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Wildlife SurveysWildlife Surveys

Tom FrenchTom FrenchEcologistEcologistDerbyshire County CouncilDerbyshire County [email protected]@derbyshire.gov.ukCall Derbyshire: 08456 058058Call Derbyshire: 08456 058058

So what is a wildlife So what is a wildlife survey?survey?

Identifying something?Identifying something?Identifying everything?Identifying everything?Looking for specific things? Looking for specific things? Or just seeing what is there?Or just seeing what is there?

A ‘Wildlife survey’ can mean many A ‘Wildlife survey’ can mean many different things, but it could be described different things, but it could be described as… as…

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So what is a wildlife So what is a wildlife survey?survey?

An assessment of all or part of the range of An assessment of all or part of the range of plants and animals which occur in a plants and animals which occur in a particular areaparticular area

Why do wildlife surveys? Why do wildlife surveys?

You may want (or need) a wildlife survey You may want (or need) a wildlife survey for many different reasons:for many different reasons:

Before a development or projectBefore a development or projectTo help you write a management planTo help you write a management planTo monitor changeTo monitor changeTo trigger managementTo trigger managementOr just to see what is there (or where things Or just to see what is there (or where things are)are)

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What can you survey for?What can you survey for?

Anything and everything!Anything and everything!

A survey might cover:A survey might cover:

Every habitat in your survey area, or examine one Every habitat in your survey area, or examine one kind of habitat in great detailkind of habitat in great detailEvery species in your survey area, just one or two Every species in your survey area, just one or two species groups, or even focus on just one speciesspecies groups, or even focus on just one species


Habitats Habitats –– a ‘habitat survey’ might:a ‘habitat survey’ might:Look for specific habitats in a given areaLook for specific habitats in a given areaMeasure the extent and nature of habitats in a siteMeasure the extent and nature of habitats in a siteExamine species composition and diversity within Examine species composition and diversity within habitatshabitatsAssess habitat structureAssess habitat structureAssess habitat conditionAssess habitat conditionObserve changes in habitats over an areaObserve changes in habitats over an areaLook for changes in habitats over timeLook for changes in habitats over time…and more……and more…

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Species Species –– a species surveys might:a species surveys might:Aim to identify every species in your survey area, orAim to identify every species in your survey area, orAim to identify every species from a single species Aim to identify every species from a single species group within the survey area, orgroup within the survey area, orFocus on a single species or group of species, and Focus on a single species or group of species, and examineexamine

Presence/absencePresence/absenceAbundance/population structureAbundance/population structureDistribution/location/territoriesDistribution/location/territoriesetcetc


With so much that you could survey for, With so much that you could survey for, where do you start?where do you start?

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Surveys: Back to basicsSurveys: Back to basics

Most surveys are undertaken for one of Most surveys are undertaken for one of three purposes:three purposes:

1.1. To find out what is thereTo find out what is thereEither a one off survey at one site to Either a one off survey at one site to examine what is there, orexamine what is there, orIdentical surveys of many sites, either to Identical surveys of many sites, either to compare similar sites or to assess the compare similar sites or to assess the extent of a habitat or speciesextent of a habitat or species


2.2. To record change over a period of time To record change over a period of time

Either recording changes in habitats on Either recording changes in habitats on one site, orone site, orRecording changes (for example in Recording changes (for example in habitat extent or abundance) over a habitat extent or abundance) over a large arealarge area

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3.3. To monitor populationsTo monitor populations

Monitoring the size, health (or occasionally Monitoring the size, health (or occasionally distribution) of population(s) over a distribution) of population(s) over a period of time to identify population period of time to identify population growth, decline, expansion or growth, decline, expansion or contractioncontraction

Surveying, monitoring or Surveying, monitoring or recordingrecording

The ‘purpose’ will determine whether you The ‘purpose’ will determine whether you need to ‘survey’, ‘monitor, or ‘record’ need to ‘survey’, ‘monitor, or ‘record’

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SurveysSurveys

Surveys Surveys are a ‘snapshot’ of what is are a ‘snapshot’ of what is happening on a site or in an area at one happening on a site or in an area at one point in time.point in time.Surveys may follow standard Surveys may follow standard methodologies, or be bespoke, but must methodologies, or be bespoke, but must be ‘fit for purpose’be ‘fit for purpose’

