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Technical Appendix 9.2

Mammal Survey Report

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April 2017

Innogy Renewables UK Ltd i 414.02273.00053 Harryburn Wind Farm: Mammal Survey Report April 2017

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CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................ 1

1.1 Background ........................................................................................................ 1 1.2 Site Description .................................................................................................. 1 1.3 Scope of Study ................................................................................................... 1 1.4 Relevant Legislation .......................................................................................... 2

2.0 METHODOLOGY ........................................................................................................... 4 2.1 Survey Area ........................................................................................................ 4 2.2 Species Targeted ................................................................................................ 4 2.3 Survey Methodology .......................................................................................... 4 2.4 Survey Personnel ............................................................................................... 7 2.5 Survey Dates ....................................................................................................... 7 2.6 Limitations ........................................................................................................ 10

3.0 RESULTS .................................................................................................................... 11 3.1 Otter Survey Results ........................................................................................ 11 3.2 Water Vole Survey Results .............................................................................. 12 3.3 Badger Survey Results .................................................................................... 14 3.4 Incidental Records ........................................................................................... 14

4.0 DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS .......................................................................... 15 5.0 CLOSURE .................................................................................................................... 16

DRAWINGS Drawing 1 Site and Survey Area Boundaries

ANNEXES Annex A Incidental Species Records

CONFIDENTIAL ANNEXES Confidential Annex B Otter Survey Results

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background

Innogy Renewables UK Ltd (innogy), formerly RWE Innogy UK Ltd, is investigating the development of a wind farm at Harryburn, between Leadhills and Elvanfoot, in South Lanarkshire.

SLR Consulting Ltd (SLR) was initially commissioned by RWE Innogy UK Ltd in March 2015 to undertake a range of non-avian ecological surveys at the Site.

1.2 Site Description

The Site boundaries used for this study are shown on Drawing 11. The Site can effectively be separated into three broad areas, the boundaries of which are also shown on Drawing 1. The north western part of the Site is referred to as Leadhills and forms part of a range of hills up to 555m in elevation. The hills are steep sided, with streams often deeply cut into the sides of the hills. On the tops of the hills the vegetation is dominated by managed heather moorland (for grouse shooting) interspersed with areas of purple moor grass; areas of Sphagnum are limited here due to drainage management and muir burning. A number of estate vehicle tracks cross this area. The lower slopes tend towards acid grassland and bracken.

The Elvanfoot area, in the north east of the Site, is dominated by acid grassland and purple moor grass, although areas of modified mire habitat are also present. This area is grazed by sheep and is not managed for grouse shooting.

The Glengeith area, south of the Elvan Water, is effectively divisible into two halves with the area west of Lousie Wood Law (618m) being managed for grouse shooting and consequently comprising heath, mire and acid grassland. The area to the east of Lousie Wood Law is dominated by purple moor grass with only limited areas of heath remaining.

1.3 Scope of Study

This report presents the findings of the mammal survey, which was undertaken between July and September 2015 and reported in January 2016. The report has subsequently been updated and re-issued to include the findings of additional surveys undertaken in September 2016 to inform the development of habitat management proposals.

The aims of the survey were to provide baseline data to inform the wind farm design process and subsequent Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). The assessment of impacts resulting from the proposed development and the development of mitigation measures, if required, are beyond the scope of this report and are covered in Volume 2 of the Environmental Statement (ES), Chapter 9: Ecology.

1 Note that the boundaries used for this study are those under consideration at the time the survey was commissioned and differ from those included in the subsequent planning application.


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1.4 Relevant Legislation

1.4.1 Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Regulations 1994

The Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Regulations 1994 (the Habitats Regulations) (as amended in Scotland) transpose the operation of Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the Conservation of Natural Habitats and Wild Flora and Fauna (Habitats Directive) in Scotland. Under the Habitats Regulations it is an offence to deliberately capture, kill or disturb wild animals listed under Schedule 2 of the Regulations. It is also an offence to damage or destroy a breeding site or resting place of such an animal (even if the animal is not present at the time).

