30 Aug 2018
CaBA ‘Recently, science has been catching up with nature as two new publications have highlighted the importance for policy makers of ponds and small streams. New paper ‘New policy directions for global pond conservation’, highlights the importance of ponds for freshwater biodiversity, noting that ‘Ponds are among the most biodiverse and ecologically important freshwater habitats’. […]
30 Aug 2018
A useful infographic to help catchment partners communicate to communities about the multiple benefits of Natural Flood Management. Created in Cumbria by Newground supported by Natural Course. Download the infographic here. The Natural Course website is full of useful references on Natural Flood Management.
28 Aug 2018
It seems that the subtidal rocky environment of Scotland is to be exposed to the destructive processes of kelp harvesting, and unlike a recent Irish proposal at least there is some semblance of environmental management in the form of a scoping report. The ‘consultation’ on this is now closed but I wonder why my Scottish […]
28 Aug 2018
This is welcome news coming on the damning – but much delayed – SNH report of the damage done by the Trump golf course. Highland Council’s decision to approve the Coul links golf course has now been called in for review. RSPB have welcomed this decision BBC ‘Scottish ministers are to scrutinise plans for an […]
28 Aug 2018
IFREMER, the French Research Institute for the Exploitation of the Sea, published on 20 June 2018 an analysis of the scientific advice produced by ICES on electric fishing (This link may or may not translate – see link below). This advice was produced following a special request by the Netherlands in February 2018, after the vote of […]
28 Aug 2018
Review rejects conservation groups’ complaints that use of dredging gear damages seabed Guardian Severin Carrell Scotland editor ‘A scallop fishery in Shetland has retained its coveted eco label after an independent review rejected allegations that it damaged the marine environment. The marine conservation charity Open Seas and the National Trust for Scotland protested that the fishery’s use of […]
28 Aug 2018
And so it begins BusinessGreen commentary on the Guidance for No Deal Brexit M20 to be lined with a Portaloos! Daily Mail Nobody mentions that the traffic jam might be longer than 13 miles! Guidance on how to prepare for Brexit if there’s no deal. Published 23 August 2018 From: Department for Exiting the European […]
28 Aug 2018
NERC to invest £22million in Atlantic research A new £22 million research programme will investigate the impacts of climate change and human activities on the Atlantic Ocean, from the surface to the deep seabed. This ambitious multi-disciplinary programme aims to provide data, models and technology to help understand the impacts of climate change and human […]
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