Their relative lack of statutory backing for Coastal Partnerships is often seen as a serious handicap but the major strength of this is the lack of constraints and the freedom to develop in all sorts of different ways. The Pembrokeshire Coastal Partnership has had success and received national recognition from two different awards. Pembrokeshire Coastal […]
This project has produced a descriptive catalogue of 81 Priority Marine Features (PMFs) that have been identified in the seas around Scotland. The catalogue serves as a reference for ongoing nature conservation action. Descriptions for each PMF (including component habitats and species where appropriate) comprise an image, distribution map and short text outlining the characteristics, […]
The MMO has asked for people to share their views regarding a potential new marine disposal site in the South West. There is no statutory duty upon the MMO to consult the general public in this way but due to the interest in the area of Whitsand Bay the MMO want to gather as many views as possible. The MMO will […]
Three articles on Seabass and why the Angling Trust are not taking part in the Cefas angling survey. Before December Council this is the NEF proposal for EU level and UK specifics on the bass fishery – Chris Williams & Griffin Carpenter New Economics Foundation An overview of the options open to decision makers. Save […]
The Surfers Against Sewage Message In A Bottle campaign is calling for a Deposit Return System for plastic and glass bottles and metal cans. In the UK we use a shocking 38.5 million plastic bottles and 59 million cans every day. These types of containers make up 40% of all litter (by volume). Deposit Return […]
This report comes at just the right time when the debate about natural flood risk management is in full swing but also the Brexit agenda of what form Government support for farming will look like in the post Brexit world. It cuts to the heart of the discussion looking at the way tax payers money […]
My thanks to Bruce Horton for pulling this together. The Conference of Parties (COP) meeting in Marrakech (COP22) ratified the Paris agreement and also produced a wide range of really useful and interesting reports and initiatives for those in the water and energy sectors. At COP22 in Marrakech, the Paris agreement (which has been ratified […]
This is an interesting report because it shows how a range of big ideas are being pulled together to provide a coherent framework towards achieving a more sustainable water sector in Scotland. Sustainability and Climate Change – Scottish Water – Sustainability report Scottish Water ‘Our purpose is to support the protection of public health and […]