6.7 Water Based Recreation

6.7 Water Based Recreation Key Proposal All existing and potential tourist and recreation activities will be encouraged provided they do not lead to signiﬁcant deterioration or disturbance of the features of European importance.

General Proposals Codes of conduct/best practice will be developed with all existing and new recreational interests around the Thanet Coast and Sandwich Bay. Zoning of activities which conﬂict with nature conservation (or each other) will be formulated if shown to be necessary and in agreement with stakeholders. Canterbury and Dover stakeholders will develop codes of conduct or other appropriate measures if it is shown that their activities cause disturbance to wintering birds. Bylaws will be drafted and implemented only where it is shown that potential or actual deterioration of habitats or disturbance of species is occurring, there are no alternative solutions, and self regulation is not addressing the problem. Photograph bottom left : George Wilson, other photographs Thanet District Council 6.7.1 Recreational hovercrafts 6.7.2 Diving 6.7.3 Surﬁng 6.7.4 Water based powered and sail craft

The North East Kent European marine sites Management Scheme 83 84 The North East Kent European marine sites Management Scheme Canterbury District Coast and Sandwich Bay SPA Thanet Recreational hovercraft are not used on the Canterbury district coast. Kent Wildlife Trust are responsible for the Trust Wildlife Kent National Nature Reserve Dover District Sandwich Bay cSAC Coast and Sandwich Bay SPA Thanet Bay Pegwell Thanet District Council Thanet Dover District Council Thanet District Coast cSAC Thanet Coast and Sandwich Bay SPA Thanet Activity not currently taking place. Recreational hovercrafts have been used in summer May to November the past Feeding and roosting wintering birds will be disturbed by recreational hovercraft. Feeding Little terns would be disturbed by recreational hovercraft that come close to the breeding site. No known effect No effect that no damage or will only be permitted if it can demonstrated hovercraft Recreational of interest. to features will result deterioration up with users. If permitted a code of conduct will be drawn Pegwell Bay Pegwell Not current 4 Wintering Birds Wintering Birds Breeding Reef Cave Recreational Hovercraft Recreational Existing management Recreational Hovercraft Hovercraft Recreational Time of year Other information Potential impact on of features interest Management Measures (These measures have been taken forward to the Action Plan (Section 7) which sets out who will implement them, how and by when) Organisation(s) responsible for responsible Organisation(s) management Gaps in management Location Frequency Numbers involved Numbers 6.7.1

The North East Kent European marine sites Management Scheme 85 Canterbury District Coast Thanet and Sandwich Bay SPA Dover District Sandwich Bay cSAC Coast Thanet and Sandwich Bay SPA in these or cSAC Only the intertidal area is designated SPA districts and so are not affected by diving Intense diving activity can result in dislodgement and collection of marine plants animals however the is not thought to cause a significant effect. level at which it occurs within the cSAC No effect No effect No effect Weekly are two clubs in the area.There One has 80 members. All year in good weather but mainly May to September. Thanet District Coast cSAC Thanet Coast and Sandwich Bay SPA Thanet are turbid with sediment and dissolved chalk. within the cSAC waters The is therefore poor. Visibility is There as a result. very little diving within the cSAC District Council Thanet Aqua Club British Sub activity is not currently known to have any effect on the features of interest This Boats are launched from specific launch sites (See section 6.7.4). None identified None necessary Dumpton Gap Ramsgate Harbour Botany Bay Reef Caves birds Wintering birds Breeding Diving Other information impact on Potential of interest features (These measures have been taken forward to the Action Plan (Section 7) which sets out who will implement them, how and by when) Time of year Diving Frequency involved Numbers Organisation(s) responsible for responsible Organisation(s) management Existing management Gaps in management Management Measures Location 6.7.2

86 The North East Kent European marine sites Management Scheme Canterbury District Coast and Sandwich Bay SPA Thanet parts of the coast place off the SPA Surfing does not take Dover District Sandwich Bay cSAC Coast and Sandwich Bay SPA Thanet No information currently available Thanet District Coast cSAC Thanet Coast and Sandwich Bay SPA Thanet Thanet District Council Thanet Dover District Council All year No effect No effect None identified No known effect No effect. place near the breeding areas. Surfing does not take No additional management measures are No additional management measures necessary. Popular locations for surfing are: Popular Joss Bay (also surfing equipment hire) Botany Bay Bay Viking Ramsgate Main Sands. Broadstairs Daily - dependent on weather and sea conditions. at any one time with Up to 50 surfers in the water approximately 300 regular users excluding clubs. Wintering Birds Wintering Birds Breeding Reef Cave Surfing (For kite propelled activities see section 6.8.1) Surfing (For kite propelled Organisation(s) responsible for responsible Organisation(s) management (These measures have been taken forward to the Action Plan (Section 7) which sets out who will implement them, how and by when) Management Measures Surfing Time of year Other information Potential impact on of features interest Gaps in management Existing management Location Frequency involved Numbers 6.7.3

The North East Kent European marine sites Management Scheme 87 Canterbury District Coast and Sandwich Bay SPA Thanet There is no public launch within the SPA parts of the coast is no public launch within the SPA There (Reculver or Long Rock) but there is very high use of the sea from craft launched elsewhere Information not available Dover District Sandwich Bay cSAC Coast and Sandwich Bay SPA Thanet Power craft launch from Sandwich Quay and come down Power into the lower River Stour and Sandwich Bay Information not available No’s 20 week days 50 weekend 10 boats Clubs and of numbers people club Thanet District Coast cSAC Thanet Coast and Sandwich Bay SPA Thanet Hodges/Sackets Gap Hodges/Sackets (concessionaire and club - launch fee) Winter gardens /Fulsam rock Water based craft are allowed to launch from several sites Water coast.Thanet around the Viking Launching facilities from from the Bay and Ramsgate Harbour are available Harbour Master. Other launches are as follows: location and restrictions Eastcliffe Ramsgate 30-40 Ramsgate Harbour Margate Harbour BayForeness ski Water Foreness Brook West Minnis Bay (club) Bay Pegwell Margate Main Sands Westbrook Beresford Gap (within disc marks) Bay Palm Broadstairs Minnis Bay Water based powered and sail craft (For kite propelled activities see section 6.8.1) and sail craft (For kite propelled based powered Water Power and Sail Power Water Based Craft Based Craft Water - Location Personal Water Water Craft Personal Waterski Speed boats and Windsurﬁng 6.7.4

88 The North East Kent European marine sites Management Scheme receives greater recreational activity than Reculver. Canterbury District Coast and Sandwich Bay SPA Thanet Information not available Unknown is very high use of the sea off shore. There Long Rock Dover District Sandwich Bay cSAC Coast and Sandwich Bay SPA Thanet Information not available 35 50 No’s 1000 Broadstairs Club Yacht Clubs and of numbers people Royal Temple Yacht Royal Temple Club Club Yacht Thanet District Coast cSAC Thanet Coast and Sandwich Bay SPA Thanet Minnis Bay Bay and West end (max 14 Western foot long and hand launch only in summer) St Mildreds (no launching between 9am and 6pm June to September) Margate Harbour (banana ride) Individuals around the coastline TDCs boat are currently 590 registered craft on There launching registration including speed boats, PWCs, ﬁshing and sailing boats. Broadstairs Commercial (Club) location and restrictions Ramsgate Commercial Harbour (club) Margate Harbour Margate Power and Sail Power Canoes involved Numbers Water Based Craft Based Craft Water - Banana ride Yachting/sailing

