December 2007 |
New Regional Environment Network Focus Group on EU
Funding Programmes in the South West focus group |
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Local environmental data facility now includes a spreadsheet
of Local Area Agreement (LAA) environmental data |
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Local environmental data facility updated, including
waste management & arisings and flytipping data |
|
Part of the solution: climate change, agriculture &
land management report launched |
|
Presentations from the Regional Environment Network
meeting on the 28th November meeting now available to download |
|
December Bulletin from Regional Environment Network,
containing the latest news & information about initiatives affecting
the South West's environment |
|
November 2007 |
Updated South West Water Framework Directive pages,
including the Autumn 2007 newsletter |
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Bathing water quality results for 2007 - the wettest
summer on record causes a slight drop in standards in the South West |
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A movement of the people - community climate action
in the South West. A new report by the Friends of the Earth finds
that over 250 community groups are involved in climate change in
the South West, involving over 25,000 people |
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Number of planning applications objected to on flood
risk grounds in the South West 2006/2007 |
|
South West Climate Change Action Plan adaptation workshop |
|
South West Regional Environment Network November Bulletin
2007 |
|
European landfill statistics - Britain
is officially the 'dustbin of Europe' |
|
Municipal waste in the South West 2006/2007, including
trends & analysis of amount, source and management |
|
Environment In Your Pocket 2007 published - the annual
booklet that makes readily accessible environmental trends and statistics
on climate change, air quality, water quality, land use, waste and
recycling wildlife and other environmental issues |
|
October 2007 |
Heritage Counts in the South West 2007 - a summary
of the region's heritage, including local authority data on assets
and buildings at risk |
|
Updated local data facility - air quality 2006 |
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UK Government's indicators
of wild bird populations 1970 - 2006 |
|
Local Environmental
Quality Survey 2006/2007 data for South West local authorities now
available (nb. results for some local authorities in the region are
not yet available) |
|
South West Culture module joins the South West Observatory
websites |
|
South West analysis of the WWF Ecological Footprint
of British City Residents report |
|
Number of days with moderate or higher air pollution
increase slightly between 2005 and 2006 |
|
Local Air Quality Management Areas in the South
West increase to 32 |
|
Ground level ozone in the South West 2006 |
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National emissions maps for sulphur dioxide, particulate
matter and nitrogen oxides 2005 |
|
|
Updated local environmental data facility, including
flytipping results for 2006/2007 |
|
Flyipping incidents in the South West 2006/2007 |
|
| Statistical releases calendar updated |
|
Rurality and distance to the coast as risk factors
in malignant menaloma (poster) - a summary of the influences on
cases of malignant melanoma in the region |
|
September 2007 |
Business Environmental Performance in 2006 - a summary
of the Environment Agency's annual report on how business and industry
is meeting its environmental responsibilties - with a South West
focus |
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Analysis of land use in the South West in 2005, including
regional, county and local authority comparisons |
|
New report - Climate Change: Wildlife & Adaption
- 20 questions & answers. This new document provides a coherent
set of answers to the questions that many concerned about the natural
environment ask when it comes to birds, biodiversity and climate
pressures. |
|
September 2007 Regional Environment Network Bulletin
- including updates on the SW Regional Environment Strategy and
SW Climate Change Action Plan |
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Updated access mapping tool, including links from
all counties within the region to their Local Access Forums and
Rights of Way Improvement Plans |
|
Birdcrime 2006 - RSPB annual report highlights 82
offences against wild bird legislation in the South West during
2006 |
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Publications facility updated to include State of
the Countryside 2007 and Birdcrime 2006 |
|
Biological and chemical river water quality in 2006,
including both regional and county level data, added to local environmental
data facility |
|
Local environmental quality survey 2006 / 2007 results
for local authorities added to local environmental data facility |
|
River water quality in the South West 2006, including
summary & data for both the region & counties |
|
State of the Historic Environment in the South West
2006 |
|
Advance
notice event:
REN Plenary - 18th October 2007 - Getting more for the South West’s
environment from Sustainable Community Strategies, LAAs and LSPs |
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August 2007
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New list of species on UK BAP Priority Species &
