This report by Marine Space for NRW ‘Advice for adaptive environmental management & marine biodiversity enhancement for coastal lagoon development goes in to some detail on the likely success of measures to enhance the marine biodiversity of lagoons. As is often the case the lack of information is raised as are a number of unknowns […]
Defra : A report setting out the progress with marine plans in England was laid in Parliament. The report, covering the period 2009 to 2015, is required by the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009.You can read the report here.If you have any queries, please contact marine.planning@defra.gsi.gov.uk
BBC ‘A floating offshore wind farm will be installed in the North Sea off the coast of Peterhead after the Scottish government gave it consent. Norwegian energy firm Statoil has been granted a licence for the pilot scheme of five turbines. They will be attached to the seabed by a three-point mooring spread and anchoring […]
The Blue New Deal aims to deliver stronger economies for UK coastal communities, supporting more and better jobs through a healthier marine environment. There are already great examples of innovative and sustainable approaches happening around the UK coast, from investment in renewable energy to innovative management of our coastal environment – proof that change is […]
Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust ‘Sightings of juvenile minke whales increased in 2015 to the highest ever recorded within a survey season, during marine research expeditions carried out by the HW&DT indicating either significant increase in actual numbers of influx of minke whales from elsewhere – to read more go to: http://www.whaledolphintrust.co.uk/stand_alone.asp?page=minke-baby-boom.asp
Business Green Defra has agreed a 30% spending cut with the Treasury. This article begins to reflect the commentary on this. http://www.businessgreen.com/bg/news/2433882/defra-agrees-around-30-per-cent-budget-cut 2. Farmers Guardian This article contains some analysis of where the axe may fall. ‘Defra is staring down the barrel of huge cuts to an already-depleted budget over the next five years. Alistair […]
River basin management plans: update Proposed update to the river basin management plans (RBMPs) describes progress made. The water framework directive is a system for getting Europe’s water cleaner. The directive requires an integrated approach to managing water on a river basin basis. It also aims to get the public involved in water management. A […]
Environment Agency: Find out when you need to do a flood risk assessment as part of your planning application, how to do one and how it’s processed. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/flood-risk-assessment-for-planning-applications Contents When you need an assessment When you don’t need an assessment When to follow standing advice How to do an assessment Get information to complete an […]