The North East Kent European marine sites Management Scheme 89 ffshore it is thought unlikely that ffshore it is thought unlikely Canterbury City Council Whilst there is no public launch within the SPA craft launched Whilst there is no public launch within the SPA from elsewhere use the sea off shore. they are causing a significant effect on the wintering birds. Canterbury District Coast and Sandwich Bay SPA Thanet Sandwich Port and Haven Commissioners Sandwich Port manage the NNR Trust Wildlife Kent It has been reported that powered personal watercraft come up on the shingle banks at Shell Ness and cause disturbance to little tern at a level which could cause breeding failure. and power In addition powered personal watercraft also recreate in the lower boat with waterskies Bay where the little reaches of the Stour and in Pegwell tern feed. It is not known to what extent this affects their feeding behaviour. Unknown Dover District Sandwich Bay cSAC Coast and Sandwich Bay SPA Thanet Thanet District Coast cSAC Thanet Coast and Sandwich Bay SPA Thanet Use of the sites increases in summer with visiting boat launches. PWC are used throughout the year. Some motorised vehicles go on the shore in order to launch boats. from normal activities however in the No effect likely cut in the reef to past an unauthorised channel was ease access at low water. Any such activity will cause damage to the reef structure and marine life which depends on it. Anchors cause damage by dislodging marine plants and animals and damaging the reef structure. effect of this The is not currently thought to be significant. within the cSAC pollution arising from small craft is not thought Likewise to be significant. No effect Thanet District Council Thanet Dover District Council Wintering birds could potentially be disturbed by near shore activity. More information is needed. o craft are kept Because water It is not known whether there any disturbance to little craft.tern at Plumpudding from water Little tern feed in and could be disturbed from feeding shallow coastal waters craft.by water More information is needed. Wintering Birds Wintering Breeding Birds Breeding Reef Cave Power and Sail Power Water Based Craft Based Craft Water - Potential impact on of features interest for responsible Organisation(s) management Time of year Other information

90 The North East Kent European marine sites Management Scheme The North EastKentEuropean marinesites Water Based Craft Thanet District Dover District Canterbury District - Power and Sail Thanet Coast cSAC Sandwich Bay cSAC Thanet Coast and Sandwich Bay SPA Thanet Coast and Sandwich Bay SPA Thanet Coast and Sandwich Bay SPA

Existing management TDC Beach Plan NNR management plan Craft off shore of Long Rock are kept 300 metres out by The launch sites and restrictions are listed above under marker buoys and do not come close in shore at Reculver location. because of shallow waters. A water users group has been set and there is an existing set The Council pursue a policy of educational management of regulations which the water user are encouraged to abide alongside regulation via the marker buoys. by. Each member has to provide public liability insurance, Council staff are on duty at launch sites to advise users they are then issued with a registration number for their about public safety and a safety committee meets about 6 craft, - corresponding car sticker and a key to the barriers to times a year. launch sites. There is a water safety service in the summer months.

Management Scheme Gaps in management Not all clubs have codes of conduct or ones that take There is no management of the craft that launch from The Councils primary concern is for public safety so advice account of nature conservation. Some people who carry out Sandwich Quay and come down into the lower River Stour to the public does not include impacts on wintering birds. these activities are not part of any club. This makes and into Sandwich Bay. dissemination of codes of conduct difﬁcult.

Management Measures Collate information on the levels and locations of the different water based activities carried out at Research into the affects of human activities on (These measures have been takendifferent seasons. wintering birds will include an evaluation of the forward to the Action Plan (SectionNear shore water based activities will be included in the research to assess the effect of human effects of off shore craft. 7) which sets out who will implement them, how and by when)activities on wintering birds and on feeding little tern. The management of water craft will be included in Codes of conduct will be developed with water based users to minimise disturbance to the birds the Coastal Management Plan which is going to be and damage to the reef. written. Codes of conduct will also be developed with users of any new water based activity arising in the future.

Concessionaires and other businesses which hire No craft will be landed at Shell Ness during the out water craft will be made aware of the value summer months. and sensitivity of the features (in particular the reef to physical damage) and will encourage hirers to comply with relevant codes of conduct. If despite voluntary codes of conduct there is further incidence of damage to the reef as new access channels are cut measures of control will be sought including the writing and implementation of a byelaw. Launching of boats and other water craft is from speciﬁed launch sites and this will be maintained. Where motor vehicles are taken on the shore to launch craft this will continue to be restricted to speciﬁed launch sites and vehicles will stay on the parts of the shore which are currently used for

91 this purpose. 92 The North East Kent European marine sites Management Scheme 6.8 Air Based activities Photograph: George Wilson

6.8.1 Microlights, other small light aircraft and large kites

The North East Kent European marine sites Management Scheme 93 o the Plumpudding Bay NNR. Canterbury District Coast Thanet and Sandwich Bay SPA Canterbury City Council None On a few occasions Reculver cliffs have been used for hang gliding. isturbance of species or do not cause signiﬁcant kite buggies have been used on the e. ional NNR) observed that some species react to such mpudding. tes. wintering birds use the whole of The tivities take told that during the Dover District Sandwich Bay cSAC Coast Thanet and Sandwich Bay SPA Some microlight activity has occurred In the area North of Deal. Unknown Thanet District Coast cSAC Thanet Coast and Sandwich Bay SPA Thanet place at low tide on windy days.Kite propelled activities tend to take place on wet sands and muds or water. can take They Ac place with or without a sail/surf board. District Council and Dover Council. Thanet Kite propelled craft are the responsibility of Authority. Aviation Airport and the Civil Small aircraft would be the responsibility of Manston Bay National Nature Reserve ( are working with English Nature to ban kite boards from Sandwich and Pegwell Trust Wildlife Kent Act. Way using provisions under the Countryside and Rights of District Council for alternative locations and are Thanet and Sandwich Bay encourage kite boarders to contact Signs at Pegwell Bay, from Sandwich and Pegwell summer months they may use beaches away and Minnis Bay Plumpudding. No management is currently taking place outside the NNR. is a lack of information about the level and frequency airborne activity. There No management is taking place outside the NNR. Management needs to prevent kite boarding near other little tern breeding sites in Minnis Bay Summer. Management of kite propelled activities in winter need to be addressed. Information to be collated. activities in Sandwich and Pegwell kite propelled to prevent will implement measures (with English Nature) Trust Wildlife Kent In summer kite propelled activities will be permitted away from Sandwich and Pegwell Bay NNR and Minnis which is adjacent t Sandwich and Pegwell activities will be permitted away from In summer kite propelled area. breeding times and locations that are activities will only be able to take place if it can shown that there In winter kite propelled disturbance to wintering birds and it is subject to mutually agreed codes of conduct. and it is subject to mutually agreed disturbance to wintering birds on the effects of human activities wintering turnstone. activities will be included in the research Kite propelled or d it is shown that potential or actual deterioration and implemented only where will be drafted Bylaws or other enforcement habitats is likely to or occurring, the problem. is not addressing no alternatives solutions and self regulation are there Manston is no longer used for microlights or other small craft. No information is known about the use of hangliders or microlights elsewhere within district Bay Nat Coast and in Sandwich Pegwell Thanet place at locations around the New kite propelled activities have begun to take Nature Reserve. Large kites, microlights, hang gliders, and low ﬂying aeroplanes all have the potential to cause disturbance birds. It has been a large bird of prey and leave the area.craft as if it was means they are unable to use their usual feeding, This or roosting si coast. place and on the north coast when and Sandwich Bay when kite boarding has taken effect has been observed in Pegwell This beach or cliff top. breeding little tern will have the same reaction as described above.The little tern breeding sites are at Shellness and Plu The and Sandwich Bay from Minnis which is near the Plumpudding sit from Pegwell away Kite propelled activities must be kept Wintering Wintering birds Breeding birds Breeding microlights and Microlights, other small light aircraft and large kites other small light aircraft Microlights, (These measures have been taken forward to the Action Plan (Section 7) which sets out who will implement them, how and by when) Air based activities - Organisation(s) responsible for responsible Organisation(s) management Existing management Gaps in management Management Measures other small aircraft Location Numbers involved Numbers Time of year Frequency Other information impact on Potential of interest features 6.8.1

