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Reedbed management summary
Reedbeds represent some of the most actively managed habitat. The speed of
succession
can cause rapid losses in the range and diversity of species present at any
one site. As a consequence intervention to arrest the succession is applied
in many areas where the reedbed is managed for nature conservation purposes.
(Commercial reedbeds are cut on a rotational basis which is designed to maximise
the growth of new and vigorous reed.)
A variety of management techniques are applied which help to maintain the
range of open water and reed and prevent the built up of litter and the development
of scrub and woodland. These include:
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Guidance: More drastic approaches involving engineering works
may be needed in order to restore
and create reedbed. Conversely when new reedbed is established
or restored, continuing management will be required, which will involve
some or all of the above tools. A special set of requirements exist when
considering management
for bitterns (Botaurus stellaris).
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