1. UK 2010 Biodiversity Indicators EIONET Copenhagen 30 October 2007 James Williams Joint Nature Conservation Committee Monkstone House, City Road, Peterborough, PE1 1JY. UK. James.Williams@jncc.gov.uk +44 (0)17 33 86 68 68 www.jncc.gov.uk

2. BIYP 2007 Government Statistics publication, June 2007 Background detail at www.jncc.gov.uk/biyp www.jncc.gov.uk/biyp

3. 18 Headline Indicators 27 component measures Focus on biodiversity outcomes progress in UK towards 2010 target contribute to UK international reporting obligations Use existing UK data sources (avoid new burdens) Conform to EU & CBD frameworks Enduring, providing a good communication vehicle for biodiversity beyond 2010

4. Further development required 5. Genetic diversity 11. Invasive Species 13. Marine Trophic Index 14. Connectivity / fragmentation Plus refine others where possible

5. Overview on progress

6. Status of resource transfers and use 16. Public sector environmental protection expenditure on biodiversity in the UK

7. Status of resource transfers and use 17. UK Government funding for conservation of global biodiversity

8. Public opinion 18. Volunteer time spent in conservation

9. What Next? Update on website in ~April 2008, –include more on those needing development Update website and document in March 2009 –feed into CBD report ? Further publication in 2010 Starting to think beyond 2010

10. Summary of UK experience A basket of indicators shows breadth of UK Biodiversity Action Plan and CBD commitments Helps UK to make an effective contribution to European and global assessments Easy to apply international frameworks to existing UK/country indicators and data – some gaps Headline indicators are a communication tool – keep it simple, streamlined and relevant Indicators need to be supported by surveillance, monitoring and research

11. Thank you for your attention Questions?

12. Status and trends of the components of biological diversity 1. Trends in populations of wild birds and butterflies (a)farmland birds (b)woodland birds (c)seabirds (d) butterflies

13. Status and trends of the components of biological diversity 2. Plant diversity in the wider countryside

14. Status and trends of the components of biological diversity 3. Status of UK BAP Priority Species

15. Status and trends of the components of biological diversity 4. Status of UK BAP Priority Habitats

16. Status and trends of the components of biological diversity 6 (a) Extent of protected areas, and (b) Proportion of features in favourable condition

17. Sustainable use 7. Proportion of woodland area under certified management

18. Sustainable use 8. Area of land under agri-environment scheme agreement

19. Sustainable use 9. Proportion of commercially exploited fish stocks around the UK harvested sustainably

20. Threats to Biodiversity 10. Ecological impacts of air pollution

21. Threats to Biodiversity 12. Timing of biological events: Spring Index

22. Ecosystem integrity and ecosystem goods and services 15. Rivers of good biological quality