Species Action Plan SAP
A Species Action Plan (SAP) is "A conservation plan for a species based upon knowledge of its ecological and other requirements, which identifies the actions needed to stabilise and improve its status." Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report (1995–1999) Volume 1 and Volume 2 via the Joint Nature Conservation Committee
SAPs and HAPs (Habitat Action Plans) derive from Biodiversity Action Plans (BAPs) which were implemented across the UK between 1995–1999, following the 1992 Earth Summit, They are all frameworks for nature conservation; strategic documents designed to protect, manage, and restore specific priority habitats identified as threatened or endangered, setting clear targets for habitat maintenance or enhancement, often covering 10-15 year periods.
BAP's are overarching strategies covering species, habitats, and policy, whilst SAPs focus on particular species, HAP's are specialised, technical plans focussing specifically on the restoration and management of a particular habitat type, whilst SAPs focus on particular species. For further information, detail and specifics see Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report (1995–1999) Volume 1 and Volume 2 via the Joint Nature Conservation Committee.
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