Get Uk Bms Nf3 Marsh Fritillary Larval Web Monitoring Form 2019-2025

This guide provides clear instructions for completing the UK BMS Nf3 Marsh Fritillary Larval Web Monitoring Form online. It aims to assist users in filling out each section of the form accurately and efficiently.

Follow the steps to successfully complete the monitoring form.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to access the monitoring form and open it for completion.
2. Enter site details: Fill in the site name, circle ‘2m’ or ‘1m’ for transect width, and provide the county, principal habitat, vice county, and the central grid reference (e.g. SN215502). This information is crucial for identifying the monitoring location.
3. Provide recorder name and contact details: Enter your name and relevant contact information, ensuring that the site owner/contact for access is also listed.
4. Complete survey details: Indicate the method used (1 for complete search, 2 for sample transect, 3 for patches only), input the date of visit, patch/field reference, number of occupied webs found, length of the transect in meters, areas searched, and area of suitable habitat if applicable.
5. Estimate population size: Use the provided guidance to calculate the area searched in hectares by multiplying the transect length by the transect width and dividing by 10,000. Then, to find estimated population size, multiply the number of webs found by the area of suitable habitat and divide by the area searched.
6. Record habitat quality observations: Tick the relevant box for key habitat features such as 'widespread & frequent', 'patchy', 'rare', etc., based on your observations.
7. Document habitat management observations: Mark the appropriate management practices affecting the site, including vegetation height and grazing details.
8. Confirm data usage: By submitting the form, acknowledge that the records you provide can be used for research and broader public information under the Open Government Licence. Ensure that your name is associated with the records.
9. Attach a site map: Include a copy of the OS map at a scale of 1:10,000, showing scale, 1km gridlines, suitable habitat boundaries, transect routes, and the location of occupied larval webs.
10. Submit the completed form: Once you have filled out all required sections, save any changes, and send the form to Butterfly Conservation using the provided address.

Take action now and complete the UK BMS Nf3 Marsh Fritillary Larval Web Monitoring Form online.