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GENERAL ARRANGMENT

P1 17.11.16 FIRST ISSUE. JH DGP2 13.12.16 Footway added JH DGP3 20.12.16 Lamp columns added JH DGP4 13.02.17 RSA comment amendments JH DGP5 23.02.17 Coach egress amended JH DGP6 23.03.17 Scheme area reduced JH DGP7 07.11.17 Project title amended JH DGP8 20.11.17 Car park area amended JH DGT1 22.11.17 Tender issue JH DGC1 23.03.18 Construction issue JH DG

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Revision Referencing

P = Preliminary A = Approval T = Tender C = Construction

Bristol, Cardiff, Plymouth, Winchester jubb.uk.com+44(0)117 922 6266St James Court, St James Parade, Bristol BS1 3LH

Date Description By ApvdRev

ODD DOWN COACH PARKING

LANDSCAPE AREA ASSESSMENT

BANES

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Landscape lost - Butterfly habitat

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TITLE:

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DRAWING No: REV:

Revision Referencing

P = Preliminary A = Approval T = Tender C = Construction

Bristol, Cardiff, Plymouth, Winchester jubb.uk.com+44(0)117 922 6266St James Court, St James Parade, Bristol BS1 3LH

Date Description By ApvdRev

ODD DOWN COACH PARKING

LANDSCAPE AREA ASSESSMENTSOUTHERN AREA

BANES

1:1000

16211

SK_037 P4

P1 07.03.18 Preliminary issue DG DG

P2 23.03.18 Amended to suit comments DG DG

P3 11.04.18 Amended to suit discussions DG DG

P4 19.04.18 Chosen option shown DG DG

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Project Title

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© All information contained within this document remains copyright of Landscape Projects Ltd. and shall not be reproduced without prior consent.

(1) Do not scale from drawings - use written dimensions only. (2) All dimensions are in millimeters unless noted. (3) All dimensions shall be verified on site before proceeding with the work. (4) Landscape Projects shall be notified of any discrepancies. (5) Engineer to specify all sub-bases. Any below ground construction is indicative.

Extent of Works

SOFT LANDSCAPE:GC1: Reused herbaceous rich substrate 'A/B' (refer to drawing 475-LP-GF-GA-100 ) with calcareous species oversown.

GC2: Translocated species-rich meadow from 'B' (refer to drawing 475-LP-GF-GA-100 ).

GC3: Replacement planting as BR whips @ 4 per sq m60% Corylus avellana 60-90cm ht40% Rosa canina 30-45cm htInclude for: 450mm topsoil as Q28/315, 50mm medium bark flake mulch by Scotbark or similiar as Q28/845.

H1: Native species hedgerow as BR whips @ 6 per sq m40% Corylus avellana 90-120cm ht 20% Crataegus monogyna 90-120cm ht20% Prunus spinosa 90-120cm ht5% Fagus sylvatica 90-120cm ht15% Ilex aquifolium 90-120cm htInclude for: 450mm topsoil as Q28/315, 50mm medium bark flake mulch by Scotbark or similiar as Q28/845.

H2: Option 1: 1800mm ht Ivy screen (Hedra Helix on galvanised steel frame) by Hedges Direct - proposed fence omittedOption 2: mixed native species hedgerow - proposed fence retained

H3: Corylus avellana 90-120cm ht as BR whips @ 4 per sq m

H4: Hedge Planting as pot grown 3L pots as double staggered row @ 6 per linear m. Fagus sylvatica 60-90cm ht. Include for: 450mm topsoil as Q28/315, 50mm medium bark flake mulch by Scotbark or similiar as Q28/845.

NOTES:(1) PT1/2/3 specified as containerised due to planting outside of November-March. We advise that trees are not planted during periods of prolonged sunny and dry weather; and that all trees should be regularly watered during the first year of establishent.(2) Jones Associates ecologists to provide appropriate management regime

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PT2 Fagus sylvatica (Common Beech) 4-5m ht, container grown, 20-25cm girth, 2.5m clear stem, double staked (Q31/550), 50mm mulch (Q28/845) 3

PT3 Acer Campestre (Field Maple) 4-5m ht, container grown, 20-25cm girth, 1.5m clear stem, double staked (Q31/550), 50mm mulch (Q28/845) 4

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Crath Crataegus monogyna (Hawthorn) 90-120cm ht, BR Whips, rabbit guards as Q40/140a 6/m² 520Prunh Prunus spinosa (Blackthorn) 90-120cm ht, BR Whips, rabbit guards as Q40/140a 6/m² 520Fsyl Fagus sylvatica (Beech) 90-120cm ht, BR Whips, rabbit guards as Q40/140a 6/m² 130Ilex Ilex aquifolium (Holly) 90-120cm ht, BR Whips, rabbit guards as Q40/140a 6/m² 390

H2 TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC

H3 Cora Corylus avellana (Hazel) 60-90cm ht, BR Whips, rabbit guards as Q40/140a 4/m² 466

H4 Fsyl Fagus sylvatica (Beech) 60-90cm ht, 3L container grown, rabbit guards as Q40/140a Double staggered row @ 6/linear m 138

GC3 Cora Corylus avellana (Hazel) 60-90cm ht, BR Whips, rabbit guards as Q40/140a 4/m² 98Ros c Rosa canina (dog rose) 30-45cm ht, BR Whips 4/m² 66

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Landscape ProposalsPlanting Plan and Schedule

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A: Herbaceous rich substrate to be relocated

B: Translocated species rich meadow to be relocated, residue to be used at the southern end of the site.

C: Substrate relocated to permenant location, within the coach park or to the southern end of the site.

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(1) Do not scale from drawings - use written dimensions only. (2) All dimensions are in millimeters unless noted. (3) All dimensions shall be verified on site before proceeding with the work. (4) Landscape Projects shall be notified of any discrepancies. (5) Engineer to specify all sub-bases. Any below ground construction is indicative.

