Landscape and Ecology Management Plan (LEMP) Brent Riverside Park Reaches 1 & 3. Phase 1B (North) Brent Cross, Cricklewood

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1 Landscape and Ecology Management Plan (LEMP) Brent Riverside Park Reaches & Phase B (North) Brent Cross, Cricklewood Phase BN RMA Submission Document ref: SP-06 Revision B Revision Description By Date - Issued for Phase BN RMA Submission JR A Amended in accordance with Nabarro s comments JP B Issued for RMA IM Macgregor Smith Ltd Christopher House, High Street, Bath BA 5AQ Tel: hello@macgregorsmith.co.uk SP-06B - BRP Reach & LEMP

2 Brent Cross Cricklewood, Brent Riverside Park Reach & LEMP Contents.0 General Information.. Purpose of this document.. The Landscape Proposals.. Updated Ecological, Tree and Invasive Weed Surveys.. Management Arrangements.5. Scope of Work.6. General Requirements of the Maintenance Contractor.0 Long Term Landscape Design Management Objectives and Maintenance Operations. Existing Tree and Boundary Planting. Tree Planting. Aquatic, Marginal and Riverside Planting. Amenity Grass.5 Wild Flower Meadow Areas.6 Climbers.7 Hard Landscape Areas.8 Play Areas.0 Ecological Management Objectives and Operations. Ecological Overview. Creation of Wildlife Refugia.0 Monitoring 5.0 Timetable of Works Appendices A B C D E F G H I J K L Supply Nurseries for Replacement Stock Replacement Bark Mulch Specification Management and Maintenance Schedules Maintenance Record Sheet Site Maintenance Visit Report Sheet Planting Strategy and Planting Plans Biodiversity Strategy Elemental Hard Landscape Works Specification Phase Habitat Survey Arboricultural Report The Wildlife and Countryside Act 98 (Variation of Schedule 9) (England and Wales) Order 00 and Other Relevant Legislation Condition Compliance Schedule SP-06- BRP Reach & LEMP

3 Brent Cross Cricklewood, Brent Riverside Park Reach & LEMP.0 General Information. Purpose of this document This document sets down the long term management and maintenance objectives for the landscape associated with the Riverside Park Reaches and, which is proposed as part of the Phase B (North) RMA. This document further specifically addresses the requirements of Planning Condition 7.9 of the 0 Permission F/0687/, which states; No development shall commence in any Phase or Sub-Phase of the Development unless and until a Landscape and Ecology Management Plan (LEMP) for that Phase or Sub Phase including long term design objectives, proposed management responsibilities and draft maintenance schedules for all landscape areas (except privately owned domestic garden), shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the LPA. The LEMP shall be carried out and implemented as approved and subsequent variations shall be agreed in writing by the LPA. Further to the above, the LEMP shall include the following elements: a) Detail extent, type and provenance of new planting (native species only) b) Details of maintenance regimes c) Details of monitoring for all landscape and ecological elements d) Details of treatment of site boundaries and /or buffers around water bodies This document is part of a suite of documents which set down the principles of the proposed landscape works to Reaches and, including General Arrangement Plans, Planting Plans and the Phase BN Design Development Report which, with particular relevance to this document, outlines the aspirations of the planting and biodiversity strategies.. The Site Proposals A new riverside park is to be created as part of the Phase B (North) RMA proposals the Brent Riverside Park. The park will follow the diversion of a section of the existing River Brent to facilitate the construction of the new Town Centre at Brent Cross which is a key component of the Phase B (North) RMA. Proposals for the Central Reach of the new Riverside Park were submitted and approved under the 0 permission for Phase A (North), including the LEMP for this Central Reach, while proposals for the Eastern and Western Reaches Reaches and fall within the remit of the Phase B (North) RMA. As extensions of the Central Reach, Reaches and, will provide a continuation of the combined cycle, pedestrian and EA maintenance route which forms a key feature of the new park, as well as providing further seating opportunities, and informal play facilities within Reach SP-06- BRP Reach & LEMP

4 Brent Cross Cricklewood, Brent Riverside Park Reach & LEMP The site boundaries to Reaches are formed primarily by road infrastructure, while those Reach are formed by road infrastructure to the south and existing tree planting and scrubby vegetation adjacent to the boundary of the rear gardens of properties to Brent Park Road to the north. Existing trees and shrubs will be retained as far as possible along the property boundaries of Brent Park Road, and will be supplemented with new boundary planting where the construction of the new river corridor has resulted in the loss of existing trees and vegetation. The Brent Riverside Park is to be created either side of the diverted River Brent, and the proposals for enhanced habitats and ecological opportunities immediately adjacent to the river are amongst the key objectives of the new park. Details of planting proposals for Reach and as a whole, and the site boundaries are attached to this report Appendix F.. Updated Ecological, Tree and Invasive Weed Surveys In preparing this document, reference has been made to the following updated surveys:.. Update Preliminary Ecological Appraisal, November 06 (Waterman) Waterman prepared an Update Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (PEA) for the Phase B (North) RMA application in November 06. This provides an update to the ecological assessments undertaken for the S7 ES and the Phase A (North) RMA and confirms whether the baseline ecological information remains valid for the purpose of decision making, and identifies any changes to the ecological value of habitats and / or potential for protected and notable species. Waterman s Update PEA concludes that the Phase BN Site is considered to have changed little in terms of its ecological value since the assessments for the s.7 ES and Phase A (North) RMA. According to the assessment, the habitats on the Phase BN site and the fauna it supports are considered to be of between negligible and local ecological value... Invasive Weeds A survey of Schedule 9 Listed Invasive Weed Species Report was originally commissioned by the Brent Cross Cricklewood Development Partners in March 0, in respect of the Phase A (North) RMA. The Survey was subsequently updated through further site visits: Survey carried out between 0 and 08 April 0, Survey carried out 6 June 0 particularly to identify any Himalyan Balsam and Giant Hogweed, and Survey carried out in Spring 06 to update the survey information if and as necessary in respect of Phase B (North). The surveys identified the presence of Japanese Knotweed to the banks of the existing river course in the vicinity of Reach. The knotweed is to be removed as part of the Early Works and phased construction of the new river channel under Phase AN and BN. Methodologies for the removal of the Japanese knotweed are provided in the Method Statement submitted to address Condition SP-06- BRP Reach & LEMP

5 Brent Cross Cricklewood, Brent Riverside Park Reach & LEMP.. Tree Surveys Hayden s Arboricultural Consultants Limited were commissioned by Macgregor Smith to prepare an updated Tree Survey and Constraints Plan for the existing trees in Phase B (North). The site survey was carried out on the th and 0 th September of 06. The survey identified no changes to the condition of the trees impacted by the construction of the river channel within Reach and.. Management Arrangements The implementation, management and maintenance of the landscape works to Reach and will be the responsibility of the Brent Cross Cricklewood Development Partners Hammersons UK and Standard Life Investments Ltd. The hardworks and softworks elements of the landscape proposals will be subject to a month maintenance and defects liability period, which will be the responsibility of the Development Partners..5 Scope of Work The landscape on this site will encompass the following categories of maintenance work: Existing Trees and Vegetation Amenity Grassland Tree Planting Aquatic, Marginal and Riverside Planting Wildflower Meadow Areas Climbers Hard Landscape Areas Play Areas.6 General Requirements of the Maintenance Contractor The Maintenance Contractor is expected to apply best practice landscape management and maintenance, to develop a uniformly full cover of vegetation throughout the park, to present a crisp, leafy environment. Grass areas should be uniformly deep green; areas of ornamental grasses and shrub planting should have complete leaf-to-leaf cover. Planting SP-06- BRP Reach & LEMP

6 Brent Cross Cricklewood, Brent Riverside Park Reach & LEMP has been designed for a maximum potential for colour, biodiversity and year-round interest; and structural forms of herbaceous planting and ornamental grasses should be left to overwinter where appropriate. Both individual trees and tree groups should be maintained to be healthy specimens with good long-term shape and canopy structure. The maintenance contractor is also expected to comply with all Environmental and Ecological requirements..6. The Maintenance Contractor s Specific Responsibilities: The Maintenance Contractor shall: Maintain the whole of the grassed and planted areas in a manner which ensures the establishment of healthy and vigorous plants and a close textured, weed-free sward and which creates a tidy appearance. Keep all shrub beds and tree planting areas weeded and cleared of litter. Establish a regular pattern of maintenance operations throughout the season and according to best practice. Ensure all areas are regularly fertilised with appropriate fertilisers. Wildflower areas are not to be fertilised. Water following handover to provide optimum conditions for early establishment of all subjects. Following the establishment phase, water during prolonged dry periods, particularly in spring, with water focussed onto trees and shrubs, particularly semi mature specimens. Allow for extra maintenance in any periods of unusually prolific grass and weed growth. Ensure that the height of amenity grass areas shall not exceed 5mm except in prolonged periods of dry weather, when the mown height should be raised to 50mm. Correct any defects which become apparent during the earliest suitable weather conditions. Check all tree ties, stakes and other accessories, and remove when appropriate. Ensure all hard surfaces and footways are swept and kept weed free.6. The Maintenance Contractor shall employ skilled supervisors and operatives who deliver a high quality level of workmanship. Where necessary, employ specialists, such as arboriculturalists, where specialist workmanship and knowledge is required..6. Special attention should be given to the maintenance of all newly planted schemes during their most sensitive phase, which is for several years following planting. Particular focus should be placed on watering, tree pruning etc. during this period..6. Where there is an issue which may affect the initial design or a change in the overall design intent, the Maintenance Contractor should seek instruction before any work begins SP-06- BRP Reach & LEMP

7 Brent Cross Cricklewood, Brent Riverside Park Reach & LEMP on site. The Maintenance Contractor shall refer to the Design / Maintenance Intent drawing for reference or contract the Landscape Architect for approval..6.5 Special attention shall be given in respect of water requirement, particularly in relation to newly planted stock. It is the Maintenance Contractor s responsibility to always be aware of any statutory restrictions on water, and advise the client where restrictions are likely to occur..6.6 Contract Management The maintenance contractor shall confirm a named contract supervisor to manage this contract and take instructions on his behalf. The supervisor will not be changed without advanced notice. All work on this contract will be undertaken by suitably skilled and trained staff, provided with appropriate well-maintained and safe equipment..6.7 Inspections and Monitoring The site will be subject to inspection by the DP s representative. The maintenance contractor shall allow for attendance by the supervisor at regular intervals to monitor the work and to report on progress in accordance with the management and maintenance schedules in Appendix C. The supervisor shall monitor the site for damage, defects, vandalism or thefts. The DP s representative should be notified directly of any problems relating to the condition of the landscape outside the remit of the contract..6.8 Record Sheets The operations undertaken during all maintenance visits should be recorded. A monthly record sheet is included in the Appendices. The dates of each visit, and application of all fertiliser, pesticides and herbicides will be confirmed along with the details of the other general operations undertaken that month. The monthly record sheets will be forwarded to the contractor s agent at the end of each month..6.9 Health & Safety The maintenance contractor will be responsible for ensuring the work is carried out in a safe manner avoiding risks to the health and safety of his employees, users of the site and the general public. A site specific risk assessment for this project should be submitted prior to commencement of the work..6.0 Protection of the Public The works shall be undertaken without risk or inconvenience to the public, site occupants or neighbours. Access to the site and the work shall be undertaken with due regard to the needs of those using the site and surroundings. Work shall be timed to avoid causing unnecessary nuisance or disturbance to site occupants or adjoining residents..6. Protection of Property / Utilities SP-06- BRP Reach & LEMP

8 Brent Cross Cricklewood, Brent Riverside Park Reach & LEMP All existing features including, fencing, paving, drains, services, surrounding landscape and other property is to be protected from damage during the course of the works. The contractor shall allow for any protective measures required to facilitate the maintenance operations within the price for the work. Any damage caused to such the property, highways, services or other property will be made good by the contractor at his own expense..6. Workmanship and Cleanliness The Landscape Maintenance is to be carried out to a high standard. Planted areas must be kept neat and clean in appearance at all times, weed and litter free, with all planting in a healthy state. The landscape maintenance contractor shall ensure that the works themselves do not cause inconvenience or danger to users of the site. At the end of each day of each visit, the contractor shall remove from site all rubbish, trimmings and superfluous materials, leaving the works in a clean and tidy condition. All hard areas are to be left in a clean condition, free from any soil, mud, leaves, cuttings and plant clippings..6. Disposal of Waste Material The maintenance contractor shall allow for the removal and safe disposal of all waste materials arising from the landscape maintenance works. Litter collection is to be undertaken on a twice weekly basis from all landscape areas and public realm areas. The contractor shall allow for the disposal of all litter off site and will be responsible for all waste disposal costs and approvals. Fly tipping and improperly disposed trade waste shall be reported to the DP s representative and removed on instruction. The use of mechanical shredders or chipping machinery on site is not permitted..5. Irrigation/ Watering Arrangements The intention is for the soft landscape to become well established under an initial maintenance contract. Following the successful completion of the maintenance and defects liability period it is not anticipated that the contractor will need to regularly water landscape areas after this. No irrigation system is present, and no watering points have been provided. The maintenance contractor is to monitor the site during extended periods of hot dry weather, and report to the maintenance supervisor, if there are likely to be plant failures as a result. Water tanks may need to be brought to site to water those plants likely to fail if the dry period continues..5.5 Use of Pesticides and Herbicides The maintenance contractor must use a certified operator, take appropriate safety precautions and comply with the Control of Pesticides Regulations 986, the conditions of approval for the chemical, and any relevant Code of Practice issued by DEFRA. The SP-06- BRP Reach & LEMP

9 Brent Cross Cricklewood, Brent Riverside Park Reach & LEMP maintenance contractor must keep full and accurate records of all herbicides used, the area in question, the amounts and the date of completion. Unintentional spray overlap must be avoided. Spraying must stop whilst turning. The maintenance contractor must mark the point where spraying has stopped for refilling or for breaks. Herbicide must never drift, fall or run-off onto open water or onto adjacent sites, gardens or ground not intended for treatment. The maintenance contractor must dispose of unused and unwanted containers, and chemicals, including unused dilute tank mixtures, in a safe way in accordance with the methods approved by the Control of Pesticides Regulations and relevant Codes of Practice. Disposal will be off site..5.6 Excess Wet Weather If excess wet weather has caused areas of water of to stand, the ground should be spiked in order to facilitate drainage of water..5.7 Programming of Maintenance Operations The Maintenance Contractor will allow for carrying out all maintenance works in such a manner as to avoid unreasonable disturbance to the public users of the riverside park. New planting should be monitored, in order to ensure that there is no loss / deterioration of habitats, during maintenance operations. Any necessary removal of vegetation should be undertaken outside of the main bird breeding season (which is March to September inclusive) or where this is not possible, checks should be undertaken by a suitably trained ecologist prior to clearance works within the bird nesting season and 5m buffer zones of no disturbance implemented where active nests are found. The nests should be checked weekly until the suitably experienced ecologist has confirmed that the nests are no longer in use, before works can continue. Pruning should be undertaken during autumn / late winter / early spring in order to avoid disturbance during the bird breeding season, which is March to September inclusive. A proportion of the pruning of fruiting trees / shrubs should be undertaken during late February in order to ensure that this foraging resource is available to birds throughout the wintering period. Checks for nesting birds must be made before all hedge cutting work and a buffer zone of no disturbance of approximately 5m should be left around any active nests found during the bird activity season which is March to September. All vegetation management work should avoid disturbance to nesting birds, which is an offence under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 98 (as amended) SP-06- BRP Reach & LEMP

