Source of advice |
Categories |
Linked habitats |
Linked species |
Advice title and description |
Documents available for download |
| Ancient and/or species-rich hedgerows |
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Hedgerows |
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Untitled advice
The second edition of the Hedgerow Survey Handbook is now available which sets out a standard way of recording hedgerows.
Copies of the Handbook and accompanying forms can be downloaded from the Defra website:
http://www.defra.gov.uk/farm/environment/landscape/hedgerows.htm#Handbook />
Hard copies of the Handbook are also available through the Natural England enquiry service by emailing enquiries@naturalengland.org.uk
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| Arabis glabra (Tower Mustard) |
Planning,
Policy,
General (e.g. leaflet for the public),
Licensing,
Management,
Survey,
Research |
Calcareous grassland,
Lowland dry acid grassland |
Arabis glabra (Tower Mustard) |
Tower Mustard
Species briefing sheet |
Tower Mustard
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| Atrina fragilis (Fan Mussel) |
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Atrina fragilis (Fan Mussel) |
Untitled advice
In areas where fanshells are found - local BAP practitioners should make steps to protect the seabed around the species. |
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| Burhinus oedicnemus (Stone Curlew) |
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Lowland calcareous grassland,
Lowland dry acid grassland,
Lowland heathland |
Burhinus oedicnemus (Stone Curlew) |
LBAP advice
There are detailed RSPB/NE stone-curlew recovery projects organised by the species Lead Partner in each of the main areas for stone-curlews in England. These projects;
involve direct species protection measures for stone-curlews nesting on farmland,
provide advice and assistance to farmers on the habitat requirements of this species and the vital role that measures such as set aside and the Environmental Stewardship Scheme can play,
carry out key research, survey and monitoring actions.
In addition one key private estate organises its own stone-curlew conservation work.
There is therefore no current need for LBAPs in the core range of this species to carry out species specific work for this bird.
However, all LBAPs in these areas could assist the conservation of this species by encouraging the creation or restoration of areas of semi-natural habitat (principally chalk downland, Breck heathland and acid grassland). Such habitat should be short (less than 2 cm average vegetation height), with patches of bare or open ground, on free draining soils and closely grazed by sheep and/or rabbits. further information on habitat requirements for this species can be obtained from the Lead Partner. |
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| Caprimulgus europaeus (Nightjar) |
Management |
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Caprimulgus europaeus (Nightjar) |
How can I encourage Nightjars?
On heathland
Ensure that a good proportion of old mature heather is retained with naturally occurring small gaps, in areas that are free from disturbance. How much old heather is left will vary by site, but 10–20% of the heather at this age, and distributed around the site should provide sufficient opportunities for nesting.
Where the heather is uniform and lacks gaps, uprooting two or three plants together can create one to two metre-square gaps. Cutting will have limited value, as the plants will re-grow relatively quickly. It is useful to create a number of such gaps in each area to provide a range of options for the nightjars to choose from – 100 per ha is equivalent to just 0.02%.
Keep a sparse scatter of trees as song or lookout posts – this will vary according to the character of the heath, but 10 trees per hectare is acceptable. Where mature or old heather is absent or scarce, dense bracken may provide alternative nest sites early in the breeding season, but these are often lost as the bracken grows. It is important to prevent the bracken spreading. Avoid mechanised bracken control wherever nightjars might be nesting. Manage access, where possible, by providing defined paths that lead visitors away from nightjar nesting areas and by encouraging dog owners to keep their dogs on leads during the breeding season.
In forestry clearings
Avoid mechanised management operations on clear-fells between May and September, when they may destroy nests. Following clear-felling, avoid rolling lop-and-top/brash – it provides shelter for nest sites. Ensure that there is a continuity of clear-fells greater than 2 ha in size. Where possible, create a waved or scalloped edge to the coup – this increases the length of foliage edge for feeding along.
