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 © Photo: John Halliday |
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| General Description |
Taynish Biosphere Reserve, located in south-west Scotland on the coast of Argyll, represents native mixed woodland, with wet and dry heath, grassland, and coastal ecosystems. There is grazing of beef cattle and sheep in land adjacent and near to the biosphere reserve, with some controlled grazing carried out within the area. In the wider area, there is considerable coniferous forestry development, and fishing (including creels) and fish farming in the lochs. Natural harbors, such as Crinan, form a base for small-scale commercial boat trips and local and visiting private craft. The area has a significant amenity value to tourists. Monitoring and research projects is a primary objective of the area’s management plan. A resource pack is issued to all local schools to encourage use of the area. A training service is provided for primary school teachers to encourage self sufficiency when using the biosphere reserve as a resource. Other training has been provided for specialists and land managers, forestry, and reserve staff. Proposals made in the periodic review for extending this reserve to meet the Seville criteria are being considered. |
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| Major ecosystem type | Temperate broadleaf forests or woodlands | |||
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| Location | 56°00'N; 05°38'W | |||
| Area (hectares) | ||||
| Total | 353 | |||
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| Transition area(s) when given | ||||
| Altitude (metres above sea level) | 0 to +126 | |||
| Year designated | 1977 | |||
| Administrative authorities | Scottish Natural Heritage | |||
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| Brief description |
Woodland regeneration Deer management Marsh fritillary butterfly Cattle grazing Primary management objective is to determine long term changes in extent, composition and structure of habitats and species of national and European interest |
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| Abiotic | Habitat. | |||
| Biodiversity | Forest systems, invertebrates/insects/spiders, mammals, species inventorying/inventory. | |||
| Socio-economic | Livestock and related impacts/Overgrazing. | |||
| Integrated monitoring | Management issues. | |||
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| Contact address |
John Halliday Site Manager, Scottish Natural Heritage 1 Kilmory Industrial Estate - Kilmory, Lochgilphead PA31 8RR Argyll - Scotland United Kingdom |
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| Telephone | (44.1546) 603611 | |||
| Fax | (44.1546) 60.22.98 | |||
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john.halliday@snh.gov.uk |
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| Last updated: 9/3/2010 |
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