Odd Down Coach ParkOdd Down, Bath

Base PlanExisting Site Plan

1:500 @ A1

24/11/2016 RL NS

Construction C1C1 RL 2018-xx-xx Issued for construction 475-LP-GF-GA-100

WIP 2018-04-16

Copyright © 2018 Johns Associates Limited

Odd Down Park & Ride, Bath

Calcareous Habitat Creation – Method

Statement

Draft J00264

Client: Jubb

April 2018

Copyright © 2018 Johns Associates Limited

DOCUMENT CONTROL

Report prepared for:

Jubb Engineering Ltd

Main contributors:

Jasmine Walters BSc (Hons) GradCIEEM

Assistant Ecologist

Reviewed by:

Ben Mitchell BSc (Hons) MCIEEM

Principal Ecologist

Issued by:

Ben Mitchell BSc (Hons) MCIEEM

Principal Ecologist

Johns Associates Limited, Limpley Mill, Lower Stoke, Bath BA2 7FJ

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Copyright © 2018 Johns Associates Limited

DOCUMENT REVISIONS

Version Details Date

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i2 Draft 19/04/2018

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION 1 1.1 Background ........................................................................................................................................................................ 1 1.2 Site Description and Location ............................................................................................................................................ 1 1.3 Summary of Proposals ....................................................................................................................................................... 2 1.4 Aim & Scope of this Document ......................................................................................................................................... 3 1.5 Legislation and Policy ........................................................................................................................................................ 4

2 EXISTING ECOLOGICAL FEATURES 5 2.1 Habitats ............................................................................................................................................................................. 5 2.2 Fauna ................................................................................................................................................................................. 6

3 APPROACH 8 3.1 Aims ................................................................................................................................................................................... 8 3.2 Receptor Site Selection ..................................................................................................................................................... 8 3.3 Consideration of Techniques ........................................................................................................................................... 12 3.4 Creation of Raised Habitat Features ............................................................................................................................... 12 3.5 Consideration of Risks ..................................................................................................................................................... 13

4 METHOD 14 4.1 Constraints....................................................................................................................................................................... 14 4.2 Phase 1 – Site Preparation .............................................................................................................................................. 14 4.3 Phase 2 –Removal & Stockpiling of Donor Material ....................................................................................................... 15 4.4 Phase 3 –Construction of Raised Habitat Features & Habitat Translocation ................................................................. 18

5 AFTERCARE & MANAGEMENT 20 5.1 Raised Habitat Features .................................................................................................................................................. 20 5.2 Surrounding Shrubs and Trees ........................................................................................................................................ 20

6 MONITORING 22

7 REMEDIAL ACTIONS 25 7.1 Negative Indicator Species .............................................................................................................................................. 25 7.2 Key Positive Indicator Species ......................................................................................................................................... 25 7.3 Bare Ground .................................................................................................................................................................... 25

8 SCHEDULE OF WORKS 26

9 TOOLBOX TALKS 27

10 BIBLIOGRAPHY 28

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1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 BACKGROUND

Johns Associates was commissioned by Jubb in March 2018 to prepare a Method Statement for calcareous habitat creation works

within Odd Down Park & Ride, Bath.

Following an initial site assessment of habitats within Odd Down Park & Ride by Johns Associates, and consultation with Bath and North-East Somerset Council (Lucy Corner), calcareous habitat of value for invertebrates was identified within the footprint of

proposed works to repurpose and extend an area of the existing car park, to be completed within permitted development.

To ensure no net loss of this valued habitat occurs as a result of the proposed works, similar habitat will be created using translocated material from existing habitats.

1.2 SITE DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION

The works area which hereafter is referred to as ‘the site’, comprises an approximate area of 0.75 hectares. The site forms part of

Odd Down Park & Ride, with areas of hard standing, ornamental shrubs, broadleaved woodland and grass verges and islands. The site is located at the north east of Odd Down Park & Ride, Combe Hay Lane, Bath, BA2 8PA (51.352723, -2.3833587).

Roads lie immediately east, north and west of the site, with the remaining area of the car park located south of the site. The urban area of Odd Down, comprising roads and residential housing, lies north west of the site, after which lies the wider city of Bath. A

mix of arable and pastoral fields, broadleaved woodland and small villages occur in the surrounding landscape to the east, west and south of the site.

The location and context of the site is shown in Error! Reference source not found. below.

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Figure 1 Site location and context within the surrounding landscape

1.3 SUMMARY OF PROPOSALS

Our understanding of the proposed re-purposing and extension scheme is that it will involve clearance of existing vegetation at the boundaries of the site and clearance of naturally established/planted vegetation within the internal footprint of the site. A number of parking bays suitable to accommodate coaches will be incorporated within the internal area of the footprint of the development works.

The proposals are permitted under the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (UK

Government, 2015) and, as such are considered outside of the regular planning process.

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Figure 2 Proposed Layout

1.4 AIM & SCOPE OF THIS DOCUMENT

This document seeks to provide the necessary detailed information with respect to the creation and translocation of habitats at the site. It has been written as a detailed method statement setting out how, where and when habitats will be translocated. It is

intended that this detailed information will provide contractors and ecological consultees with the confidence that translocated habitats will be successfully established, given implementation of the methods and techniques as described in this document.

This document includes:

• Description of existing valued ecological features within the site; • Aims and objectives of habitat creation works; • Approach to habitat creation scheme and methods; • Ecological constraints on site; • Detailed specifications of habitat creation works; • Aftercare management; • Monitoring and remedial actions; and • Works schedule;

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1.5 LEGISLATION AND POLICY

A number of wild plants, habitats and animals are included within Section 41 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities (NERC) Act 2006 (UK Government, 2006) which lists flora, fauna and habitats considered by the Secretary of State to be of principal

importance for conserving biodiversity. The publication of the "England Biodiversity List" satisfies the requirements of Section 41

of the NERC Act 2006 for the conservation of biodiversity. Section 40 of the NERC Act 2006 requires public bodies, including local planning authorities, to have regard for the conservation of biodiversity in England, when carrying out their normal functions.

Relevant species within Section 41 that are identified as present within the site comprise small blue butterfly Cupido minimus, dingy skipper butterfly Erynnis tages and grass rivulet moth Perizoma albulata.

Small blue, dingy skipper and grass rivulet are also UK Biodiversity Action Plan species in England. UK BAP priority species were those that were identified as being the most threatened following a marked decline and requiring conservation action under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan (UK BAP).

All species of wild bird are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981) (as amended) from killing or injury. In addition,

it is an offence to take or damage / destroy their eggs and to damage or destroy a nest whilst it is in use. Species listed on Schedule

1 (such as barn owl) receive additional protection in that it is illegal to disturb birds or their young whilst occupying, or near to, an active nest (UK Government, 1981).

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2 EXISTING ECOLOGICAL FEATURES

2.1 HABITATS

The site is comprised of small areas of man-made habitats, including planted shrubs, planted broadleaved woodland, hard standing,

and ephemeral bryophyte, grass and forb vegetation communities.

