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Barnyards Water Voles Project

The Water Vole is the most rapidly declining mammal in the UK. As a priority Fife LBAP species, the main threats to water voles are habitat loss and predation by mink. This project involves habitat creation between known populations, and intends to create linkages to allow for population expansion. The site is a neglected LNR that will be reinstated to create habitat, including an island refuge to provide safety from domestic cat predation. The site will also provide a valuable educational resource and local tourist attraction.
The trapping and elimination of mink will continue in the area to reduce predation pressure to water vole populations.

EB Number

295907

Estimated Start

01/06/2008

Estimated Finish

01/06/2009

Postcode

KY15 4JB

Amount

3456.00

Object Type(s)

DA

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