Unit 1: Threatened UK Habitats - Upland Moorland
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- Created on: 27-04-14 17:35
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- Threatened UK Habitats - Upland Moorland
- Creation
- Woodlands cleared for fuel and used for sheep grazing
- Key Features
- Heather and grass produced by sheep grazing - has great wildlife value
- Regular burning maintains the moorland plagioclimax
- Key species include golden eagle, hares, grouse and hen harrier
- Threats
- Conversion to 'improved grassland' where a high yield of grass is produced but biodiversity is reduced
- Afforestation with conifers
- Reservoir construction
- Increased visitor pressure
- Abandonment of grazing or grouse shooting
- Conservation Measures
- Maintaining burning cycles
- Creating public pathways and restrictions
- Designating protected areas
- Creation
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