Habitats within the site which are of ecological value predominantly comprise an ephemeral/early successional assemblage of plant species typical of calcareous substrates, which have largely established upon the extraneous granular substrate of parking bays imported to the car park and also upon raised verges and islands within the car park. The low nutrient status and free draining

nature of the car parking bay substrate has allowed an assemblage of non-competitive species to establish and persist, perpetuated by occasional disturbance by tracking of vehicles over parking bays and regular management of verges. It is also presumed that the granular material is porous, resulting in ideal moisture retention and aeration.

In the context of the wider Park & Ride, the development footprint of the site supports a significant portion of the total area of

ephemeral calcareous habitat. Smaller areas of the habitat have established elsewhere in the Park & Ride but the site appears to

provide the most sheltered location for plants and invertebrates which is less frequently used by vehicles.

Verges and islands within the site consist of a forb-rich plant community, indicative of calcareous conditions. The community is less ephemeral than that established upon car parking bays due less frequent disturbance, however, the lack of establishment of grasses

indicates that the habitat is also a young one. The forb-rich plant community is expected to have a slightly greater cohesiveness within the root system than that of the ephemeral calcareous community.

Table 1 Plant species and their abundance within ephemeral calcareous habitat (this list is not considered to be fully representative of the habitat due to timing of the survey outside the optimal survey season, in February 2018)

This habitat is not considered to currently meet the criteria for the Habitat of Principal Importance: Open Mosaic Habitats on Previously Developed Land (OMHPDL) (BRIG, 2010). This is due to a total area of <0.25 hectares, when the area of actively used

tarmac, car parking bays and ornamental shrubs is excluded owing to their lack of suitability as a habitat.

Species Name Common Name Abundance (DAFOR)

- Bryophytes LA

Carex flacca Glaucous sedge VLA

Anthyllis vulneraria Kidney vetch VLA

Daucus carota Wild carrot F

Achillea millefolium Yarrow F

Dactylis glomerata Cock’s-foot LF

Festuca rubra Red fescue LF

Prunella vulgaris Self-heal VLF

Primula veris Cowslip O

Poterium sanguisorba Salad burnet O

Hypochaeris radicata Cat’s-ear O

Plantago lanceolata Ribwort plantain LO

Leucanthemum vulgare Ox-eye daisy LO

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2.2 FAUNA

2.2.1 Birds

Planted shrubs and broadleaved woodland are present within the site, providing breeding habitat for nesting common bird species.

2.2.2 Invertebrates

The floristic and fine-scale structural diversity of the ephemeral calcareous habitat provides a range of host plant species and microhabitats for invertebrates. The site is located within 500m of lowland calcareous grassland occurring across the Combe Hay area, as such connectivity of the site to additional suitable habitat is high and has historically facilitated colonisation of the site by

invertebrates.

The invertebrate assemblage supported by the man-made habitats within Odd Down is known to local entomologists, who have recorded the following species of notable Lepidoptera within the past two years (data supplied by BaNES). It should be noted that a comprehensive invertebrate survey has not been carried out, and additional species of invertebrates will be present:

Small blue (Cupido minimus)

A small breeding population of the small blue butterfly Cupido minimus is present within the site. The sole foodplant of the larval stage of this species is kidney vetch Anthyllis vulneraria, which is locally abundant within the site. Tall grass and scrub in sheltered positions nearby to the foodplant are also required by small blue, from which males will defend territories and communal roosts

are formed. 1-2 broods per year will be produced, and larvae overwinter at ground layer within soil crevices and beneath mosses.

Kidney vetch is a short-lived perennial typical of open early successional habitats occurring on free draining bare ground, mostly upon calcareous soils. Stands of kidney vetch rely upon regular recruitment of seedlings within open swards to maintain their longevity, as such the plants’ specific habitat requirements result in small isolated populations which in turn has resulted in a

decline of small blue.

The small blue population within the site is likely to be part of a meta-population within the remaining area of Odd Down Park &

Ride and the local area, with single colonies typically consisting of up to 30 individuals (Butterfly Conservation, 2018).

Dingy skipper (Erynnis tages)

A breeding population of the dingy skipper butterfly is present within the site. The larval foodplant of the species includes bird’s-foot trefoil Lotus corniculatus, upon which 1-2 broods per year will be reared. Taller vegetation in sheltered positions are also

required by dingy skipper, within which to roost. Larvae form hibernaculum within joined leaves of the foodplant and pupate from mid-May, with the adult flight period lasting until the end of June. Colonies of dingy skipper are discrete and small, consisting of

less than 50 individuals. Bird’s-foot trefoil occurs in a range of open habitats, such as that present on site.

Grass rivulet (Perizoma albulata)

A breeding population of the grass rivulet moth is present within the site. The larval foodplant of the species are ripening seeds of

yellow rattle Rhinanthus minor, which establishes within dry open grassland such as that found within the site. Larvae overwinter

as pupae underground.

Other Invertebrates

Two day-flying micro moths, Nematopogon metallica and Dichrorampha sequana, are recorded and feed upon “scabious” and

yarrow Achillea millefolium. Dichrorampha sequana has only been recorded once before within Somerset since 1980.

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Table 2 Habitats and notable species on site and summary of conservation status and legislative status

Habitats and notable species present Conservation Status Legislative Status

Ephemeral unclassified calcareous habitat None

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Small blue butterfly UK BAP species Section 41 Species of Principal Importance (NERC, 2006)

Dingy skipper butterfly UK BAP species Section 41 Species of Principal Importance (NERC, 2006)

Grass rivulet moth UK BAP species Section 41 Species of Principal Importance (NERC, 2006)

Nesting birds Various Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981

WCA: Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981 (as amended)

NERC: Priority species listed under S41 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act, 2006

UKBAP: UK Biodiversity Action Plan

SQE: Suitably Qualified Ecologist

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3 APPROACH

3.1 AIMS

The overall aims of habitat creation within the site are to:

• Ensure no net loss of ephemeral calcareous habitat results from the proposed works through habitat creation and translocation;

• Follow a rigorous method statement for habitat translocation and creation which is in accordance with industry accepted best practice guidelines.

• Encourage establishment of key positive indicator plant species and prevent establishment of invasive non-native species listed under Schedule 9 of the WCA 1981 and ruderal and competitive plant species; and

• Maintain a fine scale mosaic of bare ground, short sward and tall grass/scrub vegetation within created /translocated habitats.

The site is not designated at a statutory or non-statutory level for its nature conservation interest, as a result the site is considered to be of low nature conservation value. Nevertheless, the site does support species of conservation interest (UK BAP and NERC).

