Changes to water abstraction licensing exemptions in England and Wales: New Authorisations Overview   Defra ‘We invite your views on proposed changes to water abstraction licensing exemptions in England and Wales. Defra, the Welsh Government, the Environment Agency and Natural Resources Wales are consulting jointly on our intended approach to remove most exemptions from water […]

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Farming UK: Mr Lindley’s landmark victory might mean councils forced to compensate millions to farmers. Councils that purposely flood farmland to save towns and villages from flooding may have to pay farmers millions in compensation, following a landmark ruling. Yorkshire farmer Robert Lindley has received thousands of pounds of compensation with the support of the […]

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Water briefing: The Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs has published its second catchment partnerships report for the period 2014-15. Defra delegated the powers to provide financial assistance to the Environment Agency in order to support the establishment and maintenance of partnerships across all 87 (and 6 crossborder) water management catchments in England. The Environment Agency has […]

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RELU Rural Economy & Land Use January Newsletter   Harnessing the social and natural sciences for sustainable rural development Three articles from the RELU Rural Economy & Land Use January Newsletter   Harnessing the social and natural sciences for sustainable rural development – A really useful source of information for those interested in land-use issues:  Farming and […]

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Scottish Government: ‘Wild salmon conservation – Scotland Following extensive consultation Environment Minister Aileen McLeod has confirmed a number of changes to regulate the killing of wild salmon in Scotland. The measures will come into force on April 1. Key aspects are: • Killing outwith estuary limits will be prohibited for three years due to the […]

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On 21st January 2016, Natural England is commencing a public consultation regarding nine potential Special Protection Areas (pSPAs) around England. These sites are: Northumberland Marine pSPA and 3 adjoining terrestrial sites; Coquet Island SPA, Farne Islands SPA and Northumbria Coast SPA. (Mailbox here) Northumberland Marine is a new potential marine SPA to protect foraging for […]

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