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For too long we have failed to adequately monitor our conservation interventions. The NatureSpace District Licensing scheme - regulated by Natural England, offered in partnership with 60 Local Authorities, funded by developers, delivered by the amphibian and freshwater NGOs - is not only the first ever long-term, landscape-scale, spatially literate, species conservation strategy, it is also intensively monitored - with all the data ultimately going into the public domain. Best for planners, best for developers, best for newts. #bestnotcheapest

I just completed this online course, and cannot recommend it enough for water professionals wanting to learn how to apply NbS to their work. Ranging from the design of constructed wetlands for wastewater management, to options for urban flood management, to financing and building the business case for investing in NbS, to name a few topics, this course had so much fantastic content! It far exceeded my expectations, and was well worth the time investment. #naturebasedsolutions #nature #spongecities #wetlands #wastewater #wastewatertreatment #floodresilience #climatechange #climateresilient #greencities #greenwalls

"Mississippi Trustee Implementation Group Welcomes Public's Project Ideas Posted on May 08, 2024 | Mississippi Restoration Area The Mississippi Trustee Implementation Group is beginning the process of restoration planning for our Restoration Plan 5 and would like your input regarding natural resource restoration project ideas in the Mississippi Restoration Area. We encourage you to review our restoration progress to date on the Mississippi Restoration Area page.  Restoration Types in Restoration Plan 5 may include: Wetlands, Coastal, and Nearshore Habitats Nutrient Reduction Oysters Sea Turtles Marine Mammals Birds Details about the Restoration Types and Approaches we are considering, including the location of related information in the Trustees’ Programmatic Restoration Plan, are all below. Restoration Plan 5 Types and Approaches As we begin our next planning phase, we would like to get your input on potential project ideas for the following Restoration Types and corresponding Approaches..." #DeepwaterHorizon #Mississippi #restoration #NRDA #plan #projects #portal #input # https://lnkd.in/gkYDiZvZ

Brownfields provide critical habitats for rare species like the Shrill Carder Bee (Bombus sylvarum) and Distinguished Jumping Spider (Attulus distinguendus), yet they are increasingly being lost to development. Rather than creating new habitat with imported resources, preserving and incorporating these habitats and the diversity-rich spontaneous plant communities associated with them into landscape design, promotes resilience to environmental change, reduces carbon emissions, and offers a more cost-effective solution. Buglife urges the Government to prioritize wildlife-rich sites in planning—whether brownfield or greenfield—strengthen protections for brownfields and Important Invertebrate Areas, and improve ecological expertise and surveys in local planning. Read the full Parliamentary briefing for more info. #Biodiversity #Brownfields #Conservation #Invertebrates

I found a treasure map amongst the #secondhand books at Launceston City Mission weekend book sale. It was tucked into the TAMAR Outline Development Plan commissioned by the Tamar Regional Master Planning Authority in 1971. This Authority was established by local #councils in northern Tasmania in 1969 & lasted about 20 years. The 1971 Plan was intended to guide the Authority in creating 'a blueprint on broad lines for the future development of the Tamar Valley Region' (Angus Bethune then Premier). Lots in this report: demography, industry, natural resources, conservation, land use planning, potential governance models. Even citizen committees for accountability. There's awareness of nascent Federal Government interest in regional planning. This Authority & a similar southern authority did not survive - government and state corporations were not bound by its recommendations & by the early 1990s state wide planning was in play. But their reports are useful and overlap many of the issues we are still working on today. There is also renewed state and federal government interest in #regional #planning which is welcome. So certainly a forerunner of Northern Tasmania Development Corporation - NTDC #TEER #TEMT Visit Northern Tasmania #LREZS Chris Griffin Craig Perkins Linda Kelly GAICD Jo Fearman Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT) James McKee

An impressive and innovative resilience project, requiring multi-agency and public participation, that will deliver resilient solutions for critical infrastructure, environment, and the public. Much more to come from DRMP #resilience #adaptation #sustainability

The Ha-ma-yas Guardians have been working to protect our precious kelp beds for a long time. Now, building on the work that they have been doing over the last few years, they will be taking a deep dive (ha! couldn't resist that one!) into underwater kelp bed restoration over the next two years. Watch this space for news on this vital work over the coming months. In the meantime, this article from 2019 talks about just how important kelp is to the ecosystem and the work that has been going on in the meantime. https://lnkd.in/g8CiMuYg

Our Division of Natural Heritage, working closely with our administration and finance partners, have inked an agreement with the US Army Garrison at Fort Walker that benefits our state's natural resources while supporting the military's unique mission. On August 1st, leaders from the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) and Fort Walker officially solidified a new partnership aimed at protecting our natural resources. Through the signing of an Intergovernmental Support Agreement, Lt. Col. Matthew S. Bauer, Fort Walker Garrison Commander, and Matthew Wells, Virginia DCR Director, marked the beginning of a 10-year collaboration. “I am incredibly excited for this partnership,” said Bauer. “This agreement builds on our pre-existing relationship and is mutually beneficial to both organizations. For the Garrison, this agreement provides significant cost savings and allows us to leverage the most knowledgeable subject matter experts in the state to protect our natural resources.” This partnership brings DCR’s expert field biologists to support Fort Walker’s dedicated team in monitoring over 76,000 acres of biodiverse landscape, ensuring balance between Fort Walker’s military mission and natural resource management. Fort Walker is home to rare species such as the swamp pink, small-whorled pogonia, Sandhills bog lily, and New Jersey rush. Established in 1941, Fort Walker supports year round military training on nearly 76,000 acres. I’m excited that we are able to support the military’s mission and conservation as partners. https://lnkd.in/e7uwTxKq #Conservation #Partnership #FortWalker #VirginiaDCR #NaturalResources #Sustainability #MilitaryAndEnvironment #Biodiversity #EnvironmentalStewardship

With decades of experience under our boots, ELS is your go-to crew for tackling all things wetland-related. Let's explore how we make magic happen for these vital ecosystems: 🔍 Reconnaissance: We scout out the best spots for wetland preservation and enhancement! 📐 Determination: Our experts assess wetland boundaries with precision and care. 🗺️ Delineation & Categorization: We map out wetland areas and classify them for effective management. 🌳 Buffer Width Determination: Creating safe spaces around wetlands to protect their unique habitats! 🛠️ Mitigation Design & Planning: Crafting innovative solutions to safeguard wetlands for future generations. 📜 Local Critical Area Ordinance Compliance: Ensuring every step aligns with local regulations for sustainable development. 📝 Permit Compliance: Navigating the permit process seamlessly to bring wetland projects to life. 🌱 Mitigation Implementation: From concept to reality, we're dedicated to putting plans into action for wetland restoration and preservation! From the simplest to the most complex project, ELS’ biologists will work with you to meet your individual project needs - head to https://lnkd.in/gtpCvu5p to learn more!

How long will it take to rewild ORKCA? In five years we have already seen exciting results in the reserve from our rewilding efforts. Taking down fences, reducing the pressure of grazing, and allowing the land to recover means our land has more natural vegetation cover, and native species can survive more easily. The time period for fuller restoration will rely on our ability to expand the conservation area and work with local landowners and communities to take up restoration practices. We have a 20 year vision, broken into five year strategic planning, and continue to engage with people within the ORKCA footprint to discuss the benefits of our model and show them the results. #Rewilding #CommunityEngagement #EcologicalRestoration #ORKCA