Retention of valued habitats is considered to be unfeasible within the scheme design due to their location mostly within the working footprint of the current use of the site (upon car parking bays) and the small size of the site.

The early successional nature of the existing habitat makes translocation rather than retention an ideal option, since the succession of the existing habitat will be “re-set” through habitat translocation and creation, providing freshly disturbed conditions which

plant species such as kidney vetch require. The habitat has been created relatively recently, with no associated historic or cultural

value. As such, translocation of the habitat does not infringe upon these factors.

In order to ensure a minimum condition of "no net loss" of valued habitat resulting from the proposed works, raised free draining habitat features will be constructed within the site, which are topped using calcareous substrate and translocated soils with

associated plant and invertebrate communities which are already existing on site within the footprint of the proposed works. As such, translocated material is to be used as an important contributor to a habitat creation scheme to catalyse the colonisation of the newly created areas.

It is intended that the raised habitat features will support ephemeral calcareous plant communities on a south/south west facing

slope, which will provide suitable breeding habitat for known populations of invertebrates present within the car park, such as the small blue butterfly. The total area of habitat created will be greater than that lost through the proposed works.

Locations of raised habitat features are proposed at the north boundary of the site, adjacent to existing donor ephemeral

calcareous habitats, and upon islands within the site. Additional habitat creation is proposed off-site within land under the

ownership of BANES council, located to the south of the site.

3.2 RECEPTOR SITE SELECTION

The area of existing early successional habitat is small and presented in Figure 3. A sufficient area of landscaped habitat within the

footprint of the car park is available for use as a receptor site, which is within the existing BaNES ownership and management.

Receptor Site 1 will comprise a semi-circular bank located at the north boundary of the site and small verges (Figure 3 Landscape Area Assessment). Due to Receptor Site 1 providing similar aspect and shelter conditions, this receptor site will be considered the primary site for translocated material. Receptor Site 2 will comprise a raised bank and is located off-site in the area immediately

south of the existing car park boundary along the southern side of the large landscape bund (see Figure 4)

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Landscaping of such areas currently consists of broadleaved plantation woodland (planted 10-30 years ago) and ornamental shrubs, with little intrinsic value as a habitat for wildlife, with the exception of common, urban species of nesting birds. There is plentiful broadleaved woodland and shrubs in the surrounding area of the site which will be retained, and as a consequence the value of the existing receptor habitat for nesting birds is considered to be insignificant and its change of habitat into early successional

flower rich grassland a biodiversity gain.

A receptor site needs to match the donor site of translocated material in the following features presented in Table 3 (Anderson, 2003).

Table 3 Matching of features present at donor site with receptor sites

Feature Donor Site Receptor Site 1 (Bank) Receptor Site 2 (Bund)

Soil (depth, subsoil, pH, nutrient content, water relations)

Granular substrate and accumulated organic matter upon which the main habitat that has established is recent and lacks complexity:

- shallow depth

- calcareous (basic) pH

- low nutrient content

- free draining

- porous

Granular substrate is extraneous material and originates from car park construction

Lack of complexity and naturalness of the soil results in easily replicated, site won/imported substrate upon which habitat can be translocated/created upon

The soil type here is unknown but the bund was created as mitigation for the previous extension of the car park and is thought to be calcareous in nature. The substrate will be stripped of vegetation and ta new inert, free draining layer applied. This will then be covered with the transplanted material.

Hydrology Slight variation across habitat mosaic:

-very free draining upon parking bays, drought conditions

-slightly less free draining conditions upon islands and verges, where bryophytes are abundant

The free draining nature of the soil is a vital characteristic. Free draining substrate will be easily replicated in newly constructed raised habitat features and verges

It is expected that edges of the constructed bank which are low lying/shaded by scrub and shaded verges will be slightly less free draining

The free draining nature of the soil is a vital characteristic. Free draining substrate will be easily replicated in newly constructed raised habitat features and verges

Aspect South facing, inverted horseshoe shape, unshaded at south aspect

Unshaded conditions at south aspect will remain

Horseshoe shape will be retained via semi-circular bank

This bank is entirely unshaded and south facing.

Shelter Sheltered from wind exposure by surrounding tree belt to east north and west

Sheltered from wind exposure by surrounding tree belt to north

Sheltered from wind exposure by the existing bund and the tree planning on the north side. This site is more exposed to the prevailing weather than the donor site but this is not considered to be a significant issue.

Slope Flat and at ground/kerb level Newly created bank will be sloped to increase surface area, increase exposure to sun and increase micro-habitat variation

The bank is currently very steep and will be regraded to reduce the slope to aid and machine maintenance that may be required.

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3.3 CONSIDERATION OF TECHNIQUES

3.3.1 Habitat translocation

Habitats can be translocated as turves (turf translocation) or as scraped up soils and vegetation (soil transfer).

Ephemeral calcareous habitat

Since the existing open mosaic habitat is of recent origin and has established upon a very loose and shallow substrate, cutting and transfer of individual turves as an intact unit is considered to be unfeasible without the presence of a cohesive root system as is present in older habitats, hence favouring the soil transfer method.

Habitat translocations are reported to be most successful when completed as turves. However, the existing community is defined

by its ephemeral nature. Transferring the habitat as scraped soil and vegetation will provide a bare ground habitat which the existing species assemblage transferred as perennial/biennial root systems and seeds is well adapted to colonise and establish

upon. Broken up soils can be transferred upon a greater area than intact turves, enabling a greater area of habitat to be created than was lost. The habitat is also of lower nature conservation value in comparison to designated sites, meaning that less rigorous

translocation protocols are required (Anderson, 2003). For these reasons, the soil transfer method is considered most effective to “re-set the clock” for the open mosaic habitat occurring in this area and will extend its longevity in the long term.

Forb-rich calcareous habitat

Islands and verges within the site are likely to have a more complex subsoil and root system which is capable of being translocated

as turves. To increase the likelihood of success of the translocation, transfer of habitat as turves will be completed where possible, and the feasibility of this method determined through inspections of soil profiles of individual habitat units prior to translocation.

3.3.2 Habitat creation

Natural colonisation by transferred plant material and naturally dispersed seeds from the surrounding landscape, rather than

sowing of imported seed, is the preferred habitat creation method within this scheme. This is due to the following rationale:

• The existing ephemeral community has successfully established through natural colonisation by dispersed seeds from the surrounding landscape, without any supplementary seeding;

• The target created habitat aims to replace the early successional community lost, whose distinctive species, such as kidney vetch, favour bare disturbed ground. The target habitat of standard wildflower seed mixes is that of mature grassland, which the target distinctive species do not favour.

