Burnham Beeches Management Plan 2010 - the City of London ...
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4.3.10 Utilities<br />
Any maintenance or replacement <strong>of</strong> underlying<br />
pipe work for water, gas and o<strong>the</strong>r utilities will<br />
need careful management to minimise damage<br />
to <strong>the</strong> <strong>Beeches</strong>. It is essential that habitat and<br />
o<strong>the</strong>r work do not inadvertently damage<br />
underground services.<br />
Target: to ensure <strong>the</strong> precise location and<br />
details <strong>of</strong> all utility lines are known and<br />
maintained to <strong>the</strong> correct standard.<br />
Achieved by: locating, marking on maps<br />
and liaison with relevant utility companies.<br />
4.3.11 Geology/Hydrology<br />
The hydrology <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burnham</strong> <strong>Beeches</strong> has been<br />
well studied in <strong>the</strong> past because <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> gravel<br />
quarry just to <strong>the</strong> south at East <strong>Burnham</strong>. While<br />
<strong>the</strong> quarry is still functional <strong>the</strong> operator has a<br />
responsibility to monitor ground water levels in<br />
and adjacent to <strong>Burnham</strong> <strong>Beeches</strong> and ensure<br />
<strong>the</strong>re is no negative impact. The results are<br />
discussed at <strong>the</strong> regular gravel liaison meetings<br />
attended by <strong>City</strong> staff.<br />
Water quality and quantity may be issues <strong>of</strong><br />
concern in <strong>the</strong> future.<br />
Target: no significant avoidable harmful<br />
changes to <strong>the</strong> hydrological regime.<br />
Achieved by: ensuring consultation and<br />
participation in hydrological issues related<br />
to <strong>the</strong> quarry and taking expert advice if and<br />
when necessary.<br />
4.3.12 Emergency planning<br />
It is essential that plans are in place to deal with<br />
unexpected emergencies, including fires.<br />
Target: ensure emergency plans are<br />
available for instant use.<br />
Achieved by: review at least every 3 years.<br />
4 objectives & actions - estate assets & legal issues<br />
4.3.13 O<strong>the</strong>r legal obligations<br />
The legal status given by<br />
<strong>the</strong> SSSI and SAC status<br />
means that Natural<br />
England needs to give<br />
permission for actions<br />
not specifically detailed<br />
in <strong>the</strong> management plan.<br />
Any plans or projects<br />
that may cause a<br />
significant adverse<br />
impact to <strong>the</strong> site are<br />
subject to an<br />
Appropriate Assessment<br />
(whe<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong>y are carried out by <strong>the</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>London</strong> or a third party).<br />
Target: to ensure all legal requirements are<br />
fulfilled.<br />
Achieved by: meeting with Natural England,<br />
<strong>the</strong> police and o<strong>the</strong>r relevant authorities,<br />
and contributing information where<br />
appropriate.<br />
Target: to ensure no preventable harm to<br />
<strong>the</strong> habitat and species protected in<br />
<strong>Burnham</strong> <strong>Beeches</strong>.<br />
Achieved by: working with Natural England<br />
to ensure monitoring is carried out and<br />
work commissioned (where appropriate) to<br />
achieve this.<br />
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