1.4.2 Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981

The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended in Scotland) transposes the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention) and Council Directive 79/409/EEC on the Conservation of Wild Birds (Birds Directive) into Scottish law. Under the Act it is an offence to:

• intentionally or recklessly kill, injure or take any wild animal listed under Schedule 5 to the Act; intentionally or recklessly damage, destroy or obstruct any place used for shelter or protection by any wild animal listed under Schedule 5 to the Act; intentionally or recklessly disturb certain Schedule 5 animal species while they occupy a place used for shelter or protection;

• intentionally or recklessly kill, injure or take any wild bird or their eggs or nests (with certain exceptions) and disturb any bird species listed under Schedule 1 to the Act, or its dependent young while it is nesting;

• intentionally or recklessly pick, uproot or destroy any wild plant listed under Schedule 8 of the Act; or

• plant or cause to grow in the wild any plant species listed under Schedule 9 of the Act.

1.4.3 Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004

The Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004 places duties on public bodies in relation to the conservation of biodiversity, increases protection for Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), amends legislation on Nature Conservation Orders, provides for Land Management Orders for SSSIs and associated land, strengthens wildlife enforcement legislation, and requires the preparation of a Scottish Fossil Code and a Scottish Marine Wildlife Watching Code. It also amends the legislation for protected species, introducing new conditions to the ‘incidental results of a lawful operation’ defence for all wild birds and certain species of animal and plant.

The Act places a duty on every public body to further the conservation of biodiversity consistent with the proper exercise of their functions.

It also requires Scottish Ministers to designate one or more strategies for the conservation of biodiversity as the Scottish Biodiversity Strategy, and to publish lists of species of flora and fauna and habitats of principal importance.

1.4.4 The Wildlife and Natural Environment (Scotland) Act 2011

The Wildlife and Natural Environment (WANE) (Scotland) Act 2011 makes changes to existing legislation covering deer management, game management, species licensing, muirburn, snaring, otters, invasive non-native species and protected areas.


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1.4.5 Protection of Badgers Act 1992

The Protection of Badgers Act 1992 (as amended in Scotland) makes it illegal to kill, injure or take a badger or to intentionally or recklessly interfere with a badger sett. Sett interference includes disturbing badgers whilst they are occupying a sett or obstructing access to it.


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2.0 METHODOLOGY

2.1 Survey Area

The Site boundary shown in Drawing 1 reflects landownership boundaries and not the extent of the proposed development. Given the large size of the Site, the survey area was therefore restricted to land which, at the time of survey, was considered to have the potential to be affected by the proposed development. This included all land within which turbines and other infrastructure could be located plus a buffer zone of at least 250m (access permitting). Areas identified by the landowner as potentially suitable for habitat management were also subsequently added to the survey area. The boundaries of the survey area are also shown on Drawing 1.

2.2 Species Targeted

Protected species of mammal specifically targeted by the survey were selected based on the presence of suitable habitat within the survey area and the known range of the species within Scotland. Other protected mammal species that were not included in this study due to lack of suitable habitat or the Site being outside their known range include pine marten (Martes martes), polecat (Mustela putorius), wildcat (Felis silvestris), red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) and all marine mammals. The results of surveys for bats undertaken in 2015 are reported separately.

2.3 Survey Methodology

2.3.1 Otter Survey Methodology

A detailed otter (Lutra lutra) survey, following standard methodology2, was undertaken on all watercourses in the survey area. The watercourses were searched for signs of otter activity3 that included:

• spraints - faeces left by otter, often found under tree roots, in or next to a watercourse, beneath bridges, at crossing points of fences or walls, or on raised ground close to the water;

• tracks - footprints and other clearly defined signs of otter including slides where otters enter the water from the bank;

• feeding sites - where food remains are found typically fish or amphibians; • holts - underground shelters often found under tree roots, in rock piles, earth banks

and other animal holes such as badger setts, rabbit burrows and fox earths as well as above ground shelters in dense scrubby vegetation; and

• couches - lying up places above ground often found in long grasses or rushes near a watercourse or in wetland areas.