• Natural colonisation results in a plant community of local character; • Natural colonisation results in a plant community adapted to local conditions and therefore more likely to establish

successfully;

3.4 CREATION OF RAISED HABITAT FEATURES

Sloped banks and raised verges/islands will be created at Receptor Site 1. The existing sloped bund will be reprofiled to a shallower gradient at Receptor Site 2.

Raised habitats will be constructed using three layers of material.

• Base Layer – Free draining hard-core removed from existing car park as part of works. If insufficient volume of material is available, extraneous material will be imported into the site for construction of remaining raised habitat features.

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• Mid Layer – Calcareous granular material removed from existing car parking bays (under topsoil layer). If insufficient volume of material is available, extraneous material of the same specification and supplier will be imported into the site for construction of remaining raised habitat features.

• Top Layer – Topsoil (consisting of above and below ground vegetation/moss layer) removed from existing car parking bays and verges/islands.

The incline of the constructed banks should be no more than 45 to reduce slippage of translocated material to the base of the slope prior to the root systems establishing and enable easy maintenance access.

3.5 CONSIDERATION OF RISKS

Changes to soils, vegetation and invertebrates as a result of translocation are greater as a result of soil transfer than turf translocation and can persist for over a decade following translocation (Anderson, 2003) (DEFRA, 2009). Possible impacts include:

• Change in structure of soil (bulk density, compaction), affecting soil aeration and permeability; • Mixing of subsoil with topsoil, decreasing the ecological quality of topsoil; • Increase in nutrient availability within soil (as a result of oxygenation of organic matter); • Loss of existing scale, layout and patterning of vegetation communities; • Influence of different environmental conditions within the receptor site; • Increase in growth of competitive and ruderal species; • Decline in invertebrate populations within first year of translocation, sometimes taking up to a decade to re-establish;

and • Loss of some invertebrate species.

With regard to Lepidoptera species present, fluctuations in population size is common. For example, populations of small blue show a large degree of annual fluctuation possibly in relation to the flowering success of kidney vetch, which is reported to vary considerably from year to year (Butterfly Conservation, 2018). The high connectivity of the site to alternative suitable calcareous habitat is considered to be vital for the perpetuity of Lepidoptera within the site following habitat creation, through which the

wider meta-population of Lepidoptera will constantly disperse between habitats present within the site and the wider landscape.

Since the habitat is a recently derived artificial habitat comprised of pioneering species and has existing variation within the

community, it is considered to have a considerably greater chance of success compared to older habitats which can be hundreds or thousands of years old.

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4 METHOD

4.1 CONSTRAINTS

Habitat creation works are constrained by the ecological receptors present on site. A summary of constraints they present to works

are detailed within Table 4 below.

Table 4 Constraints to habitat creation and translocation works

The methodology of habitat creation described below in Section 4.2 onwards deals with ecological constraints in Table 4.

4.2 PHASE 1 – SITE PREPARATION

4.2.1 Demarcation of Sensitive Habitats

Areas of sensitive donor habitat should be demarcated using temporary fencing or pinned rope by a suitably qualified ecologist.

These are shown in Figure 3. A full pre-commencement briefing/toolbox talk will be required to be delivered by an ecologist prior to vegetation removal works.

Appropriate signage should be fixed to demarcated sensitive areas to make prohibition of access into the area by construction workers and the public clear. Machinery and vehicles are also not permitted to enter without authorisation by the project ecologist

and no materials will be stored in the areas.

4.2.2 Litter Removal

Litter occurring within the site and off-site receptor sites will be cleared and disposed of appropriately.

4.2.3 Vegetation Removal

Tree and scrub vegetation must be removed without causing disturbance or damage to ephemeral calcareous habitat present on site, the location of which is identified within Figure 3

Due to the project timeframe, it is necessary to remove vegetation within the bird nesting season of March-August. As a result, removal will be preceded by a check for nesting birds within two days prior to removal, carried out by a suitably qualified ecologist.

High Risk Area Ecological Receptor Constraint to Works

Ephemeral and forb-rich calcareous habitat

Calcareous habitat (containing plant and overwintering invertebrate assemblage)

No disturbance or damage through vehicle tracking, storage of materials or on-foot movement across the habitat

Translocation to be undertaken within dormant period of vegetation (autumn-spring)

Translocation to be undertaken when soils are not waterlogged

Translocated material must be handled sensitively and stored for no longer than 48 hours

Shrub planting and broadleaved woodland

Birds Nesting season February-September

No vegetation clearance within the nesting season, unless preceded by a nesting bird check by a SQE

Existing bund vegetation

Reptiles The area to the south of the existing car park is highly suitable for common reptiles, especially slowworm. Vegetation must be removed in a two phase cut (by strimmer to 200mm, left for 24 hours and then cut to ground) under ecologist supervision to ensure that the risk of harm to the animals that are present is minimised..

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Following removal of vegetation, the footprint of the works area must be maintained in a state unsuitable for nesting birds until works are completed.

4.3 PHASE 2 –REMOVAL & STOCKPILING OF DONOR MATERIAL

4.3.1 Material Handling

Translocation is most effective when carried out within the dormant period of plants and the associated invertebrate assemblage. The dormant period extends approximately from October-March, dependent upon weather conditions and individual species. With the recent period of cold weather, it is considered that early spring is suitable for translocation works for this project. The period

of late May-August should be avoided.

Soils are most likely to be damaged by translocation when waterlogged (DEFRA, 2009). Due to the free-draining nature of the substrates on site, excessive moisture content of soils at the time of translocation is considered unlikely to be an issue at the time of works.

4.3.2 Plant Movements

All machinery is prohibited from tracking over the donor habitat, and all haulage movements will be confined to the tarmacked access road within the site. Arms of excavators are expected to reach habitat within parking bays and islands from the main roadway, without the need to track over the donor habitat.

Earthmoving plant used for excavation of the site should be appropriate to the small size of the site and relatively small volume of

soil to be stripped. There is also not a requirement for plant to travel long distances when transporting material within this project.

Soil stripping will follow the “bed system”, whereby each layer of soil within sequential strips is excavated prior to excavation of the next strip. This system is shown in Error! Reference source not found.. Habitat which is able to be translocated as turves will also be removed as successive strips.

