Mechanical control of scrub at Saltfleetby-Theddlethorpe Dune NNR

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Site location: Churchill south, Saltfleetby-Theddlethorpe Dunes National Nature Reserve Brief Methodology c.500 metres of ground preparation through scrub clearance and for installation of a new fence line (not included in specs) by root pulling, chain sawing and burning on the brash. and 2 (ha) of steep bank copes of scrubs map available on demande. The contractor is to advise the best suitable route, and the map location is only an indication of the preferred line. When pulling the root is unsuitable due to access limitation, softening of the ground or protected species presence (badger/bat) the contractor will chainsaw and remove to burn or leave it in situ if agreed by Natural England. Pilling brash and burning in a burn pit dug by contractor at a location confirmed by NE and methodology provided at submission. The contractor is to commission an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) engineer to carry out a watching brief. The contractor must meet on the site with Natural England prior to quoting for this work The contractor will advise what is their preferred vehicular access route, vehicle must be low ground pressure. An Ecological Clerk of Work (ECoW) will be employed by the contractor for this work. Badger present in the area The work will be undertaken in a public access zone, the contractor must provide signage, bank's person at entry. Contractor to attend a site induction and sign the site rules Access ruts created by the contractor whilst on site must be rolled out and any damage to the site infrastructure replaced like for like by the end of works, subject to Delphine Suty's approval.