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Plan status: Implementation underway

Vision statement
S. bermudiana was first recorded in Northern Ireland at Derryvore, near Crom, Co. Fermanagh, in 1889. The Centre for Environmental Data and Recording (CEDaR) holds seventy seven records for S. bermudiana in Northern Ireland, 55 of which are recent (1987-2000). However, many of these records are from the same sites and show that the species is present as a presumed native species in five 10x10 km squares with sites concentrated around Lough Erne and Lough Melvin in Co. Fermanagh.

Targets
Code Text Status Assessment date Latest progress report  
4.1 Maintain the current range of S. bermudiana at 5 10x10 km squares. No report No report No report More >
4.2 By 2015, increase the range of S. bermudiana to 6 10x10 km squares No report No report No report More >

Actions
Code Text Start/End date Contacts
(lead shown bold)		 Status  
5.1.1          By 2007, review the coverage S. bermudiana sites within the cSAC, ASSI and NNR series and, if necessary, notify further sites to fill significant gaps. 01/04/2005 - 31/12/2007 Northern Ireland Environment Agency Not started More >
5.1.2          By 2008, ensure that important S. bermudiana sites are recognised and, where appropriate, site protection policies are included in statutory and non-statutory plans e.g. Development Plans and other strategic plans, including Local Biodiversity Action Plans (LBAPs). 01/04/2005 - 31/12/2008 Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (Northern Ireland),
Northern Ireland Environment Agency		 Not started More >
5.1.3 By 2007, ensure that agri-environment scheme prescriptions relevant/appropriate to S. bermudiana are contributing to maintaining and enhancing the population across Northern Ireland. 01/04/2005 - 31/12/2008 Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (Northern Ireland),
Northern Ireland Environment Agency		 Not started More >
5.1.4 By 2008, target positive management through MOSS, agri-environment schemes, the LBAP process and grant aid for biodiversity to secure favourable management on S. bermudiana sites. 01/04/2005 - 31/12/2008 Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (Northern Ireland),
Northern Ireland Environment Agency		 Not started More >
5.2.1 By 2006, produce conservation objectives for all statutory sites containing S. bermudiana. 01/04/2005 - 31/12/2006 Northern Ireland Environment Agency Not started More >
5.2.2 By 2009, secure favourable management of selected historical sites for S. bermudiana to encourage the recovery of these ‘extinct’ populations. 01/04/2005 - 31/12/2009 Northern Ireland Environment Agency Not started More >
5.3.1 By 2009, ensure that an appropriate selection of sites are managed in a manner that is beneficial to the conservation of S. bermudiana. 01/04/2005 - 31/12/2009 Northern Ireland Environment Agency Not started More >
5.4.1 By 2006, provide advice to land owners with S. bermudiana on their land about suitable management requirements of the species. 01/04/2005 - 31/12/2006 Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (Northern Ireland),
Northern Ireland Environment Agency		 Not started More >
5.4.2 By 2006, ensure that information on S. bermudiana in Northern Ireland is available to all those who could play a role in its conservation and recovery including competent authorities and environmental consultants involved in the preparation of Environmental Impact Assessments. 01/04/2005 - 31/12/2006 Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (Northern Ireland),
Northern Ireland Environment Agency		 Not started More >
5.5.1          Further develop links with the Republic of Ireland and other European and international organisations and programmes such as the European Environment Agency and the European Centre for Nature Conservation, to promote the exchange of information and experience in research, management techniques, education and conservation strategies. 01/04/2005 - ongoing Northern Ireland Environment Agency Not started More >
5.5.2 Coordinate actions with Republic of Ireland bodies on cross-border sites. 01/04/2005 - ongoing Northern Ireland Environment Agency Not started More >
5.6.1 By 2005, establish the distribution, abundance and viability of S. bermudiana. 01/04/2005 - 31/12/2005 Northern Ireland Environment Agency Not started More >
5.6.2 Periodically review monitoring protocols and condition assessment methodology for statutory sites with S. bermudiana. 01/04/2005 - ongoing Northern Ireland Environment Agency Not started More >
5.6.3 By 2008, research the ecology and genetics of S. bermudiana to determine the origin of the species and to further understand its presence and ecological requirements in Northern Ireland. 01/04/2005 - 31/12/2008 Northern Ireland Environment Agency Not started More >
5.6.4 Monitor habitat condition and management to ensure that optimal site management is achieved. 01/04/2005 - ongoing Northern Ireland Environment Agency Not started More >
5.6.5 By 2006, set in place a reporting and monitoring structure to encourage progress towards the delivery of the targets and the completion of actions identified in this plan. 01/04/2005 - 31/12/2006 Northern Ireland Environment Agency Not started More >
5.7.1 Raise awareness of S. bermudiana among the general public, volunteers, botanists and professional conservation workers and researchers e.g. by means of reports, publications, field meetings and presentation of research results at conferences. 01/04/2005 - ongoing Northern Ireland Environment Agency Not started More >


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