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BirdWatch Ireland Profile Group Action Plans for Irish Birds
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to the Group Species Action Plans ............................................................................. 1
2 Links to National & EU Biodiversity strategies ................................................................................ 2
2.1 EU Biodiversity Strategy to 2020 ............................................................................................ 2
2.2 Ireland’s 2nd National Biodiversity Plan ‘Actions for Biodiversity 2011-2016’ ........................ 2
3 Relevant plans and associated actions for BirdWatch Ireland ....................................................... 3
Appendix 1 – Summary Report of BirdWatch Ireland Actions................................................................ 8
11 Introduction to the Group Species Action Plans
BirdWatch Ireland has developed Group Species Action Plans for Irelands "priority, migratory and
dispersed" birds based on their habitat requirements. This summary has been produced to be read
in conjunction with the individual Group Species Action plans.
The process of developing these Action Plans was heavily reliant on stakeholder consultation
throughout. Continued stakeholder input and support are key to implementing the action points
(total of 455) within these Action Plans. In order to ensure successful implementation of these
actions, it is also vital to achieve cross-departmental and sectorial cooperation. By achieving this, we
will fulfil our international and national obligations and safeguard a vital part of Irish heritage for the
future.
In total, 10 Group Species Action Plans have been developed covering the majority of landscapes in
Ireland’s territories. Those which are relevant to BirdWatch Ireland are highlighted in bold.
Table 1. The 10 Group Species Action Plans developed by BirdWatch Ireland and Stakeholders
Number Group Species Action Plan Title
1 Dune and Machair Birds 2011 - 2020
2 Lake, Fen and Turlough Birds 2011 - 2020
3 Lowland Farmland Birds 2011 - 2020
4 Marine and Sea Cliff Birds 2011 - 2020
5 Raised Bog Birds 2011 - 2020
6 Riparian Birds 2011 - 2020
7 Shore and Lagoon Birds 2011 - 2020
8 Upland Birds 2011 - 2020
9 Urban and Suburban Birds 2011 - 2020
10 Woodland and Scrub Birds 2011 - 2020
These plans encompass all regularly occurring and/or migratory species, including those listed as
Birds of Conservation Concern in Ireland (Red/Amber lists)1 and Annex I of the European Birds
Directive2. Each plan provides a framework to deliver action across four key themes. Each theme
contains a number of overarching Targets which are then further broken down into individual
Actions to achieve these aims (Figure 1).
1
Colhoun, K., & Cummins, S. (2013). Birds of Conservation Concern in Ireland 2014 - 2019 Irish Birds, 9 (4), 523-544.
2
The Birds Directive (2009/147/EC)
1Plan
Theme: Theme: Theme: Theme:
Research and Policy, Legislation Species & Site Education &
Monitoring Advocacy Protection Awareness
Targets Targets Targets Targets
Actions Actions Actions Actions
Figure 1. Schematic of each Group Species Action Plan. Note the number of Targets and Actions vary in each plan but the
Themes (title and number) remain constant across all plans.
For each action, its deadline, associated target deadline and the relevant Stakeholders are identified.
The total number of relevant actions for BirdWatch Ireland is presented in Section 3 along with the
breakdown of each individual plan and theme (See Appendix 1 or individual plans for full actions).
2 Links to National & EU Biodiversity strategies
Linking the actions outlined in each Action Plan with the National and EU Plans for biodiversity is
important and ensures a cohesive approach to conservation.
2.1 EU Biodiversity Strategy to 2020
The EU Biodiversity Strategy to 2020 aims to have:
Full implementation of current Nature Directives
Maintain and restore ecosystems and their services
Increase the contribution of agriculture and forestry to maintaining and enhancing
biodiversity
Ensure the sustainable use of fisheries resources
Tighter controls on invasive alien species of plants and animals
Help reduce global biodiversity loss
Progressing the aims as outlined in the Group Species Action Plans will be an important step in
ensuring the EU Biodiversity Strategy 2020 is correctly implemented.
2.2 Ireland’s 2nd National Biodiversity Plan: ‘Actions for Biodiversity 2011-2016’
Ireland’s 2nd National Biodiversity Plan ‘Actions for Biodiversity 2011-2016’ highlights the
conservation of biodiversity in the wider countryside and in the marine environment (within and
outside protected areas), increasing public awareness and participation, and improving our
knowledge base on biodiversity as some of the key objectives. These action cross-over with some of
the actions outlined in BirdWatch Ireland’s Group Species Action Plans.
2Key actions outlined in the National Biodiversity Plan are listed below. Any actions that have
particular relevance to BirdWatch Ireland’s actions in the Group Species Action Plans are marked
with an asterisk *.
Complete the designation process for Marine SPAs by 2014*
The further implementation of a range of EU Directives*
Implement existing species action or management plans for species under threat and review
and update as necessary; develop and implement additional species action or management
plans for a wider range of species under threat*
To continue and complete national measures to research and reduce adverse effects of
marine fishers, aquaculture etc on biodiversity*
The development of measures in future rural development programmes for the protection
and enhancement of ecosystem services and biodiversity accounting*
Measures to tackle the issue of invasive alien species*
The introduction of a biodiversity duty in legislation and the consolidation of the Wildlife
Acts and to improve enforcement of wildlife law*
Adopt headline biodiversity indicators for Ireland*
The integration of biodiversity concerns into national accounting systems*
Enhance training, communication, cooperation between relevant sectors in support of
biodiversity conservation*
The inclusion of biodiversity and ecosystem goods and services in relevant courses in
secondary and third level education*
Enhanced cooperation with Northern Ireland on common issues *
The information below details the profile of BirdWatch Ireland who has led in the production of the
BirdWatch Ireland Group Species Action Plans.
3 Relevant plans and associated actions for BirdWatch Ireland
A breakdown of each plan across the 4 themes is given below. The number of actions for each theme
is graded according to their priority level (see Appendix 1 or individual plans for full actions).
Dune and Machair Birds Action Plan
The 35 actions listed under Action Plan on Dune and Machair Birds include 30 high priority and 5
medium priority actions (Table 2). The breakdown across the 4 themes is given below.
