Tayside Biodiversity - Tayside Biodiversity Action Plan - Water - Standing Open Water - Action for Biodiversity

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  Action - Mesotrophic Lochs Deliverers To take place by Meets
Objective No.
    Lead
Partners		 Partners
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03
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06
07
11
16
  
LBAP
Ref.		 A Policy and legislation    
 
                
WW1 1 Ensure that all mesotrophic lochs meet EU
Directives in terms of designations for wildlife,
importance and/or quality.		 SNH SEPA           *       2
WW1 2 Following a survey of mesotrophic lochs
designate important sites as ‘Local Wildlife Sites’
as appropriate and incorporate them into the
planning system.		 SWT SNH PKC DCC AC           *     1
WW1 3 Contribute to the development of policies within
land use development plans to safeguard the
particular wildlife interest of mesotrophic lochs.		 PKC DCC AC SNH SEPA TBP   * * * * * * * 1,2
LBAP
Ref.		 B Site safeguard and management    
 
                
WW1 1 Ensure that all Tayside SSSI mesotrophic lochs
have a site management plan implemented
by 2005.		 SNH  
    *         1
LBAP
Ref.		 C Advisory    
 
                
WW1 1 Provide advice for managers and users of
mesotrophic lochs to promote the biodiversity
conservation of this habitat.		 TBP  
*
 * * * * * * * 1
LBAP
Ref.		 D Research and monitoring    
 
                
WW1 1 Review current water quality data to determine
current status of the Lowes chain of lochs.		 SEPA         *         2
WW1 2 Establish a monitoring programme to assess
long term trends in the nutrient status of
mesotrophic lochs in Tayside.		 SEPA         *         2
WW1 3 Monitor the delivery of the action plan yearly
and in detail every 5 years, starting in 2003.		 TBP     *              
WW1 4 Continue Site Condition Monitoring for SACs
and SSSIs.		 SNH  
*         *    
LBAP
Ref.		 E Promotion and awareness-raising    
 
                
WW1 1 Ensure widespread awareness of the biodiversity
significance of mesotrophic lochs by -
dissemination of literature provided by the UK
steering group.		 TBP  
    *         1
  Action - River and Burns Deliverers To take place by Meets
Objective No.
    Lead
Partners		 Partners
02
03
04
05
06
07
11
16
  
