1 Habitat management option a3 active management

• Maintain by active management of the heathland the nest site habitat favoured by the owls. See also bracken management

2 Species management option b1 non intervention

• Subject to habitat manipulation there is no direct species management applicable.
• To further understand the movements of the owls and their faithfulness to Skomer ring and colour ring fledglings.
• By observation when possible keep records of winter attendance.
• By observation and pellet analysis understand diet and relate to small mammal populations.

3 Education and interpretation d3 active publicity

• By displays, species leaflets and general information promote more interest in these spectacular birds
• Encourage visitors to observe the birds quietly.