Table 2. Action points and their priority level for BirdWatch Ireland in the Dune and Machair Plan
Dune and Machair Birds Plan High priority Medium priority Low priority
Theme 1: Research & Monitoring 14 1
Theme 2: Policy, Legislation & Advocacy 6 2
Theme 3: Species & Site Protection 5 2
Theme 4: Education & Awareness 5
3Lake, Fen and Turlough Birds Action plan
A total of 34 actions are listed under Lake, Fen and Turlough Birds, 24 of which are high priority and
10 are medium priority (Table 3). The breakdown across the 4 themes is given below.
Table 3. Action points and their priority level for BirdWatch Ireland in the Lake Fen and Turlough Plan
Lake, Fen and Turlough Birds Plan High Medium Low
Theme 1: Research & Monitoring 13 1
Theme 2: Policy, Legislation & Advocacy 6 2
Theme 3: Species & Site Protection 5 2
Theme 4: Education & Awareness 5
Lowland Farmland Birds Action Plan
A total of 35 actions are listed under Lowland Farmland Birds, 29 of which are high priority, 5 are
medium priority and 1 is low priority (Table 4). The breakdown across the 4 themes is given below.
Table 4. Action points and their priority level for BirdWatch Ireland in the Lowland Farmland Plan
Lowland Farmland Birds Plan High Medium Low
Theme 1: Research & Monitoring 14 1 1
Theme 2: Policy, Legislation & Advocacy 7 1
Theme 3: Species & Site Protection 4 2
Theme 4: Education & Awareness 4 1
Marine and Sea Cliff Birds Plan
A total of 31 actions are listed under Marine and Sea Cliff Birds, 24 of which are high priority and 10
are medium priority. The breakdown across the 4 themes is given below.
Table 5. Action points and their priority level for BirdWatch Ireland in the Marine and Sea Cliff Plan
Marine and Sea Cliff Birds Plan High Medium Low
Theme 1: Research & Monitoring 14 1
Theme 2: Policy, Legislation & Advocacy 5
Theme 3: Species & Site Protection 5 2
Theme 4: Education & Awareness 4
4Raised Bog Birds Plan
A total of 33 actions are listed under Raised Bogs Birds, 27 of which are high priority and 6 are
medium priority (Table 6). The breakdown across the 4 themes is given below.
Table 6. Action points and their priority level for BirdWatch Ireland in the Raised Bog Plan
Raised Bog Birds Plan High Medium Low
Theme 1: Research & Monitoring 13 1
Theme 2: Policy, Legislation & Advocacy 6 2
Theme 3: Species & Site Protection 4 3
Theme 4: Education & Awareness 4
Riparian Birds Plan
A total of 31 actions are listed under Riparian Birds, 26 of which are high priority and 5 are medium
priority (Table 7). The breakdown across the 4 themes is given below.
Table 7. Action points and their priority level for BirdWatch Ireland in the Riparian Plan
Riparian Birds Plan High Medium Low
Theme 1: Research & Monitoring 10 1
Theme 2: Policy, Legislation & Advocacy 6 2
Theme 3: Species & Site Protection 5 2
Theme 4: Education & Awareness 5
Shore & Lagoon Birds Plan
A total of 31 actions are listed under Shore and Lagoon Birds, 26 of which are high priority and 5 are
medium priority (Table 8). The breakdown across the 4 themes is given below.
Table 8. Action points and their priority level for BirdWatch Ireland in the Shore and Lagoon Plan
Shore & Lagoon Birds Plan High Medium Low
Theme 1: Research & Monitoring 11 1
Theme 2: Policy, Legislation & Advocacy 6 2
Theme 3: Species & Site Protection 5 2
Theme 4: Education & Awareness 4
5Upland Birds Plan
A total of 33 actions are listed under Upland Birds, 25 of which are high priority and 7 are medium
priority and 1 is low priority (Table 9). The breakdown across the 4 themes is given below.
Table 9. Action points and their priority level for BirdWatch Ireland in the Upland Plan
Upland Birds Plan High Medium Low
Theme 1: Research & Monitoring 10 1 1
Theme 2: Policy, Legislation & Advocacy 8 1
Theme 3: Species & Site Protection 5 3
Theme 4: Education & Awareness 2 2
Urban and Suburban Birds Plan
A total of 32 actions are listed under Urban and Suburban Birds, 22 of which are high priority and 9
are medium priority and 1 is low priority (Table 10). The breakdown across the 4 themes is given
below.
Table 10. Action points and their priority level for BirdWatch Ireland in the Urban and Suburban plan
Urban and Suburban Birds Plan High Medium Low
Theme 1: Research & Monitoring 6 7 1
Theme 2: Policy, Legislation & Advocacy 7
Theme 3: Species & Site Protection 6 2
Theme 4: Education & Awareness 3
Woodland and Scrub Birds Plan
A total of 32 actions are listed under Woodland and Scrub Birds, 27 of which are high priority and 5
are medium priority (Table 11). The breakdown across the 4 themes is given below.
Table 11. Action points and their priority level for BirdWatch Ireland in the Woodland and Scrub Plan
Woodland and Scrub Birds Plan High Medium Low
Theme 1: Research & Monitoring 12 1
Theme 2: Policy, Legislation & Advocacy 6
Theme 3: Species & Site Protection 6 2
Theme 4: Education & Awareness 3 2
6Other Stakeholders – Total number of stakeholder actions assigned (n=2,254) across all 10 action
plans.
