AITHISG AIR ADHARTAS BITH- IOMADACHD BIODIVERSITY … · What is Biodiversity? “Our Nature” is how a young pupil from Castlebay Primary School described biodiversity. Biodiversity

WESTERN ISLES LOCAL BIODIVERSITY ACTION PLAN

PLANA-GNÌOMHA BITH-IOMADACHD IONADAIL NAN EILEAN SIAR

BIODIVERSITY PROGRESS REPORT2004 - 2007

AITHISG AIR ADHARTAS BITH-IOMADACHD

2 WESTERN ISLES LOCAL BIODIVERSITY ACTION PLAN

BIO

DIV

ERSI

TY P

ROG

RESS

REP

ORT

What is Biodiversity?

“Our Nature” is how a young pupil from Castlebay Primary School described biodiversity. Biodiversity simply means the variety of living things on Earth. It includes all plants and animals, from the smallest ladybird to the largest whale and it also includes YOU and ME!

LBAP Steering Group

The biodiversity planning process is underpinned by the fundamental principle that the process needs to involve a wide range of sectors, organisations and individuals. The development of partnerships is essential for the successful implementation of the objectives and targets of the Western Isles Local Biodiversity Action Plan (LBAP).

A local Steering Group was established in 2000 comprising representatives of key organisations and sectoral interests with a significant interest in biodiversity issues in the Western Isles. The Steering Group meets regularly to direct the LBAP process.

For further information on biodiversity and the LBAP process visit the Western Isles Biodiversity Website www.cne-siar.gov.uk/biodiversity.

Local Action Plans

Phase 1 of the Western Isles LBAP was formally launched on 27 May 2004. The first phase comprised a framework for biodiversity action in the Western Isles entitled ‘Our Nature’ and three action plans as follows:

Saline Lagoons Habitat Action Plan

Native Woodlands Habitat Action Plan

Great yellow bumblebee Species Action Plan

The second phase of five action plans was launched on 11 August 2005. These are as follows:

Corn Bunting Species Action Plan

Corncrake Species Action Plan

Dunlin Species Action Plan

Irish Lady’s-tresses Orchid Species Action Plan

Cereal Fields & Margins Habitat Action Plan

…biodiversity simply means the variety of living things on Earth

Implementation of the action plans is the responsibility of a range of organisations and agencies, many of which are represented on the LBAP Steering Group.

The LBAP Steering Group is also responsible for monitoring and reporting on progress towards the stated objectives and targets annually. This is the first progress report to be published since the first phase of plans was launched and covers the period from May 2004 to January 2007. Further progress reports will be published at 3 yearly intervals.

Section 1 of the report highlights a number of key achievements from each action plan and progress made towards the generic actions such as awareness raising and education.

Section 2 provides a summary of the first monitoring report on the species and habitat action plan objectives and targets.

Section 3 refers to the Scottish Biodiversity Strategy and the biodiversity duty on public bodies.

PLANA-GNÌOMHA BITH-IOMADACHD IONADAIL NAN EILEAN SIAR 3

AIT

HIS

G A

IR A

DH

ART

AS

BITH

-IOM

AD

ACH

DDè a tha ann am Bith-iomadachd?

B’ ann mar “An Nàdar Againn” a dhealbhaich sgoilear òg à Sgoil Bhàgh a’ Chaisteil bith-iomadachd. Gu sìmplidh, tha bith-iomadachd a’ ciallachadh an iomadachd de rudan a tha beò air an Talamh. Tha e a’ gabhail a-steach gach lus agus beathach, bhon daolaig-bhric as lugha chun na muice-mara as motha agus tha e cuideachd a’ gabhail a-steach THUSA agus MISE!

Buidheann-stiùiridh LBAP

A’ daingneachadh a’ phròiseas dealbhaidh airson bith-iomadachd, tha am prionnsabal bunaiteach gum feum am pròiseas raon farsaing de roinnean, bhuidhnean agus dhaoine fa leth a ghabhail a-steach. Tha leasachadh chom-pàirteachasan riatanach airson buileachadh soirbheachail de mhion-amasan agus thargaidean Plana Gnìomha Bith-iomadachd Ionadail nan Eilean Siar (LBAP).

Chaidh Buidheann-stiùiridh ionadail a stèidheachadh ann an 2000 a’ gabhail a-steach riochdairean bho phrìomh bhuidhnean agus roinnean le ùidh shònraichte ann an ceistean bith-iomadachd sna h-Eileanan Siar. Tha a’ Bhuidheann-stiùiridh a’ coinneachadh gu cunbhalach gus am pròiseas LBAP a stiùireadh.

