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APPENDIX F2

Information from Northants

Biodiversity Records Centre

Alex Heath Ecology Solutions Crossways House,The Square,Stow-on-the-Wold,GloucesterGL54 1AB

Our Reference: 11-01431st January 2011

Dear Alex,

Re: Ecological data search, Rugby (Ref: 4435)

Thank you for approaching the NBRC with this enquiry. All the information that you have requested is contained within this report. This includes a map of the search area, statutory and non-statutory site details and a list of protected and notable species records from your specified search area. For definitions of these sites please refer to the document at the end of this report.

Statutory sites

The following statutory site is located within your specified search area. This site has been labelled on the accompanying map.

Stanford Park SSSI

Further details, such as SSSI status and citations, can be accessed through the Natural England website using the following link;

http://www.sssi.naturalengland.org.uk/Special/sssi/search.cfmhttp://www.lnr.naturalengland.org.uk/Special/lnr/lnr_search.asp

Non-statutory sites

The following non-statutory sites are located within your specified search area. These sites have been labelled on the accompanying map.

Site Name Site Status

Barby Old Canal Local Wildlife Site

Crick Pocket Park

Grand Union Canal: Crick Local Wildlife Site

Northamptonshire Biodiversity Records Centre

C/O The Wildlife Trust Lings House Billing Lings

Northamptonshire NN3 8BE

Tel: 01604 400448 Fax: 01604 784835

[email protected]

Grand Union Canal:Yelvertoft Local Wildlife Site

Oxford Canal: Barby Local Wildlife Site

Oxford Canal: Onley Fields Local Wildlife Site

Shenley Farm Ponds Local Wildlife Site

Yelvertoft Pocket Park

Species lists and descriptions for most of these non-statutory sites are attached to this report.

Unfortunately we do not hold descriptions for Pocket Parks (please refer to the website for further information www.pocketparks.com).

In addition some Potential Wildlife Sites have been highlighted in blue on the map. Please note that we do not hold information for these sites. For a full definition of Potential Wildlife Site please refer to the section “Sites of wildlife and geological importance in Northamptonshire”.

Species records

56 protected and notable species records fall within your specified search boundaries. A list of these species records is attached to this report.

I would remind you that these data are limited spatially and temporally and I would strongly recommend that follow-up surveys be carried out to support the baseline provided. I would also like to draw your attention to our terms and conditions once again.

Northamptonshire Biodiversity Records CentreTerms and conditions

1. All rights to the data are reserved and ownership is not transferred with it. Data held by the Northamptonshire Biodiversity Record Centre (N.B.R.C.) remains the intellectual property, and in the ownership and copyright, of the originator(s).

2. Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of all the data provided, the N.B.R.C. can accept no responsibility for any costs, damages or liabilities whatsoever arising from the use of the data or for any omissions or inaccuracies within it.

3. The data held by the N.B.R.C. may not be comprehensive and the absence of data, in response to a data search, does not imply that a species, important habitat or designation does not exist within that search area. Recorded presence does not imply current presence and the date for all records will be provided.

4. Data is provided solely for the use of the enquirer (and their client) and only for the purpose(s) specified by the enquirer at the time of its request. Data must not be reused or stored beyond the life of the project for which they were acquired.

5. Data may be used as required in support of the planning process but sensitive data concerning protected species must not be released unless the accuracy is downgraded to a 1km resolution.

6. The N.B.R.C. will provide access to data subject to any conditions imposed on its use by the Data Protection Act, Environmental Information Regulations 2004, Copyright and Intellectual Property Right Law or the data owner. Restrictions on the release of information may therefore apply.

7. The N.B.R.C. will only release un-interpreted data and will not usually comment upon its significance.

8. The N.B.R.C. will release as soon as possible, and within twenty working days of receipt, the request unless an extension of time is necessary. In this event the enquirer will be informed within ten working days.

9. All charges made by the N.B.R.C. relate to the provision of administration, data handling and search services.

As agreed, the total charge for the time taken to extract this information and put together the report is £112.50 plus VAT (£135 including VAT). An invoice will be sent under different cover from our Cambridgeshire office.

Should you have any enquiries please feel free to contact me at the above address.

Yours sincerely,

Rachel Tate Biodiversity Data Officer

Sites of wildlife and geological importance in Northamptonshire

Statutory Sites:

Special Protected Area (SPA)

SPAs are strictly protected sites classified in accordance with Article 4 of the EC Directive on the conservation of wild birds (79/409/EEC), the Birds Directive.

Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)

The SSSI series provide statutory protection for the best examples of the natural environment. SSSI were originally notified under the National Park and Access to the Countryside Act 1949 and they were renotified under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. Improved provisions for their protection and management were introduced in the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000.

National Nature Reserve (NNR)

NNRs are declared by the statutory country conservation agency (English Nature) under the National Park and Access to the Countryside Act 1949. NNR contain the most important examples of natural and semi-natural ecosystems within Great Britain. NNR conserve the habitats within them and offer opportunities for research.

Local Nature Reserve (LNR)

LNRs are declared under the National Park and Access to the Countryside Act 1949 by local authorities. LNR are declared and managed for nature conservation, education and research or opportunities for public access to nature.

Non-statutory sites:

Local Wildlife Site (LWS)

Local Wildlife Sites are areas of land which are rich in wildlife and are the equivalent to Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation. Criteria for selection take in threats and declines in certain species, national priorities and local distinctiveness. The LWS system is managed, in partnership, by The Wildlife Trust, local authorities, statutory nature conservation agencies, local naturalists and landowners. Local Wildlife Sites were previously known as County Wildlife Site (CWS) in the past.

Protected Wildflower Verge (PWV)

Protected Wildflower Verges are roadside verges rich in wildlife and are crucial to the success of the local Biodiversity Action Plan. Criteria for selection take in threats and declines in certain species, national priorities and local distinctiveness. The PWV system is managed, in partnership, by The Wildlife Trust, local authorities, statutory nature conservation agencies, local naturalists and landowners.

Pocket Park

The Pocket Park vision is to develop easy public access to the countryside, bringing the countryside to the people and providing opportunities for enjoyment and understanding of 'Countryside on the Doorstep'. Over the past 18 years, the county council has worked in partnership with many organisations and other local authorities to help create 80 Pocket Parks. For more information on this scheme please refer to the website at www.pocketparks.com.

Local Geological Site (LGS)

Local Geological Sites (LGS) are the most important places for geology and geomorphology outside the statutory SSSI. The sites are designated using locally developed criteria and are assessed by the local geological group.

Potential Wildlife Site (PWS)

Potential Wildlife Sites (PWS) are sites that are either known or thought to be of higher biodiversity value than the average countryside but have not been confirmed to be of Local Wildlife Site (LWS) standard.

PWS can belong to one of three categories: 1. Sites never fully surveyed and assessed against LWS criteria. 2. Sites surveyed and assessed against the LWS criteria but not currently reaching the standard. 3. Sites previously recognised as LWS but not currently meeting the latest LWS criteria.

PWS were originally outlined using a combination of local knowledge and looking at aerial photographs for evidence of biodiverse habitats. All PWS are likely to be important for the County’s biodiversity, either in their own right, or through buffering and linking current LWS and contributing to Green Infrastructure. Many of these sites could potentially be of LWS standard once surveyed.

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Pocket Park

Potential Wildlife Site

Local Wildlife Site

Site of Special Scientific Interest

County Boundary

This map is based upon Ordnance Survey material with the permission of Ordnance Surveyon behalf of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office © Crown copyright. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings.Northamptonshire County Council: Licence No. 100019331. Published 31/01/2011.

Area aroundRugby

(search area)

1km

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Pocket Park


Local Wildlife Site


County Boundary


Area aroundRugby

(search area)

1km

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Oxford Canal: Onley FieldsOxford Canal: Onley FieldsOxford Canal: Onley FieldsOxford Canal: Onley FieldsOxford Canal: Onley FieldsOxford Canal: Onley FieldsOxford Canal: Onley FieldsOxford Canal: Onley FieldsOxford Canal: Onley Fields

Pocket Park


Local Wildlife Site


County Boundary


Area aroundRugby

(search area)

1km

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Pocket Park


Local Wildlife Site


County Boundary


Area aroundRugby

(search area)

1km

Protected and notable species records from within the search area

Latin Name Common Name Taxon Group Status Start Date End Date Location Grid Reference

Triturus cristatus

Crested newt amphibian Bern Convention annex 2,Habitats and Species Directive,W&C Act 1981 Sch 5,CRoW Act 2000,Priority Species (UK BAP 2007), Low Risk conservation dependent (IUCN criteria),

01/01/2007 31/12/2007 Pond in Bury Dyke, Crick

Actitis hypoleucos

Common Sandpiper

bird Bonn Convention, 01/05/2002 01/05/2002 Lilbourne SP5577

Buteo buteo Buzzard bird Bonn Convention,EC Cites annex A, 04/01/2002 04/01/2002 Lilbourne Wood

SP5577

Buteo buteo Buzzard bird Bonn Convention,EC Cites annex A, 11/05/2002 11/05/2002 Lilbourne SP5577



Buteo buteo Buzzard bird Bonn Convention,EC Cites annex A, 29/03/2006 29/03/2006 Daventry InternationalRail Freight Terminal

SP562724

Carduelis cannabina

Linnet bird Bern Convention annex 2,CRoW Act 2000,Priority Species (UK BAP 2007), Birds of Conservation Concern Red List,

21/03/2002 21/03/2002 Lilbourne SP5676

Carduelis cannabina


08/04/2002 08/04/2002 Lilbourne SP5677

Carduelis cannabina


26/04/2002 26/04/2002 Lilbourne SP5677

Carduelis spinus

Siskin bird Bern Convention annex 2, 26/03/2002 26/03/2002 Lilbourne SP5676

Cuculus canorus

Cuckoo bird Priority Species (UK BAP 2007), Birds of Conservation Concern Red List,

12/08/2002 12/08/2002 Lilbourne SP5477

Delichon urbica

House Martin bird Bern Convention annex 2,Birds of Conservation Concern Amber List,

01/05/2002 01/05/2002 Lilbourne SP5676

Delichon urbica

House Martin bird Bern Convention annex 2,Birds of Conservation Concern Amber List,

01/05/2002 31/05/2002 Lilbourne SP5676

Emberiza schoeniclus

Reed Bunting bird Bern Convention annex 2,CRoW Act 2000,Priority Species (UK BAP 2007), Birds of Conservation Concern Red List,

11/05/2002 11/05/2002 Lilbourne SP5577

Falcosubbuteo

Hobby bird Bern Convention annex 2,Bonn Convention,EC Cites annex A,W&C Act 1981 Sch 1,

25/06/2002 25/06/2002 Lilbourne SP5477

Falcosubbuteo


14/07/2002 14/07/2002 Lilbourne SP5676

Falcosubbuteo


12/08/2002 12/08/2002 Lilbourne SP5477

Falcosubbuteo


04/09/2002 04/09/2002 Lilbourne SP5676

Falcosubbuteo


05/09/2002 05/09/2002 Lilbourne SP5676

Hirundo rustica

Swallow bird Bern Convention annex 2,Birds of Conservation Concern Amber List,

23/04/2002 23/04/2002 Lilbourne SP5676

Muscicapastriata

SpottedFlycatcher

bird Bern Convention annex 2,Bonn Convention,CRoW Act 2000,Priority Species (UK BAP 2007), Birds of Conservation Concern Red List,

31/05/2002 31/05/2002 Lilbourne SP5677

Muscicapastriata

SpottedFlycatcher

bird Bern Convention annex 2,Bonn Convention,CRoW Act 2000,Priority Species (UK BAP 2007), Birds of Conservation Concern Red List,

08/06/2002 08/06/2002 Lilbourne SP5677

Numenius arquata

Curlew bird Bonn Convention,Priority Species (UK BAP 2007), Birds of Conservation Concern Amber List,

09/04/2002 09/04/2002 Lilbourne SP5576

Numenius arquata


06/05/2002 06/05/2002 Lilbourne SP5576

Numenius arquata


12/05/2002 12/05/2002 Lilbourne SP5576

Numenius arquata


24/06/2002 24/06/2002 Lilbourne SP5575

Numenius arquata


31/10/2002 31/10/2002 Lilbourne SP5676

Passer montanus

Tree Sparrow bird CRoW Act 2000,Priority Species (UK BAP 2007), Birds of Conservation Concern Red List,

19/02/2002 19/02/2002 Lilbourne SP5677

Passer montanus

Tree Sparrow bird CRoW Act 2000,Priority Species (UK BAP 2007), Birds of Conservation Concern Red List,

08/04/2002 08/04/2002 Lilbourne SP5677

Picus viridis Green Woodpecker

bird Bern Convention annex 2,Birds of Conservation Concern Amber List,

11/05/2002 11/05/2002 Lilbourne SP5577



23/05/2002 23/05/2002 Lilbourne SP5577



31/10/2002 31/10/2002 Lilbourne SP5676

Pluvialisapricaria

Golden Plover bird Bonn Convention, 02/01/2002 02/01/2002 Lilbourne Wood

SP5577

Pyrrhulapyrrhula

Bullfinch bird CRoW Act 2000,Priority Species (UK BAP 2007), Birds of Conservation Concern Red List,

16/03/2002 16/03/2002 Lilbourne SP5676

Pyrrhulapyrrhula


15/04/2002 15/04/2002 Lilbourne SP5676

Pyrrhulapyrrhula


08/05/2002 08/05/2002 Lilbourne SP5676

Pyrrhulapyrrhula


25/06/2002 25/06/2002 Lilbourne SP5676

Pyrrhulapyrrhula


14/07/2002 14/07/2002 Lilbourne SP5676

Pyrrhulapyrrhula


09/11/2002 09/11/2002 Lilbourne SP5676

Pyrrhulapyrrhula


08/12/2002 08/12/2002 Lilbourne SP5676

Saxicola torquata

Stonechat bird Bern Convention annex 2,Birds of Conservation Concern Amber List,

08/03/2002 08/03/2002 Lilbourne SP5576

Sternahirundo

Common Tern bird Bern Convention annex 2,Birds Directive annex 1, 25/06/2002 25/06/2002 Lilbourne SP5477

Sternahirundo

Common Tern bird Bern Convention annex 2,Birds Directive annex 1, 12/08/2002 12/08/2002 Lilbourne SP5477

Turdus philomelos

Song Thrush bird CRoW Act 2000,Priority Species (UK BAP 2007), Birds of Conservation Concern Red List,

01/03/2002 31/03/2002 Lilbourne SP5676

Turdus pilaris Fieldfare bird W&C Act 1981 Sch 1,Birds of Conservation Concern Amber List,

08/04/2002 08/04/2002 Lilbourne SP5677

Barby Old Canal

Administrative areas: Northamptonshire(E County (74-))Northamptonshire(E County (74-))Barby(Civil Parish)

Status(es): County Wildlife Site

Site/Subsite hierarchy: Barby Old Canal

SP529716 (Site Centroid)

