Milan Janák Field Mapping Training Workshop, 13 – 17 June, 2011

1. Instructions for field inventory of species in Montenegro listed under Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC annexes Milan Janák Field Mapping Training Workshop, 13 – 17 June, 2011

2. Inventory workflow Desktop inventory of species and habitats Methodology for gathering of existing biodiversity data Distribution maps for species and habitats BIS Reference lists of HD habitats and species for CG Baseline biodiversity data review Defining structure of BIS Validation of maps by local experts Methodology for field mapping GIS calculations on grid layers Draft catalogue of N2K habitats for CG Training on field mapping Selection of pre-pSCIs / additional sites for field mapping Catalogue of habitats final draft Field mapping of species and habitats

3. Inventory of Habitats Directive habitat types and species in CG Desktop inventory of species and habitats Field mapping of species and habitats INVENTORY OF HD HABITATS AND SPECIES • Gathering of existing data • Excerption from literature (published data) • Gathering data from experts (unpublished data) • Gathering of new data • Field mapping of habitats • Field mapping of species

4. Field inventory of species – aim and scope Aim: To gather data on the distribution of Habitats Directive annex species in CG Scope: 1.) 78 HD Annex II animal species and 33 plant species included on the Reference list of Habitats Directive annex habitat types and species for CG (incl. Proposed); 2.) Other species (Annex IV, V, nationally important, etc.)

5. Instructions for field inventory of species DO provide guidance for field inventory of species in Montenegro listed under Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC annexes DO NOT provide guidance on the field techniques to be used Only geographically localized data are gathered – each species record needs to refer to locality marked in the map or localised using GPS Inventory will focus on pre-selected areas with high probability of occurence of target species (eg. Emerald sites) Data collected in the field need to be digitalised into database & GIS

6. Equipment you need for the field inventory Topographical map of Montenegro in 1:25 000 scale or aerial photos of the mapped site if such are available Clip board Species Inventory Form(s) Pencil(s) GPS* Digital camera* * optional

7. Technique of the field inventory – how to use maps Delineate the locality on the topographical map or the aerial photo by drawing polygon (preferred), line or point Number mapped locality. On one map sheet each locality has to have a unique number. One locality may consist of several polygons, lines or points.

8. Technique of the field inventory – how to use forms Pt.1 Fill out a separate form for each mapped locality!!! Record the Name of mapper, in case there are more persons, person responsible for data is first. Record the Date the survey was conducted in format dd.mm.yyyy; eg. 08.07.2011 Indicate map code and locality number on the form Record precise position of the locality with X, Y coordinates (from GPS or map) - OPTIONAL Record Area (in m2) of the mapped locality for point localities, or those located via GPS Record Width (in m) of mapped locality delineated as line Note any of your comments

9. Technique of the field inventory – how to use forms Pt.2 Fill out names of mapped Taxon recorded on the locality – all HD Annex species are obligatory to be recorded, other species can be recorded too. Indicate Population size/ information by giving: A. precise Number in individuals (i) or pairs (p); B. Range of abundance: 1-5, 6-10, 11-50, 51-100, 101-250, 251-500, 501-1000, 1001-10.000, > 10.000 C. Descriptive abundance: C - common, R – rare, V – very rare

10. Technique of the field inventory – how to use forms Pt.3 • Indicate Character of occurrence for each species: • Resident – to be found throughout the year on the site • Breeding/reproducing – use the site to breed and raise young • Staging – site used on migration or for moulting outside the breeding grounds • Wintering – uses the site during the winter • Mark whether the mapped locality is a TOP locality for the respective species in MNE, i.e. the locality supports largest, most vital population in the country, or has best habitat for species, etc.

11. Technique of the field inventory – how to use forms Pt.4 Assign Conservation status to the species population on the site A. Conservation excellent = elements in an excellent condition, independent of the grading of the possibility of restoration B. Good conservation = elements well conserved independent of the grading of the possibility of restoration; or elements in average or partially degraded condition and easy to restore C. Average or reduced conservation = all other combinations

12. Data digitalisation Use client Access database provided by inventory coordinators to fill in all data from the field mapping forms The database has similar structure than the field mapping forms Use Integrated GIS module to digitalise mapped localities from hard copy maps

13. Thank you for attention! For any questions contact: Milan Janák DAPHNE – Institute of Applied Ecology Tel.:00421-2-45524019 janak@daphne.sk