IntensityFrequencyTechniqueInfrequent Intermittent Frequent Annual Cont<strong>in</strong>uousevery 10 - 60 years every 3-4 -(9) years every 2-3 years every yeartrampl<strong>in</strong>g, wheel<strong>in</strong>gs - - - -Disc<strong>in</strong>g, scarify<strong>in</strong>g,forage harvest scuffs,rabbit scrapesrabbit burrow aprons,track marg<strong>in</strong>srotovation Thymus serpyllum ?plough<strong>in</strong>g- Astragalus danicus, Veronicaspicata, Thymus serpyllum,Cl<strong>in</strong>opodium ac<strong>in</strong>os-Past<strong>in</strong>aca sativa, DaucuscarotaHypera past<strong>in</strong>acae -weevil(Daucus carota)Silene otites, Muscariatlanticum, Cl<strong>in</strong>opdiumac<strong>in</strong>osHadena irregularis – moth(Silene otites), Emmeliatrabealis – moth(Convolvulus arvensis)Ceutorhynchusgeographics -weevil (Echiumvulgaris)Arabis glabraNeofriseria s<strong>in</strong>gular –moth(Rumex acetosella)Scleranthus perennisssp prostrates. Harpalusfroelichii – ground beetle(Chenopodium album)Arenocoriswaltlii – truebug (Erodiumcicutarium)Gronopslunatus -weevil(Spergulariaspp.)Fumaria parviflora, Veronica triphylos?,Veronica verna?, Veronica praecox?,Alysum alysoides?Psylliodes sophiae - flea beetle(Descurania sophia)CrassulatilleaTrifolium scabrum, Trifoliumglomeratum, Medicago m<strong>in</strong>ima,M<strong>in</strong>uartia hybridSpergularia arvensis,Filago lutescens, Filagogalica, Medicagom<strong>in</strong>imaFumaria parviflora,Veronica triphylos,Veronica verna,Veronica praecox,Silene conica, HerniaraglabraStenocarus fulig<strong>in</strong>osusweevil(Papaver spp.)--turf stripp<strong>in</strong>g + spoilheapsCl<strong>in</strong>opodium ac<strong>in</strong>osBuelia asterela &Squamar<strong>in</strong>a lenitigera -lichensEurhynchium pulchellum -moss-Harpalus froelichii – ground beetle(Chenopodium album)- -pits, exposures, bankcreationPetorhagia prolifera,Artemisia campestris, Galiumparisense?, Silene otitesLoxostege sticticalis – moth(Artemisia campestris)- - -build<strong>in</strong>g sites, gravelwork<strong>in</strong>gs- - - -Table 21. Species benefitt<strong>in</strong>g from the range of actions <strong>in</strong>dicated <strong>in</strong> Table 20. Unless otherwise <strong>in</strong>dicated, species are flower<strong>in</strong>g plants. For listed<strong>in</strong>vertebrate species with a known foodplant, this species is given <strong>in</strong> brackets158
Complex Sward MosaicsComplex sward structures of tussocks amidst open bare ground or closely cropped turf are a keyrequirement of many species, for example for moths or other <strong>in</strong>vertebrates with complex life historyrequirements for bask<strong>in</strong>g, oviposition or feed<strong>in</strong>g sites, shelter and aestivation or hibernation sites.The BAP moth, the Lunar yellow underw<strong>in</strong>g Noctua orbona may be an exemplar or umbrella speciesfor this assemblage.Provid<strong>in</strong>g such complex sward mosaics is not straightforward and is hard to achieve by a staticapproach to management. Chang<strong>in</strong>g patterns of graz<strong>in</strong>g, with <strong>in</strong>tensity vary<strong>in</strong>g spatially and ortemporally, together with physical disturbance <strong>in</strong> some situations, is the most likely way to generatesuch structured sward mosaics. An ideal could be the creation of extensive graz<strong>in</strong>g systems, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>ga mix of livestock (e.g. sheep, cattle, and small numbers of horses) at a landscape scale so that thefree-rang<strong>in</strong>g movements of animals and their responses to shelter, vegetation fertility and water,would create patterns of spatially vary<strong>in</strong>g graz<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>tensity. However, for most sites this is clearly notfeasible without ambitious and expensive habitat recreation, buffer<strong>in</strong>g and consolidation of sitenetworks. This therefore is not an appropriate recommendation <strong>in</strong> the short or medium term.More practicable options that have been discussed with or proposed by site managers <strong>in</strong>clude: The ebb and flow of gradients of graz<strong>in</strong>g, that occur as rabbit populations fluctuate and theirterritory expands and recedes. This may result <strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong>cursion of new graz<strong>in</strong>g and burrow<strong>in</strong>gactivity <strong>in</strong>to recently ungrazed longer tussocky swards, and later the abandonment of shortgrazed turf and the development of discrete tussocks among open conditions. However, thedeliberately reduction from a high density rabbit population has <strong>in</strong>herent risks, as subsequentrecovery of rabbit populations from a low po<strong>in</strong>t is notoriously difficult, particularly as lowdensity populations are susceptible to be<strong>in</strong>g limited by predators such as fox Vulpes vulpes.Therefore, we recommend that site managers should encourage rabbits but not be tooconcerned where rabbit numbers decl<strong>in</strong>e, provided rabbits recover with<strong>in</strong> a reasonable time(e.g. 3-5 years).Other possibilities proposed <strong>in</strong> consultation <strong>in</strong>clude: The possibility of mobile or electric fenc<strong>in</strong>g to <strong>in</strong>tensively graze compartments for a numberof years followed by a year of relaxation from graz<strong>in</strong>g. This may be possible to achieve byrotation with<strong>in</strong> larger contiguous sites. Erection of bl<strong>in</strong>d fences and partial barriers extend<strong>in</strong>g part way across a site, so that stockmovement is funnelled <strong>in</strong> areas prone to erosion, creat<strong>in</strong>g bare and trampled ground, whilegraz<strong>in</strong>g pressure is simultaneously reduced <strong>in</strong> corners and peripheral areas due to thedynamics of stock movement and congregation.159
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