Habitats, including the hedgehog, house sparrow, grass snake and
more |
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New page - Sustainability Appraisals and Strategic
Environmental Assessments, including a map and links of current
work underway in the South West |
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Updated information floods between April 2006 and
March 2007, including the number of flood warnings issued |
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Community Health Profiles are now available for every
local authority area in the South West. These profiles describe
the health of the local population and enabling comparison local,
regionally and nationally as well as over time |
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Links to data available from Local intelligence Networks
in the South West made available on the local profiles facility |
|
Community Health Profiles added to local profiles
facility |
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July 2007
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July newsletter from the Channal Coast Observatory |
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July REN bulletin now available to download, containing
the latest news about the region's environment from the Regional
Environment Network |
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Results of the Drinking Water Quality annual report
for 2006, including a summary of individual water company compliance
with standards |
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| Cases of malignant melanoma continue to rise in
Cornwall |
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Weather page updated including seasonal averages
in the South West for spring 2007, winter 2006/2007 and annual averages
for 2006 |
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Updated indicators page, including weblinks to further
information and the SW Regional Environment Strategy progress report
2006 |
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June 2007 |
A new checklist to help build sustainable communities
across South West has been officially launched. The free, easy to
use online checklist will be an invaluable tool for developers,
planners, local councillors and communities to assess the sustainability
of new housing and mixed use developments at the outline design
stage. |
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Take part in the Ancient Tree Hunt & find a treasure
in your own back garden |
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January - March 2007 SW Environmental Surveillance
System quarterly report now available to download |
|
New report publishes findings from Surfers Against
Sewage on the risks of climate change on surfing |
|
Two new downloads available on the South West Nature
Map - Guidance for local planners on incorporating Nature Map into
LDF's and Analysis of UK BAP Priority Habitats within Agri-environment
Schemes and SSSIs in South West England |
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Waste Strategy for England 2007 published - encouraging
more recycling, greater business responsibility and operations and
a strong emphasis on waste prevention. |
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5th July 2007 agenda now available on the South West
Regional Environment Network website |
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| A vision of how England’s trees, woods and
forests can yield environmental, social and economic benefits for
future generations is set out in the Strategy for England's Trees,
Woods & Forests - added to publications. |
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Coastal access for all? Information and link to the
Government's consultation on improving access to England's coastline |
|
Act on CO2 carbon calculator launched - find out
how much carbon dioxide you produce in the home, appliance use and
travel |
|
Carbon
Control is a new climate change initiative for children has
been launched - aimed at raising awareness among school children
that they too can reduce their carbon emissions, and can play their
part in heading off the threat of climate change |
|
Comprehensive survey of otter deaths between 1992
and 2003 finds that otter populations are continuing to increase
in the West Country thanks to decreasing levels of toxic substances
in the environment |
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New UK-wide survey of pollutants in soils and plants |
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May 2007 |
Results of the Big Garden Birdwatch at a county level
now added to the local environmental data facility |
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| Waste management in South West local authorities
- including weight & % of waste according to means of disposal
- added to local environmental data facility |
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Survival of UK plants & animals in a changing
climate - action is needed now to prevent the loss of some of the
UK's most valued plants and wildlife as a result of climate change,
according to a new report. The MONARCH report illustrates potential
impacts of climate change on some of our most rare or threatened
species, under different projected levels of greenhouse gas emissions
to the 2080s. |
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| Municipal waste statistics for the South West, including
waste management, sources of waste, landfill and recycling rates.