Airson tuilleadh fiosrachaidh mu bhith-iomadachd agus am pròiseas LBAP tadhail air Làrach-lìn Bith-iomadachd nan Eilean Siar www.cne-siar.gov.uk/biodiversity.

Planaichean Gnìomha Ionadail

Chaidh Ceum 1 de LBAP nan Eilean Siar a chur air bhog gu foirmeil air 27 Cèitean 2004. Bha a’ chiad cheum a’ gabhail a-steach frèam airson gnìomh bith-iomadachd sna h-Eileanan Siar fon tiotal ‘An Nàdar Againn’ agus trì planaichean gnìomha mar a leanas:

Plana Gnìomha airson Àrainnean Lagùn Saillte

Plana Gnìomha Àrainnean Coille Gnèitheach

Plana Gnìomha Gnè an t-Seillein Mhòir

Chaidh an dàrna ceum de chòig phlanaichean gnìomha a chur air bhog air 11 Lùnastal 2005. Tha iad seo mar a leanas:

Plana Gnìomha Gnè na Gealag-bhuachair

Plana Gnìomha Gnè an Traoin

Plana Gnìomha Gnè a’ Ghille-feadaig

Plana Gnìomha Gnè a’ Mhogairlean Bachlach Bàn

Plana Gnìomha Àrainn is Achaidhean is Oirean Arbhair

Tha dleastanas aig raon de bhuidhnean agus oibreachaidhean na planaichean gnìomha a bhuileachadh, agus tha mòran dhiubh air an riochdachadh air Buidheann-stiùiridh LBAP. Tha dleastanas aig a’ Bhuidheann-stiùiridh LBAP cuideachd airson a bhith a’ sgrùdadh agus ag aithris air adhartas gu ruige nam mion-amasan agus nan targaidean gach bliadhna. Is e seo a’ chiad aithisg air adhartas a chaidh fhoillseachadh bhon a chaidh a’ chiad cheum de phlanaichean a chur air bhog agus tha e a’ còmhdach an tràth bho Cèitean 2004 gu Faoilleach 2007. Bidh aithisgean adhartais eile air am foillseachadh a h-uile treas bliadhna.

Tha Earrann 1 den aithisg a’ soilleireachadh grunn de phrìomh choileanaidhean bho gach plana gnìomha agus adhartas a rinneadh gu ruige nan gnìomhan coitcheann leithid a bhith a’ togail aire agus foghlam.

Tha Earrann 2 a’ toirt seachad geàrr-chunntas den chiad aithisg sgrùdaidh air mion-amasan agus targaidean a’ phlana ghnìomha airson ghnèithean agus àrainnean.

Tha Earrann 3 a’ toirt iomradh air Ro-innleachd Bith-iomadachd na h-Alba agus dleastanas ùr bith-iomadachd air buidhnean poblach.

…gu sìmplidh, tha bith-iomadachd a’ ciallachadh an iomadachd de rudan a tha beò air an Talamh

Photos (left to right): Raising awareness at biodiversity workshops in the Western Isles; Hazel; TV presenter Chris Packham launched Phase 2 of the LBAP. Dealbha (clì gu deas): Leudachadh mothachaidh aig buthan-obrach bith-iomadachd sna h-Eilean Siar; Calltainn; Chaidh ceum 2 den LBAP a chuir air bhog le presentair telebhisean Chris Packham.


BIO

DIV

ERSI

TY P

ROG

RESS

REP

ORT

SECTION 1 - KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

NATIVE WOODLAND HABITAT ACTION PLAN

Western Isles Woodland Strategy was launched at the Woodland Centre in Stornoway in January 2004.

Native woodland establishment booklet produced in June 2006.

Western Isles Woodland website online. www.cne-siar.gov.uk/woodlands

An area of approximately 110 hectares of new native woodland will be created by 2009.

Local nursery owners have been collecting seed to produce stock for 2007/2008.

CORN BUNTING SPECIES ACTION PLAN

An arable stack scheme has operated in the Uists and Benbecula, run by RSPB and SCF in conjunction with local crofters.

In 2006 there were 36 participants, producing 80 stacks and resulting in £17,600 in payments.

The Land Management Contract Menu Scheme 2006 offered payments for Biodiversity Cropping on Inbye land, to provide cover and feeding areas for birds.

…an area of approximately 110 hectares of new native woodland will be created by 2009

GREAT YELLOW BUMBLEBEE SPECIES ACTION PLAN

Outer Hebrides Bumblebee leaflet was produced by Curracag – The Outer Hebrides Natural History Society.

Trial bumblebee plots have been planted on crofts in Lewis and Uist by the RSPB. Species such as knapweed and clover are planted to provide an additional food source for bees.


