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WASTE MANAGEMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL

ADVISORY SERVICE

ECOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT OF HAYLE RUGBYFOOTBALL CLUB, MARSH LANE, CORNWALL

Report to Asda Stores Ltd.

August 2009

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CONTENTS

1 NON-TECHNICAL SUMMARY ................................................... 1

2 BRIEF ........................................................................................2

2.1 Background .....................................................................................2

2.2 Site Details ...................................................................................2

2.3 Objectives ......................................................................................3

3 METHOD ........................................................................................4

3.1 Phase 1 Survey .................................................................................4

3.2 Botanical Survey ................................................................................4

3.3 Hedgerow Evaluation ........................................................................4

4 BASELINE CONDITIONS ...........................................................................4

4.1 Data Search ............................................................. 5

4.2 Habitats & Vegetation ...............................................................5

4.2.1 Amenity Grassland ...................................................................7

4.2.2 Species-poor hedge with trees ...........................................7

4.2.3 Semi-improved grassland .......................................................8

4.2.4 Ephemeral/short perennial .....................................................8

4.2.5 Tall ruderal ..................................................8

4.2.6 Buildings ............................................................................9

4.3 Species Description & Evaluation ...................................................9

4.3.1 Flora ................................................................................9

4.3.2 Birds ..............................................................................10

4.3.3 Mammals ..........................................................................10

4.3.4 Bats ..................................................................................10

4.3.5 Herptiles . . . . . . . ...................................................................11

4.3.6 Invertebrates ...............................................................11

5 ASSESSMENT OF IMPACTS ..............................................................13

5.1 Site Context .....................................................................13

5.2 Current Status of the Site.......................................................................13

5.3 Operational Processes ...............................................................13

5.4 Impacts & Their Significance ...............................................................14

6 MITIGATION ..........................................................................15

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6.1 Mitigation ......................................................................................... 15

6.2 Enhancement ..........................................................................17

6.3 Planning Context ........................................................................... 17

7 CONCLUSIONS ..........................................................................17

8 REFERENCES ........................................................................ ..19

APPENDIX 1: Site Location

APPENDIX 2: Planning & Legislative Context

APPENDIX 3: Site Layout & Aerial view

APPENDIX 4: Selected Designated sites and BAP Habitats within 1km radius of site

centre

APPENDIX 5: Table 1: Notable Species Recorded within 1km radius of site centre

showing Conservation Status and Protection

Table 2: Relative Abundance of Plant Species at Hayle Rugby Football

Club ground, Marsh Lane

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1 NON-TECHNICAL SUMMARY

• An Ecological Assessment was prepared for the 3.85 ha Hayle Rugby Football Clubground in July 2009 as part of a planning submission to develop the site as a retail outletfor Asda Stores Ltd..

• Baseline conditions for the site were determined by desk study, Phase 1 field survey andsubsequent botanical survey of the site. Habitats encountered are described and the statusof species and habitats recorded from the site is evaluated using accepted criteria.

• The site is bounded by: the A30 trunk road to the west; Cornish hedges to the east andsouth; and retail units to the north. The site is located in an area of commercial/industrialunits on the fringes of Hayle, with agricultural land immediately to the south.

• The site is primarily amenity grassland with Cornish hedges around approximately halfof the periphery, as well as weed communities associated with bare ground and debris.The flora is unremarkable and of low diversity.

• There are three buildings within the site boundary: the clubhouse, a single storey storagebuilding and a small single storey toilet block. Swallows are nesting currently within thestorage building and House Martins were feeding young under the steel portal of the clubhouse at the time of the survey. No bat survey of the site was undertaken. Both theclubhouse and the storage building are accessible to bats and may therefore be used.

• The site is at least 500m from the boundaries of three Sites of Special Scientific Interest.A County Wildlife Site and three Roadside Verge Inventory sites are within the locality.

• The field survey of July 2009 found no evidence of protected species or notable habitatswithin the planning boundary, although bats in site buildings were not considered.

• The site contains non-native Butterbur and Butterfly Bush. Neither is abundant and bothcan be controlled easily, thus there is no significant concern with respect to natureconservation interest.

• The impact of the proposed development on the ecological resource of the site isdetermined. Provided that bats are not present at the site and with the mitigationproposed herein the residual impact of development is envisaged to be ‘slight adverse’.

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2 BRIEF

2.1 Background

Leppitt Associates was commissioned by Asda Stores Ltd. to prepare an Ecological Assessment

in part fulfilment of a planning application to develop the Hayle Rugby Club ground at Marsh

Lane, Hayle, Cornwall, and appropriate for inclusion in an Environmental Statement if required.

This report has been prepared exclusively for Asda Stores Ltd and their professional consultees

in relation to the current proposed development of the site; it may not be relied upon or

reproduced by any third party without the prior written agreement of Leppitt Associates.

Proposals for the site include the construction of a food retail store, of approximately 30,000

square feet, and a car park to include 381 car park spaces. Approximately 1.8 acres of land will

be left for potential future development (Jubb Consulting Engineers Ltd. 2009).

2.2 Site Details

The site occupies an area of approximately 3.85 ha and is located on the north eastern side of

Hayle. It is currently occupied by Hayle Rugby Football Club and consists of two rugby pitches,

a club house, changing facilities and a car park. The National Grid Reference for the site centre

is 157610, 38130. A location plan for the site is reproduced in Appendix 1 (Jubb Consulting

Engineers Ltd. 2009).

The A30 duel carriageway borders the site to the west, from which it is separated by coniferous

hedging, mature coniferous trees and a fence. Beyond the A30, to the west, lies residential

housing. Access to the site is from Marsh Lane to the north via a secondary roundabout a short

distance from the main A30 roundabout. The secondary roundabout serves the retail park and

industrial business park to the north and east of the site. There is agricultural land to the south

of the site and semi-natural vegetation on the other side of Marsh Lane to the northeast.

The club house is located at the northeast end of the site adjacent to the access road. Several

outbuildings are located to the south of the main building.

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2.3 Objectives

Leppitt Associates were requested by Asda Stores Ltd. to provide an Ecological Assessment the

objectives of which are to:

• Assess the existing nature conservation value of the site;

• Identify all protected or scheduled species that may be affected by the proposed

development;

• Identify and outline potential ecological impacts of the proposed development;

• If appropriate, outline suitable mitigation and compensation in response to the findings

of the above with due consideration to the requirements of Planning Policy Statement 9

(PPS9) (Office of the Deputy Prime Minister 2005) and Section 40 of The Natural

Environment and Rural Communities (NERC) Act (HM Government 2006).

In fulfilment of this a field survey was undertaken to ascertain the nature of the habitats present

within and immediately adjacent to the site using standard Phase 1 field survey technique (Joint

Nature Conservation Committee 2003), as recommended by the Institute of Environmental

Assessment (1995) and currently under review.

In addition, a desk-top survey of existing biological records was requested from the

Environmental Records Centre for Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly (ERCCIS, to 2008) Erecords

Computer Database for the 1km radius around the site. These records have been utilised for this

assessment and are deemed fit for purpose.

The final report has been prepared on the basis of currently available information. The accuracy

of the survey is limited by e.g. the seasonal timing (Spring flowering plants are unlikely to be

evident) and the accessibility of certain features, such as buildings or other structures.

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3 METHOD

3.1 Phase 1 Survey

Habitats present within the Marsh Lane site were determined in the field by standard Phase 1

habitat mapping (JNCC 2003) following a full walk-over field survey on July 15th 2009. The

method offers a summary of the broad habitat types present in a specified area but provides little

detail of the biological character of those habitats. Habitats have conservation value at a range

of geographic scales, as recorded in Annex 1 of the EC Habitats Directive (CEC 1992),

Conservation (Natural Habitats, & c.) Regulations (as amended) (HM Government 1992) and

the Cornwall Biodiversity Initiative (1997). Rare or threatened habitats can, therefore, be

recognised by Phase 1 survey (see also Appendix 2).

3.2 Botanical Survey

To offer a more detailed insight into the ecological character of the site, habitats mapped were

described qualitatively according to their plant species composition using a comprehensive

higher plant survey (plant nomenclature follows Stace 1997). Bryophytes and lichens were not

of ecological significance at the site and were not recorded in detail. All areas within the

proposed planning boundary outlined in purple in Appendix 3 were considered.

3.3 Hedgerow Evaluation

All hedgerows are protected by The Hedgerow Regulations (HM Government 1997) and hedges

more than 30 years old cannot in general be removed without prior permission, such as may be

granted as part of a planning permission. Permission to remove all or part of hedge normally

requires an evaluation of its importance in terms of its landscape, historic and ecological

contribution. It is assumed that the existing hedge will be retained around the development site

and consequently no hedgerow evaluation was undertaken during this assessment.

4 BASELINE CONDITIONS

A full explanation of the legislative context and statutory designations referred to throughout this

document can be found in Appendix 2.

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4.1 Data Search

The survey area lies within 1km of the boundaries to three Sites of Special Scientific Interest

(SSSI) namely: Loggans Moor, species rich meadow and marshland ca. 500m north of the site

boundary; Gwithian to Mexico Towans dune system, ca. 650m north west; and Hayle Estuary

to Carrack Gladden tidal mudflats complex, ca. 650m west (Multi Agency Geographic

Information for the Countryside 2009).

The Marsh Lane Meadows County Wildlife Site (CWS P16) is also situated partly within a 1km

radius of the site centre, as are three Cornwall Roadside Verge Inventory sites: two are culverts

on the A30 near Loggans Moor (BS277) and the Hayle Roundabout (BS278), and designated

for evidence of otter usage; the third has important thermophilic insect communities on a Cornish

hedge supporting dune grassland (BS148) (Cornwall Wildlife Trust 1997 to current). The

location and extent of these sites are shown in Appendix 4, as are those habitats accorded

Biodiversity Action Plan (BAPH) status (see Appendix 2 for details).

A large number of protected species and/or notable species lie within a 1km radius of the site

because of its proximity to the designated sites of nature conservation interest identified above,

as shown in Table 1 of Appendix 5. Table 1 has been edited from the original to show only the

most recent record for each species: many have been recorded on multiple occasions or at several

locations within the search area.

4.2 Habitats & Vegetation

At the time of the survey the site contained the following habitats, see Drawing No

HRFC/EA/PH1:

• bare ground comprised of the gravel car park surrounding the club house, in the north

eastern corner of the site, and extending between the two playing pitches;

• amenity grassland extending throughout the playing pitches;

• semi-improved grassland on a 1m wide bank parallel with the southern boundary of the

1st pitch just beyond the spectator fence.

• tall ruderal vegetation in two areas of approximately 10m2 and overlying green waste

and rubble/soil in the south eastern and south western corners of the site. Tall ruderal

species were also recorded between the back of the club house and the boundary hedge

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and adjacent to the shipping container located on the north eastern corner of the training

pitch.

