Forest Merlins in Scotland Their Requirements And Management A Report On The Galloway Forests Merlin Project 1986-1989 Book by Jack Orchel

Jack Orchel

ISBN 10: 0950318744 / ISBN 13: 9780950318745

Published by The Hawk & Owl Trust, 1992

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Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice book in great condition. Pages in excellent condition. Softcover. English. Pub Year 1992, See images for condition. About the book >.>.> Forest Merlins in Scotland: Their Requirements and Management is a comprehensive report by Jack Orchel, focusing on the Merlin Falco columbarius, a diminutive predatory bird that breeds in the uplands of Britain and Ireland, particularly in Scotland, England, Ireland, and Wales. Commonly referred to as the moorland falcon, this species is adapted for hunting avian prey in open and semi-open environments. The book highlights the importance of special conservation measures for the Merlin, as stipulated by European regulations aimed at ensuring the survival and reproduction of this bird.The report discusses the legal protections afforded to the Merlin under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and the Wildlife (Northern Ireland) Order 1985, which safeguard them against persecution and disturbance near their nests. Despite these protections, the Merlins face significant conservation challenges due to their expansive hunting ranges and the fact that over 90% of the UK's Merlin population breeds outside designated conservation sites. Consequently, the conservation of their breeding habitats hinges on UK government policies regarding the countryside and the practices of private landowners in farming, forestry, and sporting activities.Orchel's work also notes ongoing concerns about the British Merlin population, which continues to be perceived as declining in some areas, largely due to habitat loss and potential toxic contamination. The findings from the Galloway Forests Merlin Project, conducted between 1986 and 1989, present critical insights for the management and preservation of the species, emphasising the collaborative role of various stakeholders in ensuring the future survival of the Merlin in Scotland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Forest Merlins in Scotland Their Requirements And Management A Report On The Galloway Forests Merlin Project 1986-1989 Book by Jack Orchel
• Publisher: The Hawk & Owl Trust
• Publication Date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0950318744
• ISBN 13: 9780950318745
• Binding: Softcover
• Condition: Very Good
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