Data is available at a local authority level where possible |
|
One in six European mammals threatened with extinction
shows new assessment by the World Conservation Union |
|
Energy White Paper published - setting out a long
term framework for action to address the challenges of climate change
and maintaining stable & affordable energy supply in an increasingly
unstable world |
|
New interactive map of the South West available from
Regen SW |
|
| Results of the 2006 Beachwatch Survey by the Marine
Conservation Society shows that the South West continues to have
the highest amount of beach litter in England. |
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Updated publications facility, including the most
recent reports published according to environmental issue affecting
the region |
|
| Updated landscape designation map of the South West,
showing the region's National Parks, Areas of Outstanding Natural
Beauty, Sites of Special Scientific Interest and Heritage Coast |
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| 79% of sampled beaches in the South West reccomended
in the Good Beach Guide |
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| The South West has the highest number of Blue Flag
Awards in England - an international award given to coastal destinations
which have achieved the highest quality in water, facilities, safety,
environmental education and management |
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| 1st Water Framwork Directive newsletter (May 2007)
helping you find out more about the Water Framework Directive and
how we are working together to improve the water environment in
your area. |
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The South West Dolphin Report has been published
- examining 14 years of cetacean records records from the South
West and summarising what needs to be done to ensure a safe and
healthy future for these animals off our coast. |
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| Regional wild bird population 1994 - 2005 results |
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| Regional Climate Change Impacts Partnership Manager
- job now available |
|
New page on the environment & health, including
information on the impacts of climate change, radon, air quality,
chemicals, pollutants, waste and bathing water quality |
|
Statistical releases calender updated to include
the Environment Agency's Spotlight report |
|
April 2007 |
Statistical release calendar updated for March -
December 2007, containing dates for key environmental statistical
and publication releases from a range of organisations |
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SW Regional Environment Bulletin for April 2007 |
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March 2007 |
State of the South West 2007 - now available. This
comprehensive document is your first stop to find out about the
region's environment, economy, society, transport, health and much
more |
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The Hedgerow Survey Handbook aims to
improve the fact that we still don’t know enough about the
quality and make up of our hedgerows. This detailed survey handbook
described how and what should be surveyed, how to complete Field
Survey forms and data management. |
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Marine Bill White Paper - a new approach to protecting
and using the marine environment. Consultation runs until 8th June
2007 |
|
Draft Climate Bill and Strategy sets out a framework
for moving the UK to a low-carbon economy, demonstrating the UK's
leadership as progress continues towards establishing a post-2012
global emissions agreement |
|
South West Regional Environment Network - Scoping
Study for Refresh of Regional environment Strategy |
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Landfill Tax benefits the South West's environment
with many projects receiving much needed funding |
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The Shark Trust's Basking Shark Project website added
to marine environment website, including information on basking
shark sightings, news, education and more |
|
No more stars in your eyes - results of the CPRE
/ Campaign for Darks Skies light pollution survey 2007 |
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SW REN plenary meeting agenda & associated papers
for the 12th March 2007 |
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| County level tranquillity maps now available to
download from the CPRE |
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February 2007 |
New local environmental data facility - find out
what environmental data is available for your local authority or
county council area, with link direct to data download |
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| SW Regional Environment Network paper - Towards
a Climate Action Plan for the South West |
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February 2007 South West Regional Environment Network
Bulletin, containing information from around the region. This edition
includes news on refreshing the Regional Environment Strategy, a
Regional Carbon Action Plan and more |
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Environment & Greener Living website added to
the advice on what you can do to reduce your environmental impact.
This website from DirectGov has advice and guidance on just about
everything, from a greener home & garden, to shopping, work
& school and life events. |
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Greening the Greys - climate change & the over
50s report now available.
This study was undertaken as part of a DEFRA funded communication
project “Climate Talk” aimed at raising awareness and
understanding of climate change issues in the over 50s. The report
examines the carbon footprint of the over 50s in the UK and their
attitudes to climate change. |
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| National Soil Resources Institute web facility allows
you to find out more about the soils beneath your feet. Postcode
searchable maps and information for England & Wales |
|
| Regen South West renewable energy newsletter for
January 2007 including the latest news, events & information
on renewable energy in the region |
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2004 carbon dioxide trends, including analysis of
UK, regional, South West, county and local authority data. |
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Humans are responsible for climate change - a summary
of the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report |
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| No cost ways to save energy - advice from Friends
of the Earth on some really simple ways to change your daily habits,
including heating, water, cooking, drying clothes & much more |
|
| Bird flu - the latest situation & advice from
Defra & the Department of Health |
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January 2007
|
South West Debates - is a new website that helps
you to understand the 5 emerging themes identified in the Regional
Economic Strategy process which are going to influence regional
economic success beyond 2015.
