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HRA Screening of North Somerset Council LFRMS Appendix C 1
Appendix A
Pla
Appendix C
Conservation objectives
European Site Conservation Objectives for Avon Gorge Woodlands Special Area of Conservation
Site code: UK0012734
With regard to the natural habitats and/or species for which the site has been designated („the Qualifying Features‟ listed below); Avoid the deterioration of the qualifying natural habitats and the habitats of qualifying species, and the significant disturbance of those qualifying species, ensuring the integrity of the site is maintained and the site makes a full contribution to achieving Favourable Conservation Status of each of the qualifying features. Subject to natural change, to maintain or restore:
The extent and distribution of qualifying natural habitats and habitats of qualifying species;
The structure and function (including typical species) of qualifying natural habitats and habitats of qualifying species;
The supporting processes on which qualifying natural habitats and habitats of qualifying species rely;
The populations of qualifying species;
The distribution of qualifying species within the site.
Qualifying Features: H6210. Semi-natural dry grasslands and scrubland facies: on calcareous substrates (Festuco-Brometalia); Dry grasslands and scrublands on chalk or limestone
H9180. Tilio-Acerion forests of slopes, screes and ravines; Mixed woodland on base-rich soils associated with rocky slopes*
* denotes a priority natural habitat or species (supporting explanatory text on following page)
* Priority natural habitats or species
Some of the natural habitats and species listed in the Habitats Directive and for which SACs have been selected are considered to be particular priorities for conservation at a European scale and are subject to special provisions in the Directive and the Habitats Regulations. These priority natural habitats and species are denoted by an asterisk (*) in Annex I and II of the Directive. The term „priority‟ is also used in other contexts, for example with reference to particular habitats or species that are prioritised in UK Biodiversity Action Plans. It is important to note however that these are not necessarily the priority natural habitats or species within the meaning of the Habitats Directive or the Habitats Regulations.
Explanatory Notes: European Site Conservation Objectives European Site Conservation Objectives are those referred to in the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 (the “Habitats Regulations”) and Article 6(3) of the Habitats Directive 1992. They are for use when either the appropriate nature conservation body or competent authority is required to make an Appropriate Assessment under the relevant parts of the respective legislation. These conservation objectives are set for each habitat or species of a Special Area of Conservation (SAC). Where the objectives are met, the site can be said to demonstrate a high degree of integrity and the site itself makes a full contribution to achieving favourable conservation status for those features. This document is also intended for those who are preparing information to be used for an appropriate assessment by either the appropriate nature conservation body or a competent authority. As such this document cannot be definitive in how the impacts of a project can be determined. Links to selected sources of information, data and guidance which may be helpful can be found on Natural England‟s website. This list is far from exhaustive.
European Site Conservation Objectives for Chew Valley Lake Special Protection Area
Site Code: UK9010041
With regard to the individual species and/or assemblage of species for which the site has been classified („the Qualifying Features‟ listed below); Avoid the deterioration of the habitats of the qualifying features, and the significant disturbance of the qualifying features, ensuring the integrity of the site is maintained and the site makes a full contribution to achieving the aims of the Birds Directive. Subject to natural change, to maintain or restore: The extent and distribution of the habitats of the qualifying features; The structure and function of the habitats of the qualifying features; The supporting processes on which the habitats of the qualifying features rely; The populations of the qualifying features; The distribution of the qualifying features within the site.
Qualifying Features:
A056 Anas clypeata; Northern shoveler (Non-breeding)
Explanatory Notes: European Site Conservation Objectives European Site Conservation Objectives are those referred to in the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 (the “Habitats Regulations”) and Article 6(3) of the Habitats Directive 1992. They are for use when either the appropriate nature conservation body or competent authority is required to make an Appropriate Assessment under the relevant parts of the respective legislation.
