DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS · Awarded contract
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Assessment of Higher Level Stewardship Options on Lowland Heathlands and Priority Species

Awarded 06 Sep 2015

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Awarded06 Sep 2015
Value£64,202.00
SupplierHewins Ecology
AgencyDEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 9y 7mo ago1y 7mo term
Awarded 6 Sept 2015Expired 27 Mar 2017

About

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs awarded a contract to Hewins Ecology for assessing the effects of Higher Level Stewardship (HLS) options on lowland heathlands and priority species, with a focus on grazing effects.

The work involved developing a methodology to determine the extent to which HLS improved lowland heathland condition and was appropriately targeted, using field survey and comparison with earlier survey material.

The methodology was applied to a sample of HLS agreements to evaluate common management options (grazing, cutting, burning, and chemical control of bracken/scrub), particularly grazing, and assess progress towards Favourable Condition, including a counterfactual element.

The contract also assessed how changes in attributes and features required for Favourable Condition impact associated species, and evaluated the overall effectiveness of the HLS scheme for lowland heathlands.

The contract value was AUD 64,202.

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