Maintain and where possible enhance protection
for the seabird colonies
1
Habitat management option A2 limited intervention
- Monitor
colonies and instances
of disturbance by
human or other
species.
- Where
possible protect from
disturbance by humans by
:-
-
wardening
-
education/literature
- if
required move footpaths or viewing areas
- Protect
from other species by control of predators if appropriate
- Monitor
cliff colonies by counts and annual
photography.
2
Study and research option C2 specialist facility
- Promote
studies of the effects of disturbance at seabird colonies.
- Promote
studies on the
interaction between LBB
gull colonies and Manx Shearwater
and Puffin
colonies.
3
Education and interpretation option D3 active
publicity
- Promote
understanding of colony species structure and vulnerability by
displays and literature (see also section later on 'visitor
facilities- information and publications')
-
Encourage appreciation of the importance of the seabird colonies
esp to school groups by providing detailed information packs to
teachers or leaders.
4
General access and recreation option E3 partially open
access
-
Encourage the general public to follow the footpaths and view
colonies from them.
- Inform
all visitors, helpers and research workers of the vulnerability of
the Manx Shearwater colonies.
- Warden
footpaths and focal points