These conservation objectives are set for each bird feature for a Special Protection Area (SPA). Where the objectives are met, the site can be said to demonstrate a high degree of integrity and the site itself
makes a full contribution to achieving the aims of the Birds Directive for those features. On the first page of this document there may be a list of „Additional Qualifying Features identified by the 2001 UK SPA Review‟. These are additional features identified by the UK SPA Review published in 2001 and, although not yet legally classified, are as a matter of Government policy treated in the same way as classified features. This document is also intended for those who are preparing information to be used for an appropriate assessment by either the appropriate nature conservation body or a competent authority. As such this document cannot be definitive in how the impacts of a project can be determined. Links to selected sources of information, data and guidance which may be helpful can be found on Natural England‟s website. This list is far from exhaustive.
European Site Conservation Objectives for Mells Valley Special Area of Conservation
Site code: UK0012658
With regard to the natural habitats and/or species for which the site has been designated („the Qualifying Features‟ listed below); Avoid the deterioration of the qualifying natural habitats and the habitats of qualifying species, and the significant disturbance of those qualifying species, ensuring the integrity of the site is maintained and the site makes a full contribution to achieving Favourable Conservation Status of each of the qualifying features.
Subject to natural change, to maintain or restore:
The extent and distribution of qualifying natural habitats and habitats of qualifying species;
The structure and function (including typical species) of qualifying natural habitats and habitats of qualifying species;
The supporting processes on which qualifying natural habitats and habitats of qualifying species rely;
The populations of qualifying species;
The distribution of qualifying species within the site.
Qualifying Features: H6210. Semi-natural dry grasslands and scrubland facies: on calcareous substrates (Festuco-Brometalia); Dry grasslands and scrublands on chalk or limestone
H8310. Caves not open to the public
S1304. Rhinolophus ferrumequinum; Greater horseshoe bat
Explanatory Notes: European Site Conservation Objectives European Site Conservation Objectives are those referred to in the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 (the “Habitats Regulations”) and Article 6(3) of the Habitats Directive 1992. They are for use when either the appropriate nature conservation body or competent authority is required to make an Appropriate Assessment under the relevant parts of the respective legislation.
These conservation objectives are set for each habitat or species of a Special Area of Conservation (SAC). Where the objectives are met, the site can be said to demonstrate a high degree of integrity and the site itself makes a full contribution to achieving favourable conservation status for those features. This document is also intended for those who are preparing information to be used for an appropriate assessment by either the appropriate nature conservation body or a competent authority. As such this document cannot be definitive in how the impacts of a project can be determined. Links to selected sources of information, data and guidance which may be helpful can be found on Natural England‟s website. This list is far from exhaustive.
European Site Conservation Objectives for Mendip Limestone Grasslands Special Area of Conservation
Site code: UK0030203
With regard to the natural habitats and/or species for which the site has been designated („the Qualifying Features‟ listed below); Avoid the deterioration of the qualifying natural habitats and the habitats of qualifying species, and the significant disturbance of those qualifying species, ensuring the integrity of the site is maintained and the site makes a full contribution to achieving Favourable Conservation Status of each of the qualifying features. Subject to natural change, to maintain or restore:
The extent and distribution of qualifying natural habitats and habitats of qualifying species;
The structure and function (including typical species) of qualifying natural habitats and habitats of qualifying species;
The supporting processes on which qualifying natural habitats and habitats of qualifying species rely;
The populations of qualifying species;
The distribution of qualifying species within the site.
Qualifying Features: H4030. European dry heaths
H6210. Semi-natural dry grasslands and scrubland facies: on calcareous substrates (Festuco-Brometalia); Dry grasslands and scrublands on chalk or limestone
H8310. Caves not open to the public
H9180. Tilio-Acerion forests of slopes, screes and ravines; Mixed woodland on base-rich soils associated with rocky slopes*
S1304. Rhinolophus ferrumequinum; Greater horseshoe bat
* denotes a priority natural habitat or species (supporting explanatory text on following page)
* Priority natural habitats or species
Some of the natural habitats and species listed in the Habitats Directive and for which SACs have been selected are considered to be particular priorities for conservation at a European scale and are subject to special provisions in the Directive and the Habitats Regulations. These priority natural habitats and species are denoted by an asterisk (*) in Annex I and II of the Directive. The term „priority‟ is also used in other contexts, for example with reference to particular habitats or species that are prioritised in UK Biodiversity Action Plans. It is important to note however that these are not necessarily the priority natural habitats or species within the meaning of the Habitats Directive or the Habitats Regulations.
