Rock wall

Removal of rocks destroys habitat for animals that live under or around rocks.

There may be a loss of thermoregulation opportunities for some animals if rocks are removed.

Removal of rocks causes a lack of substrate for some specialist cryptogams.

A loss of habitat may occur for species that live in shallow soils on top of partly buried rocks.

There is a loss of habitat for species that prefer wet-dry regimes associated with rock margins.

Physical destruction of plants and animals is caused when rocks are removed.

When rocks are removed, the increase in space available may lead to increased growth of weeds.

There is an increased risk of soil loss or compaction following disturbance associated with rock removal.