Action |
Potential Deliverer:
Lead |
Partners
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Complete By:
2001 |
2002
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2005
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2010
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On-going
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Moorland
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Encourage research into the effects of grazing by Dartmoor ponies
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DNPA,
FRCA
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NT
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X
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Continue annual heather utilisation surveys of selected moorland Newtakes
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DNPA
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X
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Key species management and protection
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Collate records of merlin sightings annually (including possible breeding records)
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RSPB
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DNPA,
DBWPS
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X
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Investigate factors affecting lack of merlin breeding success on Dartmoor
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RSPB
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DNPA,
DBWPS
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X
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Establish artificial breeding sites for merlin where appropriate
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DBWPS, DNPA,FA
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RSPB
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X
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Collate existing survey information on skylarks and wheatears at five year intervals
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RSPB
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DNPA,
DBWPS
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Survey for curlew, snipe and lapwing
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RSPB, DNPA
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EN, DBWPS
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X
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Survey potential sites for the presence of bog orchid and subsequently monitor known sites for this species and Irish lady’s tresses, at five-year intervals. Initiate remedial action, if required.
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DNPA, EN
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BSBI
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X
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X
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Woodland
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Assess all wet woods identified in Dartmoor woodland and Rhôs pasture surveys and those with breeding records for lesser spotted woodpecker
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DNPA
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FC, EN,
DPBWS
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X
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Carry out additional survey work if necessary
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DNPA, FC,
EN
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DPBWS
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X
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Compile a register of ecological research on Dartmoor's woodland
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DNPA
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All
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X
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Assess the need for further research into management which encourages natural regeneration and woodland wildlife on Dartmoor
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FC, EN
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DNPA
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X
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Key Species Management and Protection (For lichens, blue ground beetle, and dormouse see separate Species Action Plans)
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Involve the public in a survey for wild daffodil within the National Park
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DNPA
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Parish Councils
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X
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Freshwater
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Collate species and habitat records to establish baseline for measuring change
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DNPA
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DBRG, All
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X
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Investigate links between moorland management and hydrology
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EA, DNPA
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Universities
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X
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Evaluate eel populations in all catchments
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EA
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Universities
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X
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Gain improved understanding of current otter distribution in all catchments
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DNPA
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EA, DBRG,
Riparian,
Owners,
Angling Associations
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X
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Conclude research on fish eating bird species
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CEH, EA
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X
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Encourage research into impact of regulated rivers on freshwater ecology
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EN, EA
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DNPA
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X
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Encourage research into acidification of moorland streams and draw up action plan if appropriate
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EN, EA
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DNPA
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X
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Determine sensitivity of key species to a range of water quality parameters
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EN
Universities
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EA
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X
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Continue research on habitat requirements of fish species on Dartmoor including inter-specific competition
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EA
WTS
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DNPA
Angling Associations
WCRT
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X
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Investigate further the distribution of multi-fruited river moss within Dartmoor NP
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DNPA/EA
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X
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Key species management and protection
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Identify and publicise appropriate sites for educational use
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DNPA, EA
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Schools, Universities
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X
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X
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Rhôs Pasture
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Undertake strategic assessment of biodiversity value of each valley system
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DNPA
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DEFRA
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X
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Undertake a study to assess the potential for restoration
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DNPA, DEFRA
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EN
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X
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Encourage research into management and restoration of Rhôs pasture
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DNPA,
DEFRA
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EN, DWT,
Research Institutes
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X
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Key species management and protection (For marsh fritillary & narrow-bordered bee hawk moth, keeled skimmer & southern damselfly and bog hoverfly, see separate Species Action Plans)
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Hay Meadows and Species Rich Dry Pastures
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Establish extent and distribution of enclosed, species-rich, dry grassland on Dartmoor
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DNPA
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EN, DEFRA
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X
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Key species management and protection (For greater horseshoe bat and Deptford pink, see separate Action Plans)
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Identify opportunities for establishment of further populations of large blue butterfly
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BC
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NT,EN,
DNPA
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X
