Since 1982 all versions of the ncc phase 1 habitat mapping system have been based on the same hierarchical classification system and are thus, in most respects, compatible with one another 1. The phase one habitat survey began with a desk study of adjacent land and the habitat types in them, the majority of which were either arable farmland or improved grassland for pastoral. Guidelines for bog turtle surveys 1 for the northern. Handbook for phase 1 habitat survey jncc open data. Executive summary for staffordshire moorlands district council extended phase 1 habitat survey.
This data form, to be used by consultants and agencies staff with training and expertise in conducting phase 1 bog turtle habitat surveys, is recommended to ensure consistency when collecting. Phase 1 habitat survey is a standardised method of recording habitat. Jncc a4 handbook for phase 1 habitat survey april 2008. Follow the link below to get a taste of the overall journey that a. Pdf a phase 1 habitat survey of burrington ham, part of the burrington combe sssi, north somerset. The site extends northwards into an adjacent arable field where the proposals include the access road that will tie into the a33 at the roundabout. The phase 1 habitat classification and associated field survey technique provides a relatively rapid system to record seminatural vegetation and other wildlife habitats. In this project, a phase 1 survey approach was adopted to compile a.
Newhouse presents the results of an extended phase 1 habitat survey of the ecological. Habitats are assigned to one of a specified list of categories, and maps produced using standard colour andor letter codes. Bog turtle habitat phase 1 survey report template revised by usfws on 42006 the u. Some sites have been given a higher ecological value as they form part of a mosaic of habitats connected to more biodiverse areas. It is recommended that these surveys be performed by a recognized, qualified phase 2 bog turtle surveyo r.
An earth bank covered predominantly in grasses forms part of the boundary of. Phase 1 habitat and protected species scoping report. The phase 1 handbook presents a standardised system for classifying and mapping wildlife habitats in all parts of great britain, including urban areas. Existing information relevant to phase 1 survey may take many forms. Isle of man ecological habitat survey phase 1, 19911994, final report. This survey will identify the types of habitat present, using vegetation as the key determinant. This plan uses the standard mapping notation for phase 1 habitat survey, as set out in the handbook for phase 1 habitat survey. Terrestrial habitat classification schemes jncc adviser. Standard phase 1 habitat survey methodology was used, and included walking the area to ascertain the need for further investigation. A plan showing the distribution of the habitats identified on the site is included as the phase 1 habitat survey plan, at appendix 1 to this report.
Determine if bat habitat may be present and a survey necessary. Extended phase 1 habitat survey report basingstoke. For mapinfo gis users, a phase 1 habitat survey keysheet package is available from the rsk website. Approximately 575 linear metres of defunct hedgerow form part of the site boundaries. An extended phase 1 habitat survey was conduct ed following the methodology of the joint nature conservation committee jncc, 2010 and the institute of environmental assessment iea, 1995. A phase 1 habitat survey is a standard technique for recording habitats and ecological features within a site. A habitat survey also known as a phase 1 habitat survey will involve walking around your parish to map out the main habitats present. Habitats are assigned to one of a specified list of categories, and maps. In march 2007, rps was commissioned by stride treglown ltd to carry out a desktop study and to update the phase i habitat survey. Land south of branston, burton on trent extended phase 1 habitat survey 593cws01 cotswold wildlife surveys 5. This report and the accompanying protected species survey reports see appendices 9fq within volume 5. Survey term purpose phase 1 habitat survey fossitt habitat survey ireland a widely recognised habitat classification system published by the uk joint nature conservation committee. Statistics on the extent and distribution of each habitat type.
This is a standard technique for obtaining baseline ecological information for areas of land, including proposed development sites. The weather during the survey was showers with sunny spells. A desk study of relevant ecological data for the locality. The site is the subject of a planning application seeking to develop a lidl supermarket. The phase 1 habitat classification and associated field survey technique provides a relatively rapid system to record semi. Handbook for phase 1 habitat survey a technique for. The client commissioned arbtech to undertake a phase 1 habitat survey. Data will be extracted from the survey report to add to the sites and species databases held by lrerc. This was undertaken to determine the presence of any important habitats or. No forms of trapping were used, due to the limited time and resources of the survey, but a total of 226 species were recorded, inlcuding 103 species of hemiptera. White poplar f, alder o, silver birch o, english oak r, ash r.
