ECOLOGICAL REPORT. Prepared for Walton and Wellesbourne Way Neighbourhood Plan

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1 ECOLOGICAL REPORT Prepared for Walton and Wellesbourne Way Neighbourhood Plan by Habitat Biodiversity Audit Partnership Warwickshire Wildlife Trust Ecological Services, Warwickshire County Council Habitat Biodiversity Audit December

2 Contents INTRODUCTION... 3 STATUTORY SITES... 4 NON-STATUTORY SITES... 6 TARGET NOTES... 9 PROTECTED SPECIES MAPS

3 INTRODUCTION The Habitat Biodiversity Audit (HBA) Partnership for Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull has been surveying and maintaining the Phase 1 habitat surveys for the Warwickshire sub-region since In addition to the Phase 1 surveys the HBA incorporates the Local Wildlife Sites Project (LWSP) which identifies surveys and processes the Local Wildlife Sites (formerly Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation SINCs) inventory for Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull. In 2012 the HBA Phase 1 habitat survey data was scored according to a set of habitat criteria introduced by Natural England as a pilot project for biodiversity off-setting. Warwickshire is one of the first pilot areas for trailing biodiversity offsetting using the Phase 1 habitat dataset. In addition to the biodiversity offsetting scoring the Phase 1 habitat data has also been used for modelling habitat connectivity for woodlands and hedgerows, grasslands and wetlands. Walton and Wellesbourne Preliminary Ecological Report The Walton and Wellesbourne Neighbourhood Plan Ecological Report commissioned by the Walton and Wellesbourne Neighbourhood Plan Board is a rapid assessment of ecological habitats and notable sites for the parish. HBA Phase 1 Habitats For a detailed description of the Phase 1 habitat survey methodology please refer to the JNCC Handbook for Phase 1 habitat Survey (JNCC, 2010) and the HBA Phase 1 Survey Guidance Notes (Habitat Biodiversity Audit, 2012). The distinctiveness scoring methodology (Defra, 2012) is available on DEFRA s website at: The biodiversity offsetting definitions and criteria for Warwickshire (amended 10/05/2013) are available from Ecological Services Warwickshire County Council. Species Records Species information is based on existing records within the Warwickshire Biological Record Centre (WBRC). For this report EU and UK protected species, UK Biodiversity Action Plan, local Biodiversity Action Plan species and rare and endangered species have been noted where records are held digitally. These records have been used with local knowledge to provide spatial interpretation for each site. This interpretation is based on data and information available at the time of preparing this report. Please note that lack of records may well indicate that no survey work has yet been undertaken, and does not indicate that species are necessarily absent. Protected species may be using the site and surrounding area and appropriate survey work may be required to establish their presence and to inform mitigation measures to ensure that they are not impacted by any proposed works. 3

4 STATUTORY SITES Statutory sites confer some form of statutory protection providing statutory protection for the best examples of the UK's flora, fauna, or geological or physiographical features. Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) A Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) is a conservation designation denoting a protected area in the United Kingdom. SSSI s are legally protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, as amended by the Countryside and Rights of Way (CROW) Act 2000 and the Natural Environment and Rural Communities (NERC) Act 2006.This legislation gives Natural England powers to ensure better protection and management of SSSIs and safeguard their existence into the future. The unique and varied habitats of SSSIs have developed over hundreds of years through management practices such as grazing and forestry, and need active management to maintain their conservation interest. SSSIs are the basic building block of site-based nature conservation and can be designated for biological and geological interest; Oxhouse Farm SSSI (adjacent to the Parish) GRID REFERENCE; SP295507, AREA; 17.18ha Oxhouse Farm lies in the valley of the River Dene in south Warwickshire. The site comprises three herb rich meadows and the adjacent railway line which was abandoned in It lies on beds of shales, mudstones and limestones of the Upper Rhaetic which have given rise to alkaline soils favouring a limestone flora. The grassland is characterised by upright brome (Bromus erectus) and tor-grass (Brachypodium pinnatum) which are found together with typical calcicolous species such as quaking-grass (Briza media) and glaucous sedge (Carex flacca). The banks of the railway line with their shallow soils are species rich with locally abundant salad burnet (Sanguisorba minor), cowslips (Primula veris), and wild basil (Clinopodium vulgare). Noteworthy species are yellow-wort (Blackstonia perfoliata), spiny restharrow (Ononis spinosa), small scabious (Scabiosa columbaria) and strawberry clover (Trifolium fragiferum) with colonies of dyer's greenweed (Genista tinctoria) and the scarce fine-leaved vetch (Vicia tenuifolia). Along the trackway thirty-seven species of grass have been recorded including large colonies of rat s- tail fescue (Vulpia myuros) and fern grass (Desmazeria rigida). A species rich shrub layer lines each side of the track with hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna), blackthorn (Prunus spinosa), and traveller s joy (Clematis vitalba) occurring commonly and also wild privet (Ligustrum vulgare), dogwood (Cornus sanguinea), wayfaring tree (Viburnum lantana) and willows (Salix cinerea and S. aurita). The eastern grazed field is species rich with abundant knapweed (Centaurea nigra) and (C. scabiosa), woolly thistle (Cirsium eriophorum) and devil s-bit scabious (Succisa pratensis). The western field is old ridge and furrow with lady s bedstraw (Galium verum), agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria), knapweeds and wild carrot (Daucus carota) on the dry ridges and damp-loving species in the furrows. The central field is not as speciesrich as the others but includes typical communities of cowslips, dropwort (Filipendula vulgaris), spiny restharrow, and woolly thistle. All three fields are surrounded by wide hedgerows with numerous cliff shrubs. At their lower ends is the alluvial floodplain of the River Dene. The meadows this supports all slope gently down to the communities of meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria) and meadow cranesbill (Geranium pratense) as well as scattered scrub. The mosaic of grassland, scrub and hedgerow has provided an important habitat for invertebrates particularly butterflies. Twenty-six species are regularly present, amongst them marbled white, dark green fritillary, brown argus and white-letter hairstreak. The meadows are also covered by numerous ant hills. Another notable feature of Oxhouse Farm is the farmland bird community with many warblers breeding in hedgerows and along the railway line and regular breeding records of nightingale, all three woodpeckers, and several birds of prey including sparrowhawk and kestrel. 4

5 Loxley Church Meadow SSSI (primarily adjacent to the Parish) GRID REFERENCE; SP259532, AREA; 3.1ha Species-rich lowland meadow on neutral to calcareous clays lying on the northern edge of the village of Loxley. The presence of ridge and furrow and the richness of the flora indicate that it has not been ploughed for a considerable time. Such meadows are becoming increasingly scarce. The grassland community is characterised by the presence of abundant common knapweed (Centaurea nigra) and crested dog s-tail (Cynosurus cristatus). Other species include common bird s-foot-trefoil (Lotus corniculatus), meadow vetchling (Lathyrus pratensis), ribwort plantain (Plantago lanceolata), cowslip (Primula veris), dropwort (Filipendula vulgaris) and yellow rattle (Rhinanthus minor). Noteworthy species include lady smantle (Alchemilla filicaulis spp. vestita) and pepper saxifrage (Silaum silaus). There are twenty grass species recorded in the meadow. Near the stream there is a gradation towards a damp tall-herb community. Additional species present here include meadow cranesbill (Geranium pratense), great willowherb (Epilobium hirsutum), meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria) and false oat-grass (Arrhenatherum elatius). Local Nature Reserves No LNR s are present within the Walton and Wellesbourne NPA. Ancient Woodlands Ancient woodland is defined as woodland that has been in continuous existence since at least 1600 AD (Spencer and Kirby 1992). An inventory of ancient woodland was first initiated in 1981 by the Nature Conservancy Council (a predecessor to Natural England), but only included woodlands greater than two hectares. There are seven ancient woodlands within the Walton and Wellesbourne NPA; Wellesbourne Wood Smatchley Wood and Privet Covert Friz Hill Wood (incl. Bath Hill Wood & Hanging Brake) Eight Mens Math Walton Wood Bowshot Wood Hell Hole 5

