Our recent Funding Coastal Access event was a great success. A report is now available, see below. Attended by 35 delegates the event aimed to: Provide an update on funding opportunities for coastal access Explore possibilities for collaborative bids to progress coastal access across administrative boundaries Provide an opportunity to network and exchange information on
Foraging ranges of northern gannets Morus bassanus in relation to proposed offshore wind farms in the UK: 2010-2012
by NWCF on April 15, 2014
A report has been produced by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) for the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC), presenting the results of a three year study on the foraging ranges of adult northern gannets (Morus bassanus) in relation to offshore wind farms and wind farm zones. The study was
SUSTAIN: new indicator toolkit for coastal localities available now
by NW Coastal Forum on December 18, 2012
The final outputs from the SUSTAIN project – part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund through the INTERREG IVC programme – are now availble together with the presentations and other information from our recent Delivering Sustainable Coasts conference from the SUSTAIN project page. SUSTAIN – Assessing sustainability and strengthening operational policy – has been a 3-year
North West Awards for Coastal Excellence 2012 – Results
by NW Coastal Forum on October 5, 2012
The NW ACE 2012 were presented to winners by Professor Annie Worsley, Chair of the North West Coastal Forum, during our recent Delivering Sustainable Coasts conference in Southport. A summary of the winners and the Awards Powerpoint presentation can be downloaded below. For more information see the Current Projects page. 2012 winners: Awards Powerpoint:
Delivering Sustainable Coasts, 18 & 19 September 2012, Southport – book before September 5th!
by NW Coastal Forum on July 16, 2012
The North West Coastal Forum, working with Sefton council and 10 EU partners as part of the SUSTAIN project, is holding a major international conference addressing coastal sustainability issues across Europe and celebrating achievements of organisations and individuals across North West England. Places are still available but are filling up fast. Featuring the 2012 North West Awards for
SUSTAIN news
by NW Coastal Forum on January 16, 2012
The latest SUSTAIN English national newsletter is available to download below. This summarises the progress made to date by the partners – which include the North West Coastal Forum working with Sefton Council – and showcases work taking place in Sefton on the Landscape Partnership Scheme, as well as some of the exchanges of good practice that have
Marine & Coastal Policy in the UK
by NWCF on May 17, 2011
Here you can find links to useful legistlation, policy and evidence documents that are relevant to marine and coastal issues in the UK. UK-wide & England Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 Countryside Rights of Way Act 2000 UK Marine Policy Statement The Marine Strategy Regulations 2010 UK Marine Science Strategy Fisheries 2027 – a long-term vision for
Regional Parks: Delivering Sustainable Tourism at the Coast? conference report
by NWCF on April 3, 2011