10 Brent Cross Cricklewood, Brent Riverside Park Reach & LEMP.5.8 Injurious, Non-native Invasive or Harmful Weed and Pest Species The following selected species are either Injurious Weeds, as defined by the Weeds Act 959, Non-native Invasive plant or animal species as identified by the Wildlife and Countryside Act 98 Schedule 9 (updated in 00,) or species considered harmful to the environment, not currently covered by legislation, which are considered to be of particular threat or likely occurrence on this site. Injurious Weeds as prescribed by the Weeds Act 959 (must be controlled) Spear Thistle (Cirsium vulgare) Creeping or Field Thistle (Cirsium arvense) Curled Dock (Rumex crispus) Broad leaved Dock (Rumex obtusifolius) Ragwort (Senecio jacobaea) Selected Species covered by the Wildlife & Countryside Act 98 (updated 00) (illegal to spread in the wild) Japanese knotweed* (Reynoutria japonica) Giant Hogweed*(Heracleum mantegazzianum Himalayan Balsam* Impatiens glandulifera Australian Swamp* Stonecrop Crassula helmsii Parrot s Feather* Myriophyllum Floating Pennywort* Hydrocotyle ranunculoides Creeping Water Primrose* Chinese Mitten Crab** Other Harmful Species Mares-tails Invasive plant difficult to control Brown Tail Moths Caterpillars occur in large numbers and can cause skin irritation *These plant species are identified by the Environment Agency s document Managing Invasive non-native plants as being of particular concern in waterside areas. Revised 00. ** As noted by LBB of particular concern to this stretch of the River Brent. A survey of Invasive Weed Species listed in Schedule 9 was carried out by Elcot Environmental - Survey of Schedule 9 Listed Invasive Weed Species April 0, for the Phase AN & Phase BN area. A further survey was undertaken on 6 June 0 and in spring 06. A method statement will be provided for the removal of such species on site under pre-commencement condition 7.8 Invasive species listed under Schedule 9 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act (98, as amended) and / or the London Invasive Species Index (LISI) were recorded to be present on the Site in the invasive species report (Elcot Environmental 0); species include false acacia - Robinia pseudoacacia, Japanese knotweed - Fallopia japonica and Giant Hogweed - Heracleum Mantegazzianum SP-06- BRP Reach & LEMP

11 Brent Cross Cricklewood, Brent Riverside Park Reach & LEMP To control the spread of the weeds in the existing locations the area should be cleared in line with the method statements to be submitted under Condition 7.8 and in accordance with the Environmental Protection Act 990; Japanese Knotweed is classed as controlled waste and as such must be disposed of safely at a licensed landfill site according to the Environmental Protection Act (Duty of Care) Regulations 99. To monitor the presence of invasive plants, once the River Park is operational, monthly checks through May to September should be made to record the extent of any invasive species and to remove seedlings / young plants of invasive species such as false acacia and to check for the presence of Japanese knotweed, which requires specific management and removal processes..5.0 It is the responsibility of the Maintenance Contractor to note the presence, or sitings of any further occurrence of Schedule 9 and other legislated species, including the Chinese Mitten Crab, and bring it to the attention of the Landscape Consultant and agree a methodology for the removal of these weeds as appropriate..5. It is the Maintenance Contractor s responsibility to familiarise themselves with updates to legislation covering potential injurious, or non-native invasive plant and animal species, as this can be subject to change at any time..5. Control of Wildlife Pest Species The maintenance contractor is to maintain any protective fencing or guards provided with the landscape work and monitor the occurrence of pest species on the site. The maintenance contractor is to employ an approved pest control specialist to control wildlife pest species where these are found to be present on site. The maintenance contractor is to notify the client s representative in advance of any control operation..5. Reinstatement Works Where reinstatement works are required either due to maintenance contractors damage or when instructed under the contract, these shall be undertaken in accordance with good horticultural practice. The maintenance contractor will be expected to undertake and maintain any reinstatement works so that new works establish well and tie in with existing planting as quickly as possible. The maintenance contractor will be responsible for all defects on reinstatement works until the end of the maintenance contract. Any reinstatement or replanting works on site should respect the original intent of the design and planting proposals. Attention is drawn to the planting plans contained in the appendices which highlight the plants which have been specified for the site. Attention is drawn to the planting plans contained in the appendices which highlight the plants which have been specified for the site SP-06- BRP Reach & LEMP

12 Brent Cross Cricklewood, Brent Riverside Park Reach & LEMP.0 Landscape Management Objectives and Maintenance Operations. Existing Trees and Vegetation.. Long Term Design Objectives Areas of existing native tree planting to be retained should be managed to ensure good form and growth. Stratified structure of understorey should be encouraged to improve appearance of the planting, screening potential and wildlife opportunities nesting and foraging opportunities for birds and foraging and commuting opportunities for bats. Existing trees retained to be managed to ensure healthy growth and good form. All work to existing trees to take place outside the bird nesting season (March to October inclusive), and ideally before spring growth and flowering, while also allowing any berries to be retained for as long as possible. Late winter is therefore ideal although note that hedges should not be cut during periods of hard frost. Checks for nesting birds must be made before any remedial works or removal works are undertaken and a buffer zone of 5m should be left around any active nests found during the bird activity season which is March to October. Note: Disturbance to nesting birds is an offence under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 98 (as amended) SP-06- BRP Reach & LEMP

13 Brent Cross Cricklewood, Brent Riverside Park Reach & LEMP. Amenity Grassland.. Long Term Design Objectives Grass areas are to be maintained to establish a healthy vigorous sward free of moss, thatch, weeds, casts, discoloration, scorch, litter or leaves. Areas are to be maintained in a tidy condition within specified height ranges. Where different mowing regimes are intended to provide varying character to the landscape these shall be closely followed to ensure the design effects as planned. Maintenance operations should aim to deliver high quality grasslands with optimum use of inorganic fertilizers and minimal use of pesticides and herbicides. Maintenance Operations.. Amenity Grassland Mowing Mowing is to be undertaken between March and October, to a regular programme but avoiding periods of water logging or drought. All areas are to be cut within the specified height ranges throughout the growing season. All litter or other debris is to be removed prior to mowing. Areas are to be cut to a neat even finish, without rutting or compaction. All grass is to be neatly trimmed around edges, manholes and other obstacles. Avoid damage to trees; no strimming to be undertaken within 50mm of the base of any trees... Mowing Programme Grass Moving during normal weather conditions Area Max Height Min No. of Cuts Removal of Mowings Mowing strips 5mm 0 Mowings Boxed Off Amenity Grass Areas 50mm 5 Mowings Boxed Off During prolonged dry periods mowing should occur throughout the growing season to a maximum height of 50mm... Grass Edging A mowing strip of 00mm is to be maintained adjacent to all paths and hard landscape areas to a height of 5mm. Edges to mowing strips are to be trimmed with edging shears at time of each mowing visits. Path edgings, hard surface edges are to be cut with half moon once per month. Remove arisings SP-06- BRP Reach & LEMP

14 Brent Cross Cricklewood, Brent Riverside Park Reach & LEMP Allow for reforming edges once per winter to all edges including paths, borders, and mowing edges; using a suitable edging tool, to clean straight lines or smooth flowing curves. Form a clean edge and remove soil. Grassland immediately adjacent to boundary hedgerows will have longer edge zones left where possible to create varied height and structure;..5 Bulbs Where flowering bulbs species occur delay cutting to bulb growth until 6 weeks after flowering...6 Fertilizers Allow for applications of fertilisers to all amenity grass in spring and autumn: Spring : -0-9 NPK + % Fe + % mg 5-70g /m² Autumn: -- NPK 5-70g/m² Apply in accordance with manufacturer s instructions...7 Herbicides Monitor sward for growth of broadleaved weed species. Allow for selective and spot herbicide applications as necessary to remove weed species from amenity grasslands...8 Aeration Allow for spiking over grass areas to aerate soil and improve drainage in late spring or autumn. Ensure spikes or hollow tines reach to a depth of 75mm. Fork over any areas of compacted soil or where ponding occurs to a minimum of 00mm...9 Scarifying Allow for scarifying amenity grassland areas once in spring and autumn...0 Leaf Removal Allow for removal of leaves on regular basis from grass areas during October/ November... Reinstatement Make good worn or damaged areas by reseeding or turfing (depending on original specification). Allow for cultivations, levelling, topdressing and pre-seed turfing fertilizer. Ensure new seed/ turf will match the existing in quality and appearance. Allow for protection to ensure germination/ establishment SP-06- BRP Reach & LEMP

15 Brent Cross Cricklewood, Brent Riverside Park Reach & LEMP. Tree Planting.. Long Term Design Objectives Maintenance operations geared towards the full establishment of healthy trees with good long-term shape and canopy structure and ensure a diverse age structure of trees across the site. Groups of trees need to be encouraged to develop with consistent shape. Trees also need to be managed to ensure long-term health and safe condition and avoidance of conflict with buildings and other site features. Trees also need to be managed to: Ensure a safe condition Avoid conflict with buildings and other site features Ensure that their design intent is met Promote satisfactory establishment and development; To manage the new trees in a traditional manner using good horticultural practices to promote longevity for the benefit of foraging bats, birds and invertebrates. Regular examination of these trees should be made with proposals for thinning as necessary, to ensure the health and vigour of the trees whilst still maintaining the overall character of the scheme. All trees, particularly retained mature trees, should be subject to a safety survey every 8 months and after high winds to prevent hazards to publicly accessible areas. Maintenance Operations.. Weed Control Maintain area of the root ball in a weed free condition. Monitor the growth of shrub material and grass around the base of trees to ensure trees are not suffering from undue competition. Remove selected plants as may be necessary. For all trees in open grass areas maintain a.0m clear zone around the base of trunk for first years after planting and 0.5m beyond tree trunk area for older trees... Stakes, Ties, Grilles and Guards All accessories to be checked at the time of each maintenance visit SP-06- BRP Reach & LEMP

16 Brent Cross Cricklewood, Brent Riverside Park Reach & LEMP Adjust stakes and ties to allow for increases in stem growth check during May June and September October in each year. Ties must be adjusted to allow for stem thickening in the autumn. Ensure accessories do not rub against trees. Replace broken or damaged accessories as and when any damage or breakages are found and remove redundant stakes and ties as appropriate. All stakes and ties ought to be removed from healthy trees by the end of the third winter after planting. Trees still requiring support after this time should have stakes reduced in height to / of stem height. Regularly check condition of tree grille fixings and levels of soil/ mulch under grills. Allow for top up of soil to within 50mm of underside of grill and 50mm of pea shingle mulch (to be undertaken at beginning of maintenance contract and checked/ topped up again at the end)... Underground Guys Check condition of underground support systems. Retighten cables as and when required. Remove materials where it is clear they have become redundant...5 Fertilizer Apply Spring top dressing of Enmag or similar approved to root zone of all trees allowing 70g/m² to full area of canopy spread. Unless in wildflower areas, where the use of fertilisers should be avoided. In accordance with manufacturer s recommendations...6 Watering Allow for watering during dry/ drought periods up to year 5. Apply sufficient water to bring whole root ball to moist condition. Do not over-water. Allow for top watering as necessary during the month establishment period (following Practical completion), and during drought periods up to five years following planting. It is the Maintenance Contractor s responsibility to always be aware of any statutory restrictions on water, and to advise the client where restrictions are likely to occur. The principal watering of trees should be through top watering, with the surface of the soil around each tree slightly dished to hold irrigation water. If necessary, the bark mulch should be partially pulled away from the ground over the rooting zone to produce a dishing effect. During the initial two year establishment phase, watering should occur, particularly during dry spells at a minimum of three times a week. Apply sufficient water to bring whole root ball to moist condition. The frequency of watering should be subject to review following inspections of the trees and the moisture content of the rootballs SP-06- BRP Reach & LEMP

17 Brent Cross Cricklewood, Brent Riverside Park Reach & LEMP Prior to applying water, a core sample should be taken from the top 500mm of soil to the rootball, from a random one in five trees, to ascertain the moisture content of the soil. If the soil is found to be dry, then water should be applied. Core sampling should take place on a minimum of a weekly basis during dry spells. All watering should occur in a slow, controlled manner, allowing the water to percolate the soil surface. Should water run off the soil surface, the speed / volume of the application should be adjusted. It should be noted that manual watering can result in the loss of 50% of the water through evaporation before it percolates the ground. Between litres of water should be applied per tree, as often as daily if required, to all semi mature tree stock. The quantity of water required is dependent on tree species, size, location and weather conditions, and should be judged in accordance with the core samples taken...7 Formative Pruning During the winter months inspect the shape of all trees and allow for formative pruning to appropriate species to ensure continued development of even shape and single central leader. Check for damaged branches after storms or strong winds and remove any damaged growth. Cut back to clean sound wood with angled cuts. Epicormic buds to be rubbed off and basal growth to be pruned off. To be carried out outside the bird nesting season (October to February), although the late winter / early spring sap flow period should be avoided. Tree avenues/grids: Formative pruning of avenue trees during the establishment phase of tree development should be carried out to encourage trees to develop with continued consistent trunk height and shape of stem and branch structure. On no account shall the shape of a tree be altered through pruning from the shape it was when planted, unless otherwise instructed...8 Selective thinning Where established trees are growing closely together to the point that they are prejudicing the formation of good specimens and/ or long term health, they should be thinned to allow proper development of the best specimens, and to allow them to grow to maturity, either by: Crown pruning Lifting of lower branches Complete removal Careful selection should be made with the aesthetics of the removals/ retentions considered, for example, with a group of three trees reduced to two, etc. Where new trees have been planted in tight groups, thinning should occur to allow selection and retention of the best specimen, with removal of the others. However, the contractor must ensure any clearance works do not involve any of the individual or Group Tree Preservation Orders (TPO s) SP-06- BRP Reach & LEMP