MonitoringMonitoring

MonitoringMonitoring is all about detecting changeis all about detecting changeMonitoring must be carried out over a Monitoring must be carried out over a period of time to be meaningful period of time to be meaningful ––‘surveys’ must be repeated ‘surveys’ must be repeated The methodology used must be The methodology used must be repeatable, and should therefore either repeatable, and should therefore either be a standard methodology, or be clearly be a standard methodology, or be clearly recordedrecorded

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Other recordsOther records

Other records may be generated Other records may be generated casually, either outside of or incidental to casually, either outside of or incidental to surveys and monitoring (or by adding surveys and monitoring (or by adding together lots of surveys or records)together lots of surveys or records)

These records can add to the picture of a These records can add to the picture of a sitesiteOr can build up a picture of species or Or can build up a picture of species or habitat distributionhabitat distribution…but there can be problems…but there can be problems

Choosing your survey Choosing your survey methodologymethodology

This may all seem a little daunting, but…This may all seem a little daunting, but…

You are now just three steps away from You are now just three steps away from your perfect survey…your perfect survey…

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The 3 crucial questionsThe 3 crucial questions

1.1. What do you want to achieve?What do you want to achieve?(e.g. change your site, evaluate management, examine species (e.g. change your site, evaluate management, examine species distribution, or just find out what's there?)distribution, or just find out what's there?)

2.2. What information do you need to What information do you need to achieve it?achieve it?(identification of all habitats on site? an assessment of habita(identification of all habitats on site? an assessment of habitat quality? t quality? a record of habitat change? species presence/absence? populationa record of habitat change? species presence/absence? populationsize? assessment of population change?)size? assessment of population change?)

3.3. How are you going to get this data?How are you going to get this data?Surveys, monitoring or recording? Habitats or species? Which oneSurveys, monitoring or recording? Habitats or species? Which ones?s?--> METHODOLOGY> METHODOLOGY

The PhaseThe Phase--1 Habitat 1 Habitat SurveySurvey

(PLEASE NOTE (PLEASE NOTE –– a typed copy of the 2003 edition of a typed copy of the 2003 edition of the A4 Phase 1 Handbook can now be downloaded the A4 Phase 1 Handbook can now be downloaded from from www.jncc.gov.uk/pagewww.jncc.gov.uk/page--24682468 ))Originated in the 1970sOriginated in the 1970sStill the most commonly used form of professional Still the most commonly used form of professional habitat assessmenthabitat assessmentAims to provide a rapid assessment of habitats over Aims to provide a rapid assessment of habitats over large areaslarge areasUsed to assess likely ecological interest and to identify Used to assess likely ecological interest and to identify potentially interesting sites for more detailed surveyspotentially interesting sites for more detailed surveys

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PhasePhase--1 Methodology1 Methodology

Assessment of discrete habitat areas to assign Assessment of discrete habitat areas to assign them into habitat typesthem into habitat typesHabitats are marked on maps using colour Habitats are marked on maps using colour codingcodingCan include target notes to highlight areas of Can include target notes to highlight areas of interestinterestAssessment can be made from roads or rights Assessment can be made from roads or rights of wayof waySurveys can be targeted based on aerial Surveys can be targeted based on aerial photographsphotographs

PhasePhase--1 Methodology1 Methodology

Taken from JNCC (2003), Handbook for Phase 1 habitat survey – a technique for environmental audit

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PhasePhase--1 Habitat maps1 Habitat maps

Taken from JNCC (2003), Handbook for Phase 1 habitat survey – a technique for environmental audit

PhasePhase--1 Habitat maps1 Habitat maps

Taken from Derbyshire County Phase 1 (c1982-83)

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A fictional local siteA fictional local site

A fictional PhaseA fictional Phase--11

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PhasePhase--1 1 –– advantages and advantages and disadvantagesdisadvantages

Advantages Advantages Gives a rapid assessment of large areasGives a rapid assessment of large areasProvides quite a lot of detailProvides quite a lot of detailRepeatableRepeatable

DisadvantagesDisadvantagesBest suited to large areas?Best suited to large areas?Lacks detail at local level Lacks detail at local level –– scalescaleHabitat types do not fully measure qualityHabitat types do not fully measure qualityRequires additional time and effort to thoroughly Requires additional time and effort to thoroughly assess habitatsassess habitats

