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2006 01 The Dynamic Severn: Points of View - Chris Wooldridge, Cariff Univers...

This document summarizes a forum on the dynamic Severn Estuary in the UK. It discusses the estuary from various perspectives including its shoreline, offshore environment, wildlife, history and future challenges. It emphasizes the importance of partnership and integrated management of the estuary to address issues like climate change, legislation, and sustainable development. The Severn Estuary Partnership is presented as key to delivering policy, protecting the landscape and seascape, managing change, and championing sustainable development of the estuary.

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Profile: Claire Sweeney has worked in the Environmental Sector for 18 years and is currently Environment Consents Manager for Network Rail’s Greater West Programme, which includes the Great West Mainline Electrification Scheme and associated works. She has worked for Network Rail delivering environmental management and environmental consents for 5 years. Delivering Sustainable Network Rail Improvement Schemes for the benefit of Severn Estuary Stakeholders My presentation will give an overview of the Network Rail Improvement Schemes underway currently and planned in the region and some examples of how Network Rail is managing the environmental impacts associated with these works. Additional links: Network Rail website: www.networkrail.co.uk Contact details: Claire Sweeney Email: claire.sweeney@networkrail.co.uk

Alex Bellisario - Citizan in the Severn

Profile: Alex is the CITiZAN Archaeologist for Outreach in Portsmouth, based in the Nautical Archaeology Society offices. She, along with her colleague, works to train new and existing archaeological groups on how to identify, record and monitor archaeology and work to raise awareness of coastal heritage to local communities. CITiZAN in the Severn As coastal archaeologists we face processes which are destructive to archaeology but cannot be protected against. The coastal zone does not, and cannot be afforded the protection that terrestrial archaeology, or even maritime archaeology to a certain degree, enjoys. When looking at Historic Environment Records the coast often looks sparse, we have thousands of records which have been identified through development archaeology but coastal development is very limited, for obvious reasons. So how do we work to identify and record an archaeological resource which is unquantified, fragile, constantly eroding and spans thousands of miles? The CITIZAN (Coastal and Intertidal Zone Archaeological Network) project aims to do just this, with its three regional teams covering hundreds of miles each and working in environments from low lying estuaries to granite cliffs. This presentation will look at the recording of complex archaeological sites in the diverse coastal zone, focusing on the use of new technologies and their accessibility with a focus on our work in the Severn Estuary. Contact details: Alex Bellisario CITiZAN Fort Cumberland Portsmouth PO4 9LD Tel: +44 (0)7817 386199 Email: ABellisario@mola.org.uk

2006 09 10,000 Years of Change, Richard Brunning

The document summarizes the work of the Severn Estuary Levels Research Committee from 1991-2005. The committee was made up of amateurs and professionals from universities, local authorities, heritage organizations, and archaeological contractors. Their goals were to coordinate, promote, and disseminate research on the archaeology of the Severn Estuary region, and to provide an academic overview of archaeological and environmental research. Over the years, they produced annual reports, conferences, publications, and field meetings to share knowledge about sites dating back 10,000 years that have been uncovered throughout the estuary.

2006 08 Tidal Severn Flood Risk Management Strategy and Avonmouth Scheme - Ni...

This document discusses strategic approaches to flood defence and coastal protection. It recommends adopting long-term strategic plans, such as Shoreline Management Plans (SMPs) and Tiered Strategic Studies (TSSs), to help with decision making and investment. SMPs provide a framework for sustainable coastal defence policies over 50 years, while TSSs identify flood risks, options, and preferred solutions with implementation plans. Both align with the government's "Making Space for Water" initiative, which also supports catchment-wide and shoreline-wide strategic approaches.

2006 07 Avonmouth Renewable Energy Project - Patrick Kearon, The Bristol Port...

The Bristol Port Company proposed erecting 3 wind turbines at their site in Avonmouth Dock to supply up to 75% of the port's electricity from renewable sources. An environmental assessment found the optimal turbine location had low visual and wildlife impacts. While some increased visibility was found from nearby villages, mitigation measures ensured no major adverse effects. The project would make a significant contribution to the UK's renewable energy targets while reducing CO2 emissions. Construction was planned to begin in 2006.

2006 05 Severn Estuary Perspective - Roger Wade, Environment Agency

This document discusses the potential impacts of climate change on the Severn Estuary region. It outlines direct impacts such as increased flood risk and coastal erosion as well as impacts to habitats and water resources. Indirect impacts include effects on renewable energy production, aggregates dredging, and tourism. Specific concerns mentioned include increased flood damage by 2080, coastal erosion under high emissions scenarios, changes in bird and fish populations, effects on water resources like salt water ingress and dredging costs, and pressures from aggregate dredging and housing demand.

