Holkham National Reserve - Norfolk Flashcards

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Water management: At least 10% of the

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Areas spring water is retained for breeding waders and wildfowl.

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Water management: (3)

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Hydrological study in 1986.

Existing damns were strengthened.

A program of ditch-slubbing with a 7 year rotation was implemented.

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Water management: At least 5%

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Of the area is permanently flooded.

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Grazing management: Limited to the summer,

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Starting on the higher drier fields ands gradually progressing downwards as the land dries.

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Grazing management: (3)

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Low densities of cattle are used.
Nest protectors are used.
The use of fertilisers and herbicides is now limited.

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Benefits: Mosaic of grassy fields,

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Reed beds, shallow ponds, drainage channels and open water has been created.

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Benefits: Water table depths

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Are higher and more varied.

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Benefits: Drainage channels remain

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Water filled all year, encouraging aquatic plants and invertebrates.

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Benefits: Large numbers of

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Birds have been attracted to the area.

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Benefits: Numbers of

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Wildfowl have increased.

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