Habitat mapping & wildlife survey
During the summer of 2007 the ranger will be undertaking a
habitat survey of the island. This will involve walking over
much of the land and assigning each area to a particular
habitat category, for example wet heath, dry heath, improved
Grassland etc. Along the way we will be photographing
different plants and areas of the landscape to create a
colourful record of the islands flora in 2007.
In addition to looking at the islands plant life we will also be
undertaking a number of other activities to record some
of the island’s animal life over the same period. These include,
moth trapping, pond dipping and rock pooling.
During the summer of 2007 the ranger will be undertaking a
habitat survey of the island. This will involve walking over
much of the land and assigning each area to a particular
habitat category, for example wet heath, dry heath, improved
Grassland etc. Along the way we will be photographing
different plants and areas of the landscape to create a
colourful record of the islands flora in 2007.
In addition to looking at the islands plant life we will also be
undertaking a number of other activities to record some
of the island’s animal life over the same period. These include,
moth trapping, pond dipping and rock pooling.
Maritime heath
Sphagnum moss
Heath spotted
orchid
orchid
Ghost Moth
If you would like to get involved in this project call Anne on 07908148004
