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Contents Introduction & Site Descriptions..................................................................................................... 6 Executive Summary ........................................................................................................................ 7 Vision .............................................................................................................................................. 7 Location & Access .......................................................................................................................... 8 Map 3 Talkin Tarn Country Park – With Boundaries Marked In Purple........................................ 9 Map 4 Phase 1 Habitat Compartment Map ................................................................................... 10 Tenure............................................................................................................................................ 11 Site Description............................................................................................................................ 11 Geology ..................................................................................................................................... 11 Hydrology.................................................................................................................................. 11 Climate ...................................................................................................................................... 11 Soils ........................................................................................................................................... 12 Wayleaves ..................................................................................................................................... 12 Brief History.................................................................................................................................. 12 The Legend of the Tarn ............................................................................................................. 12 Strategic Context ........................................................................................................................... 13 Biodiversity Action Plans.......................................................................................................... 13 The Cumbria Biodiversity Action Plan (CBAP) has 39 Species and Habitat Action Plans ..... 13 County Wildlife Site.................................................................................................................. 14 Transfer Aims............................................................................................................................ 14 SWOT analysis.......................................................................................................................... 15 Vision ............................................................................................................................................ 15 Management Plan Review............................................................................................................. 15 Staffing & Responsibilities ........................................................................................................... 15 Site Administration........................................................................................................................ 17 Finance .......................................................................................................................................... 17 Customer Service .......................................................................................................................... 18 Information Technology................................................................................................................ 18 Conservation ................................................................................................................................ 20 Habitat Management ..................................................................................................................... 21 Woodland .................................................................................................................................. 21 Hedgerows................................................................................................................................. 21 Verges........................................................................................................................................ 22 Boundaries................................................................................................................................. 22 Grassland ................................................................................................................................... 22 Grazing .................................................................................................................................. 22 Countryside Stewardship............................................................................................................... 22 Grasscutting........................................................................................................................... 23 Farlam Meadow..................................................................................................................... 23 Entrance Drive – Tarn End Field .......................................................................................... 24 Tarn End – Sluice Wood Field .............................................................................................. 24 Hell Beck – Roman Wood..................................................................................................... 24 Orchid Meadow ..................................................................................................................... 25 Open Water................................................................................................................................ 25 The Tarn ................................................................................................................................ 25 Car Park Pond........................................................................................................................ 29 Watercourses ............................................................................................................................. 30 Outflow.................................................................................................................................. 30 2
Inflow .................................................................................................................................... 30 Marsh & Wet Areas................................................................................................................... 30 Species Management ..................................................................................................................... 30 Mammals ................................................................................................................................... 30 Flora/Vegetation ........................................................................................................................ 31 Invasive Species .................................................................................................................... 31 Fungi.......................................................................................................................................... 32 Fish ............................................................................................................................................ 32 Butterflies/Moths (Lepidoptra).................................................................................................. 32 Dragonflies/Damselflies (Odonata)........................................................................................... 32 Sustainable Management Operations ............................................................................................ 33 Energy Efficiency...................................................................................................................... 33 Peat Use ..................................................................................................................................... 34 Waste & Recycling.................................................................................................................... 34 Tearoom Waste...................................................................................................................... 34 Office Waste.......................................................................................................................... 34 Pesticide Policy ......................................................................................................................... 35 Water Use .................................................................................................................................. 35 Education ..................................................................................................................................... 36 Education Cabin ............................................................................................................................ 37 Orienteering Course ...................................................................................................................... 37 Marked Trails ................................................................................................................................ 37 Environmental Education Programmes......................................................................................... 38 Numeracy Trail.............................................................................................................................. 38 Moodle........................................................................................................................................... 38 Rock Detectives............................................................................................................................. 39 Geocaches...................................................................................................................................... 39 Work Experience Placements........................................................................................................ 39 Community Programmes............................................................................................................... 40 Friends of Talkin Tarn............................................................................................................... 40 Friends Of Newsletter ............................................................................................................... 40 Volunteers ................................................................................................................................. 40 Marketing ...................................................................................................................................... 41 Marketing Vision....................................................................................................................... 42 Visitor Surveys .......................................................................................................................... 42 Site Logo ................................................................................................................................... 42 Site Leaflet ................................................................................................................................ 42 Site Folders................................................................................................................................ 42 Tearoom Table-Top Folders...................................................................................................... 43 Press Releases............................................................................................................................ 43 Interpretation ................................................................................................................................. 43 Bird/Squirrel Feeding area ............................................................................................................ 44 Information Points ......................................................................................................................... 44 Signage .......................................................................................................................................... 44 Entrance Sign ............................................................................................................................ 44 Welcome Signs.......................................................................................................................... 45 Directional Signs ....................................................................................................................... 45 Weather Station ............................................................................................................................. 45 Recreation .................................................................................................................................... 46 Facilities ........................................................................................................................................ 47 Dog Bins/Litter Bins ................................................................................................................. 47 Graffiti & Vandalism................................................................................................................. 48 3
Page 4 and 5: Dogs...............................
Page 6 and 7: Introduction & Site Descriptions 6
Page 8 and 9: This gives an overview of the key p
Page 10 and 11: Map 4 Phase 1 Habitat Compartment M
Page 12 and 13: Lakeland fells around Seathwaite in
Page 14 and 15: wider participation in its conserva
Page 16 and 17: Country Park Manager, (CPM) respons
Page 18 and 19: Customer Service We recognise that
Page 20 and 21: Conservation 20
Page 22 and 23: Hedgerow 2 (H2)Tarn road - Planted
Page 24 and 25: Entrance Drive - Tarn End Field Thi
Page 26 and 27: Talkin Tarn is a 65 acre (26 hectar
Page 28 and 29: species follows which. The lake has
Page 30 and 31: Watercourses Outflow Hell Beck runs
Page 32 and 33: Ragwort - this is in fairly low qua
Page 34 and 35: will replace four in-efficient 2kw
Page 36 and 37: Education 36
Page 38 and 39: Environmental Education Programmes
Page 40 and 41: keener interest in the work, are ol
Page 42 and 43: Marketing Vision “Maintaining sit
Page 44 and 45: Bird/Squirrel Feeding area This was
Page 46 and 47: Recreation 46
Page 48 and 49: waste from the tearoom for free. Th
Page 50 and 51: Willow Hide This was commissioned b
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depending on usage. This is current
Page 54 and 55:
Rowing Boats Hire The site owns and
Page 56 and 57:
Fishing costs are currently adults
Page 58 and 59:
Access to Wider Countryside There i
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ecycled sleepers filled with soil.
Page 62 and 63:
Boathouse Tearooms & Takeaway 62
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Gift Shop Pre 2006 the gifts used t
Page 66 and 67:
Health & Safety 66
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First Aid First aid kits are locate
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Project Codes in RED (eg P14) refer
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Action & Page Reference & Project C
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Five Year Plan 80
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Section Action/Project 2010/11 2011
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Section Action/Project 2010/11 2011
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Maps Map 1 Talkin Tarn’s Location
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