Tayside Biodiversity - Tayside Biodiversity Action Plan - Farmland Action for Biodiversity
ACTION FOR BIODIVERSITY
  Action - Wet Grassland Deliverers To take place by Meets
Objective No.
    Lead
Partners		 Partners 02 03 04 05 06 07 11 16  
    Action - Calcareous and Base-Rich Grassland (inc. Limestone Pavement) Deliveries  
               
LBAP Ref. A Policy and legislation                      
F1 1 Complete SAC consultation and designation (consultation to be completed by 2004 - designation depends on EU). SNH       *           i
LBAP Ref. B Site safeguard and management                      
F1 1 Ensure that SSSIs are managed sympathetically and where necessary Management Agreements entered into - UK HAP target. Natural Care target of 75% under 'assured management' by 2004, and 85% by 2007. SNH       *     *     ii
F1 2 Maintain grassland survey (to determine the extent and quality of calcareous grasslands throughout Tayside) in the desired survey programme for P&K SNH       * *         iii
F1 3 Liase with FC when requested to do so to ensure this rare habitat type is not lost to tree planting or natural regeneration of woodlands by ensuring that WGS/WPS applications are checked against species-rich grasslands identified on the Breadaldane ESA audits (by 2009). FC SNH SAC FWAG SWT NTS SNW SEERAD           *     iv
F1 4 Help achieve UK HAP target of favourable condition for at least 75% of calcareous grassland by approving proposals for favourable management under agri-environment schemes. SNH SAC FWAG SWT SEERAD     *           v
F1 5 Help encourage the restoration of degraded calcareous grasslands where they buffer or link small or discontinuous sites (by 2009). SAC FWAG SEERAD           *      
F1 6 Consider any bid to set up a project to restore a number of degraded sites and monitor restoration projects to identify successful techniques (by 2009). SNH SEERAD           *      
LBAP Ref. C Species management and protection                      
                           
LBAP Ref. D Advisory                      
F1 1 Encourage landowners with calcareous grassland to apply for RSS and manage the grasslands sympathetically. SAC FWAG     * * * * * * * vi
F1 2 Help provide information on the RSS to landowners with calcareous grassland (by 2009). SAC FWAG SEERAD           *      
LBAP Ref. E Research and monitoring                      
F1 1 Provide information on SSSIs and SACs managed under agri-environment schemes (by 2009). SNH (SSSIs and SACs) SAC FWAG SEERAD (agri-env schemes )           *     vii
F1 2 Investigate the feasibility of setting up a project to restore a number of degraded sites and monitor restoration projects to identify successful techniques. SNH SEERAD SAC FWAG     * * * * * * ix
F1 3 Monitor and review this plan - ensure this plan is being delivered annually and in detail after 5 years. TBP   * * * * * * * * x
LBAP Ref. F Promotion and Awareness-raising                      
F1 1 Work with other organisations to identify and establish a demonstration site, with special linkage to agri-environment schemes, to develop and illustrate best management practice. SAC SNH SEERAD FWAG     *           xi
  2 Help with the organisation of a series of farm walks/training days for farmers, advisors etc. SAC FWAG SEERAD     *            
  Action - Farm Buildings Deliverers To take place by Meets
Objective No.
    Lead
Partners		 Partners 02 03 04 05 06 07 11 16  
LBAP Ref. A Policy and legislation                      
F2 1 Work with Angus, Dundee and Perth and Kinross Councils to ensure that legal obligations regarding protected species are met. SNH PKC DCC AC RSPB Bat Groups   * * * * * * * i
F2 2 Develop and run a series of seminars for planners on the legal responsibilities of planning departments and also to encourage building designs which can encourage wildlife. TBP SNH NTS RSPB Bat Groups   * * * *       i, ii
F2 3 Encourage wildlife-friendly features to be incorporated into Farm Business Development Scheme (FBDS) applications fro the conversion of redundant farm buildings. FBDS Project Officers SAC FWAG     *           viii
LBAP Ref. B Site safeguard and management                      
F2 1 Organise a survey to determine which farm buildings are utilised by Barn owls. Barn Owl Interest Group NTS SAC FWAG * * *           iv
F2 2 Investigate the possibility of a grant scheme for maintaining/enhancing farm buildings used by Barn owls. Barn Owl Interest Group SNH SAC FWAG RSPB   * * * *       v
F2 3

(i) Encourage landowners to provide alternative roosting sites/nesting sites when building work is being undertaken.