Site

D/13.8.91

Centroid:

Site type:

File code:

A long-disused loop of the Oxford Canal. The old watercouse has greatly dried up and is now in A long-disused loop of the Oxford Canal. The old watercouse has greatly dried up and is now in three sections. The section of the southwest end of the canal is around 150m in length and carries A long-disused loop of the Oxford Canal. The old watercouse has greatly dried up and is now in three sections. The section of the southwest end of the canal is around 150m in length and carries permanent water (although this has been very shallow in recent summers). The vegetation consists

A long-disused loop of the Oxford Canal. The old watercouse has greatly dried up and is now in three sections. The section of the southwest end of the canal is around 150m in length and carries permanent water (although this has been very shallow in recent summers). The vegetation consists of dense Glyceria maxima swamp with other emergent species growing in the small areas of standing water. These include Sparganium emersum, (dominant in the deepest parts), Nasturtium

A long-disused loop of the Oxford Canal. The old watercouse has greatly dried up and is now in three sections. The section of the southwest end of the canal is around 150m in length and carries permanent water (although this has been very shallow in recent summers). The vegetation consists of dense Glyceria maxima swamp with other emergent species growing in the small areas of standing water. These include Sparganium emersum, (dominant in the deepest parts), Nasturtium officinale, Myosotis laxa, Veronica catenata, Ranunculus sceleratus, Typha angustifolia, Apium

A long-disused loop of the Oxford Canal. The old watercouse has greatly dried up and is now in three sections. The section of the southwest end of the canal is around 150m in length and carries permanent water (although this has been very shallow in recent summers). The vegetation consists of dense Glyceria maxima swamp with other emergent species growing in the small areas of standing water. These include Sparganium emersum, (dominant in the deepest parts), Nasturtium officinale, Myosotis laxa, Veronica catenata, Ranunculus sceleratus, Typha angustifolia, Apium nodiflorum. The west edge of this part is a dense line of scrub consisting of Salix cinerea,

A long-disused loop of the Oxford Canal. The old watercouse has greatly dried up and is now in three sections. The section of the southwest end of the canal is around 150m in length and carries permanent water (although this has been very shallow in recent summers). The vegetation consists of dense Glyceria maxima swamp with other emergent species growing in the small areas of standing water. These include Sparganium emersum, (dominant in the deepest parts), Nasturtium officinale, Myosotis laxa, Veronica catenata, Ranunculus sceleratus, Typha angustifolia, Apium nodiflorum. The west edge of this part is a dense line of scrub consisting of Salix cinerea, Crataegus monogyna, Prunus spinosa (old hedge) and mature Salix alba and S. fragilis, this area

A long-disused loop of the Oxford Canal. The old watercouse has greatly dried up and is now in three sections. The section of the southwest end of the canal is around 150m in length and carries permanent water (although this has been very shallow in recent summers). The vegetation consists of dense Glyceria maxima swamp with other emergent species growing in the small areas of standing water. These include Sparganium emersum, (dominant in the deepest parts), Nasturtium officinale, Myosotis laxa, Veronica catenata, Ranunculus sceleratus, Typha angustifolia, Apium nodiflorum. The west edge of this part is a dense line of scrub consisting of Salix cinerea, Crataegus monogyna, Prunus spinosa (old hedge) and mature Salix alba and S. fragilis, this area has abundant frogs and toads. The central section is very open and marshy with some cattle grazing of the edges. The wettest area contains frequent Glyceria maxima with abundant Oenanthe

A long-disused loop of the Oxford Canal. The old watercouse has greatly dried up and is now in three sections. The section of the southwest end of the canal is around 150m in length and carries permanent water (although this has been very shallow in recent summers). The vegetation consists of dense Glyceria maxima swamp with other emergent species growing in the small areas of standing water. These include Sparganium emersum, (dominant in the deepest parts), Nasturtium officinale, Myosotis laxa, Veronica catenata, Ranunculus sceleratus, Typha angustifolia, Apium nodiflorum. The west edge of this part is a dense line of scrub consisting of Salix cinerea, Crataegus monogyna, Prunus spinosa (old hedge) and mature Salix alba and S. fragilis, this area has abundant frogs and toads. The central section is very open and marshy with some cattle grazing of the edges. The wettest area contains frequent Glyceria maxima with abundant Oenanthesiliafolia, and some O. crocata, Ranunculus sceleratus, R. aquatilis, Lemna minor, L. trisulca,

A long-disused loop of the Oxford Canal. The old watercouse has greatly dried up and is now in three sections. The section of the southwest end of the canal is around 150m in length and carries permanent water (although this has been very shallow in recent summers). The vegetation consists of dense Glyceria maxima swamp with other emergent species growing in the small areas of standing water. These include Sparganium emersum, (dominant in the deepest parts), Nasturtium officinale, Myosotis laxa, Veronica catenata, Ranunculus sceleratus, Typha angustifolia, Apium nodiflorum. The west edge of this part is a dense line of scrub consisting of Salix cinerea, Crataegus monogyna, Prunus spinosa (old hedge) and mature Salix alba and S. fragilis, this area has abundant frogs and toads. The central section is very open and marshy with some cattle grazing of the edges. The wettest area contains frequent Glyceria maxima with abundant Oenanthesiliafolia, and some O. crocata, Ranunculus sceleratus, R. aquatilis, Lemna minor, L. trisulca, Apium nodiflorum, Galium palustre, Alisma plantago-aquatica and other common water plants.

A long-disused loop of the Oxford Canal. The old watercouse has greatly dried up and is now in three sections. The section of the southwest end of the canal is around 150m in length and carries permanent water (although this has been very shallow in recent summers). The vegetation consists of dense Glyceria maxima swamp with other emergent species growing in the small areas of standing water. These include Sparganium emersum, (dominant in the deepest parts), Nasturtium officinale, Myosotis laxa, Veronica catenata, Ranunculus sceleratus, Typha angustifolia, Apium nodiflorum. The west edge of this part is a dense line of scrub consisting of Salix cinerea, Crataegus monogyna, Prunus spinosa (old hedge) and mature Salix alba and S. fragilis, this area has abundant frogs and toads. The central section is very open and marshy with some cattle grazing of the edges. The wettest area contains frequent Glyceria maxima with abundant Oenanthesiliafolia, and some O. crocata, Ranunculus sceleratus, R. aquatilis, Lemna minor, L. trisulca, Apium nodiflorum, Galium palustre, Alisma plantago-aquatica and other common water plants. Scrub on the west edge is more sparse than in the first section and includes part of the same old

A long-disused loop of the Oxford Canal. The old watercouse has greatly dried up and is now in three sections. The section of the southwest end of the canal is around 150m in length and carries permanent water (although this has been very shallow in recent summers). The vegetation consists of dense Glyceria maxima swamp with other emergent species growing in the small areas of standing water. These include Sparganium emersum, (dominant in the deepest parts), Nasturtium officinale, Myosotis laxa, Veronica catenata, Ranunculus sceleratus, Typha angustifolia, Apium nodiflorum. The west edge of this part is a dense line of scrub consisting of Salix cinerea, Crataegus monogyna, Prunus spinosa (old hedge) and mature Salix alba and S. fragilis, this area has abundant frogs and toads. The central section is very open and marshy with some cattle grazing of the edges. The wettest area contains frequent Glyceria maxima with abundant Oenanthesiliafolia, and some O. crocata, Ranunculus sceleratus, R. aquatilis, Lemna minor, L. trisulca, Apium nodiflorum, Galium palustre, Alisma plantago-aquatica and other common water plants. Scrub on the west edge is more sparse than in the first section and includes part of the same old hedgeline and one or two Salix purpurea bushes. This section represents the best area of the site botanically. A small edge of fine grassland has been left alongside the central section ofthe bed,

A long-disused loop of the Oxford Canal. The old watercouse has greatly dried up and is now in three sections. The section of the southwest end of the canal is around 150m in length and carries permanent water (although this has been very shallow in recent summers). The vegetation consists of dense Glyceria maxima swamp with other emergent species growing in the small areas of standing water. These include Sparganium emersum, (dominant in the deepest parts), Nasturtium officinale, Myosotis laxa, Veronica catenata, Ranunculus sceleratus, Typha angustifolia, Apium nodiflorum. The west edge of this part is a dense line of scrub consisting of Salix cinerea, Crataegus monogyna, Prunus spinosa (old hedge) and mature Salix alba and S. fragilis, this area has abundant frogs and toads. The central section is very open and marshy with some cattle grazing of the edges. The wettest area contains frequent Glyceria maxima with abundant Oenanthesiliafolia, and some O. crocata, Ranunculus sceleratus, R. aquatilis, Lemna minor, L. trisulca, Apium nodiflorum, Galium palustre, Alisma plantago-aquatica and other common water plants. Scrub on the west edge is more sparse than in the first section and includes part of the same old hedgeline and one or two Salix purpurea bushes. This section represents the best area of the site botanically. A small edge of fine grassland has been left alongside the central section ofthe bed, containing Centaurea nigra, Rumex acetosa, Festuca rubra, Lathyrus pratensis, Cardamine

A long-disused loop of the Oxford Canal. The old watercouse has greatly dried up and is now in three sections. The section of the southwest end of the canal is around 150m in length and carries permanent water (although this has been very shallow in recent summers). The vegetation consists of dense Glyceria maxima swamp with other emergent species growing in the small areas of standing water. These include Sparganium emersum, (dominant in the deepest parts), Nasturtium officinale, Myosotis laxa, Veronica catenata, Ranunculus sceleratus, Typha angustifolia, Apium nodiflorum. The west edge of this part is a dense line of scrub consisting of Salix cinerea, Crataegus monogyna, Prunus spinosa (old hedge) and mature Salix alba and S. fragilis, this area has abundant frogs and toads. The central section is very open and marshy with some cattle grazing of the edges. The wettest area contains frequent Glyceria maxima with abundant Oenanthesiliafolia, and some O. crocata, Ranunculus sceleratus, R. aquatilis, Lemna minor, L. trisulca, Apium nodiflorum, Galium palustre, Alisma plantago-aquatica and other common water plants. Scrub on the west edge is more sparse than in the first section and includes part of the same old hedgeline and one or two Salix purpurea bushes. This section represents the best area of the site botanically. A small edge of fine grassland has been left alongside the central section ofthe bed, containing Centaurea nigra, Rumex acetosa, Festuca rubra, Lathyrus pratensis, Cardamine pratensis and other common neutral grassland species. The north end of the old canal is now dry

A long-disused loop of the Oxford Canal. The old watercouse has greatly dried up and is now in three sections. The section of the southwest end of the canal is around 150m in length and carries permanent water (although this has been very shallow in recent summers). The vegetation consists of dense Glyceria maxima swamp with other emergent species growing in the small areas of standing water. These include Sparganium emersum, (dominant in the deepest parts), Nasturtium officinale, Myosotis laxa, Veronica catenata, Ranunculus sceleratus, Typha angustifolia, Apium nodiflorum. The west edge of this part is a dense line of scrub consisting of Salix cinerea, Crataegus monogyna, Prunus spinosa (old hedge) and mature Salix alba and S. fragilis, this area has abundant frogs and toads. The central section is very open and marshy with some cattle grazing of the edges. The wettest area contains frequent Glyceria maxima with abundant Oenanthesiliafolia, and some O. crocata, Ranunculus sceleratus, R. aquatilis, Lemna minor, L. trisulca, Apium nodiflorum, Galium palustre, Alisma plantago-aquatica and other common water plants. Scrub on the west edge is more sparse than in the first section and includes part of the same old hedgeline and one or two Salix purpurea bushes. This section represents the best area of the site botanically. A small edge of fine grassland has been left alongside the central section ofthe bed, containing Centaurea nigra, Rumex acetosa, Festuca rubra, Lathyrus pratensis, Cardamine pratensis and other common neutral grassland species. The north end of the old canal is now dry and is only evident as a shallow bed with tall Salix alba, S. fragilis and planted pines. One of the

A long-disused loop of the Oxford Canal. The old watercouse has greatly dried up and is now in three sections. The section of the southwest end of the canal is around 150m in length and carries permanent water (although this has been very shallow in recent summers). The vegetation consists of dense Glyceria maxima swamp with other emergent species growing in the small areas of standing water. These include Sparganium emersum, (dominant in the deepest parts), Nasturtium officinale, Myosotis laxa, Veronica catenata, Ranunculus sceleratus, Typha angustifolia, Apium nodiflorum. The west edge of this part is a dense line of scrub consisting of Salix cinerea, Crataegus monogyna, Prunus spinosa (old hedge) and mature Salix alba and S. fragilis, this area has abundant frogs and toads. The central section is very open and marshy with some cattle grazing of the edges. The wettest area contains frequent Glyceria maxima with abundant Oenanthesiliafolia, and some O. crocata, Ranunculus sceleratus, R. aquatilis, Lemna minor, L. trisulca, Apium nodiflorum, Galium palustre, Alisma plantago-aquatica and other common water plants. Scrub on the west edge is more sparse than in the first section and includes part of the same old hedgeline and one or two Salix purpurea bushes. This section represents the best area of the site botanically. A small edge of fine grassland has been left alongside the central section ofthe bed, containing Centaurea nigra, Rumex acetosa, Festuca rubra, Lathyrus pratensis, Cardamine pratensis and other common neutral grassland species. The north end of the old canal is now dry and is only evident as a shallow bed with tall Salix alba, S. fragilis and planted pines. One of the very few sites in Northamptonshire to contain either Oenanthe crocata or O. siliafolia. The rest of the species present, particularly in the middle section of the site, represent an excellent diversity of

A long-disused loop of the Oxford Canal. The old watercouse has greatly dried up and is now in three sections. The section of the southwest end of the canal is around 150m in length and carries permanent water (although this has been very shallow in recent summers). The vegetation consists of dense Glyceria maxima swamp with other emergent species growing in the small areas of standing water. These include Sparganium emersum, (dominant in the deepest parts), Nasturtium officinale, Myosotis laxa, Veronica catenata, Ranunculus sceleratus, Typha angustifolia, Apium nodiflorum. The west edge of this part is a dense line of scrub consisting of Salix cinerea, Crataegus monogyna, Prunus spinosa (old hedge) and mature Salix alba and S. fragilis, this area has abundant frogs and toads. The central section is very open and marshy with some cattle grazing of the edges. The wettest area contains frequent Glyceria maxima with abundant Oenanthesiliafolia, and some O. crocata, Ranunculus sceleratus, R. aquatilis, Lemna minor, L. trisulca, Apium nodiflorum, Galium palustre, Alisma plantago-aquatica and other common water plants. Scrub on the west edge is more sparse than in the first section and includes part of the same old hedgeline and one or two Salix purpurea bushes. This section represents the best area of the site botanically. A small edge of fine grassland has been left alongside the central section ofthe bed, containing Centaurea nigra, Rumex acetosa, Festuca rubra, Lathyrus pratensis, Cardamine pratensis and other common neutral grassland species. The north end of the old canal is now dry and is only evident as a shallow bed with tall Salix alba, S. fragilis and planted pines. One of the very few sites in Northamptonshire to contain either Oenanthe crocata or O. siliafolia. The rest of the species present, particularly in the middle section of the site, represent an excellent diversity of emergent species and the surrounding mature trees and scrub, with the hay field next to it, provide