In addition, suitable areas of habitat4 lying within a 50m corridor centred on each watercourse were also searched for any evidence of otter.

Weather at the time of survey is detailed in Table 2-3.

2 Ward D, Holmes N and José P (1994) The New Rivers and Wildlife Handbook. RSPB, Bedfordshire. 3 Bang, P. and Dahlstrom, P. (2001) Animal Tracks and Signs, Oxford University Press. 4 Chanin P (2003a) Ecology of the European Otter. Conserving Natura 2000 Rivers, Ecology Series No. 10. English Nature, Peterborough.


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2.3.2 Water Vole Survey Methodology

The water vole (Arvicola amphibius) survey methods employed within the survey area were based on the current standard methodology detailed in the Water Vole Conservation Handbook5.

All watercourses were searched for signs of water vole activity that included:

• burrows; • latrines; • footprints; • runs in the vegetation; • grazed 'lawns'; • feeding remains; and • sightings of water vole.

2.3.3 Badger Survey Methodology

The badger (Meles meles) activity survey method broadly followed recommendations made in Neal and Cheeseman (2006)6, with a detailed survey method provided below.

The surveys comprised a thorough walkover of all accessible land during daylight hours to visually inspect and assess them for their potential to support badgers. Particular attention was paid to the inspection of woodland, as this feature is particularly likely to support badger setts.

Setts

The entrances to badger setts are typically semi-circular in shape, with flattened bases, as opposed to the oval or circular tunnels associated with rabbits and foxes. They are typically larger than the holes of other common burrowing mammals, with tunnels usually being 22cm to 25cm wide or greater.

The presence or absence of particular field signs and field sign combinations associated with each sett can help indicate the frequency with which badgers are currently using it. For example, the presence of freshly excavated spoil and discarded bedding materials on the spoil heap associated with the sett entrance may indicate a currently high level of activity, whereas the accumulation of leaf-litter within the tunnel mouth may indicate a lower frequency of activity. The season in which the badger survey is conducted will have an impact on the interpretation of such field signs, as badger activity fluctuates throughout the year. Badgers are capricious animals, moving between setts within their territory in response to environmental factors such as the availability of seasonal food resources, the accumulation of parasites, or territoriality.

In areas of confirmed badger activity all mammal burrows of sufficient aperture to permit access by badgers should be recorded, regardless of their origin. This is because, should licensed badger works be required at a future date, any displaced badgers may seek shelter within these burrows and, under the auspices of the current legislation; any such burrow would from then on be treated as a badger sett. Therefore, despite not technically being badger setts at the time of this survey, all potential places a badger may seek shelter were

5 Strachan, R., Moorhouse, T. & Gelling, M. (2011) Water vole Conservation Handbook (third edition). WildCRu: Oxford. 6 Neal E. and Cheesman C. (2006) Badgers. Poyser Natural History, Cambridge, UK.


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recorded, so that they may be accounted for if a mitigation programme is required at a future date.

For any setts identified, sett classification7,8 should be undertaken in accordance with Table 2-1 below.

Table 2-1: Sett Classification

Sett Type Definition

Main Several holes with large spoil heaps and obvious paths emanating from and between sett entrances.

Annexe Normally less than 150m from main sett, comprising several holes. May not be in use all the time, even if main sett is very active.

Subsidiary Usually at least 50m from main sett with no obvious paths connecting to other setts. May only be used intermittently.

Outlier Little spoil outside holes. No obvious paths connecting to other setts and only used sporadically. May be used by foxes and rabbits.

Pathways

Badgers are animals with a squat stature and a low profile which, in combination with their long ventral hairs, causes them to effectively sweep the ground as they pass. Over time the passage of the badgers along frequently travelled routes wears away vegetation and results in the formation of characteristic tracks. However, it is usually only possible to definitively confirm that such tracks are of badger origin when they occur close to identified badger setts. This sweeping effect also results in the entrance tunnels to frequently used badger setts being cleared of leaf-litter and other natural debris.

