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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
Ditch 70 is suitable for Water Voles. It is a section of the River Lark. The banks are suitable for burrowing and there is plenty of suitable riparian vegetation with occasional overhanging trees.
Ditch 71 Assessment of Water Vole Habitat Suitability for Ditch 71 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 71 is unsuitable for Water Voles. It is a field drainage ditch in a mature hedgerow. The banks are suitable for burrowing. However suitable riparian vegetation is limited due to the ditch being completely shaded by the hedgerow and large trees. At the time of survey the ditch was completely dry.
Ditch 72 Assessment of Water Vole Habitat Suitability for Ditch 72 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
Unknown Unknown Unsuitable
Assessment X X
Assessment X
East Anglia Offshore Wind Limited
Water Vole and Otter Technical Report 854188 (Rev 02)