A long-disused loop of the Oxford Canal. The old watercouse has greatly dried up and is now in three sections. The section of the southwest end of the canal is around 150m in length and carries permanent water (although this has been very shallow in recent summers). The vegetation consists of dense Glyceria maxima swamp with other emergent species growing in the small areas of standing water. These include Sparganium emersum, (dominant in the deepest parts), Nasturtium officinale, Myosotis laxa, Veronica catenata, Ranunculus sceleratus, Typha angustifolia, Apium nodiflorum. The west edge of this part is a dense line of scrub consisting of Salix cinerea, Crataegus monogyna, Prunus spinosa (old hedge) and mature Salix alba and S. fragilis, this area has abundant frogs and toads. The central section is very open and marshy with some cattle grazing of the edges. The wettest area contains frequent Glyceria maxima with abundant Oenanthesiliafolia, and some O. crocata, Ranunculus sceleratus, R. aquatilis, Lemna minor, L. trisulca, Apium nodiflorum, Galium palustre, Alisma plantago-aquatica and other common water plants. Scrub on the west edge is more sparse than in the first section and includes part of the same old hedgeline and one or two Salix purpurea bushes. This section represents the best area of the site botanically. A small edge of fine grassland has been left alongside the central section ofthe bed, containing Centaurea nigra, Rumex acetosa, Festuca rubra, Lathyrus pratensis, Cardamine pratensis and other common neutral grassland species. The north end of the old canal is now dry and is only evident as a shallow bed with tall Salix alba, S. fragilis and planted pines. One of the very few sites in Northamptonshire to contain either Oenanthe crocata or O. siliafolia. The rest of the species present, particularly in the middle section of the site, represent an excellent diversity of emergent species and the surrounding mature trees and scrub, with the hay field next to it, provide good habitat for birds and mammals. Insect life also seems to be good, probably because this

A long-disused loop of the Oxford Canal. The old watercouse has greatly dried up and is now in three sections. The section of the southwest end of the canal is around 150m in length and carries permanent water (although this has been very shallow in recent summers). The vegetation consists of dense Glyceria maxima swamp with other emergent species growing in the small areas of standing water. These include Sparganium emersum, (dominant in the deepest parts), Nasturtium officinale, Myosotis laxa, Veronica catenata, Ranunculus sceleratus, Typha angustifolia, Apium nodiflorum. The west edge of this part is a dense line of scrub consisting of Salix cinerea, Crataegus monogyna, Prunus spinosa (old hedge) and mature Salix alba and S. fragilis, this area has abundant frogs and toads. The central section is very open and marshy with some cattle grazing of the edges. The wettest area contains frequent Glyceria maxima with abundant Oenanthesiliafolia, and some O. crocata, Ranunculus sceleratus, R. aquatilis, Lemna minor, L. trisulca, Apium nodiflorum, Galium palustre, Alisma plantago-aquatica and other common water plants. Scrub on the west edge is more sparse than in the first section and includes part of the same old hedgeline and one or two Salix purpurea bushes. This section represents the best area of the site botanically. A small edge of fine grassland has been left alongside the central section ofthe bed, containing Centaurea nigra, Rumex acetosa, Festuca rubra, Lathyrus pratensis, Cardamine pratensis and other common neutral grassland species. The north end of the old canal is now dry and is only evident as a shallow bed with tall Salix alba, S. fragilis and planted pines. One of the very few sites in Northamptonshire to contain either Oenanthe crocata or O. siliafolia. The rest of the species present, particularly in the middle section of the site, represent an excellent diversity of emergent species and the surrounding mature trees and scrub, with the hay field next to it, provide good habitat for birds and mammals. Insect life also seems to be good, probably because this water extends the habitat of the Oxford Canal nearby (also a Prime Site).

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Total number of species: 56

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Species List for Barby Old Canal

Scientific Name Common Name First date Last dateTaxon Group

Creeping BentAgrostis stolonifera 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Water-plantainAlisma plantago-aquatica 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Cow ParsleyAnthriscus sylvestris 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Fool's-water-cressApium nodiflorum 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Lesser Water-parsnipBerula erecta 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Flowering-rushButomus umbellatus 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

CuckooflowerCardamine pratensis 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

False Fox-sedgeCarex otrubae 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Cyperus SedgeCarex pseudocyperus 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Common KnapweedCentaurea nigra 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Creeping ThistleCirsium arvense 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Cock's-footDactylis glomerata 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Great WillowherbEpilobium hirsutum 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Broad-leaved WillowherbEpilobium montanum 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Festuca rubra agg.Festuca rubra agg. 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Marsh-bedstrawGalium palustre 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Reed Sweet-grassGlyceria maxima 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Perforate St John's-wortHypericum perforatum 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Sharp-flowered RushJuncus acutiflorus 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Soft-rushJuncus effusus 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Hard RushJuncus inflexus 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Meadow VetchlingLathyrus pratensis 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Common DuckweedLemna minor 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Ivy-leaved DuckweedLemna trisulca 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Perennial Rye-grassLolium perenne 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Water MintMentha aquatica 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Tufted Forget-me-notMyosotis laxa 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Water Forget-me-notMyosotis scorpioides 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Hemlock Water-dropwortOenanthe crocata 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Tubular Water-dropwortOenanthe fistulosa 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Narrow-leaved Water-dropwortOenanthe silaifolia 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Amphibious BistortPersicaria amphibia 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

SelfhealPrunella vulgaris 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Ranunculus aquatilisRanunculus aquatilis 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Creeping ButtercupRanunculus repens 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Celery-leaved ButtercupRanunculus sceleratus 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Water-cressRorippa nasturtium-aquaticum 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

RosaRosa 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

BrambleRubus fruticosus agg. 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Common SorrelRumex acetosa 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Clustered DockRumex conglomeratus 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Broad-leaved DockRumex obtusifolius 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

White WillowSalix alba 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Grey WillowSalix cinerea 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Crack-willowSalix fragilis 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Purple WillowSalix purpurea 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

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OsierSalix viminalis 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

ElderSambucus nigra 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Unbranched Bur-reedSparganium emersum 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Branched Bur-reedSparganium erectum 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Upright Hedge-parsleyTorilis japonica 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Lesser BulrushTypha angustifolia 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

BulrushTypha latifolia 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Common NettleUrtica dioica 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Pink Water-SpeedwellVeronica catenata 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Field HorsetailEquisetum arvense 13/08/1991 13/08/1991horsetail

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Grand Union Canal: Crick

Administrative areas: Northamptonshire(E County (74-))Northamptonshire(E County (74-))Crick(Civil Parish)


Site/Subsite hierarchy: Grand Union Canal: CrickGrand Union Canal: Crick....Grand Union Canal - Crick


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Southern part of a long stretch of Prime Site canal between the north end of Crick Tunnel and Southern part of a long stretch of Prime Site canal between the north end of Crick Tunnel and Winwick Grange. Although heavily used by boats this has some of the best emergent and Southern part of a long stretch of Prime Site canal between the north end of Crick Tunnel and Winwick Grange. Although heavily used by boats this has some of the best emergent and submerged vegetation of all the canals in the county. At the Crick Tunnel end the water is shaded

Southern part of a long stretch of Prime Site canal between the north end of Crick Tunnel and Winwick Grange. Although heavily used by boats this has some of the best emergent and submerged vegetation of all the canals in the county. At the Crick Tunnel end the water is shaded by tall trees in a varied belt of woodland on either side of the cutting. These include ash, oak, blackthorn scrub and a tall hawthorn hedge that gets lower away from the tunnel. Both sides of the

Southern part of a long stretch of Prime Site canal between the north end of Crick Tunnel and Winwick Grange. Although heavily used by boats this has some of the best emergent and submerged vegetation of all the canals in the county. At the Crick Tunnel end the water is shaded by tall trees in a varied belt of woodland on either side of the cutting. These include ash, oak, blackthorn scrub and a tall hawthorn hedge that gets lower away from the tunnel. Both sides of the water have quite thick vegetation consisting of belts of Phragmites australis, Phalaris arundinacea,

Southern part of a long stretch of Prime Site canal between the north end of Crick Tunnel and Winwick Grange. Although heavily used by boats this has some of the best emergent and submerged vegetation of all the canals in the county. At the Crick Tunnel end the water is shaded by tall trees in a varied belt of woodland on either side of the cutting. These include ash, oak, blackthorn scrub and a tall hawthorn hedge that gets lower away from the tunnel. Both sides of the water have quite thick vegetation consisting of belts of Phragmites australis, Phalaris arundinacea, Acorus calamus, Glyceria maxima. This is the only stretch of the canal which has Phragmites

Southern part of a long stretch of Prime Site canal between the north end of Crick Tunnel and Winwick Grange. Although heavily used by boats this has some of the best emergent and submerged vegetation of all the canals in the county. At the Crick Tunnel end the water is shaded by tall trees in a varied belt of woodland on either side of the cutting. These include ash, oak, blackthorn scrub and a tall hawthorn hedge that gets lower away from the tunnel. Both sides of the water have quite thick vegetation consisting of belts of Phragmites australis, Phalaris arundinacea, Acorus calamus, Glyceria maxima. This is the only stretch of the canal which has Phragmites australis in any quantity, and is of significance for this alone. After the band of emergent

Southern part of a long stretch of Prime Site canal between the north end of Crick Tunnel and Winwick Grange. Although heavily used by boats this has some of the best emergent and submerged vegetation of all the canals in the county. At the Crick Tunnel end the water is shaded by tall trees in a varied belt of woodland on either side of the cutting. These include ash, oak, blackthorn scrub and a tall hawthorn hedge that gets lower away from the tunnel. Both sides of the water have quite thick vegetation consisting of belts of Phragmites australis, Phalaris arundinacea, Acorus calamus, Glyceria maxima. This is the only stretch of the canal which has Phragmites australis in any quantity, and is of significance for this alone. After the band of emergent vegetation a thick band of mixed emergent and grassland species runs alongside the canal, containing species such as Impatiens capensis, Epilobium hirsutum, Scutellaria galericulata,

Southern part of a long stretch of Prime Site canal between the north end of Crick Tunnel and Winwick Grange. Although heavily used by boats this has some of the best emergent and submerged vegetation of all the canals in the county. At the Crick Tunnel end the water is shaded by tall trees in a varied belt of woodland on either side of the cutting. These include ash, oak, blackthorn scrub and a tall hawthorn hedge that gets lower away from the tunnel. Both sides of the water have quite thick vegetation consisting of belts of Phragmites australis, Phalaris arundinacea, Acorus calamus, Glyceria maxima. This is the only stretch of the canal which has Phragmites australis in any quantity, and is of significance for this alone. After the band of emergent vegetation a thick band of mixed emergent and grassland species runs alongside the canal, containing species such as Impatiens capensis, Epilobium hirsutum, Scutellaria galericulata, Rumex hydrolapathum, Sparganium erectum, Bidens tripartita, Lotus uliginosus, Carex otrubae,

Southern part of a long stretch of Prime Site canal between the north end of Crick Tunnel and Winwick Grange. Although heavily used by boats this has some of the best emergent and submerged vegetation of all the canals in the county. At the Crick Tunnel end the water is shaded by tall trees in a varied belt of woodland on either side of the cutting. These include ash, oak, blackthorn scrub and a tall hawthorn hedge that gets lower away from the tunnel. Both sides of the water have quite thick vegetation consisting of belts of Phragmites australis, Phalaris arundinacea, Acorus calamus, Glyceria maxima. This is the only stretch of the canal which has Phragmites australis in any quantity, and is of significance for this alone. After the band of emergent vegetation a thick band of mixed emergent and grassland species runs alongside the canal, containing species such as Impatiens capensis, Epilobium hirsutum, Scutellaria galericulata, Rumex hydrolapathum, Sparganium erectum, Bidens tripartita, Lotus uliginosus, Carex otrubae, C. riparia, C. pendula, Mentha aquatica. In the water are frequently submerged and floating

Southern part of a long stretch of Prime Site canal between the north end of Crick Tunnel and Winwick Grange. Although heavily used by boats this has some of the best emergent and submerged vegetation of all the canals in the county. At the Crick Tunnel end the water is shaded by tall trees in a varied belt of woodland on either side of the cutting. These include ash, oak, blackthorn scrub and a tall hawthorn hedge that gets lower away from the tunnel. Both sides of the water have quite thick vegetation consisting of belts of Phragmites australis, Phalaris arundinacea, Acorus calamus, Glyceria maxima. This is the only stretch of the canal which has Phragmites australis in any quantity, and is of significance for this alone. After the band of emergent vegetation a thick band of mixed emergent and grassland species runs alongside the canal, containing species such as Impatiens capensis, Epilobium hirsutum, Scutellaria galericulata, Rumex hydrolapathum, Sparganium erectum, Bidens tripartita, Lotus uliginosus, Carex otrubae, C. riparia, C. pendula, Mentha aquatica. In the water are frequently submerged and floating species including Nuphar lutea, Glyceria fruitans, Sagittaria sagittifolia, Apium nodiflorum,

Southern part of a long stretch of Prime Site canal between the north end of Crick Tunnel and Winwick Grange. Although heavily used by boats this has some of the best emergent and submerged vegetation of all the canals in the county. At the Crick Tunnel end the water is shaded by tall trees in a varied belt of woodland on either side of the cutting. These include ash, oak, blackthorn scrub and a tall hawthorn hedge that gets lower away from the tunnel. Both sides of the water have quite thick vegetation consisting of belts of Phragmites australis, Phalaris arundinacea, Acorus calamus, Glyceria maxima. This is the only stretch of the canal which has Phragmites australis in any quantity, and is of significance for this alone. After the band of emergent vegetation a thick band of mixed emergent and grassland species runs alongside the canal, containing species such as Impatiens capensis, Epilobium hirsutum, Scutellaria galericulata, Rumex hydrolapathum, Sparganium erectum, Bidens tripartita, Lotus uliginosus, Carex otrubae, C. riparia, C. pendula, Mentha aquatica. In the water are frequently submerged and floating species including Nuphar lutea, Glyceria fruitans, Sagittaria sagittifolia, Apium nodiflorum, Potamogeton natans. This is a much better diversity than in most other areas of the canal. The dry grassland next to the path itself contains several meadow species although these tend to disappear