Paw Prints

Badger paw prints are characteristic and easily identified. During the survey any patches of damp ground, mud and the surface of spoil heaps should be thoroughly searched for the presence of paw prints. Where found, they should be recorded photographically and located using a GPS device.

Hairs

Badger hairs are frequently shed within setts or caught in fence wires at points where badgers have forced a way underneath. The identification of badger hairs provides conclusive proof of the presence of these animals at a location, but some caution must be employed during the interpretation of such field signs, as hairs may persist for several years dependent upon local environmental conditions.

7 Classifications are taken from the Best Practice Badger Survey Guidance Note, produced by Aberdeenshire Council. Available at: http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk 8 Scottish Natural Heritage (2003) Best Practice Guidance - Badger Surveys. Inverness Badger Survey 2003.Commissioned Report No. 096.

http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/


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Latrines

Badgers usually defecate into prepared pits, providing a distinctive field sign of their presence. A number of pits may be found together, forming a latrine. Dung pits and latrines are often used by badgers to mark territorial boundaries and examination of the faeces can provide information as to the badgers’ current dietary components. Where found during the survey they should be logged using a GPS device.

Foraging Signs

As badgers forage for invertebrates they will frequently leave distinctive marks as they tear into the turf with their claws and snout. These are commonly referred to as “snuffle holes”. During the Site survey where snuffle holes are found, these should be logged and recorded using a GPS device.

2.3.4 Incidental Records

Signs of any other protected or notable species found during the mammal surveys were recorded as incidental records.

2.4 Survey Personnel

The surveys were conducted by Nicola Faulks (MCIEEM, CEcol) and Claudia Gebhardt (MCIEEM), who both have over ten years of experience in protected species surveys, including otter, water vole and badger surveys. Surveys were assisted by David Harwood (GradCIEEM), Heather Kieniewicz (ACIEEM, AIEMA), Laura Linsley (Graduate Ecologist) and Ashley Endacott (GradCIEEM).

2.5 Survey Dates

Surveys were mostly undertaken between 27th and 31st July 2015 with small areas which could not be accessed in July (to avoid possible disturbance to nesting raptors and owls) surveyed between 8th and 10th September 2015, as detailed in Table 2-2. Additional surveys were undertaken in the south eastern part of the Site between the 27th and 29th September 2016 (concurrent with vegetation surveys) to inform the development of habitat management proposals. Details of weather recordings are provided in Table 2-3.


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Table 2-2: Survey Details

Date Surveyor 19 Surveyor 2 Survey Type

27/07/2015 CG DH Otter, Water Vole, Badger


29/07/2015 CG HK Otter, Water Vole, Badger

30/07/2015 CG HK Otter, Water Vole, Badger


08/09/2015 NF AE Otter, Water Vole, Badger

09/09/2015 NF n/a Otter, Water Vole, Badger

10/09/2015 NF AE Otter, Water Vole, Badger

27/09/2016 NF LL Otter, Water Vole, Badger



9 See Section 2.4 for details of surveyors.


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Table 2-3: Weather Records

Date Wind Speed

Rain during survey

Cloud (octas)

Frost Snow Rain on previous day?

Notes

27/07/2015 light breeze

light shower

8 none none probable

28/07/2015 gentle breeze

light shower

8 none none probable

29/07/2015 fresh breeze

heavy shower

8 none none yes brief heavy showers, otherwise drizzle

30/07/2015 moderate breeze

none 4 none none yes

31/07/2015 strong breeze

drizzle 7 none none no


none 8 none none no dense mist in the morning, lifting later





27/09/2016 Light breeze

None 6 none none no

28/09/2016 Strong wind

Constant rain

8 none none no Rain stopped by 12 noon.

29/09/2016 Strong wind

Showers 8 none none yes


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2.6 Limitations

Most of the survey area was accessible on the days of the survey. A short stretch of the highest areas of Laggen Gill in the Leadhills area of the Site could not be accessed by surveyors due to steep incline at NS 90560 18911.

