Download Species Information Form

Biodiversity Record Sheet
The purpose of the form below is to record data while on the field. In order to fill in the form digitally, you will need to enable macros in Word processing software. Overleaf you will find numbers
and codes for species and pressures. These are not exhaustive, as their aim is simply to aid in recording. You can therefore add further numbers/codes as deemed necessary in the spaces available.
Forms are to be submitted to the Ecosystems Management Unit, MEPA; this can be done through email at [email protected].
1. Observer Details
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Name:
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Surname:
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NGO / Association:
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Email:
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Telephone:
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Mobile:
2. Observation Details
Rec. #
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Species
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Quantity
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area covered)
Location
(*possibly GPS reading)
Comments
behaviour of species; surrounding habitat type; feeding activity; stage of
development; other important features
Pressures
(code from table
overleaf)
Associated
JPEG name/s
DISCLAIMER: Most of the species listed on the next page are protected under the Flora, Fauna and Natural Habitats Protection Regulations, 2006 (Legal Notice 311 of 2006, as amended), with some being also protected
on a regional scale. Thus, you are hereby kindly requested to comply with these Regulations (with particular attention to regulations 24 and 25) and if need be, enquire whether you will require a permit/s, and/or apply for
a permit/s to handle specimens on [email protected]. You may wish to refer to the text of the mentioned Regulations at www.mepa.org.mt/file.aspx?f=1211. Data collected will be duly acknowledged.
* GPS readings should be taken as UTM Zone 33 S full grid coordinates
LIST OF SPECIES
LIST OF PRESSURES
No.
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46
PLANTS
Species Name
Anacamptis urvilleana
Asplenium sagittatum ( = Phyllitis sagittata)
Barlia robertiana
Callitriche truncata
Chara spp. / Nitella spp.
Crassula vailantii
Cremnophyton lanfrancoi
Crepis pusilla (= Melitella pusilla)
Damasonium bourgaei
Elatine gussonei
Eleocharis ovata
Halimione portulacoides
Helichrysum melitense
Hyoseris frutescens
Hypericum aegypticum (= Triadenia aegyptica)
"Iris aegyptica" auct. fl. Melit.
Iris foetidissima
Iris pseudopumila
Iris sicula
Limonium dubium
Limonium melitensis
Limonium narbonense
Limonium virgatum
Limonium zeraphae
Linaria pseudolaxiflora
Lythrum hyssopifolia
Lythrum junceum
Matthiola incana subsp. melitensis
Mentha pulegium
Neotinea maculata
Ophrys apifera
Ophrys bertolonii
Ophrys caesiella
Ophrys fuciflora (= O. holoserica)
Ophrys fusca s.l.
Ophrys fusca s.str.
Ophrys hospitalis
Ophrys iricolor s.l.
Ophrys lacaitae
Ophrys lucifera
Ophrys lutea
Ophrys melitensis
Ophrys oxyrrhynchos
Ophrys pallida
Ophrys pectus
Ophrys sicula
A
A01
A02
A03
A04
A05
A06
A07
A08
A09
A10
A11
PRESSURE
Agriculture
Cultivation
Modification of cultivation practices
Mowing / cutting of grassland
Grazing
Livestock farming and animal breeding (without grazing)
Annual and perennial non-timber crops
Use of biocides, hormones and chemicals
Fertilisation
Irrigation
Restructuring agricultural land holding
Agriculture activities not referred to above
B
B01
B02
B03
B04
B05
B06
B07
Sylviculture, forestry
Forest planting on open ground
Forest and plantation management & use
Forest exploitation without replanting or natural regrowth
Use of biocides, hormones and chemicals (forestry)
Use of fertilisers (forestry)
Grazing in forests/ woodland
Forestry activities not referred to above
C
C01
Mining, extraction of materials and energy production
Quarrying
D
D01
D02
D03
D04
D05
D06
Transportation and service corridors
Roads, paths and railroads
Utility and service lines
Shipping lanes, ports, marine constructions
Airports, flightpaths
Improved access to site
Other forms of transportation and communication
E
E01
E02
E03
E04
E05
E06
Urbanisation, residential and commercial development
Urbanised areas, human habitation
Industrial or commercial areas
Discharges
Structures, buildings in the landscape
Storage of materials
Other urbanisation, industrial and similar activities
F
F01
F02
F03
F04
F05
Biological resource use other than agriculture & forestry
Marine aquaculture
Fishing and harvesting aquatic resources
Hunting and collection of wild animals (terrestrial)
Taking / Removal of terrestrial plants, general
Illegal taking / removal of marine fauna
47
Ophrys speculum
48
Ophrys tenthredinifera
No.
