18 Apr 2014
In partnership with the Construction Industry Research and Information Association (CIRIA), and on behalf of English Heritage, Place Services at Essex County Council have been commissioned to prepare national guidance on ‘SuDS and the Historic Environment.’ The overall aim of the project is to research, compile and produce national guidance on sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) […]
18 Apr 2014
This document provides guidance on best practice for in-situ measurement of underwater sound, This new report has been jointly funded by The Crown Estate, the National Measurement Office (Department for Business, Innovation and Skills) and Marine Scotland (The Scottish Government). “This document provides guidance on best practice for in-situ measurement of underwater sound, for processing […]
18 Apr 2014
EAC ‘The report sets out the findings of the Committee’s inquiry, which examined the measures covered in a proposed EU regulation on the management on invasive species, as well as proposals from the Law Commission to change the law on invasive species. The Environmental Audit Committee is appointed by the House of Commons to consider […]
18 Apr 2014
Many organisations produce newsletters and one of my approaches with CMS News has been to make people aware of these. For those involved in the socio-economics of the environment the eftec newsletter is really interesting. To read more click here Baseline Evaluation of Environmental Appraisal and Sustainable Development Guidance Across Government for Defra This final […]
17 Apr 2014
EFF PROJECT: Evidence Gathering in Support of Sustainable Scottish Inshore Fisheries. The project will pilot a series of initiatives designed to establish and support sustainable inshore fishing activities through collection and utilisation of information within the wider framework of marine planning, and to contribute to the local inshore fisheries management process. The principal work themes […]
15 Apr 2014
MCS ‘A record number of UK bathing beaches receive marine charity’s top water quality award after the driest summer since 2003. Marine Conservation Society recommends hundreds of UK beaches as having excellent water quality for taking a dip. One of the UK’s driest summers in recent memory has resulted in more bathing beaches than ever […]
15 Apr 2014
CIWEM ‘ Summary of the Seminar “Water Safety Plans: What Next? From Catchment to Consumer” In recent years water companies across the UK have had to produce or update their Water Safety Plans (WSPs). It is now time for the industry to look back on this process and ask: What’s next for WSPs? Do they […]
15 Apr 2014
Phil Dyke National Trust ‘Almost a decade ago the National Trust investigated how our coastline was likely to change over the next 100 years. Out of this research came the seminal Shifting Shores report (2005), which held one clear message — as a nation we can no longer build our way out of trouble on […]
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