SNH Invertebrate Site Condition Monitoring 2015: Rinns of Islay SSSI
Citation
Caledonian Conservation (2017). SNH Invertebrate Site Condition Monitoring 2015: Rinns of Islay SSSI. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/vtfz5o accessed via GBIF.org on 2018-09-24.Description
This dataset was gathered as part of a Scottish Natural Heritage contract in 2015. It provides the results of invertebrate surveys designed to inform Site Condition Monitoring at Rinns of Islay SSSI. These surveys targeted the notified invertebrate assemblage features (Macroplea appendiculata and Gyrinus distinctus), but other taxa were also recorded.Purpose
The survey aimed to detect the presence of the invertebrate assemblage feature (Macroplea appendiculata and Gyrinus distinctus), which is a notified feature of Rinns of Islay SSSI, in order to inform the site condition assessment.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
Taxonomic Coverages
Geographic Coverages
Rinns of Islay SSSI
Bibliographic Citations
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Caledonian Conservation
Office 2 and 3, Craigarnhall, Bridge of Allan
Stirling
FK9 4NG
GB
Telephone: 01786 836 961
email: info@caledonianconservation.co.uk
homepage: http://caledonianconservation.co.uk
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Chris Cathrine
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