Habitat Management

Species depend on abiotic and biotic factors

Abiotic (physical) factors: water, temperature, light levels, pH, mineral/nutrient supplies

Biotic (biological) factors: food, predation, disease, competition, pollination, decomposition

Maintained habitats are known as semi-natural habitats:

Grassland
Moorland
Hay meadows

Management activities include:

Grazing
Moorland burning

It may also be necessary to remove invasive, non-indigenous species.

All communities aim to reach their climax. A plagioclimax is a halted climax. Semi-natural habitats are plagioclimax habitats.

Habitat features may also be provided by humans, for example:

Bird/bat nest boxes
Stopping drainage to raise water table in wetland habitats
Planting hedges (biological corridors)
Leaving uncultivated farmland for skylarks
Planting nectar plants for butterflies

	Created by ele_jane97 about 11 years ago

A brief overview of habitat management and creation. Key words and exam-style points included.