Southern part of a long stretch of Prime Site canal between the north end of Crick Tunnel and Winwick Grange. Although heavily used by boats this has some of the best emergent and submerged vegetation of all the canals in the county. At the Crick Tunnel end the water is shaded by tall trees in a varied belt of woodland on either side of the cutting. These include ash, oak, blackthorn scrub and a tall hawthorn hedge that gets lower away from the tunnel. Both sides of the water have quite thick vegetation consisting of belts of Phragmites australis, Phalaris arundinacea, Acorus calamus, Glyceria maxima. This is the only stretch of the canal which has Phragmites australis in any quantity, and is of significance for this alone. After the band of emergent vegetation a thick band of mixed emergent and grassland species runs alongside the canal, containing species such as Impatiens capensis, Epilobium hirsutum, Scutellaria galericulata, Rumex hydrolapathum, Sparganium erectum, Bidens tripartita, Lotus uliginosus, Carex otrubae, C. riparia, C. pendula, Mentha aquatica. In the water are frequently submerged and floating species including Nuphar lutea, Glyceria fruitans, Sagittaria sagittifolia, Apium nodiflorum, Potamogeton natans. This is a much better diversity than in most other areas of the canal. The dry grassland next to the path itself contains several meadow species although these tend to disappear in areas where there is heavy mooring, boat access etc. Species include Trisetum flavescens, Vicia

Southern part of a long stretch of Prime Site canal between the north end of Crick Tunnel and Winwick Grange. Although heavily used by boats this has some of the best emergent and submerged vegetation of all the canals in the county. At the Crick Tunnel end the water is shaded by tall trees in a varied belt of woodland on either side of the cutting. These include ash, oak, blackthorn scrub and a tall hawthorn hedge that gets lower away from the tunnel. Both sides of the water have quite thick vegetation consisting of belts of Phragmites australis, Phalaris arundinacea, Acorus calamus, Glyceria maxima. This is the only stretch of the canal which has Phragmites australis in any quantity, and is of significance for this alone. After the band of emergent vegetation a thick band of mixed emergent and grassland species runs alongside the canal, containing species such as Impatiens capensis, Epilobium hirsutum, Scutellaria galericulata, Rumex hydrolapathum, Sparganium erectum, Bidens tripartita, Lotus uliginosus, Carex otrubae, C. riparia, C. pendula, Mentha aquatica. In the water are frequently submerged and floating species including Nuphar lutea, Glyceria fruitans, Sagittaria sagittifolia, Apium nodiflorum, Potamogeton natans. This is a much better diversity than in most other areas of the canal. The dry grassland next to the path itself contains several meadow species although these tend to disappear in areas where there is heavy mooring, boat access etc. Species include Trisetum flavescens, Vicia cracca, Lathyrus pratensis, Centaurea nigra. Perhaps because of the high plant diversity, there are

Southern part of a long stretch of Prime Site canal between the north end of Crick Tunnel and Winwick Grange. Although heavily used by boats this has some of the best emergent and submerged vegetation of all the canals in the county. At the Crick Tunnel end the water is shaded by tall trees in a varied belt of woodland on either side of the cutting. These include ash, oak, blackthorn scrub and a tall hawthorn hedge that gets lower away from the tunnel. Both sides of the water have quite thick vegetation consisting of belts of Phragmites australis, Phalaris arundinacea, Acorus calamus, Glyceria maxima. This is the only stretch of the canal which has Phragmites australis in any quantity, and is of significance for this alone. After the band of emergent vegetation a thick band of mixed emergent and grassland species runs alongside the canal, containing species such as Impatiens capensis, Epilobium hirsutum, Scutellaria galericulata, Rumex hydrolapathum, Sparganium erectum, Bidens tripartita, Lotus uliginosus, Carex otrubae, C. riparia, C. pendula, Mentha aquatica. In the water are frequently submerged and floating species including Nuphar lutea, Glyceria fruitans, Sagittaria sagittifolia, Apium nodiflorum, Potamogeton natans. This is a much better diversity than in most other areas of the canal. The dry grassland next to the path itself contains several meadow species although these tend to disappear in areas where there is heavy mooring, boat access etc. Species include Trisetum flavescens, Vicia cracca, Lathyrus pratensis, Centaurea nigra. Perhaps because of the high plant diversity, there are many more insects along this stretch than in nearby areas. Odonata are particularly common and

Southern part of a long stretch of Prime Site canal between the north end of Crick Tunnel and Winwick Grange. Although heavily used by boats this has some of the best emergent and submerged vegetation of all the canals in the county. At the Crick Tunnel end the water is shaded by tall trees in a varied belt of woodland on either side of the cutting. These include ash, oak, blackthorn scrub and a tall hawthorn hedge that gets lower away from the tunnel. Both sides of the water have quite thick vegetation consisting of belts of Phragmites australis, Phalaris arundinacea, Acorus calamus, Glyceria maxima. This is the only stretch of the canal which has Phragmites australis in any quantity, and is of significance for this alone. After the band of emergent vegetation a thick band of mixed emergent and grassland species runs alongside the canal, containing species such as Impatiens capensis, Epilobium hirsutum, Scutellaria galericulata, Rumex hydrolapathum, Sparganium erectum, Bidens tripartita, Lotus uliginosus, Carex otrubae, C. riparia, C. pendula, Mentha aquatica. In the water are frequently submerged and floating species including Nuphar lutea, Glyceria fruitans, Sagittaria sagittifolia, Apium nodiflorum, Potamogeton natans. This is a much better diversity than in most other areas of the canal. The dry grassland next to the path itself contains several meadow species although these tend to disappear in areas where there is heavy mooring, boat access etc. Species include Trisetum flavescens, Vicia cracca, Lathyrus pratensis, Centaurea nigra. Perhaps because of the high plant diversity, there are many more insects along this stretch than in nearby areas. Odonata are particularly common and five species were seen on the day of survey. Butterflies and moths are also common in this area. 1994 a part of the east edge of hedgerow next to this stretch of canal has been cleared this year to

Southern part of a long stretch of Prime Site canal between the north end of Crick Tunnel and Winwick Grange. Although heavily used by boats this has some of the best emergent and submerged vegetation of all the canals in the county. At the Crick Tunnel end the water is shaded by tall trees in a varied belt of woodland on either side of the cutting. These include ash, oak, blackthorn scrub and a tall hawthorn hedge that gets lower away from the tunnel. Both sides of the water have quite thick vegetation consisting of belts of Phragmites australis, Phalaris arundinacea, Acorus calamus, Glyceria maxima. This is the only stretch of the canal which has Phragmites australis in any quantity, and is of significance for this alone. After the band of emergent vegetation a thick band of mixed emergent and grassland species runs alongside the canal, containing species such as Impatiens capensis, Epilobium hirsutum, Scutellaria galericulata, Rumex hydrolapathum, Sparganium erectum, Bidens tripartita, Lotus uliginosus, Carex otrubae, C. riparia, C. pendula, Mentha aquatica. In the water are frequently submerged and floating species including Nuphar lutea, Glyceria fruitans, Sagittaria sagittifolia, Apium nodiflorum, Potamogeton natans. This is a much better diversity than in most other areas of the canal. The dry grassland next to the path itself contains several meadow species although these tend to disappear in areas where there is heavy mooring, boat access etc. Species include Trisetum flavescens, Vicia cracca, Lathyrus pratensis, Centaurea nigra. Perhaps because of the high plant diversity, there are many more insects along this stretch than in nearby areas. Odonata are particularly common and five species were seen on the day of survey. Butterflies and moths are also common in this area. 1994 a part of the east edge of hedgerow next to this stretch of canal has been cleared this year to allow dredging equipment to the canal. This will reduce, at least temporarily, some of the

Southern part of a long stretch of Prime Site canal between the north end of Crick Tunnel and Winwick Grange. Although heavily used by boats this has some of the best emergent and submerged vegetation of all the canals in the county. At the Crick Tunnel end the water is shaded by tall trees in a varied belt of woodland on either side of the cutting. These include ash, oak, blackthorn scrub and a tall hawthorn hedge that gets lower away from the tunnel. Both sides of the water have quite thick vegetation consisting of belts of Phragmites australis, Phalaris arundinacea, Acorus calamus, Glyceria maxima. This is the only stretch of the canal which has Phragmites australis in any quantity, and is of significance for this alone. After the band of emergent vegetation a thick band of mixed emergent and grassland species runs alongside the canal, containing species such as Impatiens capensis, Epilobium hirsutum, Scutellaria galericulata, Rumex hydrolapathum, Sparganium erectum, Bidens tripartita, Lotus uliginosus, Carex otrubae, C. riparia, C. pendula, Mentha aquatica. In the water are frequently submerged and floating species including Nuphar lutea, Glyceria fruitans, Sagittaria sagittifolia, Apium nodiflorum, Potamogeton natans. This is a much better diversity than in most other areas of the canal. The dry grassland next to the path itself contains several meadow species although these tend to disappear in areas where there is heavy mooring, boat access etc. Species include Trisetum flavescens, Vicia cracca, Lathyrus pratensis, Centaurea nigra. Perhaps because of the high plant diversity, there are many more insects along this stretch than in nearby areas. Odonata are particularly common and five species were seen on the day of survey. Butterflies and moths are also common in this area. 1994 a part of the east edge of hedgerow next to this stretch of canal has been cleared this year to allow dredging equipment to the canal. This will reduce, at least temporarily, some of the available cover next to the water. Hopefully the liaison with British Waterways over this will help

Southern part of a long stretch of Prime Site canal between the north end of Crick Tunnel and Winwick Grange. Although heavily used by boats this has some of the best emergent and submerged vegetation of all the canals in the county. At the Crick Tunnel end the water is shaded by tall trees in a varied belt of woodland on either side of the cutting. These include ash, oak, blackthorn scrub and a tall hawthorn hedge that gets lower away from the tunnel. Both sides of the water have quite thick vegetation consisting of belts of Phragmites australis, Phalaris arundinacea, Acorus calamus, Glyceria maxima. This is the only stretch of the canal which has Phragmites australis in any quantity, and is of significance for this alone. After the band of emergent vegetation a thick band of mixed emergent and grassland species runs alongside the canal, containing species such as Impatiens capensis, Epilobium hirsutum, Scutellaria galericulata, Rumex hydrolapathum, Sparganium erectum, Bidens tripartita, Lotus uliginosus, Carex otrubae, C. riparia, C. pendula, Mentha aquatica. In the water are frequently submerged and floating species including Nuphar lutea, Glyceria fruitans, Sagittaria sagittifolia, Apium nodiflorum, Potamogeton natans. This is a much better diversity than in most other areas of the canal. The dry grassland next to the path itself contains several meadow species although these tend to disappear in areas where there is heavy mooring, boat access etc. Species include Trisetum flavescens, Vicia cracca, Lathyrus pratensis, Centaurea nigra. Perhaps because of the high plant diversity, there are many more insects along this stretch than in nearby areas. Odonata are particularly common and five species were seen on the day of survey. Butterflies and moths are also common in this area. 1994 a part of the east edge of hedgerow next to this stretch of canal has been cleared this year to allow dredging equipment to the canal. This will reduce, at least temporarily, some of the available cover next to the water. Hopefully the liaison with British Waterways over this will help minimise damage to the emergent vegetation. An excellent area for diversity of both plants and

Southern part of a long stretch of Prime Site canal between the north end of Crick Tunnel and Winwick Grange. Although heavily used by boats this has some of the best emergent and submerged vegetation of all the canals in the county. At the Crick Tunnel end the water is shaded by tall trees in a varied belt of woodland on either side of the cutting. These include ash, oak, blackthorn scrub and a tall hawthorn hedge that gets lower away from the tunnel. Both sides of the water have quite thick vegetation consisting of belts of Phragmites australis, Phalaris arundinacea, Acorus calamus, Glyceria maxima. This is the only stretch of the canal which has Phragmites australis in any quantity, and is of significance for this alone. After the band of emergent vegetation a thick band of mixed emergent and grassland species runs alongside the canal, containing species such as Impatiens capensis, Epilobium hirsutum, Scutellaria galericulata, Rumex hydrolapathum, Sparganium erectum, Bidens tripartita, Lotus uliginosus, Carex otrubae, C. riparia, C. pendula, Mentha aquatica. In the water are frequently submerged and floating species including Nuphar lutea, Glyceria fruitans, Sagittaria sagittifolia, Apium nodiflorum, Potamogeton natans. This is a much better diversity than in most other areas of the canal. The dry grassland next to the path itself contains several meadow species although these tend to disappear in areas where there is heavy mooring, boat access etc. Species include Trisetum flavescens, Vicia cracca, Lathyrus pratensis, Centaurea nigra. Perhaps because of the high plant diversity, there are many more insects along this stretch than in nearby areas. Odonata are particularly common and five species were seen on the day of survey. Butterflies and moths are also common in this area. 1994 a part of the east edge of hedgerow next to this stretch of canal has been cleared this year to allow dredging equipment to the canal. This will reduce, at least temporarily, some of the available cover next to the water. Hopefully the liaison with British Waterways over this will help minimise damage to the emergent vegetation. An excellent area for diversity of both plants and insects. It appears that the slow pace of the boats through the unusually narrow parts of this stretch has allowed much greater growth of both emergent and submerged species than is common along

Southern part of a long stretch of Prime Site canal between the north end of Crick Tunnel and Winwick Grange. Although heavily used by boats this has some of the best emergent and submerged vegetation of all the canals in the county. At the Crick Tunnel end the water is shaded by tall trees in a varied belt of woodland on either side of the cutting. These include ash, oak, blackthorn scrub and a tall hawthorn hedge that gets lower away from the tunnel. Both sides of the water have quite thick vegetation consisting of belts of Phragmites australis, Phalaris arundinacea, Acorus calamus, Glyceria maxima. This is the only stretch of the canal which has Phragmites australis in any quantity, and is of significance for this alone. After the band of emergent vegetation a thick band of mixed emergent and grassland species runs alongside the canal, containing species such as Impatiens capensis, Epilobium hirsutum, Scutellaria galericulata, Rumex hydrolapathum, Sparganium erectum, Bidens tripartita, Lotus uliginosus, Carex otrubae, C. riparia, C. pendula, Mentha aquatica. In the water are frequently submerged and floating species including Nuphar lutea, Glyceria fruitans, Sagittaria sagittifolia, Apium nodiflorum, Potamogeton natans. This is a much better diversity than in most other areas of the canal. The dry grassland next to the path itself contains several meadow species although these tend to disappear in areas where there is heavy mooring, boat access etc. Species include Trisetum flavescens, Vicia cracca, Lathyrus pratensis, Centaurea nigra. Perhaps because of the high plant diversity, there are many more insects along this stretch than in nearby areas. Odonata are particularly common and five species were seen on the day of survey. Butterflies and moths are also common in this area. 1994 a part of the east edge of hedgerow next to this stretch of canal has been cleared this year to allow dredging equipment to the canal. This will reduce, at least temporarily, some of the available cover next to the water. Hopefully the liaison with British Waterways over this will help minimise damage to the emergent vegetation. An excellent area for diversity of both plants and insects. It appears that the slow pace of the boats through the unusually narrow parts of this stretch has allowed much greater growth of both emergent and submerged species than is common along heavily-used canals. If the towpath grassland were managed slightly more for the benifit of the

