hab_4 UKBAP HBAP WCA_s5p91(k) WCA_s5p91(t) WCA_s5p94a WCA_s5p94b EPS NERC_s41 CI

Birds Acrocephalus palustris Marsh Warbler RSPB_Red SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 2005 2005 1 UKBAP HBAP WCA_s1p1 NERC_s41 NR

Acrocephalus scirpaceus Reed Warbler HBAP SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 1995 1995 1 Alauda arvensis Skylark EU_Bird_22 SU3044 Su34c Monxton & Amport 2006 2006 1 RSPB_Red SU3144 Monxton 1996 1997 3 UKBAP SU318453 Monxton 2007 2007 1 HBAP SU3246 Su34i 2006 2006 1 NERC_s41 SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 1995 1995 1 Alcedo atthis Kingfisher EU_Bird_1 SU3144 Monxton 2003 2003 1 RSPB_Amber SU3243 Abbotts Ann 1994 2007 12 WCA_s1p1 SU3446 Tv Charlton Lakes 2000 2007 4 SU348467 Tv Anton Lakes 2007 2007 2 SU3544 Tv Rooksbury Mill 2000 2007 20 SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 1995 2007 41 Anas clypeata Shoveler EU_Bird_21 SU3544 Tv Rooksbury Mill 2006 2006 6 RSPB_Amber SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 1993 2006 11 CR

Anas crecca Teal EU_Bird_21 SU3446 Tv Charlton Lakes 2004 2006 2 RSPB_Amber SU348467 Tv Anton Lakes 2007 2007 2 SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 1993 2006 30 Anas strepera Gadwall EU_Bird_21 SU3446 Tv Charlton Lakes 1998 2007 5 RSPB_Amber SU348467 Tv Anton Lakes 2007 2007 3 HBAP SU3544 Tv Rooksbury Mill 2002 2007 35 CS SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 1993 2007 27 Anser albifrons White-Fronted Goose EU_Bird_22 SU3446 Tv Charlton Lakes 2000 2006 30 RSPB_Amber SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 1993 1995 2 HBAP Anser anser Greylag Goose EU_Bird_21 SU3446 Tv Charlton Lakes 1994 2004 37 RSPB_Amber SU3544 Tv Rooksbury Mill 2002 2002 1 SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 1993 2001 10 Anthus pratensis Meadow Pipit RSPB_Amber SU3144 Monxton 1995 1999 3 SU3244 Abbotts Ann 2002 2002 1 SU325441 Abbotts Ann Cress Bed 2006 2006 1 SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 1996 1997 5 Anthus trivialis Tree Pipit RSPB_Amber SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 1995 1996 7 UKBAP NERC_s41 Ardea cinerea Grey Heron CS SU3045 Tv Amport 2006 2006 1 SU3147 Weyhill 2003 2003 1 SU3446 Tv Charlton Lakes 2000 2002 5 SU348467 Tv Anton Lakes 2007 2007 5 SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 1997 2002 7 Aythya ferina Pochard EU_Bird_21 SU3446 Tv Charlton Lakes 1994 2003 18 RSPB_Amber SU3544 Tv Rooksbury Mill 2000 2006 17 HBAP SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 1993 2003 14 CS Aythya nyroca Ferruginous Duck EU_Bird_1 SU3446 Tv Charlton Lakes 2001 2001 1 Branta leucopsis Barnacle Goose EU_Bird_1 SU3243 Abbotts Ann 1996 1996 1 RSPB_Amber SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 1993 2003 4

Bucephala clangula Goldeneye EU_Bird_22 SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 1993 2006 9 RSPB_Amber Calidris alpina Dunlin EU_Bird_1 SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 1994 1996 3 RSPB_Amber HBAP Carduelis cabaret Lesser Redpoll UKBAP SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 1995 1997 8 NERC_s41 Carduelis cannabina Linnet RSPB_Red SU3143 Monxton 1994 1994 1 UKBAP SU3144 Monxton 1995 2002 5 HBAP SU3145 Monxton 1994 2004 4 NERC_s41 SU3248 Penton Grafton 2005 2005 1 Charadrius dubius Ringed Plover Sensitive SU34N Sensitive 1996 1997 3 RSPB_Amber WCA_s1p1 CS Chlidonias niger Black Tern EU_Bird_1 SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 1996 1996 2 WCA_s1p1 Circus aeruginosus Marsh Harrier EU_Bird_1 SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 1997 1997 1 RSPB_Amber NR Coccothraustes coccothraustes Hawfinch RSPB_Amber SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 1995 1996 2 UKBAP HBAP NERC_s41 Columba oenas Stock Pigeon EU_Bird_22 SU3044 Su34c Monxton & Amport 2006 2006 1 RSPB_Amber Cuculus canorus Common Cuckoo RSPB_Amber SU3143 Monxton 1994 1994 1 UKBAP SU3144 Monxton 1996 1996 1 NERC_s41 SU3243 Abbotts Ann 2006 2006 1 SU3343 Abbotts Ann 2005 2005 1 SU3443 Bury Hill 2007 2007 10 SU3544 Tv Rooksbury Mill 2006 2006 1 SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 1995 2003 9 Cygnus olor Mute Swan EU_Bird_22 SU3243 Abbotts Ann 1994 2005 6

RSPB_Amber SU330438 Abbotts Ann 2006 2006 1 SU3446 Tv Charlton Lakes 2000 2007 23 SU348467 Tv Anton Lakes 2007 2007 7 SU3544 Tv Rooksbury Mill 2000 2007 30 SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 1993 2007 45 SU3546 Tv Anton Valley 2003 2003 1 Delichon urbicum House Martin RSPB_Amber SU3443 Bury Hill 2007 2007 5 SU3544 Tv Rooksbury Mill 2007 2007 1 SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 1995 1997 4 Dendrocopos minor Lesser Spotted Woodpecker RSPB_Red SU3243 Abbotts Ann 2004 2004 1 UKBAP SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 1995 1995 2 HBAP NERC_s41 Egretta garzetta Little Egret EU_Bird_1 SU3044 Tv Amport 2007 2007 1 RSPB_Amber SU3243 Abbotts Ann 2002 2007 11 HBAP SU325441 Abbotts Ann Cress Bed 2006 2006 1 NR SU329437 Abbotts Ann 2006 2006 1 SU3343 Abbotts Ann 2006 2007 8 SU3443 Bury Hill 2007 2007 4 SU3444 Tv Rooksbury Mill 2005 2005 1 SU348467 Tv Anton Lakes 2007 2007 1 SU3544 Tv Rooksbury Mill 2005 2006 3 SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 2003 2007 15 Emberiza citrinella Yellowhammer RSPB_Red SU3044 Tv Amport 2005 2005 1 UKBAP SU3143 Abbotts Ann 2007 2007 1 NERC_s41 SU3243 Abbotts Ann 2002 2002 2 SU3248 Penton Grafton 2005 2005 1 SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 1999 1999 1 Emberiza schoeniclus Reed Bunting RSPB_Red SU3144 Monxton 1997 2004 3 UKBAP SU3243 Abbotts Ann 2006 2006 1 HBAP SU3544 Tv Rooksbury Mill 2006 2006 1 NERC_s41 SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 1996 2007 4

Falco columbarius Merlin EU_Bird_1 SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 1994 1997 4 RSPB_Amber HBAP WCA_s1p1 Falco peregrinus Peregrine Falcon Sensitive SU34 Sensitive 1994 1997 4 EU_Bird_1 SU34 Sensitive 2003 2003 1 RSPB_Amber WCA_s1p1 CR Falco subbuteo Hobby Sensitive SU34C Sensitive 1995 2004 2 HBAP SU34G Sensitive 1998 1998 1 WCA_s1p1 SU34M Sensitive 2007 2007 1 CI SU34N Sensitive 1993 1997 12 SU34N Sensitive 1998 1998 1 Falco tinnunculus Kestrel RSPB_Amber SU3044 Su34c Monxton & Amport 2006 2006 1 SU329437 Abbotts Ann 2006 2006 1 SU3343 Abbotts Ann 2005 2005 1 SU3443 Bury Hill 2007 2007 1 Ficedula hypoleuca Pied Flycatcher CR SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 2003 2003 1 Fringilla montifringilla Brambling WCA_s1p1 SU3145 Monxton 2003 2003 1 Gallinago gallinago Snipe EU_Bird_21 SU3044 Su34c Monxton & Amport 2006 2006 1 RSPB_Amber SU3243 Abbotts Ann 1994 1996 3 HBAP SU3446 Tv Charlton Lakes 1998 1998 1 CS SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 1996 2006 13 Haematopus ostralegus Oystercatcher EU_Bird_22 SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 1996 1996 1 RSPB_Amber CS Hirundo rustica Swallow RSPB_Amber SU3144 Monxton 1997 1997 2 SU3544 Tv Rooksbury Mill 2006 2006 1 SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 1993 1996 8 Jynx torquilla Wryneck RSPB_Red SU3044 Tv Amport 1994 1994 1 UKBAP SU3144 Monxton 1996 2002 3 WCA_s1p1 Larus argentatus Herring Gull EU_Bird_22 SU348467 Tv Anton Lakes 2007 2007 3

RSPB_Amber SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 1993 2006 8 CR Larus canus Mew Gull EU_Bird_22 SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 1993 1996 13 RSPB_Amber Larus fuscus Lesser Black-Backed Gull EU_Bird_22 SU3144 Monxton 2002 2002 1 RSPB_Amber SU348467 Tv Anton Lakes 2007 2007 3 CR SU3545 Andover Newtown 2006 2006 1 SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 1993 1996 12 Larus ridibundus Black-Headed Gull EU_Bird_22 SU348467 Tv Anton Lakes 2007 2007 3 RSPB_Amber SU3544 Tv Rooksbury Mill 2006 2006 3 CR SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 1996 1996 5 Luscinia megarhynchos Nightingale RSPB_Amber SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 1995 1999 5 HBAP CS Mergus merganser goosander HBAP SU3446 Tv Charlton Lakes 1998 1998 1 CR SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 1996 1997 3 Milvus migrans Black Kite EU_Bird_1 SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 2006 2006 1 Milvus milvus Red Kite Sensitive SU34C Sensitive 1996 2006 3 EU_Bird_1 SU34C Sensitive 2003 2007 4 RSPB_Amber SU34C Sensitive 2004 2006 2 HBAP SU34D Sensitive 2005 2007 2 WCA_s1p1 NR SU34G Sensitive 1997 1997 1 SU34G Sensitive 2007 2007 4 SU34I Sensitive 2006 2006 1 SU34L Sensitive 2006 2007 4 SU34N Sensitive 1995 1995 1 SU34N Sensitive 2006 2006 1 Motacilla cinerea Grey Wagtail RSPB_Amber SU3044 Tv Amport 1994 1998 4 SU3044 Tv Amport Cressbeds 1996 1996 1 SU3144 Monxton 2000 2005 7 SU3145 Monxton 2000 2000 1 SU3243 Abbotts Ann 2002 2007 6 SU3443 Bury Hill 2006 2007 8

SU3446 Tv Andover 2005 2005 1 SU3446 Tv Charlton Lakes 2006 2007 3 SU3544 Tv Rooksbury Mill 2001 2007 17 SU3545 Tv Andover 2005 2005 1 SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 1995 2007 9 SU3546 Tv Anton Valley 2003 2003 2 Motacilla flava Yellow Wagtail RSPB_Amber SU3044 Tv Amport 1994 1994 1 HBAP SU3144 Monxton 2001 2001 1 CR SU3446 Tv Charlton Lakes 1998 1998 1 SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 1994 2001 7 Muscicapa striata Spotted Flycatcher RSPB_Red SU3045 Nf Br Denny Wood 2003 2003 1 UKBAP SU329437 Abbotts Ann 2006 2006 1 HBAP SU329438 Abbotts Ann 2007 2007 1 NERC_s41 SU3346 Penton Corner & Harrow Way 2007 2007 1 SU3544 Tv Rooksbury Mill 2006 2007 7 SU3545 Andover Newtown 2007 2007 2 SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 1993 2007 8 Numenius arquata Eurasian Curlew EU_Bird_22 SU3144 Monxton 1994 1994 1 RSPB_Amber SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 1993 1996 3 UKBAP NERC_s41 Numenius phaeopus Whimbrel EU_Bird_22 SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 1993 1993 2 WCA_s1p1 Oenanthe oenanthe Wheatear CS SU3044 Tv Amport 2005 2005 1 SU3243 Abbotts Ann 1996 1996 1 SU3344 Abbotts Ann 2003 2003 1 SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 1993 1996 4 Pandion haliaetus Osprey EU_Bird_1 SU325441 Abbotts Ann Cress Bed 2006 2006 1 RSPB_Amber SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 1993 1993 1 WCA_s1p1 Passer domesticus House Sparrow RSPB_Red SU3044 Su34c Monxton & Amport 2006 2006 1 UKBAP SU3246 Su34i 2006 2006 1 NERC_s41 SU3446 Tv Charlton Lakes 2007 2007 2

SU3545 Andover Newtown 2007 2007 17 Perdix perdix Grey Partridge EU_Bird_21 SU3144 Monxton 1998 2002 5 RSPB_Red SU318456 Monxton 2006 2006 2 UKBAP SU3345 Andover Airfield 2006 2006 1 HBAP SU3443 Bury Hill 2006 2006 1 NERC_s41 SU3446 Tv Charlton Lakes 1996 1996 1 SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 1995 1996 2 Pernis apivorus Honey Buzzard Sensitive SU34 Sensitive 1993 1995 2 EU_Bird_1 RSPB_Amber HBAP WCA_s1p1 NR

Phalacrocorax carbo Cormorant RSPB_Amber SU3446 Tv Charlton Lakes 1998 1998 1 SU3544 Tv Rooksbury Mill 2006 2006 1 SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 1993 2004 24 Philomachus pugnax Ruff EU_Bird_1 SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 1993 1993 1 EU_Bird_22 RSPB_Amber WCA_s1p1 Phoenicurus ochruros Black Redstart Sensitive SU34C Sensitive 1994 1994 1 RSPB_Amber WCA_s1p1 NR Phoenicurus phoenicurus Redstart RSPB_Amber SU3144 Monxton 1997 1998 2 SU3243 Abbotts Ann 1994 1994 1 SU3245 Andover Airfield 2006 2006 1 SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 1993 1996 2 Phylloscopus sibilatrix Wood Warbler RSPB_Amber SU3544 Tv Rooksbury Mill 2006 2006 1 UKBAP SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 1993 1993 1 NERC_s41 Phylloscopus trochilus Willow warbler RSPB_Amber SU3346 Penton Corner & Harrow Way 2007 2007 1 SU3446 Tv Charlton Lakes 1998 1998 1 SU3544 Tv Rooksbury Mill 2005 2007 4

SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 1995 2006 6 Picus viridis Green Woodpecker RSPB_Amber SU3144 Monxton 1993 1993 1 SU3243 Abbotts Ann 1994 1998 3 Pluvialis apricaria Golden Plover EU_Bird_1 SU3045 Weyhill 1996 1996 1 EU_Bird_22 SU3144 Monxton 1995 1998 4 HBAP SU3145 Monxton 2006 2006 1 SU3145 Weyhill 1996 1996 2 SU3146 Weyhill 1997 1997 1 SU3246 Penton Grafton 2005 2005 3 SU3246 Su34i 2006 2006 1 SU3345 Tv Andover 1997 1997 1 SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 1993 1997 28 Podiceps auritus Slavonian Grebe EU_Bird_1 SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 2003 2003 2 RSPB_Amber HBAP WCA_s1p1 Poecile montanus Willow Tit RSPB_Red SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 1995 1995 1 UKBAP NERC_s41 Poecile palustris Marsh Tit RSPB_Red SU3147 Weyhill 2005 2005 1 UKBAP SU3243 Abbotts Ann 2001 2001 1 SU3443 Bury Hill 2007 2007 1 SU3446 Tv Charlton Lakes 1998 1998 1 SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 1993 1993 1 Prunella modularis Hedge Accentor RSPB_Amber SU3044 Su34c Monxton & Amport 2006 2006 1 UKBAP SU3246 Su34i 2006 2006 1 NERC_s41 SU3544 Tv Rooksbury Mill 2007 2007 3 SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 2007 2007 2 Pyrrhula pyrrhula Bullfinch RSPB_Red SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 2002 2007 6 UKBAP HBAP NERC_s41 Rallus aquaticus Water Rail EU_Bird_22 SU3044 Tv Amport 1997 1997 1

RSPB_Amber SU3144 Monxton 1996 2003 3 CS SU3243 Abbotts Ann 1994 1996 4 SU3446 Tv Charlton Lakes 1998 2002 3 SU348467 Tv Anton Lakes 2007 2007 2 SU3544 Tv Rooksbury Mill 2005 2007 5 SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 1993 2007 42 Regulus ignicapilla Firecrest Sensitive SU34H Sensitive 2006 2006 1 RSPB_Amber SU34N Sensitive 1995 1996 2 HBAP WCA_s1p1 NR Regulus regulus Goldcrest RSPB_Amber SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 1999 2001 2 Riparia riparia Sand Martin RSPB_Amber SU3544 Tv Rooksbury Mill 2006 2006 1 CS SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 1993 1997 6 Saxicola rubetra Whinchat HBAP SU3144 Monxton 1993 2001 4 CR SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 1993 1997 7 Saxicola torquata Stonechat RSPB_Amber SU307456 Tv Amport 2005 2005 1 SU3144 Monxton 1995 2002 3 SU3145 Monxton 2000 2006 3 SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 1996 2007 4 Sterna hirundo Common Tern EU_Bird_1 SU3544 Tv Rooksbury Mill 2006 2006 3 CR SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 1993 1997 7 Streptopelia turtur Turtle Dove EU_Bird_22 SU3146 Weyhill 1996 1996 1 RSPB_Red SU3243 Abbotts Ann 1994 1995 2 UKBAP SU3446 Tv Charlton Lakes 1998 1998 1 HBAP SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 1993 1996 5 NERC_s41

Sturnus vulgaris Starling EU_Bird_22 SU3044 Su34c Monxton & Amport 2006 2006 1 RSPB_Red SU3144 Monxton 1995 2003 2 UKBAP SU3246 Su34i 2006 2006 1 NERC_s41 SU3446 Tv Charlton Lakes 2007 2007 1 SU3544 Tv Rooksbury Mill 2007 2007 1 SU3545 Andover Newtown 2007 2007 1

Tringa nebularia Greenshank EU_Bird_22 SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 1996 1996 1 WCA_s1p1 Tringa ochropus Green Sandpiper RSPB_Amber SU3244 Abbotts Ann 2005 2005 1 WCA_s1p1 SU325441 Abbotts Ann Cress Bed 2006 2006 2 SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 1995 1996 4 Tringa totanus Redshank EU_Bird_22 SU3044 East Cholderton Meadows 1998 1998 1 RSPB_Amber SU3044 Tv Amport 1994 1994 1 HBAP SU3044 Tv Amport Cressbeds 1993 1997 3 SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 1994 1997 4 Turdus iliacus Redwing EU_Bird_22 SU3044 Tv Amport 1995 1996 2 RSPB_Amber SU3143 Monxton 2005 2005 1 WCA_s1p1 SU3144 Monxton 1995 2003 4 SU3443 Bury Hill 2006 2007 3 SU3446 Tv Charlton Lakes 1996 1996 1 SU3545 Andover Newtown 2007 2007 1 SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 1993 1996 16 Turdus philomelos Song Thrush EU_Bird_22 SU3044 Su34c Monxton & Amport 2006 2006 1 RSPB_Red SU3246 Su34i 2006 2006 1 UKBAP SU3544 Tv Rooksbury Mill 2007 2007 2 HBAP SU3545 Andover Newtown 2007 2007 1 NERC_s41 SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 1993 1993 1 Turdus pilaris Fieldfare EU_Bird_22 SU3143 Monxton 1994 1994 1 RSPB_Amber SU3144 Monxton 1994 2003 11 WCA_s1p1 SU3145 Monxton 2000 2000 3 SU3146 Weyhill 2007 2007 1 SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 1993 1997 8 Turdus viscivorus Mistle Thrush EU_Bird_22 SU3045 Weyhill 1998 1998 1 RSPB_Amber SU3246 Su34i 2006 2006 1 SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 2001 2001 1 Tyto alba Barn Owl RSPB_Amber SU3144 Monxton 2005 2005 1 WCA_s1p1 SU3243 Abbotts Ann 1996 2004 5 SU3246 Weyhill 2006 2006 1 SU329438 Abbotts Ann 2006 2006 1

Upupa epops Hoopoe WCA_s1p1 SU3044 Tv Amport 2000 2000 1 Vanellus vanellus Northern Lapwing EU_Bird_22 SU3044 Su34c Monxton & Amport 2006 2006 1 RSPB_Amber SU3044 Tv Amport 1994 1994 1 UKBAP SU3045 Weyhill 1993 1996 3 HBAP SU310448 Tv Amport 2007 2007 1 NERC_s41 SU3144 Monxton 1999 1999 1 SU3145 Weyhill 1993 1995 2 SU3243 Abbotts Ann 1994 2003 2 SU3343 Abbotts Ann 2007 2007 1 SU3546 Tv Anton Lakes 1995 1997 3 Higher plants (Conifers) Juniperus communis Juniper UKBAP SU34N Su34n 1996 1996 1 HBAP NERC_s41 Higher plants (Ferns) Asplenium trichomanes subsp. MAIDENHAIR SPLEENWORT CS SU34H Su34h 1996 1996 1 quadrivalens SU34M Su34m 1996 1996 1 SU34N Su34n 1996 1996 1 Higher plants (Flowering Plants) Allium oleraceum Field Garlic IUCN (2001) - SU329438 Abbotts Ann, Andover 1994 1994 1 VU CI Anthemis cotula Stinking Chamomile IUCN (2001) - SU329451 Little Park (abbotts Ann) Field F16, Between Railway Lines 1996 2003 3 VU SU34B Su34b 1996 1996 1 NR SU34H Andover Area 1991 1991 1 FEP_2 SU34H Su34h 1996 1996 1 Buxus sempervirens Box IUCN (2001) - SU34M Su34m 1996 1996 1 DD SU34N Su34n 1996 1996 1 NR NR Cephalanthera damasonium White Helleborine IUCN (2001) - SU329435 Abbotts Ann 2000 2000 1 VU SU329435 Abbotts Ann, Andover 2000 2000 1 UKBAP SU329435 Su34g 2000 2000 1

NERC_s41 SU330453 Andover W Of, Moxton Road 2001 2001 1 NR SU335435 Andover W Of, Little Ann/st John's Cross, Footpath 2004 2004 1 SU34H Andover Area 1991 1991 1 SU34H Su34h 1996 1996 1 SU34N Su34n 1996 1996 1 Cirsium eriophorum Woolly Thistle CS SU329445 Abbotts Ann, Red Post Lane 2006 2006 1 SU34504480 Rv:ns53 A303/junction With A343 2000 2000 1 Clinopodium acinos Basil Thyme IUCN (2001) - SU317440 Monxton 1991 1991 1 VU SU317441 Monxton, Andover 1991 1991 1 UKBAP SU317441 Su34c 1991 1991 1 NERC_s41 SU343465 Churchill Way, Andover 2000 2000 1 NR Euphorbia exigua Dwarf Spurge IUCN (2001) - SU323449 Little Park (abbotts Ann) Field H34/35, Off Monxton 1996 1996 1 NT Road NI SU326442 Little Park (abbotts Ann) Field H27/28, Sw Corner Beside 1999 1999 1 Cattle SU329451 Little Park (abbotts Ann) Field F16, Between Railway Lines 1996 2003 2 SU343447 Field Sw Of A303 Slip Road, Little Ann Bridge 1999 1999 1 SU34C Su34c 1996 1996 1 SU34G Su34g 1996 1996 1 SU34H Andover Area 1987 1987 1 SU34H Su34h 1996 1996 1 SU34I Su34i 1996 1996 1 SU34J Su34j 1996 1996 1 SU34M Su34m 1996 1996 1 Fumaria parviflora Fine-leaved Fumitory IUCN (2001) - SU323449 Little Park (abbotts Ann) Field H34/35, Off Monxton 1996 1996 1 VU Road NS SU34G Su34g 1996 1996 1 NR FEP_2 Galeopsis angustifolia Red Hemp-nettle IUCN (2001) - SU329451 Little Park (abbotts Ann) Field F16, Between Railway Lines 1999 1999 1 CR SU342464 Andover Industrial Estate 1992 1992 1 NS SU342464 Andover Western Ring Road 1992 1992 2 UKBAP SU342464 Su34n 1992 1992 1

HBAP SU34H Su34h 1996 1996 1 NERC_s41 NR Helleborus foetidus Stinking Hellebore NS SU34H Su34h 1996 1996 1 HBAP NS Hieracium acuminatum Hawkweed NR SU34D Weyhill Area 1984 1984 1 CR Hyacinthoides non-scripta Bluebell WCA_s8 SU34B Su34b 1996 1996 1 NI SU34C Su34c 1996 1996 1 SU34D Su34d 1996 1996 1 SU34G Su34g 1996 1996 1 SU34H Su34h 1996 1996 1 SU34I Su34i 1996 1996 1 SU34J Su34j 1996 1996 1 SU34L Su34l 1996 1996 1 SU34M Su34m 1996 1996 1 SU34N Su34n 1996 1996 1 Hyoscyamus niger Henbane IUCN (2001) - SU314467 Weyhill 2000 2000 1 VU SU331450 Nr Little Park Farm, Andover 2004 2004 1 NR SU349445 Field Off Balksbury Hill And Immediately South Of A303, 1999 2002 2 Andover SU34H Su34h 1996 1996 1 Kickxia spuria Round-leaved Fluellen FEP_2 SU323449 Little Park (abbotts Ann) Field H34/35, Off Monxton 1996 1996 1 Road SU326442 Little Park (abbotts Ann) Field H27/28, Sw Corner Beside 1999 1999 1 Cattle SU329451 Little Park (abbotts Ann) Field F16, Between Railway Lines 1999 2003 2 SU338444 Little Park (abbotts Ann) Field H9/10, South-east Corner 1996 1996 1 Of Litt SU343447 Field Sw Of A303 Slip Road, Little Ann Bridge 1998 1999 2 SU349445 Field Off Balksbury Hill And Immediately South Of A303, 1999 2002 2 Andover SU34C Su34c 1996 1996 1 SU34G Su34g 1996 1996 1

SU34H Su34h 1996 1996 1 SU34J Su34j 1996 1996 1 SU34M Su34m 1996 1996 1 Lithospermum arvense Field Gromwell IUCN (2001) - SU329451 Little Park (abbotts Ann) Field F16, Between Railway Lines 2002 2004 4 EN SU34C Su34c 1996 1996 1 HBAP SU34D Weyhill Area 1984 1984 1 NR SU34L Su34l 1996 1996 1 FEP_2 Lotus glaber NARROW-LVD BIRD'S-FOOT- CS SU34H Su34h 1996 1996 1 TREFOIL SU34J Su34j 1996 1996 1 SU34N Su34n 1996 1996 1 Misopates orontium Weasel's-snout IUCN (2001) - SU34J Appleshaw (w Of), Andover 1981 1981 1 VU NR FEP_2 Onobrychis viciifolia Sainfoin IUCN (2001) - SU318442 Monxton 1991 1991 1 NT SU318442 Monxton, Andover 1991 1991 2 NI SU318442 Su34c 1991 1991 1 SU32264656 Rv:ns6, A342 2000 2000 1 SU32524646 Rv:ns6, A342 2000 2000 1 SU326463 Weyhill 1991 1991 1 SU326464 Penton Corner, Andover 1991 1991 2 SU326464 Su34i 1991 1991 1 SU326464 Rv:ns6, A342 1998 1998 1 SU34M Andover Area 1991 1991 1 Papaver argemone Prickly Poppy IUCN (2001) - SU34I Penton Area, Andover Nw 1991 1991 3 VU SU34I Su34i 1996 1996 1 NR FEP_2 Persicaria bistorta Common Bistort CS SU312444 Monxton 2000 2000 1 Petroselinum segetum Corn Parsley CS SU329437 Andover W Of, Abbotts Ann, Duck Street, Garden 2005 2005 1 FEP_2 SU336435 Andover Se Of, Abbotts Ann, Old Salisbury Road, Garden 2005 2005 1 SU343462 Andover W, East Portway, Verge 2005 2005 1 SU343468 Andover N, Charlton Sports Centre, Track Fence 2005 2005 1 SU34C Su34c 1996 1996 1

SU34G Su34g 1996 1996 1 SU34L Su34l 1996 1996 1 Polygonum rurivagum Cornfield Knotgrass FEP_2 SU329451 Little Park (abbotts Ann) Field F16, Between Railway Lines 1999 2003 2 SU349445 Field Off Balksbury Hill And Immediately South Of A303, 1999 1999 1 Andover SU34H Su34h 1996 1996 1 Rosa rubiginosa Sweet Briar CS SU34G Su34g 1996 1996 1 Saxifraga granulata Meadow Saxifrage CS SU316467 Andover W Of, Weyhill, Burial Ground 2001 2001 1 SU317466 Andover W Of, Weyhill, Churchyard 2001 2001 1 SU34D Su34d 1996 1996 1 SU34I Su34i 1996 1996 1 SU34J Su34j 1996 1996 1 Saxifraga tridactylites Rue-Leaved Saxifrage CS SU355459 Andover Railway Station 1997 1997 1 SU355459 Su34m 1997 1997 1 Scandix pecten-veneris ShepherdÆs Needle IUCN (2001) - SU329437 Abbotts Ann, Andover 1996 1996 1 CR SU34G Su34g 1996 1996 1 UKBAP HBAP NERC_s41 NR Silene noctiflora Night-flowering Catchfly IUCN (2001) - SU328451 Andover W, Abbotts Ann, Red Post Bridge/lane 2001 2004 3 VU SU329451 Little Park (abbotts Ann) Field F16, Between Railway Lines 1996 2004 7 NR SU329451 Little Park, Abbotts Ann 1996 1996 1 FEP_2 SU34G Su34g 1996 1996 1 SU34H Su34h 1996 1996 1 Spergula arvensis Corn Spurrey IUCN (2001) - SU34G Su34g 1996 1996 1 VU NR Teucrium botrys Cut-Leaved Germander Sensitive SU34H Sensitive 1999 2006 5 HBAP SU34H Sensitive 2005 2005 1 WCA_s8 NR Valerianella carinata Keeled-Fruited Cornsalad CS SU343465 Andover W, A343/portway Industrial Estate, Roundabout 2001 2001 1 Veronica agrestis Green Field-Speedwell nHS SU34H Su34h 1996 1996 1 Veronica anagallis-aquatica Blue Water-Speedwell CS SU33004720 Penton Grafton Springfed Pond 1999 1999 1