AIT

HIS

G A

IR A

DH

ART

AS

BITH

-IOM

AD

ACH

DEARRANN 1 – PRÌOMH CHOILEANAIDHEAN

PLANA GNÌOMHA ÀRAINNEAN COILLE GNÈITHEACH

Chaidh Ro-innleachd Coille nan Eilean Siar a chur air bhog aig Ionad an Fhearainn-choille ann an Steòrnabhagh san Fhaoilleach 2004.

Leabhran mu shuidheachadh fearann-coille dùthchail, dèante san Ògmhìos 2006.

Làrach-lìn Fearann-coille nan Eilean Siar air-loidhne. www.cne-siar.gov.uk/woodlands

Thèid raon de mu 110 heactair de fhearann-coille dùthchail ùr a chruthachadh ro no ann an 2009.

Tha luchd-seilbh liosan-àraich ionadail air a bhith a’ cruinneachadh sìol gus stoc a dhèanamh airson 2007/2008.

PLANA GNÌOMHA GNÈ NA GEALAIG-BHUACHAIR

Chaidh sgeama chruachan àitich a ruith ann an Uibhist agus Beinn na Faoghla leis an RSPB agus SCF cuide ri croitearan ionadail.

Ann an 2006 bha 36 com-pàirtiche ann, a’ dèanamh 80 cruach agus a’ toirt £17,600 gu buil ann am pàighidhean.

Thabhainn an Sgeama Clàr-taghaidh Cùmhnant Stiùireadh Talmhainn 2006 pàighidhean airson Cur-bàirr Bith-iomadachd air talamh-àitich gus comhdach agus làrach biadhadh a thoirt do eòin.

PLANA GNÌOMHA GNÈ AN T-SEILLEIN MHÒIR

Chaidh bileag Seillein Innse Gall a dhèanamh le Curracag – Comann Eachdraidh Nàdair Innse Gall.

Chaidh raointean deuchainn do sheillein a chur air croitean ann an Leòdhas agus Uibhist leis an RSPB. Thathar a’ cur ghnèithean leithid chnapan-dubh agus clòbhar gus tuilleadh bidhe a thoirt do na seillein.

…thèid raon de mu 110 heactair de fhearann-coille dùthchail ùr a chruthachadh ro no ann an 2009

Photos OppositeTop (left): CorncrakeTop (right): Great yellow bumblebee on knapweedBottom: Saltmarsh at Northton, HarrisLeft: Phase 1 Action PlansDealbhan Mu choinneimh Gu h-àrd (clì): TraonGu h-àrd (deas): An t-seillean mòr air cnapan-dubh Gu h-ìosal: Làthach-saillte aig Taobh Tuath, Na HearradhClì: Planaichean Gnìomha Ceum 1


BIO

DIV

ERSI

TY P

ROG

RESS

REP

ORT

CORNCRAKE SPECIES ACTION PLAN

RSPB and SNH Corncrake schemes are operating and provide payments for corncrake friendly mowing and the creation of early cover areas.

CEREAL FIELDS AND MARGINS HABITAT ACTION PLAN

A seminar held in Uist in June 2006 and organised by the European Forum on Nature Conservation and Pastoralism highlighted the importance of small-scale cropping.

Participants were from the UK, Ireland, Spain, Bulgaria, Sweden, Switzerland and Germany.

DUNLIN SPECIES ACTION PLAN

The Hebridean Mink Project and Uist Wader Project are working to eradicate mink and hedgehogs. Eradication of these species which are non-native to the Western Isles is helping to protect important dunlin populations.

The Western Isles Peatlands Management Scheme assures positive management over the vast majority of Lewis Peatlands and Mointeach Scadabhaigh Special Protection Areas (SPAs), important breeding areas for dunlin.

IRISH LADY’S TRESSES ORCHID SPECIES ACTION PLAN

SNH is supporting research on management for the Irish Lady’s-Tresses Orchid in Barra and Vatersay.

SALINE LAGOONS HABITAT ACTION PLAN

The management scheme for the Loch nam Madadh European Marine site has been reviewed and a revised scheme drafted for approval by the management group.

SNH is supporting research on management for the Irish Lady’s-Tresses Orchid in Barra and Vatersay.


AIT

HIS

G A

IR A

DH

ART

AS

BITH

-IOM

AD

ACH

DPLANA GNÌOMHA GNÈ AN TRAOIN

Tha sgeamaichean Traoin RSPB agus SNH ag obrachadh agus tha iad a’ toirt seachad airgead airson a bhith a’ gearradh feur ann an dòigh a tha càirdeil don traon agus airson a bhith a’ cruthachadh raointean còmhdaich a dh’fhàsas tràth.

