This table gives the progress made on each of the item in Chapter 15e 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 | Action | Contact | Progress | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EA1 | Increase accessibility for birdwatching along the Avon Water | Liaise with landowners to establish a permit controlled birdwatching site | KM | Started | |
| EA2 | Increase visibility of terns to local residents and visitors by encouraging breeding sites (e.g. tern islands) at Sturt Pond, Avon Water or Saltgrass Lane lagoons | Liaise with HCC Countryside Team to progress project | KM | Started | |
| EA3 | Increase wildlife photography opportunities in Milford-on-Sea | Construct concealed/covered viewing area close to and overlooking Sturt Pond for dedicated wildlife photographers | KM | Not started | |
| EA4 | Enhance Solent Way pedestrian accessibility along only public access footpath to eastern side of Sturt Pond | Enhance footpath between Sea Road car park and New Lane (crabbing bridge) on the Solent Way Footpath by raising existing gravel footpath or consider long- term boardwalk along the lower lying sections, currently prone to regular flooding | BAPSG | Not started | |
| EA5 | Follow through Sturt Pond management aspiration to create a viewing-platform for wildlife watching and pond-dipping facility | Construct a concealed short boardwalk through reeds at Sturt Pond off the Solent Way footpath, with viewing platform looking up-channel and childrens pond- dipping area | BAPSG | Not started | |
| EA6 | Enhance woodland seating | Replace existing concrete-ended seats with wooden seats in keeping with woodland environment | BAPSG | Started | |
| EA7 | Enhance conservation education | Engage with youth group associations and schools to secure the young conservationist custodians of the future | KM | Started 2015 | |
| EA8 | Eliminate dog fouling in public open spaces and nature reserves | Enhance bye-laws against irresponsible dog ownership in public open spaces and local nature reserves. Use experienced dog-warden volunteers to cover Milfords treasured amenity land. Increase number of waste bins & signage that all bins can accept wrapped dog waste. | BAPSG and PC | Started | |
| EA9 | Increase numbers and enhance existing wildlife ponds | Locate suitable ponds and seek landowners permission to enhance | BAPSG | Not started | |
| EA10 | Enhance beach, cliff & Hurst Spit | By regular litter-picks | BAPSG | Started | |
| EA11 | Manage concerns of users at grazing areas open to the public | Hold conducted walks with grazier and MCV conservation officers | BAPSG | Started | |
| EA12 | Make access gates accessible for buggy and wheelchair users | Rework turning areas and gravelled standing areas to accommodate standard size buggies | BAPSG | Not started | |
| EA13 | Provide advice to residents as to suitable positions for bird & bat boxes and feeding stations | Produce hand-out leaflet and distribute via website and shops | BAPSG | Not started | |
| EA14 | Produce summary version of each development plan as they are agreed | Produce booklet | BAPSG | Not started |