6 NON-STATUTORY SITES Non-statutory sites, covering local nature conservation importance, are more difficult to classify as they have no legislative basis or standardised definition. Local Wildlife Sites Are defined in local and structure plans under the Town and Country Planning system and are a material consideration when planning applications are being determined. Local Sites by definition are a network of defined areas that are selected and designated locally for their wildlife or geological importance. Together they form a network of our most valuable urban and rural areas for the natural environment. Local Sites are complimentary to statutory sites such as Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), and are afforded protection through the planning system, helping them to fulfill a crucial role in protecting our natural environment. River Dene Floodplain Meadows including Wellesbourne Dene Meadows (SP25S1) Wellesbourne Dene Meadows qualifies as a Local Wildlife Site with 14 scientific and 14 community criteria applying, of which the following are considered to be the most important. Diversity Despite the loss of fine-leaved semi-improved grassland to the spread of rank grass and tall herb in the floodplain meadows, there is still a moderately high but localised species diversity with 125 species of vascular plants recorded, including hairy sedge, common knapweed, lady s bedstraw, meadow vetchling and creeping cinquefoil which are characteristic plants of this type of habitat. Species diversity is also moderately high in the still grazed paddock (99 species), where grasses and forbs include abundant yellow oat-grass, yarrow, fairy flax and common bird s-foot-trefoil. There is a also varied mosaic of habitats and sub-habitats within the LWS, including rank and short sward grasslands, marshy areas, tall herb, blackthorn and crack willow scrub and bramble brakes. The presence of the adjoining river and planted native shrubberies on the bypass add substantially to the attractiveness of the site to wildlife. Rarity There are a number of county notable plants present within the LWS including Wild Basil, Marsh Horsetail, Downy Oat-grass, Rough and Lesser Hawkbits, Fairy Flax, Spotted Medick and Stone Parsley, with one county rarity, Houndstongue. All types of semi-improved grassland have declined in Warwickshire through intensive agriculture in recent decades and are now threatened, particularly those along river valleys. The presence of calcicolous plants such as Wild Basil, Hedge Bedstraw, Downy Oat-grass, Fairy Flax and Meadow Cranesbill is unusual on the more acid soils in the local area and more typical of the Lias Clay which ends almost 2km to the east. This suggests that the deeply underlying Lias has been brought to the surface at this site by a combination of river erosion, road construction and quarrying. Fragility Most of the grassland has suffered from the lack of management in recent years which has led to the dominance of rank grassland and tall herb. Scrub and Bramble is now beginning to spread into the grassland, which will eventually disappear through natural succession without future management. Conversely the adjoining paddock has probably suffered from over-grazing. Ecological Position The site is an integral part of the River Dene wildlife corridor which provides linkages for important sites upstream such as Oxhouse Farm SSSI with the Avon valley, which is situated 1.5 km to the north-west. Potential Value The value of the site can be increased substantially by mowing parts of the grassland each year in late summer to gradually restore areas of fine sward grassland, but retaining blocks of tall herb and scrub for breeding birds and invertebrates. 6

7 Physical and Visual Access The majority of the LWS is crossed by a network of public rights of way and informal paths and these are wellused by local residents for recreation and through-routing between the two halves of Wellesbourne. The site is largely hidden from view to the bypass and from local roads by the built-up environment of Wellesbourne village. Community and Amenity Value The site is well-used for recreation by local people, being the only large informal open space close to the village. Aesthetic Appeal and Landscape Character The site retains some of the traditional features of the Dene Valley, including riverside willows. The LWS adds much to the landscape of the present dormitory town of Wellesbourne and helps to preserve the separation of the two ancient village settlements as well as some of the traditional features of the local views. Hell Hole Tip (SP35C2) The grassland sections of Hell Hole Tip qualifies as a Local Wildlife Site with 15 scientific but only four community criteria applying, of which the following are considered to be the most important. Diversity The site includes a great variety of habitats ranging from mature deciduous woodland, through open and closed scrub, to tall herb, neutral and calcareous grasslands, and pioneer habitats. Sub-habitats include wet flushes and rides, stream banks, bare areas and a dry reed swamp. All these habitats support a wide range of vascular plants with 205 species recorded during the survey which is an above average total for the size of the site. The biggest diversity is in the restored tip areas, where there is an abundance of small herbs such as Black Medick, Red Bartsia, Selfheal and Creeping Cinquefoil. These in turn support a good diversity of invertebrates, particularly breeding butterflies and moths. The associated woodland and scrub is locally important for breeding birds. Rarity The grassland areas support a number of county notable and uncommon vascular plants, including Pyramidal Orchid, Spiked Sedge, Great Horsetail, Hairy St.John s-wort, Ploughman s Spikenard, Grass Vetchling (unusually abundant), Common Gromwell, Wild Parsnip, Yellow Rattle, Stone Parsley and Knotted Clover, with one species, Corn Gromwell, being listed as Nationally Endangered, although here it is likely to be a casual. Calcareous species are present in the grassland, and although not yet matured as a habitat it is potentially locally important, as much of the semi-improved calcareous grassland that was formerly widespread in southern Warwickshire has been destroyed by ploughing, reseeding or from chemical improvement. The grassland holds at least three county scarce butterflies (Essex Skipper, Grizzled Skipper and Small Heath) and holds the potential to attract at least one other (Dingy Skipper) which occurs within 3km of the site. Ecological Position The site has very high connectivity value and is linked to a number of other important woodlands and calcareous grasslands in the area, eg Morton Wood and Morton Hall Meadow LWS s to the north, Lighthorne Rough plws and Lighthorne Quarry LWS to the north-east, Bowshot Wood plws and Compton Verney LWS to the south, and the Walton Hall woodlands (part LWS) to the south-west. Both the stream and the Fosse Way corridor act as local wildlife corridors. Potential Value Some localised mowing on parts of the ranker grassland should improve diversity, but this should be confined to the end of summer and does not need to be annual. It is important to remove any aftermath from the site. The management of this could be undertaken by a conservation group such as the wildlife trust or Butterfly Conservation. 7

8 Walton & Eight Mens Math (SP25V4) The LWC qualifies for at least 16 scientific and 8 Community criteria. The most important attributes of the site are its diversity, rarity, naturalness, and ecological position. The primary nature conservation value of the woodland is it status as ancient semi-natural woodland, a rare habitat in the Warwickshire. Woodland community W8 Fraxinus excelsior-acer campestre-mercurialis perenne woodland (Ash-Field Maple-Dogs Mercury woodland) is the typical woodland type of the Feldon on Lower Lias Clays. This is a good example that includes areas of mature woodland. The woodlands contain a diverse range of semi natural tree and shrub species. The ground flora is also diverse and includes ancient woodland indicator species with Dogs Mercury and Bluebell. The woodlands have been modified to some extent, for example, by the introduction of non native trees and shrubs. However, they remain in a largely semi natural state as shown by the mostly natural distribution of native tree and shrub species, and the presence of ancient woodland indicator species. The small area of flood meadow adds diversity to the site and provides a connection to the River Dene. In terms of ecological position, the sites importance is increased by being a part a larger woodland complex, and by its connection to linear features including the River Dene. Potential Local Wildlife Sites Dene Valley Arable Field Smatchley, Loxley and Wellesbourne Woods Bowshot Woods and Fosse Rides Bath Hill Wood River Dene Walton Hill Lake Flat Wood Hedgerow Whitfield Brake Deferred, Destroyed & Rejected Local Wildlife Sites There is one area that was Rejected LWS in the Walton and Wellesbourne NPA and this was a field within the original River Dene Floodplain Meadow LWS. Local Geological Sites Local Geological Sites (LoGS), designated by locally developed criteria, are currently the most important places for geology and geomorphology outside statutorily protected land such as Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The designation of LoGS is one way of recognising and protecting important earth science and landscape features for future generations to enjoy. WGCG is responsible for the identification of LoGS in Warwickshire and the West Midlands. There are no LGS in the Walton and Wellesbourne NPA Ecosites Ecosites are those sites that have a significant number of species records held by Warwickshire Biological Records Centre to warrant becoming a site file. These will include nationally, regional and locally important sites. Further information relating to these sites can be viewed at the Warwickshire Biological Record Centre via an appointment. There are thirty-seven ecosites within the Walton and Wellesbourne NPA; 8

9 Stratford on Avon to Fenny Compton (disused railway) Bowshot Wood Wellesbourne Wood West Wellesbourne Wood East Red Hill Wood Smatchley Wood Walton Hall Lake & part of park Walton Wood Bath Hill Wood Frizhill Wood Roundhill Wood Roadside Verge, Fosse Way to Walton Hall, D1274 Hell Hole, Moreton Paddox Wood and adjoining meadow Pools, Staple Hill Farm Thornton Farm Whitfield Brake River Dene Dene Valley, Wellesbourne Hay Meadow, Walton Eight Men's Math Park Farm Combrook & Fosse Rides Wellesbourne Bypass Hanging Brake Wellesbourne, St. Peters Churchyard & Car Park Wellesbourne Stream Arable Field Land adjacent Walton Wood Oxhouse Farm SSSI Loxley Meadows (3 separate sites) Charlecote Park & River Avon Hell Hole Tip Wellesbourne Dene Meadows 9

