Tansy Beetle Habitat Creation Project - River Ouse Washlands, North Yorkshire
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Test project
No
Project summary
The Tansy beetle was once widespread in wetland areas across the UK, but they are currently listed as an endangered species, not just in the UK but across its worldwide range. They are now only found along the banks of a 30km stretch of the River Ouse around York, with a much smaller population recently discovered in Cambridgeshire. The decline in Tansy Beetle populations has led to its designation as a UK Biodiversity Action Plan (UKBAP) priority species in England. This project aim to reinforce the number of Tansy beetle existent in England by cultivating Tanacetum vulgare, called 'Tansy plant' used by this beetle for foraging.
Overall aim
To ensure the long term resourcing and sustainability of Tansy beetle conservation
Name of species translocated
Chrysolina graminis
How many species?
2
Monitoring form type
Translocation generic records
Project timeline
The Tansy Beetle Action Group (TBAG) was set up, in 2008. In 2016 the first seeds of Tanacetum vulgare were collected in Fulford Ings for cultivation. Captive breeding of Tansy Beetle to facilitate research introductions and re-introductions. Re-introductions and expansion within the East Anglian Fens. The project is still ongoing.
Funding body
National Lottery Heritage Fund
Ernest Cook Trust
SITA Trust
York Business ‘Sumptuosity’
legacy donation
Project team - organisational or group members
Richard Jennings, Kathryn Lillistone and Robin Jennings
Alongside volunteers from The Deep, the group comprises representatives from Askham Bryan College, BIAZA (British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums), Buglife, Carstairs Countryside Trust, City of York Council, Environment Agency, National Trust, Natural England, Species Recovery Trust, St Nicks, University of York, Wildfowl and Wetland Trust and York Natural Environment Trust
Alongside volunteers from The Deep, the group comprises representatives from Askham Bryan College, BIAZA (British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums), Buglife, Carstairs Countryside Trust, City of York Council, Environment Agency, National Trust, Natural England, Species Recovery Trust, St Nicks, University of York, Wildfowl and Wetland Trust and York Natural Environment Trust
Country
England
Region or locality
River Ouse centred on York, North Yorkshire
How many release sites?
1
Species
Species benefits
Improved national status of species
Improved genetic diversity of species
Improved demographic status within population
Increased numbers of populations
Increased numbers of individuals in the wild
Ecosystem benefits
Restoration of lost ecosystem function
Scientific benefits
Improve translocation practice
Understand the mechanism of successful and failed translocations
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