Grid-based

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.

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 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 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 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.

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.

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.