18 Brent Cross Cricklewood, Brent Riverside Park Reach & LEMP..9 Replacements Monitor establishment of trees. Where stock fails to establish seek instruction for replacement planting. Any replacements for grouped trees must replace with matched stock from an appropriate supplier...9 Log/ Brash Piles Any dead wood (unless diseased) should be used to create small log piles to provide habitat for invertebrates within the existing tree line, in areas inaccessible to / out of view of the public... Ecological Timing of Works Vegetation management will be carried out outside of the main bird breeding season, March to September inclusive. Where essential works occur within that timeframe, a suitably qualified Ecologist will carry out a check of vegetation to ensure no nesting birds are present or would be disturbed by works. 5m Buffer zones of no disturbance can be used to demark nests to be protected and areas where cutting can take place, where active nests are found. The nest should be checked weekly until the suitably experienced ecologist has confirmed that the nest is no longer in use, before works can continue within the former buffer zone area. Note: All vegetation management work must avoid disturbance to nesting birds, which is an offence under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 98 (as amended) SP-06- BRP Reach & LEMP

19 Brent Cross Cricklewood, Brent Riverside Park Reach & LEMP. Aquatic, Marginal and Riverside Planting.. Long Term Design Objectives Planting within the river channel, including areas of marginal and terrestrial planting on the riverbanks and adjacent paths have been selected to create a diverse range of species to reflect the historic indigenous plants that would have been found on the River Brent. The species mix have been selected from a mixture of herbs, sedges and rushes, grasses and other marginal planting to accommodate a range of water levels and marginal habitats. Once the aquatic, marginal and terrestrial plants are established it s expected that some of the species may be lost with those best suited to the actual conditions thriving. Should any species become too dominant these should be thinned or removed in accordance with this specification. To provide a range of foraging and nesting opportunities for birds, terrestrial and aquatic invertebrates and hence provide a foraging resource for local bat species as well as providing a commuting habitat for bats. The marginal planting will also provide shelter for fish species inhabiting the River Brent. Aquatic and marginal planting aims to create shelter to species such as three-spined stickleback Gasterosteus aculeatus which in turn will provide food for kingfisher Alcedo atthis (rare breeding bird listed on Schedule of the Wildlife and Countryside Act). Marginal planting aims to provide suitable habitat for species such as the banded demoiselle Calopteryx splendens and reed bunting Emberiza schoeniclus (a London Biodiversity Action Plan priority species and a Species of Principal Importance under section of the NERC Act). Maintenance Operations.. Control of planted material Plant communities will be constantly changing throughout the year. Monitor the condition of planted areas and the growth of individual species. Plants will be thinned every years to prevent dominant species outcompeting less vigorous species. Ensure banks and other features are properly protected during such work and are not left damaged. All planting is to be maintained in a tidy condition with litter picking and removal of dead plant material on a weekly basis. Scrub clearance should be undertaken in winter to ensure the channel does not become too overgrown, creating pool areas for kingfishers and Daubenton s bats to forage... Protection of Coir Rolls The plants within the coir rolls should be already established when the coir rolls are installed, that is the plants will be of approximately to 5 months of age, to maximise the likelihood of successful establishment. In addition, to increase the chance of successful establishment, ground vegetation between the coir rolls and the public footpaths should SP-06- BRP Reach & LEMP

20 Brent Cross Cricklewood, Brent Riverside Park Reach & LEMP created or be retained to deter public access to the coir rolls. If coir roll plants are damaged by public or dog access, any damaged areas should be replanted and the coir roll area should be fenced off until such a time that the vegetation is too thick to allow access to the coir roll... Control of algal growth Should any weed problems appear, the contractor shall promptly inform the supervising officer and propose a method statement for dealing with the matter. Pending establishment of any planting incorporated within the scheme the method statement shall include physical removal of weed and employment of additional means such as contained barley straw. These measures shall, at all times, be in accordance with current Environment Agency regulations and ensure a high standard of presentation. Run-off should be controlled into the river to prevent high nutrient levels and therefore the proliferation of algae and the drop in oxygen levels. Such control measures could include the provision of dog litter bins and signage for the Site...5 Chemical Control These measures shall at all times be strictly in accordance with current Environment Agency published regulations and be carried out by properly trained operatives, with due regard to the health of aquatic planting and water quality...6 Physical Removal of Weed In the event of any algae bloom or blanket forming prior to treatment, the weed shall be removed by netting or similar effective means or by an approved algaecide. All hard surfaces of weirs, cascade etc. shall be kept clean of algae and staining...7 Litter / Rubbish Removal Litter collection should be undertaken all year round. The river channel areas should be kept clear of debris to increase the flow, light and oxygenation levels of the water, which improves water quality and therefore its ability to support aquatic invertebrates, fish and foraging birds, such as kingfishers and bat species, such as Daubenton s bat...8 Mulch Allow for a localised top up of mulched areas. Reinstate gravel mulch to 50mm depth over all marginal and grass planting with the 6m footpath cycleway where plants have yet to establish leaf-to-leaf cover and will not do so during the approaching growing season. Use a gravel mulch to the same specification as the specification SP-06- BRP Reach & LEMP

21 Brent Cross Cricklewood, Brent Riverside Park Reach & LEMP..9 Ecological Timing of Works Vegetation management will be carried out outside of the main bird breeding season, March to September inclusive. Where essential works occur within that timeframe, a suitably qualified Ecologist will carry out a check of vegetation to ensure no nesting birds are present or would be disturbed by works. 5m Buffer zones of no disturbance can be used to demark nests to be protected and areas where cutting can take place, where active nests are found. The nest should be checked weekly until the suitably experienced ecologist has confirmed that the nest is no longer in use, before works can continue within the former buffer zone area. Note: All vegetation management work must avoid disturbance to nesting birds, which is an offence under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 98 (as amended) SP-06- BRP Reach & LEMP

22 Brent Cross Cricklewood, Brent Riverside Park Reach & LEMP.5 Wildflower Meadow Areas.5. Long Term Design Objectives To establish and maintain a diverse sward of wildflower and grasses that: provides a habitat for invertebrates, birds and mammals foraging opportunities for wildlife promoting the growth of less competitive species maximum flowering interest Note: All vegetation management work must avoid disturbance to nesting birds, which is an offence under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 98 (as amended). The area should be checked by a suitably qualified ecologist if works are to be carried out within the Bird Nesting season of March to September (inclusive). Maintenance Operations.5. First Year Management For new sowings on bare soil the first summer will be dominated by a flush of annual weeds arising from the soil seed bank and by grass growth. This annual growth should be controlled by mowing throughout the first year to minimise competition and weed seed production. Cutting should be frequent enough to disperse the cuttings, or if less frequent remove the cuttings. Where cornfield annuals or other annuals are sown with a meadow mixture as a 'nurse crop' cutting must be delayed until after flowering in July / August and arising, removed from site. Do not, however, wait for the annuals to set seed, and if the growth begins to collapse cut and remove as soon as possible or the perennial development will be compromised. Once the annual cornfield nurse is cut back in July/ August and the cuttings removed, the sown meadow species will be revealed as small green plants, separated by bare ground. These seedlings will then fill out using the light and space provided SP-06- BRP Reach & LEMP

23 Brent Cross Cricklewood, Brent Riverside Park Reach & LEMP.5. Management of established wildflower meadow areas. To maintain maximum diversity and flowering interest mow the meadow in sections at different times from late June to the end of August. Do not cut meadows in May or early June to avoid disturbing nesting birds. The main mowing season is July and to maintain flowering interest and balance it is best to complete hay cutting by the end of August. Parts of the meadow may be left occasionally (one year in three in rotation) into September so that late flowering species can seed. Leave some patches or edges uncut through winter to provide winter refuge for insects. Thin open swards that stand well and retain interest can be left longer than dense or collapsing vegetation. If the grass collapses because it is too lush or because of bad weather a hay cut needs to be taken sooner (this is most likely with young swards on fertile soils). With the exception of yellow rattle (which seeds early) most meadow species are perennial and do not need to set seed each year - some species will last indefinitely in a meadow without ever setting seed. Autumn cutting: After the main cut, additional mowing during late summer and autumn is very effective in removing excessive grass growth and encouraging flowers -particularly on more fertile sites. Mow with a rotary flail or other suitable mower to 0-75mm. Ideally cut at least twice from the time the hay is removed to the end of November, aiming to leave the grass short through winter. Weed control: On most soils there will be some initial problems with perennial weeds. Most grassland weeds such as docks and thistles are suppressed by the annual hay cut in July and will gradually decline with good management. Low level weed populations may be spot sprayed with a herbicide, or pulled (eg ragwort). Selective herbicides are only worth using as a last resort for serious infestations as they will result in the loss of many wild flower species..5. Management of Damp Grassland Areas First year management In the first year annual weed growth may be cut back to encourage the development of a good perennial ground cover. Establishment on sites prone to flooding may be patchy and may take several years to become fully colonised. Management once established Wet grassland which only occasionally or seasonally floods can be managed as meadow or grassland as described elsewhere (see Management of meadows and grassland). Plant communities established in areas that are more frequently or continuously wet may benefit from a different management approach. Vegetation associated with ponds, ditches and other open water is of particular benefit providing food and shelter to wildlife such as newts and water voles. From a wildlife point of view ponds do not need to have large areas SP-06- BRP Reach & LEMP

24 Brent Cross Cricklewood, Brent Riverside Park Reach & LEMP of open water; ponds which appear to be choked with vegetation often support the greatest diversity of plant and animal species. The habitat value is, however, enhanced if there are a variety of vegetation structures from dense tussock stands to bare and recently colonised mud. Management of these wetland areas should therefore aim to create variation with minimum disturbance to animal populations. Variation in structure can be achieved by cutting back and removing short sections of vegetation every - years in rotation. In ditches, cut out sections and /or work from one bank each year. With ponds remove vegetation as a wedge, like removing a slice of cake. Dense stands of single species (e.g. yellow iris) may benefit from selective thinning. Vegetation removal causes the least disruption to wildlife when carried out between September and November. The vegetation planted should be mown during the growing season during dry spells, to prevent compacting the soil and damaging the plants. To maintain the grass cover and to maintain good infiltration, excessive silt deposits should be removed from the surface. Bare patches of ground should be re-seeded to prevent erosion and allow effective filtering of run-off SP-06- BRP Reach & LEMP

25 Brent Cross Cricklewood, Brent Riverside Park Reach & LEMP.6 Climbers.6. Long Term Design Objectives Maintenance operations geared towards the full establishment of healthy climbers with good long-term shape and cover retaining walls, and/or trailing over gabion baskets, where planted in these locations. Retain species which provide berries and flowers which are of value to wildlife. Maintenance Operations.6. Tie climbers Tie in climbing plants to galvanised weldmesh trellis supports as appropriate..6. Pruning/Training All climbers to be regularly pruned to ensure the site is maintained in a neat and tidy condition. Allow for formative pruning. Remove dead or broken stems and prune to encourage compact growth. Trim off vegetation overhanging walls, paths, kerbs, or roadways or obscuring signs. Fork over any areas of open soil around ground cover and trail ground cover plants out towards open soil. Remove arisings from site. Pruning to be undertaken outside the bird nesting season. If this is not possible then a suitably qualified ecologist would be consulted to enable the works to be undertaken without adversely affecting any breeding birds. Cutting later in the year will retain berries, seeds and flowers which will benefit birds and invertebrates, and in turn bats..6. Weed Control Maintain all areas completely weed free using chemical or hand weeding as appropriate to species and location. Translocated products should be used in preference to contact products, and re-visits allowed to retreat or remove growth. Remove dead growth from site..6.5 Fertilisers Allow for one general application of Enmag or similar approved fertilizer in April May allow for 70g/m². Timing and application in accordance with manufacturer s recommendations SP-06- BRP Reach & LEMP

26 Brent Cross Cricklewood, Brent Riverside Park Reach & LEMP.6.6 Watering Allow for watering in dry/ drought periods up to year 0. Apply sufficient water to bring soils up to a moist condition but avoid over watering..6.7 Replacements Monitor establishment of climbers. replacement planting. Where stock fails to establish seek instruction for SP-06- BRP Reach & LEMP

27 Brent Cross Cricklewood, Brent Riverside Park Reach & LEMP.7 Hard Landscape Areas.7. Weed Control Allow for non-chemical weeding treatment to any vegetation emerging in hard paved areas or along kerb lines. All public areas to be maintained completely weed free. General areas to be treated on a bi-monthly basis..7. Litter Remove all litter and deleterious material from hard landscape areas at the time of each main visit..7. Bark Mulch Remove any wind-blown bark mulch from hard landscape areas, parking or roadways. Return to planting beds unless contaminated with litter or other material..7. Leaf Sweeping Allow for the removal of autumn leaf fall from hard paved areas during October / November / December along with any other plant material at any other time of year..7.5 Textured Concrete Anti-graffiti coating should be applied to retaining wall surfaces and concrete benches to allow easy removal of graffiti in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. Anti-graffiti coating should be reapplied when necessary and in accordance with supplier recommendations. Powerwash with water to remove mould, lichen, moss and dirt when necessary this operation to be undertaken by a skilled operative. Do not spray too close to wall so as not to damage concrete finish..7.6 Surface Drainage Allow for the checking and cleaning of all surface water drainage channels and outlets to ensure free flow of surface water..7.7 Street Furniture Monitor all street furniture and clean / repair / replace as necessary SP-06- BRP Reach & LEMP

28 Brent Cross Cricklewood, Brent Riverside Park Reach & LEMP.8 Play Areas.8. Long Term Design Objectives All play areas and play equipment to be maintained to be safe, free from litter and deleterious matter, and to be completely weed free. The play areas are to be maintained to a high standard, with regular inspections. All play areas to be inspected once a month and any defects are to be recorded, repaired and or replaced. Maintenance Operations.8. General Safety Notes Maintenance operations to be carried out in accordance with Part 7 of EN76 Playground Equipment Standard and EN 77 Impact absorbing playground surfacing: Safety requirements and test methods: An inspection schedule should be prepared for each playground, listing components and appropriate action should be taken if defects are noted Appropriate safety systems must be established by the operator No access should be allowed to unsafe equipment or areas Records of safety management should be kept by the playground operator Effectiveness of safety measures should be assessed annually (a risk assessment and annual inspection) Signs should give owner details and emergency service contact points Entrances for emergency services should be freely accessible Information on accidents should be kept Staff and users should be safe during maintenance operations Equipment should be installed safely to appropriate national building regulations and to the manufacturer s instructions SP-06- BRP Reach & LEMP