10 TARGET NOTES Tetrad: SP25L Target note: 2 Survey Date: 14/09/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Broad-leaved plantation of ash (Fraxinus excelsior), sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) and occasional beech (Fagus sylvatica) over a dense understorey of hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna), elder (Sambucus nigra) and young sycamore. The ground flora is limited to common nettle (Urtica dioica) with cock s-foot (Dactylis glomerata), rough meadow-grass (Poa trivialis) and ground-ivy (Glechoma hederacea) with occasional hairybrome (Bromopsis ramosa) and wood avens (Geum urbanum). Target note: 3 Survey Date: 14/09/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Broad-leaved plantation of ash (Fraxinus excelsior), poplar (Populus sp.), sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) and occasional beech (Fagus sylvatica) over a dense understorey of hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna), elder (Sambucus nigra) and young sycamore. The ground flora is limited to common nettle (Urtica dioica) with cock sfoot (Dactylis glomerata), Rough meadow-grass (Poa trivialis) and ground-ivy (Glechoma hederacea)with occasional Hairy-brome (Bromopsis ramosa) and wood avens (Geum urbanum). Tetrad: SP25M Target note: 1 Survey Date: 21/08/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Hunscote Lane verge with semi-improved grassland backing on to a dense hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) and blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) hedge with occasional young elm. Grasses include frequent false oat-grass (Arrhenatherum elatius), cock s-foot (Dactylis glomerata), perennial rye-grass (Lolium perenne) and occasional Yorkshire-fog (Holcus lanatus), smooth meadow-grass (Poa pratensis), rough meadow-grass (Poa trivialis), timothy (Phleum pratense) and red fescue (Festuca rubra). Forbs include frequent black knapweed (Centaurea nigra), creeping buttercup (Ranunculus repens) and occasional agrimony and upright hedge parsley. To the north of the road there is dense scrub made up of frequent elm, hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna), wild privet (Ligustrum vulgare) and occasional blackthorn (Prunus spinosa), field maple (Acer campestre) and goat willow (Salix caprea) as well as the odd pedunculate oak (Quercus robur) and ash (Fraxinus excelsior). Target note: 2 Survey Date: 21/08/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP New broad-leaved plantation of bird cherry (Prunus padus), pedunculate oak (Quercus robur), field maple (Acer campestre), rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) and ash (Fraxinus excelsior) over rough grassland dominated by false oat-grass (Arrhenatherum elatius), cock s-foot (Dactylis glomerata) and Yorkshire-fog (Holcus lanatus). Tetrad: SP25Q Target note: 9 Survey Date: 07/09/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Narrow strip of ash (Fraxinus excelsior) and pedunculate oak (Quercus robur) woodland with occasional silver birch (Betula pendula), horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) and beech (Fagus sylvatica) plantings. There is an uneven understorey of hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna). Tetrad: SP25R Target note: 1 Survey Date: 09/10/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Poor semi-improved grassland on the edge of Smatchley Wood, dominated by meadow-grass (Poa spp.), with cock s-foot (Dactylis glomerata) and occasional red fescue (Festuca rubra). Forbs are sparse including greater plantain (Plantago major), creeping cinquefoil (Potentilla reptans), dove's-foot crane's-bill (Geranium molle) and patchy creeping thistle (Cirsium arvense) and common nettle (Urtica dioica). Target note: 2 Survey Date: 09/10/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Ash (Fraxinus excelsior and pedunculate oak (Quercus robur) woodland over hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) and occasional elder (Sambucus nigra) understorey. The ground flora is uneven with frequent dog s mercury (Mercurialis perennis) and occasional Hairy-brome (Bromopsis ramosa) and wood avens (Geum urbanum). Target note: 3 Survey Date: 09/10/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) and pedunculate oak (Quercus robur) woodland with frequent sycamore (Acer 10

11 pseudoplatanus) and occasional yew (Taxus baccata) and horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) over hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna), elder (Sambucus nigra) and occasional box (Buxus sempervirens) understorey. The ground flora is largely dominated by bramble (Rubus fruticosus agg.) with frequent dog s mercury (Mercurialis perennis) and occasional Hairy-brome (Bromopsis ramosa), male fern (Dryopteris filix-mas) and wood avens (Geum urbanum). Target note: 4 Survey Date: 09/10/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Common nettle (Urtica dioica) with broad-leaved dock (Rumex obtusifolius) and occasional wild teasel (Dipsacus fullonum) between scattered Wellingtonia (Sequoiadendron giganteum), ash (Fraxinus excelsior) and elder (Sambucus nigra). Also present are frequent rough meadow-grass (Poa trivialis), cock s-foot (Dactylis glomerata), creeping cinquefoil (Potentilla reptans) and ground-ivy (Glechoma hederacea). Target note: 5 Survey Date: 09/10/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Common nettle (Urtica dioica) with broad-leaved dock and occasional wild teasel (Dipsacus fullonum) between scattered Wellingtonia (Sequoiadendron giganteum), ash (Fraxinus excelsior) and elder (Sambucus nigra). Also present are frequent Rough meadow-grass (Poa trivialis), cock s-foot (Dactylis glomerata), creeping cinquefoil (Potentilla reptans) and ground-ivy (Glechoma hederacea). Target note: 6 Survey Date: 09/10/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Pedunculate oak (Quercus robur) and ash (Fraxinus excelsior) canopy with locally frequent sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) and occasional larch (Larix spp.), sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa) and beech (Fagus sylvatica) over hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) and elder (Sambucus nigra) understorey with scattered field maple (Acer campestre) and wild privet (Ligustrum vulgare). The ground flora is dominated by common nettle (Urtica dioica), bramble (Rubus fruticosus agg.) and dog s mercury (Mercurialis perennis) with frequent groundivy (Glechoma hederacea), rough meadow-grass (Poa trivialis) and occasional male fern (Dryopteris filix-mas), red fescue (Festuca rubra), Hairy-brome (Bromopsis ramosa), dog violet and false wood brome (Brachypodium sylvaticum). There is some hazel (Corylus avellana) to the north with very occasional scaly male-fern (Dryopteris dilatata) and wayfaring tree (Viburnum lantana) along the track edge. Target note: 7 Survey Date: 09/10/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Small lake with a narrow strip of poor semi-improved grassland around the edge. The bank contains frequent Hard rush (Juncus inflexus). Target note: 8 Survey Date: 09/10/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Wellesbourne Wood. Broad-leaved plantation on a wet north facing slope. Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) with ash (Fraxinus excelsior)and pedunculate oak (Quercus robur) and patches of silver birch (Betula pendula) over a mixed understorey of hazel (Corylus avellana) coppice with hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) and occasional wild privet (Ligustrum vulgare), elm, dog rose, blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) and field maple (Acer campestre). Dogwood (Cornus sanguinea) and very occasional buckthorn may be found along the edges and rides. The ground flora contains frequent bramble (Rubus fruticosus agg.), ground-ivy (Glechoma hederacea) and dog s mercury (Mercurialis perennis) with occasional male fern (Dryopteris filix-mas), hairy-brome (Bromus ramose) and Polystichum aculeatum along the southern edge. Target note: 9 Survey Date: 09/10/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Wellesbourne Wood; The rides contain frequent tufted hair-grass (Deschampsia cespitosa), pendulous sedge (Carex pendula), Wood-sedge (Carex sylvatica) and Carex otrubae with false oat-grass (Brachypodium sylvaticum), rough meadow-grass (Poa trivialis), perforate St. John's wort, Soft rush (Juncus effuses), barren strawberry and occasional yellow pimpernel. Target note: 14 Survey Date: 09/10/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Loxley Wood. Broad-leaved plantation of sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) with ash (Fraxinus excelsior) and pedunculate oak (Quercus robur) and patches of silver birch (Betula pendula) over an understorey of hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) and blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) (dense in places). The ground flora contains frequent bramble (Rubus fruticosus agg.), ground-ivy (Glechoma hederacea) and dog s mercury (Mercurialis perennis) with occasional male fern (Dryopteris filix-mas) and Hairy-brome (Bromopsis ramosa). Target note: 18 Survey Date: 09/10/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Broad-leaved plantation of sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) with ash (Fraxinus excelsior) and pedunculate oak (Quercus robur) and patches of silver birch (Betula pendula) over an understorey of hawthorn (Crataegus 11

12 monogyna) and blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) (dense in places). The ground flora contains frequent bramble (Rubus fruticosus agg.), ground-ivy (Glechoma hederacea) and dog s mercury (Mercurialis perennis) with occasional male fern (Dryopteris filix-mas) and hairy-brome (Bromopsis ramosa) Tetrad: SP25S Target note: 3 Survey Date: 10/08/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP A small area of ash (Fraxinus excelsior) and sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) with occasional willow (Salix spp.) within a meander of the River Dene over amenity grassland. Target note: 4 Survey Date: 10/08/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Set aside dominated by common couch (Elytrigia repens) with Perennial rye-grass (Lolium perenne), Cock sfoot (Dactylis glomerata), smooth meadow-grass (Poa pratensis), Yorkshire-fog (Holcus lanatus) and occasional oat (Avena sp.), sow-thistle (Sonchus spp.), broad-leaved dock (Rumex obtusifolius) and ragwort are found throughout with occasional burdock and wild teasel (Dipsacus fullonum). Target note: 6 Survey Date: 10/08/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Poor semi-improved and amenity grassland dominated by meadow-grasses (Poa spp.) and Perennial rye-grass (Lolium perenne) with occasional Red fescue (Festuca rubra) and common bent (Agrostis tenuis). Forbs include frequent dandelion, daisy (Bellis perennis), autumn hawkbit (Leontodon autumnalis), ribwort plantain (Plantago lancelota) and white clover (Trifolium repens) with occasional black medick (Medicago lupulina), red clover (T. pratense), dove's-foot crane's-bill (Geranium molle) with creeping (Ranunculus repens), meadow (R. acris) and bulbous buttercup (R. bulbosus). Target note: 7 Survey Date: 10/08/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Small area of semi-improved grassland with frequent Yorkshire-fog (Holcus lanatus), cock s-foot (Dactylis glomerata), perennial rye-grass (Lolium perenne), smooth meadow-grass (Poa pratensis) and occasional red fescue (Festuca rubra). Forbs include frequent dandelion, daisy (Bellis perennis), autumn hawkbit (Leontodon autumnalis), ribwort plantain (Plantago lancelota), white clover (Trifolium repens) with occasional black medick (Medicago lupulina), red clover (T. pratense), dove's-foot crane's-bill (Geranium molle) with creeping (Ranunculus repens), meadow (R. acris) and bulbous buttercup (R. bulbosus). Target note: 8 Survey Date: 10/08/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Poor semi-improved grassland with frequent Perennial rye-grass (Lolium perenne), Smooth meadow-grass (Poa pratensis), Dactylis glomerata, False oat-grass (Arrhenatherum elatius) and occasional Yorkshire-fog (Holcus lanatus). There is frequent creeping cinquefoil and red clover and extensive patches of creeping thistle (Cirsium arvense) and common nettle (Urtica dioica) with occasional Target note: 9 Survey Date: 10/08/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Poor semi-improved grassland dominated by Smooth meadow-grass (Poa pratensis), Perennial rye-grass (Lolium perenne), Timothy (Phleum pratense) and occasional Cock s-foot (Dactylis glomerata) and Yorkshire-fog (Holcus lanatus). There is frequent creeping buttercup (Ranunculus repens) with occasional meadow buttercup, red clover and patches of hogweed and cow parsley (Anthriscus sylvestris). Target note: 10 Survey Date: 10/08/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Small field of rough semi-improved grassland dominated by false oat-grass (Arrhenatherum elatius), Dactylis glomerata with Yorkshire-fog (Holcus lanatus) and frequent broad-leaved dock and occasional creeping cinquefoil. Target note: 11 Survey Date: 10/08/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Verge with frequent false oat-grass (Arrhenatherum elatius), cock s-foot (Dactylis glomerata), Smooth meadowgrass (Poa pratensis) and occasional rough meadow-grass (Poa trivialis) and red fescue (Festuca rubra). Forbs include frequent ox-eye daisy and yarrow (Achillea millefolium), locally frequent black knapweed (Centaurea nigra) and Equisetum arvense with occasional meadow crane's-bill and bird's-foot trefoil between scattered ash (Fraxinus excelsior) and lime saplings. Target note: 12 Survey Date: 10/08/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Neglected semi-improved grassland dominated by false oat-grass (Arrhenatherum elatius) with cock s-foot (Dactylis glomerata) and Yorkshire-fog (Holcus lanatus) as well as ragwort, black knapweed (Centaurea nigra), broad-leaved dock and common nettle (Urtica dioica) and encroaching hazel (Corylus avellana) and sycamore 12