Along with the description of habitat types on the site, a representative flora species list was compiled for each notable habitat type. Jul 17, 2017 hs2 phase 2a background information and data. These documents do not form part of the environmental statement. It is often used to make an initial assessment of a sites habitat interest, and can be used to produce an important firststep habitat constraints plan for the purposes of guiding largescale development projects. Es biodiversity chapter which is presented in documents 5. A phase 1 habitat survey is a system of mapping habitats as a baseline to further survey work and is the industry standard used by ecologists throughout the uk. Oct 26, 2018 to definitively determine whether or not a phase 1 survey will be necessary. The phase 1 survey manual available as a pdf a4 format freely. Phase 1 bog turtle habitat survey data form wetland id. A basic habitat survey will help you map the habitats within your parish, and can lead to you identifying areas where you can carry out other more detailed wildlife and habitat surveys. Ges completed a field survey to assess habitat suitability for the indiana bat myotis sodalis for the proposed construction of underground piping in eastern north liberty, iowa. Habitat survey and local wildlife site assessment protocol. The term extended phase 1 survey is often used to describe a survey that includes detailed target notes. Phase 1 habitat survey preliminary ecological appraisal.
This ecological survey was commissioned by bailey partnership and a phase 1. The survey will record any signs of protected species or other valuable ecological components of the site. Applied ecology ltdphase 1 habitat and botanical survey. We categorise each habitat based upon the plant species and vegetation structure and produce an easy to understand, colourcoded map, and a report describing baseline conditions within your site. Bog turtle survey phase 2 survey if the wetlands are identified as potential bog turtle habitat see phase 1 survey, and direct and. Extended phase 1 habitat survey the field survey comprised of an extended phase i habitat survey jncc, 2010 of the development site. Contact your local fws andor state wildlife agency to receive a list of. Handbook for phase 1 habitat survey joint nature conservation committee, 2010.
Phase 1 habitat survey wanstead muster, briefing and deployment. This includes examples of its application and a key in pdf format. The hba phase 1 survey guidance notes warwickshire county. The phase 1 bog turtle survey and timber rattlesnake habitat assessment were conducted on june 23, 24, and 25, 2009. Endnotes bog turtle habitat evaluation form 1 nonagency field form, to be used by consultants with training and expertise in phase 1 bog turtle surveys. Extended phase 1 habitat survey at east staffordshire.
The purpose of this survey is to determine whether or not the wetlands is potential bog turtle habitat. These guidelines state that the aim of the phase 1 survey is to observe, map and catalogue the potential value of the habitat. Habitat biodiversity audit hba phase 1 survey guidance notes 20. Phase 1 habitat survey is the standard approach to mapping the extent and distribution of broad habitat types. The site was walked and the habitats were described using the phase 1 habitat survey methodology3. Permission was granted by the land owner for access to this area, where a more indepth survey for species and habitats of conservation interest was completed. Extended phase 1 habitat survey east staffordshire. This report provides a description of these efforts, the results of the surveys, as well as a brief overview of the habitat requirements for bog turtles and timber rattlesnakes. The joint nature conservation committee jncc has written guidance to the classification of each habitat type. A phase 1 habitat survey with associated consultations and desk study was carried out on the raith area, as it is an efficient and systematic way to gain an appreciation of the main habitats and important wildlife species of geographic areas. Data were recorded onto field maps and then transferred onto a geographic information system gis. The hba recording form is used to record target notes and notes from the map. Jan 22, 2015 this clip provides a snapshot of life as a lemur trainee based with the wye valley aonb. Herpetofauna workers manual 2003 joint nature conservation committee.
Figures 1 and 2 are included after the text of this. Photographs depicting the main ecological features may be found below. Zthe client to udetake an extended phase 1 habitat survey. Extended phase 1 habitat survey borough of rossendale.
An initial walkover survey for badgers meles meles. Phase 1 habitat survey is a standard technique for classifying and. Mellow croft, phase 1 habitat survey target notes please use. In addition, those features of conservation interest likely to be directly affected by the project, even if they are of only minor nature conservation value, were also target noted. In late september 2010, cotswold wildlife surveys was instructed to carry out an extended phase 1 habitat survey of land to the southwest of branston near burton on trent in staffordshire. Determine percent cover of abundant species for the wetland, not by wetland type. Boldon lane, south shields december 2015 6 page 6 1 summary 1. Phase 1 habitat survey dove way east staffordshire. The phase 1 habitat classification and associated field survey technique. A phase 1 report template and field form are available from the states and service. A phase 1 survey is valuable in planning and can greatly contribute to nature conservation by the records it provides. Executive summary for staffordshire moorlands district council extended phase 1 habitat survey july 2015 executive summary lockwood hall associates ltd have been commissioned by staffordshire moorlands district council to undertake 228 extended phase 1 habitat surveys from september to october. These can be in the form of branches or boards placed on the bottom of the trench, with their upper ends above ground level and touching the sides, or sloping ends left in trenches. The extended phase 1 habitat survey detailed in this report was commissioned by d l walker on behalf of tarmac ltd.