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4.3.3 Removal of Turfs

Suitable habitat for translocation as turfs will be lifted using hand tools, owing to the small area of habitat which is likely to be

suitable for this method. Dimensions of turfs will be determined by the weight which is safe to lift and the maximum sized unit which can be removed in a single intact unit but is expected to be a minimum dimension of 50cm x 50cm. Use of a 1m2 board will be used to assist with removal and transfer of an intact turf.

Turfs will be cut to a regular size wherever possible, with clean and vertical edges.

Turf depth will be determined by the maximum depth of roots and is expected to not exceed 20cm. Incorporation of subsoil will be avoided.

A finely tilled and level bed should be prepared to receive the turfs prior to the lifting of any turf material.

4.3.4 Removal of Topsoil

The topsoil will be used as the Top Layer of the constructed raised habitat features and is composed of the above and below ground layer of vegetation, overwintering invertebrates, and accumulated organic matter.

A check for any undesirable plant species, such as common ragwort Senecio jacobaea, will be carried out by a suitably experienced

ecologist to prevent translocation of such species to newly created habitat. If undesirable species are identified, they will be pulled

by hand and disposed of appropriately. This may be difficult and inconclusive depending on the timing of works, thus spot treatment may be required of receptor habitats as they develop.

No cultivation such as harrowing is required prior to translocation, since intact roots and plant organs are required and the lack of cohesiveness of the substrate will not lead to large plates of vegetation which are problematic to spread upon the receptor site.

The ephemeral habitat has largely established upon a very thin topsoil in which seed bank, bud bank and perennial organs are

located. This layer is likely to be less than 10cm, however a check of the soil profile within each area of habitat should be undertaken prior to works and its depth determined by a change in colour and the ratio composition of organic matter and granular substrate.

Figure 5 Soil stripping with excavators and dump trucks: The bed system MAFF & Crown Copyright (Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food, 2000)

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The plant/invertebrate community should not be diluted by taking a greater depth than necessary, since incorporation of subsoil into the removed topsoil layer reduces its quality (DEFRA, 2009).

Topsoil stripping will be supervised by a suitably qualified ecologist. The topsoil layer will be taken as a single layer and placed upon

a labelled vehicle.

Topsoil must only be handled a maximum of two times to minimised risk of damage to the soil structure and seed and bud bank present:

• Removal and stockpiling; and • Translocation to final position

4.3.5 Removal of Granular Substrate

The granular substrate topping the car parking bays will be used as the Mid Layer of the constructed raised habitat features.

Due to the artificially constructed nature of the car parking bays, it is expected that the calcareous granular substrate used to top

the parking bays will be located beneath the topsoil layer, rather than subsoil. It is not currently known what materials compose the verges and islands within the site, as such a suitably qualified ecologist will carry out an inspection of the profile beneath the topsoil of the verges and islands and determine if the material is a desirable component of the habitat creation scheme. If the subsoil is determined a desirable component, it will be translocated using the same procedure as the granular substrate of the car

parking bays.

An inspection of the substrate profile by a suitably qualified ecologist and on-site engineers will determine the depth of the substrate layer and hence the depth removed.

The substrate will be stripped according to the stripping plan in Figure 3 and will be supervised by a suitably qualified ecologist.

The substrate layer will be taken as a single layer and placed upon a labelled vehicle.

The granular substrate is less ecologically sensitive than the topsoil due to its lack of seed/bud bank and organic matter. As such,

minimising the frequency of handling is not critical to success of translocation and will be determined by the most effective working method for the site determined by the site manager.

4.3.6 Removal of Base Layer

The base layer underlying the construction of the car park will be used as the free-draining Base Layer of the constructed raised

habitat features.

An inspection of the substrate profile by a suitably qualified ecologist and on-site engineers will determine the depth of the

hardcore layer and hence the depth removed.

The hardcore will be stripped according to the stripping plan in Figure 3 and will be supervised by a suitably qualified ecologist. The hardcore layer will be placed upon a labelled vehicle.

The hardcore is not ecologically sensitive due to its lack of seed/bud bank and organic matter. As such, minimising the frequency

of handling is not critical to success of translocation and will be determined by the most effective working method for the site determined by the site manager.

4.3.7 Stockpiling of Donor Material

Excavated material will be stockpiled appropriately in three separate designated areas for each material type to enable phasing of

the works. Designated stockpile locations should be undisturbed by construction activities and use of the Park & Ride, and not subject to potential adverse conditions such as flooding or run-off from the operational area of the Park & Ride.

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Turfs

Turfs will be lifted and directly transferred and laid at the receptor site wherever possible. Turfs are placed in a single layer for transport and storage where necessary, and will not be covered, rolled or stacked. Length of stockpiled turfs will not exceed 24

hours.

Topsoil

Appropriate stockpiling aims to maintain soil quality and minimise damage of topsoil. Topsoil will be stored in single tier mounds and no tracking of vehicles will occur across the mound.

Removed topsoil should be stored for no longer than 48 hours. This is to prevent decomposition of vegetative components of the

soil, chemical changes and development of anaerobic conditions.

Due to the short-term period of storage and free-draining nature of each layer of substrate, it is not considered necessary to profile the sides of the mound to shed water, as in other larger scale and longer-term stockpiling procedures (Ministry of Agriculture

Fisheries and Food, 2000).

4.4 PHASE 3 –CONSTRUCTION OF RAISED HABITAT FEATURES & HABITAT TRANSLOCATION

1.1.1 Materials

The main structure of the raised habitat features will be constructed from the Base and Mid Layers; consisting of hard core capped

with granular substrate material. The Top Layer used to cap the raised features will consist of transferred soils.

The majority of material for construction of the features is intended to arise from the footprint of the works site. If the volume of material removed from the site proves insufficient to construct the necessary area of raised habitat, extraneous material of the same specifications will be imported in consultation with a suitably qualified ecologist.

If the Top Layer resource of translocated soil is depleted prior to topping of all raised habitat features, the surface of calcareous granular substrate will be left exposed upon completion. This surface emulates the car parking bays upon which the ephemeral plant community had already proven capable of establishing upon.

4.4.1 Dimensions

The height of raised habitat features is dependent upon the location and volume of material available. Raised habitat located upon

verges and islands should not be as high to obstruct vision. Raised habitat across the site should be at least 0.5m to create the desired south facing slope aspect, and the height and slope should not exceed that which is required for maintenance activities.