94 The North East Kent European marine sites Management Scheme 6.9 Ports and harbours Photographs: Thanet District Council. Top left : Photograph George Wilson Photographs: Thanet District Council. Top

6.9.1 Anchorage of large vessels 6.9.2 Dredging 6.9.3 Navigation buoys 6.9.1 Ports and harbours operations

The North East Kent European marine sites Management Scheme 95 96 The North East Kent European marine sites Management Scheme Canterbury District Coast Thanet and Sandwich Bay SPA Only the intertidal area is designated SPA or cSAC in these or cSAC Only the intertidal area is designated SPA districts. Dover District Sandwich Bay cSAC Coast Thanet and Sandwich Bay SPA Thanet District Coast cSAC Thanet Coast and Sandwich Bay SPA Thanet is not thought to be significant and does vessels within the cSAC of large Anchorage not necessitate management measures. Anchoring on the reef will cause damage to structure and biological life. However infrequent to cause signiﬁcant effect. anchoring is unlikely Ramsgate Port Authority Jurisdiction: Ramsgate Port Larger vessels may from time to anchor within the Ports jurisdiction under the control of Harbour Master. anchorage known as Margate Roads.North of Margate there is a deep water majority of the The with just the south-east corner of anchorage overlapping SAC Thanet anchorage lies outside the boundary. part of the anchorage is rarely used. This Ongoing No data available All year Margate Roads is a designated boarding and landing area for marine pilots in the North Spit area. It is Estuary or to enter the Thames out of the orders to proceed away used to hold vessels whilst awaiting or as a layby. or Medway Thames No effect No known effect No known effect Authority. of London Margate Roads anchorage is outside the jurisdiction of Port Because it is it can be used by vessels without restrictions and is under the situated within UK territorial waters Transport. control of the Secretary State for Authority Ramsgate Port Authority District Council as Harbour Thanet Act 1934 and the Harbours Authority is empowered under the Ramsgate Corporation Ramsgate Port marine statutes.Act 1847 plus other relevant and Piers Clauses within the Ramsgate Port Vessels Authority jurisdiction, including within the cSAC, are controlled under this legislation. None identified Breeding Birds Breeding Reef Caves Birds Wintering Anchoring of large vessels Anchoring of large vessels Anchoring of large Management Measures (These measures have been taken forward to the Action Plan (Section 7) which sets out who will implement them, how and by when) Location Frequency involved Numbers Time of year Other information impact on Potential of interest features for responsible Organisation(s) management Existing management Gaps in management 6.9.1

The North East Kent European marine sites Management Scheme 97 Canterbury District Coast Thanet and Sandwich Bay SPA Dover District Sandwich Bay cSAC Coast Thanet and Sandwich Bay SPA channel Potential effects Potential Thanet District Coast cSAC Thanet Coast and Sandwich Bay SPA Thanet at this time. None required Dredging occurs within the Ramsgate Port Authority jurisdiction. Dredging occurs within the Ramsgate Port approach channel In particular the Port and the port harbour. Bay TH140 at Pegwell Material is disposed of at MAFF licensed disposal sites TH145. and in the past at Ramsgate main sands the year. Throughout and Authority have a licence to dispose of the material dredged from Port and Harbour TDC as Port Harbour. current licence stipulates that the total quantity to be disposed of at site must not The Bay. TH140 Pegwell exceed 66,367 tonnes.at this In the past clean sand has been deposited under licence on Ramsgate main sands but it is unlikely site will be used again. approach channel has been surveyed (Ref English Nature). Ramsgate Port The base of the cut The importance.supports an impoverished scoured community of no particular nature conservation reef The on either side supports good examples of species rich communities. No effect No effect Authority - dredging. Ramsgate Port MAFF - licenses. Authority. District Council as Harbour Thanet Dredging licences are issued by MAFF on a yearly basis and strictly controlled. If deemed necessary place before licences are issued.environmental impact studies take MAFF are carrying out a review of their consents in response to the Habitats Directive. An assessment of disposal operations has been completed 2001).AA001 February Contract Report (CEFAS It included consideration of the effect disposal on dune feed sediments and considered there would be no adverse effect arising from the disposal. Authority submit records of disposed dredging to MAFF on a six monthly basis Ramsgate Port New Plans or Projects: Any proposed new operations including capital dredging works will be subject to Regulation 48. None identified Dredging and disposal is ongoing. No effect who will Dune feed sediments Caves Birds Wintering Reef Breeding Birds Breeding Dredging Dredging Management Measures (These measures have been taken forward to the Action Plan (Section 7) which sets out implement them, how and by when) Location Frequency Time of year Other information impact on Potential of interest features for responsible Organisation(s) management Existing management Gaps in management 6.9.2

