Survey of hedgerows at Barton Farm, Winchester Elizabeth McKay...

Survey of hedgerows at

Barton Farm, Winchester

Elizabeth McKay BA MIEEM

Clare FitzGibbon BA MA PhD MIEEM

20th September 2002

Ecoscope Applied Ecologists Willow Mere House

Compass Point Business Park Stocks Bridge Way,

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St Ives
Cambridgeshire PE27 5JL

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Cala Homes (South) Ltd Burgan House

The Causeway, Staines Middlesex, TW18 3PR

Ecoscope Applied Ecologists is the Corporate name of Ecoscope Applied Ecologists Ltd and Ecoscope Conservation

Notice to Interested Parties

To achieve the study objectives stated in this report, we were required to base our conclusions on the best information available during the period of the investigation and within the limits prescribed by our client in the agreement.

No investigative method can completely eliminate the possibility of obtaining partially imprecise or incomplete information. Thus, we cannot guarantee that the investigations completely defined the degree or extent of e.g. species abundances or habitat management efficacy described in the report.

Survey of hedgerows at Barton Farm, Winchester

CONTENTS

0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY............................................................................................. 2

1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................... 3

2 METHODS....................................................................................................................... 4

3 RESULTS......................................................................................................................... 5

4 EVALUATION................................................................................................................ 7

5 RECOMMENDATIONS ................................................................................................ 8

6 REFERENCES ................................................................................................................ 8

APPENDIX 1: TARGET NOTES.......................................................................................... 9

P329 / hedgerow report.v2 Ecoscope Applied Ecologists. 20/09/02 1


0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

0.1 Ecoscope Applied Ecologists were commissioned by Cala Homes to carry out a survey of the hedgerows on Barton Farm, near Winchester, to determine whether any of the hedgerows meet the criteria for protection under the 1997 Hedgerow Regulations (i.e. whether they are of national importance).

0.2 Hedgerow 11 is the only hedgerow to qualify as a nationally important hedgerow according to sections 7 & 8 of Part II of the Criteria of the 1997 Hedgerow Regulations.

0.3 Hedgerows 1, 8, 9, 10, 12, 18 and 24, are very likely to be regarded as locally important hedgerows (on at least a district level) on account of their species diversity and associated features.

0.4 Hedgerows 2, 17, 21 and 22 also have a reasonable species diversity but a low number of associated features.

0.5 Whilst other hedgerows around the site are not species-rich, they still provide valuable nesting and feeding habitat for a variety of wildlife species, and navigational corridors for species such as bats. In particular hedgerows 2, 3, 4, 12, 13, 14, 16 and 17 provide habitat for Birds of Conservation Concern Red List bird species. These could be considered to be ‘ecologically important’ and their retention and suitable management is recommended.

0.6 Whilst the species diversity of the hedgerows, in general, is relatively good in local terms, the number of associated features is generally low. In particular, few of the hedgerows support standard trees and the level of connectivity with other hedgerows is generally low. This is because the site consists mainly of large intensively farmed arable fields where some hedgerows have been removed in the past.



1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Ecoscope Applied Ecologists were commissioned by Cala Homes to carry out a survey of the hedgerows on Barton Farm, near Winchester, to determine whether any of the hedgerows meet the ecological criteria (ie under sections 6 and 7 of Part II) for protection under the 1997 Hedgerow Regulations (i.e. whether any are of national importance).

1.2 A measure of statutory protection is afforded to hedgerows under the Hedgerow Regulations 1997, where their ecological and archaeological features are shown to be ‘important’. Removal of ‘important’ hedgerows requires consent from the local planning authorities, except in certain prescribed circumstances such as the need to gain access.

1.3 The importance of hedgerows can be assessed according to the criteria identified in Part II of Schedule 1 to the Hedgerows Regulations 1997. A hedgerow is identified as being ‘important’ if it has existed for 30 years or more and satisfies at least one of eight criteria. Five criteria apply to archaeological features and can mostly be addressed by scrutinising historical maps and records. The remaining criteria apply to ecological features and are listed below. This report assesses the ecological importance of hedgerows only.

