Lot 9 Environmental Stewardship Monitoring and Evaluation Framework - Re-survey of a sample of priority grasslands outside of SSSIs to determine impact and effectiveness of Environ...

The purpose of the procurement is to commission a survey of a sample of semi-natural lowland grasslands focusing on habitats that are priorities for conservation under the Government's Biodiversity Strategy. These are an iconic but threatened group of habitats. The project will build on a baseline survey undertaken in 2003 to gather data on the extent and condition of a sample of non-statutory priority grasslands in England. A resurvey now will provide evidence for the current conservation status of these grassland...