Paul and Peter have been involved in the preparation and
implementation of Local Biodiversity Action Plans in Cheshire for:
White-faced Darter |
White-letter Hairstreak |
Small
Pearl-borded Fritillary |
Dingy Skipper |
These have been undertaken as part of the County’s Countdown Process
with funding through the Landfill Tax Credit Scheme. The two-year project
saw the involvement of several landowners and conservation organisations
working in partnership to improve the habitats for the Action Species.
During the winters of 1998/99 and 1999/2000 over 600 person days were
spent on various management tasks such as:
- Scrub clearance to remove invasive birch to improve conditions for
Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary and Dingy Skipper at four sites in Cheshire.
- Removal of regenerating pine and birch on mosslands to prevent drying
out of the sphagnum carpet – this work is to benefit the White-faced
Darter
- Creation of new pools in mosslands sites for dragonflies, especially
the White-faced Darter
- Regular monitoring of the target species during the flight periods
has been used to measure the success of the projects.
Full details of the projects can be found on the Cheshire Wildlife Trusts
Web Pages by clicking on the species pictures below:
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