Stakeholder No. of High Priority No. of medium No. of low priority
Actions priority actions actions
National Parks & Wildlife Service - DAHG 333 78 3
BirdWatch Ireland 260 64 3
Dept. of Agriculture, Food & the Marine 121 25 1
Dept. of the Environment, Community, & Local 93 27 2
Government
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds 69 16 1
Environmental Protection Agency 68 12 2
Coillte 61 6
Dept. of Communications, Energy & Natural 61 2 2
Resources
Irish Raptor Study Group 61 5
National Biodiversity Data Centre 59 10 2
Other (includes all other stakeholders) 651 147 4
Total 1921 417 20
7Appendix 1 – Summary Report of BirdWatch Ireland’s Actions
Plan Theme Target Target description Priority Target Action Action description Action
ID ID Deadline ID deadline
Dune and Machair 1 D1 The ecology & requirements of dune & machair birds High 2015 D1.1 Review current knowledge of the population, range, ecology & 2015
Birds is better understood requirements of each bird species in this group
Dune and Machair 1 D1 The ecology & requirements of dune & machair birds High 2015 D1.2 Identify where more research is required on dune & machair bird 2015
Birds is better understood ecology & requirements & initiate a strategic approach to acquiring
this data
Dune and Machair 1 D1 The ecology & requirements of dune & machair birds High 2015 D1.3 Carry out sensitivity mapping to identify the most vulnerable bird 2012
Birds is better understood areas
Dune and Machair 1 D2 The impacts of different activities on dune & High 2017 D2.4 Conduct research into the effects of recreation on dune & machair 2015
Birds machair birds are better understood & solutions to birds & identify mitigation measures where necessary
address impacts are being progressed
Dune and Machair 1 D2 The impacts of different activities on dune & High 2017 D2.1 Carry out a review of the effects of agricultural & forestry practices 2013
Birds machair birds are better understood & solutions to on dune & machair birds identifying where these may be
address impacts are being progressed contributing to declines & initiate a programme of research to
identify mitigation measures
Dune and Machair 1 D2 The impacts of different activities on dune & High 2017 D2.2 Monitor & evaluate the response of dune & machair bird 2015
Birds machair birds are better understood & solutions to populations to agri-environment & forestry measures & adapt
address impacts are being progressed measures as necessary to benefit the relevant species
Dune and Machair 1 D2 The impacts of different activities on dune & High 2017 D2.3 Review &, where necessary, contribute to research on the effects of 2017
Birds machair birds are better understood & solutions to developments inc. golf courses, housing, amenity areas, flood
address impacts are being progressed management etc. on dune & machair birds
8Plan Theme Target Target description Priority Target Action Action description Action
ID ID Deadline ID deadline
Dune and Machair 1 D3 The effects of alien species & predators on dune & High 2015 D3.1 Determine the role of alien invasive species &/or predators on the 2015
Birds machair birds are quantified population trends of dune & machair birds at priority sites & review
best practice for methods of control or eradication where this is
deemed necessary for bird conservation
Dune and Machair 1 D4 Species monitoring programmes provide sufficient High 2015 D4.2 Continue to monitor wintering waterfowl & waders through the 1
Birds coverage of dune & machair birds & are conducted Irish Wetland Bird Survey
in a periodic & strategic fashion
Dune and Machair 1 D4 Species monitoring programmes provide sufficient High 2015 D4.3 Develop a strategy to monitor terns on the west coast 2015
Birds coverage of dune & machair birds & are conducted
in a periodic & strategic fashion
Dune and Machair 1 D4 Species monitoring programmes provide sufficient High 2015 D4.4 Conduct an All-Ireland breeding wader machair survey & tie into an 2013
Birds coverage of dune & machair birds & are conducted All-Ireland breeding wader survey
in a periodic & strategic fashion
Dune and Machair 1 D4 Species monitoring programmes provide sufficient High 2015 D4.5 Monitor other species in this group at appropriate time intervals 1
Birds coverage of dune & machair birds & are conducted
in a periodic & strategic fashion
Dune and Machair 1 D4 Species monitoring programmes provide sufficient High 2015 D4.6 Investigate the efficacy of using bird species as indicators for 2012
Birds coverage of dune & machair birds & are conducted biodiversity
in a periodic & strategic fashion
Dune and Machair 1 D4 Species monitoring programmes provide sufficient High 2015 D4.1 Develop a monitoring strategy for all of Ireland’s priority bird 2013
Birds coverage of dune & machair birds & are conducted species
in a periodic & strategic fashion
Dune and Machair 1 D5 The effects of climate change on dune & machair Medium 2020 D5.1 Assess the likely impact of climate change on dune & machair birds 2020
Birds birds & their environment are better understood & & their habitats & identify appropriate adaptation measures for
appropriate conservation measures are identified their long term conservation
9Plan Theme Target Target description Priority Target Action Action description Action
ID ID Deadline ID deadline
Dune and Machair 2 D6 Legislation is effective at protecting dune & machair High 2017 D6.1 Review current legislation affecting the dune & machair 2015
Birds birds & is properly enforced & resourced environment (wildlife protection, development, recreation etc.) &
identify a list of gaps which need to be filled for the effective
protection of birds
Dune and Machair 2 D6 Legislation is effective at protecting dune & machair High 2017 D6.2 Identify opportunities to fill these gaps & advise the importance of 2017
Birds birds & is properly enforced & resourced doing so to responsible parties to ensure effective protection is
achieved
Dune and Machair 2 D7 National policies fully address current gaps in policy High 2017 D7.1 Review current policy affecting the dune & machair environment 2015
Birds regarding dune & machair bird conservation (wildlife protection, agriculture & land-use, developments,
recreation etc.) & identify a list of gaps which need to be filled for
the effective protection of birds
Dune and Machair 2 D7 National policies fully address current gaps in policy High 2017 D7.2 Identify opportunities to fill these gaps & advise the importance of 2017
Birds regarding dune & machair bird conservation doing so to responsible parties to ensure effective protection is
achieved
Dune and Machair 2 D7 National policies fully address current gaps in policy High 2017 D7.3 Develop ecologically sound land-use planning strategies using tools 2015
Birds regarding dune & machair bird conservation such as sensitivity mapping
Dune and Machair 2 D8 The most important bird sites in the dune & machair High 2020 D8.2 Produce (with appropriate consultation) & implement 2020
Birds environment are identified & designated as per ornithological selection criteria for NHAs
Ireland’s obligations under national & international
commitments
Dune and Machair 2 D9 Hunting does not increase the chance of extinction Medium 2015 D9.1 Review the hunting list & remove, if appropriate, particular bird 2015
Birds of any dune & machair birds species in consultation with relevant bodies
Dune and Machair 2 D9 Hunting does not increase the chance of extinction Medium 2015 D9.2 Support current efforts within the hunting community to phase out 1
Birds of any dune & machair birds lead shot & maintain an open dialogue on progress & timelines
10Plan Theme Target Target description Priority Target Action Action description Action
ID ID Deadline ID deadline
Dune and Machair 3 D10 Dune & machair birds outside of designated sites High 2017 D10.4 Where appropriate include dune & machair bird interests in 2017