13 (Acer pseudoplatanus) scrub. Target note: 13 Survey Date: 10/08/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Area of hard-core and concrete colonised by Cock s-foot (Dactylis glomerata), Poa spp., white and red clover and occasional False oat-grass (Arrhenatherum elatius), Red fescue (Festuca rubra), black knapweed (Centaurea nigra), ox-eye daisy, weld, black medick (Medicago lupulina) and ribbed melilot. Target note: 14 Survey Date: 10/08/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Rough semi-improved grassland on disturbed ground dominated by False oat-grass (Arrhenatherum elatius) with cock s-foot (Dactylis glomerata), Yorkshire-fog (Holcus lanatus), Perennial rye-grass (Lolium perenne), Rough meadow-grass (Poa trivialis), common couch (Elytrigia repens) and red fescue (Festuca rubra). Forbs include frequent creeping cinquefoil, yarrow (Achillea millefolium), ribwort plantain (Plantago lancelota), hairy tare and occasional Equisetum arvense, horse radish, ragwort, wild teasel (Dipsacus fullonum), black medick (Medicago lupulina), white campion and mugwort. Target note: 15 Survey Date: 10/08/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Poor semi-improved grassland with much Perennial rye-grass (Lolium perenne) as well as Smooth meadowgrass (Poa pratensis), red fescue (Festuca rubra), cock s-foot (Dactylis glomerata), common couch (Elytrigia repens) and occasional Hairy-brome (Bromopsis ramosa) and common bent (Agrostis tenuis). Forbs include frequent dandelion, autumn hawkbit (Leontodon autumnalis), yarrow (Achillea millefolium), dove's-foot crane'sbill (Geranium molle) and occasional poppy, ox-eye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare) and black knapweed (Centaurea nigra). Target note: 16 Survey Date: 10/08/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Area of dumped topsoil and building debris colonised by false oat-grass (Arrhenatherum elatius), common couch (Elytrigia repens), wall lettuce (Mycelis muralis), common ragwort (Senecio jacobaea), common nettle (Urtica dioica) and creeping thistle (Cirsium arvense). Target note: 17 Survey Date: 10/08/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Verge with frequent false oat-grass (Arrhenatherum elatius), cock s-foot (Dactylis glomerata), Smooth meadowgrass (Poa pratensis) and occasional Rough meadow-grass (Poa trivialis) and red fescue (Festuca rubra). Forbs include frequent ox-eye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare) and yarrow (Achillea millefolium), locally frequent black knapweed (Centaurea nigra) and field horsetail (Equisetum arvense) with occasional meadow crane's-bill (Geranium pratense) and common bird's-foot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus). Target note: 18 Survey Date: 10/08/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Poor semi-improved on old flood meadow with scattered hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) scrub and horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) comprised of frequent Perennial rye-grass (Lolium perenne), Cock s-foot (Dactylis glomerata), False oat-grass (Arrhenatherum elatius), smooth meadow-grass (Poa pratensis), creeping buttercup (Ranunculus repens), red clover and occasional red fescue (Festuca rubra) and scattered broadleaved (Rumex obtusifolius) and curled dock (R. crispus), common nettle (Urtica dioica) and cow parsley (Anthriscus sylvestris). Target note: 19 Survey Date: 10/08/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Poor semi-improved on old flood meadow with scattered hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) scrub and horse chestnut ()comprised of frequent Perennial rye-grass (Lolium perenne), Cock s-foot (Dactylis glomerata), False oat-grass (Arrhenatherum elatius), smooth meadow-grass (Poa pratensis), creeping buttercup (Ranunculus repens), red clover (Trifolium pratense) and occasional red fescue (Festuca rubra) and scattered broad-leaved (Rumex obtusifolius) and curled dock (R. crispus), common nettle (Urtica dioica) and cow parsley (Anthriscus sylvestris). An uncut or grazed area near the hedgerow contains tall herbs with great willowherb (Epiliobium hirsutum) and nipplewort (Lapsana communis). Target note: 20 Survey Date: 10/08/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Neglected flood meadow now a mosaic of rough grassland dominated by false oat-grass (Arrhenatherum elatius) with cock s-foot (Dactylis glomerata), Yorkshire-fog (Holcus lanatus), rough meadow-grass (Poa trivialis) and occasional crested dog s-tail (Cynosurus cristatus) and tall herbs such as common nettle (Urtica dioica), wild teasel (Dipsacus fullonum), marsh (Cirsium palustre) and creeping thistle (C. arvense), hogweed (Heracleum sphondylium), cow parsley (Anthriscus sylvestris) and rosebay willowherb (Chamerion angustifolium). Occasional greater plantain (Plantago major), lucerne (Medicago sativa), red clover (Trifolium pratense), creeping buttercup (Ranunculus repens) and field horsetail (Equisetum arvense) can also be found. 13

14 Target note: 21 Survey Date: 10/08/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP River Dene lined by scattered to dense elder (Sambucus nigra), hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) and blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) scrub with great willowherb (Epiliobium hirsutum), common nettle (Urtica dioica), rosebay willowherb (Chamerion angustifolium). Emergent vegetation includes reed canary-grass (Phalaris arundinacea), bur- reed, purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) and gypsywort (Lycopus europaeus). Within the river there are fools water-cress, arrowhead, water forget-me-not (Myosotis scorpioides) and occasional brooklime (Veronica beccabunga). Below the weir there is more vegetational cover as well as sidebars and riffles. Target note: 22 Survey Date: 10/08/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Tall herbs including frequent common nettle (Urtica dioica), rosebay willowherb (Chamerion angustifolium), mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris), hemlock (Conium maculatum) and ragwort with false oat-grass (Arrhenatherum elatius) and cock s-foot (Dactylis glomerata) and occasional tufted hair-grass (Deschampsia cespitosa). Target note: 23 Survey Date: 10/08/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Flood channel mostly overgrown by Glyceria fluitans with fool s water-cress, great willowherb (Epiliobium hirsutum) and occasional brooklime (Veronica beccabunga) and gypsywort (Lycopus europaeus). UPDATE 21/07/2009 MF Central roundabout planted with cherry, silver birch (Betula pendula), hazel (Corylus avellana) and hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna). Grassland is good semi-improved with field scabious (Knautia arvensis) and yarrow (Achillea millefolium) dominant species. Also black medick (Medicago lupulina), ox-eye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare), meadow crane's-bill (Geranium pratense), cat's-ear (Hypochaeris radicata) and common knapweed (Centaurea nigra). UPDATE 21/07/09 MF. Remant section of field boundary previously recorded as semi-improved neutral grassland as been developed as Wellesbourne Business Park. A deep hollow with steep sides planted recently with broad-leaved species. Site largely tall grasses and Oxford ragwort (Senecio squalidus). Target note: 24 Survey Date: 21/07/2009 OS Grid Ref: SP Central roundabout planted with cherry, silver birch (Betula pendula), hazel (Corylus avellana) and hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna). Grassland is good semi-improved with field scabious and yarrow (Achillea millefolium) dominant species. Also black medick (Medicago lupulina), ox-eye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare), meadow crane's-bill (Geranium pratense), cat's-ear (Hypochaeris radicata) and common knapweed (Centaurea nigra). Target note: 25 Survey Date: 21/07/2009 OS Grid Ref: SP Remant section of field boundary previously recorded as semi-improved neutral grassland as been developed as Wellesbourne Business Park. A deep hollow with steep sides planted recently with broad-leaved species. Site largely tall grasses and Oxford ragwort (Senecio squalidus). Tetrad: SP25T Target note: 4 Survey Date: 06/08/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP River Dene; the river has been heavily re-sectioned at this point and is lined by patchy hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna), elder (Sambucus nigra) and bramble (Rubus fruticosus agg.) scrub with occasional ash (Fraxinus excelsior). The bankside contains frequent great willowherb (Epiliobium hirsutum), meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria), hedge bindweed (Calystegia sepium) and occasional purple-loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria). There is very little aquatic vegetation other than a thick algal bloom. Target note: 6 Survey Date: 06/08/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Poor semi-improved meadow, recently cut at the time of survey. No direct access but from the other side of the River Dene it appears to contain frequent red (Trifolium pratense) and white clover (T. repens), daisy (Bellis perennis) and selfheal (Prunella vulgaris). Target note: 18 Survey Date: 06/08/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Species rich road verge with frequent Cock s-foot (Dactylis glomerata), False oat-grass (Arrhenatherum elatius), 14