Explanatory Notes: European Site Conservation Objectives European Site Conservation Objectives are those referred to in the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 (the “Habitats Regulations”) and Article 6(3) of the Habitats Directive 1992. They are for use when either the appropriate nature conservation body or competent authority is required to make an Appropriate Assessment under the relevant parts of the respective legislation. These conservation objectives are set for each habitat or species of a Special Area of Conservation (SAC). Where the objectives are met, the site can be said to demonstrate a high degree of integrity and the site itself makes a full contribution to achieving favourable conservation status for those features. This document is also intended for those who are preparing information to be used for an appropriate assessment by either the appropriate nature conservation body or a competent authority. As such this document cannot be definitive in how the impacts of a project can be determined. Links to selected sources of information, data and guidance which may be helpful can be found on Natural England‟s website. This list is far from exhaustive.
European Site Conservation Objectives for Mendip Woodlands Special Area of Conservation
Site code: UK0030048
With regard to the natural habitats and/or species for which the site has been designated („the Qualifying Features‟ listed below); Avoid the deterioration of the qualifying natural habitats and the habitats of qualifying species, and the significant disturbance of those qualifying species, ensuring the integrity of the site is maintained and the site makes a full contribution to achieving Favourable Conservation Status of each of the qualifying features. Subject to natural change, to maintain or restore:
The extent and distribution of qualifying natural habitats and habitats of qualifying species;
The structure and function (including typical species) of qualifying natural habitats and habitats of qualifying species;
The supporting processes on which qualifying natural habitats and habitats of qualifying species rely;
The populations of qualifying species;
The distribution of qualifying species within the site.
Qualifying Features: H9180. Tilio-Acerion forests of slopes, screes and ravines; Mixed woodland on base-rich soils associated with rocky slopes*
* denotes a priority natural habitat or species (supporting explanatory text on following page)
* Priority natural habitats or species
Some of the natural habitats and species listed in the Habitats Directive and for which SACs have been selected are considered to be particular priorities for conservation at a European scale and are subject to special provisions in the Directive and the Habitats Regulations. These priority natural habitats and species are denoted by an asterisk (*) in Annex I and II of the Directive. The term „priority‟ is also used in other contexts, for example with reference to particular habitats or species that are prioritised in UK Biodiversity Action Plans. It is important to note however that these are not necessarily the priority natural habitats or species within the meaning of the Habitats Directive or the Habitats Regulations.
Explanatory Notes: European Site Conservation Objectives European Site Conservation Objectives are those referred to in the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 (the “Habitats Regulations”) and Article 6(3) of the Habitats Directive 1992. They are for use when either the appropriate nature conservation body or competent authority is required to make an Appropriate Assessment under the relevant parts of the respective legislation. These conservation objectives are set for each habitat or species of a Special Area of Conservation (SAC). Where the objectives are met, the site can be said to demonstrate a high degree of integrity and the site itself makes a full contribution to achieving favourable conservation status for those features. This document is also intended for those who are preparing information to be used for an appropriate assessment by either the appropriate nature conservation body or a competent authority. As such this document cannot be definitive in how the impacts of a project can be determined. Links to selected sources of information, data and guidance which may be helpful can be found on Natural England‟s website. This list is far from exhaustive.
European Site Conservation Objectives for North Somerset and Mendip Bats Special Area of Conservation
Site code: UK0030052
With regard to the natural habitats and/or species for which the site has been designated („the Qualifying Features‟ listed below); Avoid the deterioration of the qualifying natural habitats and the habitats of qualifying species, and the significant disturbance of those qualifying species, ensuring the integrity of the site is maintained and the site makes a full contribution to achieving Favourable Conservation Status of each of the qualifying features. Subject to natural change, to maintain or restore:
The extent and distribution of qualifying natural habitats and habitats of qualifying species;
The structure and function (including typical species) of qualifying natural habitats and habitats of qualifying species;
The supporting processes on which qualifying natural habitats and habitats of qualifying species rely;
The populations of qualifying species;
The distribution of qualifying species within the site.