1.4 A hedgerow is identified as ‘ecologically important’ if it satisfies one of the following three criteria:

• Criteria 6 : contain certain categories of species of birds, animals or plants listed in the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 or the British Red Data Books

• Criteria 7: The hedgerow includes:

(a) at least 7 schedule 3 woody species, on average in a 30 metre length;

(b) at least 6 schedule 3 woody species, on average in a 30 metre length and has at least 3 associated features;

(c) at least 6 schedule 3 woody species, on average in a 30 metre length, including a Black Poplar tree, or Large-leaved Lime, or Small-leaved Lime or Wild Service tree;

(d) at least 5 schedule 3 woody species, on average in a 30 metre length and has at least 4 associated features.

The associated features are:

(i) a bank or wall which supports the hedgerow along at least one half of its length;

(ii) gaps which do not exceed 10% of the length of the hedgerow;

(iii) on average, at least one tree per 50 metres;



(iv) at least 3 schedule 2 woodland species within one metre, in any direction, of the outermost edges of the hedgerow;

(v) a ditch along at least one half of the length of the hedgerow;

(vi) connections with other hedgerows, woods or ponds scoring 4 points or more (where a connection to another hedgerow scores 1 and a connection to a broadleaf wood or pond scores 2); or

(vii) a parallel hedgerow within 15 metres of the hedgerow.

• criteria 8: Run alongside a bridleway, footpath, road used as a public path, or a byway open to all traffic and includes at least 4 woody species, on average, in a 30 metre length and has at least 2 of the associated features listed at (i) to (vi) above.

2 METHODS

2.1 The hedgerows at Barton Farm were surveyed on the 16th of August 2002 to determine whether they are ‘ecologically important’ under the 1997 Hedgerow Regulations.

2.2 Woody species, field layer species, associated features and the average number of woody species per hedgerow were recorded on hedgerow recording forms. The recording form has been devised to record all features relevant to determining whether hedgerows conform to the 1997 Hedgerow Regulations Criteria.

2.3 In accordance with these regulations, regular 30m sections of each hedgerow were sampled i.e. woody species were recorded for 30m out of every 100m in order to sample the hedgerow in a systematic way. The average number of species for each hedgerow was derived by totalling the number of species recorded and dividing by the number of sections. This gives an average to compare with the Hedgerow Regulations criteria.

2.4 Only when the average number of species is 5 or more are associated features taken into account. An average of 5 woody species and 4 associated features are needed for a nationally important hedgerow. The only exception to this is when the hedgerow runs alongside a footpath or bridleway. In this case only 4 woody species and 2 associated features are needed. Hedgerows failing to meet national criteria may still have local importance.

2.5 Scientific names for plant species are not recorded in the main text but are included in the target notes for each hedgerow (Appendix 1).



3 RESULTS

3.1 Hedgerow 11 (see Figure 1 for location) alongside the public footpath is the only hedgerow which qualifies as a nationally important hedgerow. It meets the minimum requirement (for hedgerows running alongside footpaths) of an average of four woody species per 30m length and two associated features (Table 3.1). The associated features were: less than 10% gaps, three connections with other hedgerows and two connections with small woods (copses) at either end (i.e. good connectivity). The total number of native woody species was eight (see target notes). However it only just narrowly qualifies by virtue of its association with the footpath, and there are other hedgerows on the site which have an equal or greater diversity of species and associated features but do not run alongside footpaths. As a result they do not qualify as nationally important.

3.2 Hedgerow 12, in particular, has five species per 30m section and two associated features (four associated features needed for national importance when not alongside a footpath) but fails the national criteria because it does not run alongside a footpath. The total number of woody species was nine.

3.3 Hedgerow 24 also has four species per 30m and two associated features. The total number of woody species was seven.

3.4 Other hedgerows may also have a high number of species overall but the diversity is not always represented well in the 30m sections sampled, reflecting the limitations of the methodology.

3.5 Hedgerow 1, for example, has at least 13 native species overall, but has been heavily invaded by non-native species such as Norway Maple and Sycamore which outcompete other species and reduce the diversity of the hedgerow. The average number of species per 30m section (three) seems low considering that the overall species diversity is good. The hedgerow is a long one, running alongside a large arable field. It is possible that intervening field boundaries which would normally divide the length of the hedgerow have been removed giving a misleadingly high number of species because the hedgerow is so long. The hedgerow has only two associated features.

3.6 Hedgerows 9 and 10 alongside the small Beech wood also have good diversity. Nine and seven species were recorded in total (respectively) with an average of three species for both. The number of associated features was high (four) in both cases. These include: standard trees in the hedgerow, good connectivity to other hedgerows and the adjacent woodland, and less than 10% gaps. The footpath also runs alongside hedgerow 9.