98 The North East Kent European marine sites Management Scheme Canterbury District Coast Thanet and Sandwich Bay SPA Dover District Sandwich Bay cSAC Coast Thanet and Sandwich Bay SPA Thanet District Coast cSAC Thanet Coast and Sandwich Bay SPA Thanet necessary. No additional management measures Navigation buoys and temporary racing are anchored on the reef but not known to have a signiﬁcant impact on the features of European importance. Some navigation buoys are permanent and in place all the time, temporary racing buoys are placed out for seasonal sailing. No effect No effect No effect Navigation Buoys both temporary and permanent are shown on Admiralty Charts. Navigation Buoys both temporary and permanent are shown on April to September. temporary buoys are placed out from The Numerous leisure craft operate in the area during summer. are the responsibility of Ramsgate Port Navigation buoys within the jurisdiction of Ramsgate Port Authority. Services. Water beacon is the responsibility of Southern Winter Stoke House. Trinity Other buoys are the responsibility of Club. Yacht Temple racing buoys are owned and managed by Royal Temporary TDC. are the responsibility of craft above low water Shipwrecked House. Trinity craft are the responsibility of Below the low tide mark shipwrecked position of buoys,The including temporary ones, House and the Trinity are located and approved by Authority as the local lighthouse authority. Harbour None identified Caves Birds Wintering Reef Breeding Birds Breeding Navigation Buoys Management Measures (These measures have been taken forward to the Action Plan (Section 7) which sets out who will implement them, how and by when) Navigation Buoys Location Frequency Time of year Other information impact on Potential of interest features for responsible Organisation(s) management Existing management Gaps in management 6.9.3

The North East Kent European marine sites Management Scheme 99 Canterbury District Coast Thanet and Sandwich Bay SPA Dover District Sandwich Bay cSAC Coast Thanet and Sandwich Bay SPA Use by large commercial ferries Use by small commercial coastal vessels Use by commercial fishing vessels Use by leisure craft Fuel storage from small vessels water Discharge of waste and channel (see - dredging) Maintenance dredging of Ramsgate Port Operations Terminal Ferry Marina operations Thanet District Coast cSAC Thanet Coast and Sandwich Bay SPA Thanet Ramsgate Port and Harbour,Ramsgate Port Broadstairs Harbour, Margate Harbour, and Haven. Sandwich Port Commissioners Authority for the area within their jurisdiction. by the Ramsgate Port Record of vessel traffic is kept District Council from visiting boats and Thanet is disposed of by 1500 tonnes of waste operating in the harbour. In constant use. Activity of recreation and leisure craft increases significantly from March to September. ongoing activity in the ports and harbours includes following: The • • • • • • • • • (Anchorage and navigation are mentioned separately) Thanet District Council as Port Authority District Council as Port Thanet and Haven Commissioners Sandwich Port Margate Pier and Harbour Company (inactive) Agency Marine and Coastguard In constant use. and harbours is not known to be causing significant disturbance the features of Existing use of the Ports European interest. No known effect No known effect No known effect Reef Caves Birds Wintering Birds Breeding Ports and Harbours operations including ships waste (not dredging) Ports and Harbours operations and Harbours Ports (not including dredging) for responsible Organisation(s) management Location Frequency involved Numbers Time of year Other information impact on Potential of interest features 6.9.4

100 The North East Kent European marine sites Management Scheme Canterbury District Coast Thanet and Sandwich Bay SPA Dover District Sandwich Bay cSAC Coast Thanet and Sandwich Bay SPA Marine Pollution Controls Marine Pollution Harbour Emergency Plan Safety Management Plan Port Waste Management Plans (approved by the MCA) Waste Water Regulations Waste Harbour acts. Ongoing activities are carried out under the following regulations and controls : • • • • • Ship waste: Management Plan which is submitted to the Marinas and Waste TDC operates a Agency for their approval.Coastguard by an operator licenced away Oil from ships bilges is taken Agency.the Environment is Annex 5 (solid waste) MARPOL Regulations for the disposal of sewage Waste is controlled by the Ports Annex 6 (liquid waste) Agency controlled by the Marine Coastguard Management Plan. New Plans or Projects: Any proposed new operations will be subject to Regulation 48. None identified Thanet District Coast cSAC Thanet Coast and Sandwich Bay SPA Thanet • necessary No additional management measures Ports and Harbours operations and Harbours Ports (not including dredging) Existing management (These measures have been taken forward to the Action Plan (Section 7) which sets out who will implement them, how and by when) Gaps in management Management Measures

The North East Kent European marine sites Management Scheme 101 102 The North East Kent European marine sites Management Scheme 6.10 Research and education

Key Proposals Research and education is to be encouraged provided it does not lead to signiﬁcant deterioration or disturbance of the features of European importance. Interpretation of site interest will be carried out to promote an understanding of the wildlife interest to the general public and schools.

General Proposals Collate information about the type, locations and numbers involved in research. Develop an information pack for those carrying out research alerting them to the nature conservation importance of the NE Kent European marine sites including protocols to minimise the impact of research. Researchers will be asked to discuss the research proposal in advance of carrying out the research and to submit a copy of the research on completion. Bring together scientists with an interest in the area to collate a data base of current and previous research. Photographs: Nigel Matthews 6.10.1 Archaeology 6.10.2 Geology and geomorphology 6.10.3 Biology and ecology 6.10.4 Interpretation and promotion of wildlife

The North East Kent European marine sites Management Scheme 103 104 The North East Kent European marine sites Management Scheme here are a variety of archaeological features that can be here are a variety Codes of conduct or protocols will be developed Codes of conduct or protocols groups. with local archaeological Canterbury District Coast and Sandwich Bay SPA Thanet and Fort. Towers found along the coast including Reculver Dover District Sandwich Bay cSAC Coast and Sandwich Bay SPA Thanet No information currently available T There are several particularly important archaeological There Thanet. sites found on the shore at Archaeological features are cut into the reef and in past for dating purposes. sections have been taken Archaeological research may have the potential to disturb wintering birds depending on its location, scale and timing. No known effect Thanet District Coast cSAC Thanet Coast and Sandwich Bay SPA Thanet Kent County Council Kent Codes of conduct or protocols will be developed Codes of conduct or protocols groups. with local archaeological Codes of conduct laid down by the Institute Field Archaeology. and the nature conservation Thanet Codes not tailored to of features. There are a variety of archaeological features that can be are a variety There Coast.Thanet found around the places are: Key Bay Westgate Minnis to Dumpton Gap to East Cliff Sandwich Bay Minimal Research which might involve physical damage to the reef would be of concern. No known effect Reef Cave Breeding Birds Breeding Wintering Birds Wintering Archaeology (These measures have been taken forward to the Action Plan (Section 7) which sets out who will implement them, how and by when) Archaeology Archaeology Other information Potential impact on of features interest Organisation(s) responsible for responsible Organisation(s) management Existing management Gaps in management Management Measures Location Frequency involved Numbers Time of year 6.10.1

