Capercaillie Emergency Plan 2025 - 2030 - Flipbook - Page 29
Actions by 2030
1. Commission a study of predator activity in relation to capercaillie hen densities
and breeding performance in areas where predator management strategies
are in place, and ensure alignment with the pine marten survey (see page 30).
2. Maintain fox and crow control on Rothiemurchus Estate beyond 1.5km from
active lek sites.
3. Establish a framework for ongoing monitoring and follow-up studies to assess
the long-term impact of predator management strategies on capercaillie
populations.
Measures of success
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Successful gathering of accurate, relevant data on predator activity, capercaillie
hen densities, and breeding performance in all target areas.
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Identification of correlations between predator activity and capercaillie breeding
4.
success in all areas where predator management strategies are employed.
§ 5.Results integrated into future predator management plans, leading to measurable
6.improvements in capercaillie productivity.
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Partners (alongside the Park Authority and NatureScot)
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Land managers delivering predator management strategies
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University of Aberdeen
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GWCT
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