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Devon Biodiversity Action Plan
General Contents
- Introduction to the revised BAP
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- Section A
(26KB - pdf help) - Summary - Section B
(17KB - pdf help) - A Possible Future for Devon's natural environment
- Section C
(105KB - pdf help) - Planning for Biodiversity & Geological Conservation in Devon
C1 An Introduction to Biodiversity Conservation
C2 The Biodiversity Planning Process
C3 The Devon Biodiversity Action Plan
C4 Links between the Devon Biodiversity Action Plan and other County Initiatives
- Section D
(307KB - pdf help) - A Review of Devon's Wildlife & Geology
D1 The Major Habitats in Devon
D2 An Overview of Devon's Species
D3 Changes in Devon's Wildlife
D4 Summary of Devon's Geological History
D5 Geological Sites in Devon
D6 Geological Threats and Opportunities
D7 Natural Areas and Prime Biodiversity Areas in Devon
- Section E
(285KB - pdf help) - Setting Out Priorities
E1 Defining the Key Features of Devon's Biodiversity and Geology
E2 Key Wildlife Features
E3 Key Earth Science Features in Devon
E4 Selection of Features for Action Plans
- Section F
(126KB - pdf help) - Turning Plans into Action
F1 Partnership and Leadership
F2 The Roles of Key Sectors
F3 Funding Biodiversity Conservation
F4 Application through Other Plans and Strategies
F5 Next Steps and Future Developments
- Section G
(602KB - pdf help) - Appendices
Priority Species and Species of Conservation Concern in Devon
The Geological Conservation Review and Important Geological
Features and Localities in Devon
Legislative and Policy Background
Nature Conservation Designations
Legally Protected Species in Devon
The Devon Biodiversity Partnership
Devon Biodiversity Action Plan Champions
Guidelines for Champions
References and Further Reading
- Common Themes
(105KB - pdf help) - Habitat
- Land
Alder/willow wet woodland
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Caves, karst & mines
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Cities, towns & villages
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Flower-rich meadows & pastures
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Lowland heathland
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Oak woodland
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Parkland & wood pasture
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Pits, quarries & cuttings
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Rhôs pasture
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Sea cliff & slope
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Species-rich hedges
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- Sea
Estuaries
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Rocky foreshore
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Rocky seabed
(132KB - pdf help) - Freshwater
Freshwater reedbed
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Grazing Marsh
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Rivers, streams, floodplains & fluvial processes
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- Species
- Plants
Devon whitebeam & related species
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Golden hair lichen
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Primrose
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- Insects and other Invertebrates
Freshwater pearl mussel
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Great green bush-cricket
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Marsh fritillary
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Pearl-bordered fritillary
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Pink seafan
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Southern damselfly
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White-clawed crayfish
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- Fish
Atlantic salmon
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- Birds
Barn owl
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Cirl bunting
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Curlew
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Nightjar
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- Mammals
Brown hare
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Dormouse
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Greater horseshoe bat
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Otter
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Water vole
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