Environment (Wales) Act; that is, they have been identified as species of principal importance for conserving biodiversity in Wales. Habitat enhancement measures for these species should be incorporated into development proposals. 7.4.2 The following is a selection of the protected and/or priority species have been recorded in the Talgarth area: European protected species: Otter Bats (including common and soprano pipistrelle, Brown long-eared, lesser horseshoe, whiskered, Natterer’s and noctule) Dormouse Great crested newt Nationally protected species: Kingfisher White-clawed crayfish Slow worm Goshawk Priority species: West European hedgehog Tree sparrow Dunnock Song thrush Bullfinch Polecat 7.5 Habitat protection and enhancement The following are suggested actions for the protection and enhancement and creation of habitats that are appropriate to the Talgarth area; the list is not exhaustive. The maps in Appendix 2 show the habitats in and around Talgarth. Priority species recorded in the area that will benefit from the implementation of these actions are also included; other species not previously recorded may also benefit. Priority habitats & Actions Species biodiversity features 1 Rivers and streams Retention of to protect water Otter ‘buffer quality by reducing siltation White-clawed crayfish Sensitive management of trees and river Kingfisher banks e.g. pollarding of trees 2 Grasslands Retention and protection of existing Slow worm of unimproved grassland “pockets” 3 Hedgerows Retention and enhancement of existing Nesting birds hedgerows (see maps in Appendix 2) Bats Planting of new native, Dormouse hedgerows, particularly to buffer and provide links between habitats 4 Street trees Retain street & protect during Bats development Nesting birds Installation of bat and bird on existing trees (where appropriate)
Environment (Wales) Act; that is, they have been identified as species of principal importance for conserving biodiversity in Wales. Habitat enhancement measures for these species should be incorporated into development proposals. 7.4.2 The following is a selection of the protected and/or priority species have been recorded in the Talgarth area: European protected species: Otter Bats (including common and soprano pipistrelle, Brown long-eared, lesser horseshoe, whiskered, Natterer’s and noctule) Dormouse Great crested newt Nationally protected species: Kingfisher White-clawed crayfish Slow worm Goshawk Priority species: West European hedgehog Tree sparrow Dunnock Song thrush Bullfinch Polecat 7.5 Habitat protection and enhancement The following are suggested actions for the protection and enhancement and creation of habitats that are appropriate to the Talgarth area; the list is not exhaustive. The maps in Appendix 2 show the habitats in and around Talgarth. Priority species recorded in the area that will benefit from the implementation of these actions are also included; other species not previously recorded may also benefit. Priority habitats & biodiversity features Actions Species 1 Rivers and streams Retention of ‘buffer to protect water quality by reducing siltation Sensitive management of trees and river banks e.g. pollarding of trees Otter White-clawed crayfish Kingfisher 2 Grasslands Retention and protection of existing “pockets” of unimproved grassland Slow worm 3 Hedgerows Retention and enhancement of existing hedgerows (see maps in Appendix 2) Planting of new native, hedgerows, particularly to buffer and provide links between habitats Nesting birds Bats Dormouse 4 Street trees Retain street & protect during development Installation of bat and bird on existing trees (where appropriate) Bats Nesting birds
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