The survey followed the standard methodology jncc, 2010. The weather during the survey was showers with sunny spells. Extended phase 1 habitat survey east staffordshire. Occasionally it is desirable to carry out phase 2 survey concurrently with. This survey format is broadly similar to english natures phase i methodology. This plan uses the standard mapping notation for phase 1 habitat survey, as set out in the handbook for phase 1 habitat survey. An nvc survey includes the monitoring of all plants present in. Jacobs engineering uk ltd has been commissioned to undertake an ecological phase 1 habitat survey of the site in support of proposals for the development. An extended phase 1 habitat survey was conduct ed following the methodology of the joint nature conservation committee jncc, 1993 as modified by t he institute of environmental assessment iea, 1995. Nvc jncc adviser to government on nature conservation. The site is the subject of a planning application seeking to develop a lidl supermarket.
The uk priority speciesred data book locally important species lists. Phase 1 habitat survey is a standard technique for cla ssifying and mapping british habitats. The sites at which phase 2 surveys are to be targeted can be identified from the phase 1 survey information. National vegetation classification nvc is a survey method that helps to identify the community of plants in a habitat and likely associations. Boldon lane, south shields december 2015 6 page 6 1 summary 1. The diversity of grasslands is often based on the presence of flowering plants and grasses. A phase 1 habitat survey with associated consultations and desk study was carried out on the raith area, as it is an efficient and systematic way to gain an appreciation of the main habitats and important wildlife species of geographic areas.
Phase 1 surveys polygons only have been made available to download from natural spaces on 05072017. Field survey methods and standards fsms included in the scope and methodology report smr addendum, see volume 5. It provides an authoritative introduction to the national vegetation classification nvc, as published in the five. The site was walked and the habitats were identified using phase 1 habitat survey methodology. Each habitat typefeature is defined by way of a brief description and is allocated a specific name, an alphanumeric code, and unique mapping colour. A broad scope is vital to takein all basic components which may be affected by a proposed development. The phase 1 habitat classification and associated field survey technique provides a relatively rapid system to record seminatural vegetation and other wildlife habitats. Ecological phase i habitat survey rochford district. Phase 1 habitat survey is a standard technique for classifying and mapping british habitats. The phase 1 habitat survey was completed in october 20 and the ecological appraisal part 1 published in february 2014. Extended phase 1 habitat survey for nottinghamshire. As part of the survey method, a habitat classification system for use during phase. Phase 1 habitat surveys can be extended to include scoping work for protected species at the same time. Our native red squirrel has had its habitat restricted through the introduction of the nonnative grey squirrel.
Full details of the site and the wider landscape are presented in the phase 1 report pg 67 2. The phase 1 habitat classification and methodology, as published originally by the nature conservancy. In addition, those features of conservation interest likely to be directly affected by the project, even if they are of only minor nature conservation value, were also target noted. An extended phase 1 habitat survey was conduct ed following the methodology of the joint nature conservation committee jncc, 2010 and the institute of environmental assessment iea, 1995.
There are a few small differences in habitat classification, but the two specifications collect essentially the same ecological information, in the same detail, with the same comprehensive coverage. The survey involved a site walkover of the area falling within site boundary. Extended phase 1 habitat survey land at view island, reading. The results of these surveys can then be used in the decisionmaking process to understand whether further more detailed phase 2 habitat or protected species surveys might be required. Handbook for phase 1 habitat survey a technique for. Hywind scotland pilot park project phase 1 intertidal survey report assignment number. In summary, this comprised walking over the survey area and recording habitat types and boundary features present. As many phase 2 surveys are seasonally restricted it is vital to complete the extended phase 1 habitat survey early to avoid the potential for delay. This involved contacting statutory and nonstatutory organisations. Survey, evaluation and monitoring by matthew fasham, graham. A phase 1 habitat survey is a system of mapping habitats as a baseline to further survey work and is the industry standard used by ecologists throughout the uk.
Zthe client to udetake an extended phase 1 habitat survey. The national hedgerow survey methodology has been applied in a. For the purposes of the phase 1 survey, the site was split into 7 subsites. Phase 1 habitat survey this is the bread and butter survey which maps habitats according to standard categories, and describes vegetation in a series of target notes. Extended phase 1 habitats surveys often called scoping surveys can aid in assessing the importance of habitats and are useful for identifying whether a speciesspecific survey is needed. River habitat, river corridor and ditch surveys pdf, 2. Extended phase 1 habitat survey land at view island. Reptiles a seven visit presence and likely absence survey was undertaken for reptile species during april and may. The phase 1 habitat survey technique was devised by the joint nature conservancy council jncc in the early 1970s. Phase 2 survey nvc phase 2 surveys often follow on from phase 1 and are.
Handbook for phase 1 habitat survey jncc open data. You may find that there is little difference in the grassland habitats. The national vegetation classification nvc is one of the key common standards developed for the country nature conservation agencies. The phase 2 survey will provide detailed vegetation community and habitat descriptions, including identification of the communities and subcommunities of the nvc present. The site was walked and the habitats were described using the phase 1 habitat survey methodology3. Timings of these surveys are crucial in order to get good data and not hold up a project, as consents and licenses may be needed for any mitigation procedures. Planning, 2011b, a habitat suitability index hsi and scoping survey were undertaken to further assess the likelihood of gcn presence on site and thus the need for a full gcn survey, see appendix i for full methodology. Phase 2 national vegetation classification wold ecology ltd. This area was subject to an extended phase 1 habitat survey in the period may to july 2004, focussing primarily on seminatural and other vegetated land up to approximately 500 m either side and at each end of the scheme. Preliminary ecological appraisal environment agency.
An extended phase 1 habitat survey was conducted following the methodology of the joint nature conservation committee jncc, 1993 as modified by the institute of environmental assessment iea, 1995. Along with the description of habitat types on the site, a representative flora species list was compiled for each notable habitat type. The nvc users handbook provides a detailed description of the nvc methods for collection of vegetation releves quadrat data, the methodology for sampling vegetation in the field, and the analysis and description of nvc data. The joint nature conservation committee jncc has written guidance to the classification of each habitat type. An initial walkover survey for badgers meles meles. Ecological surveying techniques for protected flora and fauna. Phase1 is considered an archived dataset, it is not maintained so use at your own risk. Handbook of biodiversity methods edited by david hill. Extended phase 1 habitat survey borough of rossendale. Cambridge core ecology and conservation handbook of biodiversity methods edited by. This has led to them obtaining legal protection through.
A plan showing the distribution of the habitats identified on the site is included as the phase 1 habitat survey plan, at appendix 1 to this report. Phase 2 survey can be used to describe the range of variation present for a particular habitat, thus indicating the representation required in the sssi series. Extended phase 1 habitat survey and phase 2 protected species surveys. The survey identifies potentially scarce or important vegetation communities and comprises a targeted study based on the results of a phase 1 survey.
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