Invertebrates (Coleoptera) Lucanus cervus Stag Beetle EU_Hab_2np SU324445 Test Valley Borough 1998 1998 1 NS UKBAP HBAP NERC_s41 Invertebrates (Lepidoptera) Acompsia cinerella CR SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2003 2003 1 Acronicta psi Grey Dagger UKBAP SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2004 2004 1 NERC_s41 Acronicta rumicis Knot Grass UKBAP SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2003 2006 6 NERC_s41 Agrochola litura Brown-spot Pinion UKBAP SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2003 2007 15 NERC_s41 Agrochola lychnidis Beaded Chestnut UKBAP SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2003 2007 25 NERC_s41 Allophyes oxyacanthae Green-brindled Crescent UKBAP SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2005 2007 3 NERC_s41 nHS Amphipyra tragopoginis Mouse Moth UKBAP SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2003 2006 15 NERC_s41 Apamea sublustris Reddish Light Arches CS SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2003 2006 3 Apamea unanimis Small Clouded Brindle CS SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2003 2006 3 Aphelia paleana CR SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2005 2005 1 Apoda limacodes festoon HBAP SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2003 2005 3 NS Archanara dissoluta Brown-veined Wainscot nHR SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2003 2003 1 Arctia caja Garden Tiger UKBAP SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2004 2006 4 NERC_s41 nHS Argynnis aglaja Dark Green Fritillary CS SU329437 Abbotts Ann, Bridge Meadow 1996 2004 2 SU335465 Harrow Way 2003 2003 1 SU347473 Charlton 1995 1995 1

Atethmia centrago Centre-barred Sallow UKBAP SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2003 2006 17 NERC_s41 Atolmis rubricollis Red-necked Footman CS SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2006 2006 1 Caradrina morpheus Mottled Rustic UKBAP SU331446 Abbots Ann 1984 1984 1 NERC_s41 SU3344 1-km Square Su3344 2000 2000 1 SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2003 2005 7 Chiasmia clathrata Latticed Heath UKBAP SU3446 1-km Square Su3446 2000 2000 1 NERC_s41 CS Chortodes pygmina Small Wainscot nHS SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2004 2004 1 Coenonympha pamphilus Small Heath UKBAP SU329437 Abbotts Ann, Bridge Meadow 2004 2004 1 NERC_s41 SU329437 Bridge Meadow, Abbots Ann 2007 2007 1 SU329437 Bridge Meadow, Abbotts Ann 2006 2006 1 SU341462 Andover Ring Road 1990 1993 4 SU35464660 Rv:ns52 Off Redon Way, Andover 2000 2000 1 * Conistra ligula Dark Chestnut nHS SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2004 2007 2 Cryphia muralis Marbled Green CS SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2007 2007 1 Cupido minimus Small Blue UKBAP SU329437 Abbotts Ann, Bridge Meadow 2004 2004 2 HBAP NERC_s41 CS Cyclophora annularia Mocha NS SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2004 2004 1 Diarsia rubi Small Square-spot UKBAP SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2003 2007 6 NERC_s41 Dicallomera fascelina Dark Tussock CS SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2004 2004 1 Ecliptopera silaceata Small Phoenix UKBAP SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2003 2005 14 NERC_s41 Eilema sororcula orange footman HBAP SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2003 2007 13 Elegia similella a pyralid moth NS SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2003 2003 1 HBAP NS Ennomos erosaria September Thorn UKBAP SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2003 2003 1 NERC_s41

Ennomos fuscantaria Dusky Thorn UKBAP SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2003 2007 13 NERC_s41 nHS Ephestia parasitella CR SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2003 2003 1 Epione repandaria Bordered Beauty nHS SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2003 2003 1 Euphyia unangulata Sharp-angled Carpet CS SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2005 2005 1 Eupithecia assimilata Currant Pug nHS SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2004 2004 2 Eupithecia simpliciata Plain Pug CS SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2006 2006 1 Eupithecia subumbrata Shaded Pug CS SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2003 2003 1 Eupithecia tenuiata Slender Pug nHS SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2003 2003 1 Euxoa nigricans Garden Dart UKBAP SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2003 2003 1 NERC_s41 CS Furcula bifida Poplar Kitten CS SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2003 2004 2 Graphiphora augur Double Dart UKBAP SU3246 Weyhill 1992 1992 1 NERC_s41 CS Hadena compta Varied compta nHS SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2003 2003 1 Hadena rivularis Campion nHS SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2004 2006 2 Hamearis lucina Duke of Burgundy UKBAP SU329437 Abbotts Ann 1994 1994 1 HBAP NERC_s41 CS Hemistola chrysoprasaria Small Emerald UKBAP SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2003 2005 6 NERC_s41 Hepialus humuli Ghost Moth UKBAP SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2003 2003 1 NERC_s41 Hoplodrina blanda The Rustic UKBAP SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2003 2007 32 NERC_s41 Hydraecia micacea Rosy Rustic UKBAP SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2003 2006 5 NERC_s41 Leucoma salicis White Satin CS SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2003 2005 5 Lithophane hepatica Pale Pinion nHS SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2006 2006 1 Lithosia quadra Four-spotted Footman CR SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2006 2006 1

Lobophora halterata Seraphim nHS SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2004 2004 1 Lycia hirtaria Brindled Beauty UKBAP SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2005 2006 5 NERC_s41 Melanchra persicariae Dot Moth UKBAP SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2003 2006 3 NERC_s41 Mesoligia literosa Rosy Minor UKBAP SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2005 2005 1 NERC_s41 Mythimna albipuncta White-point nHS SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2006 2007 2 Mythimna comma Shoulder-striped Wainscot UKBAP SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2005 2005 1 NERC_s41 Mythimna obsoleta Obscure Wainscot CS SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2006 2006 1 Naenia typica Gothic nHS SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2003 2004 5 Nonagria typhae Bulrush Wainscot nHS SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2003 2005 2 Orthosia gracilis Powdered Quaker UKBAP SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2003 2004 2 NERC_s41 Orthosia populeti Lead-coloured Drab CS SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2004 2004 1 Parastichtis ypsillon Dingy Shears nHS SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2003 2006 2 Perizoma bifaciata Barred Rivulet CS SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2006 2006 1 Plodia interpunctella CR SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2004 2004 1 Plutella porrectella CR SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2006 2006 1 Ptilodontella cucullina Maple Prominent CS SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2003 2003 1 Pyrgus malvae Grizzled Skipper UKBAP SU341462 Andover Ring Road 1993 1993 1 NERC_s41 SU346454 Andover 1992 1992 1 CI Rhizedra lutosa Large Wainscot nHS SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2005 2007 6 Satyrium w-album White Letter Hairstreak UKBAP SU340460 Tetrad 1992 1992 1 HBAP SU350470 Charlton 1993 1993 1 NERC_s41 CS Scopula marginepunctata Mullein Wave UKBAP SU3044 1-km Square Su3044 2000 2000 1 NERC_s41 nHR Scotopteryx chenopodiata Shaded Broad-bar UKBAP SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2004 2004 1 NERC_s41 SU3446 1-km Square Su3446 2000 2000 1

Sophronia semicostella CR SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2003 2003 1 Spilosoma lubricipeda White Ermine UKBAP SU331446 Abbots Ann 1984 1984 1 NERC_s41 SU3344 1-km Square Su3344 2000 2000 1 SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2003 2007 32 Spilosoma luteum Buff Ermine UKBAP SU3046 1-km Square Su3046 2000 2000 1 NERC_s41 SU331446 Abbots Ann 1984 1984 1 SU3344 1-km Square Su3344 2000 2000 1 SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2003 2007 42 Synanthedon myopaeformis Red-belted Clearwing NS SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2006 2006 1 Synaphe punctalis NS SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2004 2004 1 NS Thecla betulae Brown Hairstreak UKBAP SU329437 Abbotts Ann 1992 1992 1 HBAP NERC_s41 CS Thera firmata Pine Carpet nHS SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2006 2006 1 Tholera decimalis Feathered Gothic UKBAP SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2004 2006 2 NERC_s41 nHS Thumatha senex Round-winged Muslin nHS SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2003 2003 1 Timandra comae Blood-vein UKBAP SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2003 2006 22 NERC_s41 SU3446 1-km Square Su3446 2000 2000 1 Tyria jacobaeae The Cinnabar UKBAP SU3046 1-km Square Su3046 2000 2000 1 NERC_s41 SU3246 1-km Square Su3246 2000 2000 1 SU3444 1-km Square Su3444 2000 2000 1 SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2003 2007 12 SU3446 1-km Square Su3446 2000 2000 1 SU3546 Anton Lakes Hwt Reserve, Andover 2003 2003 1 Watsonalla binaria Oak Hook-tip UKBAP SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2003 2006 8 NERC_s41 Xanthia icteritia The Sallow UKBAP SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2003 2007 6 NERC_s41

Xanthorhoe biriviata Balsam Carpet IUCN (pre 94) SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2006 2006 1 - NR HBAP NS Xanthorhoe ferrugata Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet UKBAP SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2003 2007 19 NERC_s41 Xanthorhoe quadrifasiata Large Twin-spot Carpet CS SU344439 40 Taskers Drive, Anna Valley, Andover 2003 2006 5 Mammals (Terrestrial) Arvicola terrestris Water Vole UKBAP SU328439 Cattle Lane, Andover 2001 2001 1 HBAP SU329437 Norfolk House Andover 1999 2001 9 WCA_s5p91(k) SU329438 Pillhill Brook 2002 2005 2 WCA_s5p91(t) SU329438 Pillhill Brook, Abbotts Ann 1998 1999 19 WCA_s5p94a WCA_s5p94b SU348441 Anna Valley, Nr Andover 2005 2005 1 NERC_s41 SU354445 River Anton 2008 2008 6 CI SU355447 River Anton 2008 2008 2 SU355447 River Anton C 2000 2000 1 Chiroptera sp. a bat species Sensitive SU334436 Sensitive 1998 1998 1 EU_Hab_4 SU337436 Sensitive 1996 1996 1 WCA_s5p91(k) SU347464 Sensitive 1986 1986 1 WCA_s5p91(t) SU347471 Sensitive 1986 1991 2 WCA_s5p94a WCA_s5p94b SU356461 Sensitive 1999 1999 1 EPS

Erinaceus europaeus West European Hedgehog UKBAP SU307445 Amport 2006 2006 1 NERC_s41 SU324471 Road Between Weyhill-penton Mewsy 2008 2008 1 SU328439 Cattle Lane, Andover 1998 1998 1 SU329437 Norfolk House Andover 1999 1999 5 SU329438 Abbotts Arm Andover 1998 1998 2 SU3346 Andover 1995 1995 1 SU340440 Andover 1995 1995 1 SU3444 Anna Valley 1983 1983 1 SU3445 Andover 1995 1995 1 Lepus europaeus Brown Hare UKBAP SU3146 Hawk Conservancy 1999 1999 1

HBAP SU319440 Monxton Road, Abbotts Ann 1998 1998 1 NERC_s41 SU3243 Abbotts Ann 1997 1997 1 SU3243 Monxton Road, Abbotts Ann 1999 1999 2 SU3244 Little Park Abbotts Ann 1999 1999 1 SU3245 Red Post Lane, Abbotts Ann 1999 1999 1 SU34224705 Foxcotte Lane, Charlton 2007 2007 1 Lutra lutra Otter Sensitive SU34C Sensitive 2006 2006 1 EU_Hab_2np SU34C Sensitive 2006 2006 1 EU_Hab_4 SU34C Sensitive 2006 2006 1 UKBAP SU34C Sensitive 2006 2006 1 HBAP WCA_s5p91(k) SU34C Sensitive 2006 2006 1 WCA_s5p91(t) SU34G Sensitive 2006 2006 1 WCA_s5p94a SU34G Sensitive 2006 2006 1 WCA_s5p94b SU34G Sensitive 2006 2006 1 EPS SU34G Sensitive 2006 2006 1 NERC_s41 SU34G Sensitive 2006 2006 1 SU34G Sensitive 2006 2006 1 SU34G Sensitive 2006 2006 2 SU34H Sensitive 2006 2006 1 SU34H Sensitive 2006 2006 1 SU34H Sensitive 2006 2006 1 SU34M Sensitive 2006 2006 2 SU34M Sensitive 2005 2005 1 SU34M Sensitive 2006 2006 1 SU34M Sensitive 2006 2006 1 SU34M Sensitive 2006 2006 1 SU34N Sensitive 2006 2006 1 SU34N Sensitive 2007 2007 1 SU34N Sensitive 2007 2007 1 Meles meles Badger PBA SU3046 Thruxton 1995 1995 1 SU32054704 Penton Mewsey 2005 2005 1 SU328464 A342 Weyhill 2008 2008 1 SU329463 A342 Penton Corner 2008 2008 1

Pipistrellus pygmaeus Soprano Pipistrelle Sensitive SU345444 Sensitive 2008 2008 1 EU_Hab_4 UKBAP WCA_s5p91(k) WCA_s5p91(t) WCA_s5p94a WCA_s5p94b EPS NERC_s41

Pipistrellus sp. Pipistrelle bat Sensitive SU308466 Sensitive 2001 2001 1 EU_Hab_4 SU327436 Sensitive 1985 1985 1 WCA_s5p91(k) SU327437 Sensitive 1988 1988 1 WCA_s5p91(t) SU329465 Sensitive 2001 2001 1 WCA_s5p94a WCA_s5p94b SU334437 Sensitive 1995 1995 1 EPS SU335453 Sensitive 1999 1999 1 SU347471 Sensitive 1993 1993 1 SU348471 Sensitive 1985 1985 1 SU349464 Sensitive 1988 1988 1 SU351466 Sensitive 2001 2001 1 Plecotus auritus Brown Long-Eared Bat Sensitive SU325441 Sensitive 1999 1999 1 EU_Hab_4 SU333436 Sensitive 1994 1994 1 UKBAP SU347470 Sensitive 1987 1987 1 WCA_s5p91(k) WCA_s5p91(t) WCA_s5p94a WCA_s5p94b EPS NERC_s41

Plecotus sp. Long-Eared bat Sensitive SU3343 Sensitive 1994 1994 1 EU_Hab_4 WCA_s5p91(k) WCA_s5p91(t) WCA_s5p94a WCA_s5p94b EPS

* Indicates some of these records are unconfirmed

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Sensitive species A small number of species are considered as sensitive by the relevant specialist species recording groups and will be indicated as such on all lists. Species may be considered sensitive for a variety of reasons. Location details for these records are not disclosed in accordance with the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 and grid references may be altered to give a less precise position. Contact HBIC if further information is needed on these records.

Common species The following species are included in the list because they are protected by National or International legislation. However, they are relatively common in Hampshire and are not used in the identification of SINCs which meet Section 6 of the Hampshire SINC criteria: • Hyacinthoides non-scripta (Bluebell) • Ruscus aculeatus (Butcher’s Broom)

Records of other relatively common species within Hampshire, such as Buxus sempervirens (Box), may not appear in the list because, although the species are protected or notable, their provenance at sites may be unknown.

Further notes • The location names, where shown, are the originals given by the recorders and may not match any formal name for the location or other colloquial names by which the location may also be known.

