Threats and knowledge gaps for ecosystem services provided by kelp forests: a northeast Atlantic perspective Dan A. Smale, Michael T. Burrows, Pippa Moore, Nessa O’Connor, & Stephen J. Hawkins Abstract: Kelp forests along temperate and polar coastlines represent some of most diverse and productive habitats on the Earth. Here, we synthesize information from >60 years […]
Alastair Chisholm – We welcome the Government recognition of the issues around SuDS. Local Authority resources are stretched and developer understanding of multiple benefits is low. CIWEM believe we need stronger government guidance for real progress by developers not least on understanding the multifunctional benefits. We can’t rely on industry groups alone – see our […]
A Genuinely Innovative Answer to an Escalating Urban Water Management Challenge For many older cities and towns, sustainable water management has been steadily rising up the agenda for years. Existing ageing infrastructure built for a different era and population, coupled with increased hardscape areas and roads for today’s living means that drainage infrastructure in some areas […]
Scottish Water and others are exploring the potential of sewers to provide heating, this news further develops that idea. Glasgow City Council and South Lanarkshire Council have approved plans to develop a world class geothermal research observatory in the east end of the city. Work will begin on site this autumn. The research at the […]
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’. […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]