Barn Owl Conservation Handbook
A comprehensive handbook covering all aspects of the conservation of Barn Owls. Written by the Barn Owl Trust, this book includes in-depth information on Barn Owl survey techniques, relevant ecology, Barn Owls and the law, mortality, habitat management, use of nest boxes and barn Owl rehabilitation. Essential reading for ecologists, planners, land managers and ornithologists.
Founded in 1988, the Barn Owl Trust is a small national charity working very hard to conserve one of the most beautiful birds on Earth. Anyone who has ever watched a wild Barn Owl hunting at dusk has surely been touched by the experience. Sadly, these magical birds have become increasingly rare – and the reasons are all man-made. Lack of food due to intensive farming, the loss of roost and nest sites, road mortality and rat poison, are the main factors to blame. The BOT is a small team of professional staff and volunteers, a grass-roots, non-profit organisation, based on the edge of Dartmoor in Devon. With nearly 30 years' experience in the field, they aim to be the experts on all aspects of UK Barn Owl conservation.
1. Introduction
2. Ecology
3. Legal issues
4. Surveys
5. Habitat
6. Nestboxes
7. Mortality
8. Planning
9. Rehabilitation
The Barn Owl Trust is a registered charity based in the southwest of England. Its main areas of work are practical conservation, education, research and the provison of information. The Trust is the main source of Barn Owl information in Britain dealing with over 5,000 conservation enquiries a year. The advice the Trust provides is based on 26 years of first-hand experience in practical and advisory conservation work on farms, over 20 years of research and educational work, plus 10 years first-hand experience in habitat creation and management on the Trusts own land.
County-wide Barn Owl Surveys, owl ringing, research into the effects of barn conversions and major road mortality and investigations into foraging behaviour and post-fledging dispersal using radio-tracking, the erection of over 1,500 nestboxes and the training of ecological consultants are all part of the broad base of experience. The Barn Owl Trust recently produced Natural England’s standing advice on Barn Owls and Rural Planning and is currently in consultation with the Highways Agency regarding the mitigation of road mortality. Since its foundation in 1988, the Barn Owl Trust has established an excellent reputation amongst conservation organisations. Despite being consulted by government and recognised in the Queens Birthday Honours List, the Barn Owl Trust is still a grass-roots organisation carrying out a huge amount of practical conservation work.
| Pm Supplier | Pelagic Publishing (C) |
|---|---|
| Pm Publisher | Pelagic Publishing |
| Pm Isbn 10 | 1907807144 |
| Pm Isbn 13 | 9781907807145 |
| Pm Publication Date | 2012-06-25 |
| Pm Width | 190 |
| Pm Height | 25 |
| Pm Author | The Barn Owl Trust, Martin,Graham R |
| Pm Longness | 246 |
- A Comprehensive Guide for Ecologists, Surveyors, Land Managers and Ornithologists
- "The definitive reference for those with an interest in Barn Owls" - Mike Toms, BTO
- Key Info: 32 plates with 46 colour photos & colour illustrations; b/w photos, b/w illustrations
- Author: The Barn Owl Trust, Martin,Graham R
- Page Count: 395
- Publication Date: 2012-06-25
Barn Owl Conservation Handbook
- A Comprehensive Guide for Ecologists, Surveyors, Land Managers and Ornithologists
- "The definitive reference for those with an interest in Barn Owls" - Mike Toms, BTO
- Key Info: 32 plates with 46 colour photos & colour illustrations; b/w photos, b/w illustrations
- Author: The Barn Owl Trust, Martin,Graham R
- Page Count: 395
- Publication Date: 2012-06-25
