SNH Invertebrate Site Condition Monitoring 2013/14: Glenmore Forest SSSI
Citation
Caledonian Conservation (2022). SNH Invertebrate Site Condition Monitoring 2013/14: Glenmore Forest SSSI. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/dybxls accessed via GBIF.org on 2024-12-12.Description
TThis dataset was gathered as part of a Scottish Natural Heritage contract in 2013/14. It provides the results of invertebrate surveys designed to inform Site Condition Monitoring at Glenmore Forest SSSI. These surveys targeted the notified narrow-headed ant (Formica exsecta) feature, but other invertebrate taxa were also recorded.
Purpose
Sampling Description
Quality Control
We have a very high level of confidence in this dataset. Where necessary, rare specimens were compared against reference collections, those held in the National Museums Scotland collection and identities confirmed with experts.Method steps
- Surveys targeted the narrow-headed ant (Formica exsecta) feature of Glenmore Forest SSSI. However, other tax were also recorded. A nest search was carried out over an area of 8 square kilometres on 21, 29 and 30 August 2013.
Taxonomic Coverages
Geographic Coverages
Glenmore Forest SSSI.
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Contacts
originatorCaledonian Conservation
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Caledonian Conservation
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