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Cyflwyniad i Drawsleoliadau Cadwraeth a Chod Ymarfer Cymru��Introduction to Conservation Translocations and the Welsh Code of Practice

Dr Liz Halliwell

Arweinydd Tîm Rhywogaethau Daearol

Team Leader Terrestrial Species

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Reintroductions and Conservation Translocations

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Conservation Translocations

“Conservation translocation is the deliberate movement of organisms from one site for release in another. It must be intended to yield a measurable conservation benefit at the levels of a population, species or ecosystem, and not only provide benefit to translocated individuals.”

IUCN/SSC. 2013. Guidelines for Reintroductions and Other Conservation Translocations. IUCN Species Survival Commission, Gland, Switzerland.

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Types of translocation

Conservation translocations may be terrestrial, freshwater or marine and will usually fall into one of the following categories:

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• Population restoration is the intentional movement and release of an organism within its indigenous range to:

      • reintroduce a species
      • reinforce a population

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• Conservation introduction is the intentional movement and release of an organism outside its indigenous range to promote a particular ecological outcome.

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NRW Guidance Review

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  • Reviewing guidance to replace GN005 on Conservation Translocations

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  • The guidance will provide advice to anyone proposing a conservation translocation affecting Wales.

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  • Welsh code for conservation translocations

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Welsh Code for Conservation Translocations

NRW has developed a Code for Conservation Translocations in Wales (the Code) to provide a framework for developing and considering proposals

  • Be clear about the conservation need and whether it is an appropriate option
  • Develop a plan for the whole lifetime of the translocation
  • Identify and obtain all necessary permissions and licences
  • Understand and account for the biological needs and vulnerabilities of the species
  • Minimise the risk of harm to biodiversity
  • Identify and manage any potential for conflict with human activities
  • Be accountable, transparent, and open
  • Monitor, evaluate and communicate

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NRW Guidance Review

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  • Reviewing guidance to replace GN005 on Conservation Translocations

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  • The guidance will provide advice to anyone proposing a conservation translocation affecting Wales.

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  • Welsh code for conservation translocations

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  • New products:
        • Scoping form, considers risks and benefits,
        • Project proposal form
        • Web guidance

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  • NRW review panel

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Regulatory requirements

  • Species licence
      • Schedule 9 licence
      • Not ordinarily resident
      • Take/possess a protected species

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    • Protected sites
      • OLDSI
      • HRAs

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    • Other permissions
      • NRW land

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Further information

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TrawsleoliadauCadwraeth@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk

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translocations@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk

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Natural Resources Wales / Beaver licensing

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Diolch / Thank you

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Discussion

  • What role do you think reintroductions/conservation translocations should play in biodiversity recovery in Wales?
        • Are they key to species recovery?
        • Or can they be a distraction from other conservation activities?

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  • Are there any potential risks that we should be concerned about?

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  • Priorities for reintroduction – how should these be identified?

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  • How can we ensure conservation translocations are undertaken effectively/appropriately?

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  • Do you have any comments on the Welsh code?

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