This table gives the progress made on each of the item in Chapter 15c of our Biodiversity Action Plan. If you are interested in becoming involved with any project please contact us.
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Note: The last 2 columns of the table are in the process of being updated. May 2022
| Action Plan Ref: | Objective | Methods/Project type | Contact | Progress | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | Enhance and create further Skylark breeding habitat | Survey existing Skylark breeding population. Create additional Skylark plots in suitable locations e.g. Studland Meadow & farmland and better inform public | BAPSG | Started | |
| S2 | Enhance and create further Barn Owl breeding sites | Make and install five Barn Owl nest boxes & place in suitable farmland & open space locations | BAPSG | Started | |
| S3 | Save injured wildlife through the provision of a Milford-on-Sea Wildlife Hospital and Sanctuary | Consider suitable rural covered site (e.g. unused farm building) where injured/homeless wildlife can be cared for by trained volunteers. Use Mousehole Wild Bird Hospital & Sanctuary as a management template. | BAPSG | Not started | |
| S4 | Enhance and create further habitat for butterflies, bees and bugs | Identify woodland & grassland sites that with appropriate ride & glade management would provide more suitable habitat for key invertebrate species. | BAPSG | Started | |
| S5 | Provide ‘bamboo-type’ Mini- Beast homes for gardens | Make and distribute 100 to residents, residential care homes | KM | Started | |
| S6 | Protect and enhance orchid areas a bottom of Hordle Cliff | Work with landowners to protect orchids for as long as possible | TL (Martin Reid re Southern Marsh Orchid) | Started | |
| S7 | Map all invasive non-native species present in Milford-on-Sea, starting with Schedule 9 species | Train local residents to recognise key invasive non-native species, map and report them. Work with neighbouring communities to help eradicate, especially along adjoining streams. Put mechanism in place for records to be given to MCV representatives who can advise on action | TL | Started 2015 | |
| S8 | Raise awareness of invasive species in Milford-on-Sea community | Produce booklet with information about invasive native (e.g. Ragwort sp.) and non-native species Run workshops to teach people how to identify invasive non-native species and the procedure for control and eradication | KM | Started (80% pull) | |
| S9 | Engage local residents in manual control of invasive non-native species in the Parish on Parish land and private land where landowners seek assistance | Ensure appropriate methods are used (and disposal licences sought as necessary) | BAPSG | Started |