(ii) Produce an awareness-raising leaflet

 PKC DCC AC TBP SNH Bat Groups   * * * * * * * vi
LBAP Ref. C Species management and protection                      
F2                          
LBAP Ref. D Advisory                      
F2 1 Provide advice to landowners and encourage them to retain/create suitable foraging habitat close to farm buildings (rough grass, hedges, trees, ponds, puddles, etc.). SAC FWAG SWT SNH * * * * * * * * vii
LBAP Ref. E Research and monitoring                      
F2 1 Monitor the implementations of this plan; ensure this plan is being delivered annually and review in detail after 5 years. TBP     * * * * * * *  
LBAP Ref. F Promotion and awareness-raising                      
  1 Work with companies constucting new farm buildings (e.g. Knapp Algo) to incorporate nest sites ledges etc. into new farm buildings. These could be self contained so as to comply with Farm Assurance Schemes. SAC RSPB FWAG SNH   * * * *       iii
  2 Develop a project to increase farmers' awareness of the potential threats posed by the use of rodenticides around farm buildings (particularly second generation rodenticides). SAC FWAG     * * *         ix
  3 Develop a project to encourage farmers to use waste grain/tailings to feed birds during the winter months. RSPB SAC FWAG     * * * * * *   x
  Action - Hedgerows and Treelines Deliverers To take place by Meets
Objective No.
    Lead
Partners		 Partners 02 03 04 05 06 07 11 16  
LBAP Ref. A Policy and Legislation                      
F3 1 Where appropriate make available information on grant-aid for management, creation and restoration of hedgerows. FWAG SAC SEERAD SNH * * * * * * * *  
F3 2 Investigate the implimentation of legislation to protect hedgerows and prevent further decline in length or quality. SNH   * * * *          
LBAP Ref. B Site safeguard and management                      
F3 1 Encourage the use of agri-environment schemes to plant new hedges where appropriate. NFUS SLF FWAG SAC SNH * * * * * * * *  
F3 2 Encourage appropriate management of hedgerows including less frequent cutting and the restoration of gappy hedges. FWAG SAC SLF NFUS * * * * * * * *  
LBAP Ref. C Species management and protection                      
F3                          
LBAP Ref. D Advisory                      
F3 1 Ensure adequate advice is available to all landowners on grants and best practice. FWAG SAC   * * * * * * * *  
F3 2 Ensure training and advice is available to farmers, land managers and operators carrying out hedge cutting. TBP   * * * * * * * *  
LBAP Ref. E Research and monitoring                      
F3 1 Identify the true extent and quality of hedgerows in Tayside and monitor hedgerow decline and new planting. SNH TBP * * * *          
F3 2 Monitor and review this plan - ensure this plan is being delivered annually and in detail after 5 years. TBP   * * * * * * * *  
LBAP Ref. F Promotion and awareness-raising                      
  1 Promote the importance of hedges and treelines through all advisory groups and interested organisations. TBP   * * * * * * * *  
  Action - Stone Dykes Deliverers To take place by Meets
Objective No.
    Lead
Partners		 Partners 02 03 04 05 06 07 11 16  
LBAP Ref. A Policy and Legislation                      
F4 1 Where appopriate continue to make available information on grant aid for restoration of dykes. FWAG SAC SEERAD SNH * * * * * * * *  
LBAP Ref. B Site safeguard and management                      
F4 1 Encourage the use of agri-environment schemes to restore dykes where appropriate. NFUS SLF FWAG SAC SNH * * * * * * * *  
LBAP Ref. C Species management and protection                      
F4                          
LBAP Ref. D Advisory                      
F4 1 Ensure adequate advice is available to all landowners on grants and best practice. FWAG SAC SNH * * * * * * * *  
LBAP Ref. E Research and monitoring                      
F4 1 Examine future plans to identify decline in amount of drystone dykes as well as levels of reconstruction. SNH DSWA   * * * *          
  2 Monitor and review this plan - ensure this plan is being delivered annually and in detail after 5 years. TBP   * * * * * * * *  
LBAP Ref. F Promotion and awareness-raising                      
F4 1 Promote the importance of stone dykes through advisory groups and interested organisations. TBP   * * * * * * * *  
  Action - Wet Grassland Deliverers To take place by Meets
Objective No.
    Lead
Partners		 Partners 02 03 04 05 06 07 11 16  
LBAP Ref. A Policy and Legislation                      
F5 1 Complete SAC and pSAC consultation and designation processes for all currently identified areas. SNH SE EU *                
F5 2 Following a surveyof wet grassland ( see Research and Monitoring) designate important sites as local Wildlife Sites and incorporate them into the planning system. SNH SWT, SEPA, PKC, AC DCC         *        
F5 3 Ensure all regional planning documents take full account of wet grassland as a habitat of potential national and international importance. SNH PKC AC DCC * * * * * *     I
LBAP Ref. B Site safeguard and management                      
F5 1 Oppose development or other proposed activities that threaten loss or damage to this habitat. PKC DCC AC SEPA SWT RSPB SNH * * * * * *     I
F5 2 Help raise awareness of the need for appropriate management and restoration of wet grassland through whole farm plans and prescriptions for incentive schemes such as RSS and its successors. FWAG SAC SEPA SEERAD * * * * * * * * 1,3,4
F5 3 Prioritise management actions on a site-by-site basis following audit and survey of site conditions TBP     *             All
LBAP Ref. C Species management and protection                      
F5                          
LBAP Ref. D Advisory                      
F5 1 Visit all landowners and land managers who have examples of wet grassland. Advise them about management which could be carried out to maintain and enhance this habitat. SAC FWAG RSPB     *           1,5
LBAP Ref. E Research and monitoring                      
F5 1 Survey wet grassland areas in the region and use the data obtained to identify areas where restoration is possible and to act as a baseline for wet grassland to be surveyed every 5 years. SNH SWT SAC FWAG PKC DCC AC   *              
F5 2 Monitor the delivery of this plan yearly and in detail every 5 years. TBP   * * * * * * * *  
F5 3 Ensure all data collected for this plan is shared with a Biological Records Centre. TBP   * * * * * * * *  
LBAP Ref. F Promotion and awareness-raising                      
F5 1 Identify farms where there is sympathetic management for wet grassland. Conduct a series of farmwalks/open days/training events for other farmers, advisers and anyone else who may be interested. SAC FWAG SWT * * * * *       1,5
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