PhasePhase--11

Suitably scaled maps and extra effort can add Suitably scaled maps and extra effort can add detail at local leveldetail at local levelTarget notes and species lists can put ‘flesh on Target notes and species lists can put ‘flesh on the bones’the bones’Can be modified into an ‘Extended PhaseCan be modified into an ‘Extended Phase--1’1’

Assessing the potential for habitats to support Assessing the potential for habitats to support protected or notable species, and recording species protected or notable species, and recording species encountered during the surveyencountered during the survey

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Extended PhaseExtended Phase--11

Habitat surveys Habitat surveys –– another another way?way?‘‘The General Purpose What’s There Survey’The General Purpose What’s There Survey’

There are many ways to survey habitats, There are many ways to survey habitats, but a general purpose habitat survey is but a general purpose habitat survey is often requiredoften required

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General Purpose SurveyGeneral Purpose Survey

Before you start:Before you start:Check that you have landowner’s Check that you have landowner’s permissionpermissionThink ‘Health and Safety’Think ‘Health and Safety’Be clear of your objectives Be clear of your objectives –– can your can your survey achieve them, and can you do survey achieve them, and can you do your survey your survey –– if in doubt, seek help!if in doubt, seek help!Check what information already exists…Check what information already exists…

Our site…Our site…

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Existing records…Existing records…

Doing the surveyDoing the survey

1.1. Map Map –– get the largest scale map of the site get the largest scale map of the site you can, showing paths, rides, streams, you can, showing paths, rides, streams, ponds, boundary features etcponds, boundary features etc

2.2. Walk the siteWalk the site3.3. Identify and examine all habitats within the Identify and examine all habitats within the

site and look for different areas in each site and look for different areas in each habitat. Mark the habitats on your maphabitat. Mark the habitats on your map

4.4. Try to identify differences between them. Try to identify differences between them. Identify differences or features of interest with Identify differences or features of interest with target notestarget notes

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5.5. Habitat descriptions Habitat descriptions –– for each different area for each different area identified try to provide a description. Think identified try to provide a description. Think about:about:

Common/typical speciesCommon/typical speciesRaritiesRaritiesHabitat structureHabitat structureOther features of interestOther features of interestIndicators of past managementIndicators of past managementFaunal speciesFaunal speciesProblems e.g. invasive speciesProblems e.g. invasive species

Habitat descriptions Habitat descriptions ––WoodlandsWoodlands

Tree species Tree species –– conifer, broadconifer, broad--leaf or both?leaf or both?All the same species, or mixed?All the same species, or mixed?Does the wood seem young, old, or middleDoes the wood seem young, old, or middle--aged?aged?Are the trees all the same age, or mixed?Are the trees all the same age, or mixed?Are the trees close together or spread apart?Are the trees close together or spread apart?Plantation or semiPlantation or semi--natural?natural?Shady or light?Shady or light?Ground flora, shrub layer and canopy?Ground flora, shrub layer and canopy?Evidence of past management? Coppice?Evidence of past management? Coppice?Other features Other features –– rides, banks, streams, wet areas, dead wood, rides, banks, streams, wet areas, dead wood, leafleaf--litter?litter?Evidence of animals? Squirrel, fox, badger, deer, other mammals,Evidence of animals? Squirrel, fox, badger, deer, other mammals,birds, old nests, potential for bats or great crested newts?birds, old nests, potential for bats or great crested newts?

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Habitat descriptions Habitat descriptions ––GrasslandsGrasslands

Can you identify the wildflowers? (Don’t forget the common Can you identify the wildflowers? (Don’t forget the common ones ones –– daisy, dandelion and clover are all wildflowers!)daisy, dandelion and clover are all wildflowers!)How about the grass species?How about the grass species?Fine or coarse?Fine or coarse?Thick or sparse?Thick or sparse?Wet or dry?Wet or dry?Height? Variation in height?Height? Variation in height?Evidence of past management?Evidence of past management?Evidence of animals? Rabbits, hares, moles, signs of Evidence of animals? Rabbits, hares, moles, signs of badger foraging etc. Don’t forget anthills!badger foraging etc. Don’t forget anthills!Scrub coverage and invasion Scrub coverage and invasion –– try to quantify and map try to quantify and map extentextent