15 Rough meadow-grass (Poa trivialis) and occasional Perennial rye-grass (Lolium perenne), crested dog s-tail (Cynosurus cristatus) and Yorkshire-fog (Holcus lanatus). There is abundant black knapweed (Centaurea nigra) and locally frequent ox-eye daisy, black medick (Medicago lupulina), bird's-foot trefoil and occasional goat'sbeard, field scabious and lady's bedstraw. UPDATE 17/07/09 MF Poor semi-improved grassland with yarrow (Achillea millefolium), common knapweed (Centaurea nigra), musk mallow (Malva moschata), smooth tare (Vicia tetrasperma), ribwort plantain (Plantago lancelota), greater plantain (Plantago major) and common vetch (Vicia sativa). West side remains semi-improved, with smooth tare (Vicia tetrasperma), selfheal (Prunella vulgare), yarrow (Achillea millefolium), ox-eye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare), creeping bent (Agrostis stolonifera), lady's bedstraw (Galium verum), red clover (Trifolium pratense), lesser trefoil (Trifolium dubium), curled dock (Rumex crispus), ribwort plantain (Plantago lancelota), grass vetchling (Lathyrus pratensis), field horsetail (Equisetum arvense), common bird's-foot-trefoil (Lotus corniculatus), cat's-ear (Hypochaeris radicata), meadow crane's-bill (Geranium pratense), musk mallow (Malva moschata), Oxford ragwort (Senecio squalidus), hedge parsley (Torilis spp.), black medick (Medicago lupulina), common mallow (Malva sylvestris), hogweed (Heracleum sphondylium), field bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis), burdock, creeping buttercup (Ranunculus repens) and goat's-beard (Tragopogon pratensis). Tetrad: SP25V Target note: 3 Survey Date: 08/10/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) and pedunculate oak (Quercus robur) woodland with some larch (Larix sp.) and poplar (Populus spp.) planting over an understorey of hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna), self seeded sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus), traveller's joy and occasional elder (Sambucus nigra) with some dogwood, field maple (Acer campestre) and wild privet along the roadside. The ground flora is limited to patchy ivy, ground-ivy (Glechoma hederacea) and common nettle (Urtica dioica) with occasional dog s mercury (Mercurialis perennis) and Hairybrome (Bromopsis ramosa). There is a very large veteran pedunculate oak (Quercus robur) near to the road verge which has been pollarded at some time and has a girth in excess of eighteen feet. Target note: 30 Survey Date: 08/10/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Ash/pedunculate oak (Quercus robur) woodland. The ash (Fraxinus excelsior) appears to have been coppiced approximately forty years ago around pedunculate oak (Quercus robur) standards and occasional silver birch (Betula pendula) with some inplanting of hornbeam and beech (Fagus sylvatica). The understorey is patchy, absent in places, and consists of hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna), elder (Sambucus nigra), blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) and occasional field maple (Acer campestre) with extensive areas of snowberry to the north. The ground flora consists of ground-ivy (Glechoma hederacea), dog s mercury (Mercurialis perennis) and false wood-brome (Brachypodium sylvaticum) with occasional tufted hair-grass (Deschampsia cespitosa), Hairybrome (Bromopsis ramosa), common nettle (Urtica dioica) and Polytrichum formosum. Target note: 31 Survey Date: 08/10/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Dismantled railway embankment with banks completely scrubbed over by hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna), blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) and elder (Sambucus nigra) with occasional traveller's joy. The central path is lined by rosebay willowherb (Chamerion angustifolium), common nettle (Urtica dioica), bramble (Rubus fruticosus agg.), cock s-foot (Dactylis glomerata) and tufted hair-grass (Deschampsia cespitosa) with occasional woolly thistle (Cirsium eriophorum). The path itself contains frequent wild strawberry, red fescue (Festuca rubra) and occasional mouse-ear Target note: 32 Survey Date: 08/10/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Old flood meadow dominated by Yorkshire-fog (Holcus lanatus), tufted hair-grass (Deschampsia cespitosa) and Rough meadow-grass (Poa trivialis) with frequent creeping buttercup (Ranunculus repens) and occasional meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria) and Phalaris arundinacea. There is locally abundant common nettle (Urtica dioica), wild teasel (Dipsacus fullonum), bramble (Rubus fruticosus agg.) and hemlock and encroaching hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) and elder (Sambucus nigra) scrub from the adjacent wood. Target note: 33 Survey Date: 08/10/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Old flood meadow dominated by Yorkshire-fog (Holcus lanatus), tufted hair-grass (Deschampsia cespitosa) and Rough meadow-grass (Poa trivialis) withfrequent creeping buttercup (Ranunculus repens) and occasional meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria) and reed canary-grass (Phalaris arundinacea). There is locally abundant common nettle (Urtica dioica), wild teasel (Dipsacus fullonum), bramble (Rubus fruticosus agg.) and hemlock. Target note: 34 Survey Date: 08/10/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP

16 Eight Men's Math is a mature ash (Fraxinus excelsior) woodland with occasional pedunculate oak (Quercus robur) and a patchy understorey, absent in places, of elm, wild privet (Ligustrum vulgare) and occasional hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna), elder (Sambucus nigra) and field maple (Acer campestre). The ground flora is limited to Rough meadow-grass (Poa trivialis), ground-ivy (Glechoma hederacea) and occasional false woodbrome (Brachypodium sylvaticum), hairy brome (Bromus ramose), tufted hair-grass (Deschampsia cespitosa) and dog s mercury (Mercurialis perennis). Target note: 35 Survey Date: 08/10/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Dense hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) and elder (Sambucus nigra) scrub with frequent wild privet (Ligustrum vulgare) and dogwood over common nettle (Urtica dioica), bramble (Rubus fruticosus agg.) and dog s mercury (Mercurialis perennis). Target note: 36 Survey Date: 08/10/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Neglected grassland dominated by tufted hair-grass (Deschampsia cespitosa) and false oat-grass (Arrhenatherum elatius) with occasional Cock s-foot (Dactylis glomerata), Rough meadow-grass (Poa trivialis) and patches of wood small-reed (Calamagrostis epigejos). There are scattered ragwort and wild teasel (Dipsacus fullonum) with occasional meadow vetchling (Lathyrus pratensis). Target note: 37 Survey Date: 08/10/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Pedunculate oak (Quercus robur) and ash (Fraxinus excelsior) woodland with occasional silver silver birch (Betula pendula) and inplanting of turkey oak and sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) over a dense understorey of wild privet (Ligustrum vulgare), hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna), elder (Sambucus nigra) and occasional dogwood (Cornus sanguinea), dog rose (Rosa canina), field maple (Acer campestre), wayfaring tree (Viburnum opulus) and elm. The ground flora is dominated by common nettle (Urtica dioica) and bramble (Rubus fruticosus agg.) with occasional dog s mercury (Mercurialis perennis), spurge laurel (Daphne laureola), false wood-brome (Brachypodium sylvaticum), Hairy-brome (Bromopsis ramosa) and rough meadow-grass (Poa trivialis). Target note: 39 Survey Date: 26/10/2011 OS Grid Ref: SP Semi-natural broad-leaved woodland, canopy predominantly pedunculate oak (Quercus robur), understorey of hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna), field maple (Acer campestre), ground flora includes dog s mercury (Mercurialis perennis), bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta), lesser celandine (Ranunculus ficaria), broad-leaved dock (Rumex obtusifolius), lords-and-ladies (Arum maculatum) and common dog-violet (Viola riviniana). Tetrad: SP25W Target note: 1 Survey Date: 09/10/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Poor semi-improved grassland on the edge of Smetchly Wood with frequent meadow grass (Poa spp.), cock sfoot (Dactylis glomerata) and occasional crested dog s-tail (Cynosurus cristatus) and red fescue (Festuca rubra). Forbs include greater plantain (Plantago major), creeping cinquefoil (Potentilla reptans), dove's-foot crane's-bill (Geranium molle) and patchy common nettle (Urtica dioica) and creeping thistle (Cirsium arvense). Target note: 2 Survey Date: 09/10/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Ash/pedunculate oak (Quercus robur) woodland over hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) and occasional elder (Sambucus nigra) with a ground flora of dog s mercury (Mercurialis perennis) and occasional Hairy-brome (Bromopsis ramosa) and wood avens. Target note: 3 Survey Date: 09/10/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) and elder (Sambucus nigra) scrub with blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) and occasional goat willow (Salix caprea) and planted young cherry. In the occasional clear patch there is frequent black knapweed (Centaurea nigra), agrimony, ground-ivy (Glechoma hederacea), bramble (Rubus fruticosus agg.), red bartsia and creeping thistle (Cirsium arvense) with occasional perforate St. John's wort and lady's bedstraw. Target note: 4 Survey Date: 09/10/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Ash (Fraxinus excelsior)and pedunculate oak (Quercus robur) standards with Wellingtonia and occasional sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus)over a dense understorey of hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) with occasional wild privet (Ligustrum vulgare) and elder (Sambucus nigra). The ground flora is limited in parts to dog s mercury with common nettle (Urtica dioica) and Hairy-brome (Bromopsis ramosa). In less shaded areas dog s mercury (Mercurialis perennis) is more abundant with ground-ivy (Glechoma hederacea), common nettle (Urtica dioica) and occasional Dryopteris filix-mas, wood avens, Rough meadow-grass (Poa trivialis) and wild angelica. 16

