- Inappropriate management leading to scrub
dominance and succession to woodland.
- Small, isolated fragments.
- Development pressures.
- Trampling.
- Coastal defence and urban squeeze.
- Pollution and litter.
Wetlands
The term ‘Wetlands’ in this action plan refers to reedbeds, open water
and ditches. Farmland ponds are included in the Farmland Habitat
Action Plan. Reedbeds are a rare and threatened habitat in the UK,
with only about 5000 ha in total.
They provide a habitat for species
such as the reed warbler, bittern, Cetti’s warbler, water rail, tufted duck
and unusual plants and invertebrates.
Torbay’s reedbeds are important as a link for bird species between bigger areas of reedbeds
outside the Bay at Slapton Sands and the Teign and Exminster Marshes.
Main Objectives & Key Actions:
1. Conserve and enhance the existing remnant areas of reedbeds and
open water.
2. Manage marginal vegetation to create a mosaic of reedbed, areas of scrub and Sallow woodland.
3. Manage the sites for key species
of conservation concern.
4. Survey and monitor the areas of
reedbeds and associated habitats.
5. Increase education and awareness of Torbay’s wetlands.
Current threats to this habitat:
