Holkham National Reserve - Norfolk Flashcards
Water management: At least 10% of the
Areas spring water is retained for breeding waders and wildfowl.
Water management: (3)
Hydrological study in 1986.
Existing damns were strengthened.
A program of ditch-slubbing with a 7 year rotation was implemented.
Water management: At least 5%
Of the area is permanently flooded.
Grazing management: Limited to the summer,
Starting on the higher drier fields ands gradually progressing downwards as the land dries.
Grazing management: (3)
Low densities of cattle are used.
Nest protectors are used.
The use of fertilisers and herbicides is now limited.
Benefits: Mosaic of grassy fields,
Reed beds, shallow ponds, drainage channels and open water has been created.
Benefits: Water table depths
Are higher and more varied.
Benefits: Drainage channels remain
Water filled all year, encouraging aquatic plants and invertebrates.
Benefits: Large numbers of
Birds have been attracted to the area.
Benefits: Numbers of
Wildfowl have increased.