White Peak Targets
The targets below relate to higher priority habitats in the White Peak National Character Area. They have been derived in a variety of ways: summing planned contributions from major projects; evaluating the quantity of the resource which is in a degraded condition (from surveys); and an estimation of the potential which can be achieved through conservation agreements.
The targets will be shown on a spatial basis where possible.
All targets are to 2020 unless otherwise stated.
Calaminarian Grasslands
- Maintain the known extent (c.39 ha).
- Maintain Favourable/Recovering condition on 95% of calaminarian grassland units within SSSIs, and move 50% from Recovering to Favourable condition.
- Achieve favourable condition through management and restoration on 25 ha.
Inland Rock Outcrops and Scree Habitats
- Maintain the known extent (c.250 ha).
- Maintain Favourable/Recovering condition on 95% of Inland Rock Outcrops and Scree Habitats units within SSSIs, and move 50% from Recovering to Favourable condition.
- Secure 50% of non-SSSI Inland Rock Outcrops and Scree Habitats into appropriate conservation agreements.
- Initiate the creation of 130 ha of Inland Rock Outcrops and Scree Habitats on minerals sites.
- Reduce the proportion of SSSI “at risk” to less than x% (% to be agreed with Natural England).
Limestone Heath
- Maintain the known extent (c.216 ha).
- Maintain Favourable/Recovering condition on 95% of Limestone Heath units within SSSIs, and move 50% from Recovering to Favourable condition.
- Secure 50% of non-SSSI Limestone Heath into appropriate conservation agreements.
- Initiate the restoration of 20 ha of Limestone Heath.
Lowland Calcareous Grassland
- Maintain the known extent (c.1,018 ha).
- Maintain Favourable/Recovering condition on 95% of Lowland Calcareous Grassland units within SSSIs, and move 50% from Recovering to Favourable condition.
- Secure 90% of non-SSSI Lowland Calcareous Grassland into appropriate conservation agreements.
- Initiate the restoration of 50 ha of Lowland Calcareous Grassland from species-rich grassland in priority areas, particularly to link or buffer other BAP quality Lowland Calcareous Grassland.
- Initiate the creation of 100 ha of Lowland Calcareous Grassland on minerals sites.
Lowland Meadows (Unimproved Neutral Grassland)
- Maintain the known extent.
- Maintain Favourable/Recovering condition on 95% of Lowland Meadow units within SSSIs, and move 50% from Recovering to Favourable condition.
- Secure 90% of non-SSSI Lowland Meadows into appropriate conservation agreements.
- Initiate the restoration of 100 ha of Lowland Meadows from species-rich grassland in priority areas, particularly to link or buffer other BAP quality Lowland Meadow habitat.
Ponds (of high ecological value)
- Maintain the known extent (c.244).
- Achieve Favourable condition on 100% of ponds of high ecological value (maintain populations of BAP or Red Data Book species).
- Initiate the restoration of 50 ponds in suitable locations to enhance meta-populations of great crested newts.
- Initiate the creation of 50 ponds in suitable locations to enhance meta-populations of great crested newts.
Rivers and Streams
- Maintain the known extent.
- Maintain Favourable/Recovering condition on 95% of Rivers & Streams units within SSSIs, and move 50% from Recovering to Favourable condition.
- Ensure 50% of non-SSSI Rivers & Streams meet appropriate Water Framework Directive standards by 2020.
- Initiate the restoration of 4km of habitats on the River Dove.
Upland Mixed Ashwoods
- Maintain the known extent (c.960 ha).
- Maintain Favourable/Recovering condition on 95% of Upland Mixed Ashwood units within SSSIs, and move 50% from Recovering to Favourable condition.
- Secure 75% of non-SSSI Upland Mixed Ashwoods into appropriate conservation agreements.
- Initiate the restoration of 20 ha of Upland Mixed Ashwood.
- Initiate the creation of 24 ha of Upland Mixed Ashwoods on minerals sites.
For the other habitats listed below, targets are to:
- Maintain extent.
- Achieve favourable condition where possible by securing into appropriate conservation agreements.
- Seek to restore and expand the habitat in appropriate locations when opportunities arise.
Hedgerows
Limestone Pavement
Lowland Dry Acid Grassland
Lowland Fen
Lowland Mixed Deciduous Woodlands
Purple Moor-grass & Rush Pasture
Rush Pasture for Birds
Upland Oakwood
Wet Woodland
Wood-Pasture & Parkland