3.7 Hedgerow 18, alongside the Council Yard, has a good species diversity, with eight species in a relatively short length (average of three species). Its value is increased by the fact that it runs alongside a footpath and also by the presence of an adjacent strip of species-rich calcareous grassland. It also has two other associated features – less than 10% gaps and good connectivity with other hedgerows and small woodlands.



3.8 Hedgerow 8 has a high number of species overall (seven) considering its short length (average 3-4) and two associated features: less than 10% gaps and good connectivity with other hedgerows and small woods.

Table 3.1: Summary table for Hedgerow 11.

Woody Species Section 1 Section 2 Section 3

Field Rose Rosa Arvensis x

Hawthorn Crataegus monogyna x x x

Blackthorn Prunus spinosa x x x

Elder Sambucus nigra x x

Privet Ligustrum vulgare x x x

Dogwood Cornus sanguinea x

Totals: 4 5 4

Average: 4

Associated Features:

1) Gaps of less than 10% length

2) Connections with 3 hedgerows and 2 woods

3.9 Hedgerow 2 has a good species mix - ten species overall and an average of three species. However, it becomes very gappy towards its eastern end and only has one associated feature.

3.10 Hedgerow 17 has a reasonable species mix, with six species in total (average of three per 30m section) but has only one associated feature.

3.11 Hedgerows 21 and 22 have four and six species in total respectively with an average of three species each. There are no features associated with either hedgerow.

3.12 All other hedgerows are relatively species-poor and / or very gappy. There are also garden edge hedgerows which are mainly ornamental and therefore comprise mostly non-native species. Other field boundaries either small woods or open edges have been target noted. The woods are described in the Phase 1 survey.

3.13 Evaluation of the hedgerows with respect to criteria 6 of the Hedgerow Regulations (1997) suggests that some of the hedgerows may be ecologically important as a result of the presence of declining bird species. No bird species listed on Schedule 1 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 were recorded on the hedgerows during the breeding bird surveys. However, a number of Red List (Birds of Conservation



Concern, BoCC, Gregory et al., 2002) bird species have been recorded on or near hedgerows within the site (Hedgerows H2, H3, H4, H12, H13, H14, H16 and H17; see Ecoscope, 2002 for further details). These are species whose breeding population or whose breeding range has contracted by 50% or more in the preceding 25 years. The Hedgerow Regulations criteria refer to the 1990 Red Data Birds in Britain which is now out of date and consequently the BoCC criteria may be more applicable in this situation. Consequently, hedgerows supporting BoCC Red List species could be considered to be ‘ecologically important’ and their retention and suitable management recommended.

3.14 Due to the nature of the surrounding habitat, it is thought unlikely that any of the hedgerows provide habitat for any species listed on Schedule 5 or 8 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act (Ecoscope, 2001). Although bats (listed on Schedule 5) were recorded flying along several of the hedgerows, none of the hedgerows is considered likely to support bat roosts

4 EVALUATION

4.1 Hedgerow 11 is the only hedgerow to qualify as a nationally important hedgerow according to the 1997 Hedgerow Regulations.

4.2 Hedgerows 1, 8, 9, 10, 12, 18 and 24 are likely to be locally important hedgerows (on at least a district level) on account of their species diversity and associated features.

4.3 Hedgerows 2, 17, 21 and 22 also have a reasonable species diversity but a low number of associated features.

4.4 Hedgerows 2, 3, 4, 12, 13, 14, 16 and 17 currently provide habitat for BoCC Red List bird species.

4.5 Whilst other hedgerows around the site are not species-rich, they still provide valuable nesting and feeding habitat for a variety of wildlife species, and navigational corridors for species such as bats.

4.6 Whilst the species diversity of the hedgerows, in general, is relatively good in local terms, the number of associated features is generally low. In particular, few of the hedgerows support standard trees and the level of connectivity with other hedgerows is generally low. This is because the site consists mainly of large intensively farmed arable fields and it is likely that some hedgerows have been removed in the past.

4.7 Species such as Beech, Dogwood, Spindle, Privet and Buckthorn, all of which were common in these hedgerows, reflect the calcareous soils.



5 RECOMMENDATIONS

5.1 Hedgerow 11, which is nationally important, and runs alongside the footpath, should be retained. Permission is needed from the Local Authority for the removal of hedgerows deemed important under the Hedgerow Regulations 1997.

