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Extent/Distribution

Rhôs pastures (species-rich purple moor grass and rush pastures) are an internationally rare habitat. On Dartmoor, there are 1,100 ha of Rhôs pasture, representing about 20% of the total English resource.

Threats

[no information currently available]

Action Plan Objectives

Objective 1

Maintain and where possible enhance the current extent and condition of Rhôs pasture within Dartmoor.

Dartmoor targets

A Maintain a minimum of 1,100 ha of Rhôs pasture.
B Assess the strategic biodiversity value of all valley systems by 2001 and co-ordinate management within each system to maintain its important conservation features.
C Achieve a minimum of 75% (825 ha) of Rhôs pasture under management agreements with DNPA and/or within the Dartmoor ESA by 2001, with 90% (990 ha) by 2010.
D Implement management plans for 50% of DNPA/ESA management agreement areas by 2005 and 100% by 2010.
E Assess the potential for restoration of Rhôs pasture by 2001, to include targets for 2010.
F Assess the potential for access and ensure that at least one site has access and interpretation facilities developed by 2002.

Objective 2

Ensure that the Dartmoor National Park remains a national stronghold for the marsh fritillary.

Dartmoor targets

- see Species Action Plan for Marsh Fritillary and Narrow-bordered Bee Hawk-moth.


Objective 3

Establish the distribution of southern damselfly colonies within the Dartmoor National Park by 2001 and ensure they remain viable.

Dartmoor targets

- See Species Action Plan for Scarce Dragonflies.



Objective 4

Maintain the keeled skimmer as a common and widespread species within Dartmoor Rhôs pastures.

Dartmoor targets

- see Species Action Plan for Scarce Dragonflies.


Objective 5

Consider the notification of further Rhôs pasture SSSIs within the Dartmoor National Park, especially where key species are present.

Dartmoor target

A Assess the need for further Rhôs pasture SSSIs by 2001.

Action Plan Targets

[see above]

Current Action

[no information currently available]

 

Proposed Action

Policy and legislation

Ensure ESA scheme maintains support for appropriate management of Rhôs pasture (TARGET 2001)

LEAD: MAFF
PARTNERS: NFU (to lobby)

Include protection policies in all relevant statutory plans and
LEAPs when reviewed (TARGET ongoing)

LEAD:DNPA,
PARTNER: EA


Management

Safeguard sites against direct threats through planning controls and other consultation procedures (TARGETS Ongoing)

LEAD: DNPA,
PARTNERS: EA, FA

Review SSSIs and notify new sites if necessary (TARGET 2001)

LEAD:EN
PARTNER: DNPA

Continue to establish management agreements through DNPA Rhôs Pasture Initiative and the ESA, with appropriate funding (TARGET Ongoing)

LEAD: MAFF, DNPA

Seek management agreements with Rhôs pasture owners to reach the target of over 825 ha (TARGET 2001)

LEAD: MAFF, DNPA

Seek further management agreements to reach the target of 990 ha (TARGET 2010)

LEAD: MAFF, DNPA

Research and monitoring

[no information currently available]

Education and awareness raising

[no information currently available]


Progress

[no information currently available]

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