Southern part of a long stretch of Prime Site canal between the north end of Crick Tunnel and Winwick Grange. Although heavily used by boats this has some of the best emergent and submerged vegetation of all the canals in the county. At the Crick Tunnel end the water is shaded by tall trees in a varied belt of woodland on either side of the cutting. These include ash, oak, blackthorn scrub and a tall hawthorn hedge that gets lower away from the tunnel. Both sides of the water have quite thick vegetation consisting of belts of Phragmites australis, Phalaris arundinacea, Acorus calamus, Glyceria maxima. This is the only stretch of the canal which has Phragmites australis in any quantity, and is of significance for this alone. After the band of emergent vegetation a thick band of mixed emergent and grassland species runs alongside the canal, containing species such as Impatiens capensis, Epilobium hirsutum, Scutellaria galericulata, Rumex hydrolapathum, Sparganium erectum, Bidens tripartita, Lotus uliginosus, Carex otrubae, C. riparia, C. pendula, Mentha aquatica. In the water are frequently submerged and floating species including Nuphar lutea, Glyceria fruitans, Sagittaria sagittifolia, Apium nodiflorum, Potamogeton natans. This is a much better diversity than in most other areas of the canal. The dry grassland next to the path itself contains several meadow species although these tend to disappear in areas where there is heavy mooring, boat access etc. Species include Trisetum flavescens, Vicia cracca, Lathyrus pratensis, Centaurea nigra. Perhaps because of the high plant diversity, there are many more insects along this stretch than in nearby areas. Odonata are particularly common and five species were seen on the day of survey. Butterflies and moths are also common in this area. 1994 a part of the east edge of hedgerow next to this stretch of canal has been cleared this year to allow dredging equipment to the canal. This will reduce, at least temporarily, some of the available cover next to the water. Hopefully the liaison with British Waterways over this will help minimise damage to the emergent vegetation. An excellent area for diversity of both plants and insects. It appears that the slow pace of the boats through the unusually narrow parts of this stretch has allowed much greater growth of both emergent and submerged species than is common along heavily-used canals. If the towpath grassland were managed slightly more for the benifit of the meadow species the insect and plant diversity could probably be improved still. 1994 This is the

Southern part of a long stretch of Prime Site canal between the north end of Crick Tunnel and Winwick Grange. Although heavily used by boats this has some of the best emergent and submerged vegetation of all the canals in the county. At the Crick Tunnel end the water is shaded by tall trees in a varied belt of woodland on either side of the cutting. These include ash, oak, blackthorn scrub and a tall hawthorn hedge that gets lower away from the tunnel. Both sides of the water have quite thick vegetation consisting of belts of Phragmites australis, Phalaris arundinacea, Acorus calamus, Glyceria maxima. This is the only stretch of the canal which has Phragmites australis in any quantity, and is of significance for this alone. After the band of emergent vegetation a thick band of mixed emergent and grassland species runs alongside the canal, containing species such as Impatiens capensis, Epilobium hirsutum, Scutellaria galericulata, Rumex hydrolapathum, Sparganium erectum, Bidens tripartita, Lotus uliginosus, Carex otrubae, C. riparia, C. pendula, Mentha aquatica. In the water are frequently submerged and floating species including Nuphar lutea, Glyceria fruitans, Sagittaria sagittifolia, Apium nodiflorum, Potamogeton natans. This is a much better diversity than in most other areas of the canal. The dry grassland next to the path itself contains several meadow species although these tend to disappear in areas where there is heavy mooring, boat access etc. Species include Trisetum flavescens, Vicia cracca, Lathyrus pratensis, Centaurea nigra. Perhaps because of the high plant diversity, there are many more insects along this stretch than in nearby areas. Odonata are particularly common and five species were seen on the day of survey. Butterflies and moths are also common in this area. 1994 a part of the east edge of hedgerow next to this stretch of canal has been cleared this year to allow dredging equipment to the canal. This will reduce, at least temporarily, some of the available cover next to the water. Hopefully the liaison with British Waterways over this will help minimise damage to the emergent vegetation. An excellent area for diversity of both plants and insects. It appears that the slow pace of the boats through the unusually narrow parts of this stretch has allowed much greater growth of both emergent and submerged species than is common along heavily-used canals. If the towpath grassland were managed slightly more for the benifit of the meadow species the insect and plant diversity could probably be improved still. 1994 This is the first of several stretches of canal which require cutting back of hedges for dredging access, and

Southern part of a long stretch of Prime Site canal between the north end of Crick Tunnel and Winwick Grange. Although heavily used by boats this has some of the best emergent and submerged vegetation of all the canals in the county. At the Crick Tunnel end the water is shaded by tall trees in a varied belt of woodland on either side of the cutting. These include ash, oak, blackthorn scrub and a tall hawthorn hedge that gets lower away from the tunnel. Both sides of the water have quite thick vegetation consisting of belts of Phragmites australis, Phalaris arundinacea, Acorus calamus, Glyceria maxima. This is the only stretch of the canal which has Phragmites australis in any quantity, and is of significance for this alone. After the band of emergent vegetation a thick band of mixed emergent and grassland species runs alongside the canal, containing species such as Impatiens capensis, Epilobium hirsutum, Scutellaria galericulata, Rumex hydrolapathum, Sparganium erectum, Bidens tripartita, Lotus uliginosus, Carex otrubae, C. riparia, C. pendula, Mentha aquatica. In the water are frequently submerged and floating species including Nuphar lutea, Glyceria fruitans, Sagittaria sagittifolia, Apium nodiflorum, Potamogeton natans. This is a much better diversity than in most other areas of the canal. The dry grassland next to the path itself contains several meadow species although these tend to disappear in areas where there is heavy mooring, boat access etc. Species include Trisetum flavescens, Vicia cracca, Lathyrus pratensis, Centaurea nigra. Perhaps because of the high plant diversity, there are many more insects along this stretch than in nearby areas. Odonata are particularly common and five species were seen on the day of survey. Butterflies and moths are also common in this area. 1994 a part of the east edge of hedgerow next to this stretch of canal has been cleared this year to allow dredging equipment to the canal. This will reduce, at least temporarily, some of the available cover next to the water. Hopefully the liaison with British Waterways over this will help minimise damage to the emergent vegetation. An excellent area for diversity of both plants and insects. It appears that the slow pace of the boats through the unusually narrow parts of this stretch has allowed much greater growth of both emergent and submerged species than is common along heavily-used canals. If the towpath grassland were managed slightly more for the benifit of the meadow species the insect and plant diversity could probably be improved still. 1994 This is the first of several stretches of canal which require cutting back of hedges for dredging access, and should be monitored following the work in case any improvements are possible.

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Species List for Grand Union Canal: Crick


Sweet-flagAcorus calamus 21/08/1991 21/08/1991flowering plant



Trifid Bur-marigoldBidens tripartita 21/08/1991 21/08/1991flowering plant

Upright BromeBromopsis erecta 21/08/1991 21/08/1991flowering plant


Pendulous SedgeCarex pendula 21/08/1991 21/08/1991flowering plant

Greater Pond-sedgeCarex riparia 21/08/1991 21/08/1991flowering plant



Spear ThistleCirsium vulgare 21/08/1991 21/08/1991flowering plant

HemlockConium maculatum 21/08/1991 21/08/1991flowering plant

Bearded CouchElymus caninus 21/08/1991 21/08/1991flowering plant


Red FescueFestuca rubra 21/08/1991 21/08/1991flowering plant

CleaversGalium aparine 21/08/1991 21/08/1991flowering plant

Floating Sweet-grassGlyceria fluitans 21/08/1991 21/08/1991flowering plant


HogweedHeracleum sphondylium 21/08/1991 21/08/1991flowering plant

Orange BalsamImpatiens capensis 21/08/1991 21/08/1991flowering plant


NipplewortLapsana communis 21/08/1991 21/08/1991flowering plant


Greater Bird's-foot-trefoilLotus pedunculatus 21/08/1991 21/08/1991flowering plant

GypsywortLycopus europaeus 21/08/1991 21/08/1991flowering plant

Yellow Water-lilyNuphar lutea 21/08/1991 21/08/1991flowering plant

Opium PoppyPapaver somniferum 21/08/1991 21/08/1991flowering plant

Reed Canary-grassPhalaris arundinacea 21/08/1991 21/08/1991flowering plant

Common ReedPhragmites australis 21/08/1991 21/08/1991flowering plant

Shining PondweedPotamogeton lucens 21/08/1991 21/08/1991flowering plant

Broad-leaved PondweedPotamogeton natans 21/08/1991 21/08/1991flowering plant

Perfoliate PondweedPotamogeton perfoliatus 21/08/1991 21/08/1991flowering plant


Water DockRumex hydrolapathum 21/08/1991 21/08/1991flowering plant

ArrowheadSagittaria sagittifolia 21/08/1991 21/08/1991flowering plant

Goat WillowSalix caprea 21/08/1991 21/08/1991flowering plant

Water FigwortScrophularia auriculata 21/08/1991 21/08/1991flowering plant

SkullcapScutellaria galericulata 21/08/1991 21/08/1991flowering plant

BittersweetSolanum dulcamara 21/08/1991 21/08/1991flowering plant


Marsh WoundwortStachys palustris 21/08/1991 21/08/1991flowering plant

Red CloverTrifolium pratense 21/08/1991 21/08/1991flowering plant

Yellow Oat-grassTrisetum flavescens 21/08/1991 21/08/1991flowering plant

BulrushTypha latifolia 21/08/1991 21/08/1991flowering plant

Tufted VetchVicia cracca 21/08/1991 21/08/1991flowering plant

Bush VetchVicia sepium 21/08/1991 21/08/1991flowering plant

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Azure DamselflyCoenagrion puella 06/06/1982 06/06/1982insect - dragonfly

Blue-tailed DamselflyIschnura elegans 06/06/1982 05/07/1983insect - dragonfly

White-legged DamselflyPlatycnemis pennipes 06/06/1982 05/07/1983insect - dragonfly

European Water VoleArvicola terrestris 14/06/1997 21/05/2009terrestrial mammal

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Grand Union Canal:Yelvertoft

Administrative areas: Northamptonshire(E County (74-))Northamptonshire(E County (74-))Northamptonshire(GB Vice-County)Northamptonshire(E County (74-))Northamptonshire(GB Vice-County)Yelvertoft(Civil Parish)


Site/Subsite hierarchy: Grand Union Canal:Yelvertoft


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Central part of the long stretch of Prime Site canal from the north end of Crick Tunnel to Winwick Central part of the long stretch of Prime Site canal from the north end of Crick Tunnel to Winwick Grange. Although lacking some of the species in the canal in the Crick area, this stretch also has a Central part of the long stretch of Prime Site canal from the north end of Crick Tunnel to Winwick Grange. Although lacking some of the species in the canal in the Crick area, this stretch also has a very good diversity. The hedgeline is variable in height and has good diversity, with abundant

Central part of the long stretch of Prime Site canal from the north end of Crick Tunnel to Winwick Grange. Although lacking some of the species in the canal in the Crick area, this stretch also has a very good diversity. The hedgeline is variable in height and has good diversity, with abundant mature tres; the canal edges have a dense border of emergent vegetation, providing good habitat. The towpath grassland is not on the whole the best feature of the site as it has been very heavily

Central part of the long stretch of Prime Site canal from the north end of Crick Tunnel to Winwick Grange. Although lacking some of the species in the canal in the Crick area, this stretch also has a very good diversity. The hedgeline is variable in height and has good diversity, with abundant mature tres; the canal edges have a dense border of emergent vegetation, providing good habitat. The towpath grassland is not on the whole the best feature of the site as it has been very heavily used and appears to suffer from crop spray drift in places. The better areas, however, contain

Central part of the long stretch of Prime Site canal from the north end of Crick Tunnel to Winwick Grange. Although lacking some of the species in the canal in the Crick area, this stretch also has a very good diversity. The hedgeline is variable in height and has good diversity, with abundant mature tres; the canal edges have a dense border of emergent vegetation, providing good habitat. The towpath grassland is not on the whole the best feature of the site as it has been very heavily used and appears to suffer from crop spray drift in places. The better areas, however, contain meadow species such as Lathyrus pratensis, Medicago lupulina, Tragopogon pratense, Festuca

Central part of the long stretch of Prime Site canal from the north end of Crick Tunnel to Winwick Grange. Although lacking some of the species in the canal in the Crick area, this stretch also has a very good diversity. The hedgeline is variable in height and has good diversity, with abundant mature tres; the canal edges have a dense border of emergent vegetation, providing good habitat. The towpath grassland is not on the whole the best feature of the site as it has been very heavily used and appears to suffer from crop spray drift in places. The better areas, however, contain meadow species such as Lathyrus pratensis, Medicago lupulina, Tragopogon pratense, Festuca rubra and Trisetum flavescens. Emergent vegetation forms a thick border along most of the edge

Central part of the long stretch of Prime Site canal from the north end of Crick Tunnel to Winwick Grange. Although lacking some of the species in the canal in the Crick area, this stretch also has a very good diversity. The hedgeline is variable in height and has good diversity, with abundant mature tres; the canal edges have a dense border of emergent vegetation, providing good habitat. The towpath grassland is not on the whole the best feature of the site as it has been very heavily used and appears to suffer from crop spray drift in places. The better areas, however, contain meadow species such as Lathyrus pratensis, Medicago lupulina, Tragopogon pratense, Festuca rubra and Trisetum flavescens. Emergent vegetation forms a thick border along most of the edge of the site and lacks the patches of reed common along the Crick canal. Species include instead, Filipendula ulmaria, Phalaris arundinacea, Glyceria maxima, Acorus calamus and dense

Central part of the long stretch of Prime Site canal from the north end of Crick Tunnel to Winwick Grange. Although lacking some of the species in the canal in the Crick area, this stretch also has a very good diversity. The hedgeline is variable in height and has good diversity, with abundant mature tres; the canal edges have a dense border of emergent vegetation, providing good habitat. The towpath grassland is not on the whole the best feature of the site as it has been very heavily used and appears to suffer from crop spray drift in places. The better areas, however, contain meadow species such as Lathyrus pratensis, Medicago lupulina, Tragopogon pratense, Festuca rubra and Trisetum flavescens. Emergent vegetation forms a thick border along most of the edge of the site and lacks the patches of reed common along the Crick canal. Species include instead, Filipendula ulmaria, Phalaris arundinacea, Glyceria maxima, Acorus calamus and dense Epilobium hirsutum in some areas. With the dominant belt of vegetation vegetation are the

Central part of the long stretch of Prime Site canal from the north end of Crick Tunnel to Winwick Grange. Although lacking some of the species in the canal in the Crick area, this stretch also has a very good diversity. The hedgeline is variable in height and has good diversity, with abundant mature tres; the canal edges have a dense border of emergent vegetation, providing good habitat. The towpath grassland is not on the whole the best feature of the site as it has been very heavily used and appears to suffer from crop spray drift in places. The better areas, however, contain meadow species such as Lathyrus pratensis, Medicago lupulina, Tragopogon pratense, Festuca rubra and Trisetum flavescens. Emergent vegetation forms a thick border along most of the edge of the site and lacks the patches of reed common along the Crick canal. Species include instead, Filipendula ulmaria, Phalaris arundinacea, Glyceria maxima, Acorus calamus and dense Epilobium hirsutum in some areas. With the dominant belt of vegetation vegetation are the majority of common canalside species such as Impatiens capensis, Hypericum tetrapterum,

