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Contents of a management plan for habitat restoration
The following specification sets out to identify the main elements needed in
a management plant. They are derived from Appendix 4a of the Saline Lagoon Manual
(Bamber et al. 2001).
- Owner/tenant of the site;
- Location and general description of the area, including information on protected
status if any;
- A detailed description of the site, including the area of land which will
be affected by the restoration work, current land-use, soil type, site topography,
management history, hydrology, existing protective works, public rights of
way, and any archaeological interest;
- Features on adjacent land which could be affected by a the scheme;
More detailed information will be required on the following:
- The feasibility of the scheme;
- Design and cost;
- Works to be undertaken;
- Monitoring requirements.
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Guidance: All schemes which require physical works to be undertaken
will require licenses
and consents for the work to be undertaken. These can be complex.
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Key References
Bamber, R.N., Gilliland, P.M. & Shardlow, E.A.
2001.
Saline Lagoons: a Guide to their Management and Creation (Interim Version).
Saline Lagoon Working Group.
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