OK the BSI guidance comes with a price tag – but it’s a small price to pay to do the right thing … BSI launches new international standard for sustainable procurement in supply chains BSI, the business standards company, has launched ISO 20400:2017 Sustainable procurement – Guidance. Designed to assist organisations to meet their sustainability responsibilities, ISO […]
Amy Wardlaw, MMO (August 2016): The warmer weather may tempt you towards the coast and learning more about the marine environment. When doing so it’s important you consider both your own safety and that of any animals you may encounter. Swimming with seals Whether swimming with, feeding, photographing or catching Pokemon versions of them – getting close to seals is best […]
A call for underwater noise assessment guidance Elena San Martin, ABPmer: ‘Human activity in or near to the aquatic environment can generate underwater sound potentially affecting fauna in a number of ways. These range from masking biologically relevant signals, evoking behavioural responses and causing hearing damage resulting in physical injury or even death at very […]
EU Guidance on meeting WFD and MSFD requirements for the Aquaculture Sector This strategic guidance builds on a series of workshops that looked at the relationship between the aquaculture sector and the Water Framework and Marine Strategy. The overall aim is to facilitate the development of a sustainable aquaculture sector. Case studies are provided. Click […]
The Rivers and Fisheries Trusts of Scotland have published a series of guidance notes entitled ‘Managing River Restoration: Gearing Up For The Management of River Restoration’. These documents will help to equip organisations with the necessary tools for the governance and management of river restoration projects, particularly those that utilise public funds. These guidance notes are intended to […]
Environment Agency: How risk management authorities can account for climate change within their flood and coastal erosion risk management investment decisions. Risk management authorities must apply this guidance to projects or strategies seeking government flood and coastal erosion risk management grant in aid (FCRM GiA) funding. By following the guidance, risk management authorities will carry […]
This guidance aims to help individuals, businesses and public bodies planning to carry out any dredging on main river watercourses. Dredging and the removal of silt and sand from main rivers is regulated under the Environmental Permitting Regulations 2010. This guide will help you comply with the Regulations and maintain your watercourses in an environmentally […]
Fisheries Management: Landing Obligation To read more go to: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/fisheries-management-landing-obligation From: Marine Management Organisation – MMO – First published: 19 October 2015 ‘Guides on the discard ban, how the rules apply, selling undersize fish, reporting requirements and quota management. Contents Guidance for fishermen Guidance for ports, markets, agents and other businesses Fishery specific guidance Policy […]