This report provides literature synthesis on the effects of different fishing gears on marine habitats protected within English waters. It was produced by Natural England as part of a project commissioned by DEFRA's Marine Biodiversity Impacts Evidence Group. The purpose is to support the...
Author(s)
Cantrell, R.; Covey, R.; Relf, C.; Irving, R.; Nicholson, J.
Publisher
Natural England, UK, York, UK
Citation
Fisheries Impacts on Marine Protected Habitats - A Review of the Evidence, 2023, pp 86 pp.
Following increasing reports of beavers in Somerset and Wiltshire, Natural England commissioned a survey of beaver activity in the River Avon catchment. Surveys were conducted during January-March 2022 on canoe and foot, covering approximately 280 km of channel length. Beaver activity (field sign...
Author(s)
Harrington, A.; Rothwell, A.; Harrington, L. A.; Dalton, L.; Campbell, R. D.
Publisher
Natural England, UK, York, UK
Citation
Wild beaver population assessment on the River Avon and tributaries, 2023, pp 52 pp.
This report is one of a series of Marine Protected Area (MPA) monitoring reports delivered to Defra by the Marine Protected Areas Group (MPAG). The purpose of the report series is to provide the necessary information to allow Defra to fulfil its obligations in relation to MPA assessment and...
Author(s)
Mitchell, P.; McIlwaine, P.; Arosio, R.; Hogg, O.; Clare, D.
Publisher
Natural England, UK, York, UK
Citation
West of Walney Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) Monitoring Report 2018: Marine Protected Area (MPA) Monitoring Programme, 2023, pp 105 pp.
In July 2021 a new cycle of monitoring the subtidal seagrass (Zostera marina) beds in Studland Bay MCZ, in Dorset, commenced. The site was previously surveyed in 2018 by the Environment Agency to record the seagrass extent and percent cover (Green, 2018). Natural England led the 2021 survey...
Author(s)
Doggett, M.; Northen, K.
Publisher
Natural England, UK, York, UK
Citation
Studland Bay Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ): Subtidal Seagrass Monitoring Survey 2021, 2023, pp 84 pp.
Greenspace access, engagement and nature connection are all key factors that support physical and mental health and wellbeing. Although this is widely understood, groups of people still face significant barriers to accessing greenspaces, including those from ethnic minoritised backgrounds. Nature...
Author(s)
Montgomery, L.; Fox, E.; McNally, L.; Benjamin-Wand, B.; Fatinikun, R.
Publisher
Natural England, UK, York, UK
Citation
Nature Nurtures: Wild Walks Pilot, 2023, pp 32 pp.
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Publisher
EPPO, Paris, France
Citation
EPPO Global database, 2023, pp 1 pp.
This report provides summaries of recent projects of the Natural England Agri-environment Evidence Programme, covering the implementation and effectiveness of Agri-environment Scheme (AES) options and agreements, scheme design and delivery, and approaches for AES monitoring. Some projects were...
Publisher
Natural England, UK, York, UK
Citation
Agri-Environment Evidence Annual Report 2022: A summary of recently published project reports, 2023, pp 28 pp.
BioLinks was a biodiversity project run by the Field Studies Council (FSC) and funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF), FSC and Esmee Fairbairn Foundation. It ran between 2018 and the start of 2023, with a geographic focus on the West Midland and London. FSC BioLinks was all about...
Author(s)
King, M.; Smith, N.
Publisher
Field Studies Council, Shrewsbury, UK
Citation
FSC BioLinks Strategic Evaluation Report: Evaluation report of the FSC BioLinks project undertaken by an independent evaluation consultancy [version 1], 2023, pp 38 pp.
This Summary Report provides an overview of the research commissioned by Natural England and Defra to inform the development of the Model Urban Greening Factor for England. It summarises the early development and evolution of the Urban Greening Factor and how it is now applied through planning...
Publisher
UK, Natural England, York, UK
Citation
Urban Greening Factor for England - Summary Report: Green Infrastructure Framework - Principles and Standards for England, 2023, pp 35 pp.
The Field Studies Council (FSC) BioLinks project aims to engage people who have an existing interest in biological recording, such as amateur naturalists (in areas such as photography, conservation/environmental education), biodiversity sector professionals looking to develop their skills, and...
Author(s)
Brown, K. D.; Bell, C.; Brignoli, G.
Publisher
Field Studies Council, Shrewsbury, UK
Citation
FSC BioLinks Audiences Engagement Report: summary of the audience consultation and engagement with the FSC BioLinks project [version 3], 2023, pp 26 pp.