29 Brent Cross Cricklewood, Brent Riverside Park Reach & LEMP Foundations should not present a hazard. In loose-fill surfaces, foundations should be 00mm below the surface or, if tapered for water shedding, 00mm or, be covered by the equipment. There are no specific requirements for synthetic surfaces..8. Documentation Playground records should include: Certificates of tests or compliance with standards Inspection and maintenance instructions Operating instructions from the supplier Operator s own inspection and maintenance recommendations Design and tender documents.8. Routine Inspections The following routine inspections are recommended: Daily: Check fixtures and fittings. Basic routine maintenance details should be supplied by the manufacturer and include security of fixings, painting and staining, surfacing maintenance, lubrication, cleansing Weekly: Inspect play equipment on a weekly basis to ensure that there are no signs of wear and tear and that the equipment is still fit for purpose. Notify the park manager if there is any sign of damage or vandalism and that the equipment is felt to be unsafe in any way Clear leaves and rubbish from the area Deal with any weeds, moss or algae Monthly: Check infill levels (filled only) Outside of fence, check and clear access paths Every - months or as recommended, Check operation, stability, wear, sealed for life parts etc. Periodically at least every six months: Check thoroughly for moss and algae growth, food stains, etc., and remedy as appropriate Treat with moss killer, algaecide, etc SP-06- BRP Reach & LEMP

30 Brent Cross Cricklewood, Brent Riverside Park Reach & LEMP Cleaning Check wooden parts of play equipment for rot and if necessary, smooth out splinters, sharp edges and cracks. Check that all bolts and screws are tight and retighten if necessary. Structural stability check for movement and stability of foundations Annually: An inspection schedule should be prepared for each playground, listing components and methods SP-06- BRP Reach & LEMP

31 Brent Cross Cricklewood, Brent Riverside Park Reach & LEMP.0 Ecological Management Objectives and Operations. Update Preliminary Ecological Appraisal, November 06 (Waterman) Waterman prepared an Update Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (PEA) for the Phase B (North) RMA application in November 06. This provides an update to the ecological assessments undertaken for the s.7 ES and the Phase A (North) RMA, including the Phase Habitat survey undertaken in 05, which identified the key habitats and features present across the site. The UPE confirms whether the baseline ecological information remains valid for the purpose of decision making, and identifies any changes to the ecological value of habitats and / or potential for protected and notable species. Below is a summary of the previous ecological survey work undertaken as part of the EIA for the Brent Cross East Zone (BXE) development : 000 Environmental Resources Management (ERM); Great Crested newts (HIS and presence/absence) 00 ERM; Great Crested newts (HIS and presence/absence) 006 Thomson Ecology; Extended Phase habitat survey, desk study, Great Crested newts (HIS and presence/absence), badgers, bats, breeding birds, reptiles, terrestrial macroinvertebrates, river corridor survey, otters, water voles 0 The Ecology Consultancy (TEC); bats 0 ERM; Extended Phase habitat survey 0 Waterman; Extended Phase habitat survey, desk study, badgers, bats 05 Waterman; Extended Phase habitat survey, desk study, Great Crested newts (HIS and presence/absence), bats (tree inspections) 06 Waterman; bats (tree inspections). Conclusions of the Update PEA Waterman s Update PEA concludes that the Phase BN Site is considered to have changed little in terms of its ecological value since the assessments for the s.7 ES and Phase A (North) RMA. According to the assessment, the habitats on the Phase BN site and the fauna it supports are considered to be of between negligible and local ecological value.. Recommendations of the Update PEA: - Habitat replacement or enhancement to benefit bats, birds and invertebrates; - A sensitive lighting strategy along the River Brent and Sturgess Park to avoid potential disturbance to foraging and commuting bats; - The use of native species of plant or species within known value to wildlife will be used wherever practical in planting scheme; - Good environmental practice and wildlife sensitive management will be taken forward as an ongoing strategy throughout the scheme. This could include the avoidance of the use of pesticides and artificial fertilisers and the use of peat-free compost; - New buildings will incorporate bird boxes or bricks to support bird species such as house sparrows and house martins; SP-06- BRP Reach & LEMP

32 Brent Cross Cricklewood, Brent Riverside Park Reach & LEMP - Bat boxes or bricks will be installed on appropriate buildings and trees to compensate for the loss of potential roost sites and to provide additional roosting opportunities for bats;. Creation of Wildlife Refugia The biodiversity strategy for Reaches and of the Brent Riverside Park recommends the creation of a number of wildlife refugia, as set out in the Biodiversity Strategy included in Appendix G of this document... Long Term Design Objectives To deliver a rich mosaic of habitats offering opportunities for wildlife and nature conservation across the park. Create habitat for a wide range of species including: Bird and bat boxes mounted on or included within the bridges and vertical walls provide boxes or features for London BAP Priority Species such as house sparrow Passer domesticus, starling Sturnus vulgaris and sand martins Riparia riparia; Habitat creation also to include kingfisher tunnel and perches and pied wagtail Motacilla alba boxes; Bridges and river walls to host boxes for bat species which have their own Species Action Plan under the London BAP, such as common pipistrelle Pipistrellus pipistrellus; and Daubenton s bat Myotis daubentonii; and Timber fenders to be attached to river wall below the water surface to provide shelter and foraging opportunities for aquatic invertebrates and fish. Maintenance Operations.. Invertebrate Refuges Any dead wood from tree work on the Site (unless diseased) should be used to create small log piles to provide habitat for invertebrates within the newly created shrub and tree planting. These and specially built invertebrate hotels will also be included in areas where there is limited public access so they are not disturbed. Monitoring of log piles and invertebrate hotels to be undertaken periodically to check their condition and structure. Replacement of any log piles or habitats that have been removed or damaged. The compost heaps and brash piles will be of benefit to a variety of wildlife including invertebrates and the birds that feed on them SP-06- BRP Reach & LEMP

33 Brent Cross Cricklewood, Brent Riverside Park Reach & LEMP.. Bird Boxes and Bat Roosts The bird boxes should be checked each autumn to clear out debris (where appropriate), ensure the boxes are still correctly located and in good condition and also to assess their success rate or whether the boxes need repositioning. Any boxes can be replaced in the autumn to be in place for the following activity season. The bat boxes are relatively maintenance free: if required (e.g. by the local planning authority) an ecologist with a bat licence can monitor successful use of bat boxes (e.g. during the first 5 years)... Other Habitats Kingfisher perches and timber fenders are relatively maintenance free. Annual check should be made to check their condition and any replacements or repairs made. Note: All inspections of bird boxes must avoid disturbance to nesting birds, which is an offence under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 98 (as amended). All UK bat species are protected under Schedule of EC Council Directive Conservation of Natural Habitats & Wild Fauna & Flora (the Habitats Directive) as European Protected Species. This Directive is transposed into UK legislation via the 00 Conservation of Habitats & Species Regulations, Regulation of which makes it an offence to: i) deliberately capture or kill bats; ii) iii) deliberately disturb bats; or damage or destroy a place of shelter used by bats (e.g. roosts and breeding sites) regardless of whether bats are present or not. All UK bat species receive additional protection under Schedule 5 of the Wildlife & Countryside Act 98 (as amended), which makes it an offence to: i) possess or advertise, sell or exchange a bat (dead or alive) or any part of a bat; or ii) intentionally or recklessly obstruct access to a bat roost. Any maintenance to the Bat Boxes that is required must either be undertaken by a licenced bat ecologist or under the direct supervision of a licenced bat ecologist SP-06- BRP Reach & LEMP

34 .0 Landscape and Ecological Monitoring Landscape Monitoring The landscape works will be checked and inspected in accordance with the Management and Maintenance Schedules in Appendix C. Ecological Monitoring Monitoring will be carried out annually by an experienced ecologist to assess the ecological development of the newly created habitats in years, 5 and 0. Monitoring will ideally focus upon several taxonomic groups which will act as indicators for the entire site, such as grassland botany and birds. Biological monitoring will ensure the habitat is establishing as intended and will track the development of the newly created habitats, which should increase in diversity over time. Monitoring will also give an early-warning of any injurious weeds or vegetation failure that may occur. Over time the monitoring information will build up a picture of the ecological benefits of the site to a range of species. Recommendations may be made to amend the management prescriptions to promote more species rich habitats. Recommendations may include a change in management or supply of additional seed SP-06B - BRP Reach & LEMP

35 Brent Cross Cricklewood, Brent Riverside Park Reach & LEMP 5.0 Timetable of Management and Maintenance Works The timetables for management and maintenance works are set out in Appendix C of this document SP-06- BRP Reach & LEMP

36 Brent Cross Cricklewood, Brent Riverside Park Reach & LEMP Appendix A Nursery Suppliers for Replacement Stock All replacement plant stock should be sourced from the named nursery supplier as set out below: Semi-Mature Trees and Hedge Stock Deepdale Trees Tithe Farm Hatley road Potton Sandy Bedfordshire SG9 DX Matthias & Susan Anton / Mark Godden Lorenz von Ehren Maldfeldstrabe D-077 Hamburg Germany b.herold@bruns.de Britta Herold Bruns Pflanzen Postfach Bad Zwischenahn Germany peter@lve.de Peter Flugge Tree broker only to be used on select projects Katarina von Ehren Buttstrasse -OG 767 Hamburg mail@deepdaletrees.co.uk kve@katarina-vonehren.de Bare Root Transplants Wyevale Nurseries Kings Acre Hereford Herefordshire HR 0SE Oakover Nurseries Calehill Stables The Leacon Charing Ashford Kent TN7 0ET Crowders Nurseries Lincoln Road Horncastle Lincolnshire LN9 5LZ SP-06- BRP Reach & LEMP

37 Brent Cross Cricklewood, Brent Riverside Park Reach & LEMP Shrubs and Herbaceous Perennials Johnsons of Whixley The Nurseries Whixley York YO5 8AQ 0 0 luker@nurserymen.co.uk Luke Richardson Robin Tacchi Plants Fen Farm Fen Lane Garboldisham Norfolk IP RL tony@robintacchiplants.com Tony Fry Palmstead Nurseries Ltd Harville Road Wye Ashford Kent TN5 5EU 0 80 simon@palmstead.co.uk Simon King Crowders & Sons Ltd Lincoln Road Horncastle Lincolnshire LN9 5LZ tom.owen@crowders.co.uk Tom Owen Emorsgate Seeds Limes Farm Tilney All Saints King's Lynn Norfolk PE RT enquiries@emorsgateseeds.com Note It is recognised that for the procurement of small numbers of stock, it may be more economical and practical to use local suppliers. This is acceptable provided the stock meets the NPS specification standards. Confirmation of the provenance of native species will be provided as part of the Employers Requirements to be submitted as part of the second stage tender, prior to appointment of the landscape contractor and advance ordering of plant stock SP-06- BRP Reach & LEMP

38 Brent Cross Cricklewood, Brent Riverside Park Reach & LEMP APPENDIX B Bark Mulch Specification Shrub Beds, Hedging and Tree Circles Within Grass Areas Replacement bark mulch shall be; Melcourt Ornamental Grade Bark Mulch or similar equal and approved. Melcourt Nurseries Ltd Boldridge Brake Long Newton Tetbury Gloucestershire GL8 8RT Tel: Bark mulch shall consist of matured conifer bark, dark brown in colour, with an even particle size distribution between 5-5mm. Bark mulch should be sourced from Great Britain wherever possible. All dust and fine material to be expended. The mulch shall contain less than 5% wood and no sticks and shall be pest, disease and weed free and be free of Methyl Bromide contamination. All bark must have been matured for a minimum of 6 weeks; naturally heat treated to ensure excess volatile substances are driven from the bark. Temperatures must exceed 50 C for a minimum days continuous period, followed by a further period of stabilisation. The ph to be between.5 and 5.8. The maintenance contractor shall notify the client of the mulch being used prior to spreading. The mulch shall be from an approved source and a representative sample of the mulch shall be supplied for approval prior to delivery to site. All deliveries shall conform to the sample. To be spread to a depth of 50mm in all areas of shrub and hedge planting outside the courtyard spaces, and in a 00mm diameter circle around all trees planted in grass areas SP-06- BRP Reach & LEMP

39 Brent Cross Cricklewood, Brent Riverside Park Reach & LEMP APPENDIX C Management and Maintenance Schedules SP-06- BRP Reach & LEMP

40 . Vegetation Management Schedule - Over 0 Years Operation Year Existing vegetation - trees and shrubs Ideally, tree works should occur in September / October, which avoids the period of bird nesting, hibernating bats and bats with dependent young present. If the presence of bats / nesting birds etc is suspected, an ecologist should be employed to carry out the necessary surveys, and appropriate action taken. Remedial tree works to maintain trees in a safe condition Dead wood removal Prune shrubs to maintain in tidy condition (exact timing dependent on species) Prune / trim hedges. Newly planted trees Formative pruning Adjust tree ties, check stakes / guys and replace as necessary Remove stakes and ties Weed control around base of trees Apply fertiliser

41 Operation Year Firming Tree replacements as necessary Watering as necessary Pest and disease control. Amenity Grass and Verges Mowing Weed control (using approved herbicide) Strimming (to borders and road edges) Fertiliser Aeration Scarifying Rolling of formal lawns Replacement as necessary. Wildflower Areas and Rough Grass Cutting and removing arisings Strimming (at the same time as every grass cut - to borders, road and footpath edges) Replacement as necessary.5 Aquatic, Riverside Marginal Planting Prune (exact timing dependent on species)

42 Operation Year Weed control (spot treatment) Pest and disease control (when required) Replacements as necessary; Thinning as necessary Replacements as necessary.6 Other Litter picking - all areas Check furniture - repair and replace as necessary Check footpaths - repair and replace as necessary Lifebelt - inspect

43 .0 Annual Soft Landscape Maintenance Schedule - Year Operations Operation. Existing vegetation - trees and shrubs Annual frequency of operation Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Ideally, tree works should occur in September / October, which avoids the period of bird nesting, hibernating bats and bats with dependent young present. If the presence of bats / badgers / watervoles / nesting birds etc is suspected, an ecologist should be employed to carry out the necessary surveys, and appropriate action taken. Remedial tree works to maintain trees in a safe condition Dead wood removal (retained on site wherever possible) Re-planting of trees and shrubs Prune shrubs to maintain tidy condition (exact timing dependent on species) Trim hedges X X X X X. Tree planting Formative pruning Adjust tree ties, replace as necessary Weed control around base of trees X X X Apply fertiliser