PLANA GNÌOMHA ÀRAINN IS ACHAIDHEAN IS OIREAN ABBHAIR

Shoilleirich seamainear a chaidh a chumail ann an Uibhist san Ògmhìos 2006 le Fòram na h-Eòrpa air Glèidhteachas Nàdair agus Buachailleachd cho cudromach ’s a bha e bàrr a chur air sgèile beag.

Bha com-pàirtichean ann às an RA, Èirinn, an Spàin, Bulgàiria, an t-Suain, an Eilbheis agus a’ Ghearmailt.

PLANA GNÌOMHA GNÈ A’ GHILLE-FEADAIG

Tha Pròiseact Mionc Innse Gall agus Pròiseact Eòin-ghrunnachaidh Uibhist ag obair gus cur às don mhionc agus don ghràineig. Tha a bhith a’ cur às do na gnèithean seo, nach eil dùthchasach do na h-Eileanan Siar, a’ cuideachadh gus sluaghan cudromach de ghillean-feadaig a dhìon.

Tha Sgeama Stiùiridh Thalamh-mòna nan Eilean Siar a’ dèanamh cinnteach à deagh stiùireadh thairis air a’ mhòr-chuid de dh’Àitean Sònraichte Dìona (SPA) Talamh-mòna Leòdhais agus Mòinteach Sgadabhaigh a tha nan àiteachan ginidh cudromach don ghille-feadaig.

PLANA GNÌOMHA GNÈ A’ MHOGAIRLEAN BACHLACH BÀN

Tha SNH a’ cur taic ri rannsachadh a thaobh stiùireadh airson a’ Mhogairlean Bachlach Bàn ann am Barraigh agus Bhatarsaigh.

PLANA GNÌOMH ÀRAINNEACHD LAGÙNAN SAILLTE

Chaidh ath-sgrùdadh air Sgeama Rianachd airson Làrach Mara Eòrpach Loch nam Madadh agus tha sgeama ùr ann an dreach airson aonta a’ Bhuidhinn Stiùiridh.

…tha SNH a’ cur taic ri rannsachadh a thaobh stiùireadh airson a’ Mhogairlean Bachlach Bàn ann am Barraigh agus Bhatarsaigh

Photos Opposite Left (top): Irish lady’s tresses orchidLeft (bottom): Corn stooks provide cover and food supply for corn buntingsRight: The traditional cropping rotation on machair results in a patchwork pattern of cultivated and fallow ground Above (left to right): Machair at Luskentyre, Harris; Harebells

Dealbhan Mu choinneimhClì (gu h-àrd): Mogairlean Bachlach BànClì (gu h-ìosal): Tha adagan arbhar a’ toirt comhdach agus biadh don ghealag-bhuachairDeas: Tha an cuairteachadh bàrr traidiseanta air machair a’ fàgail pàtran mìreanach de thalamh àitich agus de thalamh bànGu h-àrd (clì gu deas): Machair aig Losgaintir, Na Hearradh; Currac-na-cubhaige


BIO

DIV

ERSI

TY P

ROG

RESS

REP

ORT

GENERIC ACTIONS

Our Nature – A Framework for Biodiversity Action in the Western Isles includes a number of actions which will assist in achieving the overall objectives of the Western Isles LBAP and help to raise the profile of, and encourage interest in the biodiversity of the Western Isles. These are generic to the LBAP process and are being implemented by the LBAP Steering Group.

The efforts made to raise awareness of biodiversity and to encourage local involvement in the biodiversity process are highlighted below.

A programme of events and activities has been organised annually to coincide with Scottish Biodiversity Week. Events have included guided walks throughout the islands, nature photography

workshops in Harris, Biodiversity Fun Days for schools in Barra and Ness, and a Biodiversity & Art Workshop at Balranald Nature Reserve.

A Schools Biodiversity Programme was piloted in conjunction with the Western Isles Cultural Co-ordinators. The aim of the pilot was to learn about local wildlife and the environment through a creative experience. Participating schools have learnt about biodiversity while also taking part in poetry, art and working with clay. It is hoped to extend this to schools throughout the Western Isles.

Wildflower Seed Collection – primary school pupils were involved in the collection of wildflower seeds in 2001 for use in re-seeding roadside verges in new road construction projects.

Local community workshops were held throughout the islands to obtain the views of the public on the draft species and habitat action plans. The workshops were facilitated by a consultancy specialising in community engagement. Comments received were used to finalise the actions plans.

