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Ditch 14 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 suitable for burrowing.
Ditch 15 Assessment of Water Vole Habitat Suitability for Ditch 15 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
Unknown Unknown Suitable (Sub-optimal)
Ditch 15 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 dense vegetation cover would restrict burrowing and current water depth is <0.3m.
Ditch 16 Assessment of Water Vole Habitat Suitability for Ditch 16 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 x
Assessment
Unknown Unknown Suitable
Ditch 16 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 dense vegetation cover would restrict burrowing. Water depth is >1m but totally shaded by the Common Reed.
Ditch 17 Assessment of Water Vole Habitat Suitability for Ditch 17
East Anglia Offshore Wind Limited
Water Vole and Otter Technical Report 854188 (Rev 02)