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Site H1c Rockingham Sports Club Field 1

Summary Sheet Date 16/09/15

Grid Reference SE3235 0023

Site Area 4.41ha

Surveyor Fiona Denham, Wildscapes

1 ASSESSMENT Biodiversity interest (record presence by a cross as appropriate)

Habitat Present Notes & Photo Refs

Woodland x Photo H1c.03

Scrub

Scattered trees x

Species poor or defunct hedgerows

Species rich hedgerows

Amenity or improved grassland

x Amenity grassland Photo H1c.01

Semi-improved grassland

x Photo H1c.02

Unimproved grassland

.

Marshy grassland

Tall ruderals

Dwarf shrub heath

Lichen/bryophyte heath

Reedbed

Swamp

Standing water (ponds)

Flowing watercourses

Arable / cultivated farmland

Other: Buildings & hard standing

x Buildings in use

Influences on external features

On watercourse No

On wildlife corridor No

Would lead to habitat isolation No

Proximity/linkage to SSSI/LNR Potter Holes Plantation LNR is 850m west

Other There is an area of ancient woodland 800m south-west

Site Name Rockingham Sports Club Field

Site Ref Number H1c

Species Present (seen)

Quality of habitat

Low Mod High

Plants x x

Invertebrates x x

Amphibians x

Reptiles x

Birds x x

Mammals x

Other


2 RECOMMENDATION

Mitigation measures / design considerations Score

a) Development of the site would have minimal detrimental local ecological impact.

b) Development of the site would result in some adverse local ecological impact but there is scope for mitigation.

The majority of the site comprises amenity grassland, which is considered to have low ecological value. Although it includes a few non-native species, the woodland is fairly well structured with a diverse mix of broadleaved tree species. It is recommended that the woodland along the western and southern boundaries and part of the eastern boundary is retained and incorporated into any future development.

3

c) Development of the site would result in detrimental ecological impacts.

3 PHOTOGRAPHIC DETAILS Photograph locations are recorded on the site map.

Photo Ref Caption

H1c.01 Recreation ground

H1c.02 Rough grassland

H1c.03 Young trees around site edges

4 FURTHER INFORMATION

Brief Site Description

The site is an active recreation ground, the majority of which is mown amenity grassland. The site is bound by either rows of trees or thin strips of woodland with areas of unmown semi-improved neutral grassland. An active building is situated within the northwest corner of the site, with an associated car park. A track/road along the eastern edge of the site leads to a further building.

Additional comments / information

Figure 1 shows the Phase 1 Habitat map for the site. Figure 2 shows the areas with significant ecological value. The data search revealed three great crested newt records from the surrounding area. Two appear to be a significant distance from the site. However, one is from the Tankersley Common area and should be investigated further prior to any future development. A bat survey is recommended if either of the two buildings are to be demolished.


Site Ref: H1c

Site Area: 4.41ha

OS Grid Ref: SE3235 0023

Date Surveyed: 16/09/15

Surveyor: Fiona Denham

Site Description

The site lies to the west of Hoyland Common, close to junction 36 of the M1 motorway. Hoyland Common Primary School lies directly adjacent to the east of the site with an agricultural field directly to the west. The site is directly adjacent to roads to both the north and south.

The site is an active recreation ground and is dominated by amenity grassland. This grassland is closely mown and the sward is kept short for recreational purposes. Grasses dominate with perennial rye grass Lolium perenne and annual meadow grass Poa annua most common. Scattered herbs include greater plantain Plantago major, dandelion Taraxacum officinale, daisy Bellis perennis and common ragwort Senecio jacobaea.

An area of unmown rough grassland lies within the southern portion of the site, with a smaller area adjacent to the west. Within the western grassland is abundant Yorkshire fog Holcus lanatus and cock’s-foot Dactylis glomerata. Other grass species include red fescue Festuca rubra, perennial rye grass, common bent Agrostis capillaris and annual meadow grass. Herbs are abundant with dandelion Taraxacum officinale, ribwort plantain Plantago lanceolata, autumn hawkbit Scorzoneroides autumnalis, common vetch Vicia sativa, creeping buttercup Ranunculus repens, common cat’s-ear Hypocharis radicata and nettle Urtica dioica. The larger area of unmown rough grassland lies within the southern portion of the site and is slightly more species rich. It comprises the same species as above with additional species including abundant common century Centaurium erythraea, selfheal Prunella vulgaris and moss Brachythecium rutabulum. Other additional species are occasional including common bird’s-foot trefoil Lotus corniculatus, common mouse-ear Cerastium fontanum, bramble Rubus fruticosus, common sorrel Rumex acetosa, meadow buttercup Ranunculus acris, bush vetch Vicia sepium and created dog’s-tail Cynosurus cristatus. A small part of this area retains water creating marshy grassland. Species are indicative of this and include tufted hair grass Deschampsia cespitosa, glaucous sedge Carex flacca and compact rush Juncus conglomeratus. There is a building at the southern end of the field, which is a brick built lean-to and comprises three walls with an open front.

