Fly orchid


FEATURE 7 FLY ORCHID

Attributes:

· size of population

Objective 7: to maintain the population of fly orchid within the specific area of The Hazels.

Rationale

In the past the colony of fly orchids within The Hazels has been identified as an important population of this species. Limits can not be set at present due to a lack of information. Therefore the main priority for this species is to initiate a detailed survey.
This population occurs within an area of hazel coppice and advice from an external specialist should be sought before any management work is carried out.

Management options:
B3 Encourage and increase

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