08 Feb 2018
Celebrating marsh and mud on World Wetlands Day Posted by: Nick Hardiman, The EA blog describes recent habitat creation to celebrate World Wetlands Day The new Salford flood scheme, opened on World Wetlands Day, includes 5 ha of urban wetland with benefits for wildlife and the community Marsh and mud have often received a bad […]
08 Feb 2018
The Environment Agency’s annual fisheries reports show what they have done to get: a better environment for fish more people fishing more satisfied customers They include information about: fisheries monitoring regulation and enforcement incident management rod licenses salmon and sea trout stocks working in partnership improving fish stocks, habitats and angling opportunities The area reports […]
08 Feb 2018
Summary Aquatic invertebrate populations represent an important part of the UK’s biodiversity, they provide valuable ecosystem services, recycling organic matter and keeping rivers clean. In addition they provide essential food for fish and birds. Neonicotinoids are widely used insecticides with three main applications in the UK, firstly as a seed coating for field crops, secondly […]
08 Feb 2018
Exclusive: government accused of hypocrisy as documents show opposition to urban waste plan A target to recycle 65% of urban waste by 2035 was agreed by the European council and parliament in December and now awaits a vote of approval by member states. But the UK’s opposition is revealed in a record of a subsequent briefing […]
08 Feb 2018
BBC – Watch the video – really clear Advisers to government say the schemes have massively reduced plastic litter in the environment and seas. And a ministerial delegation has been to Norway to see if the UK should copy an industry-led scheme that recycles 97% of bottles. In the UK, figures show that only around […]
05 Feb 2018
After years of campaigning by WDC and others, the Scottish government announced today that it is considering the creation of four new marine protected areas (MPAs) around its coastline, which will now go out for public consultation. WDC first proposed the three sites that include Risso’s dolphins and minke whales back in 2011. Thanks to the help of our […]
05 Feb 2018
D&S IFCA’s Consultation News 30th January 2018 Potting Permit Byelaw The Potting Permit Byelaw permit conditions, related to the commercial activity of potting for Live Wrasse, are being reviewed as part of a formal review and Devon &Severn IFCA wants to hear your views. You have the opportunity to get involved in this process and […]
05 Feb 2018
Bob Earll: Background SAMS have produced a report on the impact of salmon farming in Scotland (click here to download this). [Jayne the report is in February] The Scottish Government is undertaking a consultation on fish farming – comments due on the 8th February. This report is the backdrop to substantial increase – doubling – […]
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