• The grid references, where shown, are the originals given by the recorders and may indicate the specific location of the species, a central grid reference representing a larger survey area, or a grid square. • Where species have been deemed as ‘sensitive’ by the relevant specialist species recording group the location name will not be shown and the grid reference may have been altered to give a less precise position. • Many of the records have been supplied by specialist species recording groups. Whilst every reasonable effort is made to validate information supplied to the Hampshire Biodiversity Information Centre the accuracy or comprehensiveness of this information cannot be guaranteed. • Records do not necessarily represent evidence of breeding at a site; please contact HBIC if further details are required for any of these records. • Whilst a species may have been recorded at a site, this does not indicate that the species is still present. Equally, the absence of a species from a site does not signify that it is absent, only that it has not been recorded, that the site has not been surveyed for this species, or that HBIC has not been informed of its presence.

Status codes and abbreviations: EU_Bird_1 Annex I of the Birds Directive EU_Bird_21 Annex II/1 of the Birds Directive EU_Bird_22 Annex II/2 of the Birds Directive EU_Hab_2 Annex II of the Habitats Directive (priority species) EU_Hab_2np Annex II of the Habitats Directive (non-priority species) EU_Hab_4 Annex IV of the Habitats Directive EU_Hab_5 Annex V of the Habitats Directive IUCN_(pre 94) See IUCN (pre 1994) guidelines IUCN_(1994) See IUCN (1994) guidelines IUCN_(2001) See IUCN (2001) guidelines RSPB_Red Birds of Conservation Concern Red list RSPB_Amber Birds of Conservation Concern Amber list NR Nationally rare (occurring in 15 or fewer 10km squares in Great Britain) NS Nationally scarce (occurring in 16 - 100 10km squares in Great Britain) NN Nationally notable (occurring in 16 - 100 10km squares in Great Britain or less than 20 Vice Counties) UKBAP UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species HBAP Hampshire Biodiversity Action Plan species WCA_s1p1 Schedule 1 Part 1 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) WCA_s5s91(k) Schedule 5 Section 9 Part 1 (killing/injuring) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended)

WCA_s5s91(t) Schedule 5 Section 9 Part 1 (taking) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) WCA_s5s94a Schedule 5 Section 9 Part 4a of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) WCA_s5s94b Schedule 5 Section 9 Part 4b of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) WCA_s8 Schedule 8 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) PBA Protection of Badgers Act 1992 EPS European Protected Species NERC_s41 Section 74 of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 NI National Interest CR County Rare CS County Scarce CI County Interest nHR North Hampshire Rare (VC12) sHR South Hampshire Rare (VC11) nHS North Hampshire Scarce (VC12) sHS South Hampshire Scarce (VC11) FEP_2 Table 2 of the Environmental Stewardship Farm Environment Plan (target species) FEP_3 Table 3 of the Environmental Stewardship Farm Environment Plan (arable field margin indicator species)

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Legislation and Notable Species Statuses

The following summary of national legislation, international agreements and conservation statuses is designed purely as a basic guide to the statuses displayed within HBIC’s protected and notable species lists to aid developers, consultants and members of the public to make informed decisions. It is imperative that full details of all relevant legislation and definitions be consulted for all species when reviewing the list and before any action is taken.

Wild Birds Directive 1979 (ECC Directive on the conservation of wild birds) The ‘Wild Birds Directive’ was adopted in response to the 1979 Bern Convention on the conservation of European habitats and species. The Directive provides a framework for the conservation and management of, and human interactions with, wild birds in Europe. In England the provisions of the Birds Directive are implemented through the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) and The Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Regulations 1994 (as amended), and are supported by a wide range of other statutory and non-statutory activities including the UK Biodiversity Action Plan which involves action for a number of bird species and the habitats which support them. [See http://www.jncc.gov.uk/page-1373 for more information]

Annex I - Birds which are the subject of special conservation measures concerning their habitat in order to ensure their survival and reproduction in their area of distribution. Species include those in danger of extinction; species vulnerable to specific changes in their habitat; species considered rare because of small populations or restricted local distribution; other species requiring particular attention for reasons of the specific nature of their habitat. Examples: Kingfisher, Dartford Warbler, Woodlark, Stone-Curlew, Bittern Annex II/1 – Birds which, owing to their population level, geographical distribution and reproductive rate throughout the Community, may be potentially hunted under national legislation. Certain non-selective methods of hunting are banned and limits are define within which hunting seasons can be set. Member states must ensure that the hunting of these species does not jeopardize conservation efforts in their distribution area. Examples: Mallard, Woodcock, Snipe, Teal, Wigeon Annex II/2 - Species which may potentially be hunted (as per Annex II/1) under national legislation but only within certain specified Member States. Examples: Song Thrush, Moorhen, Starling, Lapwing, Oystercatcher

Habitats Directive 1992 (EEC Directive on the Conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora) The ‘Habitats Directive’ aims to protect the wild plants, animals and habitats that make up the diverse natural environment of the European Community. It requires Member States to introduce a range of measures for the protection of habitats and species listed in its Annexes. In England the Habitats Directive has been transposed into national law by means of the Conservation (Natural Habitats, & c.) Regulations 1994 (as amended), known as 'the Habitats Regulations'. It provides for the protection of 'European protected species' by making it an offence to deliberately kill, capture, or disturb them, or to damage or destroy their breeding sites or resting places. [See http://www.jncc.gov.uk/page-1374 for more information]

Annex II - Non-priority - Endangered animal and plant species that are of Community interest (i.e. endangered, vulnerable, rare or endemic in the European Community) requiring the designation of special areas of conservation. Examples: Southern Damselfly, Lady's-slipper, Otter, Large Copper, River Lamprey Annex II - Priority – Endangered animal and plant species requiring the designation of special areas of conservation (SAC) for which the European Community has a particular responsibility for conservation in view of the proportion of their natural range which falls within the territory of the Community. Examples: Sturgeon, Houting, Loggerhead Turtle Annex IV - Animal and plant species of Community interest (i.e. endangered, vulnerable, rare or endemic in the European Community) in need of strict protection. They are protected from killing, disturbance or the destruction of them or their habitat. Examples: Dormouse, Large Blue, Pipistrelle bat, Sand Lizard, Early Gentian Annex V - Animal and plant species of community interest whose taking in the wild and exploitation may be subject to management measures. Examples: White-clawed Crayfish, Atlantic Salmon, Common Frog, Freshwater Pearl Mussel

IUCN Red List The World Conservation Union (IUCN) has been assessing the conservation status of species, subspecies, varieties and even selected subpopulations on a global scale in order to highlight taxa threatened with extinction, and therefore promote their conservation. The IUCN Red List, previously known as the Red Data Book (RDB), uses a set of criteria relevant to all species and all regions of the world to evaluate the extinction risk of thousands of species and subspecies. The IUCN Red List is recognized as the most authoritative guide to the status of biological diversity. [See http://www.iucnredlist.org/ for more information]

IUCN 2001 The IUCN Red List categories and criteria have undergone an extensive review in recent years. The revised categories and criteria (version 3.1) were adopted in 2000 and all new assessments and reassessments of taxa follow this revised system. Taxa using this classification currently consist only of subsets of higher and lower plants.

Extinct (EX) - Taxa where there is no reasonable doubt that the last individual has died. A taxon is presumed Extinct when exhaustive surveys (over a time frame appropriate to the taxon’s life cycles and life form) in known and/or expected habitat, at appropriate times (diurnal, seasonal, annual), throughout its historic range have failed to record an individual. Extinct In The Wild (EW) - Taxa known only to survive in cultivation, in captivity or as a naturalised population (or populations) well outside the past range. A taxon is presumed Extinct in the Wild when exhaustive surveys (over a time frame appropriate to it’s life cycles and life form) in known and/or expected habitat, at appropriate times (diurnal, seasonal, annual), throughout its historic range have failed to record an individual. Critically Endangered (CR) - Taxa where the best available evidence indicates that it meets any of the IUCN criteria for Critically Endangered, and it is therefore considered to be facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild (see http://www.iucnredlist.org/info/categories_criteria2001 for a full explanation). sharing information about Hampshire’s wildlife The Hampshire Biodiversity Information Centre Partnership includes local authorities, government agencies, wildlife charities and biological recording groups. Hampshire Biodiversity Information Centre Page 3 of 8

Endangered (EN) - Taxa where the best available evidence indicates that it meets any of the IUCN criteria for Endangered, and it is therefore considered to be facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild (see http://www.iucnredlist.org/info/categories_criteria2001 for a full explanation). Vulnerable (VU) - Taxa where the best available evidence indicates that it meets any of the IUCN criteria for Vulnerable, and it is therefore considered to be facing a high risk of extinction in the wild (see http://www.iucnredlist.org/info/categories_criteria2001 for a full explanation).

Taxa categorised as either ‘Critically Endangered’, ‘Endangered’ or ‘Vulnerable’ are described as ‘Threatened’.

Near Threatened (NT) - Taxa where it has been evaluated against the criteria but does not qualify for Critically Endangered, Endangered or Vulnerable now, but is close to qualifying for or is likely to qualify for a threatened category in the near future. Data Deficient (DD) - Taxa where there is inadequate information to make a direct, or indirect, assessment of its risk of extinction based on its distribution and/or population status. Data Deficient is therefore not a category of threat, but it may be appropriate to give them the same degree of attention as threatened taxa, at least until their status can be assessed.

IUCN 1994 Assessments from 1996-2000 that have not been converted over to the revised system use the 1994 categories and criteria (version 2.3). Taxa using this classification currently only consist of a subset of Diptera (True Flies).

See IUCN 2001 for descriptions of the following categories: • Extinct (EX) • Extinct In The Wild (EW) • Critically Endangered (CR) • Endangered (EN) • Vulnerable (VU) • Data Deficient (DD) Taxa categorised as either ‘Critically Endangered’, ‘Endangered’ or ‘Vulnerable’ are described as ‘Threatened’.

Conservation Dependent (CD) - Taxa which are the focus of a continuing taxon-specific or habitat-specific conservation programme targeted towards the taxon in question, the cessation of which would result in the taxon qualifying for one of the threatened categories above within a period of five years. Near Threatened (NT) - Taxa which do not qualify for Lower Risk (conservation dependent), but which are close to qualifying for Vulnerable. In Britain, this category includes species which occur in 15 or fewer hectads but do not qualify as Critically Endangered, Endangered or Vulnerable.

Taxa categorised as ‘Conservation Dependent’ or ‘Near Threatened’, i.e. do not satisfy the criteria for any of the threatened categories, are known as ‘Lower Risk’.

IUCN Pre ’94 Superseded by new IUCN categories in 1994, but still applicable to lists that have not been reviewed since 1994. Taxa using this classification currently consist largely of invertebrates including many Coleoptera (Beetles), Trichoptera (Caddis Flies), Hymenoptera (Bees, Ants, Wasps and Sawflies), Hemiptera (True Bugs), Araneae (Spiders) and Mollusca (Molluscs).

Extinct (EX) - Taxa which are no longer known to exist in the wild after repeated searches of their localities and other known likely places. Endangered (EN) - Taxa in danger of extinction and whose survival is unlikely if the causal factors continue operating. Vulnerable (VU) - Taxa believed likely to move into the Endangered category in the near future if the causal factors continue operating. Nationally Rare (NR) - Taxa with small populations that are not at present Endangered or Vulnerable, but are at risk. In Britain this was interpreted as species which exist in fifteen or fewer 10km squares. Indeterminate (Ind) - Taxa not seen since 1970 but require further survey before they can be declared Extinct, Endangered, Vulnerable or Rare, but where there is not enough information to say which of these categories is appropriate. Insufficiently known (IK) - Taxa that are suspected but not definitely known to belong to any of the above categories (i.e. Endangered, Vulnerable, Rare), because of the lack of information. Threatened endemic (TE) - Taxa which are not known to occur naturally outside Britain. Taxa within this category may also be in any of the other RDB categories or not threatened at all.

Birds of Conservation Concern Every five years the leading governmental and non-governmental conservation organisations in the UK, chaired by the RSPB, review the population status of the birds that are regularly found here to keep track of changes in abundance and range. In 2002 a total of 247 species were assessed, and each was placed onto one of three lists - red, amber or green - based on a set of quantitative criteria. [See http://www.bto.org/psob/index.htm for more information]

Red list – Comprises 40 species that are Globally Threatened according to IUCN criteria; those whose population or range has declined rapidly in recent years; and those that have declined historically and not shown a substantial recent recovery. Examples: Corncrake, Hen Harrier, Tree Sparrow, Skylark , Nightjar, Marsh Tit Amber list – Comprises 121 species with an unfavourable conservation status in Europe; those whose population or range has declined moderately in recent years; those whose population has declined historically but made a substantial recent recovery; rare breeders; and those with internationally important or localised populations. Examples: Meadow Pipit, Kestrel, Redwing, Barn Owl, Sand Martin, Brent Goose

Rare and scarce species (not based on IUCN criteria) Taxa which do not fall within the IUCN Red List categories but which are still uncommon in Great Britain. [See http://www.jncc.gov.uk/page-3425 for more information]

Nationally Rare (NR) - Taxa occurring in 15 or fewer 10km squares in Britain. Nationally Scarce (NS) - Taxa occurring in 16-100 10km squares in Britain. Nationally Notable (NN) - Taxa thought to occur within the range of 16 to 100 10km squares or, for less-well recorded groups less than twenty vice-counties. Superseded by Nationally Scarce, but may still be in use for some taxonomic groups.

Biodiversity Action Plans The UK Biodiversity Action Plan (UK BAP) is the Government's response to the Rio Convention on Biological Diversity signed in 1992. It describes the UK's biological resources and commits a detailed plan for the protection of these resources. Action plans have been developed which set priorities for important wildlife species both nationally and locally within Hampshire. The potential effects of any development on species listed as priorities in the UK BAP and by Local Biodiversity Partnerships (i.e. in the Hampshire BAP) are capable of being a material consideration in the preparation of regional spatial strategies and local development documents and the making of planning decisions. [See http://www.ukbap.org.uk/ and http://www.hampshirebiodiversity.org.uk/ for more information]

UK BAP Species (June 2007) – Lists the priority species that require urgent conservation action under the UK BAP as a result of being either globally threatened or rapidly declining in the UK (by more than 25% in the last 25 years). This list is an important reference source and will be the focus for conservation action across the UK over the next decade. Hampshire BAP Species (July 2000) – Lists the priority species requiring urgent conservation action at a national level that are found in Hampshire, or species which are considered as particularly important at a local context within Hampshire. This list has yet to be reviewed in the light of the more recent changes to the UK BAP species list and taking into account the latest knowledge on the distribution, rarity and threats to species within Hampshire.