17 Target note: 5 Survey Date: 09/10/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP An area of creeping thistle (Cirsium arvense), common nettle (Urtica dioica) and bramble (Rubus fruticosus agg.) with frequent Cock s-foot (Dactylis glomerata) and Yorkshire-fog (Holcus lanatus). There is scattered hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) scrub with elder (Sambucus nigra), dog rose (Rosa canina), goat willow (Salix caprea) and wild privet (Ligustrum vulgare) as well as some mature Wellingtonia and copper beech (Fagus sylvatica). Target note: 6 Survey Date: 09/10/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Bath Hill Wood is secondary woodland cleared 15 to 20 years ago dominated by young ash (Fraxinus excelsior) and elm (Ulmus sp.) with occasional yew (Taxus baccata), beech (Fagus sylvatica) and pedunculate oak (Quercus robur). The understorey is patchy with wild privet (Ligustrum vulgare) and dog rose (Rosa canina) and occasional elder (Sambucus nigra) and field maple (Acer campestre) over a ground flora of Rough meadowgrass (Poa trivialis), ground-ivy (Glechoma hederacea), Eurhynchium praelongum and occasional dog s mercury (Mercurialis perennis), bramble (Rubus fruticosus agg.), common nettle (Urtica dioica), Tufted hair-grass (Deschampsia cespitosa), wild angelica (Angelica sylvestris), figwort and mosses such as Polytrichum formosum and Pseudoscleropodium purum. Target note: 7 Survey Date: 09/10/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Bath Hill Wood is secondary woodland of young elm, pedunculate oak (Quercus robur), beech (Fagus sylvatica), ash (Fraxinus excelsior) and occasional mature yew (Taxus baccata) over an understorey of wild privet (Ligustrum vulgare), traveller's joy, field maple (Acer campestre) and occasional goat willow (Salix caprea) and dogwood (Cornus sanguinea). The ground flora is dominated in parts by false wood-brome (Brachypodium sylvaticum) with rough meadow-grass (Poa trivialis), red fescue (Festuca rubra), ground-ivy (Glechoma hederacea) and occasional Hairy-brome (Bromopsis ramosa) and dog s mercury (Mercurialis perennis). Target note: 8 Survey Date: 09/10/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Bath Hill Wood rides are mostly well kept with a variety of dry grassland and boggy sections containing frequent false wood-brome (Brachypodium sylvaticum), rough meadow-grass (Poa trivialis), creeping buttercup (Ranunculus repens), mouse-ear, selfheal (Prunella vulgaris) and ground-ivy (Glechoma hederacea) with occasional tall melilot, burnet saxifrage, red bartsia, wild teasel (Dipsacus fullonum), bugle (Ajuga reptans), a sedge (Carex spp.) including Wood-sedge (Carex sylvatica) in addition to hairy and perforate St. John's wort and Juncus Target note: 9 Survey Date: 09/10/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Bath Hill Wood is a secondary ash (Fraxinus excelsior) woodland with occasional mature pedunculate oak (Quercus robur) and planted beech (Fagus sylvatica) and yew (Taxus baccata) over an understorey of wild privet (Ligustrum vulgare), goat willow (Salix caprea) and guelder rose (Viburnum opulus). The ground flora is dominated by dog s mercury (Mercurialis perennis) with ground-ivy (Glechoma hederacea), false wood-brome (Brachypodium sylvaticum), Eurhynchium praelongum and occasional sedges (Carex spp.), bugle (Ajuga reptans) and Hairy-brome (Bromopsis ramosa). Target note: 10 Survey Date: 09/10/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Bath Hill Wood, with an area of mature pedunculate oak (Quercus robur) standards with previously coppiced ash (Fraxinus excelsior) and occasional mature yew (Taxus baccata) over wild privet (Ligustrum vulgare) and occasional guelder rose (Viburnum opulus), dogwood (Cornus sanguinea), hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) and elder (Sambucus nigra). The ground flora contains frequent dog s mercury (Mercurialis perennis), false wood brome (Brachypodium sylvaticum) and occasional wood sedge (Carex sylvatica) and male fern (Dryopteris filixmas). Target note: 11 Survey Date: 09/10/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Bath Hill Wood with an area of mature pedunculate oak (Quercus robur) woodland with occasional ash (Fraxinus excelsior), beech (Fagus sylvatica), Scot's pine (Pinus sylvestris), Wellingtonia and sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) over an understorey of wild privet (Ligustrum vulgare) and occasional guelder rose (Viburnum opulus), dogwood (Cornus sanguinea) and box. The ground flora contains dog s mercury (Mercurialis perennis), false wood-brome (Brachypodium sylvaticum) and rough meadow grass (Poa trivialis). Target note: 12 Survey Date: 09/10/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Bath Hill Wood. An area of mature pedunculate oak (Quercus robur) woodland with frequent wellingtonia and 17

18 sycamore, occasional ash (Fraxinus excelsior) and beech (Fagus sylvatica) over an understorey of wild privet (Ligustrum vulgare) and occasional rhododendron, guelder rose (Viburnum opulus), dogwood (Cornus sanguinea) and box. The ground flora contains dog s mercury (Mercurialis perennis), false wood-brome (Brachypodium sylvaticum) and Rough meadow-grass (Poa trivialis). Target note: 13 Survey Date: 09/10/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Bath Hill Wood, with an area that has been clear felled and replanted with pedunculate oak (Quercus robur), ash (Fraxinus excelsior) and occasional beech (Fagus sylvatica) and cherry over cock s-foot (Dactylis glomerata), rough meadow-grass (Poa trivialis), tufted hair-grass (Deschampsia cespitosa), wild teasel (Dipsacus fullonum), common nettle (Urtica dioica), creeping thistle (Cirsium arvense), rosebay willowherb (Chamerion angustifolium) and occasional hard rush (Juncus inflexus). Target note: 14 Survey Date: 09/10/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Bath Hill Wood, with an area of semi-improved grassland of frequent cock s-foot (Dactylis glomerata), rough meadow-grass (Poa trivialis), Yorkshire-fog (Holcus lanatus) and occasional tufted hair-grass (Deschampsia cespitosa), red fescue (Festuca rubra), false wood-brome (Brachypodium sylvaticum) and perennial rye-grass (Lolium perenne). Forbs species are not particularly varied with frequent burnet saxifrage and occasional hedge woundwort and smooth tare. There is also scattered wild teasel (Dipsacus fullonum), marsh (Cirsium palustre) and creeping thistle (Cirsium arvense) and occasional wild parsnip. Target note: 15 Survey Date: 09/10/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) scrub with occasional pedunculate oak (Quercus robur) and ash (Fraxinus excelsior) with frequent guelder rose (Viburnum opulus), goat willow (Salix caprea) and wild privet (Ligustrum vulgare). Target note: 16 Survey Date: 09/10/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Pedunculate oak (Quercus robur) and ash (Fraxinus excelsior) woodland with frequent sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus)growing through and occasional yew (Taxus baccata) over an understorey of frequent wild privet (Ligustrum vulgare) and occasional hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna), guelder rose (Viburnum opulus), hazel (Corylus avellana) and field maple (Acer campestre). The ground flora is dominated by dog s mercury (Mercurialis perennis) with rough meadow-grass (Poa trivialis), false wood-brome (Brachypodium sylvaticum) and occasional common nettle (Urtica dioica) and bramble (Rubus fruticosus agg.). Target note: 17 Survey Date: 09/10/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Clear felled and replanted woodland of pedunculate oak (Quercus robur) and occasional ash (Fraxinus excelsior), beech (Fagus sylvatica), hornbeam and cherry over tufted hair-grass (Deschampsia cespitosa), figwort, rosebay willowherb (Chamerion angustifolium), hard rush (Juncus inflexus), creeping buttercup (Ranunculus repens), rough meadow-grass (Poa trivialis), ragwort and creeping thistle (Cirsium arvense) with occasional cock s-foot (Dactylis glomerata), false wood brome (Brachypodium sylvaticum) and Hairy-brome (Bromopsis ramosa). Target note: 18 Survey Date: 09/10/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Mature pedunculate oak (Quercus robur) with ash (Fraxinus excelsior) and sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) over an understorey of hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna), field maple (Acer campestre) and occasional elder (Sambucus nigra) and blackthorn (Prunus spinosa). The ground flora is dominated by dog s mercury (Mercurialis perennis) and common nettle (Urtica dioica). The woodland is used for pheasant rearing. Target note: 19 Survey Date: 09/10/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Mature pedunculate oak (Quercus robur) with ash (Fraxinus excelsior), sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) and occasional silver birch (Betula pendula) over an understorey of hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna), field maple (Acer campestre) and occasional elder (Sambucus nigra), dogwood (Cormus sanguinea), wayfaring tree Viburnum lantana) and elm (Ulmus spp.). The ground flora is dominated by dog s mercury (Mercurialis perennis) and common nettle (Urtica dioica) with false wood-brome (Brachypodium sylvaticum) and occasional Hairybrome (Bromopsis ramosa) and male fern (Dryopteris filix-mas). The woodland is used for pheasant rearing. Target note: 20 Survey Date: 09/10/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Aptly named Flat Wood of pedunculate oak (Quercus robur) standards with occasional ash (Fraxinus excelsior) over hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna), elder (Sambucus nigra) and occasional dogwood (Cornus sanguinea) and wild privet (Ligustrum vulgare). The ground flora is limited to rough meadow-grass (Poa trivialis), tufted hair- 18

