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Ditch 67 is suitable for Water Voles. It is a field drainage ditch with shallow banks suitable for burrowing. Suitable riparian vegetation is dominated by herbs and tall grasses with occasional reeds. At the time of survey the ditch was very overgrown and water depth was <10cm.
Ditch 68 Assessment of Water Vole Habitat Suitability for Ditch 68 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
X X
Unknown Unknown Unsuitable
Ditch 68 is unsuitable for Water Voles. It is a field drainage ditch in a hedgerow. It has shallow banks suitable for burrowing. Suitable riparian vegetation is limited and the channel is fully shaded. At the time of survey the ditch water depth was <10cm.
Ditch 69 Assessment of Water Vole Habitat Suitability for Ditch 69 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
X X
Unknown Unknown Unsuitable
Ditch 68 is unsuitable for Water Voles. It is a field drainage ditch in a hedgerow. It has shallow banks suitable for burrowing. Suitable riparian vegetation is limited and the channel is fully shaded. At the time of survey the ditch water depth was <10cm and dry at the northern end.
Ditch 70 Assessment of Water Vole Habitat Suitability for Ditch 70 Factor
Water Quality Stable/Long term water East Anglia Offshore Wind Limited
Water Vole and Otter Technical Report 854188 (Rev 02)