Biodiversity Action Plans - Topic 4 (Biodiversity), Element 5 Flashcards
What is a Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP)?
A BAP is a document that sets out the targets and strategies for biodiversity conservation in a specific area.
BAPs were developed in response to the 1992 Convention on Biological Diversity.
What are the four main elements of a BAP?
- Habitat and species assessment
- Aims, objectives, and targets
- Process outline
- Monitoring and continuous assessment
These elements help structure the BAP for effective biodiversity conservation.
What is the purpose of a BAP?
To give an overview of the species and habitats in a particular area, and identify targets and strategies for conservation.
BAPs aim to address biodiversity loss effectively.
Why are BAPs important?
- They improve the quality of the environment
- They connect us with nature
- They help ecosystems have resilience to climate change
- They maintain a coherent strategy for nature conservation
These aspects highlight the multifaceted benefits of BAPs.
How many species and habitat action plans were included in the UK BAP?
- 391 species Action Plans
- 45 Habitat Action Plans
- 162 Local Biodiversity Action Plans
These plans provided targeted actions for biodiversity conservation.
What is the ambition of the ‘Scottish biodiversity strategy to 2045’?
To be Nature Positive by 2030 and to restore and regenerate biodiversity across Scotland by 2045.
This strategy outlines a clear vision for biodiversity in Scotland.
What is the vision of the Edinburgh BAP for 2050?
To make Edinburgh a greener city with more opportunities for wildlife, enabling people to engage with nature.
This vision emphasizes engagement and participation in biodiversity objectives.
True or False: BAPs are only implemented in the UK.
False
Many different countries have implemented BAPs, targeting various species and habitats.
What do Biodiversity Action Plans (BAPs) address?
Biodiversity loss at all levels from national action plans down to local and institutional action plans
What was significant about the UK in relation to Biodiversity Action Plans?
The UK was the first country to produce a national biodiversity action plan
What international agreement influenced the UK Biodiversity Framework published in 2024?
Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF)
What did the UK’s Species and Habitats Review in 2007 aim to achieve?
To ensure the UK BAP lists of priority species and habitats remained up-to-date and focused on the correct priorities
What was the increase in the number of priority species listed after the 2007 review?
From less than 600 to 1150 species
What types of habitats are included in the UK BAP priority habitats?
- Terrestrial
- Freshwater
- Marine
- Coastal
Who are the potential users of the priority habitats list?
- Public bodies
- Landowners
- Funding bodies
- Researchers
What is the purpose of the priority species list?
- Raise awareness of at-risk species
- Identify target species
- Target conservation strategies
What are the main BAP priority habitats found in gardens?
- Rivers
- Ponds
- Living boundary habitats
- Traditional orchards
- Wood-pasture and parkland
- Open mosaic habitat on previously developed land
Which birds are included in the UK BAP priority species found in gardens?
- Spotted flycatcher
- Bullfinch
List some of the vascular plants found on the UK BAP priority species list.
- Ajuga pyramidalis (Pyramidal bugle)
- Campanula patula (Spreading bellflower)
- Centaurea cyanus (Cornflower)
- Dianthus armeria (Deptford pink)
- Dryopteris cristata (Crested buckler fern)
- Juniperus communis (Juniper)
What maintenance decisions can help conserve habitats in gardens?
- Change pruning and hedge cutting schedules
- Add small ground level gaps to fences for hedgehogs
- Monitor target plants and limit disturbance
True or False: Traditional orchards are a natural habitat type.
False
What is the significance of standing deadwood in habitat management?
It is a key habitat for target species of bats and many insects and invertebrates
