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Modiolus modiolus beds
Plan status: Implementation underway

Vision statement
M. modiolus beds occur on four areas in Northern Ireland. Large beds occur in Strangford Lough and there is an extended bed off the Millisle/Ballywalter coastline. Smaller areas occur in Carlingford Lough and inside the Skerries at Portrush.

Targets
Code Text Status Assessment date Latest progress report  
4.1 Maintain the extent of M. modiolus beds in Northern Ireland. No report No report No report More >
4.2 Where appropriate, maintain the area of M. modiolus beds in favourable condition. No report No report No report More >
4.3 By 2020, improve the condition of as much as is practical, of the 1200ha of M. modiolus beds currently in unfavourable condition within Strangford Lough. No report No report No report More >

Actions
Code Text Start/End date Contacts
(lead shown bold)		 Status  
5.1.1 Ensure that policy and legislation governing the use of the marine environment take appropriate accounts of affect on the favourable condition and conservation interest of M. modiolus beds. 01/03/2005 - ongoing Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (Northern Ireland),
Northern Ireland Environment Agency		 Not started More >
5.1.2 Ensure the importance of M. modiolus beds are recognised and, where appropriate, site protection measures are included Development Plans and other strategies, including Local Biodiversity Action Plans (LBAPs). 01/03/2005 - ongoing Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (Northern Ireland),
Northern Ireland Environment Agency		 Not started More >
5.1.3 Continue to explore and maximise options for using statutory measures, aside from those specifically designed for nature conservation, to protect M. modiolus beds, where appropriate. 01/03/2005 - ongoing Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (Northern Ireland),
Northern Ireland Environment Agency		 Not started More >
5.1.4 By 2009, ensure that M. modiolus beds are properly recognised within River Basin Management Plans as required by the Water Framework Directive. 01/03/2005 - 31/12/2009 Northern Ireland Environment Agency Not started More >
5.1.5 By 2006, develop a policy position and advice regarding possible aggregate extraction and its impact on Northern Irish M. modiolus beds. 01/03/2005 - 31/12/2006 Northern Ireland Environment Agency Not started More >
5.2.1 By 2007, determine the extent of the resource within protected areas making sure to distinguish between different M. modiolus bed types. 01/03/2005 - 31/12/2007 Northern Ireland Environment Agency Not started More >
5.2.10 Ensure that nutrient stripping is instigated on all wastewater treatment works serving population equivalents of over 10,000 within designated sensitive areas within 7 years following the designation of a sensitive area, where this would contribute to the control of pollution marine environments. 01/03/2005 - ongoing Northern Ireland Environment Agency Not started More >
5.2.11 By 2006, determine a methodology to review discharge consents for designated sites to ensure that they are contributing to an adequate level of water quality. 01/03/2005 - 31/12/2006 Northern Ireland Environment Agency Not started More >
5.2.2 By 2006, identify M. modiolus beds that have been damaged or degraded and likely contributing factors. 01/03/2005 - 31/12/2006 Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (Northern Ireland),
Northern Ireland Environment Agency		 Not started More >
5.2.3 By 2005, consider the incorporation of the ecological requirements of the Northern Ireland HAP into inshore fishery management approaches. 01/03/2005 - 31/12/2005 Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (Northern Ireland),
Northern Ireland Environment Agency		 Not started More >
5.2.4 By 2009, establish the Water Quality Objectives consistent with both Good Ecological Status and the conservation objectives of marine protected areas, 01/03/2005 - 31/12/2009 Northern Ireland Environment Agency Not started More >
5.2.5 As required by WFD deliver the above Water Quality Objectives by 2015. 01/03/2005 - ongoing Northern Ireland Environment Agency Not started More >
5.2.6 By 2006, ensure that EHS staff dealing with Environmental Impact Assessment scoping and screening decisions have sufficient training and guidance to ensure that the scope of Environmental Impact Assessments fully take account of the needs of M. modiolus beds. 01/03/2005 - 31/12/2006 Northern Ireland Environment Agency Not started More >
5.2.7 By 2009, produce local nutrient control plans, involving all stakeholders, within the framework of river basin management plans. 01/03/2005 - 31/12/2009 Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (Northern Ireland),
Northern Ireland Environment Agency		 Not started More >