44 Operation Firming Check stakes and guys, and re-tighten / replace / remove as necessary Watering as necessary Tree replacements when required Pest and disease control (when required). Shrub Planting Prune (exact timing dependent on species) Pruning of herbaceous perennials Apply fertiliser Weed control (spot treatment and / or hand weeding) Re-mulch Watering as necessary Trim hedges (exact timing dependent on species) Pest and disease control (when required) Replacements where necessary Thinning as necessary Annual frequency of operation X X X X monthly X as required X as required X as required X X Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec

45 Operation. Amenity Grass and Grass Verges Annual frequency of operation Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Mowing 0-X Weed control (using approved herbicide) Strimming and / or edging with edging shears (to borders and road edges) to occur at each cut Fertiliser as required 0-X X Aeration (every years) Scarifying Rolling of formal lawns Reinstatement as necessary X X as required.5 Wildflower Areas - following the first year only Cutting and remove arisings Strimming where required, to occur at each cut X X Weed Control Harrowing Replacement as necessary

46 Operation Pruning Weed control around base of plant Apply fertiliser Watering as necessary Plant replacements when required Pest and disease control.6 Aquatic, Riverside Marginal Planting Prune (exact timing dependent on species) Weed control (spot treatment) Pest & disease control (when required) Replacements as necessary Thinning as necessary.7 Wildlife Refugia Clearance of bird boxes annually in autumn Annual check of all wildlife refugia and replacement if required Annual frequency of operation x as required x as required x as required X X as required as required as required Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec

47 .0 Annual Hard Landscape Maintenance Schedule - Year Operations Feature Task JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC TOTAL. Benches/Seats. Rubbish / Recycling Bins Inspect bench Clean bench Stain bench Repair / remove graffiti Repair and Remove Graffiti. Footpaths and Hard Surfaces. River As needed Empty bins Clean bins As needed Inspect Remove rubbish Remove weeds Sweep Pressure wash Repair Maintain streams clear of vegetation As necessary

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49 APPENDIX D: Maintenance Record Sheet PROJECT: CONTRACTOR: This sheet is to be presented by the Landscape Contractor to the School and Community Centre Manager for signature each month as per the maintenance programme. Month: Summary of Specified Operation Specified Frequency Grass Date(s) Carried Out (i) (ii) (iii) Mowing grass areas Edge trimming Fertiliser/weed killer Shrub/Groundcover Planting (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) Watering Weeding Top up mulch Pruning/pest/disease control Check for damage/failures Trees (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) Watering Adjustment of stakes and ties Firming up Weed control Replacement Planting (i) (ii) Shrubs Trees Operations instructed (written instructions required) Contractor's Rep. Initials/date... Contractor's comments... Visit No... Visit No Visit No... Visit No... Client's Rep. Initials/date... Client's comments, if any... Visit No... Visit No Visit No... Visit No...

50 Appendix E: Site Maintenance Visit Report DATE: Address of Store: Contractor: Time Arrived:... Time Departed:... Work Done: Signed:... (Contractor)... (Manager) COMMENTS FOR ATTENTION OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT/SUPERVISING OFFICER

51 Appendix F: Planting Strategy and Planting Plans Refer to the latest revision of Macgregor Smith Planting Plans:

52 ACCESS ONLY STOP IN OUT KEY Proposed Trees/Shrubs Woodland Mixture Emorsgate mixture of woodland EW sown at a rate of g/m²or similar and approved. Climbers - /linear m Parthenocissus henryana 0% Parthenocissus quinquefoli 0% Hedera helix 0% Coir Roll Pre-established 00mm diameter rolls manufactured by Salix or similar and approved. Standard Mix - Carex acutiformis 0% Juncus effusus 0% Lythrum salicaria 0% Iris pseudacorus 0% Phalaris arundinacea 0% Lower Marginal/Aquatic Mix Colour Mix - 5/m² Eleocharis palustris 5% Iris pseudacorus 5% Glyceria maxima 5% Juncus articulatus 5% Grassy Mix - 5/m² Butomus umbellatus 0% Carex riparia 0% Phragmites australis 0% Upper Marginal Shade Mix - 5/m² Asplenium scolopendrium 0% Carex pendula 0% Dryopteris filix-mas 0% Dryopteris dilatata 0% Helleborus foetidus 5% Osmunda regalis 5% General Mix (Pink Colour Mix) 5/m² Cardamine pratensis 5% Epilobium hirsutum 0% Glyceria declinata 5% Juncus articulatus 5% Lychnis flos cuculi 5% Lythrum salicaria 5% Veronica catenata 5% General Mix (White Colour Mix) 5/m² Angelica sylvestris 0% Cardamine pratensis 0% Carex pendula 0% Filipendula ulmaria 0% Glyceria declinata 0% Juncus articulatus 0% Veronica catenata 0% Terrestrial Wildflowers % Alliaria petiolata Allium ursinum 0.8 Betonica officinalis.5 Campanula trachelium 0.5 Digitalis purpurea.6 Filipendula ulmaria.5 Geum urbanum Hyacinthoides non-scripta Primula vulgaris 0. Silene dioica.5 Silene flos-cuculi - (Lychnis flos-cuculi) 0.5 Stachys sylvatica Teucrium scorodonia 0% Grasses Agrostis capillaris 0 Anthoxanthum odoratum Brachypodium sylvaticum 6 Cynosurus cristatus 0 Deschampsia cespitosa Festuca rubra Slender 0 Poa nemoralis 0 80% Amenity Grass Mix British Seed Houses 'A9' grass seed mix, sown at a rate of 5g/m² or similar and approved. Corail 0% Raisa 5% Escapade 0% Vesuvius 0% Highland 5% Native woodland Hedge Planted in double staggered 500mm centers Carpinus betulus 5% Corylus avellana 0% Crataegus monogyna 0% Ilex aquifolium 5% Ligustrum vulgare 5% Viburnum opulus 5% Native transplant planting All to be 60-90cm height transplants, planted at a density of no. / m², in groups of -9no. of like species Acer campestre 0% Alnus glutinosa 0% Corylus avellana 5% Prunus avium 0% Prunus spinosa 0% Sambucus nigra 0% Viburnum opulus 0% Quercus robur 5% Shrub transplant planting All to be 60-90cm height transplants, planted at a density of.5no. / m², in groups of 5-5no. of like species Cornus sanguinea Viburnum opulus Ilex aquifolium Meadow Mixture for Wetlands Emorsgate mixture of woodland EM8 sown at a rate of g/m²or similar and approved Wild Flowers Achillea millefolium 0.5 Achillea ptarmica 0. Betonica officinalis Centaurea nigra.5 Filipendula ulmaria Galium verum.5 Geum rivale 0. Leucanthemum vulgare 0.6 Lotus pedunculatus 0.8 Plantago lanceolata Primula veris 0. Prunella vulgaris.5 Ranunculus acris.5 Rhinanthus minor.5 Rumex acetosa.5 Sanguisorba officinalis Silene flos-cuculi 0. Succisa pratensis 0.6 Vicia cracca Grasses Agrostis capillaris 0 Alopecurus pratensis Anthoxanthum odoratum Briza media Cynosurus cristatus Deschampsia cespitosa Festuca rubra Hordeum secalinum Schedonorus pratensis no. Betula pendula ftd.-.0m height no. Alnus glutinosa 0-5cm C/S no. Salix babylonica 'Pendula' 0-5cm C/S no. Populus nigra 0-5cm Fthd no. Alnus glutinosa 0-5cm C/S no. Salix babylonica 'Pendula' 0-5cm C/S 5no. Betula pendula ftd.-.0m height Terrestrial Mix 8/m² in groups of 5 by species Bidens cernua 5% Cardamine pratensis 5% Deschampsia cespitosa 0% Filipendula ulmaria 0% Lotus pendunculatus 0% Lychnis flos cuculi 0% Lysimachia vulgaris 0% no. Alnus glutinosa 0-5cm C/S Path Mix - 5/m² Arrheenatherum elatius 5% Cardamine pratensis 5% Carex pendula 0% Deschampsia cespitosa 5% Lychnis flos-cuculi 5% General Purpose Meadow Mix Emorsgate Wildflower Meadow Mix EM sown at a rate of g/m² or similar and approved Wildflowers % Achillea millefolium 0.5 Centaurea nigra Daucus carota 0.5 Galium verum.5 Knautia arvensis Leucanthemum vulgare Lotus corniculatus Plantago lanceolata Primula veris.5 Prunella vulgaris 0. Ranunculus acris Rhinanthus minor.5 Rumex acetosa Trifolium pratense 0. 0% Grasses Agrostis capillaris 8 Cynosurus cristatus 0 Festuca rubra 8 Phleum bertolonii 80% CUT LINE: REFER TO PLANTING PLAN CUT LINE: REFER TO PLANTING PLAN Revision Description Drawn by Checked by Date NOTE Xrefs Macgregor Smith - A B C draft issue draft RMA Phase BN RMA Submission Phase BN RMA Submission JR JR JR JR J JP GG GG A B To be read in conjunction with Macgregor Smith Base, Soft Specifications Please see notes attached at Drawing Notes Q ENG-AECOM-BXCR-ACM-AH-0-M-CE m 0m 0m project status BXC Brent River Park Phase BN RMA Submission drawn by checked by JR JP title Reach Planting Plan - 0/0 date.07.6 scale /00@A This drawing is protected by copyright. Contractors must check all dimensions on site. Only figure dimensions are to be worked from. Discrepancies must be reported to architect before proceeding. Christopher House, - High Street, Bath, BA 5AQ Tel: enquiries@macgregorsmith.co.uk drawing No revision C

53 ONLY ACCESS STOP IN OUT KEY Proposed Trees/Shrubs Woodland Mixture Emorsgate mixture of woodland EW sown at a rate of g/m²or similar and approved. Coir Roll Pre-established 00mm diameter rolls manufactured by Salix or similar and approved. Standard Mix - Carex acutiformis 0% Juncus effusus 0% Lythrum salicaria 0% Iris pseudacorus 0% Phalaris arundinacea 0% Lower Marginal/Aquatic Mix Colour Mix - 5/m² Eleocharis palustris 5% Iris pseudacorus 5% Glyceria maxima 5% Juncus articulatus 5% Grassy Mix - 5/m² Butomus umbellatus 0% Carex riparia 0% Phragmites australis 0% Upper Marginal Shade Mix - 5/m² Asplenium scolopendrium 0% Carex pendula 0% Dryopteris filix-mas 0% Dryopteris dilatata 0% Helleborus foetidus 5% Osmunda regalis 5% General Mix (Pink Colour Mix) 5/m² Cardamine pratensis 5% Epilobium hirsutum 0% Glyceria declinata 5% Juncus articulatus 5% Lychnis flos cuculi 5% Lythrum salicaria 5% Veronica catenata 5% General Mix (White Colour Mix) 5/m² Angelica sylvestris 0% Cardamine pratensis 0% Carex pendula 0% Filipendula ulmaria 0% Glyceria declinata 0% Juncus articulatus 0% Veronica catenata 0% Terrestrial Terrestrial Mix 8/m² in groups of 5 by species Bidens cernua 5% Cardamine pratensis 5% Deschampsia cespitosa 0% Filipendula ulmaria 0% Lotus pendunculatus 0% Lychnis flos cuculi 0% Lysimachia vulgaris 0% Path Mix - 5/m² Arrheenatherum elatius 5% Cardamine pratensis 5% Carex pendula 0% Deschampsia cespitosa 5% Lychnis flos-cuculi 5% Wildflowers % Alliaria petiolata Allium ursinum 0.8 Betonica officinalis.5 Campanula trachelium 0.5 Digitalis purpurea.6 Filipendula ulmaria.5 Geum urbanum Hyacinthoides non-scripta Primula vulgaris 0. Silene dioica.5 Silene flos-cuculi - (Lychnis flos-cuculi) 0.5 Stachys sylvatica Teucrium scorodonia 0% Grasses Agrostis capillaris 0 Anthoxanthum odoratum Brachypodium sylvaticum 6 Cynosurus cristatus 0 Deschampsia cespitosa Festuca rubra Slender 0 Poa nemoralis 0 80% Amenity Grass Mix British Seed Houses 'A9' grass seed mix, sown at a rate of 5g/m² or similar and approved. Corail 0% Raisa 5% Escapade 0% Vesuvius 0% Highland 5% Native woodland Hedge Planted in double staggered 500mm centers Carpinus betulus 5% Corylus avellana 0% Crataegus monogyna 0% Ilex aquifolium 5% Ligustrum vulgare 5% Viburnum opulus 5% Native transplant planting All to be 60-90cm height transplants, planted at a density of no. / m², in groups of -9no. of like species Acer campestre 0% Alnus glutinosa 0% Corylus avellana 5% Prunus avium 0% Prunus spinosa 0% Sambucus nigra 0% Viburnum opulus 0% Quercus robur 5% Climbers - /linear m Parthenocissus henryana 0% Parthenocissus quinquefoli 0% Hedera helix 0% Shrub transplant planting All to be 60-90cm height transplants, planted at a density of.5no. / m², in groups of 5-5no. of like species Cornus sanguinea Viburnum opulus Ilex aquifolium Meadow Mixture for Wetlands Emorsgate mixture of woodland EM8 sown at a rate of g/m²or similar and approved no. Alnus glutinosa 0-5cm C/S no. Populus nigra 0-5cm C/S no. Salix babylonica 'Pendula' 0-5cm C/S CUT LINE: REFER TO PLANTING PLAN CUT LINE: REFER TO PLANTING PLAN no. Alnus glutinosa 0-5cm C/S no. Salix babylonica 'Pendula' 0-5cm C/S CUT LINE: REFER TO PLANTING PLAN CUT LINE: REFER TO PLANTING PLAN General Purpose Meadow Mix Emorsgate Wildflower Meadow Mix EM sown at a rate of g/m² or similar and approved Wildflowers % Achillea millefolium 0.5 Centaurea nigra Daucus carota 0.5 Galium verum.5 Knautia arvensis Leucanthemum vulgare Lotus corniculatus Plantago lanceolata Primula veris.5 Prunella vulgaris 0. Ranunculus acris Rhinanthus minor.5 Rumex acetosa Trifolium pratense 0. 0% Grasses Agrostis capillaris 8 Cynosurus cristatus 0 Festuca rubra 8 Phleum bertolonii 80% Wild Flowers Achillea millefolium 0.5 Achillea ptarmica 0. Betonica officinalis Centaurea nigra.5 Filipendula ulmaria Galium verum.5 Geum rivale 0. Leucanthemum vulgare 0.6 Lotus pedunculatus 0.8 Plantago lanceolata Primula veris 0. Prunella vulgaris.5 Ranunculus acris.5 Rhinanthus minor.5 Rumex acetosa.5 Sanguisorba officinalis Silene flos-cuculi 0. Succisa pratensis 0.6 Vicia cracca Grasses Agrostis capillaris 0 Alopecurus pratensis Anthoxanthum odoratum Briza media Cynosurus cristatus Deschampsia cespitosa Festuca rubra Hordeum secalinum Schedonorus pratensis 7 80 Revision Description Drawn by Checked by Date NOTE Xrefs Macgregor Smith - A B C draft issue draft RMA Phase BN RMA Submission Phase BN RMA Submission JR JR JR JR J JP GG GG A B To be read in conjunction with Macgregor Smith Base, Soft Specifications Please see notes attached at Drawing Notes Q ENG-AECOM-BXCR-ACM-AH-0-M-CE m 0m 0m project status BXC Brent River Park Phase BN RMA Submission drawn by checked by JR JP title Reach Planting Plan - 0/0 date.07.6 scale /00@A This drawing is protected by copyright. Contractors must check all dimensions on site. Only figure dimensions are to be worked from. Discrepancies must be reported to architect before proceeding. Christopher House, - High Street, Bath, BA 5AQ Tel: enquiries@macgregorsmith.co.uk drawing No revision C