This website scopes out and researches the main issues around each
theme, debate what they mean for the region’s economy and
seek agreement on the way forward. |
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| Environmental data for your local authority or county
area is now available via the local profiles search tool. This mapping
facility will now enable you to download the environmental data
that is available at a local level, as well as search for profiles
that have already been completed - highlighting what it's like where
you live. |
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South West Water Framework Directive Consultation
- have your say
An on-line consultation called ‘Working Together’ has
begun which gives everyone the opportunity to have their say on
how we will create the South West River Basin Management Plan. This
is the first time the Environment Agency has launched a public consultation
via its website and it means people can view other submissions as
well as contributing comments of their own. |
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| Updates to the SW Regional Environment Network website,
including agenda & associated reports for the next Plenary meeting
on the 12th January 2007, advance notice of a Mental Health &
Design of the Built Environment conference and the REN response
to the draft Regional Spatial Strategy |
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December 2006 |
The Green Providers Directory added to advice &
links on what you can do to reduce your environmental impact. This
website has links to hundreds of organic, green goods and services
including renewable energy suppliers, fair trade clothing, gifts
and gadgets. It also provides news, updates and blogs on the environment,
recycling, energy efficiency and climate change. |
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We have pulled together links to who is responsible
for rights of way in your area, Local Access Forums and Rights of
Way Improvement Plans for where you live in one map of the region.
Find out more about rights of way & access where you live by
using this facility. |
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| Map of Local Air Quality Management Areas in the
South West 2006 |
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Two-thirds of local authorities met or exceeded household
recycling targets in 2005 / 2006. Teignbridge District Council had
the 8th highest recycling rate in England and also was the 3rd most
improved local authority. |
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910 planning applications were objected to by the
Environment Agency in 2005 / 2006 on flood risk grounds |
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| Under 50 properties flooded in the South West during
2005 / 2006 |
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Climate change page updated to include the latest
worldwide, UK and South West temperature and sea level trends |
|
| Eco-footprints for every local authority area in
the South West now available & mapped |
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Eco-footprint page updated to include the WWF / REAP
eco-budget work, revealing that the South West's eco-footprint is
5.24 global hectares, clearly showing that we are living beyond
environmental limits |
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SW Regional Environment Network December 2006 bulletin,
including information about 2007 meetings, the REN Management Group,
refreshing ‘Our Environment: Our Future’ – the
Regional Strategy for the Environment 2004-14, ‘Living within
environmental limits' and more... |
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SW Regional Environment Network website updates,
including the return of Mark Robins as 2007 Chair |
|
New statistics on organically managed land in the
South West shows that the region had 41% of the English total in
January 2006 |
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Water resources page updated to include 2005 water
abstraction data |
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State of the farmed environment in England &
Wales 2006 - Good farming, better environment - a new report about
what is going on in the farmed environment, and outlines what we
need to do to make further improvements. |
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November 2006 |
Have an environmentally friendly Christmas - it won't
cost you the earth. Top tips for reducing your environmental impact
in the run up to and following Christmas. You can still shop 'till
you drop and here's some links to how to do it better |
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Impacts of climate change on the marine environment
- Marine Climate Change Impact Partnership's Annual Report Card
2006 highlights the current & future impacts on marine biodiversity,
productivity, cleanliness & safety |
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New research finds that global carbon dioxide emissions
were rising by less than 1% annually up to the year 2000, but are
now rising at 2.5% per year. |
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New websites added to the ethical shopping page -
helping you to be more environmentally & socially aware every
time you shop. New links include the Ethical Superstore, Ecotopia
and Litegreen. |
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| Flood damage is 30 times more costly than burglary
- help yourself by being prepared if you live in an area likely
to flood. Find out advice and what you can do |
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100% of bathing waters in the South West met standards
in 2006 - full analysis |
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Pollution incidents in the South West 2005, including
county level analysis |
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| South West river water quality results for 2005
show continued improvements, full analysis including county level
breakdown |
|
Results of the Encams Local Environmental Quality
Survey for 2005/2006 show that the South West has maintained its
position from the previous year as having the 2nd best local environmental
quality in England |
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New page on tranquillity - revealing new maps of
England & the region's tranquil areas. The South West is the
3rd most tranquil region in the country, however the impacts of
development are threatening our remaining peaceful sites |
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Catchment Flood Management Plans in the South West
- helping the Environment Agency to work with other key decision-makers
within a river catchment to identify and agree policies for sustainable
flood risk management published |
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| Defra announces that air pollution from petrol stations
is to be reduced by 85% |
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October 2006 |
Environment in your pocket 2006 - detailing environmental
trends published |
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October 9th 2006 was World Overshoot Day - our demands
are now exceeding the Earth's ability to supply |
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South West Nature Map website launched |
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| Marine strandings on Cornwall beaches September
