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Free from predation and competition (and no stock poaching)
Appropriate management regime Overall Assessment of Suitability
Unknown Unknown Suitable
Ditch 24 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 25 Assessment of Water Vole Habitat Suitability for Ditch 25 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 25 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 <0.3m and the ditch is dry at the western end. The water level is heavily shaded by vegetation. There are no areas of open water.
Ditch 26 Assessment of Water Vole Habitat Suitability for Ditch 26 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
East Anglia Offshore Wind Limited
Water Vole and Otter Technical Report 854188 (Rev 02)