In 2008 a Biodiversity Officer was employed to support the conservation team and to work specifically on a two-year Biodiversity Project funded by South West Water and the Trust. This project, which ended in 2010, had specific targeted projects initiated in all six areas (Rhos pasture, heathland, wet woodland, ponds, lowland meadow and otters) that have ongoing management objectives which benefit wildlife conservation and involve school/education groups and volunteers.
The project focused on one BAP species, the Otter at five key sites (Roadford, Lower Tamar, Lopwell, Venford and College) and five BAP habitats -
• Ponds at Burrator, Roadford and Lower Tamar
• Wet Woodland at College
• Heathland at Colliford
• Lowland Meadows at Tamar Lakes and Wimbleball
• Rhös Pasture at Fernworthy and Wimbleball
During the first year of the project the aim was to obtain baseline data and observations regarding the species and habitats and then to identify specific management requirements. These management requirements were then carried out during year two and beyond to positively benefit the habitats and species found within them. Further information on the project and its objectives can be found in the Trust's Biodiversity Action Plan summary document or the full version.