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) The Wildlife and Countryside Act (WACA) 1981 (as amended) is the principle mechanism for the legislative protection of wildlife in Britain. It is the means by which the Bern Convention and the Birds Directive and Habitats Directive are implemented in Britain. Protected birds, animals and plants are listed in Schedules 1, 5 and 8 respectively of the Wildlife and Countryside Act. [See http://www.jncc.gov.uk/page-3614 for more information]

Schedule 1 Part 1 – Birds which are protected by special penalties at all times from being intentionally killed, injured, or taken and whose eggs, nests or dependent young are also protected from being disturbed. Examples: Red Kite, Honey Buzzard, Hobby, Barn Owl, Brambling, Fieldfare Schedule 5 Section 9 Part 1 (killing/injuring) – Animals which are protected from being intentionally killed or injured. Examples: Adder, Slow-worm, Heath Fritillary, Dormouse, Otter, Bats (all UK species) Schedule 5 Section 9 Part 1 (taking) – Animals which are protected from being taken. Examples: White-clawed Crayfish, Natterjack Toad, Large Blue, Bats (all UK species) Schedule 5 Section 9 Part 4a – Animals which are protected from intentional damage to, destruction of, or obstruction of access to any structure or place used for shelter or protection. sharing information about Hampshire’s wildlife The Hampshire Biodiversity Information Centre Partnership includes local authorities, government agencies, wildlife charities and biological recording groups. Hampshire Biodiversity Information Centre Page 6 of 8

Examples: Water Vole, Great Crested Newt, Smooth Snake, Dormouse, Bats (all UK species) Schedule 5 Section 9 Part 4b – Animals which are protected from intentional disturbance while occupying a structure or place used for shelter or protection. Examples: Water Vole, Great Crested Newt, Smooth Snake, Dormouse, Bats (all UK species) Schedule 8 – Plants and fungi which, subject to exceptions, are protected from: intentional picking, uprooting or destruction; selling, offering for sale, possessing or transporting for the purpose of sale; advertising for buying or selling. Examples: Red Helleborine, Lady’s Slipper, Slender Cottongrass, Wild Gladiolus

Protection of Badgers Act 1992 Both badgers and their setts are protected, making it illegal to kill, injure or take, possess or cruelly ill- treat badgers or to interfere with a badger sett (including blocking tunnels or damaging the sett in any way). [See http://www.opsi.gov.uk/ACTS/acts1992/ukpga_19920051_en_1 for more information]

European Protected Species European Protected Species are defined in English legislation as animals and plants listed in Annex IV of the Habitats Directive whose natural range includes any part of Britain and are protected under the Habitats Regulations 1994. European protected species of animals and their breeding sites or resting places are protected under Regulation 39. It is an offence for anyone to deliberately capture, injure or kill any such animal or to deliberately take or destroy their eggs. It is an offence to damage or destroy a breeding or resting place of such an animal. It is also an offence to have such an animal, live or dead, in one's possession or control. European protected species of plants are protected under Regulation 42. It is an offence to deliberately pick, collect, cut, uproot or destroy any such wild plant. It is also an offence for any purpose to possess, sell or exchange such a plant.

On 21 August 2007 an amendment to the Habitats Regulations 1994 came into force which removed many of the legal defences surrounding these species, including acts which were the incidental result of a lawful operation and could not have been reasonably avoided (commonly known as the ‘incidental result defence’). It is no longer a reasonable defence to show that the killing, capture or disturbance of a European Protected Species, or the destruction or damage to their breeding sites or resting places, was the incidental or unavoidable result of an otherwise lawful activity.

Best practice guidance are available from Natural England to minimise the risks of committing an offence under the Regulations. Licences are also available from Natural England to allow persons to carry out activities that would otherwise be prohibited, without committing an offence in circumstances where best practice guidance either cannot be followed or is not applicable. [See http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/conservation/wildlife-management-licensing/habsregs.htm for more information]

The following species are European Protected Species in England: • Horseshoe bats (all UK species) • Typical bats (all UK species) • Marine turtles (all common UK species) • Dolphins, porpoises and whales (all UK species) • Large blue butterfly (Maculinea arion) sharing information about Hampshire’s wildlife The Hampshire Biodiversity Information Centre Partnership includes local authorities, government agencies, wildlife charities and biological recording groups. Hampshire Biodiversity Information Centre Page 7 of 8

• Wild cat (Felis silvestris) • Dormouse (Muscardinus avellanarius) • Sand lizard (Lacerta agilis) • Great Crested Newt (Triturus cristatus) • Otter (Lutra lutra) • Smooth snake (Coronella austriaca) • Sturgeon fish (Acipenser sturio) • Natterjack toad (Bufo calamita) • Shore dock (Rumex rupestris) • Killarney fern (Trichomanes speciosum) • Early gentian (Gentianella angelica) • Lady's slipper (Cypripedium calceolus) • Creeping marshwort (Apium repens) • Slender naiad (Najas flexilis) • Fen Orchid (Liparis loeselii) • Floating-leaved water plantain (Luronium natans) • Yellow marsh saxifrage (Saxifraga hirculus)

Natural Environment and Rural Communities (NERC) Act 2006 The Natural Environment and Rural Communities (NERC) Act 2006 extends the biodiversity duty conferred by Section 74 of the Countryside and Rights of Way (CRow) Act 2000 ‘to have regard’ to the purpose of conserving biological diversity to include all public bodies, including local authorities, local planning authorities and statutory undertakers. Other measures introduced by the Act included the creation of the new integrated agency ‘Natural England’ to act as a powerful champion for the natural environment, and the formal establishment of a ‘Commission for Rural Communities’ to act as a strong national rural adviser, advocate and watchdog charged with ensuring that Government policies are making a real difference on the ground. The Act also makes provisions in respect of pesticides harmful to wildlife, the protection of birds, and in respect of invasive non-native species, and also alters enforcement powers in connection with wildlife protection, and extends time limits for prosecuting certain wildlife offences. [See http://www.defra.gov.uk/rural/ruraldelivery/bill/ for more information]

Section 41 Species Section 41 of the Act requires that the Secretary of State publishes a list of species of flora and fauna considered to be of principal importance for the purpose of conserving biodiversity in England. The list is intended to be used to guide decision-makers such as public bodies, including local and regional authorities, in implementing their duty under section 40 of the NERC Act 2006 ‘to have regard’ to the conservation of biodiversity in England, when carrying out their normal functions. The UK BAP list of 1149 species, published in 2007, was used to draw up a list of 938 species, also known as the ‘England Biodiversity List’, comprising those species found in England which have been identified as requiring action under the UK BAP. In addition, the Hen Harrier has also been included on the list because without continued conservation action it is unlikely that the Hen Harrier population will increase from its current very low levels in England.

National planning policy ‘Planning Policy Statement 9: Biodiversity and Geological Conservation’ (PPS9) indicates that local authorities should also take steps to further the conservation of species of principal importance through their planning function and identify opportunities to enhance and add to them. PPS9 also requires these species are treated as ‘material considerations’ and as such are sharing information about Hampshire’s wildlife The Hampshire Biodiversity Information Centre Partnership includes local authorities, government agencies, wildlife charities and biological recording groups. Hampshire Biodiversity Information Centre Page 8 of 8

protected from the adverse effects of development, where appropriate, by using planning conditions or obligations. Licences may also be needed where species are affected by development. The list of species of principal importance was first published in 2002 by DEFRA under Section 74 of the Countryside and Rights of Way (CRoW) Act 2000, and was identical to the UK BAP list at that time. The CRoW Act Section 74 list has now been replaced by the Section 41 list.

Examples: Skylark, Tower Mustard, Great Crested Newt, Dormouse, Southern Damselfly

Notable One of the following statuses locally determined by the relevant species groups in Hampshire (contact HBIC for further information): • County Rare (CR) • County Scarce (CS) • County of Other Interest (CI) • North Hampshire Rare (nHR) - (Vice County 12) • South Hampshire Rare (sHR) - (Vice County 11) • North Hampshire Scarce (nHS) - (Vice County 12) • South Hampshire Scarce (sHS) - (Vice County 11)

The ‘Rare’ and ‘Scarce’ categories are distribution determined, whereas the ‘County of Other Interest’ category is an umbrella group to cover those species defined as notable on criteria other than rarity/scarcity, and may include species that are: • Rapidly declining • Hampshire responsibility (significant % of UK Resource) • Long Extinct • Endemic • Nationally Protected • Internationally listed • HBAP listed • Alien of interest

Farm Environment Plan The Farm Environment Plan (FEP) is a structured survey of all environmental features on a farm and is a pre-requisite for Environmental Stewardship Higher Level Scheme (HLS) funding. Completing a FEP includes identifying any species of wildlife interest, especially those species that are most likely to be found on farmland and whose management needs are most easily addressed by Environmental Stewardship. [See http://www.defra.gov.uk/erdp/schemes/hls/fep-handbook/default.htm for more information]

Table 2 - Lists species most likely to be found on farmland whose management needs are most easily addressed by Environmental Stewardship and hence should be recorded in Part 2 of a FEP. Table 3 - Lists species that are indicative of high quality arable field margins. Areas which support these species may also support other important plant and animal species, particularly invertebrates, and should be managed under one of the Environmental Stewardship arable options in order to conserve them.

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APPENDIX 4 Overview of Relevant Legislation

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GENERAL LEGISLATION AND POLICY OVERVIEW

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The UKBAP requires that conservation of biodiversity is addressed at a County level through the production of Local BAPs. These are complimentary to the UKBAP, however are targeted towards species of conservation concern characteristic of each area. In addition, a number of local authorities and large organisations have produced their own BAPs.

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

PLANNING POLICY

Planning Policy Statement 9 Planning Policy Statement 9 provides guidance to local authorities regarding the protection of biodiversity and geology through the planning system in England. Key principles relating to biodiversity include:

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

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

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

National planning policy is implemented through local and regional planning policies.

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SPECIES SPECIFIC LEGISLATION

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

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

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

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TITLE: FORMER ANDOVER AIRFIELD, ANDOVER, HAMPSHIRE

EXTENDED PHASE 1 HABITAT SURVEY AND PHASE II BOTANICAL SURVEY

A Report to Goodman

Contract Number: C105599-01

Report Number: RT-MME-105599

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Date: August 2009

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MONXTON ROAD, ANDOVER, HAMPSHIRE EXTENDED PHASE 1 HABITAT SURVEY

A Report to Rosemound Development Limited

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LAND NORTH OF MONXTON ROAD, ANDOVER, HANTS EXTENDED PHASE 1 HABITAT SURVEY

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This report was compiled by Helen Miller MIEEM, CEnv

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

Contract Number C4217

June 2006

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CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ...... 4 1.1 BACKGROUND ...... 4 1.2 SITE DESCRIPTION...... 4 2. METHODOLOGY ...... 5 2.1 DESK STUDY ...... 5 2.2 EXTENDED PHASE 1 HABITAT SURVEY ...... 5 3. DESK STUDY RESULTS...... 6

3.1 INTRODUCTION...... 6 3.2 NATURE CONSERVATION SITES...... 6 3.3 PROTECTED AND BIODIVERSITY ACTION PLAN SPECIES ...... 6 4. EXTENDED PHASE 1 HABITAT SURVEY...... 7 4.1 INTRODUCTION...... 7 4.2 HABITATS...... 7 4.3 FAUNA...... 9 5. ECOLOGICAL ASSSESSMENT ...... 11 5.1 NATURE CONSERVATION SITES...... 11 5.2 PROTECTED & BAP SPECIES...... 11 5.3 HABITATS...... 12 5.4 CONCLUSIONS ...... 14 6. RECOMMENDATIONS ...... 15

REFERENCES...... 16

APPENDICES...... 17

APPENDIX 1: DESK STUDY ...... 18 A1.1 Magic Search...... 19 A1.2 Data from Hampshire Biodiversity Information Centre ...... 20 APPENDIX 2: EXTENDED PHASE 1 HABITAT SURVEY (MAP & SPECIES)...... 24

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 BACKGROUND On 26th May 2006, Rosemound Development Limited commissioned Middlemarch Environmental Ltd to undertake several ecological surveys of a site located at land north of Monxton Road, Andover, Hampshire. The Environmental Impact Assessment (Dreweatt Neate 2002) of the site identified the need for further surveys.

To fulfil the above brief to assess the existing ecological interest of the site, the following surveys were undertaken: • An Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey • Reptile survey • Phase 2 Botanical Survey.

This report details and provides the following information:

• Desk study • Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey.

Middlemarch Environmental Report RT-MME-4218 details the reptile survey and Report RT-MME-4219 details the Phase 2 Botanical Survey.

1.2 SITE DESCRIPTION The site is located to the west of Andover, Hampshire, at National Grid Reference SU 331 458. The site is approximately 60 ha, of which nearly all (52 ha) is currently arable land. Also present on the site is 2 ha of unimproved grassland, 4 ha of semi- improved grassland, and 1 ha is a redundant rifle range with buildings. The site is bounded to the east and north by the A303 and the urban area of Andover, to the south/south-east by the Ministry of Defence HQ QMG development, and to the west by agricultural land.

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2. METHODOLOGY

2.1 DESK STUDY A desk study was undertaken to determine the nature conservation designations and protected species that have been recorded within 1 km of the site. This involved contacting statutory and non-statutory organisations. Middlemarch Environmental Ltd assimilated and reviewed the desk study data provided by the organisations.

The consultees for the Desk Study were: • English Nature (Multi-Agency Geographical Information System) • Local Biological Record Centre/Wildlife Trust

The data collected from these consultees is discussed in Section 3.

2.2 EXTENDED PHASE 1 HABITAT SURVEY To fulfil the brief of undertaking an ecological assessment of the site, an Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey was conducted (JNCC, 1993 as amended by IEA, 1995). This is a standard technique for classifying and mapping British habitats. The aim is to provide a record of habitats that are likely to be ecologically important. During the Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey, the presence, or potential presence, of protected species was also recorded.

The habitats and species detailed in Sections 2.1 and 2.2 were assessed to identify the ecological value of the proposed development area and the need for any protected species or additional ecological surveys. The ecological significance of the site was evaluated at a national and local perspective and the significance of developing the area assessed.

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3. DESK STUDY RESULTS

3.1 INTRODUCTION From the details provided by the consultees, relevant ecological data has been reviewed. The results from these investigations for the site are summarised below in Sections 3.2 and 3.3. All data are provided in Appendix 1.

3.2 NATURE CONSERVATION SITES The desk study identified no statutory and only one non-statutory designated conservation sites within 1 km of the site. This site is approximately 100 m north of the proposed development site and has been classified under the Criteria for selecting Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation in Hampshire as “Grasslands which have become impoverished through inappropriate management but which retain sufficient elements of relic unimproved grassland to enable recovery”.

3.3 PROTECTED AND BIODIVERSITY ACTION PLAN SPECIES

The desk study did not identified any protected species within 1 km of the site. However, three other notable species were recorded:

• Nationally important species: Sainfoin Onobrychis viciifolia approxiamteky 1000 m north-west. • UK BAP Species and Hampshire Priority BAP Species: Brown Hare Lepus europaeus potentially on site. • Hampshire Priority BAP Species, Nationally Scarce & Wildlife & Countryside Act Schedule 5, Section 9, Part 5 only: White Letter Hairstreak Satyrium w- album potentially within 200 m north-east.

The absence of records should not be taken as confirmation that the species is absent from the search area.

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4. EXTENDED PHASE 1 HABITAT SURVEY

4.1 INTRODUCTION The results of the Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey are presented in Section 4.2. An annotated Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey Drawing (Middlemarch Environmental Ltd Drawing Number C4017-01 is attached in Appendix 2. This drawing illustrates the location of all the habitat types recorded at the site.

The site is currently dominated by arable agricultural land, with areas of semi- improved grassland and unimproved grassland. The site includes a disused military firing range comprising of tall ruderal vegetation, establishing grassland, semi- improved calcareous grassland and remnant firing range buildings. The surrounding landscape was predominantly urbanisation and countryside.

4.2 HABITATS The following habitat types were recorded at the site: • Arable • Bare ground • Building • Fences • Scattered scrub • Semi-improved calcareous grassland • Species-poor defunct hedgerow • Tall ruderal • Unimproved calcareous grassland.

An Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey drawing illustrating these habitats is given in Appendix 2.

These habitats are outlined below in alphabetical order. The main species occurring in each habitat are provided in Appendix 2.

Arable The majority of the site comprised of a ploughed arable field. There was minimal vegetative growth, other than the occasional remnant of crop and tall ruderal species.

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Bare ground Bare ground, in the form of remnant access routes of hard standing occurred in the south of the site. The areas within the old rifle range were vegetated with sedum Sedum sp.