Loch Stiapabhat in Ness on the Isle of Lewis was declared a Local Nature Reserve (LNR) in July 2005 – a first for the Western Isles. The LNR is a locally lead initiative which is backed by Comunn Eachdraidh Nis (Ness Historical Society), Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Galson Estate Trust, Scottish Natural Heritage and the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.

…a Schools Biodiversity Programme was piloted in conjunction with the Western Isles Cultural Co-ordinators


AIT

HIS

G A

IR A

DH

ART

AS

BITH

-IOM

AD

ACH

DGNÌOMHAN COITCHEANN

Tha Ar Nàdar – Frèam airson Obair Bith-iomadachd sna h-Eileanan Siar a’ gabhail a-steach grunn ghnìomhan a chuidicheas gus na mion-amasan iomlan de LBAP nan Eilean Siar a choileanadh agus gus aire a thogail, agus ùidh a bhrosnachadh ann am bith-iomadachd nan Eilean Siar. Tha iad seo coitcheann a thaobh a’ phròiseas LBAP agus tha Buidheann-stiùiridh a’ LBAP gam buileachadh.

Tha na h-oidhirpean a chaidh a dhèanamh gus aire a thogail a thaobh bith-iomadachd agus gus com-pàirteachas ionadail leis a’ phròiseas bith-iomadachd air an soilleireachadh gu h-ìseal.

Chaidh prògram de thachartasan agus ghnìomhan a chur air dòigh gach bliadhna airson Seachdain Bith-iomadachd na h-Alba. Am measg nan tachartasan bha cuairtean stiùirichte tro na h-eileanan, bùithtean-obrach airson dealbhadaireachd-camara nàdair sna Hearadh, Làithean Spòirs Bith-iomadachd airson sgoiltean ann am Barraigh agus Nis, agus Bùth-obrach Bith-iomadachd & Ealain aig Raon-glèidhteachais Nàdair Bhaile Ràghnaill.

Chaidh Prògram Bith-iomadachd Sgoiltean a chur air dòigh mar dheuchainn cuide ri Co-òrdanaichean Cultarail nan Eilean Siar. B’ e amas a’ phrògraim dheuchainn seo ionnsachadh mu fhiadh-bheatha ionadail agus an àrainneachd tro eòlas cruthachail. Tha sgoiltean a ghabh com-pàirt air ionnsachadh mu bhith-iomadachd fhad ’s a tha iad air a bhith an lùib bàrdachd, ealain agus a bhith ag obair le crèadh. Thathar an dòchas gun tèid seo a leudachadh gu sgoiltean air feadh nan Eilean Siar.

Cruinneachadh Sìol Dhìthean-fhiadhaich – bha bun-sgoiltean an lùib a bhith a’ cruinneachadh sìol bho dhìthein-fhiadhaich ann an 2001 airson an cleachdadh gus sìol ath-chur air fàil rathaidean ann am pròiseactan gus rathaidean ùra a thogail.

Chaidh bùithtean-obrach coimhearsnachd ionadail a chumail air feadh nan eilean gus beachdan fhaighinn bhon phoball mu na dreachd phlanaichean gnìomha airson ghnèithean agus àrainnean. Chaidh na bùithtean-obrach a chumail le co-chomhairle le eòlas speisealta ann an com-pàirteachas coimhearsnachd. Chaidh beachdan a chaidh fhaotainn a chleachdadh gus dreachd dheireannach de na planaichean gnìomha a dhèanamh.

Chaidh Loch Stiapabhat ann an Nis air Eilean Leòdhais ainmeachadh mar Raon-glèidhteachais Nàdair Ionadail (LNR) san Iuchair 2005 – a’ chiad fhear sna h-Eileanan Siar. Is e iomairt a tha air a stiùireadh gu h-ionadail a tha san LNR, le taic bho Chomann Eachdraidh Nis, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Urras Oighreachd Ghabhsainn, Dualchas Nàdair na h-Alba agus an Comann Rìoghail airson Dìon nan Eun.

…chaidh Prògram Bith-iomadachd Sgoiltean a chur air dòigh mar dheuchainn cuide ri Co-òrdanaichean Cultarail nan Eilean Siar

Opposite: Schools involvement in sowing wildflower seeds Below: Phase 1 of the LBAP was launched by journalist and broadcaster Nancy NicolsonMu choinneimh: Sgoiltean an sàs ann a’ cur sìol bho dhìthean-fhiadhaichGu h-ìosal: Chaidh ceum 1 dhen LBAP a chuir air bhog leis an neach-naidheaachd agus craoladair, Nancy NicNeacail


BIO

DIV

ERSI

TY P

ROG

RESS

REP

ORT

SECTION 2 - SUMMARY OF FIRST ACTION PLAN MONITORING REPORT

SPECIES ACTION PLANS

The five species action plans (Great yellow bumblebee, Corn Bunting, Corncrake, Dunlin and Irish Lady’s-tresses Orchid) comprise 60 individual actions. Of these, eight actions have been completed and good progress has been made on 19. Some progress has been made on a further 23 actions but 10 have yet to be started. Figure 1 summarises the progress made on the actions in each plan.