Habitat descriptions Habitat descriptions ––PondsPonds

Depth?Depth?Inlets/outlets?Inlets/outlets?Water quality Water quality –– clear, covered in algae or stagnant?clear, covered in algae or stagnant?Shaded or open? Open to south?Shaded or open? Open to south?Open water, full of reed/reedmace, or scrubbing over?Open water, full of reed/reedmace, or scrubbing over?Deadwood or leafDeadwood or leaf--litter?litter?Plants Plants –– marginal, emergent, floating and submerged. marginal, emergent, floating and submerged. Can you identify them? Any invasive species?Can you identify them? Any invasive species?Evidence of animals Evidence of animals –– amphibians, fish, invertebrates amphibians, fish, invertebrates in the water, holes in the banks?in the water, holes in the banks?

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Habitat descriptions Habitat descriptions ––streams and riversstreams and rivers

Depth?Depth?Flow?Flow?Bed material?Bed material?Channel width, bank height and gradient?Channel width, bank height and gradient?Course Course –– straight or meanderingstraight or meanderingVegetation Vegetation –– Bankside, marginal, emergent, Bankside, marginal, emergent, floating or submerged?floating or submerged?Evidence of animals?Evidence of animals?Invasive species?Invasive species?Any other issues?Any other issues?


6.6. Species listsSpecies lists

For each area of interest, provide a separate For each area of interest, provide a separate species list, and try and assess how species list, and try and assess how numerous each species isnumerous each species isFor a readyFor a ready--reckoner, use the DAFOR scale:reckoner, use the DAFOR scale:

DominantDominantAbundantAbundantFrequentFrequentOccasional Occasional RareRare

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Add photographs (noting locations, date Add photographs (noting locations, date and photographer), record other species and photographer), record other species encountered during your survey and encountered during your survey and mark the locations of rare species on mark the locations of rare species on your mapyour map

CONGRATULATIONS! You have CONGRATULATIONS! You have completed your habitat survey!completed your habitat survey!

Species surveysSpecies surveys

The same principles apply to species surveys as to habitat The same principles apply to species surveys as to habitat surveys. surveys.

Remember:Remember:What do you want to achieve?What do you want to achieve?What information do you need to achieve it?What information do you need to achieve it?How are you going to get this data?How are you going to get this data?

Don’t forget:Don’t forget:If you need specialist help, askIf you need specialist help, askSome species are protected by law, get help if you are unsureSome species are protected by law, get help if you are unsure

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Species surveysSpecies surveys

Habitats: Monitoring Habitats: Monitoring changechange

Monitoring changes in habitats on a site Monitoring changes in habitats on a site requires repeated surveysrequires repeated surveysRepeating site surveys may reveal changes in Repeating site surveys may reveal changes in extent or composition of habitats, but this isn’t extent or composition of habitats, but this isn’t very subtle, and may need very precise habitat very subtle, and may need very precise habitat mapping and surveyingmapping and surveyingRepeating site surveys risks a ‘collect (data) Repeating site surveys risks a ‘collect (data) first, think (of a use) later’ approachfirst, think (of a use) later’ approachMonitoring is most useful when planned and Monitoring is most useful when planned and done for a specific reasondone for a specific reason

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Habitats: Monitoring Habitats: Monitoring changechange

Example Example –– monitoring the effects of a change in monitoring the effects of a change in grassland management. grassland management. Change in management may affect species Change in management may affect species composition, grass length, scrub encroachment, habitat composition, grass length, scrub encroachment, habitat condition, bare earth habitats, or faunal species found condition, bare earth habitats, or faunal species found there there –– would repeated habitat surveys detect this?would repeated habitat surveys detect this?Instead, we could undertake specific monitoring in any Instead, we could undertake specific monitoring in any of these areas of these areas –– monitoring could assess grass length, monitoring could assess grass length, scrub encroachment, invertebrate assemblages or scrub encroachment, invertebrate assemblages or vegetative species composition, although complex vegetative species composition, although complex surveys may require specialist assistance and surveys may require specialist assistance and techniques, including fixed quadratstechniques, including fixed quadrats

