The aim of this protocol is to establish a baseline, and implement ongoing monitoring of the bog/fen/mire area at Agden Bog. Condition is assessed through the cover and frequency of positive and negative species. This method is not designed to compile a species list for the sites but will provide information in order to assess the health of the bog, and if the area is meeting requirements of agri-environment schemes.
Protocols
The aim of this protocol is to establish a baseline, and implement ongoing monitoring of Ancient Woodland Indicators (AWIs) at Moss Valley Nature Reserve. This method is not designed to compile a species list for the sites but will provide information on species richness and cover in order to assess trends for the chosen indicators.
The aim of this survey is to measure the bird species richness across all HERB sites using the MacKinnon List transect method.
This survey will be carried out using a technique known as Mackinnon Lists. This technique enables a rapid assessment of bird species richness over a large area, but is not designed to compile a full species list for a site, or assess population sizes.
The "area search" survey method is used to monitor bird species diversity at larger sites with mixed habitats, such as the Friends of Porter Valley sites.
A method of surveying bird species richness at project sites such as Wardsend Cemetery, where the habitat is mixed.
This protocol is designed to establish the number of Nightjar males holding territory during the breeding season at Wyming Brook Nature Reserve. This will enable SRWT to make an educated assumption of breeding pairs of at the reserve.
This protocol is designed to establish the number of skylark males holding territory during the breeding season at Woodhouse Washlands Nature Reserve. This will enable SRWT to make an educated assumption of breeding pairs of Skylark at the reserve.
Sward height measurements are also taken within compartment B4 to ascertain if optimal breeding conditions are being maintained.
This protocol is designed to establish the number of Lapwing and Snipe males holding territory during the breeding season at our Nature Reserves. This will enable SRWT to make an educated assumption of breeding pairs of at the reserve.
We carry out breeding wader surveys for three sites: Hammond's Field, Woodhouse Washlands and Kilnhurst Ings.
This survey is carried out using standard methods derived from the BTOs Common Bird Census (CBC).
The aim of this survey is to measure the butterfly species richness at the HERB sites using a variation of the Pollard Walk transect method
The aim of this protocol is to establish a baseline, and implement ongoing monitoring of the bog/mire area at Blacka Moor known as Cowsick Bog. Condition is assessed through the cover and frequency of positive and negative species, as well as structural attributes such as sward heights. This method is not designed to compile a species list for the sites but will provide information in order to assess the health of Cowsick Bog, and if the area is meeting requirements of agri-environment schemes and SSSI conditions.
The aim of this protocol is to give a guidance for measuring the habitat suitability of ponds for Great Crested Newts in particular for the reserve 'Woodhouse Washlands'.
It is meant to work alongside newt population surveys from March until end of June.
A further goal is to identify specific habitat management priorities to strenghten the area as a potential hotspot for Great Crested Newt populations. A total 9 of 14 ponds (2;3;4;5;6;;11;12;13;14) have to be surveyed at Woodhouse Washlands (see map attached).
The aim of this protocol is to establish evidence of Harvest Mice Micromys minutus breeding attempts, based on nest searches, and to assess the extent and suitability of habitat for Harvest Mice.
The aim of this protocol is to establish a baseline, and implement ongoing monitoring of MG5 meadows on SRWT reserves. Condition is assessed through structural attributes such as sward heights and bare ground, and frequency of positive and negative species. This method is not designed to compile a species list for the sites but will provide information on species richness and cover in order to assess the health of the meadows and if the sites are meeting requirements of agri-environment schemes.
This protocol is designed to monitoring Odonata species on SRWT nature reserves, with the aim to collect data on species richness; abundance and evidence of breeding activity.
The aim of this protocol is to establish a baseline, and implement ongoing monitoring of areas of rush pasture, suitable for breeding waders. Habitat suitability is assessed through structural attributes such as sward heights and density, soil moisture and bare ground.
The aim of this protocol is to establish a baseline, and implement ongoing monitoring of woodland condition on SRWT reserves. Woodland condition includes structural attributes of the woodland such as the amount of dead wood, presence of glades and or rides, or invasive species.