The North East Kent European marine sites Management Scheme 105 European marine sites European f carrying out the protocols. ature conservation importance of the site. ature conservation Canterbury District Coast and Sandwich Bay SPA Thanet cliffs at Reculver are of international geological The Appendix G). importance (see SSSI citation in each Up to 4000 school children visit Reculver Country Park year to study coastal processes and ecology. Dover District Sandwich Bay cSAC Coast and Sandwich Bay SPA Thanet It is not known how many universities or other education organisations use the site. Geological research can involve taking samples of material away.Thanet It is not known if this occurs at and if so in what quantity. No known effect Thanet District Coast cSAC Thanet Coast and Sandwich Bay SPA Thanet No known effect Develop an information pack for those carrying out research alerting them to the nature conservation importance of the NE Kent conservation importance of the NE Kent alerting them to the nature Develop an information pack for those carrying out research including protocols to minimise the impact of research.including protocols in advance o proposal will be asked to discuss the research Researchers on completion. and to submit a copy of the research research There is no existing management of research within the area.There Some associations or educational establishments will have their own Need to ﬁnd out if other researchers are using the site and if so what they are doing and ensure researchers are aware of the n Need to ﬁnd out if other researchers are using the site and so what they doing ensure aware Thanet Coast is of national geological importance and Thanet Appendix G). designated a SSSI (see citation in Local geologists 6-8 times a year. Any time of year. and the Depending on the quantity of samples taken methods this may cause damage to the reef and cliff. As for reef Breeding Birds Breeding Wintering Birds Wintering Reef Cave Geology and geomorphology Gaps in management Geology and geomorphology Other information Potential impact on of features interest (These measures have been taken forward to the Action Plan (Section 7) which sets out who will implement them, how and by when) Organisation(s) responsible for responsible Organisation(s) management Existing management Management Measures Location Frequency involved Numbers Time of year 6.10.2

106 The North East Kent European marine sites Management Scheme European marine sites European f carrying out the .3.3. atures of interest. ort of English Nature for the purpose informing information available res of interest. involves carrying our surveys to set This Up to 4000 school children visit Reculver Country Park each Up to 4000 school children visit Reculver Country Park year to study coastal processes and ecology. Canterbury District Coast and Sandwich Bay SPA Thanet 20 max Canterbury Christ Church University College The purpose of the Kent Wildlife Trust research is to inform Trust Wildlife purpose of the Kent The management decision in the interests of maintaining favourable condition of the breeding site. Sandwich Bay and River Stour No Research and monitoring of the little terns breeding site is Trust. Wildlife carried out by Kent Dover District Sandwich Bay cSAC Coast and Sandwich Bay SPA Thanet 30 Research into the effects of activities on wintering birds. 20 max As part of their responsibilities English Nature have to develop their understanding of the ‘favourable condition’ of the featu As part of their responsibilities English Nature have to develop understanding the baselines, monitoring for natural and man induced change carrying out research. programme of work is set out in section 7 The Disturbance to wintering birds from field work is possible but not thought be significant. research into the wintering birds involves some catching and ringing of birds.The is done under licence and with the supp This favourable management of the site. It is not known if any fieldwork carried out near the Plumpudding breeding site. English Nature Of the institutions known to carry out research no formal codes of best practice exist. has permission cleared through FCO University of Kent after consultation with MAFF and DETR to carry out research off shore. and the effects this might have on fe Information needs to be collated about the types of research that is being undertaken Thanet District Coast cSAC Thanet Coast and Sandwich Bay SPA Thanet conservation importance of the NE Kent alerting them to the nature Develop an information pack for those carrying out research including protocols to minimise the impact of research.including protocols in advance o proposal will be asked to discuss the research Researchers on completion. and to submit a copy of the research research Dane Court Grammar School Others Fulsam Rock to Forness Point Point Fulsam Rock to Forness Infrequent University of KentCanterbury Christ Church University College 10 max All year Present levels of research are low and according to current information are thought to cause only insignificant impacts. No known effect Wintering Birds Wintering Birds Breeding Reef Cave Biology and ecology Management Measures Biology and ecology fieldwork and research Other information Potential impact on of features interest (These measures have been taken forward to the Action Plan (Section 7) which sets out who will implement them, how and by when) Organisation(s) responsible for responsible Organisation(s) management Existing management Gaps in management Frequency involved Numbers Time of year Location 6.10.3

The North East Kent European marine sites Management Scheme 107 here is a programme of events and walks organised by the here is a programme of events and walks Canterbury District Coast and Sandwich Bay SPA Thanet at Reculver Country Park Trust Wildlife Kent Reculver Information Centre displays are currently being The maritime heritage trail funded by updated as part of a Kent EU. - it is More than 100,000 visitors to Reculver Country Park not known what percentage visit the shore. the opening days and centre is open all year varying The times. Visits to the little tern breeding sites are actively discouraged Visits via signs and temporary fencing. Interpretative signs are used to explain the importance of site and ask for co- operation of the public. Kent Wildlife Trust will continue to promote and interpret the wildlife resource within its the wildlife resource and interpret will continue to promote Trust Wildlife Kent management. Kent Wildlife Trust Kent Dover District Sandwich Bay cSAC Coast and Sandwich Bay SPA Thanet Pegwell Bay NNRPegwell T Has the potential to cause disturbance feeding or roosting birds unless carefully managed. Thanet District Coast cSAC Thanet Coast and Sandwich Bay SPA Thanet to cause any damage the caves. Unlikely will promote The new coastal wildlife project the wildlife value of coast both and interpret national and international in a way that prevents damage or deterioration. Visits to the little tern nesting site would cause disturbance Visits however it is intended that interpretation will be used to help reduce the current levels of human disturbance. The nature conservation value of the coast needs to be value nature conservation The promoted to the local community and tourists minimise any effect they might have on the features of interest. Thanet District Council with advice and support from Thanet English Nature. Increased interpretation will attract more people to the reef and has the potential to cause damage or deterioration of the reef unless carefully managed. At present there are boards interpreting and promoting the wildlife interest of the coast at a number locations in main towns. Bay NNR in place on the Pegwell take Interpretative walks the summer. A new wildlife project is to be set up promote and of the interpret the national and international wildlife value coast. will include (boards, This leaﬂets, and talks). walks new project will operate all year tailoring its activities The to different audiences in and out of the tourist season. Reef Cave Wintering Birds Wintering Breeding Birds Breeding Interpretation and promotion of wildlife and promotion Interpretation Interpretation and Interpretation of wildlife promotion Other information Potential impact on of features interest (These measures have been taken forward to the Action Plan (Section 7) which sets out who will implement them, how and by when) Organisation(s) responsible for responsible Organisation(s) management Management Measures Existing management Gaps in management Location involved Numbers Time of year 6.10.4

108 The North East Kent European marine sites Management Scheme 6.11 Water quality

Key proposal Water Quality issues will be investigated and reviewed by bringing together marine scientists from English Nature, the Environment Agency and others to consider water quality issues including establishing a consensus view about: • the exposure of the reef and caves to nutrient enrichment and synthetic and non synthetic chemicals; • whether or not these are having an adverse effect on the favourable condition of features and subfeatures; • the likely sources of pollutants (local or from elsewhere); • appropriate monitoring and research. If it is considered that local sources of pollutants are likely to be having an adverse effect on the favourable condition of features and subfeatures the group will take a view on whether or not the currently proposed measures are adequate and if not what additional measures are necessary. The management scheme can only address local sources of pollutants. If these are considered insigniﬁcant relative to wider sources the group will make representation to the appropriate authority that favourable condition can not be maintained via local mechanisms and wider initiatives are necessary.

