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26Biodiversity Action Plan 20083 Biodiversity in Rushmoor3.5.1 Lakes & PondsPonds can be all shapes and sizes and be man made or natural. A variety of ponds can be found inRushmoor from the gravel lakes along the Blackwater River, small garden ponds and larger ones e.g.Brickfields Park pond.In 2006 a category was added to the UK BAP priority habitats list to recognise the importance of pondsin maintaining biodiversity. Priority ponds are considered those that represent over two hectares ofeutrophic standing water, or if under this size they support internationally, nationally scarce species orhabitats listed under Annex 1 of the Habitats Directive.ACTION: Find out total number of ponds within borough and how many of these reach the UKBAPcriteria.With increasing temperatures there is concern that many smaller ponds may dry out, leading to a lossof many species of invertebrates and amphibians that rely on them for food and as spawning grounds.Ponds of all sizes are important and even garden and school ponds will be colonised by locally prominentspecies, as well as supporting dragonflies and damselflies.There are a number of old gravel lakes on the eastern border of Rushmoor that are excellent sites forbird watching, especially throughout winter months when they host wintering and migrating wildfowl.3.5.2 Basingstoke CanalThe canal is an SSSI and has an unusual change in pH along its length, which has lead to a variety ofdifferent habitats. It was designated because it supports one of the widest ranges of wetland and aquaticplants in Britain.ACTION: Support Basingstoke Canal Authority in projects to return canal habitats to favourablecondition.On the Basingstoke Canal, disused side waters provide additional habitats for increased biodiversity,examples of these are Eelmoor, Claycart and Rushmoor Flashes that are managed by the HIOW WildlifeTrust. The vegetation and species found in these areas are those adapted to occasional flooding.3.5.3 Blackwater RiverStarting in Rowhill Copse in the southeast of the borough the Blackwater River runs from south to northand is an important green corridor for species migration. The river and surrounding gravel lakes providefood and shelter for many bird species, throughout winter months visiting wading birds can be seenoverwintering on the lakes. A number of nationally and regionally scarce plant species are supportedalong the river and continued management for conservation will help maintain populations of thesespecies.
Biodiversity Action Plan 2008Biodiversity in Rushmoor 3273.5.4 Cove BrookThis is an interesting and important habitat that runs through a very urban area. The Cove Brookprovides residents with an excellent opportunity to interact with wildlife on their doorstep and it is importantto manage this area for wildlife as well as people.Southwood Meadow, a traditional area of water meadow, is an important area for invertebrates andamphibians, the meadow is located by Hazel Avenue in Cove. The brook and the surrounding openspaces is an area identified for priority conservation action to ensure the diversity of the grassland ismaintained and increased.
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