Severn Estuary Intertidal Mudflats and Sandflats Condition Assessment 2012

The primary focus of this study relates to monitoring the intertidal mudflats and sandflats feature of the Severn Estuary SAC by assessing the relevant attributes for the purpose of condition assessment. However, monitoring of prey availability within the Severn Estuary SPA was also a secondary objective. The methods employed within this study were largely limited to Phase II sampling that was based on Phase I biotope maps from previous studies. However, if any obviously incorrect biotope boundaries were encountered or if any notable habitats or species were observed during the course of the surveys, then records were appropriately amended. Anthropogenic influences and negative indicators were also recorded where encountered.