2006 04 Regional Perspective - Sarah Hendell-Blackford, SW Climate Change Imp...

Climate Change: Implications for the South West is a document about observed and predicted climate change in the South West region of England. It discusses how the South West Climate Change Impacts Partnership (SWCCIP) was established in 2001 to investigate, inform, and advise on the impacts of climate change in the region. The partnership includes key regional stakeholders. The document also summarizes anticipated changes for the region, including warmer and drier summers and milder and wetter winters by the 2050s and 2080s.

2006 03 National Predictions - David Woolf, National Oceanographic Centre

This document summarizes the key effects of climate change from a national and marine perspective. It discusses how global warming is causing temperature increases and sea level rise. It also explains how climate change could alter weather patterns through changes in atmospheric conditions like the North Atlantic Oscillation. The document raises the possibility of a collapse in the Atlantic thermohaline circulation and the combined impacts of greenhouse gases and such a collapse, including additional sea level rise and temperature changes. The summary concludes that global warming presents risks like sea level rise and increased storminess that could impact coastal defenses, offshore engineering, and renewable energy.

2006 02 Intergrated Management and the Severn Estuary - Peter Burbridge, Newc...

This document discusses integrated coastal management for the Severn Estuary in the UK. It provides background on the evolution of coastal management approaches. It then discusses some of the key issues facing coastal management, including climate change, shoreline management, and changing economic and land use patterns. It also describes how coastal partnerships in the UK have helped advance integrated planning, though continued funding is a challenge. The document concludes that fully implementing integrated coastal management for the Severn Estuary will take time and determination, and the process will need to be driven locally given the lack of a clear national policy framework.

2007 09 The Severn Bridges - Andrew Hewett, Severn Bridges Visitor Centre

2007 08 Public Engagement with Tidal Power Options - Mervyn Bramley, Universi...

This document summarizes a presentation given on public engagement with tidal power options in the Severn Estuary. It discusses that several neutral organizations are promoting public understanding of tidal power development in the estuary. It outlines the complex decision-making process involved and the next steps, which include a report on UK tidal power due in September 2007. It emphasizes the need to increase public engagement from an informational level to an involvement level, including presenting options to the public, facilitating discussion, and addressing public concerns. The document proposes organizing major public forums to discuss issues and engaging stakeholders to support public understanding of tidal power development in the Severn Estuary.

2007 07 Working Together for Coastal Planning - Tim Stojanovic, EU Corepoint ...

This document discusses strategic coastal planning and policy integration around the Severn Estuary. It outlines the purpose of strategic environmental assessments (SEA) in evaluating the environmental impacts of development plans near coastal areas. The SEA process assesses plans and policies to ensure sustainable development and improved environmental outcomes through identifying issues, consulting stakeholders, evaluating alternatives and monitoring impacts.

2007 06 Climate Change Research Advisory Group - Rhoda Ballinger, Cardiff Uni...

The document discusses the development of a Severn Climate Change Research Advisory Group (RAG). It summarizes preliminary research on climate change impacts in the Severn Estuary region. This included a workshop with researchers and policymakers to identify priority areas of research. Key priorities included downscaling climate change assessments and mapping assets at risk. The document proposes the formation of a RAG to better link researchers and policymakers. It would prioritize research, increase access to existing research, and translate findings for public use. Future plans include establishing a steering group and holding additional workshops.

2007 04 Newport Wetlands Centre - Sue Rice, Countryside Council for Wales

The Newport Wetlands Environmental Education and Visitor Centre Project aimed to (1) provide habitat to sustain nationally important numbers of waterfowl species and become eligible for designation as a protected area, (2) include classrooms, meeting rooms, offices, and facilities for visitors and volunteers to interact with staff and learn about the reserve, and (3) encourage visitors to explore the outdoor spaces through activities like pond dipping and bug hunting while also providing viewing facilities. Funding came from multiple sources including European, Welsh, and environmental organization funds.

2007 01 Working Together through the Severn Estuary Partnership and Forum - N...

2008 08 A Blast from the Past Peter Kavanagh, Severn Estuary Fisherman's Asso...

2008 07 Wild Spaces and Places Dave Paynter, WWT Slimbridge

This document contains charts and maps about bird populations and habitat changes at the WWT Slimbridge Reserve over several decades. It shows population counts and breeding records for several species such as white-fronted geese, wigeon, teal, lapwing, golden plover, and redshank. The charts indicate patterns of increasing and decreasing populations for different species over time. Maps show changes in grazing distribution for white-fronted geese from 1984/1985 to 2000/2001, which may reflect responses to broad climate changes at the reserve.

2008 06 Tale of a Tunnel Geoff Ballinger, BBC Wales