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Sustainable Aggregates Creating Environmental Improvements through Biodiversity which has large areas of open water near to an RAF base. The preliminary results show that the technique is effective in detecting patterns in bird movements in relation to geographical (habitat) features. Impacts (Potential): Further analysis of these results may reveal useful relationships of bird movements with geographical features. This could be considered in the future design of minerals site restorations where bird strike is likely to be an issue, and in development of guidelines on the matter. Potential Expansion: The report states that additional analysis is needed to create a larger and more robust dataset from which to analyse bird behaviour It states that movements should be studied throughout a year or over a number of years to allow for seasonal variations The technique could be applied more widely to study bird movements at other relevant sites, where funding is available. The report states that this would be advantageous as it would allow the findings to be applied to a wider range of situations across the UK. Dissemination: This report forms part of a larger study by CSL and RSPB (‘Developing policy and best practice in relation to restoration following minerals extraction – resolving conflicts with aviation’), which will inform policy and best practice guidance. GUIDELINES FOR THE CREATION OF BAP HABITATS AT MINERAL SITES IN WORCESTERSHIRE (DEFRA, WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL) Project Type: Review, case studies, guidelines Site: Mineral sites in Worcestershire Project Aim: To assess the merits of future restoration plans in Worcestershire. To provide a source of reference for future restoration plans. To shortlist habitats that are most appropriate for given sites. To facilitate the industry’s role and commitment to achieving nature conservation objectives. Main Methods: Combination of best practice, assessment of a selection of past and present extraction sites in Worcestershire Output: Description of the Worcestershire BAP Discussion of restoration and aftercare of minerals sites, and the need to consider long-term management Discussion of the compatibility of nature conservation restoration with other end-uses Description of BAP habitats in the Worcestershire context Provision of key information on creation of these habitats at aggregate sites (with advice to seek skilled ecological guidance prior to creating them) Provision of references and further reading on these topics Discussion of natural regeneration at minerals sites and local sourcing of seeds species for planting Mention of vulnerable habitats close to proposed mineral sites that may be affected by extraction Mention of the habitats created during extraction processes Mentions landscape scale considerations and linking / expanding existing habitat fragments Explanation of NVC communities and description of those occurring in the county – tables showing considerations for each Description of ‘ecological natural areas’ where aggregate extraction is concentrated in the county (plus 92
eminder to consider more local environmental variations) Descriptions of specific aggregate sites to provide further reference for the creation of habitats in a particular area Description of a number of sites that will be turned to agriculture and/or landfill, but that could have made a considerable contribution to biodiversity in Worcestershire (including creation of rare habitats such as acid grassland or heathland) Impacts (Actual): The report assessed extraction areas (including current sites) in Worcestershire, with reference to the ecological character of different areas and BAP habitats within the county that are appropriate for creation. This is a valuable tool for planning restorations on a landscape scale, and a good source of information on a more local scale. Impacts (Potential): If widely used, the document could have a very beneficial impact on mineral site restoration plans in Worcestershire. Potential Expansion: The approach taken here provides a good example that could be adopted by other Minerals Planning Authorities. Dissemination: The document states: ‘It is anticipated that the information and examples of these sites … will be useful as a means of reference for future restoration plans’. It is assumed that the report was presented to Worcestershire County Council, but it is unclear where it was distributed to from there. Sustainable Aggregates Creating Environmental Improvements through Biodiversity 93
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CONTENTS Executive summary 5 1. Int
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