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Survey the areas around Ilsington, Ashburton and Holne for cirl buntings
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RSPB
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DNPA,
DBWPS
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X
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Rocks (including tors, clitter slopes, quarries, caves, mines and buildings)
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Assess need for future geological survey work by 2001 and carry out by 2005
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DRG, EN,
DCUC
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DNPA
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X
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X
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Establish a geological database including mining features on GIS integrating wildlife and archaeological interests (link to Devon Biodiversity Records Centre)
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DNPA
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DRG,
DWT
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X
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Key Species Management and Protection (For Bats, Ring Ouzel, Flax-leaved St. John’s Wort and Mosses and Lichens see separate Action Plans)
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Complete survey of cave invertebrates at Buckfastleigh and carry out management recommendations
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DWT
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EN, WPCST
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X
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Collate information on location of peregrine and barn owl nest and roost sites on Dartmoor and put on GIS
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DNPA, BOT
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X
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Identify opportunities for habitat enhancement within 1 km of key barn owl nest sites and implement
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DNPA, DEFRA
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BOT
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X
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Collate information on breeding sites for peregrines and sand martins and protect from disturbance as necessary
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DNPA, RSPB, DPBWS
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X
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Mosses, Lichens and Ferns on Dartmoor
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Identify past and present locations of key species, including indicators of air quality and compile a database
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DNPA
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EN, BLS,
BBS
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X
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Monitor sample populations of key species and air quality indicators every five years to assess changes in population size and habitat quality including air and water quality
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EN
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DNPA, BLS,
BBS, LAs
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X
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X
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X
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Identify 'hot spots' with aggregations of important host trees. Tag trees where appropriate
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DNPA
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EN, BBS, BLS
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X
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Complete a 'Checklist of Dartmoor Lichens'
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BLS
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X
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Assess the success of experiments to translocate large-lobed lichens
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EN
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X
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Undertake research into the reasons for the decline of Bryoria smithii, Schistmatomma graphiodes and Graphina pauciloculata and explore techniques for enlarging populations and re-establishment
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EN
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DNPA, BLS
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X
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Undertake lichen surveys of Black Tor Copse, Wistman's Wood and the Walkham Valley including management recommendations
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EN
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X
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Undertake thorough surveys of the rivers Bovey and Dart to improve understanding of the current status of, and threats to, Cryphaea lamyana
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EA
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BBS, EN DNPA
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X
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Deptford Pink
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Survey potential habitat around Buckfastleigh and Ashburton
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Plantlife, BSBI
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DNPA, DBP, VWT
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X
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Encourage research into the ecology of the species through the Dartmoor Biodiversity Research Group and/or Plantlife
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DBRG,
Plantlife
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DNPA, VWT
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X
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Monitor known populations annually, using local school groups or individuals where possible
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DBP
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DNPA,
VWT
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X
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Flax-leaved St John's Wort
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Carry out further surveys for the species, especially on Culm measures in the Dart valley
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DNPA,
Plantlife
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DBP
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X
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Encourage further research into the ecology of the species, especially population genetics and seed bank persistence
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EN, Plantlife,
DBRG
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DNPA,
DWT, NT
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X
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Establish monitoring plots on appropriate sites to quantify changes in numbers following scrub clearance
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DNPA,
DWT
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NT,
Plantlife
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X
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Undertake surveillance monitoring at all sites at least every five years
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DNPA,
DWT, NT
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X
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X
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X
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Establish plots to monitor long term population changes where resources allow
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DNPA,
DWT
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NT
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X
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X
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Vigur's Eyebright
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Survey potential habitat on the western side of the moor
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BSBI
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DNPA
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X
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Contact site managers in Cornwall to research habitat requirements and management techniques
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DNPA
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BSBI,
Plantlife
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X
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Encourage research into the ecology of the species through the Dartmoor Biodiversity Research Group and/or Plantlife
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DBRG,
Plantlife
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X
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Monitor known populations at least every other year
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BSBI,
DNPA
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X
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Blue Ground Beetle
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Undertake surveys to establish more accurately the distribution of the species, both within known sites and in other potential areas
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DNPA
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EN
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X
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Encourage further research into the ecology of the species eg larval requirements, movement of adults, oviposition sites, diet, etc
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EN, DNPA
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X
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Undertake further studies to establish the habitat requirements of the beetle
