|
Arable Wildlife - Protecting Non-target Species from Pesticides
|
|
These guidelines are designed to show farmers and advisors that, given commitment and skill, backed by knowledge and understanding, non-target species can be protected from pesticides without prejudicing farm productivity or profitability. Crop Protection Association, 1997.
|
|
Archaeology on Farm and Croft
|
|
People have lived in Scotland for 10,000 years and left a rich tapestry of sites and monuments in the landscape. This short leafletprovides an introduction to identifying evidence on farmland. Council for Scottish Archaeology, 2005.
|
|
At War with Aliens
|
|
This document reports the changes in management and policy that are required to protect native British plants from non-native invasive species, in particular, New Zealand pigymyweed, Australian swamp stonecrop, floating pennywort and parrot's feather. Plantlife International, ISBN 1-872613-09-8, 2000.
|
|
Badgers and the Law
|
|
Badgers and their setts are legally protected from intentional cruelty, such as badger baiting,
and from the results of lawful human activities, such as building developments. National Federation of Badger Groups, 2004.
|
|
Barn Owl Trust Leaflets
|
|
This resource provides access to a number of information leaflets produced by the Barn Own Trust on wild barn owl conservation. Subjects include: habitat management, nest boxes, rodent control, safeguarding wild sites and surveying. See individual leaflets for publication dates.
|
|
Bat Fact Sheets
|
|
A collection of leaflets from the Bat Conservation Trust providing information on species, habitats, care, management and the law. Variable dates.
|
|
Bats - Grounded or Inside a Building
|
|
Bats are shy and unobtrusive creatures, so if one is found on the ground in daylight or flying inside a building it may need help. This short leaflet provides basic guidance. Bat Conservation Trust, 2003.
|
|
Beneficials on farmland: identification and management guidelines (HGCA Summer 2008)
|
|
The guide includes detailed information on recognising beneficial organisms and features sections on flies, beetles, bees and wasps, bugs, lacewings, spiders and harvestmen, and detrivores and other predatory species. HGCA. Summer 2008.
|
|
Biodiversity Factsheets - Worcestershire Biodiversity Action Plan
|
|
Worcestershire's Biodiversity Action Plan (WBAP) identifies the most important species and habitats for the county. This collection of colourful factsheets provides information on various species (incl. adders, bats, butterflies, dragonfiles, dormouse, newts, otters, voles, beetles and crayfish) and habitats (incl. hedges, heathlands, meadows, orchards, woodlands, veteran trees, wetlands, rivers and ponds), why they are important and how they are being threatened. Worcestershire Wildlife Trust, 2003.
|
|
Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan
|
|
This Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (BSAP) aims to recognise, develop and co-ordinate the crop protection industrys efforts to promote best practice in the use of its products. It is a key project within the Voluntary Initiative. The Action Plan discusses some key biodiversity projects including sustainable arable farming, the BUZZ project, farming practice, local wildlife awareness, weed management, and bio-security. Crop Protection Association, February 2003.
|
|
Biodiversity Technical Factsheets by FWAG
|
|
This resource contains a number of Technical Factsheets published by FWAG covering topics such as owls, bats, game and song birds, moths and butterflies, wild plants and provides practical tips for improving farm biodiversity. FWAG, 2004.
|
|
Biodiversity: Enhancing arable biodiversity through the management of uncropped land an HGCA guide (G51)
|
|
Biodiversity is valuable for more than just environmental reasons: it underpins the biological processes associated with agricultural production. This guide describes simple techniques to enhance on-farm biodiversity through the efficient use of land without impacting greatly on farm management and profitability. The guide is mainly formulated from the LINK project Farm4bio, which set out to determine whether acceptable levels of biodiversity could be achieved on conventional arable farms through the management of uncropped land. HGCA, G51, Summer 2011.
|
|
Biodiversity: Enhancing Arable Biodiversity. Six practical solutions for farmers (SAFFIE)
|
|
The five-year the Sustainable Arable Farming For an Improved Environment (SAFFIE) research project, funded by industry and government, involved over 20 partner organisations and ran from 2001 to 2006. It showed that most arable farmers could adopt some common practices if given the right signals, although different solutions are required for different species. The solutions include: Skylark plots, In-crop biodiversity, Margin mixtures, Margin management, Encouraging birds, Enhancing biodiversity. These are all outlined in this document. SAFFIE, July 2007.
|
|
Birds: The state of the UKs Birds 2005
|
|
The seventh annual report - a 'one-stop shop' for all the latest information on the fortunes of birds throughout the UK and in its Overseas Territories. Contains information on UK Biodiversity Action Plans, trends in common breeding birds, woodland bird survey, breeding seabirds, rare breeding birds, wintering waterbirds, development of wild bird indicators, and what the public can do to help. RSPB, BTO, WWT, Countryside Council for Wales, English Nature, Scottish Natural Heritage, Environment and Heritage Service Northern Ireland, 2006.
|
|
Bluebells of Britain
|
|
Native Bluebells (Hyacinthoides nonscripta) or Wild Hyacinths as theyre known in Scotland, are one of the most stunning sights in the British countryside and can be enjoyed the length and
breadth of the UK. This publication provides an introduction to native Bluebells and how they can be protected. Plantlife International, ISBN: 1 904749-32-1, 2006.
|