its environmental and economic agreements and practical assistance benefits. for land owners. At present 1,630 hectares on 174 sites are managed. We will be succeeding in delivering This work has contributed to positive this outcome when: trends over the longer term for the Trends in species’ populations of three key species ‘key – populations are increasing over chough, skylarks and shelduck, time; although poor Spring weather in recent The area of land years has reduced some populations. managed for conservation in partnership with NPA increases Grants totalling £100,000 have been by an average of 5% a year awarded for the improvement of (currently 1630 ha); historic buildings each year. We A range of State of the encourage landowners to conserve Park indicators shows that the scheduled ancient monument sites rates of decline in biodiversity although coastal erosion is probably and other features are the most significant cause of damage. diminishing. The percentage of listed New developments for housing and buildings at risk remains below employment are provided for in the 5% (currently 4.1%) and action Local Development Plan. by NPA reduces the number of buildings at risk. We will take the following actions to Less than 33% of deliver these Outcomes: Scheduled Ancient Monuments Manage our own sites are in a worsening condition and encourage others to (36% currently). manage for conservation At least 33% of housing benefit; development and 45% of Assist landowners and employment allocation farmers to engage in permitted is on previously schemes, both developed land; national and local; Only greenfield and open Identify and agree space which is allocated for management of new areas for development in the LDP is lost conservation. to development each year; Investigate the cost and At least 85% of practicality of mapping the enforcement matters are closed spread of invasive species within 12 weeks through remote sensing technology. Implement Conservation are we now of Habitats and Species The authority’s conservation strategy Regulations 2010 to ensure a is to identify key and locations sufficient diversity and area of where the maximum benefit for the bird habitat(SGL) limited resources may be obtained in Implement LDP policies; order to create sustainable habitat and Implement principles species populations. This is achieved outlined in the Strategic Policy through management of our own Statement for Protected Areas properties and through management in place by the end of 2012
its environmental and economic benefits. We will be succeeding in delivering this outcome when: Trends in ‘key species’ populations are increasing over time; The area of land managed for conservation in partnership with NPA increases by an average of 5% a year (currently 1630 ha); A range of State of the Park indicators shows that the rates of decline in biodiversity and other features are diminishing. The percentage of listed buildings at risk remains below 5% (currently 4.1%) and action by NPA reduces the number of buildings at risk. Less than 33% of Scheduled Ancient Monuments are in a worsening condition (36% currently). At least 33% of housing development and 45% of employment allocation permitted is on previously developed land; Only greenfield and open space which is allocated for development in the LDP is lost to development each year; At least 85% of enforcement matters are closed within 12 weeks are we now The authority’s conservation strategy is to identify key and locations where the maximum benefit for the limited resources may be obtained in order to create sustainable habitat and species populations. This is achieved through management of our own properties and through management agreements and practical assistance for land owners. At present 1,630 hectares on 174 sites are managed. This work has contributed to positive trends over the longer term for the populations of three key species – chough, skylarks and shelduck, although poor Spring weather in recent years has reduced some populations. Grants totalling £100,000 have been awarded for the improvement of historic buildings each year. We encourage landowners to conserve scheduled ancient monument sites although coastal erosion is probably the most significant cause of damage. New developments for housing and employment are provided for in the Local Development Plan. We will take the following actions to deliver these Outcomes: Manage our own sites and encourage others to manage for conservation benefit; Assist landowners and farmers to engage in schemes, both national and local; Identify and agree management of new areas for conservation. Investigate the cost and practicality of mapping the spread of invasive species through remote sensing technology. Implement Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 to ensure a sufficient diversity and area of bird habitat(SGL) Implement LDP policies; Implement principles outlined in the Strategic Policy Statement for Protected Areas in place by the end of 2012
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