6.11.1 Nutrients and organic matter 6.11.2 Synthetic and non-synthetic compounds 6.11.3 Plastics and non-biodegradable waste

The North East Kent European marine sites Management Scheme 109 110 The North East Kent European marine sites Management Scheme of Diffuse nd Swale, catchments; There is an oyster hatchery at There Reculver. Canterbury District Coast Thanet and Sandwich Bay SPA ame as the concerns for marine life. the outfalls. Dover District Sandwich Bay cSAC Coast Thanet and Sandwich Bay SPA The reefs at Thanet may be exposed to nutrient enrichment.Thanet reefs at 1997 Natural The The As for reefs Increases in organic material form an enhanced food source for certain species such as Cave communities are remote from wastewater outfalls. Cave communities are remote from wastewater sewage outfalls located on the coast; sewage Bay; flowing from the River Stour into Pegwell nutrient rich waters possible agricultural runoff via the chalk aquifer; discharges and agricultural run-off) flowing into the (from_sewage nutrient rich waters Thames, estuary from the Thames Medway, a other UK and European sources flowing into the North Sea. Thanet District Coast cSAC Thanet Coast and Sandwich Bay SPA Thanet Services 1995 Comprehensive Study - Margate Long Sea Outfall. *Southern Water Organic Matter Organic Continuous from sources above, and intermittent via local storm/emergency outfalls. quality is in issue of considerable importance to the local community however concerns for human health are not s Water Organic matter from outfalls is particulate and so dispersion not as great for nutrients the effect would be local to Nutrient enrichment The sources of nutrients in the waters around the Thanet Coast include the following: Thanet around the sources of nutrients in the waters The 1 2 3 4 sources of nutrient enrichment derived from 4 and 5 are being addressed via other mechanism (eg the Environment Agency’s review Agency’s via other mechanism (eg the Environment being addressed 4 and 5 are of nutrient enrichment derived from sources Quality Directives). Water wide consents and via Europe outfalls. outfalls including storm water water source of organic matter is the waste The Appendix E. Details of SWS outfalls are listed in shores found extensive cover of green algae species that had not been Thanet History Museum survey of present in surveys carried out the 1960's and considers that this may indicate high nutrient (nitrate phosphate) levels in seawater. A comprehensive study at Margate also found hypernutriﬁcation in winter.* ‘green tide’. High nutrient levels favour the growth of certain green algae which can smother shore as a Nutrient enrichment also alters the balance of species that would occur naturally. matter Organic Nutrient enrichment opportunist marine invertebrate species. Changes in the species composition result. Any such effects will be localised to the outfall. 5 of nutrients (1-3 above) if shown to be a problem. local sources It should be noted that the management scheme can only address Caves Reef Nutrients (plant food in solution) and Organic Matter (small particles of organic material) Nutrients and Organic Matter Nutrients and Organic Location Frequency Other information impact on Potential of interest features 6.11.1

The North East Kent European marine sites Management Scheme 111 re necessary. re ould either the Habitats ificant 48 of the eatures and eatures nt would increase the Canterbury District Coast Thanet and Sandwich Bay SPA from date of issue or earlier with ces surveys. Sampling is also ectives and UK Regulations (see rally red. st locally. currently adversely affected by exposure to is no planned deterioration in water quality, is no planned deterioration in water e by 2010. includes the cumulative This ects on prey e birds. Dover District Sandwich Bay cSAC Coast Thanet and Sandwich Bay SPA Little tern feed by diving into the water for small shrimp and fish.Little tern feed by diving into the water Nutrient enrichment can cause excessive algal Nutrient enrichment alters the balance of species which can be found on shore. effect is passed up the food chain and c This Little tern feed in the water column and a reduction in water clarity could affect their ability to locate prey, column and a reduction in water Little tern feed in the water however Changes in the marine communities will affect food source of birds. that certain levels of organic enrichme It is likely SWS are undertaking a major programme of capital investment for coastal discharges to ensure compliance with number EC Dir Appendix F). quality as improvements will exceed the minimum requi will result in a substantial improvement local water This SWS undertake monitoring and recording as directed in the UWWTR. SWS undertake deterioration in water quality. deterioration Habitats Regulations. will be no planned sign and UK Regulations there of EC Directives Services will comply with the requirements Water Southern subfeatures the group will take a view on whether or not the measures below are adequate and if not what additional measures a adequate and if not what additional measures below are will take a view on whether or not the measures the group subfeatures will be taken: the following measures local sources in water quality deriving from is no deterioration that there ensure To licences under Regulation 50 of consents and abstraction of discharge Agency will implement the review The Environment By 2010 Regulations. including Regulation legislation and standards with relevant Agency will assess all new licences in accordance The Environment Nutrient enrichment will be considered by the water quality group (see key proposal at the start of this section 6.11). (see key proposal by the water quality group Nutrient enrichment will be considered condition of f effect on the favourable likely to be having an adverse of enrichment are that local sources If it is considered and restoration if this is found to be necessary. Gaps will be identified as part of the review consents process. Agency and English Nature need to establish a clearer understanding of whether or not the features interest are Environment nutrient enrichment. legislation,Implementation of the various including the Habitats Regulations review of consents (Reg 50) will ensure that there availability of prey species and the number birds which could be supported would higher than occur naturally,availability at lea Nutrient enrichment Matter Organic turbid and it is not thought that clouding by algae would have a significant effect. Matter Organic is naturally cloudy and no additional significant effect likely.the water Deposition of organic matter may have localised eff growth and clouding of the water which could make it harder for the birds to find their prey. which could make is natu growth and clouding of the water the water Thanet However at increase or decrease the availability of food for birds. increase or decrease the availability of food for th Nutrients increase algal growth which can result in mats on the intertidal area affecting availability Nutrient enrichment populations. Thanet District Coast cSAC Thanet Coast and Sandwich Bay SPA Thanet the consent of holders permission. Agency currently reviewing all its discharge consents and abstraction licences in response to the Habitats Directiv Environment effect of all discharges in the catchment. Directive. Treatment Water Waste Agency end of 2005 for Urban Consents to be reviewed by Environment Agency undertaking monitoring of consented outfalls (dependant on size),Environment samples and dangerous substan bathing water in connection with specific incidents. undertaken Agency monitor data from SWS regarding flows and storm spills. Environment Consents issued by Environment Agency under the Water Resources Act (WRA). Resources Water Agency under the WRA after 4 years Consents issued by Environment Consents can be reviewed under the Responsibility for local wastewater discharges: Responsibility for local wastewater Environment Agency Southern Water Services Southern Water Services Agency. Wintering Birds Wintering Breeding Birds Breeding Existing management Environment Management Measures Nutrients and Organic Matter Nutrients and Organic impact on Potential of interest features for responsible Organisation(s) management Gaps in Management (These measures have been taken forward to the Action Plan (Section 7) which sets out who will implement them, how and by when)