• ephemeral/short perennial vegetation around: the least disturbed areas of gravel of the

car park; the periphery of the pitches; small outbuildings south of the club house; and

between the back of the club house and the eastern boundary hedge

• species poor hedges with trees on the eastern boundary and along two thirds of the

southern boundary;

• buildings including the main club house, a Nissan-style outbuilding and a small toilet

block/waste storage area, both to the south of the club house.

The aerial photograph provided in Appendix 3 illustrates the layout of the site with the 1st team

pitch in the north and the training/secondary playing pitch to the south.

The western boundary of the site is enclosed by a 10m fence. Between the fence and the A30

trunk route the site is screened by a number of mature conifers to 10m (Pinus sp.) to the north

west, interspersed with Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) to 5m, and a Leylandii hedge to the

south west. The ground beneath the trees is clothed in Ivy (Hedera helix) and a range of

ephemeral/short perennial species (see Section 4.2.).

The northern boundary to the site is also formed by a 10m fence, beyond which there are retail

outlets. A short section immediately by the entrance gates is secured by 3m chain link fencing.

The eastern boundary with the adjoining industrial/commercial complex is formed by a Cornish

hedge, which continues along two thirds of the southern site boundary. Beyond, the surrounding

land is agricultural and subdivided by more hedgerows with trees. The western third of the

southern boundary is formed by a Leylandii hedge to ca. 8m. The boundary in this section is

secured by a post and rail fence with additional stock wire.

Habitats are summarised below in order of decreasing area within the site. The plant species

recorded within are listed in Table 2 of Appendix 5, which also summarises relative abundance

in each habitat according to the DAFOR scale [this provides an estimate of relative abundance as follows:

D = Dominant, A = Abundant, F = Frequent, O = Occasional, R = Rare]. Where appropriate the relevant

National Vegetation Classification (NVC) category (Rodwell 1992) is applied. This system

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provides a common standard for the description of British plant communities.

4.2.1 Amenity Grassland

Amenity grassland is comprised of abundant to dominant Perennial Rye Grass (Lolium perenne)

and White Clover (Trifolium repens) with occasional to locally abundant Annual Meadow Grass

(Poa annua). Smooth Meadow Grass (Poa pratensis), Broad-leaved Dock (Rumex obtusifolius),

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinarum), Meadow Fescue (Festuca pratensis) and Greater Plantain

(Plantago major) are all rare. The margins of the pitches contain occasional Yorkshire Fog Grass

(Holcus lanatus) with locally frequent Cinquefoil (Potentilla reptans) and Silverweed (P.

anserina).

A complete list of species can be found in Table 2 of Appendix 5. The community can be

ascribed to NVC type MG7f, the Perennial Ryegrass-Smooth Meadow grass community (Lolium

perenne-Poa pratensis grassland, Rodwell 1992).

4.2.2 Species-poor hedge with trees

The eastern hedge has a 1.0-1.25m stone-faced earth bank with an almost continuous mature tree

canopy reaching to a maximum of 5m in height. There is a ditch on the eastern edge of this

hedge, with a maximum drop of ca. 1.2m from the visible base of the bank. The ditch appears

to extend only one third of the way along the hedge, starting from the northern edge of the site.

The hedge bank along the southern boundary reaches an average of 1.5m. Rabbit burrows are

occasional throughout the hedge.

The hedge banks are dominated by a ground cover of Ivy underneath the dense tree canopy,

which is primarily composed of Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) with Hawthorn, locally abundant

Privet (Ligustrum vulgare), occasional Elder (Sambucus nigra) and individuals of Sycamore

(Acer pseudoplatanus) and Holly (Ilex aquifolium). Black Bryony (Tamus communis) and Hedge

Bindweed (Calystegia sepium) are frequent throughout and climb through the canopy.

The vegetation on the hedge banks is characterised by frequent to abundant Nettles (Urtica

dioica) and Brambles (Rubus fruticosus) with Creeping Thistle (Cirsium arvense), Field

Horsetail (Equisetum vulgare) and Goosegrass (Galium aparine). Hogweed (Heracleum

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sphondylium), Black Mustard (Brassica nigra), Madder (Rubia peregrina), Fleabane (Pulicaria

dysenterica), Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria) and Campion (Silene dioica) are all

occasional. Rare species are listed in Table 2 of Appendix 5. The amenity grassland surrounding

the second pitch is mown to within 0.4m of the hedge base.

4.2.3 Semi-improved Grassland

The bank on the southern edge of the first pitch has frequent to locally dominant Ribwort

Plantain (Plantago lanceolata) among abundant Yorkshire Fog Grass, Perennial Ryegrass, White

Clover and Cock’s Foot Grass (Dactylis glomerata). Silverweed, Common Bent Grass (Agrostis

capillaris), Wavy St. John’s Wort (Hypericum undulatum), Creeping Thistle, Hemp Agrimony

(Eupatorium cannibinum), Curled Dock (Rumex crispus), Dandelion and Ragwort (Senecio

jacobaea) are all occasional. Other species are listed in Table 2 of Appendix 5.

The community represents a grass sward originally similar to the amenity grassland (Section

4.2.1) but since degraded to MG7e Perennial Ryegrass-Ribwort Plantain grassland (Lolium

perenne-Plantago lanceolata, Rodwell 1992).

4.2.4 Ephemeral/Short Perennial

The most ubiquitous species are Knotgrass (Polygonum aviculare), Annual Meadow Grass,

Greater Plantain, Field Horsetail and American Willowherb (Epilobium ciliatum). Amongst these

were a selection of common ruderal species as shown in Table 2 of Appendix 5. No NVC type

can be easily applied to this community.

4.2.5 Tall Ruderal

Nettles, Brambles, Creeping Thistle, Black Mustard, Goosegrass and Creeping Bent Grass

(Agrostis stolonifera) are abundant, with frequent/locally frequent Hogweed, Herb Robert

(Geranium robertianum) and Bristly Ox-Tongue (Picris echioides). Bramble, Hedge Bindweed,

Fleabane, Yorkshire Fog, Field Horsetail, Spear Thistle (Cirsium vulgare) and Great Willowherb

(Epilobium hirsutum) are occasional. All species are shown in Table 2 of Appendix 5.

The community is best described as OV25 Nettle-Creeping Thistle (Urtica dioica-Cirsium

arvense, Rodwell 2000).

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4.2.6 Buildings

The club house is the largest building and is a single storey building of smooth rendered concrete

block construction, faced with painted wood panelling above window height and enclosed by

a steel frame to ca. 10m. The top half of the steel frame is clad in corrugated steel and the pitched

roof is also of corrugated steel. There is a void space of approximately 5m between the top of

roof ridge and that of the flat-roofed, enclosed club house. Birds/bats can gain access to the void

space from beneath the cladding.

At the time of the survey House Martins (Delichon urbica) were feeding young and may have

nested within, although it was not possible to see nests from the exterior. The building may have

the potential to provide roosting/nest space for other bird species and possibly bats.

A Nissan-style storage building is located south of the clubhouse and measures approximately

8m long x 4m wide x 5m high. The domed roof is painted, galvanised corrugated metal sited on

a rendered concrete block base. The ends of the building are of wood panelling and secured by

double doors to the south. The structure was being used by nesting Swallows (Hirundo rustica),

gaining access between the top door frame and the doors themselves.

The toilet block lies immediately west of the storage building and is a low (ca. 2.2m), smooth

rendered, concrete block structure with a corrugated fibre cement/bonded asbestos roof. It has

an integral open, general waste storage area.

4.3 Species

4.3.1 Flora

Higher plants

A total of 95 higher plant species was recorded from the survey area, as listed in Table 2 of

Appendix 5. Of these Butterfly Bush (Buddleja davidii) and Butterbur (Petasites hybridus) are

invasive and non-native, able to exploit disturbed sites such a soil heaps/rubble piles and often

introduced in imported soils. In this specific context Butterfly Bush is not considered to have

negative nature conservation impact. The colony of Butterbur in the south western corner is of

limited size but could exert a negative conservation impact.

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4.3.2 Birds

All nesting birds are protected under Section 1 of the Wildlife & Countryside Act (1981) (as

amended) (HM Government 1981). The club house and adjacent storage building are of known

importance to breeding birds and no doubt the hedges are also used. Both Swallows and House

Martins are on the UK Amber list and are Species of European Conservation Concern; House

Martins have exhibited moderate breeding population decline (Eaton et al. 2009)

Numerous birds of conservation interest have been recorded within a 1km radius of the site

centre as shown in Table 1, Appendix 5. The majority are clearly associated with the

neighbouring SSSI sites. Of these, Golden Plover (Pluvialis apricaria) and Lapwing (Vanellus

vanellus) forage on improved or semi-improved grassland during the winter months and may

potentially make transient use of the site.

4.3.3 Mammals

Small mammals will be present within the hedge where the vegetation is sufficiently developed.

Rabbits (Orytolagus cunniculus) are present at the site. Even in the urban fringe Badgers (Meles

meles) may pass through periphery of the site, particularly to the south where there is agricultural

land and dense vegetation. Badgers have been recorded on many separate occasions from within

a 1km radius of the site centre (Table 1, Appendix 5).

Badgers and their setts are legally protected under the Protection of Badgers Act 1992 (HM

Government 1992), whereby it is an offence to kill or injure a badger, to interfere with or

obstruct access to a sett, and to disturb a badger when occupying a sett. No evidence of badger

activity was observed from the confines of the site.

4.3.4 Bats

All British bats are: European protected species listed on Annex IV of the EC Habitats Directive;

protected under Schedule 2 of the Conservation (Natural Habitats, & c) Regulations 1994 (HM

Government 1994); legally protected under Schedules 5 & 6 of the Wildlife & Countryside Act

1981 as amended (HM Government 1981, 1991). Consequently, it is an offence to kill, injure,

capture or disturb bats, or damage, destroy or obstruct access to a bat roost (‘any structure or

place which is used for shelter or protection’).

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Bats can utilise buildings and mature trees, particularly those clad with Ivy. There are mature

coniferous trees beyond the western site boundary and a semi-mature specimen of Sycamore in

the hedge close to the club house. No site buildings were surveyed for bats. Both the club house

and the storage building have the potential as bat roosts and require a specialist survey to verify

their status.

4.3.5 Herptiles

All reptiles are protected against intentional or reckless killing and injuring under Schedule 5

(Section 9(1) and 9(5) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) and Schedule 12

of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (HM Government 1981, 2000). The broadleaved

hedge has limited scope as herptile habitat since the grass is mown close to its base.

The site is not suitable for breeding amphibians and has no open water. Amphibians are well

documented for the locality and the ditch and hedge may offer transient refuge and/or foraging.

4.3.6 Invertebrates

During the survey invertebrate interest was concentrated around the tall ruderal vegetation where

a number of butterflies were feeding, including Comma (Polygonium c-album), Large White

(Pieris brassicae) and Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta) all of which are common species (Fox

et al. 2007). The site does not provide habitat suitable for any of the notable butterfly species

listed in Table 1, Appendix 5, but could be utilised by some of the moths listed therein.