Birds benefit from appropriate protection national strategies or plans to address alien invasive species or
predators issues
Dune and Machair 3 D10 Dune & machair birds outside of designated sites High 2017 D10.2 Ensure appropriately targeted & budgeted measures to benefit 2013
Birds benefit from appropriate protection dune & machair birds & their habitats are included in agri-
environment & other land-use (e.g. forestry) schemes & payments
in designated & non-designated sites
Dune and Machair 3 D11 All designated sites for dune & machair birds are High 2020 D11.3 Restore the population of breeding waders at important machair 2020
Birds managed appropriately with dedicated management sites to 1985 levels, ensuring the habitats are protected & where
plans necessary restored or enhanced
Dune and Machair 3 D12 The landscape integrity of the environment is Medium 2020 D12.2 Create & maintain wildlife corridors & stepping stones between 2020
Birds improved through landscape scale protection & dune & machair habitats & other suitable habitats wherever
restoration possible to facilitate movements between key sites
Dune and Machair 3 D12 The landscape integrity of the environment is Medium 2020 D12.1 Establish a landscape approach to conservation in an Irish context & 2017
Birds improved through landscape scale protection & identify aspects of the landscape that need protecting & restoring
restoration for dune & machair birds, develop an appropriate strategy to
achieve this
Dune and Machair 3 D13 The single species actions for dune & machair birds High 2020 D13.1 Implement the Single Species Actions in Table 10 1
Birds are implemented
Dune and Machair 3 D13 The single species actions for dune & machair birds High 2020 D13.2 Identify species requiring Single Species Action Plans & create & 2015
Birds are implemented implement these
Dune and Machair 4 D14 Stakeholders have agreed on & are provided with High 2017 D14.1 Develop, promote & distribute best-practice information (e.g. 2015
Birds best practice methodology for sustainable leaflets/website/manuals) to raise awareness of how best to
environmental use & the reasons this methodology manage the dune & machair environment for birds & why this is
is important for birds, the dune & machair important
environment & ecosystem services
11Plan Theme Target Target description Priority Target Action Action description Action
ID ID Deadline ID deadline
Dune and Machair 4 D14 Stakeholders have agreed on & are provided with High 2017 D14.3 In conjunction with relevant stakeholder organisations, develop, 2017
Birds best practice methodology for sustainable promote & distribute best practice information for participants in
environmental use & the reasons this methodology recreational activities within dune & machair habitats & explain
is important for birds, the dune & machair why this is important
environment & ecosystem services
Dune and Machair 4 D14 Stakeholders have agreed on & are provided with High 2017 D14.4 Ensure those responsible for drawing up agri-environment plans for 2013
Birds best practice methodology for sustainable landowners receive regular & effective training in conservation
environmental use & the reasons this methodology management techniques & are aware of the conservation priorities
is important for birds, the dune & machair in their areas
environment & ecosystem services
Dune and Machair 4 D15 The general public have a better understanding of High 2015 D15.1 Develop & implement an awareness strategy to educate the general 2015
Birds the importance of dune & machair birds, the factors public on the importance of the dune & machair environment for
that affect them & the importance of a healthy birds, biodiversity & ecosystem services & the public benefits these
environment provide
Dune and Machair 4 D15 The general public have a better understanding of High 2015 D15.2 Develop & implement an awareness strategy to improve the 2015
Birds the importance of dune & machair birds, the factors understanding amongst dune & machair recreational users of the
that affect them & the importance of a healthy importance of these habitats for birds, biodiversity & ecosystem
environment services
Lake, Fen and Turlough 1 L1 The ecology & requirements of lake, fen & turlough High 2015 L1.1 Review current knowledge of the population, ecology & 2015
Birds birds are better understood requirements of each bird species in this group
Lake, Fen and Turlough 1 L1 The ecology & requirements of lake, fen & turlough High 2015 L1.2 Identify where more research is required on lake, fen & turlough 2015
Birds birds are better understood bird ecology & requirements, & initiate a strategic approach to
acquiring this data
Lake, Fen and Turlough 1 L1 The ecology & requirements of lake, fen & turlough High 2015 L1.3 Carry out sensitivity mapping to identify the most vulnerable bird 2012
Birds birds are better understood areas
Lake, Fen and Turlough 1 L2 The impacts of different activities on lake, fen & High 2017 L2.1 Carry out a review of the effects of agricultural & forestry practices 2013
Birds turlough birds are better understood & solutions to on lake, fen & turlough birds identifying where these may be
address impacts are being progressed contributing to declines, & initiate a programme of research to
identify mitigation measures
12Plan Theme Target Target description Priority Target Action Action description Action
ID ID Deadline ID deadline
Lake, Fen and Turlough 1 L2 The impacts of different activities on lake, fen & High 2017 L2.2 Monitor & evaluate the response of lake, fen & turlough bird 2015
Birds turlough birds are better understood & solutions to populations to agri-environment & forestry measures & adapt
address impacts are being progressed measures as necessary to benefit the relevant species
Lake, Fen and Turlough 1 L2 The impacts of different activities on lake, fen & High 2017 L2.3 Review &, where necessary, contribute to research on the effects of 2017
Birds turlough birds are better understood & solutions to developments inc. wind farms, transport links, housing etc. on lake,
address impacts are being progressed fen & turlough birds
Lake, Fen and Turlough 1 L2 The impacts of different activities on lake, fen & High 2017 L2.4 Conduct research into the effects of recreation & disturbance on 2015
Birds turlough birds are better understood & solutions to lake, fen & turlough birds (motorised & non-motorised) to evaluate
address impacts are being progressed its severity & identify mitigation measures where necessary
Lake, Fen and Turlough 1 L3 The effects of alien species & predators on lake, fen High 2015 L3.1 Determine the role of alien invasive species &/or predators on the 2015
Birds & turlough birds are quantified population trends of lake, fen & turlough birds at priority sites &
review best practice for methods of control or eradication where
this is deemed necessary for bird conservation
Lake, Fen and Turlough 1 L4 Species monitoring programmes provide sufficient High 2015 L4.6 Investigate the efficacy of using bird species as indicators for 2012
Birds coverage of lake, fen & turlough birds & are biodiversity
conducted in a periodic & strategic fashion
Lake, Fen and Turlough 1 L4 Species monitoring programmes provide sufficient High 2015 L4.5 Monitor other species in this group at appropriate time intervals 1
Birds coverage of lake, fen & turlough birds & are (e.g. breeding Common Scoter)
conducted in a periodic & strategic fashion
Lake, Fen and Turlough 1 L4 Species monitoring programmes provide sufficient High 2015 L4.3 Setup a All-Ireland raptor monitoring scheme for all Irish raptors 2015
Birds coverage of lake, fen & turlough birds & are
conducted in a periodic & strategic fashion
Lake, Fen and Turlough 1 L4 Species monitoring programmes provide sufficient High 2015 L4.1 Develop a monitoring strategy for all of Ireland’s priority bird 2013
Birds coverage of lake, fen & turlough birds & are species
conducted in a periodic & strategic fashion
