Results for "peatlands"
- The National Peatland Action Programme
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Learning resources: Peatlands
Peatlands are critical to our and other species survival and are amongst the most carbon-rich ecosystems on Earth. Find our more with our range of learning resources.
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Assessing coastal squeeze
Guidance for developers on assessing the impacts of coastal squeeze
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Managing sediment: marine coastal and estuarine
Information for developers on how to manage sediment sustainably
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Mapping environmental considerations for marine planning
A spatial tool for marine planners
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Terms used in Wales for marine and coastal enhancement
Our guidance on the terms we use in Wales for marine and coastal enhancement to support clearer discussion around these activities
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Core principles for including restoration or enhancement in a marine or coastal development proposal
We have five core principles for planners considering enhancement as part of a development proposal
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Marine mammals: assessing the effects of auditory injury from underwater noise for environmental assessments
You will need to assess the effects of auditory injury on marine mammals if your marine development activity generates underwater noise
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Harbour porpoise: assessing the effect from underwater noise on their behaviour
You will need to assess the effects of disturbance to harbour porpoise if your marine development activity generates underwater noise
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Tidal lagoon development in Wales: information to support environmental assessments
An overview of the key environmental implications of tidal lagoon development in Wales
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Marine cabling activities in Wales: information to support environmental assessments
An overview of the key environmental implications of marine cabling activities in Wales
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- Consolidation and review of environmental permit for Chirk 'Kronospan' Particleboard factory
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22 Jul 2022
Satellite technology helping to restore peatlands in Wales -
27 Sept 2022
Experts gather in Aberystwyth to create lasting legacy for peatlands -
08 Feb 2023
Art and science combine to highlight the importance of peatlandsAs part of a project exploring the relationship between science and the arts, a North Wales artist is working to create a ‘carbon-storing’ sculpture highlighting some of Anglesey’s most important natural features.
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05 Dec 2025
High-er Five for peatland!An ambitious plan to support peatland restoration in Wales over the next five years has been unveiled by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) on World Soil Day (5/12/25).
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04 Apr 2022
New map of Welsh peatlands launched, with grant scheme to drive conservationWales’ precious peatlands can now be seen on a new map that will track how the habitat recovers through conservation action over coming years.
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23 Sept 2020
Volunteer and get involved in peatland restoration