Primroses on Marton West Beck
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Project added by
Martin Allen
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Project summary
Wooded site adjacent to beck with no woodland ground flora in a suburban area and adjacent to a LWS & viewable from footpath. Wanted to introduce woodland wildflowers to help prevent soil erosion of the bank into the beck, look attractive and be of conservation benefit to the primrose populations in the area
Overall aim
To reinforce the robustness of Primrose populations locally by adding new locations using local genetic stock
Name of species translocated
Primula vulgaris
How many species?
1
Monitoring form type
Translocation plant records
Project timeline
open ended
Funding body
self-funded
Translocation aims
Pre-empting species’ decline/promoting species continued favourable status
Pro-active expansion of range
Reinstating/enhancing ecosystem function
Outcomes
Outcome
to establish Primroses successfully
Degree to which outcome was delivered at project end
fully delivered
Outcome
for the established Primroses to seed and act as a natural population
Degree to which outcome was delivered at project end
fully delivered
Lessons learned
Initial planting spot crucial for establishing a population.
Country
England
How many release sites?
1
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Species benefits
Increased numbers of populations
Ecosystem benefits
Reduction of surface water runoff
Resource provision for pollinators
Resource provision for herbivores
Resource provision for seed eaters
Improved community diversity
Scientific benefits
Improve translocation practice