As well as checking drains on the new road, a vigil had to be kept on the drains by the balancing pond. As building work on the new road continued, a roundabout at the north end was laid containing (TBC) more drains. These drains too were 'de-membrained' and rafted. In total some 50 (TBC) drains were now being patrolled by the group. More adults were being rescued from drains on the north roundabout as activity reduced nearer the balancing pond.

CONCLUSIONS
The 20mm mesh size was found to be ineffective in stopping adults falling into the drains and is not recommended.

The use of 10mm wire mesh is likely to reduce adult mortality well after the end of the main migrations. Other animals can also benefit from the added protection provided that ramps can be formed successfully. Ideally, the mesh should be left in the drains long term, but this may not be practical where debris accumulates. The wire mesh stood up to daily removal and refitting for the rescue of juveniles. A £25.00 roll of mesh was sufficient for 30 drains.

Use of polystyrene rafts greatly reduces amphibian mortality in the drains. Polystyrene sheet is easily obtainable and cheap. The rafts do discolour after a while but can be easily replaced. Where the drain water level is up to the side pipe, rafting can help low numbers of amphibians survive for several days in a drain; the chances of survival for 400 juveniles in one drain may be less than this. Most dead adults found during the juvenile migration were found in drains that had no rafts. Rafting and meshing does reduce the frequency with which checks need to be made on drains.

Ramps combined with kerb humps could provide a rescue solution for adult amphibians where high levels of traffic make drain rescue difficult.

The fitting of kerb humps must be a priority for next year's toad lift. The inability of amphibians (both adults and juveniles) to climb the kerbs is the major reason for such high concentrations of these animals falling into drains. Their natural instinct to migrate means that they follow the edge of the kerb until they encounter a drain. With kerb humps placed close to drains only those amphibians heading directly for drains are likely to fall in. Kerb humps can be made from ready mixed concrete and is a task easily undertaken by volunteers. Kerb humps would be a permanent fixture.

Ladders, combined with ramps and kerb humps could provide a rescue solution for adult amphibians where high levels of traffic make drain rescue difficult.

The cost of metal drain covers is relatively high and they are also heavy. 26 would be required for the new road. Use of upturned rubber backed carpet tiles has been suggested as a cheaper alternative and could be considered for use on the new road and possibly the swimming pool car park, in preparation for next years toad lift. Some experimentation would be required to determine the durability of the suggested material. Drain covers are a temporary fixture, only being used during the migrations.

Overall, having implemented the protective measures described, death rates from adult and juvenile amphibians were seen to be extremely low.

RECOMMENDATIONS
Volunteers next year will have the additional task of collecting amphibians from the toad tunnel guide fencing by the new road. These recommendations are intended to minimise the number of volunteer hours required to ensure  minimal disruption to adult and juvenile migrations. The new road will also be open to traffic.

Kerb Humps
Kerb humps should be laid on the new road and far roundabout, swimming pool car park, Saxon Gate roundabout and road to Dunton to assist with natural migrations and to reduce the numbers of amphibians falling down drains.

Drain Covers
During the migration periods temporary drain covers should be fitted to lessen the drain work necessary for volunteers. Drain covers should be flexible and lightweight to allow continued monitoring of covered drains, side pipes still provide a means of entry for amphibians. Selected drains on the new road and far roundabout, swimming pool car park and roundabout and the road to Dunton should be considered for covering. By using a cheaper material this may be possible if permission can be obtained by the highway authorities.

Rafts and Mesh
As many drains as possible should be rafted. Meshing of drains should be undertaken where traffic is heaviest and be complementary to kerb humps.