This report is important because it provides a backdrop to the current political thinking in Europe not least in the context of the Fitness Check currently underway for the Birds and Habitats Directives http://ec.europa.eu/environment/nature/legislation/fitness_check/index_en.htm A comprehensive assessment of the European environment’s state, trends and prospects, in a global context.   http://www.eea.europa.eu/soer The synthesis report informs future […]

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  The absence of leadership, political will, certainty and consistency to Tory energy policy emerge from a recent crop of articles. Political will is holding back renewables REA News: Senior parliamentarians from the four key political parties today agreed that political will, rather than money or technology, is holding back the UK’s renewable energy sector. […]

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This first of a new series of newsletters provides updates and links on the marine planning process – sign up for further copies here too. The newsletter includes: ·        Progress with the South marine plans ·        Implementation in the East marine plans ·        Impact Assessment Sustainability appraisal & Habitat regulations assessment – of the South […]

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MCS: A new version of our popular Pocket Good Fish Guide!  No bigger than a credit card – so truly pocket size – it folds into an easy-readable mine of information which includes: the latest Fish to Eat and Fish to Avoid list, alternatives to the favourite five, how to make the best choices when […]

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Strategic flood risk management report published – Public Accounts Committee   Public Accounts Committee 25/3/15  ‘There are major risks to the sustainability of current levels of flood protection, which could impact on long-term value for money according to the Public Accounts Committee’s report published Wednesday 25 March 2015.   Richard Bacon MP comments  “Some 5 […]

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CaBA News:  ‘A one off Catchment Sensitive Farming (CSF) Water Grant is open for application, deadline April 30th 2015. If you are in a CSF catchment and have the opportunity to promote these grants to farmers please get them in-touch with your local CSF officer. For further information go to: Water Capital Grants     https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guide-to-countryside-stewardship-water-capital-grants-2015 The […]

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