2005 - August 2006 |
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September 2006 |
Number of days exceeding ground level ozone objectives
at South West monitoring sites 1987 - 2005 |
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Number of days with poor air quality at South West
monitoring sites 1987 - 2005 |
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| 30 Air Quality Management Areas established in the
South West where national air quality objectives are not likely
to be met (up from 24 in 2005) |
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Statistical releases calendar updated, including
key dates for statistics released by Defra, Dept for Communities
& Local Gov and Dept for Transport) |
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10.6% of households in the South West are living
in a poor quality environment, according to the England House Condition
Survey 2003 - the 2nd lowest % in England |
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Average energy efficiency in private sector homes
in the South West and the West Midlands are significantly lower
than the national average, according to the England House Condition
Survey 2003 |
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England House Condition Survey 2003 published, detailing
the condition of houses, energy efficiency & liveability |
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4 Ancient Woodland Priority Areas identified in the
South West (Dartmoor, Exmoor, Forest of Dean & Cotswolds). These
core areas of ancient woodland networks have been identified as
they offer the best opportunity to link and extend ancient woodlands,
as well as indicate where increasing management will have the greatest
impact |
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Al Gore's climate change film 'An Inconvenient Truth'
now out in the UK |
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Updated information and data on commercial sea fishing
in major South West ports by the UK fleet, including quantity and
value of landings |
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Link & key summary of the latest information
on the South West Environmental Surveillance System, including a
link to the latest newsletter (April - June 2006) |
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New page on hedgerows in the South West, including
a background to ancient & species-rich hedgerows, SW and Local
Biodiversity Action Plans for hedgerows and county level information
where possible |
|
South West Regional Environment Network website updated
- including information & link to Competitiveness and Employment
Programme for South West England 2007-2013 |
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Fishonline - information & weblink to the Marine
Conservation Society's updated guide to the sustainable purchasing
of fish. South West fishing industry highlighted for good practice |
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August 2006 |
Climate change is affecting our seasons, according
to a new Europe-wide study |
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Population page updated to include mid-2005 figures
from the ONS. The South West's population stood at 5,067,800 in
mid-2005 - a 6% increase on mid-2004 |
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Updated non-native & invasive species page, including
the problems of montbretia in Cornwall |
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South West Observatory summer 2006 newsletter now
available, including key work underway in the modules & local
intelligence networks |
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Over one-third of the world's population currently
faces water scarcity according to a new report |
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The South West has 921 waste management facilities
in 2006, 4th highest in England & Wales and around 13% of the
national total |
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South West is happiest region in England |
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Happy Planet Index - UK is only 108th happiest out
of 178 nations |
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Environment Agency releases the top 10 most wanted
foreign species list of invasive & alien plants and animals
- many of which are currently affecting the South West's environment |
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Marine Environmental Monitoring & Assessment
National Database (MERMAN) is a new database that collects evidence
of contaminants, biology and biological effects from around the
UK coastline. Developed by Defra & IBM, this new system collects
data from more than 80 sites around the UK by a number of different
agencies, including the Environment Agency, CEFAS, Fisheries Research
Service, SEPA and the Northern Irish agencies |
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Sustainable Development Indicators In Your Pocket
2006 published |
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New fly tipping data for 2005 / 2006 reveals that
the South West has the lowest number of fly tipping incidents in
the English regions - though 2,807 incidents are still reported
by local authorities every month |
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July 2006 |
Spotlight on business environmental performance in
the South West 2005 |
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A record number of Green Flag Awards have been awarded
to parks & green spaces in the South West - recognising and
rewarding the best green spaces in the country |
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| % of new dwellings built on previously increases
to 66% in the South West, the joint highest increase between 1995
and 2005 |
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Latest research from the Butterfly Conservation finds
that there are only 56 butterfly species left in Britain |
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Local profiles updated - 661 local profiles have
now been mapped in this facility, including local, county, regional
and national profiles |
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Examining the long-term links between transport &
the UK's economic productivity, growth & stability - new research
underway |
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| Historic heritage page updated to include the results
of the 2006 Heritage Counts report (based on 2005 figures) for the
South West, counties, national and worldwide perspective |
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July 2006 edition of the Environment Agency's Business
Environmental News - rounding up all the most important environmental
stories and developments for you - no matter what your area of business
or level of expertise. |
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| Presentations and meeting notes from the 5th meeting
of the South West Environmental Modelling Group now available to
download |
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New website launched - Bristol Air Quality Data,
detailing local air quality & emissions readings in the Bristol
Area |
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| Updated energy page, including 2004 gas & electricity
consumption data for the region, counties & local authorities.