19 grass (Deschampsia cespitosa) and common nettle (Urtica dioica) with occasional false wood-brome (Brachypodium sylvaticum), Hairy-brome (Bromopsis ramosa) and sedge (Carex sp.). Target note: 21 Survey Date: 09/10/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Neglected grassland dominated by tufted hair-grass (Deschampsia cespitosa), false oat-grass (Arrhenatherum elatius), cock s-foot (Dactylis glomerata) and rough meadow-grass (Poa trivialis) with occasional red fescue (Festuca rubra). Target note: 22 Survey Date: 09/10/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Mature mixed plantation at the top of west facing slope within Bath Hill Wood with beech (Fagus sylvatica), sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) and yew (Taxus baccata) over occasional wild privet (Ligustrum vulgare) and hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna). The ground flora is limited to dog s mercury (Mercurialis perennis) and common nettle (Urtica dioica). Target note: 23 Survey Date: 09/10/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Mature plantation at the top of west facing slope within Bath Hill Wood of beech (Fagus sylvatica), sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) and sweet chestnut (Castenea sativa) over wild privet (Ligustrum vulgare) and occasional hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) and elder (Sambucus nigra). The ground flora is limited to dog s mercury (Mercurialis perennis) and common nettle (Urtica dioica). Target note: 24 Survey Date: 09/10/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Neglected grassland dominated by tufted hair-grass (Deschampsia cespitosa) with ccock s-foot (Dactylis glomerata), Yorkshire-fog (Holcus lanatus) and occasional hard rush (Juncus inflexus). There is scattered cow parsley (Anthriscus sylvestris), creeping (Cirsium arvense) and marsh thistle (Cirsium palustre). Target note: 25 Survey Date: 09/10/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Bath Hill Wood, with an area of mature pedunculate oak (Quercus robur) standards at the top of a west facing slope within Bath Hill Wood with previously coppiced ash (Fraxinus excelsior)and recently thinned ash (Fraxinus excelsior)with occasional mature yew (Taxus baccata) over scattered wild privet (Ligustrum vulgare) and occasional guelder rose (Viburnum opulus), dogwood (Cornus sanguinea), hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) and elder (Sambucus nigra) and recently planted pedunculate oak (Quercus robur). The ground flora contains frequent dog s mercury (Mercurialis perennis), false wood-brome (Brachypodium sylvaticum) and occasional Wood-sedge (Carex sylvatica) and male fern (Dryopteris filix-mas). Target note: 26 Survey Date: 09/10/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Neglected grassland dominated by tufted hair-grass (Deschampsia cespitosa) and false oat-grass (Arrhenatherum elatius) with frequent cock s-foot (Dactylis glomerata), rough meadow-grass (Poa trivialis) and occasional wood small-reed (Calamagrostis epigejos) with invading tall herbs such as cow parsley (Anthriscus sylvestris), hogweed (Heracleum sphondylium), ragwort with bramble (Rubus fruticosus agg.) and occasional common knapweed (Centaurea nigra) and selfheal (Prunella vulgaris). Target note: 27 Survey Date: 09/10/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Poor horse grazed semi-improved meadow with frequent Cock s-foot (Dactylis glomerata), meadow-grass (Poa spp.), and Yorkshire-fog (Holcus lanatus). There is frequent creeping buttercup (Ranunculus repens) with occasional meadow buttercup (Ranunculus acris) and scattered broad-leaved dock (Rumex obtusifolius) and creeping thistle (Cirsium arvense). Target note: 28 Survey Date: 09/10/1998 OS Grid Ref: SP Frizhill Wood with mature pedunculate oak (Quercus robur) and ash (Fraxinus excelsior) with occasional yew (Taxus baccata) to the south over an understorey of hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) and occasional hazel (Corylus avellana). The ground flora is dominated by dog s mercury (Mercurialis perennis) and common nettle (Urtica dioica). Tetrad: sp25x Target note: 3 Survey Date: 17/07/2009 OS Grid Ref: SP Poor semi-improved meadow of red clover (Trifolium pratense), scented mayweed (Matricaria recutita) and sun spurge (Euphorbia helioscopia). 19

20 Target note: 4 Survey Date: 20/07/2009 OS Grid Ref: SP Pond created by the Environment Agency in 1960s to irrigate nearby fields with crack willow (Salix fragilis) with some cleared areas possibly used for fishing interspersed between well-established reed beds (Phragmites australis). Reed warblers seen. Tetrad: sp25y Target note: 14 Survey Date: 15/10/2007 OS Grid Ref: SP Visited by Middlemarch Environmental. Mammal push through in hedge. Target note: 15 Survey Date: 15/10/2007 OS Grid Ref: SP Visited by Middlemarch Environmental. Japanese knotweed in road verge. Tetrad: SP35B Target note: 17 Survey Date: 15/03/1999 OS Grid Ref: SP Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) woodland with some willow, pedunculate oak (Quercus robur) and an understorey of hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna), honeysuckle (Lonicera periclymenum), dog rose (Rosa canina) and wild privet (Ligustrum vulgare). The ground flora includes bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta), dog s mercury (Mercurialis perennis) with lords-and-ladies, germander speedwell, herb-robert, bugle (Ajuga reptans), tufted hair-grass (Deschampsia cespitosa), lesser celandine (Ranunculus ficaria), wild angelica (Angelica sylvestris) and ivy (Hedera helix) with sweet violet (Viola odoratum) along the roadside. Much of the field layer is dominated by bryophytes including Eurhynchium praelongum, Thuidium tamariscinum and Plagiomnium undulatum. Target note: 18 Survey Date: 15/03/1999 OS Grid Ref: SP The interior of the wood appears less natural and may have been previously planted as an ash (Fraxinus excelsior) coppice. There is less understorey and the original ground flora is locally dominated by tufted hair-grass (Deschampsia cespitosa) with Wood-sedge (Carex sylvatica), meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria), dog's mercury, bugle (Ajuga reptans), soft rush (Juncus effusus, lesser celandine (Ranunculus ficaria), wild angelica (Angelica sylvestris) and other plants of wet woodland. Further to the east is a block of grey poplar (Populus canescens) plantation. Target note: 19 Survey Date: 15/03/1999 OS Grid Ref: SP Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) woodland with some willow, mature pedunculate oak (Quercus robur) and an understorey of locallydense hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna), honeysuckle (Lonicera periclymenum), dog rose (Rosa canina) and wild privet (Ligustrum vulgare). The ground flora includes red campion (Silene dioica), bluebell, dog s mercury (Mercurialis perennis) with lords-and-ladies, germander speedwell, herb robert, bugle (Ajuga reptans), tufted hair-grass (Deschampsia cespitosa), lesser celandine (Ranunculus ficaria), wild angelica (Angelica sylvestris) and stands of lesser pond-sedge (Carex acutiformis). The field layer is dominated by bryophytes including Eurhynchium praelongum, Thuidium tamariscinum, Mnium hornum and Plagiomnium undulatum. Evidence of ridge and furrow. Buzzard seen. Target note: 20 Survey Date: 15/03/1999 OS Grid Ref: SP Mature pedunculate oak (Quercus robur) woodland with locally abundant silver birch (Betula pendula), areas of ash (Fraxinus excelsior) coppice and an understorey of locally abundant hazel (Corylus avellana) and hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna). The ground flora includes locally abundant tufted hair-grass (Deschampsia cespitosa), bramble (Rubus fruticosus agg.), soft rush (Juncus effuses), bluebell, hedge woundwort with honeysuckle (Lonicera periclymenum), false wood-brome (Brachypodium sylvaticum), lords-and-ladies (Arum maculatum), wood-sedge (Carex sylvatica), herb robert, heath wood-rush (Luzula pilosa) and introduced daffodil. Field layer species include Rhytidiadelphus lores, Thuidium tamariscinum, Eurhynchium praelongum and Mnium hornum. Evidence of ridge and furrow. Aerial mast occurs in the corner of the woodland. Target note: 21 Survey Date: 15/03/1999 OS Grid Ref: SP Marsh area dominated by tufted hair-grass (Deschampsia cespitosa) and Hard rush (Juncus inflexus) and an expanse of wood small-reed (Calamagrostis epigejos) with locally frequent marsh thistle (Cirsium palustre), Compact rush (Juncus conglomeratus), lords-and-ladies (Arum maculatum), soft rush (Juncus effuses), common nettle (Urtica dioica), wood rush (Carex sylvatica), wild angelica (Angelica sylvestris), dock, dog s mercury (Mercurialis perennis) with an encroachment of dog rose (Rosa canina) and bramble (Rubus fruticosus agg.). 20