Qualifying Features: H6210. Semi-natural dry grasslands and scrubland facies: on calcareous substrates (Festuco-Brometalia); Dry grasslands and scrublands on chalk or limestone
H8310. Caves not open to the public
H9180. Tilio-Acerion forests of slopes, screes and ravines; Mixed woodland on base-rich soils associated with rocky slopes*
S1303. Rhinolophus hipposideros; Lesser horseshoe bat
S1304. Rhinolophus ferrumequinum; Greater horseshoe bat
* denotes a priority natural habitat or species (supporting explanatory text on following page)
* Priority natural habitats or species
Some of the natural habitats and species listed in the Habitats Directive and for which SACs have been selected are considered to be particular priorities for conservation at a European scale and are subject to special provisions in the Directive and the Habitats Regulations. These priority natural habitats and species are denoted by an asterisk (*) in Annex I and II of the Directive. The term „priority‟ is also used in other contexts, for example with reference to particular habitats or species that are prioritised in UK Biodiversity Action Plans. It is important to note however that these are not necessarily the priority natural habitats or species within the meaning of the Habitats Directive or the Habitats Regulations.
Explanatory Notes: European Site Conservation Objectives European Site Conservation Objectives are those referred to in the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 (the “Habitats Regulations”) and Article 6(3) of the Habitats Directive 1992. They are for use when either the appropriate nature conservation body or competent authority is required to make an Appropriate Assessment under the relevant parts of the respective legislation. These conservation objectives are set for each habitat or species of a Special Area of Conservation (SAC). Where the objectives are met, the site can be said to demonstrate a high degree of integrity and the site itself makes a full contribution to achieving favourable conservation status for those features. This document is also intended for those who are preparing information to be used for an appropriate assessment by either the appropriate nature conservation body or a competent authority. As such this document cannot be definitive in how the impacts of a project can be determined. Links to selected sources of information, data and guidance which may be helpful can be found on Natural England‟s website. This list is far from exhaustive.
European Site Conservation Objectives for Somerset Levels and Moors Special Protection Area
Site Code: UK9010031
With regard to the individual species and/or assemblage of species for which the site has been classified („the Qualifying Features‟ listed below); Avoid the deterioration of the habitats of the qualifying features, and the significant disturbance of the qualifying features, ensuring the integrity of the site is maintained and the site makes a full contribution to achieving the aims of the Birds Directive. Subject to natural change, to maintain or restore: The extent and distribution of the habitats of the qualifying features; The structure and function of the habitats of the qualifying features; The supporting processes on which the habitats of the qualifying features rely; The populations of the qualifying features; The distribution of the qualifying features within the site.
Qualifying Features:
A037 Cygnus columbianus bewickii; Bewick‟s swan (Non-breeding)
A052 Anas crecca; Eurasian teal (Non-breeding)
A140 Pluvialis apricaria; European golden plover (Non-breeding)
A142 Vanellus vanellus; Northern lapwing (Non-breeding)
Waterbird assemblage
Additional Qualifying Features Identified by the 2001 UK SPA Review: A050 Anas penelope; Eurasian wigeon (Non-breeding)
A056 Anas clypeata; Northern shoveler (Non-breeding)
Explanatory Notes: European Site Conservation Objectives European Site Conservation Objectives are those referred to in the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 (the “Habitats Regulations”) and Article 6(3) of the Habitats Directive 1992. They are for use when either the appropriate nature conservation body or competent authority is required to make an Appropriate Assessment under the relevant parts of the respective legislation.
These conservation objectives are set for each bird feature for a Special Protection Area (SPA). Where the objectives are met, the site can be said to demonstrate a high degree of integrity and the site itself
makes a full contribution to achieving the aims of the Birds Directive for those features. On the first page of this document there may be a list of „Additional Qualifying Features identified by the 2001 UK SPA Review‟. These are additional features identified by the UK SPA Review published in 2001 and, although not yet legally classified, are as a matter of Government policy treated in the same way as classified features. This document is also intended for those who are preparing information to be used for an appropriate assessment by either the appropriate nature conservation body or a competent authority. As such this document cannot be definitive in how the impacts of a project can be determined. Links to selected sources of information, data and guidance which may be helpful can be found on Natural England‟s website. This list is far from exhaustive.