Comparison with 2003 consumption data is given where possible |
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| Drinking water quality in the South West 2005 update |
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| Environment Matters! June / July 2006 newsletter
from the South West Regional Environment Network now available,
including key national, regional & local environmental news |
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Update to the drinking water page to include newly
published data on drinking water quality for 2005 |
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Agricultural landscape - 33 years of change published
- analysing how 6 agricultural landscapes in England have changed
over the last 33 years - 2 of which are in the South West - Crewkerne
(Somerset) and Piddlehinton (Dorset) |
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| South West Regional Environment Network Meeting
13th July 2006 agenda |
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June 2006 |
CoastWeb launched - the new coast & marine portal
aiming to provide a one stop shop for local, national & international
marine information |
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South West access maps are now available to download,
including the amount of open access land and linear access paths
per 5km2 in the region. This page also includes information about
walking in the region |
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The Environment Agency takes action to eradicate
the invasive non-native Top Mouth Gudgeon from Bicton Lakes |
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Have your say about the South West Coast Path draft
Strategy 2006 - 2011. Download the draft Strategy, proposed management
plan and consultation response form now. Consultation deadline is
the 26th July |
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Climate Challenge - a new website aiming to improve
communications about climate change. Facilities include an interactive
map to find out more about climate change projects in the regions,
information gathering and tools to help communication |
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Tackling giant hogweed as a major hazard in the Tamar
Valley |
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New link made on the ethical shopping page to the
South West Handline Fishermen's Association. Hand-lining for mackerel,
pollack and bass provides a vital source of income for many inshore
fishermen and is more environmentally friendly than imports of farmed
bass and pair-trawling.
This website has details of a tagging scheme, which provides guaranteed
‘hook to plate’ traceability. It can be used by anyone
in the supply chain from wholesaler to restaurateur to see who caught
their bass |
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Download presentations from the State of the Environment
2006: Actions on rivers, run-off & flooding
workshop held on the 13th June 2006 |
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New research finds global sea level rose, on average,
3 millimeters (0.1 inches) per year between 1993 and 2005 |
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New page on renewable energy, including trends &
news of renewable energy in the South West, local links and what
you can do |
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Marine Conservation Society's Good Beach Guide recommends
78% of beaches in the South West for their excellent water quality
- 152 out of 195 monitored - a new record. |
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WWF's PowerSwitch! Campaign aims to change the fact
that 37% of global CO2 emissions are produced by the power sector.
It is a campaign about cleaning up the power sector, pushing for
renewable and efficient energy, and making power companies accountable.
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Environment Business News - June's monthly newsletter
from the Environment Agency looks at the most important environmental
stories and developments for you - no matter what your area of business
or level of expertise |
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Sustainable Schools - a new website supporting schools
through their journey to sustainability |
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Updated page on the marine environment, including
whale, dolphin & porpoise strandings in Cornwall July 2005 -
June 2006 |
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Publications page updated to include key reports
of interest to the South West |
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New page on the built environment, including trends
on previously developed land and dwellings |
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Updated page on population, including population
trends & projections, housing & population density, second
homes, local profiles & ageing population |
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Land use database statistics now available, revealing
the amount of land dedicated to buildings, greenspace, water and
transport infrastructure in the South West, England & the regions.