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5 ASSESSMENT OF IMPACTS

5.1 Site Context

Hayle Rugby Club lies approximately 300m east of the boundary of the World Heritage Site,

the Port of Hayle, one of the ten components of the Cornwall and West Devon Mining

Landscape (Cornwall & Scilly Historic Environment Service 2008). The site was agricultural

land until the 1960s when it first became a sports ground (Jubb Consulting Engineers 2009). It

is in close proximity to agricultural land to the south and semi-natural vegetation to the north east

but is other wise within an urban fringe and its associated commercial/industrial complex.

The site is in close proximity to a complex of sites designated for their nature conservation

importance, arising from the unique conditions of the Hayle estuary and accompanying dune

system with its associated wetlands. The biodiversity of the local area is therefore very high in

terms of both habitats and species of many taxa.

5.2 Current Status of the Site

Hayle Rugby Football Club grounds contain habitats typical of amenity recreational facilities.

The grassland is managed intensively and other than the broadleaved boundary hedge there is

little potential for other types of vegetation to establish. The overall plant species diversity is low

and the diversity of individual habitat types is low.

It is possible that bats are using the storage building and the clubhouse. A specialist survey is

required to determine the current status of the site in this respect. Other than Swallows nesting

within the storage building and House Martins, which may be nesting in the high roof of the

clubhouse, no other protected/notable species were observed during the survey.

Besides nesting birds none of the species recorded within the planning area are sufficiently

notable or present at sufficiently high density to warrant further consideration herein. Notable

species recorded for the locality are unlikely to utilise the site preferentially but it may still serve

to connect patches in a wider network.

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5.3 Operational Processes - Site Development

Development of the site will entail:

• Demolition of existing buildings;

• Clearance of all vegetation other than hedges;

• Extensive buildings works;

• Landscaping, drainage and associated works.

5.4 Impacts & Their Significance

The following impacts will arise from development of the site:

Habitat Destruction

• Permanent loss of amenity and semi-improved grassland plus tall ruderal vegetation;

• Loss of existing ephemeral/short perennial vegetation but possible temporary

reinstatement on suitable substrates during development, depending on the time scale of

operations;

• Loss of nesting and roosting sites for birds, including Swallows and possibly House

Martins.

Habitat Degradation

• Deposition of dust within habitats close to and surrounding the development site

(primarily hedges);

• Surface water pollution affecting ecosystems down gradient, but contained by the

existing drainage infrastructure.

Habitat Disturbance

• Effects of noise on wildlife in adjoining habitats, especially birds in the boundary hedge

and in adjacent habitats, potentially leading to displacement from breeding/feeding sites.

The site is located immediately adjacent to a busy trunk route. Disturbance from the

development and subsequent site may have an additive effect of unknown magnitude.

Table 3 outlines the significance of the impacts on the ecology and nature conservation value of

the site using the method and criteria recommended by IEEM (2006) and modified from the

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Transport Assessment Guidance (TAG) (Department for Transport 2004). The Table is based

on known ecological value and the key impact is on nesting birds using site buildings. Impacts

will be primarily site-contained and of minor importance to the wider area. Table 3 will require

modification should bats be resident at the site.

6 MITIGATION

This section recommends suitable measures to:

• Avoid negative ecological impacts, especially those that could be significant.

• Reduce negative impacts that cannot be avoided.

• Deliver ecological enhancements (IEEM 2006).

It aims to cover all ecological requirements relating to the proposal, which can be secured

through a planning obligation.

6.1 Mitigation

The following mitigation measures are proposed:

1. Demolition of site buildings should proceed during the winter months (October to

February). If this is impractical then the buildings concerned should be checked for

breeding birds immediately prior to any works undertaken during spring or summer. If

occupied nests are found work should cease until further advice has been sought.

2. Eradicate Butterbur from the south western boundary of the site by appropriate chemical

control prior to: removal of soil from the site; or the redistribution of soil potentially

contaminated with rhizomes; or landscaping the existing surface. Irrespective of the use

of chemical treatment, soils removed off-site and derived from the contaminated area

should be identified and disposed of appropriately to prevent further spread from

rhizomes.

3. Ensure the boundary hedge is not damaged physically or that debris is not deposited

therein during development works.

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Table 3: Assessment of Overall Impact of Retail Development of Hayle Rugby Football Club, Marsh Lane, Hayle.

Feature Value Magnitude of Impact Significance Mitigation Magnitude

with

Mitigation

Residual

Impact

Amenity Grassland Limited Major negative - loss of all habitat Neutral None Major negative Neutral

Tall Ruderal Limited Major negative - loss of all habitat Neutral None Major negative Neutral

Semi-improved Grassland Limited Major negative - loss of all habitat Neutral None Major negative Neutral

Ephemeral/short perennial Limited Major negative - loss of all habitatalthough some species may appeartemporarily during development.

Neutral None Major negative Neutral

Species poor hedge withtrees

Local Minor negative - possibledegradation; permanent disturbanceduring development and subsequentsite use

Slight adverse None Minor negative Slight adverse

Invasive, non-native plants Limited Neutral - loss of all nectar, removal ofcompetitive invasive species

Neutral Control and removal ofButterbur

Neutral impact Neutral

Birds, including nestingSwallow & possibly HouseMartin

Regional Major negative - loss of all habitat; disturbance/possible displacementfrom hedges.

Large adverse Retention of boundaryhedge. Potential

provision of nesting siteswithin development -success questionable

Minornegative?

Slight adverse

Bats - potentially present &resident;transitory use for foraging

International(if present)

Major negative - loss of all habitat andpossible interference resulting fromartificial lighting

Unquantifiable Dependent of site status ? Unquantifiable

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6.2 Enhancement

1. The potential should be considered for providing artificial nesting sites suited to House

Martins and located on possible ancillary buildings within the development, to minimise

the conflict with Health & Safety/Hygiene. The likelihood of artificial nests being

successful in attracting birds back to the site is unknown.

2. Where practicable, planting schemes around the site should utilise native species of local

provenance and appropriate to the site context. The site layout is likely to provide limited

opportunities for habitat recreation and the context of the development will no doubt

favour low maintenance schemes. However, there may be potential for re-establishing

grassland using an appropriate grass and wildflower mix on the southern edge of the site,

furthest from the main retail development.

6.3 Planning & Legislative Context

Measures outlined herein are in fulfilment of the following national, regional and local

requirements (Appendix 2):

Planning Policy Statement 9 (PPS9), Section 40 of NERC (2006) & ‘saved’ policies from

Penwith Local Plan (PLP)

• the application is based on the provision of up-to-date information about the

environmental characteristics of the site (PPS9);

• the development will have no impact on the SSSIs of the locality (PPS9, & PLP Policies

CC-9 & CC-10);

• the development will safeguard key local biodiversity and mitigation against potential

harm is provided (PPS9, NERC (206), PLP CC-10);

• the proposal does not require the removal of or damage to hedgerows (PLP Policy CC-

12).

7 CONCLUSIONS

Hayle Rugby Football Club contains a small number of habitats low in biodiversity value. None

of the habitats or species recorded during the survey have recognised nature conservation interest

beyond local value, although the status of the site with respect to bats is as yet undetermined. It

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is assumed that hedges surrounding the site will be retained.

Provided appropriate environmental and operational controls, and mitigation measures proposed

herein are adhered to it is unlikely that the proposed extension of the development will have a

significantly adverse effect on the nature conservation interest of the surrounding area.

Opportunities for enhancing biodiversity in the proposed development are limited . The use of

native species for planting schemes and possible small-scale habitat creation on the southern

edge of the site would benefit local biodiversity and should be considered.

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8 REFERENCES

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Cornwall and Scilly Historic Environment Service (2008) Cornish Mining World Heritagehttp://www.cornish-mining.org.uk/

Cornwall Wildlife Trust (1997 to current). An audit of the biological and earth scienceimportance of the road verge in Cornwall. Volume 2. Inventory. Cornwall Wildlife Trust, Truro.

Department for Transport (2004) Transport Analysis Guidance (TAG). ww.webtag.org.uk

Eaton M.A., Brown A.F., Noble D.G., Musgrove A.J., Hearn R., Aebischer N.J., GibbonsD.W., Evans A. and Gregory R.D. (2009) Birds of Conservation Concern 3: the populationstatus of birds in the United Kingdom, Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. British Birds 102,pp296–341 [widely available as ‘Birds of Conservation Concern 3', 2009].

Environmental Records Centre for Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly (ERCCIS) (to 2008)Erecords computer database. Cornwall Wildlife Trust, unpublished.

Fox, R., Warren, M.S., Asher, J., Brereton, T.M. and Roy, D.B. (2007). The state ofBritain’s butterflies 2007. Butterfly Conservation and the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology,Wareham, Dorset.

French, C., Murphy, R. & Atkinson, M. (1999) Flora of Cornwall: Atlas of the FloweringPlants and Ferns of Cornwall. Wheal Seton Press, Camborne

HM Government (1981) Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. HMSO, London.

HM Government (1991) The Wildlife and Countryside (Amendment) Act. HMSO, London.

HM Government (1992) Statutory Instrument 1992 No. 2350 [variations to Schedules 5 and 8of the Wildlife & Countryside Act]. HMSO, London.

H.M. Government (1994) The Conservation (Natural Habitats, & C) Regulation 1994. HMSO,London.

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HM Government (2000) The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000. HMSO, London.

HM Government (2006) The Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act. HMSO,

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London.

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Institute of Environmental Assessment (1995) Guidelines for basic ecological assessment. E.& F.N. Spon, London.

Joint Nature Conservation Committee (2003) A handbook for Phase 1 survey: A techniquefor environmental audit . JNCC Peterborough.

Jubb Consulting Engineers Ltd. (2009) Phase 1 Environmental Assessment of a Site at MarshLane, Hayle, Cornwall, for Asda Stores PLC.

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Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (2005) Planning Policy Statement 9: Biodiversity andGeological Conservation. TSO Publications.

Rodwell, J.S. (Ed.) (1992) British Plant Communities: Volume 3 Grasslands and montanecommunities. Cambridge University Press.

Rodwell, J.S. (Ed.) (2000) British Plant Communities: Volume 5 Maritime communities andvegetation of open habitats. Cambridge University Press.

Spalding, A. (1997) Red Data Book for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Croceago Press,Camborne.

Stace, C.A. (1997) New Flora of the British Isles. Edition 2. Cambridge University Press.

UK BAP (2007) Review: www.ukbap.org.uk

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APPENDIX 1

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APPENDIX 2

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PLANNING CONTEXT AND LEGISLATION

The following underpin the requirements for local authorities to implement their biodiversity duty.

Planning Context

Planning Policy Statement (PPS)1 Sustainable Development (2005)

Planning Policy 1 requires that planning policies and planning decisions should seek to protect and enhance the

countryside and urban areas, including wildlife habitats.