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EN, DNPA
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X
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Pool all information to establish the best methods for survey and monitoring
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EN, DNPA
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X
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Annually monitor all sites
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DNPA
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EN
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X
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Bog Hoverfly
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Undertake surveys to establish more accurately the distribution of the species, both within known sites and in other potential areas
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EN, DNPA
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X
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Undertake research into the general ecology of the species and the habitat requirements of both adults and larvae
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EN, DNPA
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X
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Annually monitor selected key sites
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EN, DNPA
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X
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Consider locating suitable donor sites for possible reintroduction of bog hoverfly to parts of its former range, if appropriate
|
EN, DNPA
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X
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High Brown and Pearl-bordered Fritillaires
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Undertake surveys of 12 possible HBF sites and 12 potential PBF sites
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BC, DNPA
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EN
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X
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Monitor all eight medium/large HBF colonies annually
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BC, DNPA
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EN, DWT
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X
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Carry out integrity monitoring of all other HBF sites (21) at least every five years
|
BC, DNPA
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EN
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X
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X
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X
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Monitor annually six strong PBF sites distributed throughout the National Park
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BC, DNPA
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EN, DWT
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X
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Carry out integrity monitoring of all other PBF sites (54) at least every five years
|
BC, DNPA
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EN
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X
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X
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X
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Support research into management of bracken stands by grazing, especially with ponies and cattle
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DNPA, BC
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DEFRA, EC
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X
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Marsh Fritillary and Narrow Bordered Bee Hawkmoth
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Undertake a study to assess the potential for restoration of suitable habitat adjacent to known sites
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DNPA,
DEFRA
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X
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Monitor all colonies of both species at least every five years
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BC, DNPA
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X
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Monitor the four medium/large marsh fritillary colonies annually, using nationally agreed methodology
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BC, DNPA
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X
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Provide facilities for researchers to carry out autecological studies on both species, and especially marsh fritillary parasitoids and metapopulations
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DNPA, DEFRA, BC
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EN
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X
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Scarce Dragonflies
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Complete a survey of potential sites for southern, small red and scarce blue-tailed damselflies
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DNPA
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BDS
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X
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Undertake a sample survey of valley mires and Rhôs pstures for keeled skimmers
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DNPA
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BDS
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X
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Monitor all southern damselfly sites annually
|
DNPA, BDS
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EN
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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Monitor all small red damselfly sites at least every other year
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DNPA, BDS
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EN
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X
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X
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X
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X
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Monitor all scarce blue-tailed damselfly sites at least every five years
|
DNPA, BDS
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EN
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X
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X
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X
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Monitor original selection of valley mires and Rhôs pastures for keeled skimmers every five years
|
DNPA
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BDS
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X
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X
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Encourage research into the ecology of these species through the provision of information, access, support for students etc
|
DNPA, BDS
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EN
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X
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Golden Plover and Dunlin
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Monitor populations of both species at least every three years
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DSG
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DNPA, RSPB
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X
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X
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X
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Monitor breeding success of golden plover and dunlin annually on management plots
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RSPB
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X
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Ring Ouzel
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Establish a monitoring methodology to record trends in breeding numbers
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DBWPS, DNPA
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X
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Undertake monitoring at selected locations to produce estimates of the Dartmoor population at five yearly intervals
|
DBWPS, DNPA
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X
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X
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Bats
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Collate existing records for all bat species in the National Park, identify gaps in knowledge and develop a survey strategy
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DNPA
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DBG, EN
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X
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Continue to record travel routes and foraging areas of the greater horseshoe bat
|
EN
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DBP
|
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X
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Monitor known roosts and ensure that the information is passed to EN and DNPA, and any national database
|
EN
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VWT, DBG, BCT
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X
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Dormouse
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Support research to look at habitat preferences and use of hedges on Dartmoor
|
DNPA, NT
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DBP, EN
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X
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Monitor a representative sample of 1km squares known to be occupied during the 1990s, every five years
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DNPA
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X
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X
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