Brief heavy rain showers occurred on some of the survey days in July 2015 as detailed in Table 2-3, which may have washed away some field signs for otter. However, otter spraints were detected on days where rain occurred. Under-recording of spraints and prints may have occurred due to the weather. It is however unlikely that weather had an impact on detectability of resting sites.

The accuracy of GPS devices, such as the Garmin eTrex30 used in this study can vary during a field survey. Some locations have been taken when the device indicated an accuracy of less than 30m.

An ecological study provides only a “snapshot” of the conditions prevailing at the time of survey. Lack of evidence of any one protected species in particular does not necessarily preclude them from being present onsite at a later date. Whilst it is considered unlikely that any significant evidence of protected or otherwise notable mammal species has been overlooked, due to the nature of the subjects of ecological surveys it is feasible that species that use the Site may not have been recorded by virtue of their seasonality, cryptic behaviour, habit or random chance. It is considered unlikely however, that additional surveys of the Site would materially alter the conclusions of this report.


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3.0 RESULTS

3.1 Otter Survey Results

Otter was found to be present within the survey area. To avoid sensitive information entering the public domain the findings of the otter field survey are shown on Drawing 2 in Confidential Annex B. Confidential Annex B should not be made publically available.

Two otter spraints were found along the Harry Burn within the Elvanfoot area of the Site.

Several old and fresh spraints were found between Collins Burn and Ellershie Burn within the Elvanfoot area of the Site.

Signs of otter activity were found along the River Clyde on the eastern boundary of the Elvanfoot area of the Site. An active resting site (otter holt) was found (Photograph 2) with fresh spraints and tracks (Photograph 1) present. Analysis of the spraint showed that crayfish (likely American signal crayfish (Pacifastacus leniusculus)10) was one of the prey species present. A further active resting site (holt) with fresh spraint present was found just outside the survey area (Photograph 3).

Photograph 1: Otter claw marks at bank of River Clyde

10 identified by an experienced SLR freshwater Ecologist from photos of otter feeding remains


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Photograph 2: Otter holt in bank of the River Clyde

Photograph 3: Otter holt in bank of the River Clyde; otter spraint visible inside holt

Signs of otter activity were found at Glengeith Burn within the Glengeith area of the Site including an active resting site (couch). Otter slides with claw marks were found near the resting site. A fresh spraint was found inside the couch. Further fresh and older spraints, feeding signs and tracks were found upstream and downstream from the couch. Notably several fresh spraints included crayfish prey remains with orange habitus and typical fresh otter spraint smell.

Three otter spraints were found at two locations along Laggen Gill, in the Leadhills area of the Site, all fresh and on rocks within the watercourse.

Within the survey area habitat along all watercourses of a permanent nature, was found to be suitable for otter.

3.2 Water Vole Survey Results

No field signs of water vole were found during the surveys.


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Presence of suitable habitat within the survey area is very limited, with most of the streams being steep and fast flowing with cobble/pebble substrate and few areas of slow flow and deeper pools.

Potentially suitable habitat for water voles is present in places within the Elvanfoot area. For example, between Harry Burn, Collins Burn and a small tributary to the River Clyde to the north of Collins Burn, there are wet areas containing shallow ditches at lower elevations. Here the flow of the three streams is slower due to the less steep incline and vegetation is dense at the banks of the streams. The habitat here is potentially suitable for burrowing water voles, but flow is fast. The structure of the Harry Burn here is ditch-like and straight for approx. 200m, where it joins the Collins Burn as shown in Photograph 4. At higher elevations Harry Burn becomes less suitable for water vole due to fast flow and less availability of burrowing habitat. At the top of the hills there are some areas of rush beds, which offer habitat which is potentially suitable for water vole, but the ditches within the areas of rushes were mostly found to be dry and unsuitable. Collins Burn has softer peaty banks and overall slower flow, some of it underneath heavily vegetated peaty overhangs (Photograph 5). This stream offers suitable habitat for water vole at lower elevations.

Photograph 4: Harry Burn (lower elevation)

Habitat suitability for water vole within the Leadhills is low. For the Glengeith area potentially suitable water vole habitat is present on the Glenochar Burn, as it has a mixture of long rush and shorter grass areas, with potential burrowing habitat present. No signs of water vole were however found in this area.