The Mid Layer of granular substrate should be spread at a depth of 80-150mm (Buglife, 2018). A smooth finished surface of the

features is not necessary, since any small-scale variations in topography will be of benefit to the target plant and invertebrate community.

The Top Layer will be spread to a similar depth range as was present in existing habitats prior to removal. However, if insufficient volume is available to cover all created habitat features, the Top Layer will be spread thinner to cover a greater area of habitat.

4.4.2 Soil Transfer

Transfer of soil will not commence unless there is reasonable confidence that no periods of heavy rainfall are forecast for the day of operations (Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food, 2000).

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The stockpile of ecologically sensitive soil will not be tracked over by any machinery. The maximum volume of soil should be picked up within each excavation movement (Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food, 2000). These measures aim to limit disturbance to the soil.

Movement of machinery will be confined to access roads or upon the basal layer of donor habitats following their removal. No

machinery will be permitted to track across transferred soil.

Each load of soil will be spread upon the raised habitat feature prior to tipping of the next load. Spreading will be carried out by hand using rakes and treading upon freshly spread soil prohibited.

Gentle restoration of bulk density will be carried out by placing scaffolding planks across the spread soil and walking across the

plank once.

A smooth finished surface of the features is not necessary, since any small-scale variations in topography will be of benefit to the target plant and invertebrate community.

4.4.3 Turf Translocation

Translocation of turfs will not commence unless there is reasonable confidence that no periods of heavy rainfall are forecast for the day of operations (Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food, 2000).

Movement of machinery will be confined to access roads or upon the basal layer of donor habitats following their removal. No machinery will be permitted to track across turfs in their donor or translocated position.

Receptor sites will be prepared prior to translocation. Existing vegetation, if present, will be removed and disposed of off-site. The topsoil will be removed to expose the subsoil to a depth matching that of the excavated turf.

Turfs will be handled a maximum of two times, to limit disturbance to the root structure. The cut turf will be lifted directly from the ground and placed on a flatbed trailer or similar in a single layer for transport to the receptor site.

The placement of the turfs will commence at the furthest point of the receptor site, working back from that position to avoid machinery travelling on the prepared subsoil or translocated habitat.

Turfs will be laid in their final position and abutted to adjoining turfs tightly, achieving a level and contiguous surface between turfs. Firming in will be carried out sensitively though treading by foot upon a scaffold board or similar. Any small gaps between turfs will

be filled in by hand using turf fragments or soils from the donor site.

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5 AFTERCARE & MANAGEMENT

Aftercare management will continue throughout an initial 5-year aftercare period and will follow the specifications outlined below. Management operations thereafter will be reviewed at the end of the initial 5-year aftercare period and designed to ensure good

condition of the habitat provides resources needed by invertebrates in perpetuity.

Maintenance visits will be undertaken twice per year throughout the initial aftercare period.

It is envisaged that these elements will be incorporated into a site wide management plan that will be designed to ensure the continued condition of these habitats and to ensure that the habitats provided continue to be suitable to support the species

described in section 2.2.

5.1 RAISED HABITAT FEATURES

It is anticipated that no mowing will be required within the first year of habitat creation/translocation, as the transferred seed/bud bank establishes upon the low nutrient substrate. However, should maintenance visits identify a need for mowing within the first

year, this should be undertaken as described below for routine mowing in subsequent visits.

Cutting/mowing of the habitat should be undertaken at least once per year in late September-October, when butterfly larvae and other invertebrates have retreated to ground level to overwinter. The cut height must be at a minimum of 10cm height. Arisings must be removed from the site and piled within surrounding broadleaved woodland within the Park & Ride site, providing habitat

for reptiles and enabling invertebrates removed to travel back to the habitat. Removal of arisings is also imperative to maintain a low nutrient substrate upon which the calcareous plant assemblage is well adapted to grow.

For more frequent mowing of short and tall sward areas throughout the spring and summer months, areas of the habitat should be cut sequentially to guarantee partial retention of flowering/seeding stands of host plants for invertebrates. A minimum cut

height of 15cm within the flowering period of vegetation (May-early September) will also aid retention of flowering and seeding plants within the cut sward below this level.

A transitional zone of longer sward vegetation between the short sward/bare ground mosaic and bordering tree and shrub

vegetation will be established by implementing a less frequent mowing regime in this buffer strip.

Machines must be appropriate to the vegetation cutting operation required, taking due regard to fine scale habitat mosaic, topography of the site and sward structure. Machinery such as strimmers, cushioned suspended rotary mowers, or similar, should be considered for areas of grassland of a steep gradient.

A visual check for undesirable plant species listed in Error! Reference source not found. should be carried out during each

maintenance visit, and rosettes pulled by hand prior to seeding. No chemicals will be used upon the raised habitat features without prior consultation with a suitably qualified ecologist.

5.2 SURROUNDING SHRUBS AND TREES

Scrub and broadleaved trees bordering the created raised habitat features will be scalloped, by coppicing all scrub and tree species

occurring within approximately a 2m width band around the raised habitat. Scallops should be cut every 5 years and preferably on a rotational basis. Re-growth of woody species within scallops should be protected by piling the resultant woody brash over coppiced stools. Shaping of a gradually sloping profile of tree and shrub species should be achieved at the scallop. Further information is available within a Butterfly Conservation management factsheet (Butterfly Conservation, 2018).

Management of scrub and trees should be carried out outside of the main bird-nesting season (September-February), however

extreme care should be taken to avoid harm to hibernating reptiles or hedgehog. This can be achieved through no movement of

machinery (hand tools only) within the scrub habitat and only above ground vegetation removal being carried out; stumps and roots will not be grubbed out but left in situ.

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As a precautionary measure and regardless of the time of year, the scrub should always be checked for bird nests before any trimming is carried out. If birds are found nesting, the scrub cutting is to be delayed until there are no ‘active’ bird nests. A check for hedgehogs and their nests, particularly in leaf litter and within dense scrub, must be made prior to cutting of vegetation using hand tools or strimmers. Piles of brash within scrub must not be disturbed since reptiles, amphibians and mammals may be

hibernating within.

No additional tree or shrub planting will occur on or adjacent to newly created/translocated habitats.

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6 MONITORING

Objectives relating to capital works will be fulfilled following completion of construction. The feedback of the adequacy and level of management of the habitats is essential for accurate and responsive maintainance.

Prevention of establishment of non-native invasive plant species and ruderal plant species will be the responsibility of an agreed party within a defects period of 5 years.

BaNES council will be the responsible party for fulfillment of monitoring objectives within the 5-year aftercare period, outlined in Table 5, following completion of habitat creation and translocation and the defects period.

