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Ditch 19 is suitable for Water Voles. The bank side vegetation is dominated by Phragmites (Common Reed) with occasional tall grasses, both of which provide cover and suitable foraging. The dense vegetation cover would restrict burrowing. Water depth is approximately 1-2m and heavily shaded by vegetation. There are small areas of open water.
Ditch 20 Assessment of Water Vole Habitat Suitability for Ditch 20 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 20 is suitable for Water Voles. The bank side vegetation is dominated by Phragmites (Common Reed) with occasional tall grasses, both of which provide cover and suitable foraging. The dense vegetation cover would restrict burrowing. Water depth is approximately 1-2m and heavily shaded by vegetation. There are small areas of open water.
Ditch 21 Assessment of Water Vole Habitat Suitability for Ditch 21 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 21 is suitable for Water Voles. The bank side vegetation is dominated by Phragmites (Common Reed) with occasional tall grasses and arable crop escapes, both of which provide cover and suitable foraging. The dense vegetation cover would restrict burrowing. Water depth is approximately 1-2m and heavily shaded by vegetation. There are small areas of open water.
East Anglia Offshore Wind Limited
Water Vole and Otter Technical Report 854188 (Rev 02)