13Plan Theme Target Target description Priority Target Action Action description Action
ID ID Deadline ID deadline
Lake, Fen and Turlough 1 L4 Species monitoring programmes provide sufficient High 2015 L4.2 Continue to monitor breeding bird trends & the farmland bird index 1
Birds coverage of lake, fen & turlough birds & are through the Countryside Bird Survey & wintering wildfowl & waders
conducted in a periodic & strategic fashion through the Irish Wetland Bird Survey
Lake, Fen and Turlough 1 L5 The effects of climate change on lake, fen & turlough Medium 2020 L5.1 Assess the likely impact of climate change on lake, fen & turlough 2020
Birds birds & their environment are better understood & birds & their habitats & identify appropriate adaptation measures
appropriate conservation measures identified for their long term conservation
Lake, Fen and Turlough 2 L6 Legislation is effective at protecting lake, fen & High 2020 L6.1 Review current legislation affecting the lake, fen & turlough 2015
Birds turlough birds & is properly enforced & resourced environment (wildlife protection, water quality, developments,
recreation etc.) & identify a list of gaps which need to be filled for
the effective protection of birds
Lake, Fen and Turlough 2 L6 Legislation is effective at protecting lake, fen & High 2020 L6.2 Identify opportunities to fill these gaps & advise about the 2017
Birds turlough birds & is properly enforced & resourced importance of doing so to responsible parties to ensure effective
protection is achieved
Lake, Fen and Turlough 2 L7 National policies fully address current gaps in policy High 2017 L7.2 Identify opportunities to fill these gaps & advise the importance of 2017
Birds regarding lake, fen & turlough bird conservation doing so to responsible parties to ensure effective protection is
achieved
Lake, Fen and Turlough 2 L7 National policies fully address current gaps in policy High 2017 L7.1 Review current policy affecting the lake, fen & turlough 2015
Birds regarding lake, fen & turlough bird conservation environment (wildlife protection, water quality, developments,
recreation etc.) & identify a list of gaps which need to be filled for
the effective protection of birds
Lake, Fen and Turlough 2 L7 National policies fully address current gaps in policy High 2017 L7.3 Develop ecologically sound landuse planning strategies using tools 2015
Birds regarding lake, fen & turlough bird conservation such as sensitivity mapping
Lake, Fen and Turlough 2 L8 The most important bird sites in the lake, fen & High 2020 L8.2 Produce (with appropriate consultation) & implement 2020
Birds turlough environment are identified & designated as ornithological selection criteria for NHAs
per Ireland’s obligations under national &
international commitments
14Plan Theme Target Target description Priority Target Action Action description Action
ID ID Deadline ID deadline
Lake, Fen and Turlough 2 L9 Hunting does not increase the chance of extinction Medium 2015 L9.1 Review the hunting list & remove, if appropriate, particular bird 2015
Birds of any lake, fen & turlough birds species in consultation with relevant bodies
Lake, Fen and Turlough 2 L9 Hunting does not increase the chance of extinction Medium 2015 L9.2 Support current efforts within the hunting community to phase out 1
Birds of any lake, fen & turlough birds lead shot & maintain an open dialogue on progress & timelines
Lake, Fen and Turlough 3 L10 Lake, fen & turlough birds outside of designated High 2017 L10.2 Ensure appropriately targeted & costed measures to benefit lake, 2013
Birds sites benefit from appropriate protection fen & turlough birds & their habitats are included in agri-
environment & other landuse (e.g. forestry) schemes & payments in
designated & non-designated sites
Lake, Fen and Turlough 3 L10 Lake, fen & turlough birds outside of designated High 2017 L10.3 Where appropriate include lake, fen & turlough bird interests in 2017
Birds sites benefit from appropriate protection national strategies or plans to address alien invasive species or
predator issues
Lake, Fen and Turlough 3 L10 Lake, fen & turlough birds outside of designated High 2017 L10.5 Implement mitigation measures where necessary to address 2017
Birds sites benefit from appropriate protection recreational disturbance on lake, fen & turlough birds where they
are under continuous pressure from these activities
Lake, Fen and Turlough 3 L12 The landscape integrity of the environment is Medium 2020 L12.1 Establish a landscape approach to conservation in an Irish context & 2017
Birds improved through landscape scale protection & identify aspects of the landscape that need protecting & restoring
restoration for lake, fen & turlough birds, & develop an appropriate strategy to
achieve this
Lake, Fen and Turlough 3 L12 The landscape integrity of the environment is Medium 2020 L12.2 Create & maintain wildlife corridors & stepping stones between 2020
Birds improved through landscape scale protection & lake, fen & turlough habitats wherever possible to facilitate
restoration movements between key sites
Lake, Fen and Turlough 3 L13 The single species actions for lake, fen & turlough High 2020 L13.2 Identify species requiring Single Species Action Plans & create & 2015
Birds birds are implemented implement these
15Plan Theme Target Target description Priority Target Action Action description Action
ID ID Deadline ID deadline
Lake, Fen and Turlough 3 L13 The single species actions for lake, fen & turlough High 2020 L13.1 Implement the Single Species Actions in Table 10 1
Birds birds are implemented
Lake, Fen and Turlough 4 L14 Stakeholders have agreed on & are provided with Medium 2017 L14.1 Develop, promote & distribute best-practice information (e.g. 2017
Birds best practice methodology for sustainable leaflets/website/manuals) to raise awareness of how best to
environmental use & the reasons this methodology manage the lake, fen & turlough environment for birds & their
is important for birds, the lake, fen & turlough habitats & advocate why this is important
environment & ecosystem services
Lake, Fen and Turlough 4 L14 Stakeholders have agreed on & are provided with Medium 2017 L14.3 In conjunction with relevant stakeholder organisations, develop, 2017
Birds best practice methodology for sustainable promote & distribute best practice information for participants in
environmental use & the reasons this methodology recreational activities within lake, fen & turlough habitats & explain
is important for birds, the lake, fen & turlough why it is important
environment & ecosystem services
Lake, Fen and Turlough 4 L14 Stakeholders have agreed on & are provided with Medium 2017 L14.4 Ensure those responsible for drawing up agri-environmental plans 2013
Birds best practice methodology for sustainable for landowners receive regular & effective training in conservation
environmental use & the reasons this methodology management techniques & are aware of the conservation priorities
is important for birds, the lake, fen & turlough in their areas
environment & ecosystem services
Lake, Fen and Turlough 4 L15 The general public have a better understanding of Medium 2015 L15.1 Develop & implement an awareness strategy to educate the general 2015
Birds the importance of lake, fen & turlough birds, the public on the importance of the lake, fen & turlough environment
factors that affect them & the importance of a for birds, biodiversity & ecosystem services & the public benefits
healthy environment these provide
Lake, Fen and Turlough 4 L15 The general public have a better understanding of Medium 2015 L15.2 Develop & implement an awareness strategy to improve the 2015
Birds the importance of lake, fen & turlough birds, the understanding amongst lake, fen & turlough recreational users of
factors that affect them & the importance of a the importance of these habitats for birds, biodiversity & ecosystem
healthy environment services.