54 KEY Woodland Mixture Emorsgate mixture of woodland EW sown at a rate of g/m²or similar and approved. Coir Roll Pre-established 00mm diameter rolls manufactured by Salix or similar and approved. Standard Mix Carex acutiformis 0% Juncus effusus 0% Lythrum salicaria 0% Iris pseudacorus 0% Phalaris arundinacea 0% Lower Marginal/Aquatic Mix Colour Mix - 5/m² Eleocharis palustris Iris pseudacorus Glyceria maxima Juncus articulatus 5% 5% 5% 5% Grassy Mix - 5/m² Butomus umbellatus Carex riparia Phragmites australis 0% 0% 0% Upper Marginal Shade Mix - 5/m² Asplenium scolopendrium Carex pendula Dryopteris filix-mas Dryopteris dilatata Helleborus foetidus Osmunda regalis 0% 0% 0% 0% 5% 5% General Mix (Pink Colour Mix) 5/m² Cardamine pratensis Epilobium hirsutum Glyceria declinata Juncus articulatus Lychnis flos cuculi Lythrum salicaria Veronica catenata 5% 0% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% General Mix (White Colour Mix) 5/m² Angelica sylvestris 0% Cardamine pratensis 0% Carex pendula 0% Filipendula ulmaria 0% Glyceria declinata 0% Juncus articulatus 0% Veronica catenata 0% Wildflowers Alliaria petiolata Allium ursinum Betonica officinalis Campanula trachelium Digitalis purpurea Filipendula ulmaria Geum urbanum Hyacinthoides non-scripta Primula vulgaris Silene dioica Silene flos-cuculi - (Lychnis flos-cuculi) Stachys sylvatica Teucrium scorodonia Grasses Agrostis capillaris Anthoxanthum odoratum Brachypodium sylvaticum Cynosurus cristatus Deschampsia cespitosa Festuca rubra Slender Poa nemoralis % % Amenity Grass Mix British Seed Houses 'A9' grass seed mix, sown at a rate of 5g/m² or similar and approved. Corail 0% Raisa 5% Escapade 0% Vesuvius 0% Highland 5% Native woodland Hedge Planted in double staggered 500mm centers Carpinus betulus 5% Corylus avellana 0% Crataegus monogyna 0% Ilex aquifolium 5% Ligustrum vulgare 5% Viburnum opulus 5% Native transplant planting All to be 60-90cm height transplants, planted at a density of no. / m², in groups of -9no. of like species Acer campestre 0% Alnus glutinosa 0% Corylus avellana 5% Prunus avium 0% Prunus spinosa 0% Sambucus nigra 0% Viburnum opulus 0% Quercus robur 5% Grasses Agrostis capillaris Cynosurus cristatus Festuca rubra Phleum bertolonii % % % Climbers - /linear m Parthenocissus henryana Parthenocissus quinquefoli Hedera helix 0% 0% 0% Shrub transplant planting All to be 60-90cm height transplants, planted at a density of.5no. / m², in groups of 5-5no. of like species Cornus sanguinea Viburnum opulus Ilex aquifolium Meadow Mixture for Wetlands Emorsgate mixture of woodland EM8 sown at a rate of g/m²or similar and approved Wild Flowers Achillea millefolium Achillea ptarmica Betonica officinalis Centaurea nigra Filipendula ulmaria Galium verum Geum rivale Leucanthemum vulgare Lotus pedunculatus Plantago lanceolata Primula veris Prunella vulgaris Ranunculus acris Rhinanthus minor Rumex acetosa Sanguisorba officinalis Silene flos-cuculi Succisa pratensis Vicia cracca Grasses Agrostis capillaris Alopecurus pratensis Anthoxanthum odoratum Briza media Cynosurus cristatus Deschampsia cespitosa Festuca rubra Hordeum secalinum Schedonorus pratensis no. Betula pendula 0-5 C/S no. Betula pendula ftd. -.0m height no. Salix babylonica 'Pendula' 0-5cm C/S no. Betula pendula ftd. -.0m height CUT LINE: REFER TO PLANTING PLAN Wildflowers Achillea millefolium Centaurea nigra Daucus carota Galium verum Knautia arvensis Leucanthemum vulgare Lotus corniculatus Plantago lanceolata Primula veris Prunella vulgaris Ranunculus acris Rhinanthus minor Rumex acetosa Trifolium pratense 7no. Quercus robur 0-5cm C/S no. Salix babylonica 'Pendula' 0-5cm C/S CUT LINE: REFER TO PLANTING PLAN General Purpose Meadow Mix Emorsgate Wildflower Meadow Mix EM sown at a rate of g/m² or similar and approved 6no. Populus nigra 0-5cm C/S CUT LINE: REFER TO PLANTING PLAN % 5% 0% 5% 5% no. Populus nigra 0-5cm C/S CUT LINE: REFER TO PLANTING PLAN Path Mix - 5/m² Arrheenatherum elatius Cardamine pratensis Carex pendula Deschampsia cespitosa Lychnis flos-cuculi no. Quercus robur 0-5cm C/S % Terrestrial Terrestrial Mix 8/m² in groups of 5 by species Bidens cernua 5% Cardamine pratensis 5% Deschampsia cespitosa 0% Filipendula ulmaria 0% Lotus pendunculatus 0% Lychnis flos cuculi 0% Lysimachia vulgaris 0% 0no. Quercus robur 0-5cm C/S OUT Proposed Trees/Shrubs IN ACCESS ONLY STOP JR JR JR JR J JP GG GG This drawing is protected by copyright. Contractors must check all dimensions on site. Only figure dimensions are to be worked from. Discrepancies must be reported to architect before proceeding. Christopher House, - High Street, Bath, BA 5AQ Tel: enquiries@macgregorsmith.co.uk NOTE Xrefs A To be read in conjunction with Macgregor Smith Base, Soft Specifications ENG-AECOM-BXCR-ACM-AH-0-M-CE-0000 B Please see notes attached at Drawing Notes Q Date Checked by draft issue draft RMA Phase BN RMA Submission Phase BN RMA Submission Drawn by A B C Description Revision Macgregor Smith 0 5m 0m 0m project BXC Brent River Park drawn by JR status Phase BN RMA Submission checked by JP title Reach Planting Plan - 07/0 date.07.6 scale /00@A drawing No revision C

55 ONLY ACCESS STOP IN OUT KEY Proposed Trees/Shrubs Coir Roll Pre-established 00mm diameter rolls manufactured by Salix or similar and approved. Standard Mix - Carex acutiformis 0% Juncus effusus 0% Lythrum salicaria 0% Iris pseudacorus 0% Phalaris arundinacea 0% Lower Marginal/Aquatic Mix Colour Mix - 5/m² Eleocharis palustris 5% Iris pseudacorus 5% Glyceria maxima 5% Juncus articulatus 5% no. Quercus robur 0-5cm C/S no. Populus nigra 0-5cm C/S 5no. Quercus robur 0-5cm C/S 6no. Quercus robur 0-5cm C/S no. Alnus glutinosa 0-5cm C/S no. Populus nigra 0-5cm C/S Grassy Mix - 5/m² Butomus umbellatus 0% Carex riparia 0% Phragmites australis 0% no. Ilex aquifolium.0-.5m height Upper Marginal Shade Mix - 5/m² Asplenium scolopendrium 0% Carex pendula 0% Dryopteris filix-mas 0% Dryopteris dilatata 0% Helleborus foetidus 5% Osmunda regalis 5% General Mix (Pink Colour Mix) 5/m² Cardamine pratensis 5% Epilobium hirsutum 0% Glyceria declinata 5% Juncus articulatus 5% Lychnis flos cuculi 5% Lythrum salicaria 5% Veronica catenata 5% General Mix (White Colour Mix) 5/m² Angelica sylvestris 0% Cardamine pratensis 0% Carex pendula 0% Filipendula ulmaria 0% Glyceria declinata 0% Juncus articulatus 0% Veronica catenata 0% Terrestrial Terrestrial Mix 8/m² in groups of 5 by species Bidens cernua 5% Cardamine pratensis 5% Deschampsia cespitosa 0% Filipendula ulmaria 0% Lotus pendunculatus 0% Lychnis flos cuculi 0% Lysimachia vulgaris 0% Path Mix - 5/m² Arrheenatherum elatius 5% Cardamine pratensis 5% Carex pendula 0% Deschampsia cespitosa 5% Lychnis flos-cuculi 5% CUT LINE: REFER TO PLANTING PLAN CUT LINE: REFER TO PLANTING PLAN no. iburnum opulus.0-.5 M/S no. Cornus sanguinea.5-m M/S no. Cornus sanguinea.5-m M/S no. Salix babylonica 'Pendula' 0-5cm C/S no. Salix babylonica 'Pendula' 0-5cm C/S CUT LINE: REFER TO PLANTING PLAN CUT LINE: REFER TO PLANTING PLAN General Purpose Meadow Mix Emorsgate Wildflower Meadow Mix EM sown at a rate of g/m² or similar and approved Wildflowers % Achillea millefolium 0.5 Centaurea nigra Daucus carota 0.5 Galium verum.5 Knautia arvensis Leucanthemum vulgare Lotus corniculatus Plantago lanceolata Primula veris.5 Prunella vulgaris 0. Ranunculus acris Rhinanthus minor.5 Rumex acetosa Trifolium pratense 0. 0% Grasses Agrostis capillaris 8 Cynosurus cristatus 0 Festuca rubra 8 Phleum bertolonii 80% Woodland Mixture Emorsgate mixture of woodland EW sown at a rate of g/m²or similar and approved. Wildflowers % Alliaria petiolata Allium ursinum 0.8 Betonica officinalis.5 Campanula trachelium 0.5 Digitalis purpurea.6 Filipendula ulmaria.5 Geum urbanum Hyacinthoides non-scripta Primula vulgaris 0. Silene dioica.5 Silene flos-cuculi - (Lychnis flos-cuculi) 0.5 Stachys sylvatica Teucrium scorodonia 0% Grasses Agrostis capillaris 0 Anthoxanthum odoratum Brachypodium sylvaticum 6 Cynosurus cristatus 0 Deschampsia cespitosa Festuca rubra Slender 0 Poa nemoralis 0 80% Revision Description Drawn by Checked by Date Amenity Grass Mix British Seed Houses 'A9' grass seed mix, sown at a rate of 5g/m² or similar and approved. Corail 0% Raisa 5% Escapade 0% Vesuvius 0% Highland 5% Native woodland Hedge Planted in double staggered 500mm centers Carpinus betulus 5% Corylus avellana 0% Crataegus monogyna 0% Ilex aquifolium 5% Ligustrum vulgare 5% Viburnum opulus 5% Native transplant planting All to be 60-90cm height transplants, planted at a density of no. / m², in groups of -9no. of like species Acer campestre 0% Alnus glutinosa 0% Corylus avellana 5% Prunus avium 0% Prunus spinosa 0% Sambucus nigra 0% Viburnum opulus 0% Quercus robur 5% NOTE Climbers - /linear m Parthenocissus henryana 0% Parthenocissus quinquefoli 0% Hedera helix 0% Shrub transplant planting All to be 60-90cm height transplants, planted at a density of.5no. / m², in groups of 5-5no. of like species Cornus sanguinea Viburnum opulus Ilex aquifolium Xrefs Meadow Mixture for Wetlands Emorsgate mixture of woodland EM8 sown at a rate of g/m²or similar and approved Wild Flowers Achillea millefolium 0.5 Achillea ptarmica 0. Betonica officinalis Centaurea nigra.5 Filipendula ulmaria Galium verum.5 Geum rivale 0. Leucanthemum vulgare 0.6 Lotus pedunculatus 0.8 Plantago lanceolata Primula veris 0. Prunella vulgaris.5 Ranunculus acris.5 Rhinanthus minor.5 Rumex acetosa.5 Sanguisorba officinalis Silene flos-cuculi 0. Succisa pratensis 0.6 Vicia cracca Grasses Agrostis capillaris 0 Alopecurus pratensis Anthoxanthum odoratum Briza media Cynosurus cristatus Deschampsia cespitosa Festuca rubra Hordeum secalinum Schedonorus pratensis 7 80 CUT LINE: REFER TO PLANTING PLAN CUT LINE: REFER TO PLANTING PLAN Macgregor Smith - A B C draft issue draft RMA Phase BN RMA Submission Phase BN RMA Submission JR JR JR JR J JP GG GG A B To be read in conjunction with Macgregor Smith Base, Soft Specifications Please see notes attached at Drawing Notes Q ENG-AECOM-BXCR-ACM-AH-0-M-CE m 0m 0m project status BXC Brent River Park Phase BN RMA Submission drawn by checked by JR JP title Reach Planting Plan - 08/0 date.07.6 scale /00@A This drawing is protected by copyright. Contractors must check all dimensions on site. Only figure dimensions are to be worked from. Discrepancies must be reported to architect before proceeding. Christopher House, - High Street, Bath, BA 5AQ Tel: enquiries@macgregorsmith.co.uk drawing No revision C