Fixed point photographyFixed point photography

Requires photographs to be taken from the Requires photographs to be taken from the same point, in the same direction, using the same point, in the same direction, using the same camera, repeatedly over timesame camera, repeatedly over timeProvides a rapid and detailed comparison of Provides a rapid and detailed comparison of the habitat and documents changesthe habitat and documents changesAdvantages Advantages –– cheap, easy, can maintain a cheap, easy, can maintain a record which can be revisited laterrecord which can be revisited laterDisadvantages Disadvantages –– must be undertaken at the must be undertaken at the same time of year, cannot detect subtle same time of year, cannot detect subtle changes or changes in species composition changes or changes in species composition easilyeasily

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Condition assessmentCondition assessment

Condition assessment can provide a rapid Condition assessment can provide a rapid monitoring tool for ensuring habitats are being monitoring tool for ensuring habitats are being suitably managedsuitably managed

Physical characteristics Physical characteristics –– length of grazed grass, length of grazed grass, age structure of woodland, absence of poaching etcage structure of woodland, absence of poaching etcIndicator speciesIndicator speciesFavourable condition targets Favourable condition targets –– e.g. <10% bracken e.g. <10% bracken and <1% scrub cover in a grassland, or >75% open and <1% scrub cover in a grassland, or >75% open water in a pondwater in a pond

Population monitoringPopulation monitoring

Again, requires repeated surveys following the Again, requires repeated surveys following the same methodologysame methodologyReal changes may be hidden by natural Real changes may be hidden by natural fluctuationsfluctuationsMonitoring surveys can be complicated and Monitoring surveys can be complicated and expensive expensive –– may need specialist advicemay need specialist adviceBut can be as simple as counting flower spikes But can be as simple as counting flower spikes for orchids!for orchids!

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Once the survey/ Once the survey/ monitoring is donemonitoring is done

Did it achieve the stated aims?Did it achieve the stated aims?Did it find anything of interest?Did it find anything of interest?Did it identify the need for further Did it identify the need for further surveys?surveys?How about monitoring?How about monitoring?

Pass on your records!Pass on your records!

Records, particularly species records, are Records, particularly species records, are valuable. Many groups (bat groups, badger valuable. Many groups (bat groups, badger groups etc) hold records and use them for groups etc) hold records and use them for assessing species distribution or identify trendsassessing species distribution or identify trendsPlease pass your records on to the relevant Please pass your records on to the relevant county recorder or local group county recorder or local group –– this includes this includes records for common speciesrecords for common speciesDetails of who to send your records to can be Details of who to send your records to can be found through your local records centre, found through your local records centre, through the LBAP coordinators, through the through the LBAP coordinators, through the local wildlife trusts, or onlinelocal wildlife trusts, or online

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Sources of informationSources of information

General information and trainingGeneral information and trainingSpecialist booksSpecialist books –– There are obviously many good books (too There are obviously many good books (too numerous to mention) out there providing guidance on all aspectsnumerous to mention) out there providing guidance on all aspectsof wildlife, wildlife surveying, recording and monitoring. Ask aof wildlife, wildlife surveying, recording and monitoring. Ask around round (particularly specialist groups) for their recommendations. Try (particularly specialist groups) for their recommendations. Try Natural History Book Store online Natural History Book Store online ((http://www.nhbs.com/index.htmlhttp://www.nhbs.com/index.html) or other good retailers. ) or other good retailers. Local bookshopsLocal bookshops are definitely worth a look and may also have are definitely worth a look and may also have specialist natural history sections specialist natural history sections -- Bookstore Brierlow Bar Bookstore Brierlow Bar ((http://www.bookstorehttp://www.bookstore--derbyshire.co.uk/derbyshire.co.uk/) or The Bakewell ) or The Bakewell Bookshop Bookshop www.bakewellbooks.co.ukwww.bakewellbooks.co.uk to name just two.to name just two.Specialist training coursesSpecialist training courses in species, surveying and monitoring in species, surveying and monitoring ––Many professional training providers offer a variety of courses Many professional training providers offer a variety of courses ––Field Studies Council (Field Studies Council (http://www.fieldhttp://www.field--studiesstudies--council.org/council.org/) and ) and Institute for Ecology and Environmental Management Institute for Ecology and Environmental Management ((http://www.ieem.org.uk/http://www.ieem.org.uk/) and others are well worth a look) and others are well worth a look

