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Severn Estuary Partnership Forum Introduction to LIFE N2K and IPENS LIFE+ Programmes: Delivering Improvements for the Severn Estuary Natura 2000 Site Natural Resources Wales Jennifer Kelly, Marine Co-ordinator [email protected]
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The Severn Estuary Forum is a key annual event in its eighth year and hosted by the Severn Estuary Partnership: an independent, estuary-wide initiative, involving all those interested in the management of the estuary, from planners to port authorities, fishermen to farmers. This year’s Forum was opened by the Lord Mayor of Gloucester and supported by CIWEM. It focussed on a number of diverse topics, including the upper estuary; renewable energy possibilities; a review of the Severn Estuary Flood Risk Management Strategy; an overview of the operations and maintenance of the Severn River Crossings; Local Enterprise Partnerships; The Bristol Deep Sea Container Terminal; proposals for a Severnside Airport and Fisheries amongst others. These engaging and exciting events are intended for all interested in learning about the latest research and policy developments dealing with the Severn Estuary and its future, and always guarantee a lively and informative day of presentations and talks. They offer a unique opportunity to learn from others, share ideas and participate in the management of the Severn Estuary.
Transcript of 2013 09 life n2 k & ipens - jennifer kelly
Severn Estuary Partnership Forum
Introduction to LIFE N2K and IPENS LIFE+ Programmes: Delivering Improvements for the
Severn Estuary Natura 2000 Site Natural Resources Wales
Jennifer Kelly, Marine Co-ordinator
• Severn Estuary Natura 2000 Site
• Introduction to the LIFE+ Programmes
• Improvement Plan & Opportunities
Introduction
LIFE+ is the EU’s financial instrument supporting environmental and nature conservation projects throughout the EU.
Natura 2000 (N2K) is an EU wide network of nature protection areas established under the 1992 Habitats Directive (SAC) and 1979 Birds Directive (SPA), designated for important features.
Introduction
LIFE+ Natura 2000 Programme for Wales (LIFE N2K) Natural Resources Wales
Improvement Programme for England’s Natura 2000 Sites (IPENS)LIFE+ Project Natural England in partnership with Environment Agency
Our natural treasures…
Aspirations of the Programmes
• Significant progress towards favourable condition.
• Facilitate improved delivery of management. • Obtain improved levels of funding.
• Integrate Natura 2000 into other financial instruments and policy areas.
• Identify key gaps in evidence and management.
• Gather best available knowledge and gain support from stakeholder representatives.
Severn Estuary Natura 2000 Site (European Marine Site)
SAC
EstuaryMudflats and sandflats (intertidal)Atlantic salt meadowsSandbanks (subtidal)Reefs (Sabellaria -biogenic)Sea lampreyRiver lampreyTwaite shad
SPA Internationally important numbers of passage & overwintering birds (and supporting habitats).
Ramsar Features overlap with SAC & SPA
SSSISaltmarsh; Reedbed; Intertidal mudflats; Vascular plants; Invertebrate assemblages; Grazing marsh; Aggregations of non-breeding birds.
Introduction to LIFE+ Programmes
LIFE N2K IPENSNatural Resources Wales Natural England in partnership with
Environment Agency
£1 million budget – 50% EU LIFE+, 50% Natural Resources Wales
£2.8 million budget - 50% EU LIFE+
September 2012 – December 2014 January 2013 – January 2015
7 members of staff 9 members of staff
Marine & Estuarine, Freshwater & Wetland, and Terrestrial environments and Species across Natura 2000 sites
Developing a new strategic approach for managing Natura 2000 sites in England and Wales.
What is involved?
Output PurposeLIFE N2K Timeframe
IPENS Timeframe
Gather evidence on issues and risks (pressures & threats) affecting Natura 2000 Sites
• Gather data/information to create a sound evidence base
Dec 2012 – Jun 2013
Dec 2012 – Jun 2013
Review and develop measures/mechanisms to address issues, and funding arrangements
• Identify appropriate ways of addressing issues and risks • Identify costings, funding sources and timeframes for action
Mar 2013 – Jan 2014
Mar 2013 – Feb 2014
What is involved?
Output Purpose LIFE N2K Timeframe
IPENS Timeframe
Produce Improvement Plans (for sites) and Theme Plans (for strategic issues)
• To present the information in useful formats for site users and strategic planners
Oct 2013 – Sep 2014
Oct 2013 – Dec 2014
Develop a functional IT tool to hold information
• Hold information on costings and funding sources • Improve how we generate reports on required actions
Developed throughout the programmes
Compile overall Implementation Plan (IPENS)/Strategic programme of Work for Wales (LIFE N2K)
• To draw together information to inform strategic decision making and large funding bids
Jul 2014 – Jan 2015
Apr 2014 – Mar 2015
Severn Estuary Improvement Plan
Improvement Plan for the Severn Estuary Natura 2000 site will be produced working with NRW which will identify:
– issues and risks (pressures & threats) impacting on
and/or threatening the condition of the site
– measures (actions & funding) to address them
– how much it will cost and potential funding sources
– key stakeholders who need to take action
Severn Estuary Improvement Plan
• Management scheme will be used
• Work closely with representatives
• Include both SAC and SPA features
Opportunities
• Improved management and strategic planning
• Better funding
• Integrated projects
Further information
• Websites
LIFE N2K: http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk/our-work/about-us/nrw-funded-projects/life-natura-2000- programme-wales
IPENS: http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/ipens2000
• Newsletters
• Output reports
• Workshops
• Meetings
Thank you for listening