Lowland Farmland 1 F1 The status, ecology & requirements of lowland High 2015 F1.3 Carry out sensitivity mapping to identify the most vulnerable bird 2012
Birds farmland birds are better understood areas
Lowland Farmland 1 F1 The status, ecology & requirements of lowland High 2015 F1.2 Identify where more research is required on lowland farmland bird 2015
Birds farmland birds are better understood ecology & requirements, & initiate a strategic approach to acquiring
this data
16Plan Theme Target Target description Priority Target Action Action description Action
ID ID Deadline ID deadline
Lowland Farmland 1 F1 The status, ecology & requirements of lowland High 2015 F1.1 Review current knowledge of population, range, ecology & 2015
Birds farmland birds are better understood requirements of each bird species in this group
Lowland Farmland 1 F2 The impacts of different land-uses on lowland High 2017 F2.1 Carry out a review of the effects of agricultural practices on priority 2013
Birds farmland birds are better understood & solutions to birds identifying where these may be contributing to declines &
address impacts are being progressed initiate a programme of research to identify mitigation measures
Lowland Farmland 1 F2 The impacts of different land-uses on lowland High 2017 F2.2 Evaluate the benefits of existing agricultural practices on priority 2013
Birds farmland birds are better understood & solutions to farmland birds where these species still occur
address impacts are being progressed
Lowland Farmland 1 F2 The impacts of different land-uses on lowland High 2017 F2.3 Monitor & evaluate the response of lowland farmland bird 2015
Birds farmland birds are better understood & solutions to populations to agri-environment & forestry measures & adapt
address impacts are being progressed measures as necessary to benefit the relevant species
Lowland Farmland 1 F2 The impacts of different land-uses on lowland High 2017 F2.4 Review & where necessary, contribute to research on the effects of 2017
Birds farmland birds are better understood & solutions to new land-uses (wind farms & associated infrastructure, bio-crops,
address impacts are being progressed GMOs, etc.) on bird ecology
Lowland Farmland 1 F3 The relationship between lowland farmland birds & High 2015 F3.1 Determine the role of alien invasive species &/or predators on the 2015
Birds predators & alien invasive species is better population trends of birds at priority sites & review best practice for
understood methods of control or eradication where this is deemed appropriate
for bird conservation
Lowland Farmland 1 F4 Species monitoring programmes provide sufficient High 2015 F4.2 Continue to monitor breeding farmland bird trends & the farmland 1
Birds coverage for all priority birds in lowland farmland bird index through the Countryside Bird Survey & wintering swans
birds & are conducted in a strategic fashion & geese through the Irish Wetland Bird Survey
Lowland Farmland 1 F4 Species monitoring programmes provide sufficient High 2015 F4.6 Investigate the efficacy of using bird species as indicators for 2012
Birds coverage for all priority birds in lowland farmland biodiversity
birds & are conducted in a strategic fashion
17Plan Theme Target Target description Priority Target Action Action description Action
ID ID Deadline ID deadline
Lowland Farmland 1 F4 Species monitoring programmes provide sufficient High 2015 F4.5 Monitor other species in this group at appropriate time intervals 1
Birds coverage for all priority birds in lowland farmland
birds & are conducted in a strategic fashion
Lowland Farmland 1 F4 Species monitoring programmes provide sufficient High 2015 F4.3 Setup an All-Ireland raptor monitoring scheme for all Irish raptors 2015
Birds coverage for all priority birds in lowland farmland
birds & are conducted in a strategic fashion
Lowland Farmland 1 F4 Species monitoring programmes provide sufficient High 2015 F4.1 Develop a monitoring strategy for all of Ireland’s priority bird 2013
Birds coverage for all priority birds in lowland farmland species
birds & are conducted in a strategic fashion
Lowland Farmland 1 F4 Species monitoring programmes provide sufficient High 2015 F4.4 Conduct an All-Ireland breeding wader survey 2013
Birds coverage for all priority birds in lowland farmland
birds & are conducted in a strategic fashion
Lowland Farmland 1 F5 A better understanding of the effects of recreation Medium 2015 F5.1 Conduct research into the effects of recreation on lowland farmland 2015
Birds on priority species is achieved birds to evaluate its severity & identify mitigation measures where
necessary
Lowland Farmland 1 F6 The effects of climate change on lowland farmland Low 2020 F6.1 Assess the likely impact of climate change on lowland farmland 2020
Birds birds & their habitats is better understood & birds & their habitats & identify appropriate adaptation measures
appropriate conservation measures are identified for their long term conservation
Lowland Farmland 2 F10 Hunting does not increase the chance of extinction Medium 2015 F10.1 Review the hunting list & remove, if appropriate, particular bird 2015
Birds of any lowland farmland birds species in consultation with relevant bodies
Lowland Farmland 2 F7 Legislation is effective at protecting lowland High 2020 F7.1 Review current legislation affecting lowland farmland (wildlife, 2015
Birds farmland birds & habitats is properly enforced & agriculture, forestry, water quality, energy, planning &
resourced development) & identify a list of gaps that need to be filled for the
effective protection of lowland farmland birds & their habitats
18Plan Theme Target Target description Priority Target Action Action description Action
ID ID Deadline ID deadline
Lowland Farmland 2 F7 Legislation is effective at protecting lowland High 2020 F7.2 Identify opportunities to fill these gaps & advise about the 2017
Birds farmland birds & habitats is properly enforced & importance of doing so to responsible parties to ensure effective
resourced protection is achieved
Lowland Farmland 2 F7 Legislation is effective at protecting lowland High 2020 F7.3 Review & strengthen, where necessary, legislation concerning 2015
Birds farmland birds & habitats is properly enforced & wildlife crime
resourced
Lowland Farmland 2 F8 National policies fully address current gaps in policy High 2017 F8.1 Review current policy (e.g. cross compliance, use of advisors, HNV, 2015
Birds regarding lowland farmland bird conservation farmland afforestation, agri-environment schemes, etc.) affecting
the lowland farmland environment & identify gaps that need to be
addressed for the effective protection of birds & their
