Milan JanákField Mapping Training Workshop, 13 – 17 June, 2011

Instructions for field inventory of species in Montenegrolisted under Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC annexes

Inventory workflow

Baseline biodiversity data review

Reference lists of HD habitats and species for CG

Defining structure of BIS

Methodology for field mapping

Desktop inventory of species and habitats

Field mapping of species and habitats

Training on field mapping

BISDistribution maps for species and habitats

Validation of maps by local experts

GIS calculations on grid layers

Selection of pre-pSCIs / additional sites for field mapping

Methodology for gathering of existing biodiversity data

Draft catalogue of N2K habitats for CG

Catalogue of habitats final draft

Inventory of Habitats Directive habitat types and species in CG

INVENTORY OF HD HABITATS AND

SPECIES

Desktop inventory of species and habitats

Field mapping of species and habitats

• Gathering of existing data• Excerption from literature

(published data)• Gathering data from experts

(unpublished data)

• Gathering of new data• Field mapping of habitats• Field mapping of species

Field inventory of species – aim and scope

Aim: To gather data on the distribution of Habitats Directive annex species in CG

Scope:

1.) 78 HD Annex II animal species and 33 plant species included on the Reference list of Habitats Directive annex habitat types and species for CG (incl. Proposed);

2.) Other species (Annex IV, V, nationally important, etc.)

Instructions for field inventory of species

1. DO provide guidance for field inventory of species in Montenegro listed under Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC annexes

2. DO NOT provide guidance on the field techniques to be used

3. Only geographically localized data are gathered – each species record needs to refer to locality marked in the map or localised using GPS

4. Inventory will focus on pre-selected areas with high probability of occurence of target species (eg. Emerald sites)

5. Data collected in the field need to be digitalised into database & GIS

1. Topographical map of Montenegro in 1:25 000 scale or aerial photos of the mapped site if such are available

2. Clip board

3. Species Inventory Form(s)

4. Pencil(s)

5. GPS*

6. Digital camera*

* optional

Equipment you need for the field inventory

1. Delineate the locality on the topographical map or the aerial photo by drawing polygon (preferred), line or point

2. Number mapped locality. On one map sheet each locality has to have a unique number. One locality may consist of several polygons, lines or points.

Technique of the field inventory – how to use maps

1. Fill out a separate form for each mapped locality!!!

2. Record the Name of mapper, in case there are more persons, person responsible for data is first.

3. Record the Date the survey was conducted in format dd.mm.yyyy; eg. 08.07.2011

4. Indicate map code and locality number on the form

5. Record precise position of the locality with X, Y coordinates (from GPS or map) - OPTIONAL

6. Record Area (in m2) of the mapped locality for point localities, or those located via GPS

7. Record Width (in m) of mapped locality delineated as line

8. Note any of your comments

Technique of the field inventory – how to use forms Pt.1

9. Fill out names of mapped Taxon recorded on the locality – all HD Annex species are obligatory to be recorded, other species can be recorded too.

10. Indicate Population size/ information by giving:

A. precise Number in individuals (i) or pairs (p);

B. Range of abundance: 1-5, 6-10, 11-50, 51-100, 101-250, 251-500, 501-1000, 1001-10.000, > 10.000

C. Descriptive abundance: C - common, R – rare, V – very rare

Technique of the field inventory – how to use forms Pt.2

11. Indicate Character of occurrence for each species:

• Resident – to be found throughout the year on the site

• Breeding/reproducing – use the site to breed and raise young

• Staging – site used on migration or for moulting outside the breeding grounds

• Wintering – uses the site during the winter

12. Mark whether the mapped locality is a TOP locality for the respective species in MNE, i.e. the locality supports largest, most vital population in the country, or has best habitat for species, etc.

Technique of the field inventory – how to use forms Pt.3

13. Assign Conservation status to the species population on the site

A. Conservation excellent = elements in an excellent condition, independent of the grading of the possibility of restoration

B. Good conservation = elements well conserved independent of the grading of the possibility of restoration; or elements in average or partially degraded condition and easy to restore

C. Average or reduced conservation = all other combinations

Technique of the field inventory – how to use forms Pt.4

1. Use client Access database provided by inventory coordinators to fill in all data from the field mapping forms

2. The database has similar structure than the field mapping forms

3. Use Integrated GIS module to digitalise mapped localities from hard copy maps

Data digitalisation

Thank you for attention!

For any questions contact:Milan JanákDAPHNE – Institute of Applied EcologyTel.:00421-2-45524019janak@daphne.sk