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Free from predation and competition (and no stock poaching)
Appropriate management regime Overall Assessment of Suitability
Unknown Unknown Unsuitable
Ditch 63 is unsuitable for Water Voles. It is a concrete road drainage ditch like Ditch 60. Suitable riparian vegetation is limited, although more so than Ditch 60. The ditch is completely dry and likely to be that way all year except during heavy rain.
Ditch 64 and 65 Access was not possible to these ditches.
Ditch 66 Assessment of Water Vole Habitat Suitability for Ditch 66 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 66 is suitable for Water Voles. It is a small section of a field drainage ditch with steep banks suitable for burrowing. Suitable riparian vegetation is dominated by reeds and tall grasses. The ditch is heavily shaded except for the survey area.
Ditch 67 Assessment of Water Vole Habitat Suitability for Ditch 67 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)
Assessment X
Assessment X
East Anglia Offshore Wind Limited
Water Vole and Otter Technical Report 854188 (Rev 02)