Lowland Farmland 2 F8 National policies fully address current gaps in policy High 2017 F8.2 Identify opportunities to fill these gaps & advise about the 2017
Birds regarding lowland farmland bird conservation importance of doing so to responsible parties to ensure effective
protection is achieved
Lowland Farmland 2 F8 National policies fully address current gaps in policy High 2017 F8.3 Develop ecologically sound land-use planning strategies using tools 2015
Birds regarding lowland farmland bird conservation such as sensitivity mapping
Lowland Farmland 2 F9 The most important bird sites are designated as per High 2020 F9.2 Produce (with appropriate consultation) & implement 2020
Birds Ireland’s obligations under national & international ornithological selection criteria for NHAs
commitments
Lowland Farmland 3 F11 Lowland farmland birds outside of designated sites High 2017 F11.2 Ensure appropriately targeted & costed measures to benefit 2013
Birds benefit from targeted & sensitive management farmland birds & their habitats are included in agri-environment &
other land-use schemes & payments in designated & non-
designated sites (e.g. AEOS, NPWS FPS, Corncrake grant scheme)
Lowland Farmland 3 F11 Lowland farmland birds outside of designated sites High 2017 F11.4 Where appropriate include farmland bird interests in national 2017
Birds benefit from targeted & sensitive management strategies or plans to address alien invasive species or predator
issues
19Plan Theme Target Target description Priority Target Action Action description Action
ID ID Deadline ID deadline
Lowland Farmland 3 F13 The landscape integrity of the lowland farmland Medium 2020 F13.1 Establish a landscape approach to conservation in an Irish context & 2017
Birds environment is improved through landscape scale identify aspects of the landscape that need protecting & restoring
protection & restoration for lowland farmland birds, develop an appropriate strategy to
achieve this
Lowland Farmland 3 F13 The landscape integrity of the lowland farmland Medium 2020 F13.2 Create & maintain wildlife corridors & stepping stones between 2020
Birds environment is improved through landscape scale farmland habitats wherever possible to facilitate species mobility &
protection & restoration adaptation to climate change (inc. hedgerows, mixed farming & set
aside)
Lowland Farmland 3 F14 The single species actions for lowland farmland birds High 2020 F14.1 Implement the Single Species Actions in Table 10 1
Birds are implemented & single species Actions Plans
created where necessary
Lowland Farmland 3 F14 The single species actions for lowland farmland birds High 2020 F14.2 Identify species requiring Single Species Action Plans & create & 2015
Birds are implemented & single species Actions Plans implement these
created where necessary
Lowland Farmland 4 F15 Stakeholders have agreed on & are provided with High 2017 F15.5 Ensure conservation practices for priority farmland birds are 2012
Birds best practice methodology for sustainable properly targeted & the positive benefits maximised on land where
environmental use & the reasons this methodology such measures are being implemented through the development of
is important & how best to carry this work out a panel of specialist advisors on the conservation of priority f
Lowland Farmland 4 F15 Stakeholders have agreed on & are provided with High 2017 F15.3 In conjunction with relevant stakeholder organisations, develop, 2017
Birds best practice methodology for sustainable promote & distribute best-practice information for participants in
environmental use & the reasons this methodology relevant recreational activities within lowland farmland habitats &
is important & how best to carry this work out explain why this is important
Lowland Farmland 4 F15 Stakeholders have agreed on & are provided with High 2017 F15.4 Ensure those responsible for drawing up agri-environment plans for 2013
Birds best practice methodology for sustainable landowners receive regular & effective training in conservation
environmental use & the reasons this methodology management techniques & are aware of the conservation priorities
is important & how best to carry this work out in their areas
Lowland Farmland 4 F15 Stakeholders have agreed on & are provided with High 2017 F15.1 Develop, promote & distribute, to land managers, best-practice 2015
Birds best practice methodology for sustainable information (e.g. leaflets/website/manuals) to raise awareness of
environmental use & the reasons this methodology how best to manage the land for farmland birds & why this is
is important & how best to carry this work out important
20Plan Theme Target Target description Priority Target Action Action description Action
ID ID Deadline ID deadline
Lowland Farmland 4 F16 The general public have a better understanding of Medium 2015 F16.1 Develop & implement an awareness strategy to educate the general 2015
Birds lowland farmland birds, their requirements & the public on the importance of the farmland environment for birds,
factors that affect them including disturbance, biodiversity & ecosystem services & the public benefits they provide
poisoning & pollution
Marine and Sea Cliff 1 M1 The ecology & requirements of marine & sea cliff High 2015 M1.2 Identify where more research is required on marine & sea cliff bird 2015
Birds birds is better understood ecology & requirements & initiate a strategic approach to acquiring
this data
Marine and Sea Cliff 1 M1 The ecology & requirements of marine & sea cliff High 2015 M1.4 Support the development of a marine biodiversity data 2015
Birds birds is better understood management system that will serve as a portal to spatial &
temporal data from different taxonomic groups to expand our
knowledge base on Irelands marine environment & assist decision
making
Marine and Sea Cliff 1 M1 The ecology & requirements of marine & sea cliff High 2015 M1.1 Review current knowledge of the population, ecology & 2015
Birds birds is better understood requirements of each bird species in this group
Marine and Sea Cliff 1 M1 The ecology & requirements of marine & sea cliff High 2015 M1.3 Identify & monitor the most important marine areas for priority 2013
Birds birds is better understood birds to inform the designation of Marine Protected Areas
Marine and Sea Cliff 1 M2 Studies of the impacts of different activities on High 2015 M2.4 Conduct research into the effects of recreation (land & water based 2013
Birds marine & sea cliff birds are in place & solutions to activities) & disturbance on marine & sea cliff birds & identify
address impacts are being progressed mitigation measures where necessary
