WebRSPB Scotland is celebrating the news of two new marine Special Protection Areas (SPAs) in Orkney. Protections like these are needed now more than ever as we face a nature and climate emergency. The announcement means plans for developments and activities in the areas, North Orkney and Scapa Flow, must consider potential harm to … Web30 de mar. de 2024 · North Norfolk Coast Special Protection Area (UK9009031) Formal Orfordness – Shingle Street Special Area of Conservation (UK0014780) Formal Outer Thames Estuary Special Protection...
Noup Cliffs Nature Reserve, Westray, Orkney Islands - The RSPB
Web10 de dez. de 2024 · This report describes a shore and boat-based survey in winter 2024/18 of eight species of waterfowl within the Scapa Flow proposed Special Protection Area … WebIt provides protection to 14 vulnerable habitats and species, including the Leafscale gulper shark, Orange roughy and Portuguese dogfish. Ten of these habitats and species have … tax allowance for working from home 22/23
Proposed SPA digital aerial bird surveys take flight over Orkney
Web11 de out. de 2024 · To protect these birds and the rich feeding grounds and sheltered waters on which they depend, Scapa Flow and the inshore marine waters to the north of the Orkney Mainland are currently being... Web14 de abr. de 2024 · Since the Orkney Nature Festival began in 2013, thousands of people have enjoyed over 200 different events across the islands. The festival is coordinated by … WebUnder the Birds Directive Member States select the most suitable sites and designate them directly as Special Protection Areas (SPAs).These sites then automatically become part of the Natura 2000 network.. The identification and delimitation of SPAs must be entirely based on scientific criteria. such as ‘1% of the population of listed vulnerable species’ or … tax allowance for working from home 2022/23