5.2 Hedgerows 1, 8, 9, 10, 12, 18 and 24 are also relatively good hedgerows (of at least district value) and are strongly recommended for retention. Hedgerows 9 and 10, in particular, run alongside a bridleway and mature Beech wood. These hedgerows are not species-rich but provide valuable wildlife foraging and habitat.

5.3 Hedgerows 2, 3, 4, 12, 13, 14, 16 and 17 currently provide habitat for BoCC Red List bird species and therefore should be retained.

5.4 As far as possible, all other hedgerows should be retained as they have value as habitat for wildlife. In addition, their value could be enhanced by suitable management (e.g. replanting of gaps, reduced cutting frequency, rotational cycle of laying / trimming, etc.) and additional planting. In particular, standard trees are currently lacking from the hedgerows and would be beneficial.

6 REFERENCES

Ecoscope (2001) Ecological Scoping Survey of Barton Farm, Winchester. Ecoscope, St Ives, Cambs. Unpublished report to Cala Homes.

Ecoscope (2002) Breeding Bird Survey of Barton Farm, Winchester. Ecoscope, St Ives, Cambs. Unpublished report to Cala Homes.

Gregory, RD, NI Wilkinson., DG Noble, JA Robinson, AF Brown, J. Hughes, D. Procter, DW Gibbons, and CA Galbraith (2002) The population status of birds in the United Kingdom, Channel Islands and Isle of Man: an analysis of conservation concern 2002-2007. British Birds 95: 410-448.



APPENDIX 1: TARGET NOTES

H1

Hedgerow runs parallel with the Andover Rd with ornamental trees on the wide road verge. The hedgerow, though continuous for large sections has more than 10% gaps. The hedgerow is tall bushy and untrimmed with young Sycamore Acer pseudoplatanus and Norway Maple Acer platanoides trees and occasional Ash Fraxinus excelsior and Silver Birch Betula pendula. Good species diversity but failing to meet criteria for national importance. (The Norway Maple and Sycamore have invaded large sections of the hedgerow). Connections with 2 other hedgerows only and small copse at the southern end.

Other woody species:-

Dog Rose Rosa canina, Privet Ligustrum vulgare, Dogwood Cornus sanguinea, Guelder Rose Viburnum opulus, Spindle Euonymus europaeus, Blackthorn Prunus spinosa, Elder Sambucus nigra, English Elm Ulmus procera, Field Maple Acer campestre, Hawthorn Crataegus monogyna, Privet, Buckthorn Rhamnus cathartica, Domestic Apple Malus domestica, Bramble Rubus fruticosus agg.

Field Layer Species:-

Bramble Rubus fruticosus, Yarrow Achillea millefolium, Canadian Goldenrod Solidago Canadensis, Agrimony Agrimonia eupatoria, Yellow Archangel Lamiastrum galeobdolon, Lord’s and Ladies Arum maculatum, Dog’s Mercury Mercurialis perennis, Wood False-Brome Brachypodium sylvaticum, Woody Nightshade Solanum dulcamara, Hogweed Heracleum sphondylium, Ground Elder Aegopodium podagraria, White Bryony Bryonia dioica, Nettle Urtica dioica, Ivy Hedera helix.

Average number of species: 3

H2

Tall, bushy, untrimmed hedgerow with no standards, alongside Well House Lane. Very gappy towards the eastern end. Has reasonable mix of species – see below - but not enough to be nationally important – very few associated features.

Woody species:-

Hawthorn (frequent), Dogwood, Elder, Beech Fagus sylvatica, Privet, Buckthorn, Ash, Goat Willow Salix caprea, Dog Rose and Guelder Rose.

Field layer species:-

Nettle, Bramble, Hedge Bedstraw Galium mollugo, Hedge Bindweed Calystegia sepium, Dog’s Mercury, Field Bindweed Convolvulus arvensis, Travellers Joy Clematis vitalba, Ground Ivy Glechoma hederacea.

Average number of species:- 3



H3

This is more of a scrub bank beside the road than a hedgerow. It consist of an incomplete line of bushes grading into scrub, over False Oat-grass Arrhenatherum elatius and would not qualify as nationally important. Low connectivity with other hedgerows. No standard trees.

Woody species:-

Beech (frequent), Hawthorn, Ash, Buckthorn, Bramble, Field Maple, Dogwood, Blackthorn and Elder.


