EPS Case Study

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EPS Case Study
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1) Are you within, or close to, the known mapped
range of any of the protected species?
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Distribution of Great-Crested Newt
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Distribution of Otter
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Distribution of bats
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Distribution of dormice
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Distribution of Smooth Snake and Sand Lizard
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Ride running from the pond in a north-westerly
direction.
Pond viewed from the south-east.
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Stream / Otter Habitat
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Potential bat roost in trees covered with ivy.
More obvious bat roost potential in trees with
dead snags.
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Bat Habitat
Potential bat roosts
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Favourable dormouse habitat
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EL / DF Area
Part of the site contains marginal / favourable
habitat
Other parts would be classed as unfavourable
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Big Tractor!
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Distribution of Smooth Snake and Sand Lizard
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Conclusion

• We have considered our woodland in relation to
  EPS habitat and our operational programme.
• The programme can be compliant with good
  practice.
• There was potential for a licence application
  should we have been unable to modify an
  operation.
• In order to fulfil the requirements of the
  Habitats Directive, we need to be fully
  conversant with the good practice guidance.