Building There are three built structures within the site. These occur in the south of the site in the old rifle range. 1. The northern most building comprised of an open sided brick structure with a wooden roof. 2. The central building was primarily a brick wall and brick shelter with a broken wooden roof. The northern end of this structure included dense ivy Hedera helix cladding. 3. The southern most building was a breeze block construction with a corrugated tin roof.

Fences The site was more or less entirely fenced by either security fencing or wooden post & rail.

Scattered scrub Scattered scrub occurred within the old rifle range and primarily consisted of elder Sambucus nigra. Regenerating scattered scrub also occurred within the semi- improved calcareous grassland in the north of the site. Species here included hawthorn Crataegus monogyna, purging buckthorn Rhamnus catharticus and bramble Rubus fruticosus. Scattered scrub with tall ruderal vegetation occurred along the southern edge of the old rifle range.

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Semi-improved calcareous grassland Semi-improved calcareous grassland occurred in the north of the site and was dominated by coarse grasses. This habitat also had a diverse dicotyledonous flora. The southern edge of this habitat was the most species-rich. There was an extensive colony (approximately 70-100 spikes) of pyramidal orchids Anacamptis pyramidalis in the west of this habitat (Target note 9). This habitat also occurred within the old rifle range as a mosaic with the tall ruderal and short, rabbit grazed grassland (Target note 5). Bee orchid Ophrys apifera was noted in two areas of this habitat (Target note 1). Pyramidal orchid Anacamptis pyramidalis was noted in the south (Target note 7).

Species-poor defunct hedgerow A species-poor defunct hedgerow formed the southern boundary of the site. It primarily comprised of scattered elder Sambucus nigra with a tall ruderal, notably nettle Urtica dioica, ground flora. It was approximately 4-5 m high and 1-2 m wide.

Tall ruderal vegetation Tall ruderal vegetation occurred around the built structures within the old rifle range. The main species were nettle Urtica dioica and teasel Dipsacus fullonum.

Unimproved calcareous grassland Unimproved calcareous grassland occurred in the south-west of the site and at the time of survey had been recently cut. However, it had a diverse flora, including locally frequent broomrape Orobanache sp. The grassland around the periphery within the old rifle range had calcareous elements to it and could best be described as unimproved/establishing calcareous grassland.

4.3 FAUNA Tables 4.4 and 4.5 list the species recorded on site during the field surveys. The season/time of year dictates the species liable to be present.

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Scientific name English name Alauda arvensis Skylark Columba palumbus Wood Pigeon Corvus corone Crow Hirundo rustica Swallow Passer domesticus House sparrow Pica pica Magpie Turdus merula Blackbird Turdus visccivorus Mistlethrush Buteo buteo Buzzard

Table 4.4 Birds recorded on site during the field survey

Scientific name English name Evidence Oryctolagus cuniculus Rabbit Holes/tracks across the site Tyria jacobaeae Cinnabar moth Seen Coenonympha pamphilus Small heath Seen Zygaena filipendulae 6-spot burnet moth Seen Melanargis galathea Marbled white Seen Polyommatus icarus Common blue Seen Odezia atrata Chimney sweeper Seen Maniola jurtina Meadow brown Seen Thymelicus sylvestris Small skipper Seen Ochlodes venata Large skipper Seen

Table 4.5 Evidence of fauna recorded on site during the field survey

Several habitats within the site are potentially of particular value to a range of protected species. However, it should be noted that Extended Phase 1 Habitat Surveys are not specific to protected species and only provide an indication of suitable habitat.

The hedgerows, buildings and grassland provide suitable habitat for nesting birds. The grassland and tall ruderal habitats provide feeding resources for birds and refuge for herpetofauna.

Buildings have the potential to provide roosting sites for bats, however the buildings occurring within the site are considered to have low potential for these species.

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5. ECOLOGICAL ASSSESSMENT

This section provides conclusions drawn from the desk study and field survey with particular emphasis on the likely ecological impacts.

5.1 NATURE CONSERVATION SITES The desk study did not locate any nationally important conservation sites within 1 km of the site. Only one locally important conservation site was identified within 1 km of the proposed development. It is not anticipated that development of the land assessed in the current study will have an adverse impact upon this site.

5.2 PROTECTED & BAP SPECIES The desk study did not identify any protected species within 1 km of the site, although three notable species have been recorded. The nearest of which was the brown hare Lepus capensis which may occur within the site. The habitat assessment of the site confirmed that there is potential habitat for brown hare Lepus capensis within the development site. There are no legal obligations relating to brown hares Lepus capensis and development, although ecological best practise would recommend that appropriate sensitive development workings take place to minimise impact upon the species. Skylarks Alauda arvensis were also recorded on site. This species is listed on the Local and National BAPs. The arable and short grassland habitats provide suitable nesting and foraging sites for these species.

Although not specifically assessed for invertebrates the site provides rich habitats for a variety of butterflies and moths, notably the grassland habitats. Butterflies and moths are listed as ‘local species’ within the Local BAP.

The main species identified by the field survey that are likely to be impacted by any proposed development are nesting birds. Birds may use the hedgerows, trees, buildings and grassland within the site for nesting. Nesting and nest building birds are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981) as Amended. The bird

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breeding season, which is weather dependant, generally extends from March to August inclusive and site operations should be phased to occur outside this period.

5.3 HABITATS This section provides a summary of the ecological value of the habitats recorded on site in local and national context. Table 5.1 summarises the habitats recorded on site in relation to Local and National BAPs.

Habitat code Habitat Local BAP National BAP A22 Scattered scrub X X

Unimproved calcareous Lowland calcareous Lowland calcareous B31 grassland grassland grassland Calcareous grassland Semi-improved calcareous Local habitat: Neutral Neutral grassland B32 grassland grassland Species-poor defunct X Boundary and linear features J222 hedgerow C31 Tall ruderal X X

Arable Local habitat: Arable land Cereal field margins J11 Cereal field margins J4 Bare ground X X

J36 Building X X

J24 Fences X X

Notes. Bold indicates a priority habitat, underlined indicates Broad Habitat Table 5.1 Habitats recorded within the site in relation to Local & National BAP

Table 5.2 summarises the overall ecological values of the habitats on this site. Overall the habitats range from low to moderate ecological value. The values have taken the following into consideration: • Frequency of the habitat at Local and National level • Spatial extent of the habitat at Local and National level • Conservation designations of the habitats at Local and National level • Species diversity within the site and habitat • Presence of Local and National BAP species • Presence of other notable species.

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For example if the habitats are uncommon and/or small in spatial extent at a local level it is likely to have a higher ecological value than a habitat that is common and covers a greater spatial area within the local landscape. The habitat ecological value also takes the range of species likely to be supported by the habitat and the ease at which it can be recreated into account. For example generally tall ruderal habitats support a lower range of species than, for example unimproved calcareous grassland, and are also more readily recreated so therefore have lower ecological value.

Habitat code Habitat Habitat value Local value National value A22 Scattered scrub Moderate Low Low B31 Unimproved calcareous grassland High High High Semi-improved calcareous High High Moderate B32 grassland J222 Species-poor defunct hedgerow Low-moderate Low Moderate C31 Tall ruderal Low Low Low J11 Arable Moderate Moderate Moderate J4 Bare ground Low Low Low J36 Building Low Low Low J24 Fences Low Low Low

Table 5.2 Ecological Value of Habitats Identified Within the Site

Unimproved calcareous grassland is listed as a Priority Habitat within the UK BAP and as such is considered to be of high ecological value. The semi-improved grassland and hedgerow habitats could be considered as having moderate ecological value at a national level as a result of these habitats being identified within the National Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) as Broad Habitats. Although arable field margins are listed as a Priority Habitat within the UK BAP, it is considered to be of moderate ecological value in this case as a result of the arable field within the site have a minimal margin.

The semi-improved and unimproved grassland are considered to be of high ecological value at a local scale as a result of these habitats being priority or local habitats within the local BAP. These habitats are also likely to qualify as potential Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation based upon the following criteria from Hampshire Biodiversity Records Centre:

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“Neutral/acid/calcareous grassland 2A Agriculturally unimproved grasslands³ 2B Semi-improved grasslands which retain a significant element of unimproved grassland. 2D Grasslands which have become impoverished through inappropriate management but which retain sufficient elements of relic unimproved grassland to enable recovery. 3 Agriculturally unimproved grassland - grassland that is composed of a mixed assemblage of indigenous species in essentially semi-natural communities which has been allowed to develop without the major use of herbicides or inorganic fertilisers.”

However with appropriate development design these habitats could be retained and enhanced. If this were feasible it is not anticipated that the proposed development will have a long-term detrimental impact upon these habitats at a local level.

As individual examples, and within the context of the site, the habitats identified range from low to high ecological value. Any development within these habitats will result in an ecological loss. With appropriate development design and habitat enhancement, the local impacts to these habitats could be minimised.

5.4 CONCLUSIONS In conclusion, based upon the current surveys and desk study data, it is considered that with appropriate mitigation and ecological enhancement, development of the proposed site will not have a long-term adverse impact upon the local ecology. However, it will result in the loss of habitat and therefore potentially impact upon associated species, such as the skylark, a nationally declining species.

The size of the proposed development also has scope for habitat enhancement, for example increasing the hedgerow diversity.

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6. RECOMMENDATIONS

If any trees, hedgerows or grassland are to removed during the bird breeding season it is recommend that the habitats are checked by a suitably qualified ecologist to ensure that no nesting birds will be disturbed. The bird breeding season is weather dependant but generally extends from March to August inclusive. If birds are found to be nesting any works which may affect them would have to be delayed until the young have fledged and the nest has been abandoned naturally.

It should be noted that the current consultees for desk study data for this site did not hold information relating to birds, badger or bats. It is therefore recommended that appropriate county recorders for such species are contacted if habitats likely to be used by such species will be impacted upon during the proposed development.

It is recommended that a detailed ecological mitigation strategy be developed for the proposed works. This should include the methods for minimising any impacts upon the ecology of the site e.g. retain hedgerows, except where access is required, retain mature trees, avoid storage of materials within 2 m of the outer canopy of trees and hedgerow. It should also include habitat enhancement schemes e.g.

• Erection of a variety of bird boxes to provide additional nesting opportunities and to mitigate for the loss of nesting sites • Erection of a variety of bat boxes to provide additional bat roosting opportunities acknowledging that there are several habitats suitable for feeding bats within the local area, notably hedgerows • Retention of areas for the development of rough grassland/tall ruderal habitats to add to habitat diversity and provide resources for a variety of invertebrates, birds, herpetofauna and small mammals.

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REFERENCES

Dreweatt Neate (2002), “Andover Business Park” Land North of Monxton Road, Andover. Proposed Business Industrial Warehousing (B1, B2, B8) & Hotel and Conference Facility Development. Environmental Impact Assessment. Town & Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) (England & Wales) Regulations 1999

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

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

Local BAP. Essex Biodiversity Action Plan www.ukbap.org.uk

Multi-Agency Geographic Information Website (2006). Site Check Report. www.magic.gov.uk

National Biodiversity Action Plan www.ukbap.org.uk

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APPENDICES

APPENDIX 1 Desk Study Data

APPENDIX 2: Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey Drawing Middlemarch Environmental Drawing No: C4217-01

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APPENDIX 1: DESK STUDY

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A1.1 Magic Search

Site Check Report Report generated on June 8 2006. You clicked on the point: Grid Ref: SU331458 Full Grid Ref: 433100 , 145800

The following features have been found within 1,000 metres of your search point: Ancient Woodland (England) There are no features within your search area.

Local Nature Reserves (England) There are no features within your search area.

National Nature Reserves (England) There are no features within your search area.

Special Areas of Conservation (England) There are no features within your search area.

Sites of Special Scientific Interest (England) There are no features within your search area.

Important Bird Areas (England) There are no features within your search area.

Green Belt (England) There are no features within your search area.

Ramsar Sites (GB) There are no features within your search area.

Special Areas of Conservation (GB) There are no features within your search area.

Special Protection Areas (GB) There are no features within your search area.

Sites of Special Scientific Interest (GB) There are no features within your search area.

Grassland Inventory (England) There are no features within your search area.

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A1.2 Data from Hampshire Biodiversity Information Centre

Details of Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINCs) within 1km search area near Andover:

Grid Ref. SINC Name SINC Criteria Area (ha)

SU33824592 Andover Ring Road (A303-A343 intersection) 2D 1.17

PROTECTED AND NOTABLE SPECIES RECORDS

Table 1: Details of notable plant species records within the 1km search area near Andover from the Hampshire Biodiversity Information Centre’s database:

Record Date of Species Grid Ref. Site Name Taxon Name Common Name No. Record Status 1 SU32704638 RV:NS6, A342 01/01/1998 Onobrychis viciifolia Sainfoin NI 2 SU32704638 RV:NS6, A342 19/06/2000 Onobrychis viciifolia Sainfoin NI Please note: Although records of Hyacinthoides non-scripta and Ruscus aculeatus are included in the above list of notable species they are not used in the identification of SINCs which meet Section 6 of the Hampshire SINC criteria. Hyacinthoides non-scripta is listed on Schedule 8 of the Wildlife & Countryside Act (Sale only) and Ruscus aculeatus is listed in Annex 5 of the EU Habitats and Species Directive.

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Species Status Codes: NR Nationally Rare CR County Rare nHR North Hampshire Rare (Vice-County 12) NS Nationally Scarce CS County Scare nHS North Hampshire Scarce (Vice-County 12) NI Nationally Important (other) CI County Important (other) sHR South Hampshire Rare (Vice-County 11) sHS South Hampshire Scarce (Vice-County 11)

HBIC has an extensive database of habitat and higher plant data for the County. In addition, we hold copies of datasets belonging to partner organisations. Through data exchange agreements with these partner organisations HBIC supplies species information on their behalf. Currently HBIC holds copies of the following datasets: Butterfly Conservation’s butterfly and moth database Data administered by the Hampshire Wildlife Trust (HWT) on behalf of the species recording groups below: - Hampshire Amphibian and Reptile Group (HARG) - Hampshire Invertebrate Network (HNIC) - Hampshire Mammal Group (excluding records for bats and badgers).

Table 2: Within the 1km search area near Andover, the following records of notable and protected species are currently held in the above databases:

Hampshire Wildlife & Record First Year Last Year UKBAP Grid Ref. Taxon Name Vernacular Name Conservation Status BAP Priority Countryside No. Recorded Recorded Species Species Act * 1 SU3245 Lepus europaeus Brown Hare 1999 1999 - HBAP BAP - 2 SU340460 Satyrium w-album White Letter Hairstreak 1992 1992 Nationally Scarce/Nb HBAP - 4

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* Wildlife and Countryside Act Codes:

1 Schedule 5 (full) 8 Schedule 5, Section 9, Parts 1, 2 and 5 only 2 Schedule 5, Section 9, Parts 4a and 4b only 9 Schedule 8, Section 13 (full) 3 Schedule 5, Section 9, Parts 1 (killing, injuring) and 5 only 10 Schedule 8, Section 13 (full, England and Wales only) 4 Schedule 5, Section 9, Part 5 only 11 Schedule 8, Section 13, Part 2 only 5 Schedule 5, Section 9, Parts 1 and 4a only 12 Schedule 1, Part I 6 Schedule 5, Section 9, Part 4a only 13 Schedule 1, Part II 7 Schedule 5, Section 9, Parts 1 (taking) and 5 only 14 Protection of Badgers Act 1992

Please Note: The grid references shown are the originals given by the recorders and may indicate the specific location of the species, a central grid reference representing a larger survey area, or a 1 km square. The above data, including the conservation status information, has been supplied by specialist species recording groups. Whilst every reasonable effort is made to validate information supplied to the Hampshire Biodiversity Information Centre, the accuracy or comprehensiveness of this information cannot be guaranteed. The above records do not necessarily represent evidence of breeding at a site; please contact HBIC if further details are required for any of these records.