PPS9 Biodiversity & Geological Conservation (2005)

PPS9 (Planning Policy Statement 9) sets out the Government’s national policies on protection of biodiversity and

geological conservation through the planning system. PPS9 recommends that those sites and species protected by

law, e.g. Internationally designated sites (SAC’s, SPA’s and RAMSAR sites) should not be included in local

planning policy. In relation to planning applications, key principles that planning bodies / authorities should adhere

to, to ensure that the potential impacts on biodiversity and geological conservation are fully considered, are [Ref 1]:

• …….planning decisions should be based upon up-to-date information about the environmental

characteristics of their areas, which should include the relevant biodiversity and geological resources.

• …….planning decisions should aim to maintain, and enhance, restore or add to biodiversity and geological

conservation interests, according due importance to designated sites of international, national and local

importance; protected species; and to biodiversity interests within the wider environment.

• Development proposals where the principal objective is to conserve or enhance biodiversity and geological

conservation interests should be permitted.

• The aim of planning decisions should be to prevent harm to biodiversity and geological conservation

interests. Where granting planning permission would result in significant harm to those interests, local

planning authorities will need to be satisfied that the development cannot reasonably be located on any

alternative sites that would result in less or no harm. In the absence of any such alternatives, local planning

authorities should ensure that, before planning permission is granted, adequate mitigation measures are put

in place. Where a planning decision could result in significant harm to biodiversity and geological interests

which cannot be prevented or adequately mitigated against, appropriate compensation measures should be

sought. If that significant harm cannot be prevented, adequately mitigated against, or compensated for, then

planning permission should be refused.

Other relevant policies include the following (summarised):

1. [Ref. 9] Sites of regional and local biodiversity and geological interest, which include Regionally Important

Geological Sites (now County Geology Sites), Local Nature Reserves and Local Sites, have a fundamental

role to play in meeting overall national biodiversity targets. Criteria-based policies should be established in

local development documents against which proposals for any development on, or affecting, such sites will

be judged and should be distinguished from those applied to nationally important sites.

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2. [Ref. 11] ………local authorities should also conserve other important natural habitat types that have been

identified in the Countryside and Right of Way Act 2000 section 74 list1, and identify opportunities to

enhance and add to them.

3. [Ref. 12] Networks of natural habitat provide a valuable resource. They can link sites of biodiversity

importance and provide routes or stepping stones for the migration, dispersal and genetic exchange of

species in the wider environment. Local authorities should aim to maintain networks by avoiding or

repairing the fragmentation and isolation of natural habitats through policies in plans.

4. [Ref. 13] The re-use of previously developed land makes a major contribution to sustainable development.

However, where such sites have significant biodiversity or geological interest of recognised local

importance, local planning authorities, together with developers, should aim to retain this interest or

incorporate it into any development.

5. [Ref. 14] Development proposals provide many opportunities for building in beneficial biodiversity or

geological features as part of a good design…... local planning authorities should maximise such

opportunities in and around developments, using planning obligations where appropriate.

6. [Ref. 16] Many individual wildlife species have been identified as requiring conservation action as species

of principal importance for the conservation of biodiversity in England. Local authorities should take

measures to protect the habitats of these species from further decline through policies and the use of

planning conditions. Planning authorities should ensure these species are protected from the adverse effects

of development, where appropriate, by using planning conditions or obligations. Planning authorities

should refuse permission where harm to the species or their habitats would result unless the need for, and

benefits of, the development clearly outweigh that harm.

Regional Spatial Strategy RSS10 (2006 Draft)

This document is still in draft format and replaces the Regional Spatial Strategy (RSS10). The key policies in respect

of the environment are:

SD3 The Environment and Natural Resources - The region’s environment and natural resources will be protected

and enhanced by:

• Ensuring that development respects landscape and ecological thresholds of settlements

• Contributing to regional biodiversity targets through the restoration, creation, improvement and management of

habitats

ENV1 Protection and Enhancement of Regions Natural & Historic environment - The quality, character, diversity

and local distinctiveness of the natural and historic environment in the South West will be protected and enhanced,

developments which support their positive management will be encouraged. Where development and changes in

land use are planned which would affect these assets, local authorities will first seek to avoid loss of or damage to

the assets, then mitigate any unavoidable damage, and compensate for loss or damage through offsetting actions;

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ENV4 Nature Conservation. The distinctive habitats and species of the South West will be maintained and enhanced

in line with national targets and the South West Regional Biodiversity Action Plan. Local authorities should ….

[identify] local opportunities for biodiversity enhancement in LDDs, taking into account the local distribution of

habitats and species, and protecting these sites and features from harmful development. Priority will be given to

meeting targets for maintenance, restoration and recreation of priority habitats and species…... Proposals which

provide opportunities for the beneficial management of these areas and habitats and species generally, should be

supported, including linking habitats to create more functional units which are more resilient to climate change.

Cornwall Structure Plan

This document is also to be superseded by the Regional Spatial Strategy but at this time certain policies have been

identified as ‘saved’ by the Secretary of State in 2007, including Policy 2, which relates to the natural environment.

The relevant parts of the policy are as follows:

• The quality, character, diversity and local distinctiveness of the natural and built environment of Cornwall

will be protected and enhanced. Throughout Cornwall, development must respect local character and:

• Retain important elements of the local landscape, including natural and semi-natural habitats, hedges, trees

and other natural historic features that add to its distinctiveness.

• Contribute to the regeneration, restoration, enhancement or conservation of the area.

• The conservation and enhancement of sites, areas, or interests, of recognised international or national

importance for their landscape, nature conservation, archaeological or historic importance, including the

proposed World Heritage Site, should be given priority in the consideration of development proposals.

• Within Areas of Great Landscape Value and other areas or sites of countywide significance for

biodiversity, geodiversity or historic interest, development proposals will be required to respect those

interests.

Penwith Local Development Framework

Until a Local Development Framework for Cornwall Council is prepared, planning policy in use within the Penwith

District area at the 31st March 2009 will continue to have some weight, as specified in PPS12. The Penwith Local

Plan was adopted in 2004 and a number of policies from this document were ‘saved’ by the Secretary of State in

September 2007, including the following of relevance to this report:

• Policy CC-1 Development will not be permitted where it would significantly harm the landscape character,

amenity, nature conservation, archaeological, historic or geological values of the coast and countryside of

Penwith;

• Policy CC-6 Proposals for development which would significantly harm the integrity of a designated or

candidate Special Area of Conservation, or a designated or proposed Special Protection Area, or which

would conflict with the conservation objectives for such a site will not be permitted;

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• Policy CC-9 Proposals for development which would cause significant harm to a protected species or its

habitat will not be permitted;

• Policy CC-10 Proposals for development which would have a significant adverse effect on the integrity or

continuity of landscape features and habitats of major importance for wild flora and fauna will not be

permitted. Where development which would have a more limited adverse effect is permitted, damage to

nature conservation values must be minimised and where appropriate a planning obligation will be sought

to ensure that compensatory measures are undertaken to retain the continuity or integrity of the features or

habitats;

• Policy CC-12 Proposals for development which would result in the loss or damage to trees, woodland,

hedgerows and Cornish hedges which make a significant contribution to the character of the landscape and

nature conservation will not be permitted;

• Policy CC-13 Tree planting and hedgerow schemes which are in keeping with the character of the

landscape will be acceptable subject to:- (i) the use of native species where appropriate; and (ii) appropriate

aftercare and management measures

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Legislative context and statutory designations

The Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981 (as amended) (HM Government, 1981, 1985,1989, 1991, 1992a, 1998,

2004).

• Main legislation relating to nature conservation in Great Britain

• Transposes into British law the Berne2, Bonn3 and RAMSAR4 Conventions, and the European “Birds

Directive”5 (European Community (EC) response to the Berne Convention).

• covers protection of wildlife (birds, other animals and plants), Sites of Special Scientific Interest

(SSSI’s) (with some SSSI’s also designated as Special Protection Areas (SPA’s)), National Nature

Reserves (NNR’s) and RAMSAR sites (and other designations not strictly relevant to ecology, for

example National Parks and Public Rights of Way, which are beyond the scope of this report).

The Protection of Badgers Act, 1992 (HM Government, 1992b).

• Specific protection for badgers.

The Conservation (Natural Habitats, & C.) Regulations 1994 (The “Habitats Regulations”) (HM Government,

1994).

• Transposes into British law the European “Habitats Directive”6 (EC response to the Berne

Convention), and covers Special Areas of Conservation (SAC’s) and European Protected Species.

• Also provides further protection for sites designated under the Birds Directive and the RAMSAR

Convention (SPA’s and RAMSAR sites respectively).

The Countryside and Rights of Way (CRoW) Act, 2000 (HM Government, 2000).

• Applies to England and Wales only.

• Increases protection for SSSI’s and strengthens protection for threatened species.

• Specifies that it is the duty of Local Authorities to further the conservation of listed habitats and species

(UK BAP priority habitats and species).

Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (HM Government 2006)

• Implements key aspects of the Government’s Rural Strategy (2004).

• Section 40 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act requires that ‘Every public

authority must, in exercising its functions, have regard, so far as is consistent with the proper exercise

of those functions, to the purpose of conserving biodiversity.’

N.B. The NERC Act supersedes and replaces Section 74 of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act.

Non-statutory / local designations

There are a number of systems for identifying sites, habitats and species that:

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• do not at present qualify for legal (statutory) protection;

• may be important at the regional or county level;

• may be conservation priorities for the future.

• contribute towards the UK’s implementation of International Conventions and European Directives (as

listed in footnotes 2 - 6 and 8).

Planning policies outlined above recognise that Local Authorities must give appropriate protection to such non-

statutory designations with respect to development.

Designated (non-statutory) sites

County Geology Sites, County Wildlife Sites, roadside verge audit biological sites, ancient woodlands,

Cornwall Wildlife Trust Reserves, National Trust land, Woodland Trust sites and RSPB reserves7.

Biodiversity Action Plans

• Biodiversity Action Plans (BAPs) identify habitats and species of nature conservation priority on the

UK, regional and county scale (UKBG, 1998-9 and continuing updates; SWRBP, 1997; CBI 1997,

1998, 2004, respectively).

• Most have Habitat Action Plans (HAP) and Species Action Plans (SAP) covering them, detailing

current status, threats and conservation objectives /targets.

• There are also “grouped action plans” for groups of related species with similar conservation

requirements.

UK BAP

• UK Government's response to the Biodiversity Convention8, ratified by the UK in June 1994.

• Local Authorities have a duty to further the conservation of UK BAP priority habitats and species

(NERC Act 2007), to protect these habitats and species from further decline and identify opportunities

to enhance and add to the habitats under PPS9.

The Regional (South West) BAP

• Developed in 1997 to, in part, inform regional planning of the main biodiversity issues within the

South West, and to facilitate the implementation of UK BAP at the local (county) level.

• not included in this report as comprehensive HAPs and SAPs have been prepared for relevant species

at the county level.