Sources of informationSources of informationSources of local informationSources of local information

LBAP coordinators/websites LBAP coordinators/websites –– LBAP coordinators coordinate and LBAP coordinators coordinate and monitor conservation action in their area, and can provide an monitor conservation action in their area, and can provide an invaluable local view, particularly on local conservation prioriinvaluable local view, particularly on local conservation priorities and ties and the Local Biodiversity Action Plan for your area. Can provide cothe Local Biodiversity Action Plan for your area. Can provide contact ntact details for local groups and county recorders, and other sourcesdetails for local groups and county recorders, and other sources of of information. information. Please also report your contributions to the LBAP Please also report your contributions to the LBAP (habitat creation, enhancement, management and actions for (habitat creation, enhancement, management and actions for species) your relevant LBAP coordinators.species) your relevant LBAP coordinators. Contact: Contact:

Lowland Derbyshire Biodiversity PartnershipLowland Derbyshire Biodiversity Partnership –– Contact Contact Debbie AlstonDebbie Alstonor visit or visit www.derbyshirebiodiversity.org.ukwww.derbyshirebiodiversity.org.uk for details. Front page of website for details. Front page of website includes a link to a very useful ‘Sources of Nature Conservationincludes a link to a very useful ‘Sources of Nature Conservation in in Derbyshire’ document. Derbyshire’ document. Nottinghamshire Biodiversity Action GroupNottinghamshire Biodiversity Action Group –– Contact Contact Chris JacksonChris Jacksonor visit or visit http://www.nottsbag.org.uk/http://www.nottsbag.org.uk/ for full information on nature for full information on nature conservation in Nottinghamshire and links to relevant projects aconservation in Nottinghamshire and links to relevant projects and nd organisations.organisations.Other LBAP partnerships in Derbyshire cover the Other LBAP partnerships in Derbyshire cover the National ForestNational Forest and and Peak DistrictPeak District areas. See areas. See http://www.nationalforest.org/naturehttp://www.nationalforest.org/nature andandhttp://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/index/lookinghttp://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/index/looking--after/bap.htmafter/bap.htm for more for more informationinformation

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Sources of informationSources of informationSpecies and habitatsSpecies and habitats

Local specialist groups and county recordersLocal specialist groups and county recorders –– The definitive word on The definitive word on species (and sometimes habitats) in your local area! Contact (orspecies (and sometimes habitats) in your local area! Contact (or better yet, better yet, join) for advice and guidance, and perhaps training and help witjoin) for advice and guidance, and perhaps training and help with surveys. h surveys. Also for information on species distribution in your area, and mAlso for information on species distribution in your area, and most importantly ost importantly to to pass your records on to the relevant person or group! pass your records on to the relevant person or group! Contact yourContact yourLBAP coordinators LBAP coordinators for contact details, or visit their websitesfor contact details, or visit their websitesNational bodiesNational bodies –– Most species/taxonomic groups have national bodies to Most species/taxonomic groups have national bodies to represent their interests, and who can provide plentiful advice represent their interests, and who can provide plentiful advice on species, on species, distribution, surveys and recording. Examples include the well kdistribution, surveys and recording. Examples include the well known (RSPB nown (RSPB ((http://www.rspb.org/http://www.rspb.org/) and BTO () and BTO (http://www.bto.org/http://www.bto.org/) for example) and many, ) for example) and many, many more, including:many more, including:

Bat Conservation Trust Bat Conservation Trust -- http://www.bats.org.uk/http://www.bats.org.uk/The Herpetological Conservation Trust The Herpetological Conservation Trust -- http://herpconstrust.org.uk/http://herpconstrust.org.uk/Butterfly Conservation Butterfly Conservation -- http://www.butterflyhttp://www.butterfly--conservation.org/conservation.org/Botanical Society of the British Isles Botanical Society of the British Isles -- http://www.bsbi.org.uk/http://www.bsbi.org.uk/Buglife Buglife --www.buglife.org.ukwww.buglife.org.ukThe Mammal Society The Mammal Society -- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/mammal/http://www.abdn.ac.uk/mammal/And many others! Try searching the web for the species/species gAnd many others! Try searching the web for the species/species group of interest, roup of interest, or look for links from other sites, including the LBAP partnershor look for links from other sites, including the LBAP partnership sitesip sites