LBAP
Ref.		 A                        
WW2 1 Ensure that all statutory water quality and
discharge standards are maintained and where
necessary improved.		 SEPA Scottish Water         *         2
WW2 2 Seek to develop and promote policies to control
alien species and favour establishment of
appropriate native species.		 SEPA SNH PKC DCC AC Angling Groups DSFBs, Landowners       *         3
WW2 3 Develop policies to promote soft engineering of
rivers as an alternative to harder options.
Emphasise a presumption against further
culverting and promote re-opening of culverted
burns.		 PKC DCC AC SEPA SNH Scottish Water DSFBs *       *       1
WW2 4 Develop policies to ensure an agreed consistent
approach to in-river works, river channel and
bank maintenance.		 SEPA PKC DCC AC Scottish Water DSFBs SNH         *       1
WW2 5 Ensure that adequate consultation takes place
when developments are proposed in river
catchments.		 PKC DCC AC SEPA SNH * * * * * * * * 3
WW2 6 Contribute to the development of policies within
land use development plans to safeguard rivers
and burns and associated wildlife in the region,
with no net loss of this habitat promoted.		 PKC DCC AC SEPA SNH TBP * * * * * * * * 3
WW2 7 Develop and implement Catchment Management
Plans as directed in the Water Framework
Directive.		 SEPA PKC DCC AC Scottish & Southern Electricity DSFBs             *   5
WW2 8 Complete SAC designation process in
consultation with all interested parties.		 SNH   * * *            
LBAP
Ref.		 B                        
WW2 1 Implement policy, through management work,
for control of alien species.		 Community Groups
Angling Groups		 SEPA SNH PKC DCC AC       * * *     3
WW2 2 Ensure that existing nature reserves and SSSIs
which include rivers are managed appropriately.		 RSPB SNH SWT PKC DCC AC * * * * * * * * 1
WW2 3 Encourage fisheries interests to establish
management schemes which enhance populations
of important local fish species but not to the
detriment of biodiversity. Ensure these
management actions are included in catchment
plans.		 SEPA SNH Angling Groups DSFBs Fisheries Research Services Freshwater Lab   * * * * * * * 1
WW2 4 Maintain or introduce appropriate fishery
management.		 Angling Groups DSFBs SEPA PKC DCC AC   * * * * * * * 1
WW2 5 Encourage appropriate management of rivers and
their banks in existing developments in urban areas.		 SEPA   * * * * * * * * 1,5
WW2 6 Promote adoption of SUDS (Sustainable Urban
Drainage Systems) principles such as swales,
infiltration basins, detention/retention ponds,
wetlands, reedbeds in new developments.		 PKC DCC AC Scottish Water   * * * * * * * * 1
WW2 7 Encourage better management and protection
of watercourses on farmland and forestry, such
as buffer strips etc.		 FWAG SAC SEPA * * * * * * * * 3,5
WW2 8 Encourage the full implementation of the
Forestry Commission Water Guidelines i.e.
buffer strips and the strategic planting of
broadleaf trees along watercourses.		 Forestry Commission     * * * * * * * 5
WW2 9 Where possible continue to minimise
detrimental impacts of hydro-power schemes on
riverine habitats and species; where appropriate
provide fish ladders to allow migration of
salmon; ensure sufficient flows remain
downstream of dams and use freshets to mimic
natural spates as directed by the Water
Framework Directive.		 Scottish & Southern Energy SEPA DSFBs         *        
LBAP
Ref.		 C                        
WW2 1 Provide advice for managers and users of rivers
and burns to promote the conservation of
biodiversity of this habitat.		 TBP   * * * * * * * * 5
WW2 2 Promote best practice in farming, including use
of Agric. CoPs and encourage the preparation
and implementation of Farm Waste Management
Plans.		 FWAG SAC SEPA * * * * * * * * 5
WW2 3 Develop guidelines for best practice in fishery
management.		 SEPA (HEI)     *             1,5
LBAP
Ref.		 D                        
WW2 1 Review current water quality to identify causes
of down grading, particularly where biodiversity
priorities may be important.		 SEPA       *           3
WW2 2 Continue to monitor the impact and extent of
acidification in the region.		 SEPA SNH       *         3
WW2 3 Monitor impact of diffuse pollution such as
phosphates, nitrates etc.		 SEPA SNH       * * *     3
WW2 4 Survey rivers and burns in the region and
designate, where possible, important sites as
‘ Local Wildlife Sites’ and incorporate them into
the planning system.		 SWT PKC DCC AC             *   1,3
WW2 5 Continue river habitat surveys. SEPA SWT   * * * * *     3
WW2 6 Continue Site Condition Monitoring for SACs
and SSSIs.		 SNH   * * *            
WW2 7 Review data on rivers as a precursor to the SWT
preparation of Catchment Management Plans Local
and updating of existing CMPs as directed by
WFD.		 SWT SEPA DSFBs PKC DCC AC SNH Local Biological Records Centre   * * *         1,3,5
WW2 8 Establish whether there are self-maintaining
populations of Allis/Twaite shad in Tayside.		 SNH Fisheries Research Services Freshwater Lab             *   3
WW2 9 Encourage and support local community
projects and involvement.		 TBP SEPA SNH PKC DCC AC   * * * * * * * 4,5
WW2 10 Monitor the delivery of the action plan yearly
and in detail every five years, starting in 2003.		 TBP     * * * * * * *  
LBAP
Ref.		 E                        
WW2 1 Provide a regular progress report to raise
awareness and report good practice
management for biodiversity in river and burn
habitats.		 TBP     *   *   *     4
WW2 2 Liaise with and compile a list of private
landowners and local interest groups who
would be receptive to participation in
discussions about local rivers and burns.		 TBP SNH SWT SEPA FWAG       *         4,5
WW2 3 Compile an information resource of key
legislative, policy, management, guidance and
research documents to be available for public
consultation at key locations e.g. libraries,
museums, council offices.		 TBP SNH SWT SEPA     *           5
WW2 4 Consider action required to raise awareness of
this habitat amongst key stakeholders and
devise plans to implement.		 SNH SWT TBP PKC DCC AC RSPB SEPA       * *       5
WW2 5 Raise awareness amongst the anglers of the
differences in angling law in Scotland, compared
with those south of the border.		 Angling Groups DSFBs     * * * * * * * 5
WW2 6 Undertake awareness raising training for
Competent Authorities to help with planning
issues.		 SNH DSFBs SEPA SEERAD     * * *       3,5
  Action - Standing Open Water Deliverers To take place by Meets
Objective No.
    Lead
Partners		 Partners
02
03
04
05
06
07
11
16
  
