What is the Capercaillie BAP Group?
The Capercaillie Biodiversity Action Plan Steering Group is responsible for implementing the Species Action Plan for Capercaillie on behalf of the UK Biodiversity Partnership and the UK Government. The Capercaillie Species Action Plan is being updated and should be completed by the end of 2005. The Capercaillie BAP Group has a wide, representative membership and participation is on a voluntary basis. The group meets several times a year and is basically a forum for discussions on how to deliver the Species Action Plan targets. Normally, the group members agree upon appropriate action and one or more member organisations seek or provide funding and carry out the work. Three broad categories of action are undertaken: research, direct conservation work and policy development. The Capercaillie BAP Group has a Capercaillie Project Officer, funded by RSPB Scotland, Scottish Natural Heritage, and Forestry Commission Scotland, who runs the group and who is responsible for coordinating delivery