Information includes downloadable statistics for every local authority
area in the region |
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State of the South West 2006 report now available
to download. This report contains information and trends on a wide
range of environmental issues in the South West. It also includes
an insight into how we compare with regional, national and international
trends. |
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Municipal waste - summary estimates (by region) of
the Municipal Waste Management survey 2004 / 2005 now available,
including local authority performance on recycling & composting |
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May 2006 |
Full details of Blue Flag and Seaside Awards in the
South West in 2006, including regional and county level details |
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Minutes and associated reports now available to download
following the South West Regional Environment Network meeting on
the 20th April |
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605 local profiles now available, including links
to the WWF local authority eco-footprints data |
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16,119 species worldwide threatened with extinction
according to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species |
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South West Environmental Modelling Group meeting
agenda - 17th May 2006: Models for environmental management: connecting
science and society |
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April 2006 |
Big Garden Birdwatch results 2006, including breakdown
of results for each county in the South West |
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South West Regional Environment Network agenda -
20th April 2006 |
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March 2006
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New page - transport. Including key South West, national
and European trends in transport (modes, public, air and traffic) |
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Page change - new page location for environmental
nuisance (including noise pollution, light pollution, tranquillity
and high hedgerows) |
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New page - pressures on the marine environment. Detailed
information about the pressures on the marine environment, including
litter, plastic, climate change, noise and by-catch |
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2005 results of the Marine Conservation Society's
Beach Watch now available. Results show that more litter was found
per km on the South West's beaches than in any other region or country
in the UK. |
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Data update - South West Sites of Special Scientific
Interest (SSSI) condition |
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Data update - South West & regional trends in
bird populations 1994 - 2004 |
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April / May 2006 Environment Matters! bulletin from
the South West Regional Environment Network now available, containing
national, regional and local news |
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A new interactive website has been launched, bringing
together the accumulating body of evidence to suggest that many
marine ecosystems are responding both physically and biologically
to changes in regional climate. Marine
Climate Change Impacts is a web-based encyclopaedia summarising
the role of climate change and its impact on the marine environment.. |
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FarmWildlife website launched, providing wildlife
information for the farming community. Information includes case
studies, discussion forum and library |
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February 2006 |
Target 2010 – South West: the condition of
the South West's Sites of Special Scientific Interest in 2005 added
to publications |
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A countryside for health & wellbeing national
report into the benefits of the countryside on health added to publications |
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Heritage Counts - the state of the South West's historic
environment 2005 and English Heritage in the South West 2006 - 2008
added to publications |
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New page on diffuse pollution of water, particularly
from agricultural sources. Information includes background, South
West trends, local case studies, national and European trends |
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Ecological Footprinting is a tool that can help local
authorities and their partners work towards and achieve genuinely
sustainable communities. Ecofootprint results are now available
for all local authorities in England & Wales |
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January 2006 Environment Matters! newsletter from
the South West Regional Environment Network now available. This
newsletter contains key national and regional environmental news,
events and reports. |
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Updated data and information on water leakage according
to water company covering the South West and percentage of households
& non-households with water meters |
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January 2006
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New page on fish, including background and trends
in recreational fishing and commercial sea fishing in the South
West |
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Defra launches A Shoppers Guide to Environmental
Labels leaflet, to help consumers understand the many types of 'environmentally
friendly' labels used to sell products. |
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Water suppliers page updated, including an updated
links section with details of the Consumer Council for Water represents
water and sewerage consumers in England and Wales (taking over from
WaterVoice on the 1st October 2005) |
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Data correction - sites showing positive signs of
otters in Devon and Cornwall increased by 17% and by 26% in the
rest of the region between according to the Environment Agency Fourth
Otter Survey between 1991 / 1994 and 2000 / 2002. |
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Birds page updated, including up to date trends on
South West bird populations and coastal bird surveys |
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Low waste South West website
launched - bringing together the relevant regional strategies and
actions to help the region become a low waste region. It will undergo
continuous development as activities are developed by regional partners.
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Just Add Water - a new report
on how waterways can add to rural regeneration published |
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The first ever audit of non-native
species in England identifies 2,721 non-native species and hybrids
have been found in the wild, including 1,798 flowering plants (making
up 73% of the total) most of which have escaped from gardens. |
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Statistical releases calendar
updated to include Environment Agency key dates |
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SW Regional Environment Network
agenda and reports for next meeting on 19th January 2006 |
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