LBAP
Ref.		 A                        
WW3 1 Ensure that all statutory water quality and
discharge standards are maintained and where
necessary improved.		 SEPA Scottish Water   * * * * * * * * 2
WW3 2 Ensure that all standing open waters meet EU
Directives in terms of designations for wildlife,
importance and/or quality.		 SEPA SNH PKC DCC AC         *       2
WW3 3 Establish site-specific plans to achieve appropriate
water quality, water resource use, fishery
management for all important waterbodies, for
example waterbodies which are under threat,
vulnerable, have potential for nature conservation
and/or restoration.		 Angling Groups SNH SEPA PKC DCC AC Landowners DSFBs         *       1,2,3
WW3 4 Ensure that ‘Total Phosphorus Water Quality for
Scottish Freshwater Lochs’ policy is followed
when setting consent standards for discharges to
lochs.		 SEPA   * * * * * * * * 1,2
WW3 5 Following a survey of standing open waters
designate important sites as ‘Local Wildlife Sites’
as appropriate and incorporate them into the
planning system.		 SWT SEPA PKC DCC AC           *     1,3
WW3 6 Seek to develop policies to control alien species
and favour establishment of appropriate native
species.		 SEPA Angling Groups SNH PKC DCC AC Landowners       *         1,3
WW3 7 Contribute to the development of policies within
land use development plans to safeguard standing
open waters habitats and associated wildlife in the
region, with no net loss of this habitat promoted.		 PKC DCC AC SEPA SNH Scottish Water TBP * * * * * * * * 1,3
WW3 8 Ensure that adequate consultation takes place
when developments are proposed in loch
catchments.		 PKC DCC AC SEPA SNH * * * * * * * * 1
LBAP
Ref.		 B                        
WW3 1 Ensure that existing nature reserves and SSSIs
which include standing open waters are managed
appropriately.		 SNH SWT RSPB PKC DCC AC * * * * * * * * 1
WW3 2 Encourage appropriate management of standing
open waters and their banks in existing
developments in urban areas.		 SEPA   * * * * * * * * 3
WW3 3 In new developments, promote adoption of SUDS
(Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems) principles
such as swales, infiltration basins, detention/
retention ponds, wetlands and reedbeds.		 SEPA PKC DCC AC Scottish Water   * * * * * * * * 2,3
WW3 4 Encourage better management and protection of
standing open water on farmland and forestry,
such as buffer strips etc.		 FWAG SAC SEPA Forestry Commission * * * * * * * * 3
WW3 5 Encourage the full implementation of the
Commission Water Guidelines i.e. buffer strips
and the strategic planting of broadleaves.		 Forestry Commission             *     1
LBAP
Ref.		 C                        
WW3 1 Provide advice for managers and users of standing
open waters to promote the conservation of
biodiversity of this habitat.		 TBP   * * * * * * * * 1,2,3
WW3 2 Promote best practice in farming and encourage
preparation and implementation of Farm Waste
Management Plans.		 FWAG SAC SEPA * * * * * *     1,2,3,4
WW3 3 Develop guidelines for best practice in fishery
management.		 SEPA (HEI)     *             1,3
LBAP
Ref.		 D                        
WW3 1 Continue Site Condition Monitoring for SACs
and SSSIs.		 SNH                    
WW3 2 Review current water quality to identify causes of
downgrading, particularly where biodiversity
priorities may be important.		 SEPA       *           3
WW3 3 Continue to monitor the impact and extent of
acidification in the area.		 SEPA           *       3
WW3 4 Monitor impact of diffuse pollution, such as
phosphates, nitrates etc.		 SEPA   * * * * * * * * 3
WW3 5 Survey waterbodies in the region and designate,
where possible, important sites as ‘Local Wildlife
Sites’ and incorporate them into the planning
system.		 SWT SNH PKC DCC AC             *   3,1
WW3 6 Establish a targeted programme of standing open
water surveys, most specifically focussed on the
nutrient enrichment of Dunkeld-Blairgowrie
Lochs cSAC.		 SNH SWT SEPA   * * *         3
WW3 7 Review data on standing open waters as a
precursor to the preparation of Catchment
Management Plans and updating of existing CMPs
as required by the Water Framework Directive.		 SWT SEPA DSFBs SNH Local Biological Records Centre     *           3,1
WW3 8 Monitor the delivery of the action plan yearly and
in detail every 5 years, starting in 2003.		 TBP   * * * * * * * *  
LBAP
Ref.		 E                        
WW3 1 Provide a regular progress report to raise
awareness and report good practice management
for biodiversity in standing open water habitats.		 TBP     *   *   *     4
WW3 2 Liaise with and compile a list of private
landowners and local interest groups who would
be receptive to participation in discussions about
standing open waters.		 TBP SNH SWT SEPA FWAG         *       4
WW3 3 Compile an information resource of legislative,
policy, management, guidance and research
documents to be available for public consultation
at key locations e.g. libraries, museums and
council offices.		 TBP SNH SWT SEPA       *         4
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