Central part of the long stretch of Prime Site canal from the north end of Crick Tunnel to Winwick Grange. Although lacking some of the species in the canal in the Crick area, this stretch also has a very good diversity. The hedgeline is variable in height and has good diversity, with abundant mature tres; the canal edges have a dense border of emergent vegetation, providing good habitat. The towpath grassland is not on the whole the best feature of the site as it has been very heavily used and appears to suffer from crop spray drift in places. The better areas, however, contain meadow species such as Lathyrus pratensis, Medicago lupulina, Tragopogon pratense, Festuca rubra and Trisetum flavescens. Emergent vegetation forms a thick border along most of the edge of the site and lacks the patches of reed common along the Crick canal. Species include instead, Filipendula ulmaria, Phalaris arundinacea, Glyceria maxima, Acorus calamus and dense Epilobium hirsutum in some areas. With the dominant belt of vegetation vegetation are the majority of common canalside species such as Impatiens capensis, Hypericum tetrapterum, Rumex hydrolapathum, Carex pendula and one short belt of Phragmites australis. As with the

Central part of the long stretch of Prime Site canal from the north end of Crick Tunnel to Winwick Grange. Although lacking some of the species in the canal in the Crick area, this stretch also has a very good diversity. The hedgeline is variable in height and has good diversity, with abundant mature tres; the canal edges have a dense border of emergent vegetation, providing good habitat. The towpath grassland is not on the whole the best feature of the site as it has been very heavily used and appears to suffer from crop spray drift in places. The better areas, however, contain meadow species such as Lathyrus pratensis, Medicago lupulina, Tragopogon pratense, Festuca rubra and Trisetum flavescens. Emergent vegetation forms a thick border along most of the edge of the site and lacks the patches of reed common along the Crick canal. Species include instead, Filipendula ulmaria, Phalaris arundinacea, Glyceria maxima, Acorus calamus and dense Epilobium hirsutum in some areas. With the dominant belt of vegetation vegetation are the majority of common canalside species such as Impatiens capensis, Hypericum tetrapterum, Rumex hydrolapathum, Carex pendula and one short belt of Phragmites australis. As with the Crick section, this part of the canal seems very good for insects; damselflies were particularly evident on the day of survey. Part of the best stretch of canal in this part of the county, with value

Central part of the long stretch of Prime Site canal from the north end of Crick Tunnel to Winwick Grange. Although lacking some of the species in the canal in the Crick area, this stretch also has a very good diversity. The hedgeline is variable in height and has good diversity, with abundant mature tres; the canal edges have a dense border of emergent vegetation, providing good habitat. The towpath grassland is not on the whole the best feature of the site as it has been very heavily used and appears to suffer from crop spray drift in places. The better areas, however, contain meadow species such as Lathyrus pratensis, Medicago lupulina, Tragopogon pratense, Festuca rubra and Trisetum flavescens. Emergent vegetation forms a thick border along most of the edge of the site and lacks the patches of reed common along the Crick canal. Species include instead, Filipendula ulmaria, Phalaris arundinacea, Glyceria maxima, Acorus calamus and dense Epilobium hirsutum in some areas. With the dominant belt of vegetation vegetation are the majority of common canalside species such as Impatiens capensis, Hypericum tetrapterum, Rumex hydrolapathum, Carex pendula and one short belt of Phragmites australis. As with the Crick section, this part of the canal seems very good for insects; damselflies were particularly evident on the day of survey. Part of the best stretch of canal in this part of the county, with value for plant diversity and insect habitat.

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Great Spotted WoodpeckerDendrocopos major 16/04/2007 16/04/2007bird

YarrowAchillea millefolium 22/08/1991 22/08/1991flowering plant

Sweet-flagAcorus calamus 22/08/1991 22/08/1991flowering plant



False Oat-grassArrhenatherum elatius 22/08/1991 22/08/1991flowering plant

Hairy-bromeBromopsis ramosa 22/08/1991 22/08/1991flowering plant

Hairy SedgeCarex hirta 22/08/1991 22/08/1991flowering plant


Pendulous SedgeCarex pendula 22/08/1991 22/08/1991flowering plant





Field BindweedConvolvulus arvensis 22/08/1991 22/08/1991flowering plant

Cock's-footDactylis glomerata 22/08/1991 22/08/1991flowering plant



MeadowsweetFilipendula ulmaria 22/08/1991 22/08/1991flowering plant


Herb-RobertGeranium robertianum 22/08/1991 22/08/1991flowering plant

Ground-ivyGlechoma hederacea 22/08/1991 22/08/1991flowering plant



IvyHedera helix 22/08/1991 22/08/1991flowering plant


Yorkshire-fogHolcus lanatus 22/08/1991 22/08/1991flowering plant

Square-stalked St John's-wortHypericum tetrapterum 22/08/1991 22/08/1991flowering plant






Black MedickMedicago lupulina 22/08/1991 22/08/1991flowering plant

Water MintMentha aquatica 22/08/1991 22/08/1991flowering plant

Field Forget-me-notMyosotis arvensis 22/08/1991 22/08/1991flowering plant

Yellow Water-lilyNuphar lutea 22/08/1991 22/08/1991flowering plant


Common ReedPhragmites australis 22/08/1991 22/08/1991flowering plant


Fennel PondweedPotamogeton pectinatus 22/08/1991 22/08/1991flowering plant

Creeping CinquefoilPotentilla reptans 22/08/1991 22/08/1991flowering plant

DewberryRubus caesius 22/08/1991 22/08/1991flowering plant


Curled DockRumex crispus 22/08/1991 22/08/1991flowering plant


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ArrowheadSagittaria sagittifolia 22/08/1991 22/08/1991flowering plant

Eared WillowSalix aurita 22/08/1991 22/08/1991flowering plant






Hedge WoundwortStachys sylvatica 22/08/1991 22/08/1991flowering plant

Black BryonyTamus communis 22/08/1991 22/08/1991flowering plant

Taraxacum officinale agg.Taraxacum officinale agg. 22/08/1991 22/08/1991flowering plant


Goat's-beardTragopogon pratensis 22/08/1991 22/08/1991flowering plant



Colt's-footTussilago farfara 22/08/1991 22/08/1991flowering plant


BrooklimeVeronica beccabunga 22/08/1991 22/08/1991flowering plant

Germander SpeedwellVeronica chamaedrys 22/08/1991 22/08/1991flowering plant


Hairy TareVicia hirsuta 22/08/1991 22/08/1991flowering plant


European Water VoleArvicola amphibius 01/08/1996 01/08/1996terrestrial mammal

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Oxford Canal: Barby

Administrative areas: Northamptonshire(E County (74-))Northamptonshire(E County (74-))Barby(Civil Parish)Northamptonshire(E County (74-))Barby(Civil Parish)Kilsby(Civil Parish)


Site/Subsite hierarchy: Oxford Canal (North)Oxford Canal (North)

....Oxford Canal: Barby

Oxford Canal (North)

....Oxford Canal: Barby

....Oxford Canal: Onley Fields


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Although the canal here is much used by pleasure boat traffic the towpath is not walked very often and has a Although the canal here is much used by pleasure boat traffic the towpath is not walked very often and has a wide variety of species. The whole of this length has a thick hawthorn hedge alongside the path and dense, often tall herbage by the canal's edge. Grassland species are unusually diverse here particularly in the areas of

Although the canal here is much used by pleasure boat traffic the towpath is not walked very often and has a wide variety of species. The whole of this length has a thick hawthorn hedge alongside the path and dense, often tall herbage by the canal's edge. Grassland species are unusually diverse here particularly in the areas of the towpath which have slightly shorter vegetation. Species include Festuce rubra, F. pratensis, Arrhenatherum

Although the canal here is much used by pleasure boat traffic the towpath is not walked very often and has a wide variety of species. The whole of this length has a thick hawthorn hedge alongside the path and dense, often tall herbage by the canal's edge. Grassland species are unusually diverse here particularly in the areas of the towpath which have slightly shorter vegetation. Species include Festuce rubra, F. pratensis, Arrhenatherum elatius, Trisetum flavescens, Cynosurus cristatus, Plantago lanceolata, Vicia hirta, V. cracca, Centaurea nigra, Crepis vesicaria, Odonites verna, Briza media, Carex spicata, Hypochoeris radicata, Onosis repens. It seems

Although the canal here is much used by pleasure boat traffic the towpath is not walked very often and has a wide variety of species. The whole of this length has a thick hawthorn hedge alongside the path and dense, often tall herbage by the canal's edge. Grassland species are unusually diverse here particularly in the areas of the towpath which have slightly shorter vegetation. Species include Festuce rubra, F. pratensis, Arrhenatherum elatius, Trisetum flavescens, Cynosurus cristatus, Plantago lanceolata, Vicia hirta, V. cracca, Centaurea nigra, Crepis vesicaria, Odonites verna, Briza media, Carex spicata, Hypochoeris radicata, Onosis repens. It seems likely that the grassland here has been long-established but has suffered some disturbance lately. The taller vegetation contains more damp-loving species such as Filipendula ulmaria, Lycopus europaeus, Galium

Although the canal here is much used by pleasure boat traffic the towpath is not walked very often and has a wide variety of species. The whole of this length has a thick hawthorn hedge alongside the path and dense, often tall herbage by the canal's edge. Grassland species are unusually diverse here particularly in the areas of the towpath which have slightly shorter vegetation. Species include Festuce rubra, F. pratensis, Arrhenatherum elatius, Trisetum flavescens, Cynosurus cristatus, Plantago lanceolata, Vicia hirta, V. cracca, Centaurea nigra, Crepis vesicaria, Odonites verna, Briza media, Carex spicata, Hypochoeris radicata, Onosis repens. It seems likely that the grassland here has been long-established but has suffered some disturbance lately. The taller vegetation contains more damp-loving species such as Filipendula ulmaria, Lycopus europaeus, Galium palustre, Rumex hydrolapathum, Scrophularia auriculata. Despite the heavy boat use there was still a fair

Although the canal here is much used by pleasure boat traffic the towpath is not walked very often and has a wide variety of species. The whole of this length has a thick hawthorn hedge alongside the path and dense, often tall herbage by the canal's edge. Grassland species are unusually diverse here particularly in the areas of the towpath which have slightly shorter vegetation. Species include Festuce rubra, F. pratensis, Arrhenatherum elatius, Trisetum flavescens, Cynosurus cristatus, Plantago lanceolata, Vicia hirta, V. cracca, Centaurea nigra, Crepis vesicaria, Odonites verna, Briza media, Carex spicata, Hypochoeris radicata, Onosis repens. It seems likely that the grassland here has been long-established but has suffered some disturbance lately. The taller vegetation contains more damp-loving species such as Filipendula ulmaria, Lycopus europaeus, Galium palustre, Rumex hydrolapathum, Scrophularia auriculata. Despite the heavy boat use there was still a fair quantity of submerged vegetation, particularly Potamogeton lucens and P. pectinatus. One of the most interesting stretches of towpath grassland in this part of the county, with at least one county rarity. The taller

Although the canal here is much used by pleasure boat traffic the towpath is not walked very often and has a wide variety of species. The whole of this length has a thick hawthorn hedge alongside the path and dense, often tall herbage by the canal's edge. Grassland species are unusually diverse here particularly in the areas of the towpath which have slightly shorter vegetation. Species include Festuce rubra, F. pratensis, Arrhenatherum elatius, Trisetum flavescens, Cynosurus cristatus, Plantago lanceolata, Vicia hirta, V. cracca, Centaurea nigra, Crepis vesicaria, Odonites verna, Briza media, Carex spicata, Hypochoeris radicata, Onosis repens. It seems likely that the grassland here has been long-established but has suffered some disturbance lately. The taller vegetation contains more damp-loving species such as Filipendula ulmaria, Lycopus europaeus, Galium palustre, Rumex hydrolapathum, Scrophularia auriculata. Despite the heavy boat use there was still a fair quantity of submerged vegetation, particularly Potamogeton lucens and P. pectinatus. One of the most interesting stretches of towpath grassland in this part of the county, with at least one county rarity. The taller vegetation may pose a threat to this finer grassland although even these areas contain a good collection of

Although the canal here is much used by pleasure boat traffic the towpath is not walked very often and has a wide variety of species. The whole of this length has a thick hawthorn hedge alongside the path and dense, often tall herbage by the canal's edge. Grassland species are unusually diverse here particularly in the areas of the towpath which have slightly shorter vegetation. Species include Festuce rubra, F. pratensis, Arrhenatherum elatius, Trisetum flavescens, Cynosurus cristatus, Plantago lanceolata, Vicia hirta, V. cracca, Centaurea nigra, Crepis vesicaria, Odonites verna, Briza media, Carex spicata, Hypochoeris radicata, Onosis repens. It seems likely that the grassland here has been long-established but has suffered some disturbance lately. The taller vegetation contains more damp-loving species such as Filipendula ulmaria, Lycopus europaeus, Galium palustre, Rumex hydrolapathum, Scrophularia auriculata. Despite the heavy boat use there was still a fair quantity of submerged vegetation, particularly Potamogeton lucens and P. pectinatus. One of the most interesting stretches of towpath grassland in this part of the county, with at least one county rarity. The taller vegetation may pose a threat to this finer grassland although even these areas contain a good collection of marginal species. Mowing the edges and making sure the cuttings are removed shuold ensure that the full variety of species remains.



