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Ditch 22 Assessment of Water Vole Habitat Suitability for Ditch 22 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 22 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 0.5m and heavily shaded by vegetation. There are no areas of open water.
Ditch 23 Assessment of Water Vole Habitat Suitability for Ditch 23 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 23 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 1m and heavily shaded by vegetation. There are no areas of open water.
Ditch 24 Assessment of Water Vole Habitat Suitability for Ditch 24 Factor
Water Quality Stable/Long term water
Bank suitable for burrowing (Critical) Suitable vegetation (Critical) Un-shaded
East Anglia Offshore Wind Limited
Water Vole and Otter Technical Report 854188 (Rev 02)