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Item Landscape and Biodiversity Management Strategy 4.4 Grassland 4.5 Pond A number of lawns and road verges occur around the site, many of which are regularly mown amenity grassland. Where the grass is less intensively managed it appears as tall grassland. There are two artificial ponds on the site; a large balancing pond in the centre and a small ornamental pond at the woodland edge in the southwest corner. The balancing pond supports breeding waterbirds and amphibians but has limited aquatic flora. The smaller pond is heavily vegetated and supports amphibians. 4.6 Stream The MVEE stream runs north through the site for approximately 280m, the source lies to the south of the M3 and it flows on to Wentworth Golf Course to the north. The stream is shallow and slow flowing. Its banks are heavily vegetated by bracken and bramble in places and the stream is shaded by woodland. 4.7 Protected/Important Species 4.7.1 Introduction 4.7.2 Bats The site supports a range of protected and valued species and these are discussed briefly below; Scatterings of bat roosts have been recorded across the site in buildings. Most are small roosts of Common Pipistrelle but occasional long-eared bat has been found. Bats have been recorded foraging across the site but particularly at the central balancing pond, with a commuting route along the edge of woodland from the north of the site to the pond a key feature. Roost sites will be lost when buildings are demolished so new roosts are being provided in bat boxes and so new artificial roosts (pole roosts, a bat house and bat boxes) are being provided. 4.7.3 Badgers Three small Badger setts occur on site in woodland and lawns, these are likely to be part of the foraging range of badgers. The proposed development incorporates fencing and planting to protect these Badger setts. 4.7.4 Amphibians The two ponds support low numbers of amphibians including just one or two Great Crested Newt. These will be protected by fencing and enhanced by management. 4.7.5 Reptiles Four species of reptile have been recorded from pockets of suitable habitat, which are scattered across the site, including Adders. Reptiles will be moved to accommodate development but populations are to be retained on site. The new habitats will be managed. 5
Item Landscape and Biodiversity Management Strategy 4.7.6 Birds The site supports a typical number of common breeding birds which nest in woodland and buildings. 4.7.7 Invertebrates The site supports few valued invertebrates but some species have been recorded toward the western boundary, including the butterflies Dingy Skipper and Small Heath. These grassland species will be catered for in management of grassland. 4.8 Summary The woodlands, grassland, ponds and stream are important landscape features, providing ecological value. It is recommended that these are retained and incorporated into the development proposals. With regard to protected/important species identified on the site these should be safeguarded and incorporated into any development proposals. Establishment of new habitats and protection to existing habitats would be beneficial to the species present within the site. 6
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