Good progress has been made on the species action plans with considerable effort being made by the agencies to promote agri-environment schemes such as RSS and ‘on the ground’ action by the RSPB. Limited progress has been made with the Irish Lady’s Tresses Orchid actions, partly due to lack of information on known sites, its limited distribution in the Western Isles and lack of resources for implementing certain actions.

The five species action plans comprise 28 individual targets. Four (14%) of the species targets have been achieved and good progress has been made on a further six (21%). Some progress has been made on ten (36%) of the targets and there has been no progress on eight (29%). See Figure 2.

…the five species action plans comprise 28 individual targets

Figure 1 - Progress on implementation of species actions Figear 1 - Adhartas a thaobh buileachadh ghnìomhan ghnèithean

NO. OF ACTIONS ÀIR. DE GHNÌOMHAN

Action CompleteGniomh Criochnaichte

Good ProgressAdhartas Math

Some ProgressCuid de dh’Adhartas

No ProgressGun adhartas

idir

109876543210

Great Yellow Bumblebee

Corn BuntingGealag-

bhuachair

CorncrakeTraon

DunlinGille-feadaig

Irish Ladys tresses OrchidMhogairlean Bachlach Bàn

Seillean Mòr

Figure 2 - Progress on achieving Western Isles species targets Figear 2 - Adhartas a thaobh a bhith a’ coileanadh thargaidean ghnèithean nan Eilean Siar

1211109876543210

Target AchievedTargaid air a choileanadh

Good ProgressAdhartas math

Some ProgressCuid de

dh’adhartas

No ProgressGun adhartas idir

NO. OF SPECIES TARGETS ÀIR. DE THARGAIDEAN GHNÈITHEAN


AIT

HIS

G A

IR A

DH

ART

AS

BITH

-IOM

AD

ACH

DEARRANN 2 – GEÀRR-CHUNNTAS DEN CHIAD AITHISG SGRÙDAIDH AIR PLANAICHEAN GNÌOMHA

PLANAICHEAN GNÌOMHA GHNÈITHEAN

Tha na còig planaichean gnìomha àrainn (Seillean Mòr, Gealag-buachair, Traon, Gille-feadaig agus Mhorgairlean Bachlach Bàn) a’ gabhail a-steach 60 gnìomh fa leth. Dhiubh seo, chaidh ochd gnìomh a chrìochnachadh agus chaidh adhartas math a dhèanamh air 19. Chaidh cuid de dh’adhartas a dhèanamh air 23 gnìomh a bharrachd ach tha 10 fhathast gun tòiseachadh. Tha Figear 1 a’ toirt geàrr-chunntas air an adhartas a rinneadh a thaobh nan gnìomhan anns gach plana.

Chaidh adhartas math a dhèanamh air na planaichean gnìomha airson ghnèithean agus na buidhnean a’ dèanamh oidhirp mhath gus sgeamaichean àiteachais-àrainneachd a bhrosnachadh leithid RSS agus gnìomh ‘air an talamh’ leis an RSPB. Chaidh adhartas cuingealaichte a dhèanamh leis na gnìomhan airson Mhogairlean Bachlach Bàn, gu ìre air sàilleabh cion fiosrachaidh mu làraich aithnichte, an sgaoileadh cuingealaichte aige sna h-Eileanan Siar agus cion ghoireasan gus gnìomhan sònraichte a bhuileachadh.

Tha na còig planaichean gnìomha airson ghnèithean a’ gabhail a-steach 28 targaid fa leth. Chaidh ceithir (14%) de na targaidean ghnèithean a choileanadh agus chaidh adhartas math a dhèanamh air sia (21%) eile. Chaidh cuid de dh’adhartas a dhèanamh air deich (36%) de na targaidean agus cha deach adhartas a dhèanamh idir air ochd (29%). Faic Figear 2.

…tha na còig planaichean gnìomha airson ghnèithean a’ gabhail a-steach 28 targaid fa leth

Left to right: Tree planting in Harris; Grey ploverBelow: Loch Stiapabhat in Ness was declared a Local Nature Reserve in July 2005Clì gu deas: A’ cur chroabhan s’na Hearradh; Feadag-ghlasGu h-ìosal: Chaidh Loch Stiapabhat ann an Nis ainmeachadh mar Raon-glèidteachais Nàdair Ionadail san Iuchair 2005


BIO

DIV

ERSI

TY P

ROG

RESS

REP

ORT

HABITAT ACTION PLANS

The three habitat action plans (Saline Lagoons, Native Woodlands and Cereal Fields & Margins) comprise 49 individual actions. Of these, two actions have been completed and good progress has been made on nine. Some progress has been made on a further 21 actions but 17 have yet to be started. See Figure 3.