Wherever possible, delay restocking to prolong the openness of the clearing. Less rigorous beating-up allows gaps to develop in mature forest stands. |
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| Centaurea cyanus (Cornflower) |
Planning,
Policy,
General (e.g. leaflet for the public),
Licensing,
Management,
Survey,
Research |
Arable field margins |
Centaurea cyanus (Cornflower) |
Cornflower
Species briefing sheet |
Cornflower
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| Cymru D / S Wales - Vale of Glamorgan local biodiversity action plan |
General (e.g. leaflet for the public),
Management |
Built environment - buildings and other urban structures,
Churchyards, cemeteries and burial grounds,
Gardens and allotments,
Golf courses,
School grounds (incl. playing fields and playgrounds),
Urban - brownfield/ wastelands/ derelict sites,
Urban - managed greenspaces,
Veteran and street trees |
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Make space for wildlife 01 - wildflower meadows
One of a series of leaflets acting as a basic guide to help members of the public create, enhance or manage local areas for wildlife |
Make space for wildlife 01 - wildflower meadows
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| Cymru D / S Wales - Vale of Glamorgan local biodiversity action plan |
General (e.g. leaflet for the public),
Management |
Built environment - buildings and other urban structures,
Churchyards, cemeteries and burial grounds,
Gardens and allotments,
Golf courses,
School grounds (incl. playing fields and playgrounds),
Urban - brownfield/ wastelands/ derelict sites,
Urban - managed greenspaces,
Veteran and street trees |
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Make space for wildlife 02 - birds
One of a series of leaflets acting as a basic guide to help members of the public create, enhance or manage local areas for wildlife |
Make space for wildlife 02 - birds
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| Cymru D / S Wales - Vale of Glamorgan local biodiversity action plan |
General (e.g. leaflet for the public),
Management |
Built environment - buildings and other urban structures,
Churchyards, cemeteries and burial grounds,
Gardens and allotments,
Golf courses,
School grounds (incl. playing fields and playgrounds),
Urban - brownfield/ wastelands/ derelict sites,
Urban - managed greenspaces,
Veteran and street trees |
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Make space for wildlife 03 - trees and hedges
One of a series of leaflets acting as a basic guide to help members of the public create, enhance or manage local areas for wildlife |
Make space for wildlife 03 - trees and hedges
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| Cymru D / S Wales - Vale of Glamorgan local biodiversity action plan |
General (e.g. leaflet for the public),
Management |
Built environment - buildings and other urban structures,
Churchyards, cemeteries and burial grounds,
Gardens and allotments,
Golf courses,
School grounds (incl. playing fields and playgrounds),
Urban - brownfield/ wastelands/ derelict sites,
Urban - managed greenspaces,
Veteran and street trees |
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Make space for wildlife 04 - insects
One of a series of leaflets acting as a basic guide to help members of the public create, enhance or manage local areas for wildlife |
Make space for wildlife 04 - insects
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| Cymru D / S Wales - Vale of Glamorgan local biodiversity action plan |
General (e.g. leaflet for the public),
Management |
Built environment - buildings and other urban structures,
Churchyards, cemeteries and burial grounds,
Gardens and allotments,
Golf courses,
School grounds (incl. playing fields and playgrounds),
Urban - brownfield/ wastelands/ derelict sites,
Urban - managed greenspaces,
Veteran and street trees |
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Make space for wildlife 05 - ponds
One of a series of leaflets acting as a basic guide to help members of the public create, enhance or manage local areas for wildlife |
Make space for wildlife 05 - ponds
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| Cymru D / S Wales - Vale of Glamorgan local biodiversity action plan |
General (e.g. leaflet for the public),
Management |
Built environment - buildings and other urban structures,
Churchyards, cemeteries and burial grounds,
Gardens and allotments,
Golf courses,
School grounds (incl. playing fields and playgrounds),
Urban - brownfield/ wastelands/ derelict sites,
Urban - managed greenspaces,
Veteran and street trees |
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Make space for wildlife 06 - mammals
One of a series of leaflets acting as a basic guide to help members of the public create, enhance or manage local areas for wildlife |
Make space for wildlife 06 - mammals
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| Cymru D / S Wales - Vale of Glamorgan local biodiversity action plan |
