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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
Assessment
Unknown Unknown Suitable
Ditch 17 is suitable for Water Voles. The bank side vegetation is dominated by Phragmites (Common Reed) with occasional grasses, both of which provide cover and suitable foraging. The dense vegetation cover would restrict burrowing. Water depth is >1m but totally shaded by the vegetation.
Ditch 18 Assessment of Water Vole Habitat Suitability for Ditch 18 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
Unknown Unknown Suitable
Ditch 18 is suitable for Water Voles. The bank side vegetation is dominated by Phragmites (Common Reed) with occasional grasses, both of which provide cover and suitable foraging. The dense vegetation cover would restrict burrowing. Water depth is approximately 0.5 but totally shaded by the vegetation.
Ditch 19 Assessment of Water Vole Habitat Suitability for Ditch 19 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 East Anglia Offshore Wind Limited
Water Vole and Otter Technical Report 854188 (Rev 02)