Significant progress has been made on the Native Woodland and the Cereal Fields & Margins habitat action plans. In the case of the native woodland Habitat Action Plan (HAP), much of this can be attributed to the existence of a dedicated project officer (Comhairle’s Woodland Project Officer). Limited progress has been made on the Saline Lagoons habitat action plan due to a number of factors including the lack of awareness of the habitat, difficulties with implementing an action plan in the marine environment and lack of resources for monitoring and research.

The three habitat action plans comprise 21 individual targets. One (5%) of the habitat targets has been achieved and good progress has been made on a further three (14%). Some progress has been made on 14 (67%) targets and there has been no progress on 3 (14%). See Figure 4.

Significant progress has been made since 2004 on the implementation of the Western Isles species and habitat action plan actions and in the achievement of the plan targets and overall objectives.

The LBAP Steering Group has identified future action required to achieve the outstanding targets and will be focusing on these actions during the next 3 year period 2008 - 2010.

…significant progress has been made on the Native Woodland and the Cereal Fields & Margins habitat action plans

Figure 4 - Progress on achieving Western Isles LBAP habitat targets Figear 4 - Adhartas a thaobh a bhith a’ coileanadh thargaidean àrainn LBAP nan Eilean Siar

NO. OF HABITAT TARGETS ÀIR. DE THARGAIDEAN ÀRAINN


dh’adhartas

No progressGun adhartas idir

14

12

10

8

6

4

2

0Target Achieved

Targaid air a choileanadh


Figure 3 - Progress on implementation of habitat actions Figear 3 - Adhartas a thaobh buileachadh ghnìomhan àrainn

NO. OF ACTIONS ÀIR. DE GHNÌOMHAN

12

10

8

6

4

2

0Native WoodlandCoille Gnèitheach

Saline LagoonsLagàn Saillte

Cereal Fields & MarginsAchaidhean is Oirean

Arbhair

Action CompleteGniomh

Criochnaichte



dh’Adhartas

No ProgressGun adhartas idir


AIT

HIS

G A

IR A

DH

ART

AS

BITH

-IOM

AD

ACH

DChaidh ìre de dh’adhartas a dhèanamh air 14 (67%) targaidean agus cha deach adhartas a dhèanamh idir air 3 (14%). Faic Figear 4.

Chaidh adhartas cudromach a dhèanamh bho 2004 a thaobh buileachadh phlanaichean gnìomha ghnèithean agus àrainnean nan Eilean Siar agus coileanadh thargaidean agus mhion-amasan iomlan a’ phlana.

Tha Buidheann-stiùiridh a’ LBAP air soilleireachadh a dhèanamh air na gnìomhan a tha a dhìth san àm ri teachd gus na targaidean a choileanadh agus bidh i ag amas air na gnìomhan seo rè tràth 2008 - 2010.

…chaidh adhartas cudromach a dhèanamh air na planaichean gnìomha àrainn airson Coille Gnèitheach agus Achaidhean is Oirean Arbhair

PLANAICHEAN GNÌOMHA ÀRAINNEAN

Tha na trì planaichean gnìomha àrainn (Lagun saillte, Coilltean Gnèitheach agus Achaidhean is oirean Arbhair) a’ gabhail a-steach 49 gnìomh fa leth. Dhiubh seo, chaidh dà ghnìomh a chrìochnachadh agus chaidh deagh adhartas a dhèanamh air naoi dhiubh. Chaidh cuid de dh’adhartas a dhèanamh air 21 gnìomh a bharrachd ach tha 17 fhathast rin tòiseachadh. Faic Figear 3.

Chaidh adhartas cudromach a dhèanamh air na planaichean gnìomha àrainn airson Coilltean Gnèitheach agus Achaidhean is Oirean Arbhair. A thaobh a’ Phlana Ghnìomha Àrainn (HAP) airson Coilltean Gnèitheach, tha mòran den adhartas seo air sgàth oifigear pròiseict ainmichte (Oifigear Pròiseict Coille na Comhairle). Chaidh adhartas cuingealaichte a dhèanamh air a’ phlana ghnìomha àrainn airson Lagun Saillte air sgàth grunn nithean, nam measg cion mothachaidh a thaobh na h-àrainne, duilgheadasan le bhith a’ buileachadh plana gnìomha san àrainneachd mhara agus cion ghoireasan airson sgrùdadh agus rannsachadh.

