Lisa Webb, of RSPB Scotland, on water quality and birdlife. A presentation given at the World Water Day workshop, organised by University of Dundee, on 22 March 2010
Why are we interested in good water quality? Number of priority spp in Scotland are associated with water/ wetland habitats
Most of our reserves have water/ wetland habitat even if that’s not primary interest…As a land manager, we must comply with water and land management regulations etc on our reserves
2 nd point – say diffuse pollution is an issue…mitigation measures for dp can also bring opportunities for habitat management for birds.
Indirect effects - mitigation measures for dp can also bring opportunities for habitat management for birds.