F06
Hunting, fishing or collecting activities not referred to above
49
Orchis bergonii
97
G
Human intrusions and disturbances
50
O04
Orchis conica
98
G01
Outdoor sports and leisure activities, recreational activities
O05
51
Orchis italica
99
G02
Sport and leisure structures
O06
52
Orchis lactea
100
G03
Interpretative centres
O07
53
54
55
56
Orchis longicornu
Orchis morio
Orchis papilionacea
Orchis tridentata
G04
G05
Military use
Other human intrusions and disturbances
No.
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
No.
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76
77
78
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82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
No.
92
93
94
95
96
PLANTS (cont.)
Species Name
Orobanche cernua
Orobanche densiflora
Palaeocyanus crassifolius
Pancratium foetidum
Pancratium maritimum L.
Petalophyllum ralfsii
Ranunculus saniculifolius
Schoenus nigricans
Scilla clusii
Scilla peruviana
Scilla sicula
Serapias bergonii
Serapias cordigera
Serapias lingua
Serapias vomeracea
Spiranthes spiralis
Zannichellia melitensis
VERTEBRATES
Species Name
Aphanius fasciatus
Apodemus sylvaticus
Atelerix algirus (= Erinaceus algirus)
Chalcides ocellatus
Chamaeleo chamaeleon
Crocidura sicula
Discoglossus pictus
Hemidactylus turcicus
Hemorrhois algirus (= Coluber algirus)
Hierophis viridiflavus (= Coluber viridiflavus)
Mustela nivalis
Oryctolagus cuniculus
Podarcis filfolensis
Suncus etruscus
Tarentola mauritanica
Telescopus fallax
Zamenis situla (= Elaphe situla)
INVERTEBRATES
Species Name
Brachytrupes megacephalus
Nemesia arboricola
Potamon fluviatile lanfrancoi
Pseudoseriscius cameroni
Roncus melitensis
OTHERS
CODE
Species Name
Feel free to add species and corresponding numbers
for species you might wish to report about
 Species which are highlighted are covered by the Annexes of the EC Habitats Directive
H
H01
H02
H03
H04
H05
H06
H07
PRESSURE
Pollution
Pollution to surface waters (terrestrial, marine & brackish)
Pollution to groundwater (point sources and diffuse sources)
Marine water pollution
Air pollution, air-borne pollutants
Soil pollution and solid waste (excluding discharges)
excess energy
Other forms of pollution
I
I01
I02
I03
Invasive, other problematic species and genes
Invasive non-native species
Problematic native species
Introduced genetic material, Genetically Modified Organisms
J
J01
J02
J03
Natural System modifications
Fire and fire suppression
Human induced changes in hydraulic conditions
Other ecosystem modifications
K
K01
K02
K03
K04
K05
K06
Natural biotic and abiotic processes (without catastrophes)
Abiotic (slow) natural processes
Biocenotic evolution, succession
Interspecific faunal relations
Interspecific floral relations
Reduced fecundity / genetic depression
Other forms or mixed forms of interspecific floral competition
L
L03
L05
L06
L07
L08
L09
Geological events, natural catastrophes
Earthquake
Collapse of terrain, landslide
Undergound collapses
Storm
Inundation (natural processes)
Fire (natural)
M
M01
M02
Climate change
Changes in abiotic conditions
Changes in biotic conditions
X
XO
XE
No threats or pressures
Threats and pressures from outside the Member State
Threats and pressures from outside the EU territory
U
Unknown threat or pressure
O
O01
Others
CODE
O02
O03
Feel free to add pressures and corresponding codes you might
wish to report about