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APPENDIX 2: EXTENDED PHASE 1 HABITAT SURVEY (MAP & SPECIES)

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Scientific Name English Name Habitat Old rifle range North field South boundary South field B32 C31 B32 (S) B32 J222 B31 Achillea millefolium Yarrow * * Agrimonia eupatoria Agrimony ** Agropyron repens Twitch grass * * Allaria petiolata Garlic mustard * Alopecurus pratensis Meadow Foxtail * Anacamptis pyramidalis Pyramidal orchid * Anagallis arvensis Scarlet pimpernel * Anthriscus sylvestris Cow Parsley *** Aquilegia sp. Cultivated aquilegia * Arrhenatherum elatius False Oat Grass * * * * * Artemisia vulgaris Mugwort * * Bellis perennis Daisy *** * Brassica oleracea Cabbage * Bromus sp. Bromus * * Bromus sterilis Barren brome * * Calystegia sepium Bindweed * * * * Capsella bursa-pastoris Shepherds purse * Centaurea nigra Knapweed * * Centaurea scabiosa Greater knapweed * * * Cerastium fontanum Common mouseear * * Chrysanthemum parthenium Feverfew * Cirsium arvense Creeping thistle * * * * * * Cirsium vulgare Spear thistle * * * Clematis vitalba Old man beard * * Conium maqculatum Hemlock * Cornus sanguinea Dogwood * * * Corylus avellana Hazel * * Crataegus monogyna Hawthorn * * * Cynosurus cristatus Crested dog tail * Dactylis glomerata Cocksfoot * * * Dipsacus fullonum Teazle * * Epilobium sp. Willowherb small * Erodium sp. Storksbill * Euphorbia amygdaloides Spurge * Euphrasia officinalis agg eyebright * * Festuca spp. Fescues * Fraxinus excelsior Ash * Fumaria officinalis Fumitory * Galium aparine Cleavers * * * Galium molle Hedge bedstraw * * * Galium verum Lady's bedstraw * * Geranium dissectum Cut leaved geranium * * * * Geranium molle Doves foot cranesbill * Glechoma hederacea Ground ivy ** Heracleum sphondylium Hogweed * * * * Hiercium spp. Hieracium * * Holcus lanatus Yorkshire Fog ** * Hypericum perforatum Perforated St. Johns wort * * * * Juglans regia Walnut sp. * Knatia arvensis Field scabious * Lactuca serriola Prickly lettuce * * Lamium album White dead nettle * Lamium purpureum Red dead nettle * Lapsana communis Nipplewort * Ligustrum vulgare Privit * * Linaria vulgaris Toad flax * * Linum catharticum Fairy flax * Lolium perenne Perennial Ryegrass * * * Lotus corniculatus Birds foot trefoil *

Table A2.1 Species recorded in main habitats (Table continues)

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Scientific Name English Name Habitat Old rifle range North field South boundary South field B32 C31 B32 (S) B32 J222 B31 Medicago lupulina Black medick * Mentha arvensis Corn mint * * * * * Myosotis arvensis Field forget-me-not * * Ophrys apifera Bee orchid * Ornithogalum umbellatum Star of Bethlehem * Orobanache sp. Broom rape * Papaver rhoeas Poppy * Plantago lanceolata Ribwort Plantain * * * * Plantago major Greater plantain * * Poa angustifolia Narrow leaved meadow grass * * Poa sp. Meadow grasses * * Potentilla reptans Creeping cinquefoil * * * * Primula veris Cowslip * Prunella vulgaris self heal * Prunus laurocerasus Cherry laurel * Prunus padus Bird cherry * Ranunculus acris Meadow buttercup ** * * Ranunculus repens Creeping buttercup ** Ranunculus spp. Buttercups * Reseda lutea Mignonette * * Rhamnus catharticus Purging buckthorn * * * Rosa sp. Rose (Dog) * Rubus fruticosus Bramble * Rumex obtusifolius Broad-leaved dock ** * Sambucus nigra Elder ** Sencio vulgaris Groundsel * * Senecio jacobaea Ragwort * * * Sherardia arvensis Field madder * Silene alba White campion * * * * Silene vulgaris Bladder campion * * * Solidago sp. Goldenrod * Sonchus oleraceus Smooth sow thistle * Stachys arvensis Woundwort (hedge) * Stellaria media Common chickweed * Taraxacum officinale Dandelion * * Tragopogon pratensis Goats beard * * * Trifolium campestre Hop trefoil * * Trifolium repens White Clover ** * Trifolium sp. clover * Trisestum flavescens Golden oat grass * Urtica dioica Nettle * * * * * Veronica chamaedrys Germanda speedwell * * * * Vicia cracca Tufted vetch * Vicia sp. vetch * *

Table A2.1 cont. Species recorded in main habitats

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MIDDLEMARCH ENVIRONMENTAL

QUALITY ASSURANCE

TITLE: MONXTON ROAD, ANDOVER, HAMPSHIRE EXTENDED PHASE 1 HABITAT SURVEY

A Report to Rosemound Development Limited

Contract Number: C4217

Report Number: RT-MME-4217

Revision Number: 00

Description: final

Date: June 2006

Checked by:

Jemma Gaskin, MIEEM Senior Ecological Consultant

Approved by:

David Smith Ecology & Landscapes Director

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MONXTON ROAD, ANDOVER, HAMPSHIRE PHASE II BOTANCIAL SURVEY

A Report to Rosemound Development Limited

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Report Number: RT-MME-4219

June 2006

Botanical Survey: Monxton Road, Andover, Hampshire RT-MME-4219

LAND NORTH OF MONXTON ROAD, ANDOVER, HANTS PHASE II BOTANCIAL SURVEY

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01 ROSEMOUNT DEVELOPMENT LIMITED 02 MIDDLEMARCH ENVIRONMENTAL

This report was compiled by Helen Miller BSc (Hons) MIEEM

Contract Number C4219

June 2006

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CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ...... 4 1.1 BACKGROUND ...... 4 1.2 SITE DESCRIPTION...... 4 2. METHODOLOGY ...... 5

3. RESULTS...... 7 3.1 INTRODUCTION...... 7 3.2 MG1 ARRHENATHERUM ELATIUS GRASSLAND ...... 7 3.3 CG3 BROMUS ERECTUS GRASSLAND ...... 8 REFERENCES...... 11

APPENDICES...... 12 APPENDIX 1: NVC MAP & SPECIES LIST ...... 13

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1. INTRODUCTION

The Environmental Impact Assessment (Dreweatt Neate 2002) identified the areas of unimproved grassland be re-assessed in the summer months to more accurately assess their value. This report details the results of the Phase 2 Botanical survey in these areas.

Middlemarch Environmental Report Rt-MME-4217 details the Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey and Report RT-MME-4218 details the reptile survey.

1.2 SITE DESCRIPTION The site is located to the west of Andover, Hampshire, at National Grid Reference SU 331 458. The site is approximately 60 ha, of which nearly all (52 ha) is currently arable land. Also present on the site is 2 ha of unimproved grassland, 4 ha of semi- improved grassland, and 1 ha is a redundant rifle range with buildings. The site is bounded to the east and north by the A303 and the urban area of Andover, to the south/south-east by the Ministry of Defence HQ QMG development, and to the west by agricultural land.

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2. METHODOLOGY

To fulfil the brief it was necessary to undertake the development of a National Vegetation Classification (NVC - Rodwell, 1991 et seq.) for the habitats located on the sites to determine the existing botanical interest. The NVC survey is a standard technique for a more detailed classification of British habitats into floristic communities. Areas of homogeneous stands are identified through the use of characteristic species and key and/or sampled using quadrats. The DOMIN and/or DAFOR scales can be used to provide an indication of abundance and frequency of species recorded in each sample. DOMIN provides a quantitive measure of abundance while DAFOR is a relative measure incorporating abundance and frequency. Tables 2.1 and 2.2 provide a brief explanation of these terms.

DOMIN value Explanation: % cover 10 91-100 9 76-90 8 51-75 7 34-50 6 26-33 5 11-25 4 4-10 3 < 4 with many individuals 2 < 4 with several individuals 1 < 4 with few individuals Table 2.1 DOMIN values

DAFOR value Explanation D Dominant A Abundant F Frequent O Occasional R Rare L Local Table 2.2 DAFOR values

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The NVC communities were determined in a single visit using a walk-over assessment with the key vegetation components being identified. The data were interpreted using experience of the NVC communities with reference to NVC books (Rodwell 1991 et seq.). As a result of the nature of the habitats DOMIN values were not deemed necessary and therefore only DAFOR values have been recorded. Where possible the sub-community was determined.

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3. RESULTS

3.1 INTRODUCTION This section details the results of the NVC survey that was undertaken on 5th and 27th June 2006. A drawing indicating the NVC communities is also provided in the Appendix 1. Full species lists compiled by Middlemarch Environmental during previous surveys for the sites are included in Appendix 1. The presence of these species has been taken into consideration in order to determine the most appropriate NVC community.

Two grassland NVC communities were identified: • MG1 Arrhenatherum elatius grassland • CG3 Bromus erectus grassland.

The following sections detail each habitat identified within the site in relation to the NVC communities and where appropriate sub-communities. It should be noted that as a result of the area of unimproved calcareous grassland in the south of the site being recently cut it was not feasible to precisely determine the grass species occurring within it. Therefore there is an element of estimation in determining this community within the NVC.

3.2 MG1 ARRHENATHERUM ELATIUS GRASSLAND The species recorded in this habitat are detailed in Table 3.1. MG1 is a grassland of coarse grasses on ungrazed circumneutral soils. Tall herbs are generally infrequent, although unbellifers, nettle, knapweed and creeping thistle can be locally frequent. This community may be invaded by scrub species. It is a highly variable community dependant upon it historic management or otherwise. Generally older more established examples have greater species diversity.

The area of grassland in the north of the site can be described as MG1. It is highly variable and has high species richness although dominated by coarse grasses, notably false oat grass Arrhenatherum elatius. However, even this grass varies in its

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dominance across the habitat with areas where it is noticeably sparse and infrequent, a characteristics typical of MG1. The invasion of scrubs is also typical of this community. Where the false oat grass Arrhenatherum elatius was less dominate there was greater species diversity in terms of dicotyledons. Creeping thistle Cirsium arvense is locally abundant in the south (Target note 10). Hogweed Heracleum sphondylium is locally abundant in the east (Target note 11). There is an extensive colony of pyramidal orchids Anacamptis pyramidalis (70-100 spikes) in the east (Target note 9). The variability, species-richness, lower dominance of false oat grass Arrhenatherum elatius and high frequency of Trisetum flavescens suggests that this grassland could be assigned to the Centaurea nigra sub-community. However, Centaurea nigra, a key species within this sub-community is notably infrequent.

3.3 CG3 BROMUS ERECTUS GRASSLAND The species recorded in this habitat are detailed in Table 3.2. CG3 Bromus erectus grassland is a grassland comprising of a mixture of monocotyldons and hemicryptophyte dicotyledons on base-rich soils.

The grassland in the south of the site is best described by this community on the grounds of the high abundance and frequency of Bromus erectus, although in other aspects the floristic composition is a low to moderate fit. However, it should be noted that as a result of the recent cutting of this sward it was not feasible to determine an accurate floristic table of the habitat. The area had the impression that it was a grassland that has had varied history e.g. influences from past agricultural use and is still establishing itself into a stable community.

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Scientific Name English Name DAFOR Value Agrimonia eupatoria Agrimony R Agropyron repens Twitch grass F Allaria petiolata Garlic mustard R Anthriscus sylvestris Cow Parsley R Arrhenatherum elatius False Oat Grass D Artemisia vulgaris Mugwort R Aster sp. Aster R Bellis perennis Daisy R Bromus hordeaceus Soft brome R Bromus sp. Bromus R Cerastium fontanum Common mouseear O Cirsium arvense Creeping thistle LA Cirsium vulgare Spear thistle L Convolvulus arvensis Field bindweed R Dactylis glomerata Cocksfoot LF Deschampsia flexuosa Wavy hair grass R Euphorbia helioscopia SunspurgeR Fumaria officinalis Fumitory L Galium aparine Cleavers O Galium verum Lady's bedstraw LA Geranium dissectum Cut leaved geranium R Glechoma hederacea Ground ivy LF Heracleum sphondylium Hogweed LA Holcus lanatus Yorkshire Fog L Hypericum perforatum Perforated St. Johns wort R Knatia arvensis Field scabious R Lamium album White dead nettle R Linaria vulgaris Toad flax R Mentha arvensis Corn mint O Papaver rhoeas Poppy R Phleum pratense Timothy grass R Phyteuma tenerum Rampion R Plantago lanceolata Ribwort Plantain O Poa angustifolia Narrow leaved meadow grass LA Ranunculus acris Meadow buttercup R Ranunculus repens Creeping buttercup R Reseda lutea Mignonette R Rhamnus catharticus Purging buckthorn R Rumex crispus Curled dock R Rumex obtusifolius Broad-leaved dock R Sencio vulgaris Groundsel R Senecio jacobaea Ragwort R Silene alba White campion R Silene vulgaris Bladder campion R Sinapis arvensis Cabbage charlock R Stachys arvensis Woundwort (hedge) R Tragopogon pratensis Goats beard R Trifolium repens White Clover R Trisestum flavescens Golden oat grass F-A Urtica dioica Nettle R Veronica sp. Speedwell O Vicia sativa Common vetch R

Table 3.1 Key Species Frequency: MG1 Arrhenatherum elatius grassland

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Scientific Name English Name DAFOR Value Bellis perennis Daisy O Bromus erectus Bromus D Bryophytes Moss O Cerastium fontanum Common mouseear R Cirsium arvense Creeping thistle R Clematis vitalba Old man beard L Crataegus monogyna Hawthorn R Dactylis glomerata Cocksfoot R Daucus carotra Wild carrot R Epilobium sp. Willowherb R Euphrasia officinalis agg eyebright R Festuca spp. Fescues D Geranium dissectum Cut leaved geranium R Heracleum sphondylium Hogweed R Hiercium spp. Hieracium F Holcus lanatus Yorkshire Fog O Lolium perenne Perennial Ryegrass R Mentha arvensis Corn mint O Myosotis arvensis Field forget-me-not O Orobanache sp. Broom rape LF Plantago major Major plantain R Poa sp. Meadow grasses R Poa trivialis Rough meadow grass R Prunus sp. Prunus sp. R Sencio vulgaris Groundsel R Senecio jacobaea Ragwort R Sonchus oleraceus Smooth sow thistle R Stellaria media Common chickweed R Taraxacum officinale Dandelion O Trifolium campestre Hop trefoil LD Trifolium repens White Clover LD Veronica arvensis Wall speedwell O Vicia sativa Common vetch R-L

Table 3.2 Key Species Frequency: CG3 Bromus erectus grassland

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REFERENCES

Rodwell J S (1991 et. seq). British Plant Communities, Volumes 1-5. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.

