Landscape and Biodiversity Management Strategy - Runnymede ...

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Landscape and Biodiversity Management Strategy
• Hard surfaces will be kept weed free. Regular sweeping should prevent the
need for the use of chemicals but occasional spot treating of weeds by hand
pulling or chemical means may be required.
• Snow and ice clearance to be carried out as required allowing continued safe
access for users.
• Inspections and minor repairs/re-pointing of hard surfaces to be carried out as
required.
7.11 MVEE Stream
Management Aim and Objective: To reduce and control shading vegetation along the
banks of the stream to bring it into favourable condition and bring about wide-ranging
benefits for flora, fauna and people.
• The stream will be divided into eight management sections.
• All sections will be managed in Year 1 to cut either a proportion of trees or all
bramble and bracken back from the stream edges.
• Subsequent management in Years 2, 3 and 5 will remove further trees and keep
on top of regrowth of trees, bramble and bracken.
• Logs will be piled to create deadwood habitat.
• All works will occur outside the bird nesting season (March to August inclusive).
• Management will be informed further by monitoring in May/June.
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