Wildlife & Traffic
10 Maintenance of ecological assets on transport linear infrastructure
Contents
Maintenance of cattle grids
INSPECTION TASKS
To check
- Elements are not broken or deformed.
- Ditches underneath are not overfull of sand.
- Cattle grid completely bridge the gap between each end of the fence
- Escape ramps from ditches are free of obstacles.
SPECIFIC MAINTENANCE TASKS
To do
- Regularly clean the ditch removing accumulations of rocks, sand or woody debris.
- Ensure grids are kept in good condition. Replace if needed.
- Remove any object placed on the ditch escape ramps that could prevent small fauna escaping if they fall into the ditch.
SCHEDULE
- Minimum: once a year, just before seasonal migrations or periods when target species movements are increased.
- More frequent inspection may be required in sections that are repeatedly damaged.
- Additional inspections should be planned following floods, strong winds, snow or other adverse weather events.
Maintenance of ecological assets on transport linear infrastructure