56 ACCESS ONLY STOP IN OUT KEY Proposed Trees/Shrubs Coir Roll Pre-established 00mm diameter rolls manufactured by Salix or similar and approved. Standard Mix - Carex acutiformis 0% Juncus effusus 0% Lythrum salicaria 0% Iris pseudacorus 0% Phalaris arundinacea 0% Lower Marginal/Aquatic Mix Colour Mix - 5/m² Eleocharis palustris 5% Iris pseudacorus 5% Glyceria maxima 5% Juncus articulatus 5% Grassy Mix - 5/m² Butomus umbellatus 0% Carex riparia 0% Phragmites australis 0% Upper Marginal Shade Mix - 5/m² Asplenium scolopendrium 0% Carex pendula 0% Dryopteris filix-mas 0% Dryopteris dilatata 0% Helleborus foetidus 5% Osmunda regalis 5% General Mix (Pink Colour Mix) 5/m² Cardamine pratensis 5% Epilobium hirsutum 0% Glyceria declinata 5% Juncus articulatus 5% Lychnis flos cuculi 5% Lythrum salicaria 5% Veronica catenata 5% General Mix (White Colour Mix) 5/m² Angelica sylvestris 0% Cardamine pratensis 0% Carex pendula 0% Filipendula ulmaria 0% Glyceria declinata 0% Juncus articulatus 0% Veronica catenata 0% Terrestrial Terrestrial Mix 8/m² in groups of 5 by species Bidens cernua 5% Cardamine pratensis 5% Deschampsia cespitosa 0% Filipendula ulmaria 0% Lotus pendunculatus 0% Lychnis flos cuculi 0% Lysimachia vulgaris 0% Path Mix - 5/m² Arrheenatherum elatius 5% Cardamine pratensis 5% Carex pendula 0% Deschampsia cespitosa 5% Lychnis flos-cuculi 5% General Purpose Meadow Mix Emorsgate Wildflower Meadow Mix EM sown at a rate of g/m² or similar and approved Wildflowers % Achillea millefolium 0.5 Centaurea nigra Daucus carota 0.5 Galium verum.5 Knautia arvensis Leucanthemum vulgare Lotus corniculatus Plantago lanceolata Primula veris.5 Prunella vulgaris 0. Ranunculus acris Rhinanthus minor.5 Rumex acetosa Trifolium pratense 0. 0% Grasses Agrostis capillaris 8 Cynosurus cristatus 0 Festuca rubra 8 Phleum bertolonii 80% Woodland Mixture Emorsgate mixture of woodland EW sown at a rate of g/m²or similar and approved. Wildflowers % Alliaria petiolata Allium ursinum 0.8 Betonica officinalis.5 Campanula trachelium 0.5 Digitalis purpurea.6 Filipendula ulmaria.5 Geum urbanum Hyacinthoides non-scripta Primula vulgaris 0. Silene dioica.5 Silene flos-cuculi - (Lychnis flos-cuculi) 0.5 Stachys sylvatica Teucrium scorodonia 0% Grasses Agrostis capillaris 0 Anthoxanthum odoratum Brachypodium sylvaticum 6 Cynosurus cristatus 0 Deschampsia cespitosa Festuca rubra Slender 0 Poa nemoralis 0 80% Amenity Grass Mix British Seed Houses 'A9' grass seed mix, sown at a rate of 5g/m² or similar and approved. Corail 0% Raisa 5% Escapade 0% Vesuvius 0% Highland 5% Native woodland Hedge Planted in double staggered 500mm centers Carpinus betulus 5% Corylus avellana 0% Crataegus monogyna 0% Ilex aquifolium 5% Ligustrum vulgare 5% Viburnum opulus 5% Native transplant planting All to be 60-90cm height transplants, planted at a density of no. / m², in groups of -9no. of like species Acer campestre 0% Alnus glutinosa 0% Corylus avellana 5% Prunus avium 0% Prunus spinosa 0% Sambucus nigra 0% Viburnum opulus 0% Quercus robur 5% Climbers - /linear m Parthenocissus henryana 0% Parthenocissus quinquefoli 0% Hedera helix 0% Shrub transplant planting All to be 60-90cm height transplants, planted at a density of.5no. / m², in groups of 5-5no. of like species Cornus sanguinea Viburnum opulus Ilex aquifolium Meadow Mixture for Wetlands Emorsgate mixture of woodland EM8 sown at a rate of g/m²or similar and approved Wild Flowers Achillea millefolium 0.5 Achillea ptarmica 0. Betonica officinalis Centaurea nigra.5 Filipendula ulmaria Galium verum.5 Geum rivale 0. Leucanthemum vulgare 0.6 Lotus pedunculatus 0.8 Plantago lanceolata Primula veris 0. Prunella vulgaris.5 Ranunculus acris.5 Rhinanthus minor.5 Rumex acetosa.5 Sanguisorba officinalis Silene flos-cuculi 0. Succisa pratensis 0.6 Vicia cracca Grasses Agrostis capillaris 0 Alopecurus pratensis Anthoxanthum odoratum Briza media Cynosurus cristatus Deschampsia cespitosa Festuca rubra Hordeum secalinum Schedonorus pratensis no. Quercus robur 0-5cm C/S no. Populus nigra 0-5cm C/S 0no. Quercus robur 0-5cm C/S CUT LINE: REFER TO PLANTING PLAN CUT LINE: REFER TO PLANTING PLAN no. Populus nigra 0-5cm C/S no. Salix babylonica 'Pendula' 0-5cm C/S no. Salix babylonica 'Pendula' 0-5cm C/S CUT LINE: REFER TO PLANTING PLAN CUT LINE: REFER TO PLANTING PLAN Revision Description Drawn by Checked by Date NOTE Xrefs Macgregor Smith - A B C draft issue draft RMA Phase BN RMA Submission Phase BN RMA Submission JR JR JR JR J JP GG GG A B To be read in conjunction with Macgregor Smith Base, Soft Specifications Please see notes attached at Drawing Notes Q ENG-AECOM-BXCR-ACM-AH-0-M-CE m 0m 0m project status BXC Brent River Park Phase BN RMA Submission drawn by checked by JR JP title Reach Planting Plan - 09/0 date.07.6 scale /00@A This drawing is protected by copyright. Contractors must check all dimensions on site. Only figure dimensions are to be worked from. Discrepancies must be reported to architect before proceeding. Christopher House, - High Street, Bath, BA 5AQ Tel: enquiries@macgregorsmith.co.uk drawing No revision C

57 ACCESS ONLY STOP IN OUT KEY Proposed Trees/Shrubs Coir Roll Pre-established 00mm diameter rolls manufactured by Salix or similar and approved. Standard Mix - Carex acutiformis 0% Juncus effusus 0% Lythrum salicaria 0% Iris pseudacorus 0% Phalaris arundinacea 0% no. Salix babylonica 'Pendula' 0-5 C/S no. Quercus robur 0-5cm C/S Lower Marginal/Aquatic Mix Colour Mix - 5/m² Eleocharis palustris 5% Iris pseudacorus 5% Glyceria maxima 5% Juncus articulatus 5% Grassy Mix - 5/m² Butomus umbellatus 0% Carex riparia 0% Phragmites australis 0% Upper Marginal 5no. Malus Red Sentinel 0-5cm C/S Shade Mix - 5/m² Asplenium scolopendrium 0% Carex pendula 0% Dryopteris filix-mas 0% Dryopteris dilatata 0% Helleborus foetidus 5% Osmunda regalis 5% General Mix (Pink Colour Mix) 5/m² Cardamine pratensis 5% Epilobium hirsutum 0% Glyceria declinata 5% Juncus articulatus 5% Lychnis flos cuculi 5% Lythrum salicaria 5% Veronica catenata 5% General Mix (White Colour Mix) 5/m² Angelica sylvestris 0% Cardamine pratensis 0% Carex pendula 0% Filipendula ulmaria 0% Glyceria declinata 0% Juncus articulatus 0% Veronica catenata 0% Terrestrial Terrestrial Mix 8/m² in groups of 5 by species Bidens cernua 5% Cardamine pratensis 5% Deschampsia cespitosa 0% Filipendula ulmaria 0% Lotus pendunculatus 0% Lychnis flos cuculi 0% Lysimachia vulgaris 0% Path Mix - 5/m² Arrheenatherum elatius 5% Cardamine pratensis 5% Carex pendula 0% Deschampsia cespitosa 5% Lychnis flos-cuculi 5% General Purpose Meadow Mix Emorsgate Wildflower Meadow Mix EM sown at a rate of g/m² or similar and approved Wildflowers % Achillea millefolium 0.5 Centaurea nigra Daucus carota 0.5 Galium verum.5 Knautia arvensis Leucanthemum vulgare Lotus corniculatus Plantago lanceolata Primula veris.5 Prunella vulgaris 0. Ranunculus acris Rhinanthus minor.5 Rumex acetosa Trifolium pratense 0. 0% Grasses Agrostis capillaris 8 Cynosurus cristatus 0 Festuca rubra 8 Phleum bertolonii 80% CUT LINE: REFER TO PLANTING PLAN CUT LINE: REFER TO PLANTING PLAN Woodland Mixture Emorsgate mixture of woodland EW sown at a rate of g/m²or similar and approved. Wildflowers % Alliaria petiolata Allium ursinum 0.8 Betonica officinalis.5 Campanula trachelium 0.5 Digitalis purpurea.6 Filipendula ulmaria.5 Geum urbanum Hyacinthoides non-scripta Primula vulgaris 0. Silene dioica.5 Silene flos-cuculi - (Lychnis flos-cuculi) 0.5 Stachys sylvatica Teucrium scorodonia 0% Grasses Agrostis capillaris 0 Anthoxanthum odoratum Brachypodium sylvaticum 6 Cynosurus cristatus 0 Deschampsia cespitosa Festuca rubra Slender 0 Poa nemoralis 0 80% Amenity Grass Mix British Seed Houses 'A9' grass seed mix, sown at a rate of 5g/m² or similar and approved. Corail 0% Raisa 5% Escapade 0% Vesuvius 0% Highland 5% 6no. Populus nigra 0-5cm C/S Native woodland Hedge Planted in double staggered 500mm centers Carpinus betulus 5% Corylus avellana 0% Crataegus monogyna 0% Ilex aquifolium 5% Ligustrum vulgare 5% Viburnum opulus 5% Native transplant planting All to be 60-90cm height transplants, planted at a density of no. / m², in groups of -9no. of like species Acer campestre 0% Alnus glutinosa 0% Corylus avellana 5% Prunus avium 0% Prunus spinosa 0% Sambucus nigra 0% Viburnum opulus 0% Quercus robur 5% Climbers - /linear m Parthenocissus henryana 0% Parthenocissus quinquefoli 0% Hedera helix 0% Shrub transplant planting All to be 60-90cm height transplants, planted at a density of.5no. / m², in groups of 5-5no. of like species Cornus sanguinea Viburnum opulus Ilex aquifolium 5no. Quercus robur 0-5cm C/S Existing Trees to be retained ref:a06 ref: Meadow Mixture for Wetlands Emorsgate mixture of woodland EM8 sown at a rate of g/m²or similar and approved Wild Flowers Achillea millefolium 0.5 Achillea ptarmica 0. Betonica officinalis Centaurea nigra.5 Filipendula ulmaria Galium verum.5 Geum rivale 0. Leucanthemum vulgare 0.6 Lotus pedunculatus 0.8 Plantago lanceolata Primula veris 0. Prunella vulgaris.5 Ranunculus acris.5 Rhinanthus minor.5 Rumex acetosa.5 Sanguisorba officinalis Silene flos-cuculi 0. Succisa pratensis 0.6 Vicia cracca Grasses Agrostis capillaris 0 Alopecurus pratensis Anthoxanthum odoratum Briza media Cynosurus cristatus Deschampsia cespitosa Festuca rubra Hordeum secalinum Schedonorus pratensis no. Malus Winter Gold 0-5cm C/S 6no Acer campestre 0-5cm C/S no. Alnus glutinosa 0-5cm C/S 5no. Malus Evereste 0-5cm C/S no. Platanus x hispanica 0-5cm C/S CUT LINE: REFER TO PLANTING PLAN CUT LINE: REFER TO PLANTING PLAN Revision Description Drawn by Checked by Date NOTE Xrefs Macgregor Smith - A B C draft issue draft RMA Phase BN RMA Submission Phase BN RMA Submission JR JR JR JR J JP GG GG A B To be read in conjunction with Macgregor Smith Base, Soft Specifications Please see notes attached at Drawing Notes Q ENG-AECOM-BXCR-ACM-AH-0-M-CE m 0m 0m project status title BXC Brent River Park Phase BN RMA Submission ature Park Reach Planting Plan - 0/0 drawn by checked by date JR JP.07.6 scale /00@A This drawing is protected by copyright. Contractors must check all dimensions on site. Only figure dimensions are to be worked from. Discrepancies must be reported to architect before proceeding. Christopher House, - High Street, Bath, BA 5AQ Tel: enquiries@macgregorsmith.co.uk drawing No revision C

58 .0 EASTERN AND WESTERN RIVERSIDE PARK Planting Strategy The planting strategy aims to create a diverse replication of the native aquatic / marginal / terrestrial habitat typical of the River Brent, which is proposed to be implemented using some modern, bioengineered techniques e.g. Coir rolls. Above the :00 flood level, flowing swathes of new tree planting is proposed which evokes a waterside character and there are opportunities for colonisation under bridge where gaps in planting have been incorporated. The species lists have been developed in consultation with LBB and the EA with the intention that the whole of the stretch of the River Brent flows as a continuous habitat. Coir roll General meadow mix Marginal planting Tree/shrub planting above in00 flood level Basic meadow mix Path planting Shrub planting below in00 flood level Hedge Amenity grass Woodland planting Climbers Shrub transplants N BRENT CROSS LONDON - DESIGN DEVELOPMENT REPORT

59 .0 EASTERN AND WESTERN RIVERSIDE PARK Native Tree and Shrub Planting Tree planting above in00+cc fl Alnus glutinosa Populus nigra Quercus robur Salix alba 0-5cm C/S 0-5cm C/S 0-5cm Fthd 0-5 C/S Orchard Planting Malus Evereste 0-5 C/S Malus Winter Gold 0-5 C/S Malus Red Sentinel C/S 0-5 C/S Cornus sanguinea - Dogwood Corylus avellana - Hazel Alnus glutinosa - Alder Shrub planting below in00+cc fl Cornus sanguinea Corylus avellana Viburnum opulus Ilex aquifolium Salix caprea Salix cinerea.5-m M/S.0-.5m M/S.0-.5 M/S.0-.5m height.0-.5m height.0-.5m height Transplant shrub planting below in00+cc fl 60-90cm height transplants Cornus sanguinea Viburnum opulus Ilex aquifolium Salix cinerea - Grey Willow Salix caprea - Goat Willow Viburnum opulus - Guelder-rose Populus nigra - Black Poplar Quercus robur - Common Oak Malus Everest - Crab Apple BRENT CROSS LONDON - DESIGN DEVELOPMENT REPORT

