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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
Unknown Unknown Suitable
Ditch 12 is suitable for Water Voles. The bank side vegetation is dominated by Phragmites (Common Reed) with occasional tall herbs and grasses all of which provide cover and suitable foraging. The banks are shallow and the dense vegetation cover would restrict burrowing. There is substantial open water.
Ditch 13 Assessment of Water Vole Habitat Suitability for Ditch 13 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
Assessment
No management regime in place
Suitable
Ditch 13 is suitable for Water Voles. The bank side vegetation is dominated by Phragmites (Common Reed) with occasional tall herbs and grasses all of which provide cover and suitable foraging. The banks are steep however, the dense vegetation cover would restrict burrowing.
Ditch 14 Assessment of Water Vole Habitat Suitability for Ditch 14 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
Assessment
No management regime in place
East Anglia Offshore Wind Limited
Water Vole and Otter Technical Report 854188 (Rev 02)