Wildlife Protection Strategy

Shoprite Group

Proposed New Office Development Victoria Road Douglas

Strategy for the Protection of Wildlife, Habitats and Watercourses

Job Ref. 2.1642

Prepared by:<br>McGarrigle + Jackson<br>19 Mount Havelock<br>Douglas<br>IMI 2QG<br>Telephone (01624) 628141<br>Fax (01624) 629334<br>E-mail: [email protected]<br>Web: www.mcgarrigle-jackson.com

Development Operation	Risk	Risk Population	Control Measure
Alteration / Widening of Access Road including felling of single tree, removal of section of stone wall & reduction in height of existing wall to 900mm	Damage to adjacent trees Disturbance of nesting/roosting wildlife General disturbance of wildlife Noise and dust pollution Ground contamination	Vegetation, shrubs, trees and wildlife in the immediate vicinity. Watercourse at bottom of hill	Carry out wildlife survey before start on site. Provide arboricultural method statement and tree protection plan Inspect for nesting birds / inhabited nests and postpone tree removal until nests vacated. Provide fencing and construction exclusion zone to trees as BS 5837 : 2005 Give all workers a tool box talk on the ecology issues Execute the works with good working practices to reduce noise and dust. Maintain plant and vehicles Provide a bund to any tanks or stationary plant with fuel tanks Building contractor to monitor impact on environment at regular intervals.
General Construction of the Office Block Buildings Including earthworks, concreting, walling, flooring, roofing, internal fit-out. This involves the use of vehicles, small plant, preparation of materials, mixing of materials and the creation of waste.	Noise and dust pollution Ground contamination Contamination of watercourse Waste build-up on site Litter across site	Vegetation, shrubs, trees and wildlife in the area surrounding the construction site. Watercourse at bottom of hill	Establish a protection zone outside the immediate construction site area where no access is allowed for vehicle or personnel. Execute the works with good working practices to reduce noise and dust. Reuse topsoil quickly on site Provide a temporary bund around

			site area whilst works are ongoing Maintain plant and vehicles Provide a bund to any tanks or stationary plant with fuel tanks Remove waste promptly from site Building contractor to monitor impact on environment at regular intervals.
Planting and External Works Around Office Blocks including site drainage works, construction of service ducts, road & car park surfaces, paving, turfing, seeding, planting and tree planting, installation of lamp standards	General disturbance of wildlife Noise and dust pollution Ground contamination Contamination of watercourse Waste build-up on site Litter across site	Vegetation, shrubs, trees and wildlife in the area surrounding the construction site. Watercourse at bottom of hill	Establish a protection zone outside the immediate construction site area where no access is allowed for vehicle or personnel. Give all workers a tool box talk on the ecology issues Execute the works with good working practices to reduce noise and dust. Reuse topsoil quickly on site Follow manufacturers guidance on use of herbicides and fertilisers Provide a temporary bund around site area whilst works are ongoing Maintain plant and vehicles Provide a bund to any tanks or stationary plant with fuel tanks Remove waste promptly from site Building contractor to monitor impact on environment at regular intervals.

| Tree and Shrub Planting Near Existing Trees / Hedgerows | Damage to adjacent trees Damage to habitats on Manx banks and hedgerows Disturbance of nesting/roosting wildlife General disturbance of wildlife | Vegetation, shrubs, trees and wildlife in the immediate vicinity. Watercourse at bottom of hill | Carry out wildlife survey before start work in area. Provide arboricultural method statement and tree protection plan Give all workers a tool box talk on the ecology issues Carry out the works between October and February Execute the works with good working practices to reduce noise and disturbance Follow manufacturers guidance on use of herbicides and fertilisers Contractor to monitor impact on environment at regular intervals. | |--------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Planning Statement Proposed New Office Development, Victoria Road, Douglas for Shoprite Group Job Ref: 2.1642 Appendix B: Strategy for the Protection of Wildlife, Habitats and Watercourses