112 The North East Kent European marine sites Management Scheme There are storm outfalls at There Long Rock and Maystreet. Canterbury District Coast Thanet and Sandwich Bay SPA ly a small proportion of the efﬂuent. ill used on large vessels. and Port The food. Many of these compounds can Dover District Sandwich Bay cSAC Coast Thanet and Sandwich Bay SPA are a number of There discharges into the River Stour. feeding and reproduction Cole, S, et al 1999 Guidelines for managing water quality impacts within UK European marine sites. English Thanet District Coast cSAC Thanet Coast and Sandwich Bay SPA Thanet Nature (UK Marine SACs Project) The term ‘non synthetic chemicals’ covers chemicals such as cadmium, term The lead, zinc, mercury and oil. banned in the late 1980's for vessels less that 25 metres.TBT paints were used on boats as an antifoulant but this was It is st Harbour authority do not have a licence for these materials to be used at Ramsgate, Broadstairs or Margate. discharges are a potential source of heavy metals and other contaminants but from light industry form on water Waste Continuous and intermittent via storm outfalls. accumulate in the birds through food chain. As for wintering birds of some species with an effect on the balance and communities. caves are remote from the discharge points.The In the event of an acute they may be more sensitive than the reefs because contaminants would not disperse as quickly on an exposed shore. or palatability of If present these chemicals are toxic to the prey species and so exposure would affect both availability Marine invertebrates are sensitive to synthetic compounds even at extremely low concentrations. These chemicals can disrupt reproduction and other biological processes. Some species eg dog whelks are TBT’s.particularly sensitive to Non Synthetic compounds can also be toxic or affect Diffuse sources see under 6.11.1 Appendix E Discharge locations are on the list in containing low may result in the waters Thanet Large vessels passing or anchoring around TBT. concentrations of Other antifoulants are used on smaller vessels and may reach high densities in enclosed harbours such as Ramsgate. Of the large estuaries in England, estuary has one of the highest concentrations non Thames the Thanet.* synthetic compounds and this could potentially affect the communities at is at risk of acute events such as oil spills Coast cSAC Thanet Due to its location in the Channel * Responsibility for local wastewater discharges: Responsibility for local wastewater Environment Agency Southern Water Services Agency has a pollution response role within coastal waters Maritime Coastguard Breeding Birds Breeding Caves Birds Wintering Reef Synthetic (eg TBT, PCBs, endocrine disrupters) and Non Synthetic Compounds (eg heavy metals, hydrocarbons) Synthetic (eg TBT, Synthetic and Non compounds for responsible Organisation(s) management Other information Potential impact on Potential of interest features Location Frequency 6.11.2

The North East Kent European marine sites Management Scheme 113 condition re necessary. re the Habitats 48 of the ion 6.11). n of features and n of features from date of issue or ces surveys. Sampling is also Canterbury District Coast Thanet and Sandwich Bay SPA ves and UK Regulations. See s of substances required. is no deterioration in water quality. is no deterioration in water he cumulative effect of all discharges in the catchment. Dover District Sandwich Bay cSAC Coast Thanet and Sandwich Bay SPA based anti- fouling materials. organotin Thanet District Coast cSAC Thanet Coast and Sandwich Bay SPA Thanet SWS undertake monitoring and recording as directed in the UWWTR. SWS undertake Has a pollution response role to acute incidents. be identified by the review of consents. To legislation,Implementation of the various including the Habitats Regulations review of consents (Reg 50) will ensure that there Appendix F.This quality as discharges will exceed the minimum reduction will result in a substantial improvement local water Dangerous Substances Directive. SWS undertaking a major programme of capital investment for coastal discharges to ensure compliance with number EC Directi Consents issued by Environment Agency under the Water Resources Act (WRA). Resources Water Agency under the WRA after 4 years Consents issued by Environment Consents can be reviewed under the earlier with the consent of holders permission. Agency currently reviewing all its discharge consents in response to the Habitats Directive by 2010.Environment includes t This Consents to be reviewed by Environment Agency end of 2005 for Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. Treatment Water Waste Agency end of 2005 for Urban Consents to be reviewed by Environment TBT processes.Thanet. Agency have to authorise are no licences held around Environment There Agency undertaking monitoring of consented outfalls (dependant on size),Environment samples and dangerous substan bathing water in connection with specific incidents. undertaken Agency monitor data from SWS regarding flows and storm spills. Environment HSE Regulations apply to If it is considered that local sources of these chemicals are likely to be having an adverse effect on the favourable conditio effect on the favourable likely to be having an adverse of these chemicals are that local sources If it is considered will be taken: the following measures local sources in water quality deriving from is no deterioration that there ensure To licences under Regulation 50 of consents and abstraction of discharge Agency will implement the review The Environment By 2010 Regulations. including Regulation legislation and standards with relevant Agency will assess all new licences in accordance The Environment subfeatures the group will take a view on whether or not the measures below are adequate and if not what additional measures a adequate and if not what additional measures below are will take a view on whether or not the measures the group subfeatures Habitats Regulations. to monitor water quality as part of site to develop a monitoring programme Agency will work with English Nature The Environment Synthetic and non synthetic chemicals will be considered by the water quality group (see key proposal at the start of this sect (see key proposal by the water quality group Synthetic and non synthetic chemicals will be considered monitoring. and UK Regulations. of EC Directives Services will comply with the requirements Water Southern Agency. Southern Water Services Maritime Coastguard Agency (These measures have been taken forward to the Action Plan (Section 7) which sets out who will implement them, how and by when) Synthetic and Non compounds Gaps in management Management Measures Existing management Environment

114 The North East Kent European marine sites Management Scheme m passing ships but much will come from rubbish oblem of plastics in the sea is cumulative. g plastics from non-local sources. A storm event can catch ave more rubbish washed up than elsewhere. ave more rubbish washed CCC contractors collect rubbish on areas of coast used for bathing. work parties from Reculver Information Volunteer centre regularly organise beach cleans. Canterbury District Coast and Sandwich Bay SPA Thanet Dover District Sandwich Bay cSAC Coast and Sandwich Bay SPA Thanet carry out two beach cleans within the Trust Wildlife Kent NNR each year. Thanet District Coast cSAC Thanet Coast and Sandwich Bay SPA Thanet Potentially entanglement in rubbish. Potentially Potentially entanglement in rubbish. Potentially District CouncilThanet District Council has contractors who hand collect Thanet rubbish from the high tide mark and above. All year and on all bays. Dover District Council Canterbury City Council Thanet District Council rubbish collection will continue. None identiﬁed Plastics and non- biodegradable rubbish is washed up all around the coast.Plastics and non- biodegradable rubbish is washed However due to tides and currents certain locations h noticeable after storm events. Particularly Thanet. up on the beaches around plastic and non-biodegradable rubbish is washed Waste It is thought that some of this comes fro left on the shore. and are cycled round by the action of tides currents. Plastics persist in the water Currents will brin and throw them up on beaches giving the appearance of a pollution incident.up plastics that have settled in deeper water pr The Unsightly litter and plastic rubbish does not cause a signiﬁcant effect on marine species. No known effect Wintering Birds Wintering Birds Breeding Reef Cave Plastics and non-biodegradable waste Organisation(s) responsible for responsible Organisation(s) management Existing management (These measures have been taken forward to the Action Plan (Section 7) which sets out who will implement them, how and by when) Plastics and non rubbish biodegradable Potential impact on of features interest Management Measures Gaps in management Location Frequency Other information 6.11.3

