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Free from predation and competition (and no stock poaching)
Appropriate management regime Overall Assessment of Suitability
Unknown Unknown Suitable (Sub-optimal)
Ditch 39 is suitable for Water Voles. Despite this it is currently sub-optimal due to the lack of water. Dense reeds that restrict burrowing dominate the vegetation at the southern end. The banks are generally shallow. Broadleaved woodland and long grasses border the ditch.
Ditch 40 Assessment of Water Vole Habitat Suitability for Ditch 40 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 40 is suitable for Water Voles. Despite this it is currently sub-optimal due to the lack of water, especially at the northern end. Dense reeds that restrict burrowing dominate the vegetation at the southern end. The banks are generally shallow. Broadleaved woodland and long grasses border the ditch. The northern section is slightly cattle poached.
Ditch 41 Assessment of Water Vole Habitat Suitability for Ditch 41 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 Unsuitable Ditch 41 is currently unsuitable for Water Voles. It is completely dry.
Assessment X
Assessment X
East Anglia Offshore Wind Limited
Water Vole and Otter Technical Report 854188 (Rev 02)