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Published: 10:01 AM February 22, 2021    Biodiversity and local environment will be the main themes discussed at an Uttlesford District Council meeting - Credit: Uttlesford District Council There are opportunities for biodiversity and green infrastructure which Uttlesford district councillors should consider when developing the Local Plan, a community stakeholder meeting has heard. Green improvements could include designs which encourage wildlife and nature, and facilities for non-motorised transport. Professor Andrew Lovett, who has been working with Essex County Council on green i...

18 February 2021 Generational plan will unlock the long-term potential of the region, transforming the Arc into a world-class place to live and work sustainably. An intention to establish a new single voice for the area - an Arc Growth Body - to drive and support economic growth An ambitious plan to unleash the economic and cultural potential of the Oxford-Cambridge Arc, to transform it into one of the world’s premier growth corridors and a world-leader in sustainability, has been announced today (18 February 2021) by Housing Minister Rt Hon Christopher Pincher. The spatial framework plan w...

Martin De Ruyter/Stuff A survey shows public support for the region’s two councils to take a much stronger line on climate change. Opinion: An online survey conducted by the Nelson–Tasman Climate Forum has revealed overwhelming public support for Nelson City Council and Tasman District Council to take stronger action on climate change. The survey, which was promoted in a Stuff article and via social media and the Climate Forum newsletter, was undertaken to provide climate change feedback on NCC’s draft Whakamahere Whakatu - Nelson Plan and TDC’s draft Aorere ki uta, Aorere ki tai - ...

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Loading video... VIDEO: An animation showing how managing crab and lobster catches could offer long-term benefits to fishermen and the environment view more  Credit: University of Plymouth The UK's commercial fishing industry is currently experiencing a number of serious challenges. However, a study by the University of Plymouth has found that managing the density of crab and lobster pots at an optimum level increases the quality of catch, benefits the marine environment and makes the industry more sustainable in the long term. Published today in Scientific Reports, a journal publishe...