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Common BentAgrostis capillaris 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Wild AngelicaAngelica sylvestris 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Barren BromeAnisantha sterilis 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

ArctiumArctium 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

False Oat-grassArrhenatherum elatius 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Quaking-grassBriza media 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Hedge BindweedCalystegia sepium 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Lesser Pond-sedgeCarex acutiformis 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Hairy SedgeCarex hirta 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant


Greater Tussock-sedgeCarex paniculata 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Spiked SedgeCarex spicata 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant


Common Mouse-earCerastium fontanum 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Rosebay WillowherbChamerion angustifolium 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant


Marsh ThistleCirsium palustre 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant


Field BindweedConvolvulus arvensis 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Beaked Hawk's-beardCrepis vesicaria 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Crested Dog's-tailCynosurus cristatus 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Common CouchElytrigia repens 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant


Hoary WillowherbEpilobium parviflorum 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Giant FescueFestuca gigantea 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Meadow FescueFestuca pratensis 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant



AshFraxinus excelsior 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant



Lady's BedstrawGalium verum 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Ground-ivyGlechoma hederacea 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant


Yorkshire-fogHolcus lanatus 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Cat's-earHypochaeris radicata 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Yellow IrisIris pseudacorus 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Prickly LettuceLactuca serriola 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant


Common DuckweedLemna minor 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Perennial Rye-grassLolium perenne 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Common Bird's-foot-trefoilLotus corniculatus 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant


PineappleweedMatricaria discoidea 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Black MedickMedicago lupulina 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

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Ribbed MelilotMelilotus officinalis 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Red BartsiaOdontites vernus 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Common RestharrowOnonis repens 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant


TimothyPhleum pratense 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Ribwort PlantainPlantago lanceolata 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Greater PlantainPlantago major 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Smooth Meadow-GrassPoa pratensis 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant



SilverweedPotentilla anserina 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Creeping CinquefoilPotentilla reptans 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Water-cressRorippa nasturtium-aquaticum 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Field-roseRosa arvensis 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant



ElderSambucus nigra 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant



Hoary RagwortSenecio erucifolius 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant


Smooth Sow-thistleSonchus oleraceus 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant


Hedge WoundwortStachys sylvatica 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant


White CloverTrifolium repens 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant


Wych ElmUlmus glabra 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant



Hairy TareVicia hirsuta 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Vicia sativa subsp. sativaVicia sativa subsp. sativa 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Bush VetchVicia sepium 13/08/1991 13/08/1991flowering plant

Antrodia ramentaceaAntrodia ramentacea 13/08/1991 13/08/1991fungus



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Oxford Canal: Onley Fields

Administrative areas: Northamptonshire(E County (74-))Northamptonshire(E County (74-))Barby(Civil Parish)


Site/Subsite hierarchy: Oxford Canal (North)Oxford Canal (North)....Oxford Canal: BarbyOxford Canal (North)....Oxford Canal: Barby

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A heavily used length of canal with thick and mostly varied vegetation along the towpath. Some barren areas A heavily used length of canal with thick and mostly varied vegetation along the towpath. Some barren areas occur where boats frequently moor for the night; in between these, though, the botanical diversity is good. The density of the taller vegetation is such that the path is almost impassible in places. Species here include

A heavily used length of canal with thick and mostly varied vegetation along the towpath. Some barren areas occur where boats frequently moor for the night; in between these, though, the botanical diversity is good. The density of the taller vegetation is such that the path is almost impassible in places. Species here include Stachys palustris, Rumex hydralapathum, Carex riparia, Impatiens capensis, Scrophularia auriculata, Juncus

A heavily used length of canal with thick and mostly varied vegetation along the towpath. Some barren areas occur where boats frequently moor for the night; in between these, though, the botanical diversity is good. The density of the taller vegetation is such that the path is almost impassible in places. Species here include Stachys palustris, Rumex hydralapathum, Carex riparia, Impatiens capensis, Scrophularia auriculata, Juncus effusus, Phragmites australis and many plants more characteristic of disturbed ground. The shorter areas of grassland contain a typical towpath mixture of grassland and marginal species, eg. Lycopus europaeus, Carex

A heavily used length of canal with thick and mostly varied vegetation along the towpath. Some barren areas occur where boats frequently moor for the night; in between these, though, the botanical diversity is good. The density of the taller vegetation is such that the path is almost impassible in places. Species here include Stachys palustris, Rumex hydralapathum, Carex riparia, Impatiens capensis, Scrophularia auriculata, Juncus effusus, Phragmites australis and many plants more characteristic of disturbed ground. The shorter areas of grassland contain a typical towpath mixture of grassland and marginal species, eg. Lycopus europaeus, Carex otrubae, C. hirta, Scutellaria galericulata, Solanum dulcamara, Festuca rubra, Trisetum flavescens, Hypericum perforatum, Lotus uliginosus. On the opposite side of the canal to the towpath the banks have a more natural

A heavily used length of canal with thick and mostly varied vegetation along the towpath. Some barren areas occur where boats frequently moor for the night; in between these, though, the botanical diversity is good. The density of the taller vegetation is such that the path is almost impassible in places. Species here include Stachys palustris, Rumex hydralapathum, Carex riparia, Impatiens capensis, Scrophularia auriculata, Juncus effusus, Phragmites australis and many plants more characteristic of disturbed ground. The shorter areas of grassland contain a typical towpath mixture of grassland and marginal species, eg. Lycopus europaeus, Carex otrubae, C. hirta, Scutellaria galericulata, Solanum dulcamara, Festuca rubra, Trisetum flavescens, Hypericum perforatum, Lotus uliginosus. On the opposite side of the canal to the towpath the banks have a more natural edge but seem less diverse. They are more open than on the towpath side. The best areas here are where

A heavily used length of canal with thick and mostly varied vegetation along the towpath. Some barren areas occur where boats frequently moor for the night; in between these, though, the botanical diversity is good. The density of the taller vegetation is such that the path is almost impassible in places. Species here include Stachys palustris, Rumex hydralapathum, Carex riparia, Impatiens capensis, Scrophularia auriculata, Juncus effusus, Phragmites australis and many plants more characteristic of disturbed ground. The shorter areas of grassland contain a typical towpath mixture of grassland and marginal species, eg. Lycopus europaeus, Carex otrubae, C. hirta, Scutellaria galericulata, Solanum dulcamara, Festuca rubra, Trisetum flavescens, Hypericum perforatum, Lotus uliginosus. On the opposite side of the canal to the towpath the banks have a more natural edge but seem less diverse. They are more open than on the towpath side. The best areas here are where species such as Phalaris arundinacea, Carex riparia and Iris pseudoacorus form a fringe. Other parts tend to have rank vegetation with few wetland species. Submerged and emergent vegetation by the towpath side of the

A heavily used length of canal with thick and mostly varied vegetation along the towpath. Some barren areas occur where boats frequently moor for the night; in between these, though, the botanical diversity is good. The density of the taller vegetation is such that the path is almost impassible in places. Species here include Stachys palustris, Rumex hydralapathum, Carex riparia, Impatiens capensis, Scrophularia auriculata, Juncus effusus, Phragmites australis and many plants more characteristic of disturbed ground. The shorter areas of grassland contain a typical towpath mixture of grassland and marginal species, eg. Lycopus europaeus, Carex otrubae, C. hirta, Scutellaria galericulata, Solanum dulcamara, Festuca rubra, Trisetum flavescens, Hypericum perforatum, Lotus uliginosus. On the opposite side of the canal to the towpath the banks have a more natural edge but seem less diverse. They are more open than on the towpath side. The best areas here are where species such as Phalaris arundinacea, Carex riparia and Iris pseudoacorus form a fringe. Other parts tend to have rank vegetation with few wetland species. Submerged and emergent vegetation by the towpath side of the water is best where small bays occur (ie the path is starting to collapse!). Species here include Apium

A heavily used length of canal with thick and mostly varied vegetation along the towpath. Some barren areas occur where boats frequently moor for the night; in between these, though, the botanical diversity is good. The density of the taller vegetation is such that the path is almost impassible in places. Species here include Stachys palustris, Rumex hydralapathum, Carex riparia, Impatiens capensis, Scrophularia auriculata, Juncus effusus, Phragmites australis and many plants more characteristic of disturbed ground. The shorter areas of grassland contain a typical towpath mixture of grassland and marginal species, eg. Lycopus europaeus, Carex otrubae, C. hirta, Scutellaria galericulata, Solanum dulcamara, Festuca rubra, Trisetum flavescens, Hypericum perforatum, Lotus uliginosus. On the opposite side of the canal to the towpath the banks have a more natural edge but seem less diverse. They are more open than on the towpath side. The best areas here are where species such as Phalaris arundinacea, Carex riparia and Iris pseudoacorus form a fringe. Other parts tend to have rank vegetation with few wetland species. Submerged and emergent vegetation by the towpath side of the water is best where small bays occur (ie the path is starting to collapse!). Species here include Apium nodiflorum, Myosoton aquacticum, Juncus effusus, Nuphar lutea and Potamogeton lucens. Although the state of the towpath grassland here is somewhat patchy this stretch contains some good habitat and a variety of typical

A heavily used length of canal with thick and mostly varied vegetation along the towpath. Some barren areas occur where boats frequently moor for the night; in between these, though, the botanical diversity is good. The density of the taller vegetation is such that the path is almost impassible in places. Species here include Stachys palustris, Rumex hydralapathum, Carex riparia, Impatiens capensis, Scrophularia auriculata, Juncus effusus, Phragmites australis and many plants more characteristic of disturbed ground. The shorter areas of grassland contain a typical towpath mixture of grassland and marginal species, eg. Lycopus europaeus, Carex otrubae, C. hirta, Scutellaria galericulata, Solanum dulcamara, Festuca rubra, Trisetum flavescens, Hypericum perforatum, Lotus uliginosus. On the opposite side of the canal to the towpath the banks have a more natural edge but seem less diverse. They are more open than on the towpath side. The best areas here are where species such as Phalaris arundinacea, Carex riparia and Iris pseudoacorus form a fringe. Other parts tend to have rank vegetation with few wetland species. Submerged and emergent vegetation by the towpath side of the water is best where small bays occur (ie the path is starting to collapse!). Species here include Apium nodiflorum, Myosoton aquacticum, Juncus effusus, Nuphar lutea and Potamogeton lucens. Although the state of the towpath grassland here is somewhat patchy this stretch contains some good habitat and a variety of typical waterway species. The surrounding countryside is not on the whole hospitable to wildlife so the corridor of canal

A heavily used length of canal with thick and mostly varied vegetation along the towpath. Some barren areas occur where boats frequently moor for the night; in between these, though, the botanical diversity is good. The density of the taller vegetation is such that the path is almost impassible in places. Species here include Stachys palustris, Rumex hydralapathum, Carex riparia, Impatiens capensis, Scrophularia auriculata, Juncus effusus, Phragmites australis and many plants more characteristic of disturbed ground. The shorter areas of grassland contain a typical towpath mixture of grassland and marginal species, eg. Lycopus europaeus, Carex otrubae, C. hirta, Scutellaria galericulata, Solanum dulcamara, Festuca rubra, Trisetum flavescens, Hypericum perforatum, Lotus uliginosus. On the opposite side of the canal to the towpath the banks have a more natural edge but seem less diverse. They are more open than on the towpath side. The best areas here are where species such as Phalaris arundinacea, Carex riparia and Iris pseudoacorus form a fringe. Other parts tend to have rank vegetation with few wetland species. Submerged and emergent vegetation by the towpath side of the water is best where small bays occur (ie the path is starting to collapse!). Species here include Apium nodiflorum, Myosoton aquacticum, Juncus effusus, Nuphar lutea and Potamogeton lucens. Although the state of the towpath grassland here is somewhat patchy this stretch contains some good habitat and a variety of typical waterway species. The surrounding countryside is not on the whole hospitable to wildlife so the corridor of canal here is particularly important.

A heavily used length of canal with thick and mostly varied vegetation along the towpath. Some barren areas occur where boats frequently moor for the night; in between these, though, the botanical diversity is good. The density of the taller vegetation is such that the path is almost impassible in places. Species here include Stachys palustris, Rumex hydralapathum, Carex riparia, Impatiens capensis, Scrophularia auriculata, Juncus effusus, Phragmites australis and many plants more characteristic of disturbed ground. The shorter areas of grassland contain a typical towpath mixture of grassland and marginal species, eg. Lycopus europaeus, Carex otrubae, C. hirta, Scutellaria galericulata, Solanum dulcamara, Festuca rubra, Trisetum flavescens, Hypericum perforatum, Lotus uliginosus. On the opposite side of the canal to the towpath the banks have a more natural edge but seem less diverse. They are more open than on the towpath side. The best areas here are where species such as Phalaris arundinacea, Carex riparia and Iris pseudoacorus form a fringe. Other parts tend to have rank vegetation with few wetland species. Submerged and emergent vegetation by the towpath side of the water is best where small bays occur (ie the path is starting to collapse!). Species here include Apium nodiflorum, Myosoton aquacticum, Juncus effusus, Nuphar lutea and Potamogeton lucens. Although the state of the towpath grassland here is somewhat patchy this stretch contains some good habitat and a variety of typical waterway species. The surrounding countryside is not on the whole hospitable to wildlife so the corridor of canal here is particularly important.

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Wild AngelicaAngelica sylvestris 15/08/1991 15/08/1991flowering plant


ArctiumArctium 15/08/1991 15/08/1991flowering plant

MugwortArtemisia vulgaris 15/08/1991 15/08/1991flowering plant

Lords-and-LadiesArum maculatum 15/08/1991 15/08/1991flowering plant

Wild-oatAvena fatua 15/08/1991 15/08/1991flowering plant

Trifid Bur-marigoldBidens tripartita 15/08/1991 15/08/1991flowering plant

Upright BromeBromopsis erecta 15/08/1991 15/08/1991flowering plant

Hairy-bromeBromopsis ramosa 15/08/1991 15/08/1991flowering plant

Lesser Pond-sedgeCarex acutiformis 15/08/1991 15/08/1991flowering plant

Brown SedgeCarex disticha 15/08/1991 15/08/1991flowering plant


Greater Tussock-sedgeCarex paniculata 15/08/1991 15/08/1991flowering plant



Good-King-HenryChenopodium bonus-henricus 15/08/1991 15/08/1991flowering plant



HemlockConium maculatum 15/08/1991 15/08/1991flowering plant

Deschampsia cespitosaDeschampsia cespitosa 15/08/1991 15/08/1991flowering plant

Giant FescueFestuca gigantea 15/08/1991 15/08/1991flowering plant





Wall BarleyHordeum murinum 15/08/1991 15/08/1991flowering plant

Perforate St John's-wortHypericum perforatum 15/08/1991 15/08/1991flowering plant

Square-stalked St John's-wortHypericum tetrapterum 15/08/1991 15/08/1991flowering plant




Prickly LettuceLactuca serriola 15/08/1991 15/08/1991flowering plant

White Dead-nettleLamium album 15/08/1991 15/08/1991flowering plant

NipplewortLapsana communis 15/08/1991 15/08/1991flowering plant


Autumn HawkbitLeontodon autumnalis 15/08/1991 15/08/1991flowering plant

Greater Bird's-foot-trefoilLotus pedunculatus 15/08/1991 15/08/1991flowering plant

Common MallowMalva sylvestris 15/08/1991 15/08/1991flowering plant

Water Forget-me-notMyosotis scorpioides 15/08/1991 15/08/1991flowering plant

Water ChickweedMyosoton aquaticum 15/08/1991 15/08/1991flowering plant

TimothyPhleum pratense 15/08/1991 15/08/1991flowering plant

Rough Meadow-grassPoa trivialis 15/08/1991 15/08/1991flowering plant

Knotgrass agg.Polygonum aviculare agg. 15/08/1991 15/08/1991flowering plant


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Celery-leaved ButtercupRanunculus sceleratus 15/08/1991 15/08/1991flowering plant