Tha na trì planaichean gnìomha àrainn a’ gabhail a-steach 21 targaid fa leth. Chaidh aon (5%) de na targaidean àrainn a choileanadh agus chaidh adhartas math a dhèanamh air trì a bharrachd (14%).

Above: Corn buntingGu h-àrd: Gealag-bhuachair


BIO

DIV

ERSI

TY P

ROG

RESS

REP

ORT SECTION 3 - SCOTTISH

BIODIVERSITY STRATEGY AND DUTY

The Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004 has created a duty on public bodies “in exercising any functions, to further the conservation of biodiversity as far as is consistent with the proper exercise of those functions.”

All public bodies can play a role in supporting biodiversity through direct actions or educating others and raising awareness. Implementation of the Biodiversity Duty and the Scottish Biodiversity Strategy, published in 2004, will help ensure the maintenance and enhancement of biodiversity locally and throughout Scotland.

The key achievements of the Western Isles LBAP for the period 2004-2007 have been reported to the Scottish Government for inclusion in a report to Parliament in December 2007 on implementation of the Scottish Biodiversity Strategy.

…all public bodies can play a role in supporting biodiversity through direct actions


AIT

HIS

G A

IR A

DH

ART

AS

BITH

-IOM

AD

ACH

D

EARRANN 3 - RO-INNLEACHD AGUS DLEASTANAS BITH-IOMADACHD NA H-ALBA

Tha an Achd Glèidhteachais Nàdair (Alba) 2004 air dleastanas a chur air buidhnean poblach “ann a bhith a’ cur an gnìomh dhreuchdan sam bith, adhartas a thoirt air glèidhteachas bith-iomadachd cho math ’s a tha e a’ co-fhreagairt air gnìomhachadh ceart nan dreuchdan sin.”

Is urrainn do bhuidhnean poblach uile dreuchd a chluiche ann a bhith a’ toirt taic do bhith-iomadachd tro ghnìomhan dìreach no tro bhith a’ foghlamachadh chàich agus a’ togail aire. Cuidichidh buileachadh an Dleastanais Bith-iomadachd agus Ro-innleachd Bith-iomadachd na h-Alba, foillsichte ann an 2004, gus dèanamh cinnteach gun tèid bith-iomadachd a chumail suas agus a neartachadh gu h-ionadail agus air feadh na h-Alba.

Chaidh na prìomh choileanaidhean aig a’ LBAP airson an tràth 2004-2007 aithris do Riaghaltas na h-Alba airson an gabhail a-steach ann an aithisg don Phàrlamaid san Dùbhlachd 2007 mu bhuileachadh Ro-innleachd Bith-iomadachd na h-Alba.

…is urrainn do bhuidhnean poblach uile dreuchd a chluiche ann a bhith a’ toirt taic do bhith-iomadachd tro ghnìomhan dìreach

Opposite: Biodiversity fun day for schools in BarraAbove: Children exploring the seashore as part of Schools Biodiversity ProgrammeMu choinneimh: Lath Spòirs Bith-iomadachd airson sgoiltean ann am BarraighGu h-àrd: Clann a rannsachadh an oirthir mar phairt de Phrògram Bith-iomadachd Sgoiltean

ww

w.p

elica

n-des

ign.

com

Department for Sustainable CommunitiesComhairle nan Eilean SiarCouncil Offices, Sandwick RoadStornoway HS1 2BWTel: 01870 602425 Fax: 01870 602332Website: www.cne-siar.gov.uk/biodiversity

Roinnn Coimhearsnachdan BuanComhairle nan Eilean SiarOifisean na ComhairleRathad ShanndabhaigSteòrnabhagh HS1 2BWFòn: 01870 602425 Facs: 01870 602332Làrach-lìn: www.cne-siar.gov.uk/biodiversity

Photographs courtesy of SNH, RSPB, CnES, James Smith, Bill Neill, Jane Twelves.

December 2007 • An Dùbhlachd 2007

The production of the Western Isles Local Biodiversity Action Plan has been jointly

funded by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and Scottish Natural Heritage.

Bha ullachadh Plan-gnìomha Bith-iomadachd Ionadial nan Eilean Siar co-mhaoinichie le Comahirle nan Eilean Siar agus Dualchas Nàdair na h-Alba.

Documents

AITHISG AIR ADHARTAS BITH- IOMADACHD BIODIVERSITY … · What is Biodiversity? “Our Nature” is how a young pupil from Castlebay Primary School described biodiversity. Biodiversity