Three small pockets of woodland occur in two corners along the western edge and the south eastern corner. These are linked via strips of woodland or rows of trees. A small wooded area in the corner of the field along the western edge comprises a mix of moderately young trees and shrubs. Species within the canopy include grey willow Salix cinerea, plum Prunus sp. and horse chestnut Aesculus hippocastanum. Hawthorn Crataegus monogyna, elder Sambucus nigra and guelder rose Vibernum opulus are abundant within the shrub layer. The canopy is dense and so the field layer is sparse with nettle dominant and bramble thickets creating a dense understory. A small area of dense scrub along the western boundary is dominated by blackthorn Prunus spinosa with hawthorn, elder, goat willow Salix caprea and bramble occasional. The field layer comprises nettle, false oat grass Arrhenatherum elatius and creeping thistle Cirsium arvense.

A further area of woodland in the far southern corner of the site joins a strip along the southern boundary and about half the length of the eastern boundary. A dense canopy comprises a mix of species including ash Fraxinus excelsior, plum, Norway maple Acer platanoides, cherry Prunus avium and goat willow and oak Quercus sp. Shrub layer species include hawthorn, field maple Acer campestre, hazel Corylus avellana, rose Rosa sp. and cotoneaster Cotoneaster sp. Bramble is locally dominant within the understory. Although fairly young, with some non-native species, the woodland has good structure and a diverse mix of species.

A line of planted young trees bounds the remaining length along the east edge of the site. The tree species are mostly non-native including Swedish whitebeam Sorbus intermedia, Norway maple, cherry and some oak, rowan Sorbus aucuparia and field maple.

A building is located at the northern end of the site, adjacent to Sheffield Road, with an associated car park to the east. A smaller second building is located along the eastern edge of the site with a track leading to it from Sheffield Road. Both buildings have potential to support roosting bats and a bat survey is recommended if they are to be demolished or significantly altered.