5.2.8 By 2005, review all registered standards for all wastewater treatment works. 01/03/2005 - 31/12/2005 Northern Ireland Environment Agency Not started More >
5.2.9 By 2005, carry out a review of sensitive areas (as specified in the EC UWWT Directive) and make further appropriate designations as required. 01/03/2005 - 31/12/2005 Northern Ireland Environment Agency Not started More >
5.3.1 By 2006, provide advice to key interests involved in the development of the marine environment, on the importance and sensitivity of M. modiolus beds and on minimising the impacts of plans and operations on M. modiolus beds. 01/03/2005 - 31/12/2006 Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (Northern Ireland),
Northern Ireland Environment Agency		 Not started More >
5.3.2 By 2007, ensure appropriate guidance and training is developed and provided to Planning Service in relation to Northern Ireland biodiversity action plan species (including M. modiolus) to ensure that infrastructure and coastal development plans which may have an impact are effectively brought to the attention of EHS. 01/03/2005 - 31/12/2007 Northern Ireland Environment Agency Not started More >
5.3.3 By 2006, to provide appropriate guidance to all relevant authorities with responsibility for the management of Northern Ireland marine environment and provide simple, clear advice on the management implications of Northern Ireland priority marine habitats. 01/03/2005 - 31/12/2006 Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (Northern Ireland),
Northern Ireland Environment Agency		 Not started More >
5.4.1 Further develop links with the Republic of Ireland and other European and Action plan process / Links to other plans organisations and programmes involved in developing the marine environment and promote the awareness of, and exchange of data and information relating to experience gained in research, management techniques, education and conservation strategies for the conservation of M. modiolus beds. 01/03/2005 - ongoing Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (Northern Ireland),
Northern Ireland Environment Agency		 Not started More >
5.4.2 Exchange information with experts in Ireland, UK and Europe on habitat distribution, the role in coastal ecosystems and the impacts of development. 01/03/2005 - ongoing Northern Ireland Environment Agency Not started More >
5.5.1 By 2007, develop standardised techniques for survey and monitoring of M. modiolus beds. 01/03/2005 - ongoing Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (Northern Ireland),
Northern Ireland Environment Agency		 Not started More >
5.5.2 By 2007, assess the distribution, extent and quality of beds of different types. This needs to include investigation of the associated flora and fauna in different conditions. 01/03/2005 - ongoing Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (Northern Ireland),
Northern Ireland Environment Agency		 Not started More >
5.5.3 By 2007, investigate the natural dynamics of M. modiolus beds. 01/03/2005 - ongoing Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (Northern Ireland),
Northern Ireland Environment Agency		 Not started More >
5.5.4 By 2005, assess the potential for recovery of beds after cessation of damaging activities. 01/03/2005 - ongoing Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (Northern Ireland),
Northern Ireland Environment Agency		 Not started More >
5.5.5 By 2006, carry out research into the factors, both natural and anthropogenic, which adversely affect M. modiolus beds to understand how these may be avoided or minimised. 01/03/2005 - ongoing Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (Northern Ireland),
Northern Ireland Environment Agency		 Not started More >
5.5.6 By 2006, establish an internal EHS protocol to ensure that all relevant information gathered on M. modiolus in surveys is passed to the Centre for Environmental Data and Recording (CEDaR) based at the Ulster Museum (and to other relevant centres). Encourage access to, and exchange of these records, by contributing to the National Biodiversity Network web-based catalogue of environmental information. 01/03/2005 - ongoing Northern Ireland Environment Agency Not started More >
5.5.7 By 2007, contribute and ensure Northern Ireland participation in relevant research on recruitment patterns, pathology, aggregation behaviour and predation. 01/03/2005 - ongoing Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (Northern Ireland),
Northern Ireland Environment Agency		 Not started More >
5.6.1 By 2006, implement at appropriate venues, such as the Ulster Museum, the Exploris Aquarium and coastal EHS Countryside Centres, 'flagship' programmes for achieving education, increased public awareness and appreciation of marine BAP habitat and species, including M. modiolus beds, in Northern Ireland. 01/03/2005 - 31/12/2006 Northern Ireland Environment Agency Not started More >


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