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APPENDICES

APPENDIX 1: o Species recorded at Monxton Road, Andover o Botanical Survey Drawing Middlemarch Environmental Drawing No: C4219-001

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APPENDIX 1: NVC MAP & SPECIES LIST

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Table A1.1 Species recorded in main habitats (Table continues)

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Table A1.1 cont. Species recorded in main habitats

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MIDDLEMARCH ENVIRONMENTAL

QUALITY ASSURANCE

MONXTON ROAD, ANDOVER, HAMPSHIRE PHASE II BOTANCIAL SURVEY

A Report to Rosemound Developments Limited

Contract Number: C4219

Report Number: RT-MME-4219

Revision Number: 00

Description: Final

Date: June 2006

Checked by:

Dr Paul Smith Ecological Projects Manager

Approved by:

Dr. Philip Fermor Managing Director

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ECOLOGICAL SURVEYS: REPTILE SURVEY

MONXTON ROAD, ANDOVER, HAMPSHIRE

A Report submitted to Rosemound Developments Ltd

Middlemarch Environmental Ltd. Triumph House Birmingham Road Allesley Coventry CV5 9AZ

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Report Number: RT-MME-4218

June 2006

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CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION...... 4 1.1 BACKGROUND ...... 4 1.2 LEGISLATION...... 4 1.3 SITE DESCRIPTION...... 6 2. METHODOLOGY...... 7 3. RESULTS...... 9 3.1 INTRODUCTION...... 9 3.2 HABITAT ASSESSMENT...... 9 3.3 SURVEY RESULTS ...... 9 4. CONCLUSIONS AND DISCUSSION...... 10 References...... 11 Appendices...... 12 APPENDIX 1: HABITATS & TRANSECT LOCATIONS...... 13

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1. INTRODUCTION

The Environmental Impact Assessment (Dreweatt Neate 2002) identified the area around the buildings in the south of the site as being suitable for slow-worms. This report details the results of the reptile survey in this area.

Middlemarch Environmental Report RT-MME-4217 details the Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey and Report Rt-MME-4219 details the Phase 2 Botanical Survey.

1.2 LEGISLATION All of the UK’s native reptiles are protected by law. The two rarest species – sand lizard Lacerta agilis and smooth snake Coronella austriaca benefit from the greatest protection.

Common lizard Lacerta vivipara, slow-worm Anguis fragilis, adder Vipera berus and grass snake Natrix natrix are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 as amended from killing or injuring.

Sand lizard and smooth snake are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) and the Conservation (Natural Habitats, & c.) Regulations 1994 which together make it illegal to kill, injure, capture, handle or disturb these animals. Places they use for breeding, resting, shelter and protection are protected from being

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The reader is referred to the original legislation for definitive interpretation. This is a simplified description of the legislation. In particular, the offences mentioned here may be absolute, intentional, deliberate or reckless. Note that where it is predictable that reptiles are likely to be killed or injured by activities such as site clearance, this could legally constitute intentional killing or injuring.

English Nature (2004) has stated that: Reptiles are likely to be threatened, and the law potentially breached, by activities such as the following: • Archaeological and geotechnical investigations • Clearing land, installing site offices or digging foundations • Cutting vegetation to a low height • Laying pipelines or installing other services • Driving machinery over sensitive areas • Storing construction materials in sensitive areas • Removing rubble, woodpiles and other debris.

The law recognises that it is sometimes necessary to carry out work that may affect reptiles or their habitats. It has two significant concessions: a) For all species, normally prohibited activities may not be illegal if ‘the act was the incidental result of a lawful operation and could not reasonably have been avoided’.

In general English Nature would expect reasonable avoidance to include measures such as altering development layouts to avoid key areas, as well as capture and exclusion of reptiles.

b) For sand lizards and smooth snakes, licences may be issued by the Department for Farming and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), for some activities (such as disturbance and capture) that would otherwise be prohibited.

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1.3 SITE DESCRIPTION The site is located to the west of Andover, Hampshire, at National Grid Reference SU 331 458. The site is approximately 60 ha, of which nearly all (52 ha) is currently arable land. Also present on the site is 2 ha of unimproved grassland, 4 ha of semi- improved grassland, and 1 ha is a redundant rifle range with buildings. The site is bounded to the east and north by the A303 and the urban area of Andover, to the south/south-east by the Ministry of Defence HQ QMG development, and to the west by agricultural land.

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2. METHODOLOGY

To complete the reptile survey Middlemarch Environmental undertook the following works in accordance with the JNCC (2004) guidance:

• Identification of survey transects through the site to cover the pre-identified locations • Installation of approximately 50 artificial refugia, consisting of approximately 500 mm x 500 mm sections of roof felt, within the site to facilitate surveys • Undertake four survey visits to the site.

The initial visit on 5th June 2006 identified survey transects across the site of the old rifle range in the south of the development site to ensure that all habitats were assessed for their use by reptiles. Important reptile features such as vegetation piles, sunny aspects, log piles, abundant food supply (invertebrates) etc were also identified and checked for the presence of reptiles. Details of these are given in Section 3.1 and annotated on a survey map (see Middlemarch Environmental drawing No. C4218-01 in Appendix 1). The initial survey also identified areas, which would be suitable for the placement of artificial refugia.

The locations of the areas surveyed and the number of artificial refugia placed at each transect is identified on Middlemarch Environmental Drawing Number C4218-01 (Appendix 1).

Reptiles are ectotherms, deriving their body heat from the external environment. Therefore the timing of the survey visits was dictated by weather conditions; surveys were undertaken on suitable days to maximise the probability of recording reptiles within the site.

Suitable weather conditions for these works as detailed in Gent & Gibson (1998) are summarised in Table 2.1.

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Parameter Value Temperature 9 - 17° C Sunshine Preferable Cloud Little or None Wind Low/None

Table 2.1 Weather Conditions for Reptile Surveys (adapted from Gent & Gibson, 1998)

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3. RESULTS

3.1 INTRODUCTION The initial visit to assess the habitat suitability for reptiles and to install the artificial refugia was undertaken on 5th June 2006. Subsequent visits to check the refugia were undertaken on 15th, 20th, 27th and 28th June 2006. Although these dates are just outside the preferred time for undertaking reptile surveys, as a result of the late onset of spring in 2006 (e.g. colder than normal ground conditions) it was not considered to be a major constraint on the surveys and the weather conditions were suitable for reptile surveys. Table 3.1 details the weather conditions on each survey day.

Date Time Cloud cover Air temperature Precipitation Wind speed (24 hr) (%) (oC) (Beaufort Scale) 05/06/06 1700 50 18 None 0 15/06/06 0915 0-20 15-18 None 1 20/06/06 0820 20 17-18 None 0-1 27/06/06 0830 100 12-13 None 0-1 28/06/06 0845 20 15 None 0

Table 3.1 Weather Conditions during Reptile Survey of Site at land north of Monxton Road, Andover

3.2 HABITAT ASSESSMENT The area of the site assessed for reptiles is approximately 1.5 ha on the site of the former rifle range in the south of the proposed development site. This area comprised of tall ruderal vegetation, short calcareous grassland, tall semi-improved calcareous grassland, scattered scrub and brick buildings. Also present were brick and wood debris piles providing suitable existing refugia for reptiles. Middlemarch Environmental drawing number C4218-01 (Appendix 1) illustrates the habitats suitable for reptiles. This drawing also depicts the locations of the artificial refugia.

3.3 SURVEY RESULTS Despite suitable habitat and weather conditions for undertaking reptile surveys, no reptiles were recorded on site.

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4. CONCLUSIONS AND DISCUSSION

Despite suitable habitat being identified within the site for reptiles and the surveys being undertaken in appropriate weather conditions no reptiles were found to be using the site.

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REFERENCES

Blomberg, S. and Shine, R. (1996), ‘Reptiles’. In: Sutherland, W. J., Ecological Census Techniques: a handbook. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.

English Nature (2004) Reptiles: guidelines for developers.

JNCC (1998). Herpetofauna Workers Manual. Joint Nature Conservation Committee.

The Highways Agency, Scottish Executive, Welsh Assembly Government and The Department For Regional Development (2005) ‘Design Manual For Roads And Bridges: Nature Conservation Advice in Relation to Reptiles and Roads’.

Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981) As amended. HMSO

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APPENDICES

Appendix 1 Middlemarch Environmental Ltd Drawing No C4218-01

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APPENDIX 1: HABITATS & TRANSECT LOCATIONS

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MIDDLEMARCH ENVIRONMENTAL

QUALITY ASSURANCE

TITLE: REPTILE SURVEY MONXTON ROAD, ANDOVER, HAMPSHIRE

A Report to Rosemound Developments Limited

Contract Number: C4218 Report Number: RT-MME-4218 Revision Number: 00 Description: Final Date: June 2006

Checked by:

Jemma Gaskin Senior Ecological Consultant

Approved by:

David Smith Ecology & Landscapes Director

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ECOLOGICAL SURVEYS: HARE SURVEY

MONXTON ROAD, ANDOVER, HAMPSHIRE

A Report submitted to Rosemound Developments Ltd

Middlemarch Environmental Ltd. Triumph House Birmingham Road Allesley Coventry CV5 9AZ

Tel: 01676 525880 Fax: 01676 521400

E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.middlemarch-environmental.com

Report Number: RT-MME-5173A

January 2007

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CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION...... 4 1.1 BACKGROUND...... 4 1.2 LEGISLATION ...... 5 1.3 SITE DESCRIPTION ...... 5 2. METHODOLOGY ...... 6 3. RESULTS ...... 7 3.1 INTRODUCTION ...... 7 3.2 HABITAT ASSESSMENT ...... 7 3.3 SURVEY RESULTS...... 7 4. CONCLUSIONS AND DISCUSSION ...... 8 References ...... 9 Appendices ...... 10 APPENDIX 1: HABITATS & TRANSECT LOCATIONS ...... 11

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 BACKGROUND On 21st December 2006, Rosemound Development Limited commissioned Middlemarch Environmental Ltd to undertake an ecological impact assessment of the proposed re-development of Andover Airfield (Hampshire). It is understood from the brief supplied by the client that the following items are required:

An ecological assessment incorporating: • A desk-top exercise, • A review of relevant policy relating to ecology • An Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey of the site • Phase 2 botanical survey, particularly of important grassland elements which will be affected by the development. • Surveys of protected/notable species where there is likely to be an interest present (including brown hare) • Details of all surveys undertaken, with details of methodology. • A consideration of cumulative, ‘in-combination’ ecological impacts. • Preparation of the Ecology Chapter of the Environmental Statement (ES) accompanying an outline application in due course

The ES is also required to identify opportunities to retain and/or enhance the ecological value (including wildlife habitat creation and biodiversity enhancement) of the site and its surrounding area in order to mitigate or compensate for any identified impacts to be in line with Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000, PPS1, PPS9 and policy ENV01 of the Test Valley Borough Local Plan 2006.

Some of these surveys and assessments were completed by Middlemarch Environmental in June – July 2006. The following Middlemarch Environmental reports detail the results: • RT-MME-4217: An Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey and desk-top exercise • RT-MME-4218: Reptile survey • RT-MME-4219: Phase 2 Botanical Survey

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• RT-MME-5173: Ecological Impact Assessment including a review of relevant policy relating to ecology, details of all surveys undertaken, with details of methodology, a consideration of cumulative, ‘in-combination’ ecological impacts, identification of opportunities to retain and/or enhance the ecological value (including wildlife habitat creation and biodiversity enhancement) of the site and its surrounding area in order to mitigate or compensate for any identified impacts.

This report details the results of the brown hare survey.

1.2 LEGISLATION The brown hare is not covered by any specific legislation but is included on the UK BAP (Biodiversity Action Plan) as a Priority Species. It is also included on the Local BAP.

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2. METHODOLOGY

To complete the brown hare survey Middlemarch Environmental undertook the following works in accordance with the methodology of the Cheshire Wildlife Trust Brown Hare Group:

• A transect of approximately 1 km was identified across the site. • At the start point an estimate was made of the distance which could be seen on both sides of the transect. • The start time was noted and the observer walked the transect, stopping every 100 m for 1 minute. • The observer noted that habitat types and number of hares seen along each section and stop point of the transect. The end time was noted when the end of the transect was reached.

The Extended Phase 1 habitat survey, undertaken in June 2006 identified suitable brown hare habitats across the site, notably arable land and semi-improved and unimproved grasslands. Details of these are given in Section 3.1 and annotated on a survey map (see Middlemarch Environmental drawing No. C5173A-01 in Appendix 1). The transect is also depicted on this drawing.

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3. RESULTS

3.1 INTRODUCTION The route of the transect is depicted on Middlemarch Environmental Drawing C5173A-01 in Appendix 1. The entire site could be seen from this transect route. The survey was conducted on 26th January 2007 commencing at 1210 hrs and finishing at 1320 hrs. Table 3.1 details the weather conditions during the survey.

Parameter Value Temperature OC 5 Precipitation None Cloud Light, high Wind Beaufort scale 0 - 1 Visibility Clear

Table 3.1 Weather Conditions during Brown Hare Survey of Site at land north of Monxton Road, Andover

Geotechnical surveys were being undertaken on the day of survey and had been for the last 10 days. It is not considered that the nature of these surveys would have had any detrimental impact upon the survey results.

3.2 HABITAT ASSESSMENT The area of the site assessed for brown hares, approximately 58 ha, included the majority of the proposed development site. This area comprised of an arable field, a semi-improved grassland field and an unimproved calcareous grassland field. A species-poor defunct hedgerow formed the northern, southern and eastern boundaries of the area assessed. Middlemarch Environmental drawing number C5173A-01 (Appendix 1) illustrates the habitats suitable for brown hares.

3.3 SURVEY RESULTS Despite suitable habitat and weather conditions for undertaking brown hare surveys, no brown hares were recorded on site. However unconfirmed circumstantial evidence suggests that a brown hare was seen on site between 16th and 26th January 2007.

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4. CONCLUSIONS AND DISCUSSION

Despite suitable habitat being identified within the site for brown hares and the survey being undertaken in appropriate weather conditions no brown hares were found to be using the site.

In light of brown hares potentially occurring on site and being recorded in the surrounding area it is recommended that appropriate precautions are adhered to during the development of the site. These should include: • Avoid vegetation/habitat clearance during main brown hare breeding season i.e. no clearance works between April & August. If works are to take place during this period then a walk over survey should be carried out prior to works taking place on site to ensure that no hares are using the site for breeding. If brown hares are found to be using the site for breeding then works that are likely to disturb the animals should stop until the brown hares have naturally finished using the site. • Vegetation clearance should be undertaken from the inside-out, where practical, to allow any brown hares to escape to the safety of surrounding habitats. • Appropriate grassland based habitats should be included within the development design to allow safe dispersal of brown hares in the local area upon completion of the development.

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REFERENCES

Middlemarch Environmental (2006) RT-MME-4217 Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey, Monxton Road, Andover, Hampshire

Middlemarch Environmental (2006) RT-MME-4218, Ecological Surveys: Reptile Survey, Monxton Road, Andover, Hampshire

Middlemarch Environmental (2006) RT-MME-4219 Phase II Botanical Survey, Monxton Road, Andover, Hampshire

Middlemarch Environmental (2007) RT-MME-5173 Ecological Impact Assessment, Monxton Road, Andover, Hampshire

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APPENDICES

Appendix 1 Middlemarch Environmental Ltd Drawing No C5173A-01

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TITLE: HARE SURVEY MONXTON ROAD, ANDOVER, HAMPSHIRE

A Report to Rosemound Developments Limited

Contract Number: C5173 Report Number: RT-MME-5173A Revision Number: 01 Description: Final Date: January 2007

Checked by:

Jemma Gaskin Senior Ecological Consultant

Approved by:

David Smith Ecology & Landscapes Director

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