Sources of Local InformationSources of Local InformationLocal Wildlife TrustsLocal Wildlife Trusts –– General and specific information on all aspects of General and specific information on all aspects of wildlife and natural history in your area. May be able to help wwildlife and natural history in your area. May be able to help with advice, ith advice, surveys, contact details etc and much more. surveys, contact details etc and much more. ((http://www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/http://www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/ or or www.wildlifetrust.org.uk/nottinghamshire/www.wildlifetrust.org.uk/nottinghamshire/ ) In Derbyshire, DWT hosts the ) In Derbyshire, DWT hosts the DerbyshireDerbyshire Local Wildlife Sites system.Local Wildlife Sites system.Local Authorities Local Authorities (and their websites) (and their websites) –– District, Borough and County District, Borough and County Councils hold various information. May be able to advise on wildCouncils hold various information. May be able to advise on wildlife, sites, life, sites, events (and possibly funding) in their area, and many have interevents (and possibly funding) in their area, and many have interactive active mapping systems that include information on designated sites. Gomapping systems that include information on designated sites. Good od sources of local information and advicesources of local information and adviceLocal Records CentresLocal Records Centres –– The central ‘hubs’ for providing records for The central ‘hubs’ for providing records for your county, as well as your county, as well as receiving your records! receiving your records! For more information on For more information on the Derbyshire Biological Records Centre, see the Derbyshire Biological Records Centre, see http://www.derbyshirebiodiversity.org.uk/recording/dbrc.phphttp://www.derbyshirebiodiversity.org.uk/recording/dbrc.phpThe Nottinghamshire Biological and Geological Records Centre alsThe Nottinghamshire Biological and Geological Records Centre also o hosts the hosts the NottinghamshireNottinghamshire Local Wildlife Sites systemLocal Wildlife Sites system. See: . See: http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/sitemap/services/environment/nbhttp://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/sitemap/services/environment/nbgrc.htmgrc.htm

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National bodies, designated sites and species informationNational bodies, designated sites and species informationNatural England Natural England –– For information on conservation in England, including For information on conservation in England, including designated sites (SPAs,SACs,SSSIs, LNRs etc) and protected specidesignated sites (SPAs,SACs,SSSIs, LNRs etc) and protected species, es, visit visit www.naturalengland.org.ukwww.naturalengland.org.uk. Natural England's interactive map site . Natural England's interactive map site www.natureonthemap.org.uk/www.natureonthemap.org.uk/ provides interactive mapping for various provides interactive mapping for various habitats and designated siteshabitats and designated sitesMAGIC (MultiMAGIC (Multi--Agency Geographic Information for the Countryside) Agency Geographic Information for the Countryside) ––www.magic.gov.uk/www.magic.gov.uk/ . A ‘web. A ‘web--based interactive map to bring together based interactive map to bring together geographic information on key environmental schemes and designatgeographic information on key environmental schemes and designations ions in one place’. Includes details for a vast number of designationin one place’. Includes details for a vast number of designations, including s, including those related to the natural environment.those related to the natural environment.NBN NBN –– (The National Biodiversity Network) (The National Biodiversity Network) –– www.nbn.org.ukwww.nbn.org.uk . A valuable . A valuable webweb--based ecological resource. NBN gateway allows you to view based ecological resource. NBN gateway allows you to view distribution maps for almost any species in the UK, using eitherdistribution maps for almost any species in the UK, using either standard standard grid maps or interactive mapsgrid maps or interactive mapsJNCC JNCC –– (Joint Nature Conservation Committee) (Joint Nature Conservation Committee) –– www.jncc.gov.ukwww.jncc.gov.uk . The . The website of the website of the statutory adviser to Government on UK and international statutory adviser to Government on UK and international nature conservation. nature conservation. Please notePlease note -- a typed copy of the 2003 edition of a typed copy of the 2003 edition of the A4 Phase 1 Handbookthe A4 Phase 1 Handbook can now be downloaded from can now be downloaded from www.jncc.gov.uk/pagewww.jncc.gov.uk/page--24682468

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