False Oat-grass, Ivy, Nettle.

H4

Hedgeline consisting only of scattered Elder bushes.

H5

Short, continuous bushy hedgerow. Mainly Hawthorn.

H6

Very gappy hedgerow. Predominantly Elder bushes with occasional Hawthorn, and Dogwood.

Average number of species: <3.

H7

Very short section of hedgerow alongside the Railway. Very tall with a mature Ash tree in the northern-most corner and other tall trees. Continuous. Low connectivity with other hedgerows. Too few species to be nationally important.

Woody species:-

Ash, Sycamore, Hawthorn, Wild Rose Rosa arvensis and Common Lime Tilia x vulgaris.


H8

Short, untrimmed, continuous hedgerow – adjoins scrub alongside the railway. One young Sycamore tree, otherwise no standards. Whilst the number of species within this short section of hedgerow is reasonable, and its connectivity good, it does not qualify for national importance.

Woody species:-

Blackthorn, Elm, Hawthorn, Dog Rose, Dogwood, Buckthorn.



Field layer:-

Nettle, Traveller’s Joy, Woody Nightshade.


H9

This hedgerow runs alongside a small elongated mature Beech wood and tends to merge with it. The sides of the hedgerow are trimmed and the hedgerow is mainly continuous. The hedgerow has a good species diversity – though failing to meet national criteria. It runs alongside a footpath and has a high number of associated features.

Woody species:-

Mature Beech, Ash, Blackthorn, Wych Elm Ulmus glabra, Hawthorn, Dogwood, Holly Ilex aquifolium, Sycamore, Privet, and Field Rose.


Hedge Bindweed, Ivy, Lord’s and Ladies, Wood False-brome, Agrimony.


H10

This hedgerow runs parallel with hedgerow 9 along the south side of the wood and is similarly mainly continuous with sides trimmed and standard Beech. Species diversity is also good, though not of national importance, and the number of associated features is also good.

Woody species:-

Blackthorn, Wych Elm, Hawthorn, Holly, Spindle, Buckthorn, Sycamore, Privet and Field Rose.


Traveller’s Joy, Hedge Bedstraw, Bramble, Ivy.


H11

This hedgerow just meets the criteria for national importance by virtue of its proximity to the footpath which runs parallel to the hedgerow. Such hedgerows which have at least 4 species on average in a 30 metre length and at least 2 associated features qualify for national importance. This hedgerow meets the minimum criteria of 4 species per 30m and 2 associated features – namely less than 10% gaps, three connections with other hedgerows and two connections with small woods (copses) either end. However, it only just narrowly qualifies.



Woody species:-

Ash, Blackthorn, Elder, Hawthorn, Dogwood, Spindle, Sycamore, Privet, Field Rose and Copper Beech Fagus sylvatica purpurea (planted in front of the hedgerow).


Ivy, Nettle, Cleavers Galium aparine, Hogweed, Bramble.


H12

Continuous hedgerow, managed by trimming. No standards. Runs alongside a private track. The species diversity is good and it has an average of 5 species per 30m length – the minimum for nationally important hedgerows. However it has only 2 associated features and 4 are normally necessary for a nationally important hedgerows (unless alongside a public footpath or bridleway). There are no standard trees. The hedgerow narrowly fails to qualify for the national criteria.

Woody species:-

Ash, Blackthorn, Elder, Hawthorn, Dogwood, Spindle, Yew Taxus baccata, Privet, Field Rose, Bramble.


Nettle, Traveller’s Joy, Bramble, Cleavers, Creeping Soft–grass Holcus mollis, False Oat-grass.

Average number of species: 5.

Associated features: 2.

H13

Discontinuous, species poor hedgerow with no standards. Has been maintained by trimming.

Woody species:-

Hawthorn (dominant), Blackthorn, Elder and Field Rose (locally frequent) and Wych Elm (occasional).


H14

Short, discontinuous garden edge hedgerow. Mature Sycamore and occasional young Ash.

Woody species:-

Blackthorn, Hawthorn, Holly.




H15

This short length of discontinuous hedgerow runs alongside the railway and merges with railway scrub and woodland.

Woody species:-

Blackthorn, Elder, Wych Elm, Hawthorn, Dogwood, Dog Rose, Privet.


H16

Continuous, untrimmed, tall, hedgerow running alongside the allotments. Hawthorn dominated. No standards.