Marine and Sea Cliff 1 M2 Studies of the impacts of different activities on High 2015 M2.3 Conduct research into the requirements of a national emergency 2013
Birds marine & sea cliff birds are in place & solutions to response to major oil spills or pollution events with the intention of
address impacts are being progressed creating a response plan
Marine and Sea Cliff 1 M2 Studies of the impacts of different activities on High 2015 M2.2 Review & where necessary, contribute to research on the effects of 2015
Birds marine & sea cliff birds are in place & solutions to offshore wind farms & other renewable energy technologies plus
address impacts are being progressed their associated infrastructure on bird mortality, productivity &
foraging behaviour
21Plan Theme Target Target description Priority Target Action Action description Action
ID ID Deadline ID deadline
Marine and Sea Cliff 1 M3 The reasons for changes in seabird prey distribution High 2015 M3.1 Conduct research to determine if changes in abundance & 2013
Birds are better understood & the effects of alien species distribution of prey species (e.g. fish, shellfish & crustaceans) is
& predator on marine & sea cliff birds are quantified affecting Irish seabirds & if so where these effects are most
pronounced
Marine and Sea Cliff 1 M3 The reasons for changes in seabird prey distribution High 2015 M3.2 Investigate the interplay between factors such as fisheries & climate 2015
Birds are better understood & the effects of alien species change & changes in distribution of seabird prey & identify positive
& predator on marine & sea cliff birds are quantified mitigations measures as appropriate
Marine and Sea Cliff 1 M3 The reasons for changes in seabird prey distribution High 2015 M3.3 Determine the role of alien invasive species &/or predators on the 2015
Birds are better understood & the effects of alien species population trends of birds at priority sites & review best practice for
& predator on marine & sea cliff birds are quantified methods of control or eradication where this is deemed appropriate
for seabird conservation
Marine and Sea Cliff 1 M4 Species monitoring programmes provide sufficient High 2015 M4.4 Ensure sea cliffs are covered in the next 10 yearly all-Ireland 2015
Birds coverage of marine & sea cliff birds & are conducted Peregrine survey (due 2011-12), Chough survey (2012-13) &
in a periodic & strategic fashion likewise for eagles within a general all Ireland raptor monitoring
scheme
Marine and Sea Cliff 1 M4 Species monitoring programmes provide sufficient High 2015 M4.3 Implement a national non-breeding seabirds monitoring 2014
Birds coverage of marine & sea cliff birds & are conducted programme at a selection of important sites
in a periodic & strategic fashion
Marine and Sea Cliff 1 M4 Species monitoring programmes provide sufficient High 2015 M4.2 Implement a national seabird monitoring programme covering 2014
Birds coverage of marine & sea cliff birds & are conducted demography & diet to help assess the impacts of cumulative
in a periodic & strategic fashion pressures on birds, link into a bio indicator programme
Marine and Sea Cliff 1 M4 Species monitoring programmes provide sufficient High 2015 M4.1 Conduct a full all-Ireland breeding seabird re-survey at least once 2015
Birds coverage of marine & sea cliff birds & are conducted every 15 years & develop a strategy for tern monitoring on the west
in a periodic & strategic fashion coast
Marine and Sea Cliff 1 M5 The effects of climate change on marine & sea cliff Medium 2020 M5.1 Assess the likely impacts of climate change on marine & sea cliff 2020
Birds birds & their environment is better understood & birds & their habitats & identify appropriate adaptation measures
appropriate conservation measures identified for their long term conservation (including research on changes in
marine ecosystems & abundance & distribution changes in
22Plan Theme Target Target description Priority Target Action Action description Action
ID ID Deadline ID deadline
Marine and Sea Cliff 2 M6 Legislation is effective at protecting marine & sea High 2015 M6.1 Review current legislation affecting the marine environment 2015
Birds cliff birds & is properly enforced & resourced (wildlife protection, fisheries, aquaculture, energy, recreation,
mineral extraction, pollution etc.) & identify a list of gaps which
need to be filled for the effective protection of birds
Marine and Sea Cliff 2 M6 Legislation is effective at protecting marine & sea High 2015 M6.2 Identify opportunities to fill these gaps & advise about the 2015
Birds cliff birds & is properly enforced & resourced importance of doing so to responsible parties to ensure effective
protection is achieved
Marine and Sea Cliff 2 M7 National policies fully address current gaps in policy High 2016 M7.2 Identify opportunities to fill these gaps & advise about the 2016
Birds regarding marine & sea cliff bird conservation importance of doing so to responsible parties to ensure effective
protection is achieved
Marine and Sea Cliff 2 M7 National policies fully address current gaps in policy High 2016 M7.1 Review current policy affecting the marine environment (wildlife 2015
Birds regarding marine & sea cliff bird conservation protection, fisheries, aquaculture, energy, recreation, mineral
extraction, pollution etc.) & identify a list of gaps which need to be
filled for the effective protection of birds
Marine and Sea Cliff 2 M8 The most important bird sites in the marine High 2020 M8.2 Produce (with appropriate consultation) & implement 2020
Birds environment are identified & designated as per ornithological selection criteria for NHAs
Ireland’s obligations under national & international
commitments
Marine and Sea Cliff 3 M11 Offshore projects are strategically planned as part of Medium 2017 M11.2 Review & in consultation identify the need for additional 2015
Birds an integrated strategy environmental guidelines for the offshore aquaculture & renewable
energy sectors, if required incorporate these into current measures
to take fully into account the conservation requirements of priority
bird species
Marine and Sea Cliff 3 M11 Offshore projects are strategically planned as part of Medium 2017 M11.3 Ensure offshore renewable energy & aquaculture projects are 1
Birds an integrated strategy appropriately sited to limit any potential disturbance or direct
mortality risk to seabirds. Must be informed by Appropriate
Assessments or Environmental Impact Assessments
Marine and Sea Cliff 3 M12 The single species actions for marine & sea cliff birds High 2020 M12.2 Identify species requiring Single Species Action Plans & create & 2015
Birds are implemented implement these
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