Woodlark  (Lullula arborea)

Agri-environment schemes : these schemes allow the government to compensate farmers for using methods that benefit the environment. The two main initiatives in the UK are the Countryside Stewardship Scheme and Environmentally Sensitive Areas. Since October 2000 these have formed part of the England Rural Development Programme (EDRP), administered by DEFRA, the Department of Environment Food and Rural Affairs. For more on these initiatives see: http://www.defra.gov.uk/erdp/erdphome.htm

1. UNEP-WCMC (November 2001)
   http://quin.unep-wcmc.org
   
2. RSPB (November 2001)
   http://www.rspb.org.uk
   
3. Battern, L. A., Bibby, C. J., Clement, P., Elliott, G. D. and Porter, R.F. (1990) Red Data Birds in Britain. T & A.D. Poyser, London
   
4. UK Biodiversity (November 2001)
   http://www.ukbap.org.uk