60 .0 EASTERN AND WESTERN RIVERSIDE PARK Terrestrial Planting Terrestrial Mix C L in groups of 5 by species Bidens cernua 0% Cardamine pratensis 0% Deschampsia cespitosa 0% Dipsacus fullonum 0% Filipendula ulmaria 0% Juncus effusus 05% Juncus inflexus 05% Lotus pendunculatus 0% Lychnis flos cuculi 0% Lysimachia vulgaris 0% Scirpus sylvaticus 0% Dispacus fullonum - Wild Teasel Arrhenatherum elatius - False Oat-grass Deschampsia cepitosa - Tufted Hair-grass Path Mix 5/m² Arrheenatherum elatius 0% Cardamine pratensis 0% Carex pendula 0% Deschampsia cespitosa 0% Lychnis flos-cuculi 0% Dipsacus fullonum 0% Scirpus sylvaticus 0% Lysimachia vulgaris - Yellow Loosestrife Lotus pedunculatus - Greater Bird s-foot Filipendula ulmaria - Meadowsweet Carex pendula - Pendulous Sedge Cardamine pratensis - Cuckooflower Scirpus sylvaticus - Wood Club-rush BRENT CROSS LONDON - DESIGN DEVELOPMENT REPORT

61 .0 EASTERN AND WESTERN RIVERSIDE PARK Native Climbers Self-clinging climbers are proposed on a number of the walls along the Brent Riverside Park to help soften the environment and provide habitat for biodiversity. Typical species include: per linear meter Parthenocissus henryana Parthenocissus quinquefolia Hedera helix Hedera helix Parthenocissus henryana Parthenocissus quinquefolia BRENT CROSS LONDON - DESIGN DEVELOPMENT REPORT

62 .0 EASTERN AND WESTERN RIVERSIDE PARK Woodland Mixture General Meadow Mix Amenity Grass Mix Emorsgate EW This is a mixture of woodland wild flowers and grasses that will bloom in spring and early summer. This is a complete mix composed of 0% native wild flowers and 80% slow growing grasses and is suitable for sowing in moderately developed shade. Emorsgate Wildflower Meadow Mix EM This meadow mixture contains species that are characteristic of traditional meadows across a wide range of soil types. Emorsgate Wildflower Meadow Mix EM or similar and approved. British Seed House A9 grass seed mix Tough multipurpose mixture suitable for domestic lawns and commercial landscaping projects. It produces a fine even textured ground cover which maintains good all year greenness. British Seed House A9 grass seed mix or similar and approved. SPECIES COMMON NAME % WILDFLOWERS Alliaria petiolata Garlic Mustard Allium ursinum Ramsons 0.8 Betonica officinalis Betony.5 Campanula trachelium Nettle-leaved Bellflower 0.5 Digitalis purpurea Foxglove.6 Filipendula ulmaria Meadowsweet.5 Geum urbanum Wood Avens Hyacinthoides non-scripta Bluebell Primula vulgaris Primrose 0. Silene dioica Red Campion.5 Silene flos-cuculi - (Lychnis floscuculi) Ragged Robin 0.5 Stachys sylvatica Hedge Woundwort Teucrium scorodonia Wood Sage 0 GRASSES Agrostis capillaris Common Bent 0 Anthoxanthum odoratum Sweet Vernal-grass (w) Brachypodium sylvaticum False Brome (w) 6 Cynosurus cristatus Crested Dogstail 0 Deschampsia cespitosa Tufted Hair-grass (w) Festuca rubra Slender creeping Red-fescue 0 Poa nemoralis Wood Meadow-grass 0 80 SPECIES COMMON NAME % WILDFLOWERS Achillea millefolium Yarrow 0.5 Centaurea nigra Common Knapweed Daucus carota Wild Carrot 0.5 Galium verum Lady's Bedstraw.5 Knautia arvensis Field Scabious Leucanthemum vulgare Oxeye Daisy Lotus corniculatus Birdsfoot Trefoil Plantago lanceolata Ribwort Plantain Primula veris Cowslip.5 Prunella vulgaris Selfheal 0. Ranunculus acris Meadow Buttercup Rhinanthus minor Yellow Rattle.5 Rumex acetosa Common Sorrel Trifolium pratense Wild Red Clover 0. 0 GRASSES Agrostis capillaris Common Bent 8 Cynosurus cristatus Crested Dogstail 0 Festuca rubra Slender-creeping Red-fescue 8 Phleum bertolonii Smaller Cat's-tail 80 SPECIES COMMON NAME % Corail Slender Creeping Red Fescue 0 Raisa Chewings Fescue 5 Escapade Perennial Ryegrass 0 Vesuvius Perennial Ryegrass 0 Highland Browntop Bent 5 Example of wildflower meadow BRENT CROSS LONDON - DESIGN DEVELOPMENT REPORT

63 .0 EASTERN AND WESTERN RIVERSIDE PARK Upper Marginals. Screening Mix - 5/m² Angelica sylvestris 0% Carex pendula 0% Epilobium hirsutum 0% Glyceria declinata 0% Juncus articulatus 0%. Shade Mix - 5/m² Asplenium scolopendrium 0% Carex pendula 0% Dryopteris filix-mas 0% Dryopteris dilatata 0% Helleborus foetidus 5% Osmunda regalis 5% Angelica sylvestris - Wild Angelica Juncus articulatus - Jointed Rush Carex pendula - Pendulous Sedge Epilobium hirsutum - Great Willowherb Glyceria declinata - Small Sweet-grass Asplenium scolopendrium - Hart s-tongue Fern Dryopteris filix-mas - Common Fern Helleborus foetidus - Stinking Hellebore Osmunda regalis - Royal Fern BRENT CROSS LONDON - DESIGN DEVELOPMENT REPORT

64 .0 EASTERN AND WESTERN RIVERSIDE PARK Upper Marginals. General Mix (Pink Colour Mix) - 5/m² Cardamine pratensis 5% Glyceria declinata 5% Juncus articulatus 5% Lychnis flos cuculi 0% Lythrum salicaria 0% Veronica catenata 5%. General Mix (White Colour Mix) - 5/m² Angelica sylvestris 0% Cardamine pratensis 0% Carex pendula 0% Filipendula ulmaria 0% Glyceria declinata 0% Juncus articulatus 0% Veronica catenata 0% Lychnis flos cuculi - Ragged-Robin Lythrum salicaria - Purple Loosestrife Cardamine pratensis - Cuckoo Flower Veronica catenata - Water Speedwell Carex pendula - Weeping Sedge Glyceria declinata - Plicate Sweet-grass Juncus articulatus - Jointed Rush Angelica sylvestris - Wild Angelica Filipendula ulmaria - Meadowsweet BRENT CROSS LONDON - DESIGN DEVELOPMENT REPORT

65 .0 EASTERN AND WESTERN RIVERSIDE PARK Marginal & Aquatic planting Coir Roll Pre-established 00mm diameter rolls manufactured by Salix or similar and approved. Standard Mix - Carex acutiformis 0% Juncus effusus 0% Lythrum salicaria 0% Iris pseudacorus 0% Phalaris arundinacea 0% Lower Marginal/Aquatic Mixes Juncus effusus - Soft Rush Phalaris arundinacea - Reed Canarygrass Carex acutiformis - Lesser Pond-Sedge. Colour Mix - 5/m² Eleocharis palustris 5% Iris pseudacorus 5% Glyceria maxima 5% Juncus articulatus 5%. Grassy Mix - 5/m² Butomus umbellatus 0% Carex riparia 0% Phragmites australis 0% Iris pseudacorus - Yellow Iris Eleocharis palustris - Common Spike Rush Glyceria maxima - Plicate Sweet-grass Butomus umbellatus -Flowering Rush Carex riparia - Greater Pond Sedge Phragmites australis - Common Reed BRENT CROSS LONDON - DESIGN DEVELOPMENT REPORT

66 Appendix G: Biodiversity Strategy Refer to section 5.9 of the Central Brent Riverside Park Design Development Report, document reference G57

67 .0 EASTERN AND WESTERN RIVERSIDE PARK Biodiversity Summary of Biodiversity elements Phase BN Phase AN The Brent Riverside Park aims to deliver a rich mosaic of habitats offering opportunities for wildlife and nature conservation across the park. Exact placement of ecological features to be confirmed by a suitably experienced Ecologist.. Re-meander the River Brent and plant within the river channel. Creation of wetland habitats within the river corridor. Native planting thickening the riparian habitat. Limited native tree and scrub planting throughout the Site to widen and strengthen the green corridor 5. Native wildflower grassland creation along the river corridor 6. Bird and bat boxes mounted on or included within the bridges and vertical walls 7. Planting on the vertical face of retaining structure 8. Invasive species ensure the removal or suitable treatment Bat Tube FR Bat Box FFH Bat Roost FQ Kingfisher Tunnel Kingfisher Perch 0 Sand Martin Tunnels Sparrow Terraces SP Starling Nest Boxes S Sparrow Terraces SP Starling Nest Boxes S Kingfisher Tunnel Common Bird Nest Boxes B Bat Box FFH Bat Roost FQ Log pile Insect hotel Brick Nest Box Type Log pile Insect hotel Timber fender N BRENT CROSS LONDON - DESIGN DEVELOPMENT REPORT

68 .0 EASTERN AND WESTERN RIVERSIDE PARK Ecological Enhancements Wildlife boxes should be provided on the site for bird and bat species and should be erected on new structures under guidance from a suitably trained ecologist, between September and February. The bird boxes should be checked each autumn (outside the breeding bird season) to clear out debris (where appropriate), ensure the boxes are still correctly located and in good condition and also to assess their success rate or whether the boxes need repositioning. The monitoring of bat boxes should be done via appropriate equipment for working at height, using an endoscope to check the boxes for signs of bats or by conducting a dusk emergence and/or dawn re-entry survey. Any boxes can be replaced in the autumn to be in place for the following activity season. The bat boxes are relatively maintenance free: if required (e.g. by the local planning authority) an ecologist with a bat licence can monitor successful use of bat boxes (e.g. during the first 5 years). Product image Species All bat species. Rear compartment designed for big bat species such as Noctule Bats: Daubenton s bat, Common Pipistrelle & Soprano Pipistrelle Bats: Daubenton s bat, Common Pipistrelle & Soprano Pipistrelle House Sparrow, Passer domesticus Product Schwegler FFH Bat Roost Schwegler FR Bat Tube Schwegler FQ Bat Roost Schwegler SP Sparrow Terraces Number 6 Installation They will be affixed to bridge abutments and river walls facing south-west to south-east, away from direct light spill. Four supports which are built into the semi-circular rear surface ensure the box is stable in windy weather. They will be embedded/rendered into footbridge abutments and river walls facing south-west to southeast, away from direct light spill. They will be affixed to bridge abutments and river walls facing south-west to south-east, away from direct light spill. Installation of the FQ is achieved using the four screws and plugs provided. The back panel is initially screwed onto the wall (using four screws) and then the front panel is attached to this. It can easily be attached to most types of external brick, timber or concrete. Attached to or embedded within concrete river walls and bridge abutments facing between north and east. BRENT CROSS LONDON - DESIGN DEVELOPMENT REPORT

69 .0 EASTERN AND WESTERN RIVERSIDE PARK Ecological Enhancements Wildlife boxes should be provided on the site for bird and bat species and should be erected on new structures under guidance from a suitably trained ecologist, between September and February. The bird boxes should be checked each autumn (outside the breeding bird season) to clear out debris (where appropriate), ensure the boxes are still correctly located and in good condition and also to assess their success rate or whether the boxes need repositioning. The monitoring of bat boxes should be done via appropriate equipment for working at height, using an endoscope to check the boxes for signs of bats or by conducting a dusk emergence and/or dawn re-entry survey. Any boxes can be replaced in the autumn to be in place for the following activity season. The bat boxes are relatively maintenance free: if required (e.g. by the local planning authority) an ecologist with a bat licence can monitor successful use of bat boxes (e.g. during the first 5 years). Product image Species Starling Common bird species such as Blue Tit and Great Tit Range of small birds Kingfisher and Sand Martin Product Starling Nest Box S Schwegler B Bird Nest Box Schwegler Brick Nest Box Type Schwegler Kingfisher and Sand Martin Nest Tunnel Number 0 6 Kingfisher & 0 Sand Martin Installation Affixed to bridge abutments and River walls facing a north and east direction Affixed to bridge abutments facing a north and east direction Attached to or embedded within concrete walls facing between north and east. Kingfisher tunnels will be provided within bare vertical river banks within Reach and. They will be installed approximately.5-m above the normal water level. Pairs of tunnels will be space at least 70cm apart. Reach has been chosen given this will be the shallowest part of the realigned River Brent. Reach may not be as favourable but installing additional tunnels here will provide further nesting opportunities for kingfishers. Sand Martin tunnels will be provided within bare vertical river banks within Reach. They will be installed at least m above the normal water level and spaced 0.m between each tunnel entrance. Reach has been chosen given this will be the deepest part of the realigned River Brent. BRENT CROSS LONDON - DESIGN DEVELOPMENT REPORT

70 .0 EASTERN AND WESTERN RIVERSIDE PARK Ecological Enhancements Wildlife boxes should be provided on the site for bird and bat species and should be erected on new structures under guidance from a suitably trained ecologist, between September and February. The bird boxes should be checked each autumn (outside the breeding bird season) to clear out debris (where appropriate), ensure the boxes are still correctly located and in good condition and also to assess their success rate or whether the boxes need repositioning. The monitoring of bat boxes should be done via appropriate equipment for working at height, using an endoscope to check the boxes for signs of bats or by conducting a dusk emergence and/or dawn re-entry survey. Any boxes can be replaced in the autumn to be in place for the following activity season. The bat boxes are relatively maintenance free: if required (e.g. by the local planning authority) an ecologist with a bat licence can monitor successful use of bat boxes (e.g. during the first 5 years). Product image Species Kingfisher and Sand Martin Terrestrial Invertebrates Terrestrial Invertebrates Aquatic Invertebrates & Fish Product Kingfisher Perch Log Piles Insect Hotel Timber fenders (egg laying strips / gravel substrate within timber fenders) Number Numerous Numerous Installation Solid timber posts near to nest tunnel entrances in Reach at river edge amongst marginal planting. Amongst vegetated habitats within the Western and Eastern Roundabouts. Screening via scrub planting might be required to deter public access / bonfire attempts. Provided at the river edge along Reach, Western roundabout and within Nature Park ideally position amongst vegetated habitats with a formal information board nearby. Fenders to be attached to river walls, below the water level, in Reach. BRENT CROSS LONDON - DESIGN DEVELOPMENT REPORT