BLMF

Actions

1.1 Landscape
Action Targets and Timescales Partners
1.1E Develop and disseminate advice note with design guidance for fencing in sensitive open landscapes (e.g. moorland, open river floodplains)
Advice note developed
2014
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1.2 Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
Action Targets and Timescales Partners
1.2C Contribute to research on the value of 'ecosystem services' provided by the natural environment of the National Landscape and communicate findings to a wide audience
Research opportunities with Natural England identified
2014
Research commenced
2015
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1.2E Play an active role in the government's 'Catchment-based Approach' (CaBA) to river management and restoration for the Lune, Ribble and Wyre
Meet with EA catchment management staff and Rivers Trusts for Lune and Wyre re:CaBA
2014
Attend at least 2 Ribble Life stakeholder exchange meetings per year
Annually
Investigate opportunities for catchment-based management options and agreements for the New Environmental Land Management Scheme (NELMS).
2014
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1.3 Habitats
Action Targets and Timescales Partners
1.3H Conserve and enhance native woodland through appropriate management (e.g. small-scale, traditional coppice techniques), aiming to maintain good structure and maximise biodiversity
Hold woodland management seminar/field visit
2014
Secure funding for at least 1 pilot woodfuel economy project
2016
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1.4 Species
Action Targets and Timescales Partners
1.4A Identify local and national 'species at risk' within the area; prioritise and carry out surveys where necessary and work with existing datasets/risk registers on populations of rare species in the National Landscape
Establish risk register
2014
Commission surveys for 2 'priority species at risk'
2015
Commission surveys for at least 2 further priority species at risk
2016
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1.4B Develop local species recovery plans for priority 'species at risk' identified; ensuring synergy with national species recovery plans where these exist
Produce 4 local species recovery plans
2015
Produce at least 2 further local species recovery plans
2016
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1.4E Investigate feasibility of establishing pilot predator control areas to reduce the impact of predators on ground-nesting bird populations (waders in particular) within the National Landscape
Feasibility study complete
2015
If appropriate, seek funding to establish at least one pilot predator control area
2015
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1.7 Planning and Development
Action Targets and Timescales Partners
1.7H Continue to work with Electricity North West Ltd. on the delivery of the ENWL-funded 'Undergrounding for Visual Amenity' programme to underground visually intrusive overhead power lines in and around the National Landscape
Ensure full expenditure of funding allocation for UVA for Ofgem DPCR-05 period (2010 – 2015)
2015
Deliver at least 2 UVA projects per year under Ofgem RIIO-ED1 (2015 -2023)
Annually
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2.1 Farming and Land Management
Action Targets and Timescales Partners
2.1C Disseminate information on the work of the Bowland Land Managers Forum to wider audience within the land management sector
Hold biennial meeting for wider land management sector partners.
Biennially
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2.1D Develop collaborative land management projects involving farmers and major landowners in the National Landscape (e.g. restoration of black grouse/grey partridge, pilot predator control areas for ground-nesting birds, woodfuel, training & apprenticeships)
Develop at least 2 collaborative land management projects.
2019
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2.1E Carry out monitoring and recording of environmental benefits achieved through agri-environment schemes to inform other farmers and non farmers on the benefits from upland hill farming
Develop monitoring programme in liaison with Bowland Land Managers Forum
2015
Establish baseline conditions
2017 & 2019
Biennial survey work carried out
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2.1F Work with Natural England and Defra to develop landscape-specific management options and agreements for the new Environmental Land Management Scheme (NELMS)
Commence discussions amongst key partners
2014
If appropriate, proposal developed for Bowland landscape-specific management options and agreements under NELMS.
2014-2015
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2.1G Develop funding bids to support training and apprenticeships programme in countryside management and traditional rural skills
Forum meeting held to discuss potential for training and apprenticeships programme
2015
Development of funding bid to rural development/growth funding programmes, where available and appropriate
2016
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2.1I Broker discussions with Natural England on future direction of moorland management in Bowland, particularly in relation to grazing and burning/cutting regimes and bracken control
Hold National Landscape 'Upland Management ' seminar
2015
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2.2 Local Economy and Rural Services
Action Targets and Timescales Partners
2.2A Play an active role in Local Enterprise Partnerships' developing rural agendas e.g. rural growth and development programmes
Invite LEP Chair and Board Members to visit National Landscape
2014
BEx/Sustainable Tourism Forum members nominated for proposed RDPE/LEADER Local Action Group(s) covering the National Landscape
2015
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3.2 Public Rights of Way and Access Land
Action Targets and Timescales Partners
3.2B Support the management of, and access to 'Access Land' in the National Landscape
Establish 'Access Land' as a standing item for Bowland Land Managers Forum
Annually
Annual report to Local Access Forums on 'Access Land' issues
Annually
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4.2 Funding
Action Targets and Timescales Partners
4.2D Engage with Local Enterprise Partnerships and RDPE/LEADER Local Action Groups (LAGs), aiming to secure government and EU funding and to help ensure integrated rural development project delivery within the National Landscape
Engage as key partner in the development of LAGs and Local Development Strategies for RDPE/LEADER affecting the National Landscape
2014
Nominate representation from within the National Landscape on LAGs
2015
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