Reedbeds of Poole Harbour
Kevin Cook
2001. Currently only available as a CD ROM including a report on each reedbed, and jpeg digital photographs.
Obtainable from:
The Secretary, PHSG, Syldata, Arne, Dorset, BH20 5BJ
Price: £25.00 (includes p + p)
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Brownsea Lagoon
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Brief Description
This survey was commissioned by the Purbeck Reedbed Working Group (as part of
the Biodiversity Action Plan for reedbeds) to assess the condition, and
conservation value of 13 major reedbeds in Poole Harbour. The survey found that
the majority of the Poole Harbour reedbeds surveyed (174.55 hectares) were in
good condition and supported a number of notable species. However all reedbeds
showed signs of damage by sika deer (Cervus nippon) which was severe in one
reedbed and localised in others. Drying out and scrub encroachment, water
quality control, no conservation management and lack of management of adjacent
habitats were also highlighted as local problems. The threat of rising sea
levels and loss by erosion and habitat change are also of concern.
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Sika Deer
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Wych Channel
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Despite the value of the beds to significant bird species such as bearded tit
(Panurus biarmicus) only 4 out of the 13 reedbeds studied have adequate species records. For reedbeds in the Lytchett Bay and
Keysworth/Holton area the value of bird recording by the Stour Ringing Group and members of the Dorset Bird Club and moth trapping by Peter Davey and Alan Bromby must be acknowledged. |
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| The survey also highlighted a number of possible practical management opportunities and some theoretical areas for reedbed expansion.The survey has been summarised in dossiers (including a CD ROM of photographs) which act as a record of all the beds surveyed and include any species data found during the survey period. The dossiers are designed to be added to in the future and are to act as a baseline for future management decisions. |
Keysworth shoreline
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Survey number
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Name
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Area (hectares)
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Grid ref.
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1
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Lytchett Bay
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16.62
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SY975925
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2
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East Holton (Holton Lees)
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35.26
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SY965915
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3
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Holton Heath
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17.31
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SY950901
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4
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Keysworth reedbeds (5)
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Total: 25.5
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SY934886 east to SY947896
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5
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Swineham Point
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9.01
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SY944878
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6
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The Moors
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22.53
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SY953874
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7
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Slepe
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12.77
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SY960865
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8
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Salterns
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10.77
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SY966869
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9
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Middlebere
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7.1
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SY965868
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10
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Middlebere - Wych Lake west
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.61
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SY967853
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11
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South Middlebere
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9.87
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SY961847
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12
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Wych Lake east
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1.57
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SY986857
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13
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Brownsea Island
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5.63
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SY028878
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TOTAL
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174.55 ha.
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