Holkham National Reserve - Norfolk

Question 0

Water management: At least 10% of the

Answer 0

Areas spring water is retained for breeding waders and wildfowl.

Question 1

Water management: (3)

Answer 1

Hydrological study in 1986.

Existing damns were strengthened.

A program of ditch-slubbing with a 7 year rotation was implemented.

Question 2

Water management: At least 5%

Answer 2

Of the area is permanently flooded.

Question 3

Grazing management: Limited to the summer,

Answer 3

Starting on the higher drier fields ands gradually progressing downwards as the land dries.

Question 4

Grazing management: (3)

Answer 4

Low densities of cattle are used.
Nest protectors are used.
The use of fertilisers and herbicides is now limited.

Question 5

Benefits: Mosaic of grassy fields,

Answer 5

Reed beds, shallow ponds, drainage channels and open water has been created.

Question 6

Benefits: Water table depths

Answer 6

Are higher and more varied.

Question 7

Benefits: Drainage channels remain

Answer 7

Water filled all year, encouraging aquatic plants and invertebrates.

Question 8

Benefits: Large numbers of

Answer 8

Birds have been attracted to the area.

Question 9

Benefits: Numbers of

Answer 9

Wildfowl have increased.