Short list of globally threatened/declining species from the 1995 Steering Group Report, for which action plans were prepared in 1995. A subset of the Middle list. No longer in use.
Red list species are those that are Globally Threatened according to IUCN criteria; those whose population or range has declined rapidly in recent years; and those that have declined historically and not shown a substantial recent recovery.
Red list species are classified as ‘high conservation concern’ and include those species that are globally threatened according to IUCN criteria; those whose population or range has declined rapidly in recent years; and those that have declined historically and not shown a substantial recovery in recent years.
Species requiring monitoring of populations and the preparation of International Species Action Plans to ensure effective conservation. Qualifying criteria - 1. Decline – extensive (>50%) decline in GB breeding population over previous 25 years and with population of <100,000. 2. Decline – extensive (>50%) decline in GB breeding range over previous 25 years and with population of <100,000. 3. Decline – historical population decline during and since the 19th century, and with a population of <100,000. Other criteria - 4. Rare breeder - 5-year running mean of 0.8-300 breeding pairs in GB. 5. International - significant proportion (>20%) of European breeding population found in GB. 6. International - significant proportion (>20%) of European non-breeding population found in GB. 7. Localised - >50% of GB breeding population in ten or fewer sites. 8. Localised - >50% of GB non-breeding population in ten or fewer sites. 9. Species of European concern - species of Global Conservation Concern or unfavourable European conservation status.
Taxa believed likely to move into the Endangered category in the near future if the causal factors continue operating. Superseded by new IUCN categories in 1994, but still applicable to lists that have not been reviewed since 1994.
Species for which Action Plans have been/are being written.
Birds which are the subject of special conservation measures concerning their habitat in order to ensure their survival and reproduction in their area of distribution. As appropriate, Special Protection Areas to be established to assist conservation measures. Note that the contents of this annex have been updated in April 2003 following the Treaty of Accession.
Migratory species having an unfavourable conservation status for which Range States are encouraged to conclude international agreements for their benefit.
Species is listed in 'Table 2: Farm Environment Plan Species to be recorded in Part 2 of the FEP' of the DEFRA document 'Environmental Stewardship Farm Environment Plan Guidance 007: Plant & animal species in the Farm Environment Plan (FEP)'.
A taxon is Vulnerable when it is not Critically Endangered or Endangered but is facing a high risk of extinction in the wild in the medium-term future, as defined by any of the criteria A to E.
Species “of principal importance for the purpose of conserving biodiversity” covered under section 41 (England) of the NERC Act (2006) and therefore need to be taken into consideration by a public body when performing any of its functions with a view to conserving biodiversity.
Species “of principal importance for the purpose of conserving biodiversity” covered under Section 42 (Wales) of the NERC Act (2006) and therefore need to be taken into consideration by a public body when performing any of its functions with a view to conserving biodiversity.
The UK List of Priority Species and Habitats contains 1150 species and 65 habitats that have been listed as priorities for conservation action under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan (UK BAP).