Woody species:-

Hawthorn, Elder, Blackthorn, Ash, Dog Rose, Holly.


H17

This relatively short section of tall bushy hedgerow merges with the railway scrub. Species diversity is reasonable and there is an adjacent footpath. However, other associated features are lacking.

Woody species:-

Blackthorn, Hawthorn, Dogwood, Dog Rose, Privet, Buckthorn.


H18

Short section of continuous hedgerow with a good species diversity running along an embankment adjacent to the Council Yard. A bridleway runs alongside. The hedgerow has a good species diversity and just fails to qualify for national importance (on the basis of species and associated features when a hedgerow runs alongside a footpath).

The hedgerow is also associated with a strip of species-rich calcareous grassland running alongside the footpath. Species include: Greater Knapweed Centaurea scabiosa, Field Scabious Knautia arvensis, Hedge Bedstraw, Yarrow, Marjoram Origanum vulgare, Black Knapweed Centaurea nigra, Burnet Saxifrage Pimpinella saxifraga, Red Bartsia Odontites verna, Agrimony.



Woody species:-

Ash, Blackthorn, Hawthorn, Dogwood, Yew, Dog Rose, Bramble Privet, Buckthorn, Sycamore.


Wood False-brome, Ivy, Traveller’s Joy.


H19

This hedgerow is outside the site boundary and is only described briefly. It is discontinuous with sides trimmed and grades into a wooded embankment alongside the road. (See phase 1 survey – target note 25). The footpath runs alongside (and cuts through) and there are standard trees. However species diversity is relatively poor.

Woody species:-

Ash, Blackthorn, Hawthorn, Dogwood, Buckthorn, Sycamore.


H20

Garden edge hedgerow – species poor (off the site).

H21

Tall, continuous, relatively species poor hedgerow, lacking in associated features.

Woody species:-

Blackthorn, Hawthorn (dominant), Silver Birch, Buckthorn, Bramble.


Wood False-brome , False Oat-grass.


H22

Tall, discontinuous, bushy hedgerow with average species diversity. Lacks associated features.

Woody species:-

Ash, Blackthorn, Hawthorn, Dogwood, Hazel Corylus avellana, Dog Rose, Spindle.




Bramble, Traveller’s Joy.


H23

A relatively short and incomplete hedgerow with mature Beech and Sycamore at the northern end, grading to a much lower hedgerow moving south. Species diversity is relatively poor and there are few associated features.

Woody species:-

Blackthorn, Elder, Bramble, Wych Elm, Hawthorn, Beech and Sycamore.

Ground Flora:-

Nettle, Ivy, Lord’s and Ladies.

Average number of Species: 2.

H24

This hedgerow adjoins a mature woodland on an embankment alongside London Road. The sides of the hedgerow have been trimmed and the hedgerow is very tall and continuous with Sycamore and Beech standards. Species diversity is relatively good, though the number of associated features is low.

Woody species:-

Blackthorn, Elm, Hawthorn, Dog Rose, Dogwood, Beech, Norway Maple, Privet, Sycamore.


Lord’s and Ladies, Wood Avens Geum urbanum.


H25

A fairly continuous untrimmed hedgerow. Species-poor – Hawthorn and Blackthorn dominated. Other species include occasional Elder, Dog Rose and Privet. Field layer species include False Oat-grass, Ivy, Nettle, Traveller’s Joy and Cow Parsley.

Other Field Boundaries

Please refer to Phase 1 survey for more details on the following features.

T1

Open edge alongside the Andover Rd. Regular Sycamore standards.



T2

Open edge alongside the Andover Rd. Mature regularly spaced Sycamore standards with occasional young Ash and Hawthorn.

T3

Trees around Barton Farm – no hedgerows.

T4

Garden edge trees and shrubs. Short section of ornamental hedgerow – Privet, Hawthorn and Box.

T5

Railway woodland and scrub.

T6

Open garden edge – no hedgerow.

T7

Scattered railway scrub – no hedgerow.

T8

Line of widely spaced young Beech trees.

T9

Fringe of mature trees and scrub adjoining garden –Sycamore, Beech and Common Lime.

T10

Garden edge - no hedgerow.


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Figure 1. Location of hedgerows (H1-H25) and other field boundaries (T1-T10) at Barton Farm, W inchester. Draw n By: CF Project No: P329 Version: 1 Date: 20/09/02

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Figure 1. Phase 1 survey of Barton Farm

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