Ecology of the Freshwater Pearl Mussel

This document offers technical advice on habitat management for improving conservation status of freshwater pearl mussels on SACs.

This is part of our Good Practice Guidance for Invertebrates, produced by Paul Lee.

Reference: Skinner A, Young M and Hastie L (2003) Ecology of the Freshwater Pearl Mussel. Conserving Natura 2000 Rivers Ecology Series No. 2. English Nature, Peterborough.