Arnsdale and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Partnership has published a new AONB Management Plan for 2014-2019. The new management plan presents an upgrade from previous published plans in 2004 and 2009. The new management plan aims to protect and enhance the natural integrity of the AONB in accordance with the Delivery Plan. To
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The Arnside & Silverdale AONB Partnership – new AONB Management Plan 2014-19
by NWCF on July 15, 2014
iCOASST – Integrating Coastal Sediment Systems Spring Newsletter 2014
by NWCF on July 15, 2014
iCOAST is a 4 year project (2012-2016) that aims to forecast future coastal environmental conditions within the next 100 years. The primary focus of the project is to develop new ways in forecasting long-term changes in coastal sediment systems, which play a vital role in flood and erosion risk management. The summer newsletter presents detailed information
Coastal Partnerships Network Newsletter Spring 2014
by NW Coastal Forum on May 9, 2014
The Spring 2014 Coastal Partnerships Network newsletter is available to download below. It contains a round up of Coastal Partnerships Network activity including the meeting with the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for the Environment, George Eustice, MP in March which Caroline Salthouse of the North West Coastal Forum took part in, together with work on development of
European Environment Agency produces report on current state of Europe’s coastal environments
by NWCF on May 6, 2014
The European Environment Agency has recently produced a report discussing the current state of Europe’s coastal regions. Coastal regions are essential for Europe’s economy, generating around 40% of its GDP. The natural assets that provide for the European economy continue to degrade as a result of increasing human activity. Such activities include resource extraction, shipping,
A New Directive for Maritime Spatial Planning
by NW Coastal Forum on April 24, 2014
The European Parliament has today (24th April) endorsed a new Directive for Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP). MSP is a fundamental part of EU Integrated Maritime Policy and the Commission’s Blue Growth Strategy. The text adopted can be found here. In an increasingly busy coastal and marine environment with many competing needs and finite resources the
Transboundary Planning in the European Atlantic – Project Showcase 20th May!
by NW Coastal Forum on April 23, 2014
The Transboundary Planning in the European Atlantic (TPEA) project would like to extend an open invitation to participate at its free-to-attend Project Showcase which will follow the closing session of the European Maritime Day at Bremen, Germany, on Tuesday 20th May 2014. The event will provide a great opportunity to learn about this transboundary maritime spatial
Marine Planning Newsletter 17 – December 2013
by NW Coastal Forum on January 17, 2014
The Marine Management Organisation’s latest newsletter is now available. It covers updates on progress in the East Plan Area where responses from the consultation on inshore and offshore plans are being processed, news about the summary report arising from the 3 Decision Makers’ Workshops, an update on the South Plans Area including news about the workshops