Soil organisms

Matthew Shepherd from NE to add text by January. This page does not alter the mapping of High Op Areas and any new actions will relate to research and engagement – other actions will be the same as on habitat pages, especially Soils.

What we need to do and where
A hand holding a tiny white clawed crayfish, which has its claws held up in the air

White-clawed crayfish, Wildwood – Lee Harding

A fairy shrimp swims across a gravel bed. The shrimps base colour is a pale, transulcent blue, with an electric blue centre and a bright red tail.

Fairy shrimp, Marco Martinoli

1. About

Key pressures and opportunities

2. What we need to do and where

Priority

Increase the abundance and distribution of soil organisms across Devon.

See Find out more below for links to more detailed information on this group including management advice and records.

Devon Special Species

This is considered as a Special Group given the need to raise awareness and understanding…….etc it is currently not possible to identify Devon Special Species due to the lack of knowledge……

There are currently no Focus Items (sub pages) for this profile.

Actions

3. Inspiration

Case studies

A shiny, metallic black beetle stands on some soil and has black hairy legs and red dots at the end of its antennae.

Fairy shrimps at Lee Moor quarries

Where to visit

Always follow the Countryside Code and keep to footpaths and sites that are managed for public access. 

For information on visiting these and other sites that are open to the public please see the Explore Devon website.

4. Find out more

Draft