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Abandon-Repair-Convert: Finding a Future for Historic Farm Buildings
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Traditional farm buildings are numerous in the Countryside. They provide testimony to the long history of farming in the English landscape and are valued as a prominent contributor to regional distinctiveness. They provide an invaluable resource for the future diversification of the farming industry and for wider rural development initiatives. English Heritage, 2002, rev 2004.
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Agricultural Landscapes - 35 years of change
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The farmed landscape has seen fundamental changes during the last 35 years, due to greater labour efficiency, mechanisation and specialisation. This publication presents an invaluable visual record of the lowland landscape in the first decade of the 21st century, against which future changes can be compared. NB: Document in four parts. English Nature, RDS and Countryside Commission, July 2006.
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Agri-environment schemes in England 2009. A review of results and effectiveness (NE194)
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A comprehensive analysis of agri-environment schemes (AES). The report draws on research from the entire 22-year history of the schemes and analyses the impact they have made on England’s farmed environment. Natural England, NE194, 2009.
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Animal Welfare Act 2006: what it means for wildlife (TIN072)
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The aim of this information note is to provide guidance on the sections of the Animal Welfare Act 2006 that may apply to wildlife whether through wildlife management techniques and procedures or while working with wildlife, such as in the course of research projects. Natural England, Technical Information Note TIN072, 19 August 2010.
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ARCHIVE: Entry Level Stewardship (ELS) Handbook 2008 (NE106)
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This is the second edition of this handbook and it will apply to all Entry Level Stewardship agreements starting on or after 1 October 2008. ELS is a agri-environment scheme where payments will be made to farmers and land managers who agree to continue or introduce beneficial environmental management on their land. Incudes a 2009 addendum (NE177) with revised options available to all agreements starting on, or after, 1st May 2009. Natural England, NE106, ISBN 978-1-84754-080-5, October 2008 (NE106) / April 2009 (NE177).
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Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty
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The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 created a new statutory duty for authorities to publish Areas of Natural Beauty (AONB) Management Plans. This guide provides a guide to good practice to enable quality AONB Management Plans to be produced. Published by the Countryside Agency, CA23, Nov 2001.
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Assessing ornithological impacts associated with wind farm developments: surveying recommendations (TIN008)
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This information note has been written to provide guidance to developers, Competent Authorities and others in assessing wind farm developments that may affect the Humber Estuary Special Protection Area (SPA) and Ramsar site, Thorne and Hatfield Moors SPA, Lower Derwent Valley SPA and Ramsar site and Hornsea Mere SPA. It provides technical advice regarding the necessary procedures under the Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Regulations 1994 (the Habitats Regulations). Natural England, TIN008, October 2007.
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Badger problems: advice to householders (TIN004)
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Great Britain supports some of the highest densities of badgers Meles meles in Europe. Badger numbers have increased, especially in urban areas, and they can sometimes cause problems. These can range from damage to gardens, property and amenity areas, to problems with serious implications for human safety such as the undermining of roads and railways. In urban situations, where a number of adjoining properties may be affected, solving a badger problem may require discussion and co-operation between neighbours. Natural England, TIN004, September 2007.
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Badgers - Crimes against Badgers in Scotland
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This is a short introductory leaflet regarding badger crimes in Scotland. Funded by the Scottish Executive (SEERAD) through the Partnership for Action Against Wildlife Crime (PAWS). 2002.
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Badgers and Development
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Badgers are among BritainÂ’s most loved wild mammals, though their mainly nocturnal habits mean that many people encounter them only as road casualties. They are protected by law and this booklet provides an introduction to how development that affects badgers can be carried out within that law. Access to the Planning Policy Guidance Note 9: Nature Conservation is also available. English Nature, ISBN 1 85716 614 0, Catalogue code: IN7.5, 2002.
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Badgers on Historic Sites
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The Badger (Meles meles) is a familiar species, which is nevertheless rarely seen in the wild. Evidence of its activities are more obvious, and can cause significant problems in the historic
environment. This booklet provides information on the legal aspects, licensing, monitoring and gives practical advice. English Heritage, LAN16, 2003.
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Badgers: Forest Operations & Setts
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This Forestry Commission guide concentrates upon safeguarding setts and badgers within setts. It is not intended to provide comprehensive advice on the wider aspects of managing forests for the benefit of badgers although it includes some measures which go beyond what is strictly necessary to avoid an offence under the 1992 Act, in order to minimise disturbance to
badgers beyond the immediate vicinity of the sett. Forestry Commission, 1995.
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Badgers: Using one-way gates on badger sett entrances (TIN025)
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One-way badger gates were developed by Wildlife Management Team technical staff as a method of excluding badgers from setts or specific parts of setts. The purpose of using one-way gates is to help ensure that when sett tunnels are closed down under licence, no badgers are harmed or remain trapped underground. One-way gates must only be used under licences issued by Natural England or other statutory nature conservation organisations under the Protection of Badgers Act 1992. The use of such gates at badger setts without an appropriate licence may constitute an offence under the Act. Natural England, TIN025, 5 November 2007.
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Barn Owls on Site
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The aim of this booklet is not to prevent the conversion or development of old barns but to actively promote ways to encourage the co-existence of barn owls and man. This booklet, aimed at planners and developers, is intended to provide all the most useful information about barn owls and their housing needs. English Nature & Barn Owl Trust, ISBN 1 85716 6108
Catalogue code IN7.4 (C) Barn Owl Trust, 2002.
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Bat Mitigation Guidelines (IN13.6)
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These guidelines have been developed to assist those involved with land-use planning and development operations (in the widest sense) where bats are known or suspected to occur. English Nature. Provides a comprehensive range of information on subjects such as their legal and conservation status, the roles and responsibilities of government organisations, and survey, mitigation and compensation methods etc. IN13.6. 2003.
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