Work Package 5

Biodiversity management and monitoring provided technical knowledge and innovation to support the implementation of biodiversity sensitive management practices and biodiversity targeting and monitoring. To achieve this, WP5 developed and tested a DST (FRAMEselect) that integrated technical guidance on biodiversity monitoring and management to help farmers identify the most ecologically sound and pragmatic solution for biodiversity sensitive farming as part of the operations of the Advanced Farmer Cluster network in WP2. To support this, biodiversity sensitive management practices were reviewed, and new methods developed through participation with the Advanced Farmer Cluster network. FRAMEselect was also underpinned by biodiversity indicators to estimate the impact of selected actions on farm environmental performance and enhanced ES. Monitoring methods and strategies were developed in parallel with the indicators and included novel approaches, e.g. bioacoustics or remote sensing (e.g. AMIBIO). Focussing on reliability and ease of use, they were designed and tested in partnership with Cluster farmers and facilitators to ensure they were suitable for application in citizen science monitoring programmes. Learn more using the legacy guide below - it's the easiest way to explore project results and materials all in one place.