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Assessment of Water Vole Habitat Suitability for Ditch 3 Factor
Water Quality Stable/Long term water
Bank suitable for burrowing (Critical) Suitable vegetation (Critical) Un-shaded
Free from predation and competition (and no stock poaching)
Appropriate management regime Overall Assessment of Suitability
X X
Unknown Unknown Unsuitable
Ditch 3 is unsuitable for Water Voles. It is very shallow (almost dry), fully shaded by overhanging trees and lacks suitable vegetation for cover and foraging.
Ditch 4
Assessment of Water Vole Habitat Suitability for Ditch 4 Factor
Water Quality Stable/Long term water
Bank suitable for burrowing (Critical) Suitable vegetation (Critical) Un-shaded
Free from predation and competition (and no stock poaching)
Appropriate management regime Overall Assessment of Suitability
X X
Unknown Unknown Unsuitable
Ditch 4 is unsuitable for Water Voles. It is very shallow (almost dry), fully shaded by overhanging trees and lacks suitable vegetation for cover and foraging.
Pond 5
Assessment of Water Vole Habitat Suitability for Pond 5 Factor
Water Quality Stable/Long term water
Bank suitable for burrowing (Critical) Suitable vegetation (Critical) Un-shaded
Free from predation and competition (and no stock poaching)
Appropriate management regime
X X
Unknown Unknown
Assessment X X
Assessment X
Assessment X
East Anglia Offshore Wind Limited
Water Vole and Otter Technical Report 854188 (Rev 02)