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Photograph 5: Collins Burn (lower elevation)

3.3 Badger Survey Results

No field signs of badger were found during the surveys.

The majority of habitats onsite are of limited suitability for badger. The Site contains mostly open upland habitat with wet ground present, offering limited suitability for setts and foraging. A small strip of woodland and surrounding grazed fields in the north eastern part of the Glengeith area, just south of Elvanfoot village (NS9517217020) offers some habitat of higher suitability within the survey area.

No signs of badger activity were noted in the former quarry area adjacent to the A702 just to the south of the Glenochar Burn.

To the east of the Site the River Clyde and the A74 motorway effectively form barriers between the Site and the woodland plantations to the east.

3.4 Incidental Records

A summary table of all incidental records of protected or notable species onsite is provided in Annex A. The only incidental record relating to a notable mammal species was a hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) that was found dead on the B7040.


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4.0 DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS

Within the survey area, habitat along all surveyed watercourses is considered to be potentially suitable for otter. The main areas where otter activity was detected were along the River Clyde and Glengeith Burn. This is likely due to food abundance in the form of crayfish (likely American signal crayfish (Pacifastacus leniusculus)), which formed the main constituent of most of the fresh otter spraints found along these two watercourses. Two resting sites were found within the survey area, a holt and a couch. One further resting site was found just beyond the survey area boundary, which is included in this report due to its close proximity and limitations in accuracy of GPS. The presence of two otter spraints on Harry Burn and two spraints on Laggen Gill indicates that these burns are also part of an active otter territory. Otters are highly mobile large mammals and use different parts of their territories during different parts of the year, dependant on factors such as breeding condition and food availability. It is therefore possible that other parts of the Site will be used by otters at different times of the year, where suitable habitat but few or no field signs were found during this study.

No signs of water voles were found within the survey area and most suitable habitat for this species is limited to the Elvanfoot and Glenochar Burn areas of the Site. Water voles are small mammals, which can move into new areas of suitable habitat along watercourses, where populations are present nearby. A radiation into the survey area from other populations of this species is unlikely in the short term, but would be possible in the longer term, if populations are present in the wider area.

Badgers were not found to occur within the survey area and most of the habitats within the survey area are of limited suitability. Badgers are large mammals, capable of long-distance movement to find new territories. The plantation woodlands to the east of the Site are likely to offer habitat of higher suitability for badger, but the motorway and to some extent the Clyde River may prevent badgers moving into the Site from the east. A strip of woodland in the west of the Site, which lies outwith the badger survey area due to its distance from any proposed wind farm infrastructure, may offer suitable badger habitat. Further potentially suitable habitat may be present around the plantation woodland to the north west of the Site. The B797 and Glengonnar Water lie between the woodland and the Site, but do not form a significant barrier to prevent movement badger onto the Site from the neighbouring areas. It is therefore possible that badgers from other areas may occasionally move onto the Site from the west or north west. Use of the Site by badger other than the occasional animal passing through is unlikely however, due to the low quality of habitat present.


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5.0 CLOSURE

This report has been prepared by SLR Consulting Limited with all reasonable skill, care and diligence, and taking account of the manpower and resources devoted to it by agreement with the client. Information reported herein is based on the interpretation of data collected and has been accepted in good faith as being accurate and valid.

This report is for the exclusive use of Innogy Renewables UK Limited; no warranties or guarantees are expressed or should be inferred by any third parties. This report may not be relied upon by other parties without written consent from SLR.

SLR disclaims any responsibility to the client and others in respect of any matters outside the agreed scope of the work.


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Annex A – Incidental Species Records

Table A-1: Other Species - Incidental Records

Date Species Field sign Type

Grid Reference Description Notes

30/07/2015 common lizard (Zootoca vivipara)

live sighting NS 90652 19583

29/07/2015 hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus)

roadkill NS 91504 16216 dead on road


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CONFIDENTIAL Annex B – Otter Survey Results

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