12 Oct 2015
Stephen Hull ABPmer: Ten years on from the Irish Sea marine planning pilot study and following enactment of legislation for marine planning through Marine Acts for the UK, Scotland and Northern Ireland and the establishment of the necessary institutional frameworks, marine plans for UK seas are finally in production. In a new white paper, Stephen […]
12 Oct 2015
I missed this when it came out but this has important implications for the management in many areas of the Scottish coast. Scottish Government ‘An analysis of the impacts from different options for the management of the Scottish Inshore fisheries. In particular, the report provides an appraisal of scenarios related to restrictions on the use […]
12 Oct 2015
Historic England has emerged from English Heritage. The EH tag is now retained purely for a new independent charity responsible for looking after the National Heritage Collection of some 400 historic terrestrial sites. Maritime administration including, for instance, the designation of protectd marine sites under the Protection of Wrecks Act 1973 and appointment of licensees […]
08 Oct 2015
This is response begins to clarify how Ministers are thinking about the Spending Review. Farming Guardian ‘Farming Minister George Eustice has insisted there is no truth in the rumour Defra could be disbanded this autumn, but has shed new light on how it will respond to budget cuts, including recovering more of its costs. To […]
08 Oct 2015
Defra ‘The Government’s commitment to sustainable agriculture and improving the environment is delivered through a range of tools, initiatives and best practice. These aim to protect and improve the water environment and support competitive agriculture. We need a combination of different actions to tackle agricultural diffuse pollution of water effectively. Some action will happen as […]
08 Oct 2015
Environment Agency ‘These documents will help you understand what you need to do when developing a hydropower scheme to generate electricity on a river or stream. Contents Guidance for hydropower development Hydropower environmental permit application stage 1: pre-application Hydropower environmental permit application stage 2: formal application Environment Agency: ‘Hydropower schemes harness the energy from flowing […]
08 Oct 2015
Natural Capital – Defra Responds Natural Capital Coalition: ‘On 22 September, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) for the UK released its official response to the Natural Capital Committee’s third State of Natural Capital Report. The Natural Capital Coalition was pleased to hear of their support for a 25 year plan and […]
08 Oct 2015
‘Scottish Government’ Environment Minister consults on revised proposals. Restrictions on the killing of wild salmon could be introduced by a targeted system based on fish stocks, Environment Minister Aileen McLeod announced today. In response to extensive consultation on salmon kill licence proposals over the past six months, the Scottish Government will now further consult on […]
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