The North East Kent European marine sites Management Scheme 115 116 The North East Kent European marine sites Management Scheme 6.12 Species management

6.12.1 Non-native species - Japweed 6.12.2 Mosquito control 6.12.3 Seaweed collection

The North East Kent European marine sites Management Scheme 117 118 The North East Kent European marine sites Management Scheme Canterbury District Coast Thanet and Sandwich Bay SPA Dover District Sandwich Bay cSAC Coast Thanet and Sandwich Bay SPA Thanet District Coast cSAC Thanet Coast and Sandwich Bay SPA Thanet thought necessary at this time. No management measures is undertaken at this time however in the event that that research It is not proposed significant demonstrating Thanet or elsewhere new information comes to light from its advice will reconsider displacement of native plants and animals English Nature management measures. and explore At present the only non-native species known to be causing a problem is Japweed. It grows along the foreshore in rockpools and lagoons. is a large sea weed.Jap-weed It grows in the sea bathing pools situated around coast and can make them unusable. of jap weed is problematic.Removal Hand clearance breaks up the frond which can then regrow multiplying the problem. In addition the frond can survive whilst floating free and cause difficulties for shipping. may displace native algal species and alter the biotopes Concerns have been raised that Japweed characteristic of the chalk reef. appear to confirm this but research from elsewhere Anecdotal observations has failed to demonstrate direct competition with native species. Its distribution is limited to pools of water and it appears to have different niche requirements other native algae. may reduce the Jap-weed desiccation of other species at low tide and contribute to their survival. in the past. District Council has carried out clearance of Japweed Thanet Currently none None currently shown No known effect No known effect No known effect Reef Caves Birds Wintering Birds Breeding Sargassum muticum Non- native species - Japweed Non -native species - Japweed Management Measures (These measures have been taken forward to the Action Plan (Section 7) which sets out who will implement them, how and by when) Location Other information impact on Potential of interest features for responsible Organisation(s) management Existing management Gaps in management 6.12.1

The North East Kent European marine sites Management Scheme 119 Canterbury District Coast and Sandwich Bay SPA Thanet Dover District Council Dover District Sandwich Bay cSAC Coast and Sandwich Bay SPA Thanet None identified In the River Stour from NE of Sandwich to Pegwell Bay. In the River Stour from NE of Sandwich to Pegwell These cause such a nuisance to local residents that if the numbers reach certain density they are sprayed with Bti These which is toxic to mosquitos, some midges and blackfly. It is currently used with the consent of English Nature. Thanet District Coast cSAC Thanet Coast and Sandwich Bay SPA Thanet None identified Spring and Autumn. Spring and None identified None identified Concerns have been raised about the effect on other invertebrates in area particular ones which birds feed however the spray is specific to species listed above and it not known harm any other invertebrates. to have any significant effect on the Based on current information it is not considered likely wintering birds. column. No known effect - the little tern feed in water No effect No effect Carried out by Thanet District Council in liaison with the Thanet Carried out by National Nature Reserve. Thanet District Council - Environmental Health Thanet Situation monitored by KWT Mosquitos are found in the brackish water pools near the Mosquitos are found in the brackish water Bay. hoverport in Pegwell Density dependent. Usually twice a year. Reef Cave Wintering Birds Wintering Birds Breeding Mosquito control Mosquito control Time of year Other information Potential impact on of features interest Gaps in management Management Measures (These measures have been taken forward to the Action Plan (Section 7) which sets out who will implement them, how and by when) Existing management Organisation(s) responsible for responsible Organisation(s) management Location Frequency 6.12.2

120 The North East Kent European marine sites Management Scheme Canterbury District Coast Thanet and Sandwich Bay SPA Dover District Sandwich Bay cSAC Coast Thanet and Sandwich Bay SPA Thanet District Coast cSAC Thanet Coast and Sandwich Bay SPA Thanet practice. Review seaweed removal vital food or removes causes disturbance to wintering birds no removal Ensure resources. into the effect of human in the research Include the effects of seaweed removal activities on wintering turnstone. On a daily basis during the season. About 4500 to 5000 tonnes are cleared and used as soil conditioners on local farms. No known effect Seaweed removal has the potential to cause damage reef adjacent sand. Seaweed removal Mainly on the sand between Minnis Bay and Foreness but also elsewhere around the coast. Mainly on the sand between Minnis Bay and Foreness is mainly carried out between June and September. Seaweed removal No known effect feed on rocky shores and also along the standline where they peeler crabs other Turnstone invertebrates. occurred during the wintering bird season it would remove this food If seaweed removal source and also cause disturbance to the feeding birds. It has been suggested that in some years of the turnstone in autumn or before activities have overlapped with either the arrival seaweed removal they leave on migration in the spring. Both times are important for the birds to build up their body fat survive cold spells and build up sufﬁcient reserves to migration. of seaweed in the summer is not currently thought to have an effect on supply food for Removal wintering birds. District Council Thanet is carried out by a number of different contractors. seaweed removal The of the features importance and timing operation Contractors need to be made aware of birds in October nor prior to the at to ensure it does not happen just prior the arrival looked April. bird migration in late March/early Breeding Birds Breeding Reef Caves Birds Wintering Seaweed collection Seaweed collection Management Measures (These measures have been taken forward to the Action Plan (Section 7) which sets out who will implement them, how and by when) Numbers involved Numbers Location Frequency Time of year Other information impact on Potential of interest features for responsible Organisation(s) management Existing management Gaps in management 6.12.3

The North East Kent European marine sites Management Scheme 121 122 The North East Kent European marine sites Management Scheme 6.13 Extraction of materials

6.13.1 Flints/curios and other materials

The North East Kent European marine sites Management Scheme 123 Spring. Unlikely to cause any signiﬁcant disturbance wintering birds. Unlikely Canterbury District Coast Thanet and Sandwich Bay SPA Off Hampton Lane Swalecliffe. Occasional. of small amounts coastal defence Illegal removal material. Canterbury City Council. involvement to control. Police necessary. considered No management measures Dover District Sandwich Bay cSAC Coast and Sandwich Bay SPA Thanet Thanet District Coast cSAC Thanet Coast and Sandwich Bay SPA Thanet this takes Ascertain whether and to what extent place and ﬁnd mechanism to manage. This activity was raised at the Thanet workshop at the This activity was raised but no additional information is currently available as to the locations, or effect. extent information able to supply more If you are please do so. Breeding Birds Breeding Reef Cave Wintering Birds Wintering Flint/curios and other materials Flint/curios and other materials Time of year Other information Potential impact on of features interest Numbers involved Numbers (These measures have been taken forward to the Action Plan (Section 7) which sets out who will implement them, how and by when) Location Frequency for responsible Organisation(s) management Existing management Gaps in management Management Measures 6.13.1

124 The North East Kent European marine sites Management Scheme