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these areas a thorough hand search followed by strimming to dissuade reptiles from the area would suffice.


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As part of habitat enhancement works, five log piles and three hibernacula would be constructed around the Converter Station.


Hand searches and strimming must take place between April and October as reptiles hibernate in the winter.


During Construction 178


In the event a reptile is found during construction works work would stop and the ECoW would undertake a hand search of the area where the reptile was found. If any reptiles were caught they would be translocated by the ECoW. The ECoW would supervise the recommencement of construction.


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The toolbox talks given to site staff would include information on recognising British reptiles. Briefing notes containing this information would also be available at the site offices.


Post Construction 180


Post construction monitoring would follow the same survey methodology as the baseline survey and would take place between April and October. Post construction monitoring would only be required for Area 045 where the capture and release is to be undertaken and the receptor area, which would have been identified and assessed in agreement with SCC prior to construction. The year in which monitoring is to be undertaken would be subject to the detailed method statement but likely to be in year two post construction.


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Fish Baseline


During initial data collection the Environment Agency were contacted regarding Fish populations within the vicinity of the Onshore Cable Route and Convertor Station. The Environment Agency do hold records of protected and rare fish species such as eel and bullhead, however as directional drilling is going to be used at main rivers, they did not feel that fish species would be significant issue.


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