H1c.01 Recreation ground

H1c.02 Rough grassland


H1c.03 Young trees around site edges


Species List for H1c

DAFOR Scale

D=dominant, A=abundant, F=frequent, O=occasional, R=rare, L=locally, P=present

Amenity Grassland Herbs

Daisy Bellis perennis O

Greater Plantain Plantago major O

Creeping Buttercup Ranunculus repens O

Common Ragwort Senecio jacobaea O

Dandelion Taraxacum agg. O Grasses, Rushes and Sedges

Perennial Rye-grass Lolium perenne D

Annual Meadow-grass Poa annua A

Semi-improved Neutral Grassland Trees and Shrubs

Bramble Rubus fruticosus agg. LF Herbs

Cow Parsley Anthriscus sylvestris O

Daisy Bellis perennis O

Common Knapweed Centaurea nigra O

Common Centaury Centaurium erythraea A

Common Mouse-ear Cerastium fontanum O

Creeping Thistle Circium arvense O

Cat's-ear Hypochaeris radicata F

Autumn hawkbit Leontodon autumnalis O

Common Bird's-foot Trefoil Lotus corniculatus O

Ribwort Plantain Plantago lanceolata O

Greater Plantain Plantago major O

Selfheal Prunella vulgaris A

Creeping Buttercup Ranunculus repens O

Common Sorrel Rumex acetosa R

Curled Dock Rumex crispus R

Broad-leaved Dock Rumex obtusifolius O

Common Ragwort Senecio jacobaea R

Dandelion Taraxacum agg. O

White Clover Trifolium repens O

Common Nettle Urtica dioica O

Common Vetch Vicia sativa R

Bush Vetch Vicia sepium R Grasses, Rushes and Sedges

Common Bent Agrostis capillaris F

False Oat-grass Arrhenatherum elatius O

Crested Dog's-tail Cynosaurus cristatus O

Cock's-foot Dactylis glomerata O

Tufted Hair-grass Deschampsia cespitosa LF

Red Fescue Festuca rubra F

Glaucous sweet-grass Glyceria declinata R


Yorkshire Fog Holcus lanatus A

Compact Rush Juncus conglomeratus LF

Perennial Rye-grass Lolium perenne O

Annual Meadow-grass Poa annua O Mosses

Rough-stalked Feather Moss Brachythecium rutabulum A

Row of Young Trees Trees and Shrubs

Norway Maple Acer platanoides O

Horse-chestnut Aesculus hippocastanum O

Alder sp. Alnus sp. LD

Ash Fraxinus excelsior O

Grey Willow Salix cinerea R

Whitebeam Sorbus aria agg. R

Rowan Sorbus aucuparia R

Lime Tilia sp. O

Eastern Area of Woodland Trees and Shrubs

Horse-chestnut Aesculus hippocastanum O

Hawthorn Crataegus monogyna O

Plum sp. Prunus sp. O

Bramble Rubus fruticosus agg. LD

Grey Willow Salix cinerea O

Elder Sambucus nigra O

Guelder-rose Viburnum opulus O Herbs

Common Nettle Urtica dioica LA

Southern Area of Woodland

Trees and Shrubs

Field Maple Acer campestre O

Norway Maple Acer platanoides O

Cotoneaster Cotoneaster sp. O

Hawthorn Crataegus monogyna O

Ash Fraxinus excelsior O

Wild Cherry Prunus avium O

Plum sp. Prunus sp. O

Rose Rosa sp. O

Grey Willow Salix cinerea O


Data Search – Local Records Centre Notable species recorded within 1km of the site in the last 10 years (2005 – 2015) A search for badger records has been carried out separately.

Group Scientific Name Common Name Year Location

Amphibian Bufo bufo Common Toad 2013 Birdwell

Amphibian Bufo bufo Common Toad 2014 Birdwell

Amphibian Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt 2013 Birdwell

Amphibian Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt 2014 Birdwell

Amphibian Rana temporaria Common Frog 2013 Birdwell



Amphibian Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt 2013 Tankersley Common

Amphibian Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt 2013 Birdwell

Amphibian Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt 2014 Birdwell

Bird Alauda arvensis Sky Lark 2007 Tankersley

Bird Alauda arvensis Sky Lark 2009 'BARNSLEY MBC'

Bird Alauda arvensis Sky Lark 2009 Tankersley

Bird Alauda arvensis Sky Lark 2013 Birdwell

Bird Alauda arvensis Sky Lark 2014 Birdwell

Bird Carduelis cannabina Common Linnet 2009 'BARNSLEY MBC'

Bird Carduelis flammea Common Redpoll 2012 Skiers Spring Wood LWS

Bird Chroicocephalus ridibundus Black-headed Gull 2007 Tankersley

Bird Emberiza citrinella Yellowhammer 2007 Tankersley

Bird Emberiza citrinella Yellowhammer 2009 Tankersley

Bird Emberiza citrinella Yellowhammer 2009 'BARNSLEY MBC'

Bird Emberiza schoeniclus Reed Bunting 2013 Birdwell

Bird Emberiza schoeniclus Reed Bunting 2014 Birdwell

Bird Falco tinnunculus Common Kestrel 2007 Tankersley

Bird Falco tinnunculus Common Kestrel 2009 Tankersley

Bird Falco tinnunculus Common Kestrel 2014 M1 nr Birdwell

Bird Falco tinnunculus Common Kestrel 2014 Adjacent to junction 36 of M1 motorway

Bird Passer domesticus House Sparrow 2008 'BARNSLEY MBC'


Bird Passer domesticus House Sparrow 2009 'BARNSLEY MBC'

Bird Passer montanus Eurasian Tree Sparrow 2009 Tankersley

Bird Poecile montanus Willow Tit 2007 Tankersley

Bird Prunella modularis Dunnock 2007 Tankersley

Bird Prunella modularis Dunnock 2009 Tankersley

Bird Prunella modularis Dunnock 2009 'BARNSLEY MBC'

Bird Pyrrhula pyrrhula Common Bullfinch 2007 Tankersley

Bird Pyrrhula pyrrhula Common Bullfinch 2009 'BARNSLEY MBC'

Bird Pyrrhula pyrrhula Common Bullfinch 2009 Tankersley

Bird Pyrrhula pyrrhula Common Bullfinch 2009 'BARNSLEY MBC'

Bird Sturnus vulgaris Common Starling 2009 'BARNSLEY MBC'

Bird Sturnus vulgaris Common Starling 2013 Birdwell

Bird Turdus iliacus Redwing 2007 Tankersley

Bird Turdus iliacus Redwing 2009 'BARNSLEY MBC'

Bird Turdus philomelos Song Thrush 2007 Tankersley

Bird Turdus philomelos Song Thrush 2009 'BARNSLEY MBC'

Bird Turdus philomelos Song Thrush 2009 Tankersley

Bird Turdus pilaris Fieldfare 2009 'BARNSLEY MBC'

Bird Vanellus vanellus Northern Lapwing 2007 Tankersley

Bird Vanellus vanellus Northern Lapwing 2009 Tankersley

Bird Vanellus vanellus Northern Lapwing 2009 'BARNSLEY MBC'

Invertebrate Coenonympha pamphilus Small Heath 2007 Potter Holes Plantation

Invertebrate Coenonympha pamphilus Small Heath 2008 Potter Holes Plantation

Invertebrate Erynnis tages Dingy Skipper 2007 Potter Holes Plantation

Invertebrate Tyria jacobaeae Cinnabar 2014 Rockingham Colliery Site

Terrestrial mammal Plecotus auritus Brown Long-eared Bat 2009 Tankersley

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