Clustered DockRumex conglomeratus 15/08/1991 15/08/1991flowering plant



Hoary RagwortSenecio erucifolius 15/08/1991 15/08/1991flowering plant

Common RagwortSenecio jacobaea 15/08/1991 15/08/1991flowering plant

GroundselSenecio vulgaris 15/08/1991 15/08/1991flowering plant

Hedge MustardSisymbrium officinale 15/08/1991 15/08/1991flowering plant

Perennial Sow-thistleSonchus arvensis 15/08/1991 15/08/1991flowering plant




Hop TrefoilTrifolium campestre 15/08/1991 15/08/1991flowering plant

White CloverTrifolium repens 15/08/1991 15/08/1991flowering plant


English ElmUlmus procera 15/08/1991 15/08/1991flowering plant



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Shenley Farm Ponds

Administrative areas: Northamptonshire(E County (74-))Northamptonshire(E County (74-))Yelvertoft(Civil Parish)


Site/Subsite hierarchy: Shenley Farm Ponds


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Four small ponds, spring-fed, clay-based, and possibly ancient features. The ponds get wetter Four small ponds, spring-fed, clay-based, and possibly ancient features. The ponds get wetter towards the east; the westernmost is now a shallow, damp depression with damp-loving species Four small ponds, spring-fed, clay-based, and possibly ancient features. The ponds get wetter towards the east; the westernmost is now a shallow, damp depression with damp-loving species such as Cardamine pratensis and abundant Ranunculus repens. The other ponds have standing

Four small ponds, spring-fed, clay-based, and possibly ancient features. The ponds get wetter towards the east; the westernmost is now a shallow, damp depression with damp-loving species such as Cardamine pratensis and abundant Ranunculus repens. The other ponds have standing water, each with a different level of shading and quite different species. NB some of the surrounding pasture has faint ridge-and-furrow. The largest pond is slightly apart from the others,

Four small ponds, spring-fed, clay-based, and possibly ancient features. The ponds get wetter towards the east; the westernmost is now a shallow, damp depression with damp-loving species such as Cardamine pratensis and abundant Ranunculus repens. The other ponds have standing water, each with a different level of shading and quite different species. NB some of the surrounding pasture has faint ridge-and-furrow. The largest pond is slightly apart from the others, to the east. This is shaped curiously like a comma, with a small island in the centre of the broadest

Four small ponds, spring-fed, clay-based, and possibly ancient features. The ponds get wetter towards the east; the westernmost is now a shallow, damp depression with damp-loving species such as Cardamine pratensis and abundant Ranunculus repens. The other ponds have standing water, each with a different level of shading and quite different species. NB some of the surrounding pasture has faint ridge-and-furrow. The largest pond is slightly apart from the others, to the east. This is shaped curiously like a comma, with a small island in the centre of the broadest end. The island contains old crack willows, hawthorn and blackthorn. Surrounding vegetation is

Four small ponds, spring-fed, clay-based, and possibly ancient features. The ponds get wetter towards the east; the westernmost is now a shallow, damp depression with damp-loving species such as Cardamine pratensis and abundant Ranunculus repens. The other ponds have standing water, each with a different level of shading and quite different species. NB some of the surrounding pasture has faint ridge-and-furrow. The largest pond is slightly apart from the others, to the east. This is shaped curiously like a comma, with a small island in the centre of the broadest end. The island contains old crack willows, hawthorn and blackthorn. Surrounding vegetation is rather rank and dominated by nettles etc. The water however is mostly unshaded and has a very

Four small ponds, spring-fed, clay-based, and possibly ancient features. The ponds get wetter towards the east; the westernmost is now a shallow, damp depression with damp-loving species such as Cardamine pratensis and abundant Ranunculus repens. The other ponds have standing water, each with a different level of shading and quite different species. NB some of the surrounding pasture has faint ridge-and-furrow. The largest pond is slightly apart from the others, to the east. This is shaped curiously like a comma, with a small island in the centre of the broadest end. The island contains old crack willows, hawthorn and blackthorn. Surrounding vegetation is rather rank and dominated by nettles etc. The water however is mostly unshaded and has a very good collection of aquatic and submerged plants such as Alisma plantago-aquatica, Potamogeton natans, Lemna trisulca, Fontinalis antipyretica, Ranunculus aquatilis, Nasturtium officinale, N.

Four small ponds, spring-fed, clay-based, and possibly ancient features. The ponds get wetter towards the east; the westernmost is now a shallow, damp depression with damp-loving species such as Cardamine pratensis and abundant Ranunculus repens. The other ponds have standing water, each with a different level of shading and quite different species. NB some of the surrounding pasture has faint ridge-and-furrow. The largest pond is slightly apart from the others, to the east. This is shaped curiously like a comma, with a small island in the centre of the broadest end. The island contains old crack willows, hawthorn and blackthorn. Surrounding vegetation is rather rank and dominated by nettles etc. The water however is mostly unshaded and has a very good collection of aquatic and submerged plants such as Alisma plantago-aquatica, Potamogeton natans, Lemna trisulca, Fontinalis antipyretica, Ranunculus aquatilis, Nasturtium officinale, N. microphyllum. To the west of this larger pond are three smaller, linear pools the farthest of which

Four small ponds, spring-fed, clay-based, and possibly ancient features. The ponds get wetter towards the east; the westernmost is now a shallow, damp depression with damp-loving species such as Cardamine pratensis and abundant Ranunculus repens. The other ponds have standing water, each with a different level of shading and quite different species. NB some of the surrounding pasture has faint ridge-and-furrow. The largest pond is slightly apart from the others, to the east. This is shaped curiously like a comma, with a small island in the centre of the broadest end. The island contains old crack willows, hawthorn and blackthorn. Surrounding vegetation is rather rank and dominated by nettles etc. The water however is mostly unshaded and has a very good collection of aquatic and submerged plants such as Alisma plantago-aquatica, Potamogeton natans, Lemna trisulca, Fontinalis antipyretica, Ranunculus aquatilis, Nasturtium officinale, N. microphyllum. To the west of this larger pond are three smaller, linear pools the farthest of which is described above (dried up). Both the remaining pools are surrounded by old hawthorn hedges

Four small ponds, spring-fed, clay-based, and possibly ancient features. The ponds get wetter towards the east; the westernmost is now a shallow, damp depression with damp-loving species such as Cardamine pratensis and abundant Ranunculus repens. The other ponds have standing water, each with a different level of shading and quite different species. NB some of the surrounding pasture has faint ridge-and-furrow. The largest pond is slightly apart from the others, to the east. This is shaped curiously like a comma, with a small island in the centre of the broadest end. The island contains old crack willows, hawthorn and blackthorn. Surrounding vegetation is rather rank and dominated by nettles etc. The water however is mostly unshaded and has a very good collection of aquatic and submerged plants such as Alisma plantago-aquatica, Potamogeton natans, Lemna trisulca, Fontinalis antipyretica, Ranunculus aquatilis, Nasturtium officinale, N. microphyllum. To the west of this larger pond are three smaller, linear pools the farthest of which is described above (dried up). Both the remaining pools are surrounded by old hawthorn hedges which appear to be on banks alongside the ponds. These possible earthworks may indicate that the

Four small ponds, spring-fed, clay-based, and possibly ancient features. The ponds get wetter towards the east; the westernmost is now a shallow, damp depression with damp-loving species such as Cardamine pratensis and abundant Ranunculus repens. The other ponds have standing water, each with a different level of shading and quite different species. NB some of the surrounding pasture has faint ridge-and-furrow. The largest pond is slightly apart from the others, to the east. This is shaped curiously like a comma, with a small island in the centre of the broadest end. The island contains old crack willows, hawthorn and blackthorn. Surrounding vegetation is rather rank and dominated by nettles etc. The water however is mostly unshaded and has a very good collection of aquatic and submerged plants such as Alisma plantago-aquatica, Potamogeton natans, Lemna trisulca, Fontinalis antipyretica, Ranunculus aquatilis, Nasturtium officinale, N. microphyllum. To the west of this larger pond are three smaller, linear pools the farthest of which is described above (dried up). Both the remaining pools are surrounded by old hawthorn hedges which appear to be on banks alongside the ponds. These possible earthworks may indicate that the site is ancient in origin. The water contains abundant Oenanthe aquatica (a county rarity) in the shallower pool and abundant Galium palustre with mosses, lichens and some Ranunculus aquatilis

Four small ponds, spring-fed, clay-based, and possibly ancient features. The ponds get wetter towards the east; the westernmost is now a shallow, damp depression with damp-loving species such as Cardamine pratensis and abundant Ranunculus repens. The other ponds have standing water, each with a different level of shading and quite different species. NB some of the surrounding pasture has faint ridge-and-furrow. The largest pond is slightly apart from the others, to the east. This is shaped curiously like a comma, with a small island in the centre of the broadest end. The island contains old crack willows, hawthorn and blackthorn. Surrounding vegetation is rather rank and dominated by nettles etc. The water however is mostly unshaded and has a very good collection of aquatic and submerged plants such as Alisma plantago-aquatica, Potamogeton natans, Lemna trisulca, Fontinalis antipyretica, Ranunculus aquatilis, Nasturtium officinale, N. microphyllum. To the west of this larger pond are three smaller, linear pools the farthest of which is described above (dried up). Both the remaining pools are surrounded by old hawthorn hedges which appear to be on banks alongside the ponds. These possible earthworks may indicate that the site is ancient in origin. The water contains abundant Oenanthe aquatica (a county rarity) in the shallower pool and abundant Galium palustre with mosses, lichens and some Ranunculus aquatilis in the deeper parts. All the areas of water had breeding smooth newts; it is possible that great

Four small ponds, spring-fed, clay-based, and possibly ancient features. The ponds get wetter towards the east; the westernmost is now a shallow, damp depression with damp-loving species such as Cardamine pratensis and abundant Ranunculus repens. The other ponds have standing water, each with a different level of shading and quite different species. NB some of the surrounding pasture has faint ridge-and-furrow. The largest pond is slightly apart from the others, to the east. This is shaped curiously like a comma, with a small island in the centre of the broadest end. The island contains old crack willows, hawthorn and blackthorn. Surrounding vegetation is rather rank and dominated by nettles etc. The water however is mostly unshaded and has a very good collection of aquatic and submerged plants such as Alisma plantago-aquatica, Potamogeton natans, Lemna trisulca, Fontinalis antipyretica, Ranunculus aquatilis, Nasturtium officinale, N. microphyllum. To the west of this larger pond are three smaller, linear pools the farthest of which is described above (dried up). Both the remaining pools are surrounded by old hawthorn hedges which appear to be on banks alongside the ponds. These possible earthworks may indicate that the site is ancient in origin. The water contains abundant Oenanthe aquatica (a county rarity) in the shallower pool and abundant Galium palustre with mosses, lichens and some Ranunculus aquatilis in the deeper parts. All the areas of water had breeding smooth newts; it is possible that great crested newts also use the ponds. Frogs were also seen. A very interesting group of ponds

Four small ponds, spring-fed, clay-based, and possibly ancient features. The ponds get wetter towards the east; the westernmost is now a shallow, damp depression with damp-loving species such as Cardamine pratensis and abundant Ranunculus repens. The other ponds have standing water, each with a different level of shading and quite different species. NB some of the surrounding pasture has faint ridge-and-furrow. The largest pond is slightly apart from the others, to the east. This is shaped curiously like a comma, with a small island in the centre of the broadest end. The island contains old crack willows, hawthorn and blackthorn. Surrounding vegetation is rather rank and dominated by nettles etc. The water however is mostly unshaded and has a very good collection of aquatic and submerged plants such as Alisma plantago-aquatica, Potamogeton natans, Lemna trisulca, Fontinalis antipyretica, Ranunculus aquatilis, Nasturtium officinale, N. microphyllum. To the west of this larger pond are three smaller, linear pools the farthest of which is described above (dried up). Both the remaining pools are surrounded by old hawthorn hedges which appear to be on banks alongside the ponds. These possible earthworks may indicate that the site is ancient in origin. The water contains abundant Oenanthe aquatica (a county rarity) in the shallower pool and abundant Galium palustre with mosses, lichens and some Ranunculus aquatilis in the deeper parts. All the areas of water had breeding smooth newts; it is possible that great crested newts also use the ponds. Frogs were also seen. A very interesting group of ponds containing thriving amphibian populations and at least one county-rare species. Of high wildlife

Four small ponds, spring-fed, clay-based, and possibly ancient features. The ponds get wetter towards the east; the westernmost is now a shallow, damp depression with damp-loving species such as Cardamine pratensis and abundant Ranunculus repens. The other ponds have standing water, each with a different level of shading and quite different species. NB some of the surrounding pasture has faint ridge-and-furrow. The largest pond is slightly apart from the others, to the east. This is shaped curiously like a comma, with a small island in the centre of the broadest end. The island contains old crack willows, hawthorn and blackthorn. Surrounding vegetation is rather rank and dominated by nettles etc. The water however is mostly unshaded and has a very good collection of aquatic and submerged plants such as Alisma plantago-aquatica, Potamogeton natans, Lemna trisulca, Fontinalis antipyretica, Ranunculus aquatilis, Nasturtium officinale, N. microphyllum. To the west of this larger pond are three smaller, linear pools the farthest of which is described above (dried up). Both the remaining pools are surrounded by old hawthorn hedges which appear to be on banks alongside the ponds. These possible earthworks may indicate that the site is ancient in origin. The water contains abundant Oenanthe aquatica (a county rarity) in the shallower pool and abundant Galium palustre with mosses, lichens and some Ranunculus aquatilis in the deeper parts. All the areas of water had breeding smooth newts; it is possible that great crested newts also use the ponds. Frogs were also seen. A very interesting group of ponds containing thriving amphibian populations and at least one county-rare species. Of high wildlife value to this area of predominantly semi-improved pastures and arable fields.

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Water-plantainAlisma plantago-aquatica 16/05/1991 16/05/1991flowering plant

CuckooflowerCardamine pratensis 16/05/1991 16/05/1991flowering plant

HawthornCrataegus monogyna 16/05/1991 16/05/1991flowering plant




Ivy-leaved DuckweedLemna trisulca 16/05/1991 16/05/1991flowering plant

Water-CressNasturtium officinale agg. 16/05/1991 16/05/1991flowering plant

Fine-leaved Water-dropwortOenanthe aquatica 16/05/1991 16/05/1991flowering plant

Broad-leaved PondweedPotamogeton natans 16/05/1991 16/05/1991flowering plant

BlackthornPrunus spinosa 16/05/1991 16/05/1991flowering plant

Ranunculus aquatilisRanunculus aquatilis 16/05/1991 16/05/1991flowering plant

Creeping ButtercupRanunculus repens 16/05/1991 16/05/1991flowering plant

Great Yellow-cressRorippa amphibia 16/05/1991 16/05/1991flowering plant

Narrow-fruited Water-cressRorippa microphylla 16/05/1991 16/05/1991flowering plant

Curled DockRumex crispus 16/05/1991 16/05/1991flowering plant



Crack-willowSalix fragilis 16/05/1991 16/05/1991flowering plant


Greater Water-mossFontinalis antipyretica 16/05/1991 16/05/1991moss

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