98


If alien or invasive species were found on site the ECoW would be informed. The area would be demarcated and appropriate signage installed until the appropriate action can be taken.


Post Construction 99


Post construction monitoring would take place in areas where invasive species have been treated/removed.


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Badgers Baseline


Detailed baseline relating to Badger is provided in Volume 3, Section 24.5.2.14 of the Environmental Statement. Records of Meles meles (Badger) were identified during the background data search within 100 m of the preferred Onshore Cable Corridor. Detailed surveys identified thirty-four separate Badger setts in the preferred Onshore Cable Corridor. Badger information and figures are included in the confidential Appendix 24.13 of the ES.


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Full details are provided in the Confidential Badger Report – ES Appendix 24- 4.


Pre-construction Survey


Badgers are highly mobile species and can occupy their setts at different times over a number of years and seasons. Due to the length of time before construction commences all identified setts would be re-surveyed in a pre- construction walkover survey in order to assess their status and current use. Following this survey a Method Statement would be prepared and submitted to Natural England detailing outline construction methods to inform whether a disturbance licence would be required. The pre-construction walkover survey would also allow any newly excavated setts to be identified. This survey can be undertaken at any time of year


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