The County (Cornwall) BAP Developed from 1997 to 2004

• Volume 1: Audit and Priorities (CBI, 1997);

• Volume 2: Action Plans (CBI, 1998) - also contains six Area Action Plans (geographical areas

supporting distinct assemblages of biodiversity or a high number of priority species and habitats).

• Volume 3: Action Plans 2004 (CBI, 2004).

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Habitats / species on the ‘short list’ in Volume 1, and those with HAPs / SAPs in Volumes 2 or 3 are referred to

in this report as Cornwall BAP priority species9.

Most Cornwall BAP priority species are also UK BAP priorities; therefore receiving protection under PPS9.

Red Data Books /Lists – Conservation Designations for Species

The New Atlas of the British and Irish Flora (Preston et al., 2002) - most up-to-date information on nationally

rare10 and nationally scarce11 vascular plants.

The Vascular Plant Red Data List for Great Britain (Cheffings & Farrell, 2005) - details status of plants in

relation to threat categories: Extinct in the wild, Critically endangered, Endangered, Vulnerable, Near

Threatened.

The British Red Data Books12: Mosses and liverworts (Church et al., 2004); Lichens (Church et al., 1996);

Insects (Shirt, 1987) and Invertebrates other than insects (Bratton, 1991) - detail status of taxa in term of threat

categories, and identifies national rarity/scarcity.

Birds of Conservation Concern 3 (Eaton et al. 2009) reviews the population status of birds regularly found in

the UK, assessed against seven criteria. 52 species are on the Red List (of high conservation concern), and 126

species are on the Amber List (of medium conservation concern).

1 Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) priority habitats and species 2 The Berne Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats, 1979 3 The Bonn Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals, 1979 4 The RAMSAR Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat (Iran, 1971) 5 European Community Directive on the Conservation of Wild Birds, 1979 (79/409/EEC) (CEC, 1979) 6 European Community Directive on the Conservation of Natural Habitats and of Wild Fauna and Flora,1992 (92/43/EEC) (CEC, 1992) 8 Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) (Brazil, 1992) 9 Several HAPs and SAPs included in Volume 2 have been updated in Volume 3. Where this is the case, the updated (Volume 3) Action Plans only are discussed in this report. 10 Nationally rare species occur in 1-15 10km squares of the National Grid (Preston et al., 2002; Church et al., 2004; Church et al., 1996; Shirt, 1987; Bratton, 1991). 11 Nationally scarce species occur in 16-100 10km squares of the National Grid (Preston et al., 2002; Church et al., 2004; Church et al., 1996; Shirt, 1987; Bratton, 1991). 12 The Cornwall Red Data Book (Spalding, 1997) gives ecological information on nationally rare, locally scarce and threatened species in Cornwall. Although this text provides useful ecological information, it is generally not used in valuation of species.

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Roadside Audit - Biological Site BS 277

Roadside Audit - Biological Site BS 278

Roadside Audit - Biological Site BS 148

P5 Gwinear Tips and Trungle Valley CWS

P16 Marsh Lane Meadows CWS

Loggans Moor(CWT Reserve)

Upton Towans(CWT Reserve)

RSPB Reserve

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Hayle Rugby Ground study area 313.33HaCounty Wildlife Sites (CWS)

County Geology Site (CGS)Site Status

NotifiedProposedRoadside Audit - Biological SitesRoadside Audit - Earth Science SitesAncient semi-natural

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Cornwall Wildlife Trust ReservesWoodland Trust ReservesRSPB ReserveNational Trust Ownership

Leppitt AssociatesAsda/HRC/EA Asda Stores Ltd.

Hayle Rugby Ground ProjectSW 575 382, 1000m radius

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ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS CENTREFor Cornwall and the Isles of ScillyFive Acres, Allet, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 9DJPhone: 01872 240777 xtn 213 Fax: 01872 225 476e-mail: [email protected]: www.erccis.co.uk

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Hayle Rugby Ground study area 313.33Ha

BAP Coastal Saltmarsh 4.688Ha 2% 3 clips

Definitely is 4.69Ha (1.5%) 3 clips

BAP Coastal Sand Dune 47.371Ha 15% 2 clips

Definitely is 28.36Ha (9.05%) 1 clip

Definitely present within polygon but not mappable 19.01Ha (6.07%) 1 clipFens 4.292Ha 1% 5 clipsFens 4.292Ha 1% 5 clips

Definitely is 3.04Ha (.97%) 2 clips

Definitely present within polygon but not mappable 0.23Ha (.07%) 1 clip

Probably the priority habitat but some uncertainty 1.01Ha (.32%) 2 clipsMudflats 2.049Ha 1% 3 clipsMudflats 2.049Ha 1% 3 clips

mud and shingle 0.2Ha (.06%) 1 clip

mud NOT PRESENT

BAP Reedbeds 2.104Ha 1% 1 clipJ

JJJ Definitely is 2.1Ha (.67%) 1 clipBAP Saline Lagoons 2.573Ha 1% 1 clip

Probably the Priority Habitat but some uncertainty of interpretation 2.57Ha (.82%) 1 clip

Leppitt AssociatesAsda/HRC/EA Asda Stores Ltd.

Hayle Rugby Ground ProjectSW 575 382, 1000m radius

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Table 1: Notable species within 1000m radius of Hayle Rugby Football Club, Marsh Lane, Hayle

Scientific name Vernacular name Group* Year International Designation National Designation Legal Designation

Bufo bufo Common Toad amphibian 2004 UK Biodiversity Action Plan list, Priority Species.

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 5 Section 9.5a.Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 5 Section 9.5b.

Rana temporaria Common Frog amphibian 2004 Habitats and species directive, Annex 5.

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 5 Section 9.5a.Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 5 Section 9.5b.

Triturus helveticus Palmate Newt amphibian 1995 Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 5 Section 9.5a.Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 5 Section 9.5b.

Accipiter gentilis Northern Goshawk bird 1983 Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.EC Cites, Annex A.

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 1 Part 1.

Accipiter nisus Sparrowhawk bird 2006 Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.EC Cites, Annex A.

Actitis hypoleucos Common Sandpiper bird 2008 Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.

Alauda arvensis Skylark bird 1999 Birds Directive, Annex 2.2. Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: red.

Alcedo atthis Kingfisher bird 2006 Bern Convention, Appendix 2.Birds Directive, Annex 1.

Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 1 Part 1.

Anas acuta Pintail bird 2006 Birds Directive, Annex 2.1.Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.EC Cites, Annex C.

Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 1 Part 2.

Species StatusSpecies

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Anas americana American Wigeon bird 2006 Bonn Convention, Appendix 2. Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Anas clypeata Shoveler bird 1991 Birds Directive, Annex 2.1.Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.EC Cites, Annex C.

Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Anas crecca Eurasian Teal bird 1991 Birds Directive, Annex 2.1.Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.EC Cites, Annex C.

Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Anas penelope Wigeon bird 2002 Birds Directive, Annex 2.1.Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.EC Cites, Annex C.

Anas platyrhynchos Mallard bird 2004 Birds Directive, Annex 2.1.Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.

Anas querquedula Garganey bird 2001 Birds Directive, Annex 2.1.Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.EC Cites, Annex A.

Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 1 Part 1.

Anas strepera Gadwall bird 2004 Birds Directive, Annex 2.1.Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.

Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Anser albifrons White-Fronted Goose bird 2002 Birds Directive, Annex 2.2.Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.

Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Anser anser Greylag Goose bird 1875 Birds Directive, Annex 2.1.Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.

Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 1 Part 2.

Anthus petrosus Rock Pipit bird 2001 Bern Convention, Appendix 2.

Anthus pratensis Meadow Pipit bird 2001 Bern Convention, Appendix 2. Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Anthus spinoletta Water Pipit bird 2008 Bern Convention, Appendix 2.

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Anthus trivialis Tree Pipit bird 1986 Bern Convention, Appendix 2. Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.UK Biodiversity Action Plan list, Priority Species.

Ardea cinerea Grey Heron bird 2006

Arenaria interpres Ruddy Turnstone bird 2004 Bern Convention, Appendix 2.Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.

Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Aythya collaris Ring-Necked Duck bird 1997 Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.

Bombycilla garrulus Waxwing bird 1975 Bern Convention, Appendix 2.

Branta bernicula Brent Goose bird 1991

Branta canadensis Canada Goose bird 2006 Birds Directive, Annex 2.1.Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.

Bucephala clangula Common Goldeneye bird 1991 Birds Directive, Annex 2.2.Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.

Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 1 Part 2.

Bucephala clangula Common Goldeneye bird 1990 Birds Directive, Annex 2.2.Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.

Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 1 Part 2.

Buteo buteo Common Buzzard bird 2000 Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.EC Cites, Annex A.

Calidris alba Sanderling bird 2006 Bern Convention, Appendix 2.Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.

Calidris alpina Dunlin bird 2006 Bern Convention, Appendix 2.Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.

Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Calidris canutus Knot bird 2006 Birds Directive, Annex 2.2.Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.

Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

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Calidris canutus Red Knot bird 1991 Birds Directive, Annex 2.2.Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.

Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Calidris ferruginea Curlew Sandpiper bird 2004 Bern Convention, Appendix 2.Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.

Calidris maritima Purple Sandpiper bird 2004 Bern Convention, Appendix 2.Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.

Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 1 Part 1.

Calidris melanotos Pectoral Sandpiper bird 2003 Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.

Calidris minuta Little Stint bird 2006 Bern Convention, Appendix 2.Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.

Calidris minutilla Least Sandpiper bird 2006 Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.

Carduelis cannabina Linnet bird 2001 Bern Convention, Appendix 2. Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: red.

Carduelis carduelis Goldfinch bird 2006 Bern Convention, Appendix 2.

Carduelis chloris Greenfinch bird 2004 Bern Convention, Appendix 2.

Carduelis spinus Siskin bird 2003 Bern Convention, Appendix 2.

Cettia cetti Cetti's Warbler bird 2000 Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 1 Part 1.

Charadrius alexandrinus Kentish Plover bird 1999 Bern Convention, Appendix 2.Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 1 Part 1.

Charadrius dubius Little Plover bird 2001 Bern Convention, Appendix 2.Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.

Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 1 Part 1.

Charadrius morinellus Eurasian Dotterel bird 1997 Birds Directive, Annex 1.Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.

Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 1 Part 1.

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Charadrus hiaticula Charadrius hiaticula bird 1991

Chlidonias niger Black Tern bird 2001 Bern Convention, Appendix 2.Birds Directive, Annex 1.

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 1 Part 1.

Ciconia ciconia White Stork bird 2001 Bern Convention, Appendix 2.Birds Directive, Annex 1.Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.

Cinclus cinclus White-throated Dipper bird 1980 Bern Convention, Appendix 2.

Circus aeruginosus Marsh Harrier bird 1999 Birds Directive, Annex 1.Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.EC Cites, Annex A.

Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Circus cyaneus Hen Harrier bird 1983 Birds Directive, Annex 1.Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.EC Cites, Annex A.

Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: red.

Clangula hyemalis Long-tailed Duck bird 2001 Birds Directive, Annex 2.2.Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.

Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 1 Part 1.

Columba oenas Stock Pigeon bird 1997 Birds Directive, Annex 2.2. Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Columba palumbus Woodpigeon bird 1985 Birds Directive, Annex 2.1.

Corvus frugilegus Rook bird 2004 Birds Directive, Annex 2.2.

Corvus monedula Jackdaw bird 2004 Birds Directive, Annex 2.2.

Cuculus canorus Cuckoo bird 1955 Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.UK Biodiversity Action Plan list, Priority Species.

Cygnus columbianus subsp. bewickii Cygnus columbianus subsp. bewickii

bird 1992 UK Biodiversity Action Plan list, Priority Species.

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Cygnus cygnus Whooper Swan bird 2001 Bern Convention, Appendix 2.Birds Directive, Annex 1.Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.

Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 1 Part 1.

Cygnus olor Mute Swan bird 2008 Birds Directive, Annex 2.2.Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.

Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Egretta garzetta Little Egret bird 2007 Bern Convention, Appendix 2.Birds Directive, Annex 1.EC Cites, Annex A.

Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Ficedula hypoleuca Pied Flycatcher bird 1997 Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.

Fringilla montifringilla Brambling bird 1969 Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 1 Part 1.

Gallinago gallinago Snipe bird 2006 Birds Directive, Annex 2.1.Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.

Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Gallinula chloropus Common Moorhen bird 1976 Birds Directive, Annex 2.2.Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.

Garrulus glandarius Jay bird 2006 Birds Directive, Annex 2.2.

Gavia arctica Black-throated Diver bird 1999 Bern Convention, Appendix 2.Birds Directive, Annex 1.

Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.UK Biodiversity Action Plan list, Priority Species.

Gavia immer Great Northern Diver bird 2001 Bern Convention, Appendix 2.Birds Directive, Annex 1.

Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Haematopus ostralegus Eurasian Oystercatcher bird 2004 Birds Directive, Annex 2.2. Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

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Hirundo rustica Swallow bird 2006 Bern Convention, Appendix 2. Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Lanius senator Woodchat Shrike bird 1999 Bern Convention, Appendix 2.

Larus argentatus Herring Gull bird 2005 Birds Directive, Annex 2.2. Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Larus canus Mew Gull bird 2003 Birds Directive, Annex 2.2. Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Larus fuscus Lesser Black-backed Gull bird 2004 Birds Directive, Annex 2.2. Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Larus marinus Great Black-backed Gull bird 2004 Birds Directive, Annex 2.2.

Larus melanocephalus Mediterranean Gull bird 2008 Bern Convention, Appendix 2.Birds Directive, Annex 1.Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.

Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 1 Part 1.

Larus minutus Little Gull bird 2006 Bern Convention, Appendix 2.Birds Directive, Annex 1.

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 1 Part 1.

Larus ridibundus Black-headed Gull bird 2004 Birds Directive, Annex 2.2. Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Limnodromus scolopaceus Long-Billed Dowitcher bird 2006 Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.

Limosa lapponica Bar-Tailed Godwit bird 2006 Birds Directive, Annex 1.Birds Directive, Annex 2.2.Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.

Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Limosa limosa Black-Tailed Godwit bird 2006 Birds Directive, Annex 2.2.Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.

Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: red.

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 1 Part 1.

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Locustella naevia Grasshopper Warbler bird 1999 Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: red.UK Biodiversity Action Plan list, Priority Species.

Lymnocryptes minimus Jack Snipe bird 2006 Birds Directive, Annex 2.1.Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.

Melanitta nigra Common Scoter bird 2004 Birds Directive, Annex 2.2.Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.

Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: red.UK Biodiversity Action Plan list, Priority Species.

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 1 Part 1.

Mergus merganser Goosander bird 2001 Birds Directive, Annex 2.2.Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.

Mergus serrator Red-breasted Merganser bird 2001 Birds Directive, Annex 2.2.Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.

Milvus migrans Black Kite bird 1991 Birds Directive, Annex 1.Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.EC Cites, Annex A.

Milvus milvus Red Kite bird 2003 Birds Directive, Annex 1.Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.EC Cites, Annex A.

Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 1 Part 1.

Morus bassanus Northern Gannet bird 1944 Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Motacilla alba White/Pied Wagtail bird 1990 Bern Convention, Appendix 2.

Motacilla cinerea Grey Wagtail bird 2006 Bern Convention, Appendix 2. Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Motacilla citreola Citrine Wagtail bird 1982 Bern Convention, Appendix 2.

Motacilla flava Yellow Wagtail bird 2004 Bern Convention, Appendix 2. Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

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Muscicapinae Muscicapa striata bird 1964

Numenius arquata Curlew bird 2006 Birds Directive, Annex 2.2.Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.

Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.UK Biodiversity Action Plan list, Priority Species.

Numenius phaeopus Whimbrel bird 2007 Birds Directive, Annex 2.2.Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 1 Part 1.

Nycticorax nycticorax Night Heron bird 1990 Bern Convention, Appendix 2.Birds Directive, Annex 1.

Oenanthe oenanthe Wheatear bird 1991 Bern Convention, Appendix 2.

Pandion haliaetus Osprey bird 2002 Birds Directive, Annex 1.Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.EC Cites, Annex A.

Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 1 Part 1.

Panurus biarmicus Bearded Tit bird 1992 Bern Convention, Appendix 2. Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 1 Part 1.

Parus major Great Tit bird 2004 Bern Convention, Appendix 2.

Passer domesticus House Sparrow bird 2004 Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: red.UK Biodiversity Action Plan list, Priority Species.

Passer montanus Tree Sparrow bird 1977 Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: red.UK Biodiversity Action Plan list, Priority Species.

Pernis apivorus Honey Buzzard bird 1989 Birds Directive, Annex 1.Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.EC Cites, Annex A.

Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 1 Part 1.

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Phalacrocorax aristotelis Shag bird 2001 Bern Convention, Appendix 2. Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Phasianus colchicus Pheasant bird 1984 Birds Directive, Annex 2.1.

Philomachus pugnax Ruff bird 2002 Birds Directive, Annex 1.Birds Directive, Annex 2.2.Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.

Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 1 Part 1.

Phoenicurus ochruros Black Redstart bird 2006 Bern Convention, Appendix 2. Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 1 Part 1.

Phoenicurus phoenicurus Redstart bird 1984 Bern Convention, Appendix 2. Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Phylloscopus sibilatrix Wood Warbler bird 1969 Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.UK Biodiversity Action Plan list, Priority Species.

Pica pica Magpie bird 2004 Birds Directive, Annex 2.2.

Platalea leucorodia Eurasian Spoonbill bird 1990 Bern Convention, Appendix 2.Birds Directive, Annex 1.Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.EC Cites, Annex A.

Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 1 Part 1.

Plectrophenax nivalis Snow Bunting bird 2001 Bern Convention, Appendix 2. Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 1 Part 1.

Pluvialis apricaria Golden Plover bird 2006 Birds Directive, Annex 1.Birds Directive, Annex 2.2.Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.

Pluvialis squatarola Grey Plover bird 2004 Birds Directive, Annex 2.2.Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.

Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

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Podiceps auritus Slavonian Grebe bird 1997 Bern Convention, Appendix 2.Birds Directive, Annex 1.Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.

Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 1 Part 1.

Podiceps grisegena Red-necked Grebe bird 2001 Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Podiceps nigricollis Black-Necked Grebe bird 2001 Bern Convention, Appendix 2. Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 1 Part 1.

Prunella modularis Dunnock bird 2004 Bern Convention, Appendix 2. Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Prunella modularis Hedge Accentor bird 1994 Bern Convention, Appendix 2. Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Puffinus mauretanicus Balearic Shearwater bird 2006 UK Biodiversity Action Plan list, Priority Species.

Puffinus puffinus Manx Shearwater bird 2004 Bern Convention, Appendix 2. Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Pyrrhula pyrrhula Common Bullfinch bird 2003 Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: red.

Rallus aquaticus Water Rail bird 2004 Birds Directive, Annex 2.2. Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Recurvirostra avosetta Pied Avocet bird 1999 Bern Convention, Appendix 2.Birds Directive, Annex 1.Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.

Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 1 Part 1.

Riparia riparia Sand Martin bird 2004 Bern Convention, Appendix 2. Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

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Rissa tridactyla Black-legged Kittiwake bird 2001 Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Saxicola torquata Stonechat bird 2001 Bern Convention, Appendix 2. Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Scolopax rusticola Eurasian Woodcock bird 2004 Birds Directive, Annex 2.1.Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.

Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Serinus serinus Serin bird 1991 Bern Convention, Appendix 2. Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 1 Part 1.

Sitta europaea Nuthatch bird 1985 Bern Convention, Appendix 2.

Stercorarius parasiticus Arctic Skua bird 1981 UK Biodiversity Action Plan list, Priority Species.

Stercorarius skua Great Skua bird 2004 Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Sterna dougallii Roseate Tern bird 1989 Bern Convention, Appendix 2.Birds Directive, Annex 1.Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.

Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: red.UK Biodiversity Action Plan list, Priority Species.

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 1 Part 1.

Sterna hirundo Common Tern bird 2001 Bern Convention, Appendix 2.Birds Directive, Annex 1.

Sterna paradisaea Arctic Tern bird 1990 Bern Convention, Appendix 2.Birds Directive, Annex 1.Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.

Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Sterna sandvicensis Sandwich Tern bird 2006 Bern Convention, Appendix 2.Birds Directive, Annex 1.

Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Streptopelia decaocto Collared Dove bird 2003 Birds Directive, Annex 2.2.

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Streptopelia decaocto Eurasian Collared Dove bird 2003 Birds Directive, Annex 2.2.

Streptopelia turtur Turtle Dove bird 2006 Birds Directive, Annex 2.2.EC Cites, Annex A.

Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: red.UK Biodiversity Action Plan list, Priority Species.

Sturnus roseus Rosy Starling bird 1984 Bern Convention, Appendix 2.

Sturnus vulgaris Starling bird 2004 Birds Directive, Annex 2.2. Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: red.

Sturnus vulgaris subsp. vulgaris Common Starling bird 1970 UK Biodiversity Action Plan list, Priority Species.

Sylvia borin Garden Warbler bird 1999

Sylvia undata Dartford Warbler bird 1993 Birds Directive, Annex 1. Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 1 Part 1.

Tadorna ferruginea Ruddy Shelduck bird 1991 Bern Convention, Appendix 2.Birds Directive, Annex 1.Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.

Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Tadorna tadorna Common Shelduck bird 1991 Bern Convention, Appendix 2.Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.

Tringa erythropus Spotted Redshank bird 2004 Birds Directive, Annex 2.2.Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.

Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Tringa flavipes Lesser Yellowlegs bird 2004 Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.

Tringa glareola Wood Sandpiper bird 2003 Bern Convention, Appendix 2.Birds Directive, Annex 1.Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.

Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 1 Part 1.

Tringa nebularia Common Greenshank bird 2008 Birds Directive, Annex 2.2.Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 1 Part 1.

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Tringa ochropus Green Sandpiper bird 2002 Bern Convention, Appendix 2.Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.

Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 1 Part 1.

Tringa totanus Common Redshank bird 1991 Birds Directive, Annex 2.2.Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.

Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Troglodytes troglodytes Wren bird 2004 Bern Convention, Appendix 2.

Turdus iliacus Redwing bird 2004 Birds Directive, Annex 2.2. Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 1 Part 1.

Turdus merula Blackbird bird 2004 Birds Directive, Annex 2.2.

Turdus merula Common Blackbird bird 2003 Birds Directive, Annex 2.2.

Turdus philomelos Song Thrush bird 2003 Birds Directive, Annex 2.2. Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: red.

Turdus pilaris Fieldfare bird 2001 Birds Directive, Annex 2.2. Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 1 Part 1.

Turdus torquatus Ring Ouzel bird 1985 Bern Convention, Appendix 2. Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: red.UK Biodiversity Action Plan list, Priority Species.

Turdus viscivorus Mistle Thrush bird 1999 Birds Directive, Annex 2.2. Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Tyto alba Barn Owl bird 2004 Bern Convention, Appendix 2.EC Cites, Annex A.

Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 1 Part 1.

Upupa epops Hoopoe bird 1981 Bern Convention, Appendix 2. Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 1 Part 1.

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Vanellus vanellus Northern Lapwing bird 1991 Birds Directive, Annex 2.2.Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.

Red data categories - birds (not based on IUCN criteria), Bird Population Status: amber.UK Biodiversity Action Plan list, Priority Species.

Althaea hirsuta Rough Marsh-Mallow flowering plant 1991 Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 8.

Briza minor Lesser Quaking-Grass flowering plant 1919 Rare and scarce species (not based on IUCN criteria), Nationally scarce.Red listing based on 2001 IUCN guidelines, Lower risk - least concern.

Bromus hordeaceus subsp. ferronii Least Soft-Brome flowering plant 1909 Rare and scarce species (not based on IUCN criteria), Nationally scarce.Red listing based on 2001 IUCN guidelines, Lower risk - least concern.

Bupleurum rotundifolium Thorow-Wax flowering plant 1963 Rare and scarce species (not based on IUCN criteria), Nationally rare.Red listing based on 2001 IUCN guidelines, Critically Endangered.UK Biodiversity Action Plan list, Priority Species.

Bupleurum rotundifolium Thorow-Wax flowering plant 1960 Rare and scarce species (not based on IUCN criteria), Nationally rare.Red listing based on 2001 IUCN guidelines, Critically Endangered.UK Biodiversity Action Plan list, Priority Species.

Carex divisa Divided Sedge flowering plant 1926 Rare and scarce species (not based on IUCN criteria), Nationally scarce.Red listing based on 2001 IUCN guidelines, Vulnerable.UK Biodiversity Action Plan list, Priority Species.

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Carum carvi Caraway flowering plant 1909 Rare and scarce species (not based on IUCN criteria), Nationally scarce.Red listing based on 2001 IUCN guidelines, Endangered.UK Biodiversity Action Plan list, Priority Species.

Centaurea cyanus Cornflower flowering plant 1879 Red listing based on 2001 IUCN guidelines, Lower risk - least concern.UK Biodiversity Action Plan list, Priority Species.

Chenopodium glaucum Oak-Leaved Goosefoot flowering plant 1999 Rare and scarce species (not based on IUCN criteria), Nationally scarce.Red listing based on 2001 IUCN guidelines, Vulnerable.

Chenopodium vulvaria Stinking Goosefoot flowering plant 1845 Rare and scarce species (not based on IUCN criteria), Nationally scarce.Red listing based on 2001 IUCN guidelines, Endangered.UK Biodiversity Action Plan list, Priority Species.

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 8.

Cuscuta epithymum Dodder flowering plant 2002 Red listing based on 2001 IUCN guidelines, Vulnerable.

Cynodon dactylon Bermuda-Grass flowering plant 2006 Rare and scarce species (not based on IUCN criteria), Nationally rare.

Cynoglossum officinale Hound's-Tongue flowering plant 1988 Red listing based on 2001 IUCN guidelines, Near Threatened.

Dianthus armeria Deptford Pink flowering plant -1967 Rare and scarce species (not based on IUCN criteria), Nationally scarce.Red listing based on 2001 IUCN guidelines, Endangered.UK Biodiversity Action Plan list, Priority Species.

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 8.

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Dianthus deltoides Maiden Pink flowering plant 1912 Rare and scarce species (not based on IUCN criteria), Nationally scarce.Red listing based on 2001 IUCN guidelines, Near Threatened.

Erica vagans Cornish Heath flowering plant 1960 Rare and scarce species (not based on IUCN criteria), Nationally rare.Red listing based on 2001 IUCN guidelines, Lower risk - least concern.

Erodium lebelii Sticky Stork's-Bill flowering plant 1970 Rare and scarce species (not based on IUCN criteria), Nationally scarce.Red listing based on 2001 IUCN guidelines, Lower risk - least concern.

Fumaria purpurea Purple Ramping-Fumitory flowering plant 2007 Rare and scarce species (not based on IUCN criteria), Nationally scarce.Red listing based on 2001 IUCN guidelines, Lower risk - least concern.UK Biodiversity Action Plan list, Priority Species.

Galium tricornutum Corn Cleavers flowering plant -1925 Rare and scarce species (not based on IUCN criteria), Nationally rare.Red listing based on 2001 IUCN guidelines, Critically Endangered.UK Biodiversity Action Plan list, Priority Species.

Hippophae rhamnoides Sea-Buckthorn flowering plant 2006 Rare and scarce species (not based on IUCN criteria), Nationally scarce.Red listing based on 2001 IUCN guidelines, Lower risk - least concern.

Hyacinthoides non-scripta Bluebell flowering plant 1984 Red listing based on 2001 IUCN guidelines, Lower risk - least concern.

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 8.

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Hyoscyamus niger Henbane flowering plant 2006 Red listing based on 2001 IUCN guidelines, Vulnerable.

Juncus compressus Round-Fruited Rush flowering plant 2004 Red listing based on 2001 IUCN guidelines, Near Threatened.

Lavatera cretica Smaller Tree-Mallow flowering plant 1915 Rare and scarce species (not based on IUCN criteria), Nationally rare.

Lotus subbiflorus Hairy Bird's-Foot-Trefoil flowering plant 2002 Rare and scarce species (not based on IUCN criteria), Nationally scarce.Red listing based on 2001 IUCN guidelines, Lower risk - least concern.

Marrubium vulgare White Horehound flowering plant 1976 Rare and scarce species (not based on IUCN criteria), Nationally scarce.Red listing based on 2001 IUCN guidelines, Lower risk - least concern.

Mentha pulegium Pennyroyal flowering plant 1926 Rare and scarce species (not based on IUCN criteria), Nationally scarce.Red listing based on 2001 IUCN guidelines, Endangered.UK Biodiversity Action Plan list, Priority Species.

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 8.

Mentha suaveolens Round-Leaved Mint flowering plant 1987 Rare and scarce species (not based on IUCN criteria), Nationally scarce.Red listing based on 2001 IUCN guidelines, Data Deficient.

Minuartia verna Spring Sandwort flowering plant 1964 Rare and scarce species (not based on IUCN criteria), Nationally scarce.Red listing based on 2001 IUCN guidelines, Near Threatened.

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Muscari neglectum Grape-Hyacinth flowering plant 1966 Rare and scarce species (not based on IUCN criteria), Nationally rare.Red listing based on 2001 IUCN guidelines, Vulnerable.UK Biodiversity Action Plan list, Priority Species.

Nepeta cataria Cat-Mint flowering plant 1924 Red listing based on 2001 IUCN guidelines, Vulnerable.

Oenanthe fistulosa Tubular Water-Dropwort flowering plant 1971 Red listing based on 2001 IUCN guidelines, Vulnerable.UK Biodiversity Action Plan list, Priority Species.

Orchidaceae Orchidaceae flowering plant 2006 EC Cites, Annex B.EC Cites, Annex B.

Rare and scarce species (not based on IUCN criteria), Nationally rare.Red listing based on 2001 IUCN guidelines, Data Deficient.

Polygonum maritimum Sea Knotgrass flowering plant 1879 Rare and scarce species (not based on IUCN criteria), Nationally rare.Red listing based on 2001 IUCN guidelines, Vulnerable.

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 8.

Ranunculus arvensis Corn Buttercup flowering plant 1925 Red listing based on 2001 IUCN guidelines, Critically Endangered.UK Biodiversity Action Plan list, Priority Species.

Scandix pecten-veneris Shepherd's-Needle flowering plant 1922 Red listing based on 2001 IUCN guidelines, Critically Endangered.UK Biodiversity Action Plan list, Priority Species.

Ceutorhynchus resedae Ceutorhynchus resedae insect - beetle (Coleoptera)

1979 Rare and scarce species (not based on IUCN criteria), Nationally Notable B.

Nicrophorus interruptus Nicrophorus interruptus insect - beetle (Coleoptera)

-1906 Rare and scarce species (not based on IUCN criteria), Nationally Notable B.

Psylliodes chalcomera Psylliodes chalcomera insect - beetle (Coleoptera)

1983 Rare and scarce species (not based on IUCN criteria), Nationally Notable B.

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Staphylinus caesareus Staphylinus caesareus insect - beetle (Coleoptera)

1993 Red Data book listing based on pre 1994 IUCN guidelines, IUCN (pre 1994) - Indeterminate.

Boloria selene Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary

insect - butterfly 2005 UK Biodiversity Action Plan list, Priority Species.

Coenonympha pamphilus Small Heath insect - butterfly 2006 UK Biodiversity Action Plan list, Priority Species.

Danaus plexippus Milkweed insect - butterfly 1999 Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.

Hipparchia semele Grayling insect - butterfly 2001 UK Biodiversity Action Plan list, Priority Species.

Lasiommata megera Wall insect - butterfly 2005 UK Biodiversity Action Plan list, Priority Species.

Plebejus argus Silver-studded Blue insect - butterfly 2006 UK Biodiversity Action Plan list, Priority Species.

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 5 Section 9.5a.Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 5 Section 9.5b.

Bombus humilis Carder bumblebee insect - hymenopteran

1997 UK Biodiversity Action Plan list, Priority Species.

Melitta tricincta Melitta tricincta insect - hymenopteran

2003 Rare and scarce species (not based on IUCN criteria), Nationally Notable B.

Oxybelus argentatus Silver Spiny Digger Wasp insect - hymenopteran

2003 Rare and scarce species (not based on IUCN criteria), Nationally Notable A.

Acronicta psi Grey Dagger insect - moth 1992 UK Biodiversity Action Plan list, Priority Species.

Amphipoea oculea Ear Moth insect - moth 1994 UK Biodiversity Action Plan list, Priority Species.

Ancylosis oblitella Ancylosis oblitella insect - moth 1976 Rare and scarce species (not based on IUCN criteria), Nationally Notable.

