Title of the project
Green Shoots North Wales SSSI work
Description
The project seeks to increase populations of wading birds including curlews (Numenius spp.) and lapwings (Vanellus vanellus) by controlling populations of generalist predators including foxes (Vulpes vulpes)
Data was gathered on predator control to assess to what extent predation was limiting the recruitment rate of these species.
The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) ran the project and hunters were asked to submit their data on predator control for the survey.
Results
data has been collected (and is still being collected) providing information on the intensity and location of fox control.
Location
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Level | Local |
| Site | Mynydd Hiraethog in Denbighshire |
| Region | North Wales |
Habitat Types
Farmland, Forest/Woodland, Scrub/Grassland, Wetland, Coastal, Island, Mountains, Suburban
Protection status of the areas
National protected area
Species
| Species Caracteristics | Huntable species, Protected species, Abundant species, Migratory species, Threatened species |
| Species Type | Birds, Mammals, Generalist predators |
| Name(s) of main species | Curlew (Numenius aquata), lapwing (Vanellus vanellus), fox (Vulpes vulpes) |
Conservation action(s)
Management of habitats and wildlife (e.g. conservation and restoration activities), Research and data collection (e.g. monitoring, bag data), Communication and education (for different target audiences e.g. hunters, the wider public)
Partners
| Leading partners | BASC (https://basc.org.uk/) |
| Other partners | Natural Resources Wales (https://naturalresources.wales/splash?orig=/) |
Weblinks
http://basc.org.uk/conservation/green-shoots/green-shoots-in-north-wales/