General (e.g. leaflet for the public),
Management |
Built environment - buildings and other urban structures,
Churchyards, cemeteries and burial grounds,
Gardens and allotments,
Golf courses,
School grounds (incl. playing fields and playgrounds),
Urban - brownfield/ wastelands/ derelict sites,
Urban - managed greenspaces,
Veteran and street trees |
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Make space for wildlife 07 - reptiles
One of a series of leaflets acting as a basic guide to help members of the public create, enhance or manage local areas for wildlife |
Make space for wildlife 07 - reptiles
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| Cymru D / S Wales - Vale of Glamorgan local biodiversity action plan |
General (e.g. leaflet for the public) |
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Vale of Glamorgan biodiversity newsletter
Biodiversity Matters is the newsletter of the Vale of Glamorgan biodiversity partnership, working to keep partners and the general public informed of their local action |
Vale of Glamorgan biodiversity newsletter
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| Damasonium alisma (Starfruit) |
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Damasonium alisma (Starfruit) |
Site Register
List of all UK sites with progress |
Site Register
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| Damasonium alisma (Starfruit) |
Planning,
Policy,
General (e.g. leaflet for the public),
Licensing,
Management,
Survey,
Research |
Built environment - buildings and other urban structures |
Damasonium alisma (Starfruit) |
Species briefing sheet
Species briefing sheet |
Species briefing sheet
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| Dianthus armeria (Deptford Pink) |
Planning,
Policy,
General (e.g. leaflet for the public),
Licensing,
Management,
Survey,
Research,
Funding |
Boundary and linear features,
Built environment - buildings and other urban structures,
Gardens and allotments,
Lowland calcareous grassland,
Urban - brownfield/ wastelands/ derelict sites |
Dianthus armeria (Deptford Pink) |
Deptford Pink
Species Briefing Sheet |
Deptford Pink
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| Dianthus armeria (Deptford Pink) |
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Dianthus armeria (Deptford Pink) |
Site Register
List of all Uk sites with progress |
Site Register
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| Fens |
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Lowland Fens |
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Fen sub-type 1 - poor fen in sumps and hollows
Map showing core areas of fen sub-type 1 - poor fen in sumps and hollows in England. |
Fen sub-type 1 - poor fen in sumps and hollows
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| Fens |
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Lowland Fens |
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Fen sub-type 2 - poor fen groundwater
Map showing core areas of fen sub-type 2 - poor fen groundwater in England. |
Fen sub-type 2 - poor fen groundwater
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| Fens |
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Lowland Fens |
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Fen sub-type 3 - rich fen groundwater
Map showing cores areas of fen sub-type 3 - rich fen groundwater in England. |
Fen sub-type 3 - rich fen groundwater
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| Fens |
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Lowland Fens |
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Fen sub-type 4 - petrifying springs
Map showing core areas of fen sub-type 4 - petrifying springs in England. |
Fen sub-type 4 - petrifying springs
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| Fens |
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Lowland Fens |
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Fen sub-type 5 - eutrophic fen
Map showing the distribution of fen sub-type 5 - eutrophic fen in England. |
Fen sub-type 5 - eutrophic fen
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| Fens |
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Lowland Fens |
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Fen sub-types 1 - 4
Map showing core areas of fen sub-types 1 - 4 in England. |
Fen sub-types 1 - 4
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| Fens |
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Lowland Fens,
Lowland raised bog |
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Priority areas for wetland conservation in England - Guidance
The Wetland HAP Group has produced guidance and a series of maps that identify priority areas for fens and lowland raised bog in England to aid wetland habitat implementation. |
Priority areas for wetland conservation in England - Guidance
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