21 Target note: 22 Survey Date: 15/03/1999 OS Grid Ref: SP Tufted hair-grass (Deschampsia cespitosa) and creeping bent (Agrostis stolonifera) dominated grassland containing patches of soft rush (Juncus effuses) and marsh thistle (Cirsium palustre) with cock s-foot (Dactylis glomerata), selfheal (Prunella vulgaris), Wood-sedge (Carex sylvatica), crested dog s-tail (Cynosurus cristatus) and compact rush (Juncus conglomeratus). Grazed by deer. Target note: 30 Survey Date: 15/03/1999 OS Grid Ref: SP Disturbed ground of a former landfill site, neglected and in parts dominated by encroaching bramble (Rubus fruticosus agg.) with common nettle (Urtica dioica), common couch (Elytrigia repens), perforate St John's-wort (Hypericum perforatum), ribwort plantain (Plantago lancelota), wild teasel (Dipsacus fullonum), dog rose (Rosa canina), mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris), tufted hair-grass (Deschampsia cespitosa), Common bent (Agrostis capillaris) and cock s-foot (Dactylis glomerata) 21

22 PROTECTED & IMPORTANT SPECIES RARE PLANTS Scientific_Name Calluna vulgaris Fragaria vesca Anagallis arvensis subsp. foemina Anthemis cotula Euphrasia nemorosa Festuca rubra subsp. commutata Plantago media Paris quadrifolia Crepis biennis Centaurium pulchellum Glebionis segetum Myriophyllum verticillatum Ononis spinosa Ulmus minor subsp. minor Euphorbia exigua Myosurus minimus Cynoglossum officinale Rumex pulcher Legousia hybrida Astragalus glycyphyllos Erophila glabrescens Juncus compressus Knautia arvensis Lychnis flos-cuculi Stellaria pallida Ranunculus flammula Hyoscyamus niger Potentilla erecta Veronica officinalis Stachys arvensis Vicia parviflora Torilis arvensis Common_Name Heather Wild Strawberry Blue Pimpernel Stinking Chamomile Eyebright Chewing's Fescue Hoary Plantain Herb-paris Rough Hawk's-beard Lesser Centaury Corn Marigold Whorled Water-milfoil Spiny Restharrow Small-leaved Elm Dwarf Spurge Mousetail Hound's-tongue Fiddle Dock Venus's-looking-glass Wild Liquorice Glabrous Whitlowgrass Round-fruited Rush Field Scabious Ragged-Robin Lesser Chickweed Lesser Spearwort Henbane Tormentil Heath Speedwell Field Woundwort Slender Tare Spreading Hedge-parsley 22

23 Scientific_Name Trifolium fragiferum Ranunculus arvensis Rosa micrantha Samolus valerandi Scleranthus annuus subsp. annuus Silene noctiflora Valeriana officinalis Papaver hybridum Papaver argemone Populus nigra Common_Name Strawberry Clover Corn Buttercup Small-flowered Sweet-briar Brookweed Annual Knawel Night-flowering Catchfly Common Valerian Rough Poppy Prickly Poppy Black Popular Invertebrates Taxon_Group Taxon_Order Latin_Name Common_Name Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera Pyrgus malvae Grizzled Skipper Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera Satyrium w-album White-letter Hairstreak Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera Coenonympha pamphilus Small Heath Insect - Moth Lepidoptera Cosmia diffinis White-spotted Pinion Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera Lasiommata megera Wall Insect - Butterfly Lepidoptera Erynnis tages Dingy Skipper Insect - Moth Lepidoptera Polia bombycina Pale Shining Brown Insect - Moth Lepidoptera Diarsia rubi Small Square-spot Insect - Moth Lepidoptera Amphipyra tragopoginis Mouse Moth Insect - Moth Lepidoptera Ennomos quercinaria August Thorn Insect - Moth Lepidoptera Hydraecia micacea Rosy Rustic Insect - Moth Lepidoptera Xanthorhoe ferrugata Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet Insect - Moth Lepidoptera Chiasmia clathrata Latticed Heath Insect - Beetle Coleoptera Blemus discus Blemus discus Insect - Moth Lepidoptera Cyclophora porata False Mocha Insect - Moth Lepidoptera Ennomos fuscantaria Dusky Thorn Insect - Moth Lepidoptera Malacosoma neustria Lackey Insect - Moth Lepidoptera Scotopteryx chenopodiata Shaded Broad-bar Insect - Moth Lepidoptera Celaena leucostigma Crescent Insect - Moth Lepidoptera Ecliptopera silaceata Small Phoenix Insect - Bees, Wasps & Ants Hymenoptera Anthophora retusa Potter Flower Bee Insect - Beetle Coleoptera Ischnomera cyanea Ischnomera cyanea 23

24 Insect - Beetle Coleoptera Anthribus fasciatus Anthribus fasciatus Taxon_Group Taxon_Order Latin_Name Common_Name Insect - Beetle Coleoptera Hippodamia (Adonia) variegata Adonis' Ladybird Insect - Beetle Coleoptera Longitarsus parvulus Flax Flea Beetle Insect - Moth Lepidoptera Trichiura crataegi Pale Eggar Insect - Moth Lepidoptera Euxoa nigricans Garden Dart Insect - Moth Lepidoptera Tholera decimalis Feathered Gothic Insect - Moth Lepidoptera Arctia caja Garden Tiger Insect - Moth Lepidoptera Timandra comae Blood-Vein Insect - Beetle Coleoptera Hydraena testacea Hydraena testacea Insect - Beetle Coleoptera Anaglyptus mysticus Anaglyptus mysticus BATS Scientific_Name Pipistrellus pygmaeus Plecotus auritus Rhinolophus hipposideros Pipistrellus pipistrellus Myotis mystacinus/brandtii Chiroptera Myotis Myotis daubentonii Myotis mystacinus Nyctalus leisleri Nyctalus noctula Pipistrellus Eptesicus serotinus Common_Name Soprano Pipistrelle Brown Long-eared Bat Lesser Horseshoe Bat Common Pipistrelle Whiskered/Brandt's Bat Bats Unidentified Bat Daubenton's Bat Whiskered Bat Lesser Noctule Noctule Bat Pipistrelle Bat species Serotine REPTILES & AMPHIBIANS Scientific_Name Rana temporaria Bufo bufo Lissotriton vulgaris Natrix natrix Common_Name Common Frog Common Toad Smooth Newt Grass Snake CRUSTACEAN 24

25 Austropotamobius pallipes White-clawed Crayfish BIRDS Scientific_Name Common_Name Red_Listed Amber_Listed Anas platyrhynchos Mallard Yes Apus apus Swift Yes Alauda arvensis Skylark Yes Circus cyaneus Hen Harrier Yes Bombycilla garrulus Waxwing Charadrius morinellus Dotterel Yes Hirundo rustica Swallow Yes Larus argentatus Herring Gull Yes Falco tinnunculus Kestrel Yes Fringilla montifringilla Brambling Falco columbarius Merlin Yes Poecile palustris Marsh Tit Yes Pluvialis apricaria Golden Plover Yes Picus viridis Green Woodpecker Yes Emberiza citrinella Yellowhammer Yes Muscicapa striata Spotted Flycatcher Yes Turdus pilaris Fieldfare Yes Luscinia megarhynchos Nightingale Yes Prunella modularis Dunnock Yes Pyrrhula pyrrhula Bullfinch Yes Scolopax rusticola Woodcock Yes Sturnus vulgaris Starling Yes Sylvia communis Whitethroat Yes Turdus philomelos Song Thrush Yes Turdus viscivorus Mistle Thrush Yes Vanellus vanellus Lapwing Yes Tyto alba Barn Owl Yes MAMMALS Arvicola amphibious Lutra lutra Erinaceus europaeus Lepus europaeus Micromys minutus Water Vole Otter Western European Hedgehog Brown Hare Harvest Mouse 25

26 Schedule 9 (invasive) Species Taxon_Latin_Name Muntiacus reevesi Fallopia japonica Crassula helmsii Sciurus carolinensis Chrysolophus pictus Sciurus carolinensis Taxon_Common_Name Chinese Muntjac Japanese Knotweed New Zealand Pigmyweed Eastern Grey Squirrel Golden Pheasant Grey Squirrel 26

27 MAPS MAP 1 - WALTON & WELLESBOURNE PARISH SSSI S MAP 2 - WALTON & WELLESBOURNE PARISH AWI MAP 3 - WALTON & WELLESBOURNE PARISH LWS MAP 4 - WALTON & WELLESBOURNE PARISH ECOSITES MAP 5 - WALTON & WELLESBOURNE PARISH PHASE 1 HABITATS & BOUNDARIES MAP 6 - WALTON & WELLESBOURNE PARISH PHASE 1 HABITAT DISTINCTIVENESS MAP 7 - WALTON & WELLESBOURNE PARISH PHASE 1 BOUNDARY DISTINCTIVENESS MAP 8 - WALTON & WELLESBOURNE PARISH PHASE 1 SURVEY TARGET NOTES MAP 9 - WALTON & WELLESBOURNE PARISH PROTECTED and INVASIVE SPECIES MAP 10 WALTON & WELLESBOURNE PARISH VETERAN TREES 27

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