A monitoring inspection of the newly created habitat should be undertaken annually within the 5-year aftercare period by a suitably experienced ecologist, and any remedial actions identified and acted upon. Frequency of monitoring inspections thereafter will be reviewed at the end of the initial 5-year aftercare period and designed to ensure good condition of the habitat provides resources needed by invertebrates in perpetuity.

Should any objectives fail to be met, a brief report should be written to identify the nature of the problem, the proposed corrective action, action taken to prevent recurrence of the problem and verification that the agreed actions have been carried out.

Table 5 Monitoring of objectives associated with creation of habitat and aftercare management of habitat

Phase Aim Objective Proposed monitoring Target to demonstrate success

Time period

to attainment

Creation

Ensure no net loss of ephemeral calcareous habitat results from the proposed works through habitat creation and translocation

Create a greater area of habitat than was lost at suitable receptor sites which match the donor site in environmental conditions

Post completion check of area of habitat created

Area of created habitat greater than that lost

Post construction

Follow a rigorous method statement for habitat translocation and creation which is in accordance with industry accepted best practice guidelines

Implement methodology accurately

Deliver toolbox talks

Completion of daily Ecological Clerk of Works form to track works undertaken, any problems faced and solutions used

Adherence to method statement, approved by all stakeholders prior to commencement of works

Post construction

Aftercare Encourage establishment of key positive indicator plant species and prevent establishment of invasive non-native species listed under Schedule 9 of the WCA 1981 and ruderal and competitive plant species

Absence of invasive non-native species listed under Schedule 9 of the WCA 1981

Visual check of created habitats

Absence Annual within 5-year aftercare period

Prevent establishment of negative indicator species

Creation of plant species list with associated DAFOR descriptive scores of abundance

DAFOR score of “Occasional” or lower for negative indicator species listed in Error! Reference source not found.

Presence of key positive indicator species

Creation of plant species list with associated DAFOR descriptive scores of abundance

DAFOR score of “Rare” or greater for all positive indicator species listed in Error! Reference s

Within 2nd year and annually thereafter

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Table 6 Negative indicator plant species

Species Name Common Name

Buddleja davidii Butterfly bush

Chamerion angustifolium Rosebay willowherb

Rubus fruticosus Bramble

Senecio jacobaea Common ragwort

Conyza sp. Fleabanes

Helminthotheca echioides Bristly ox-tongue

Sonchus spp. Sow thistle

Cirsium arvense Creeping thistle

Cirsium vulgare Spear thistle

Rumex sp. Dock

Tussilago farfara Colt’s-foot

Galium aparine Cleavers

Plantago major Greater plantain

Urtica dioica Common nettle

Brachypodium pinnatum Tor grass

ource not found. within 5-year aftercare period Maintain a fine scale

mosaic of bare ground, short sward and tall grass/scrub vegetation within the wider car park site

Ground cover composition of 30% bare ground, 50% short turf, 10% tall grass, 10% scrub/woodland, +/- 5%

Estimation of % ground cover of each habitat type

30% bare ground, 50% short turf, 10% tall grass, 10% scrub/woodland, +/- 5%

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Table 7 Key positive indicator species

Species Name Common Name

Anthyllis vulneraria Kidney vetch

Rhinanthus minor Yellow rattle

Lotus corniculatus Bird’s-foot trefoil

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7 REMEDIAL ACTIONS

7.1 NEGATIVE INDICATOR SPECIES

Bare ground can present ideal substrates upon which ruderal and competitive species may establish, such as those listed in Section

5. If any negative indicator species exceed a DAFOR abundance score of Occasional despite routine management actions, they should be removed by hand or spot treated using manufacturer instructions of an appropriate herbicide.

7.2 KEY POSITIVE INDICATOR SPECIES

If rosettes of key positive indicator species fail to establish within second year of completion of capital works, additional seeding

will be required to ensure key positive indicator species are present. Preparation of the surface of raised habitat features will depend upon the condition of the habitat. If ruderal species, scrub, or a long grass sward have established, they must be removed and the surface will need to be prepared to create areas of bare ground in which seeds can establish.

Seeding should be carried out as follows:

• Seeds must be obtained from a supplier that can guarantee native origin and where possible, local provenance acting in accordance with the Flora Locale code of practice. Emorsgate mixture EM18 St Catherine Mixture is a locally sourced mix ideal for the site; additional seeding of kidney vetch may be required in tandem with the EM18 mixture, since this species is not present within the mix;

• Seed to be broadcast in September to allow seeds to over-winter for successful establishment (species such as yellow rattle require a prolonged period of vernalisation through winter months to trigger germination in spring);

• Broadcast seed by hand at 1g per m2 on the surface of raised habitat features, focussing upon areas of bare ground or short sward. Do not cover the seeds;

• Firm seeds in by rolling or treading. Do not harrow or rake.

7.3 BARE GROUND

As vegetation establishes upon raised habitat features over successive years, periodic ground disturbance may be essential to

maintain a regular supply of seedlings and continuity of flowering kidney vetch and other early successional calcareous plant species. If the % cover of bare ground falls below that stipulated in Section 6, small localised areas of bare ground can be created through use of hand tools.

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8 SCHEDULE OF WORKS Table 8 Schedule of works during habitat creation and translocation phase

2018

April May June July August

Demarcation of sensitive habitats

Removal of litter

Receptor sites nesting bird check and woodland/scrub vegetation clearance

Removal of donor material

Stockpiling of donor materials

Creation of raised habitat features

Habitat translocation

Check of appropriate implementation of Method Statement

1 x monitoring visit (assess species and ground cover targets)

Table 9 Schedule of works during aftercare management and monitoring phase

Annually 2019-2024 (and reviewed thereafter)

Mar Apr May Jun July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

1 x monitoring visit every 3 years (assess species and ground cover targets)

Mid-season grass cut if required (sequentially across site) at min. height 15cm

Annual grass cut and arisings removed

Scalloping of shrubs and trees every 5 years

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9 TOOLBOX TALKS

Required at each phase of the habitat creation/translocation scheme, the toolbox talk will outline the reasons for the works and the need to comply with ecological policies and strategies. The toolbox talk will include:

• Objectives and aims of the works, and underlying reason behind the works; and • Summary of value ecological features and sensitive areas to protect in situ, and description of measures to avoid

impact.

The toolbox talk should ideally be delivered by the project ecologist and the site manager will ensure all measures are implemented and observed on site.

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