Arctia caja Garden Tiger insect - moth 2005 UK Biodiversity Action Plan list, Priority Species.

Ecliptopera silaceata Small Phoenix insect - moth 2001 UK Biodiversity Action Plan list, Priority Species.

Euxoa nigricans Garden Dart insect - moth 1994 UK Biodiversity Action Plan list, Priority Species.

Hepialus humuli Ghost Moth insect - moth 1994 UK Biodiversity Action Plan list, Priority Species.

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Malacosoma neustria Lackey insect - moth 2005 UK Biodiversity Action Plan list, Priority Species.

Melanchra persicariae Dot Moth insect - moth 1994 UK Biodiversity Action Plan list, Priority Species.

Perizoma albulata Grass Rivulet insect - moth 1987

Tyria jacobaeae Cinnabar insect - moth 2005 UK Biodiversity Action Plan list, Priority Species.

Capsodes flavomarginatus Capsodes flavomarginatus insect - true bug (Hemiptera)

1995 Rare and scarce species (not based on IUCN criteria), Nationally Notable A.

Graptopeltus lynceus Graptopeltus lynceus insect - true bug (Hemiptera)

2006 Rare and scarce species (not based on IUCN criteria), Nationally Notable B.

Lygus pratensis European Tarnished Plant Bug

insect - true bug (Hemiptera)

1995 Red Data book listing based on pre 1994 IUCN guidelines, Rare.

Sciocoris cursitans Sciocoris cursitans insect - true bug (Hemiptera)

1991 Rare and scarce species (not based on IUCN criteria), Nationally Notable B.

Sciocoris terrus Sciocoris cursitans insect - true bug (Hemiptera)

2006

Asilus crabroniformis Hornet robberfly insect - true fly (Diptera)

2001 Rare and scarce species (not based on IUCN criteria), Nationally Notable.UK Biodiversity Action Plan list, Priority Species.

Criorhina ranunculi Criorhina ranunculi insect - true fly (Diptera)

2003 Rare and scarce species (not based on IUCN criteria), Nationally Notable.

Sarcophila latifrons Sarcophila latifrons insect - true fly (Diptera)

1935 Rare and scarce species (not based on IUCN criteria), Nationally Notable.

Volucella inflata Volucella inflata insect - true fly (Diptera)

2005 Rare and scarce species (not based on IUCN criteria), Nationally Notable.

Volucella zonaria Volucella zonaria insect - true fly (Diptera)

2006 Rare and scarce species (not based on IUCN criteria), Nationally Notable.

Oxyloma (Oxyloma) sarsi Oxyloma (Oxyloma) sarsi mollusc 2002 Red Data book listing based on pre 1994 IUCN guidelines, Vulnerable.

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Ditrichum flexicaule Ditrichum flexicaule moss 1991 Rare and scarce species (not based on IUCN criteria), Nationally scarce.

Drepanocladus sendtneri var. wilsonii Drepanocladus sendtneri moss 1994

Pleurochaete squarrosa Side-fruited Crisp-moss moss 1994 Rare and scarce species (not based on IUCN criteria), Nationally scarce.

Thuidium abietinum subsp. abietinum Thuidium abietinum subsp. abietinum

moss 1994 Rare and scarce species (not based on IUCN criteria), Nationally scarce.

Thuidium abietinum subsp. abietinum Thuidium abietinum subsp. abietinum

moss 1994 Rare and scarce species (not based on IUCN criteria), Nationally scarce.

Anguis fragilis Slow-worm reptile 2003 UK Biodiversity Action Plan list, Priority Species.

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 5 Section 9.1 (killing/injuring).Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 5 Section 9.5a.Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 5 Section 9.5b.

Vipera berus Adder reptile 2001 UK Biodiversity Action Plan list, Priority Species.

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 5 Section 9.1 (killing/injuring).Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 5 Section 9.5a.Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 5 Section 9.5b.

Zootoca vivipara Common Lizard reptile 1982 UK Biodiversity Action Plan list, Priority Species.

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 5 Section 9.1 (killing/injuring).Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 5 Section 9.5a.Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 5 Section 9.5b.

Erinaceus europaeus Hedgehog terrestrial mammal

2006 UK Biodiversity Action Plan list, Priority Species.

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Lepus europaeus Brown Hare terrestrial mammal

1968 UK Biodiversity Action Plan list, Priority Species.

Lutra lutra Otter terrestrial mammal

2005 Bern Convention, Appendix 2.EC Cites, Annex A.Habitats and species directive, Annex 2 - non-priority species.Habitats and species directive, Annex 4.

UK Biodiversity Action Plan list, Priority Species.

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 5 Section 9.1 (killing/injuring).Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 5 Section 9.1 (taking).Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 5 Section 9.2.Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 5 Section 9.4a.Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 5 Section 9.4b.Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 5 Section 9.5a.Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 5 Section 9.5b.

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Lutra lutra European Otter terrestrial mammal

1989 Bern Convention, Appendix 2.EC Cites, Annex A.Habitats and species directive, Annex 2 - non-priority species.Habitats and species directive, Annex 4.

UK Biodiversity Action Plan list, Priority Species.

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 5 Section 9.1 (killing/injuring).Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 5 Section 9.1 (taking).Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 5 Section 9.2.Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 5 Section 9.4a.Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 5 Section 9.4b.Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 5 Section 9.5a.Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 5 Section 9.5b.

Meles meles Badger terrestrial mammal

2008 Protection of Badgers Act 1992 Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 - Schedule 6

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Pipistrellus pipistrellus Pipistrelle terrestrial mammal

1998 Bern Convention, Appendix 2.Bonn Convention, Appendix 2.Habitats and species directive, Annex 4.

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 5 Section 9.1 (killing/injuring).Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 5 Section 9.1 (taking).Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 5 Section 9.2.Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 5 Section 9.4a.Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 5 Section 9.4b.Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 5 Section 9.5a.Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 5 Section 9.5b.

* group information given for species of conservation concern

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Table 2: Relative Abundance of Plant Species recorded in Habitats at Hayle Rugby Football Club, Marsh Lane, Hayle.

Latin Name Common Name Habitat

Amenity grassland

Semi-improved grassland

Ephemeral/ Short

Perennial

Tall ruderal

Hedgerow with trees

Acer pseudoplatanus Sycamore R

Agrostis capillaris Common Bent Grass O

Agrostis stolonifera Creeping Bent Grass A F

Anagallis arvensis Scarlet Pimpernel LFArum maculatum Cuckoo Pint FBellis perennis Daisy RBrachypodium sylvaticum False Wood Brome R FBrassica nigra Black Mustard O OBromus mollis Soft Brome RBuddleja davidii Butterfly Bush R-O RCalystegia sepium Hedge Bindweed O F-LACerastium fontanum Mouse Ear O RCerastium glomeratum Sticky Mouse Ear OCirsium arvense Creeping Thistle O O A FCirsium vulgare Spear Thistle R O RConvolvulus arvensis Field Bindweed RCoronopus didymus Lesser Swinecress RCoronopus squamatus Swinecress Crataegus mongyna Hawthorn A-LDDactylis glomerata Cock's Foot ADigitalis purpurea Foxglove L RElytrigia repens Couch Grass R O

Epilobium ciliatum American Willowherb F

Epilobium hirsutum Great Willowherb R O O

Epilobium lanceolatumSpear leaved Willowherb R

Epilobium parviflorum Hoary Willowherb REquisetum arvense Field Horsetail F LF O LAEupatorium cannibinum Hemp Agrimony O R REuphorbia peplus Petty Spurge LAFilipendula ulmaria Meadowsweet OFestuca pratensis Meadow Fescue RFestuca rubra Red Fescue LA RGalium aparine Goosegrass A F-LD

D = Dominant, A = Abundant, F = Frequent, O = Occasional, R = Rare, L = Local distribution

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Latin Name Common Name Habitat

Amenity grassland

Semi-improved grassland

Ephemeral/ Short

Perennial

Tall ruderal

Hedgerow with trees

Geranium dissectum Cut-leaved Crane'sbill O

Geranium robertianum Herb Robert LF OHedera helix Ivy DHeracleum sphondylium Hogweed O OHolcus lanatus Yorkshire Fog O A O O F-LD

Hypericum undulatum Wavy St. John's Wort O

Hypochaeris radicata Cat's Ear RIlex aquifolium Holly RJuncus bufonius Toad Rush RLigustrum vulgare Privet LALathyrus pratensis Meadow Vetchling OLolium perenne Perennial Ryegrass A-D LA R R RLonicera periclymenum Honeysuckle OLotus corniculatus Bird's Foot TrefoilMatricaria discoidea Pineapple Weed OMatricaria recutita Scented Mayweed Medicago lupulina Black Medick Papaver argemone Prickly Poppy RPapaver rhoeas Common Poppy RPetasites hybridus Butterbur LPhyllitis scolopendrium Hart's Tongue Fern F-LAPicris echioides Bristly Ox-Tongue R F LFPlantago lanceolata Ribwort Plantain F-LDPlantago major Greater Plantain R R F

Poa annuaAnnual Meadow Grass O-LA F

Poa pratensis Rough Meadow Grass R

Polygonum aviculare Knot Grass RPotentilla anserina Silverweed LF F-LAPotentilla reptans Cinquefoil LF FPrunella vulgaris Selfheal RPrunus spinosa Blackthorn DPulicaria dysenterica Fleabane R O O-FRanunculus repens Creeping Buttercup R O LA O-F

D = Dominant, A = Abundant, F = Frequent, O = Occasional, R = Rare, L = Local distribution

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Latin Name Common Name Habitat

Amenity grassland

Semi-improved grassland

Ephemeral/ Short

Perennial

Tall ruderal

Hedgerow with trees

Rosa spp. Wild Rose O-FRubia peregrina Madder R O-FRubus fruticosus Bramble A F-ARumex conglomeratus Clustered Dock RRumex crispus Curled Dock O RRumex obtusifolius Broad-leaved Dock R F RRumex sanguineus Wood Dock O

Sagina procumbensProcumbent Pearlwort O

Sambucus nigra Elder OScrophularia auriculatum Water Figwort R R OSenecio jacobaea Ragwort O O OSenecio vulgaris Groundsel RSilene dioica Campion O

Soleirolia soleiroliiMind-Your-Own-Business LA

Sonchus oleraceus Smooth Sowthistle R RStachys sylvatica Woundwort RStellaria holostea Chickweed RTamus communis Black Bryony FTaraxacum officinarum Dandelion R O RTrifolium repens White Clover A-D AUlex europaeus European Gorse RUrtica dioica Nettle R D F-AValerianella locusta Lamb's LettuceVerbena officinalis Vervain R

Veronica agrestisGreen Field Speedwell R

Veronica chamaedrys Germander Speedwell R

Veronica persicaCommon Field Speedwell O R

Veronica serpyllifoliaThyme-leaved Speedwell R

Vicia cracca Tufted Vetch L

D = Dominant, A = Abundant, F = Frequent, O = Occasional, R = Rare, L = Local distribution