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Using an ecological understanding of farmland to reconcile nature conservation requirements, EU agriculture policy and world trade agreements.

Published online: 06 Apr 1999

Authors: Bignal, E. M.

Content type: Conference paper; Journal article

The reasons behind the recent trend in the EU for environmental objectives to be incorporated into agriculture policy are reviewed. Environmental paym...

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Agri-environment schemes and their contribution to the conservation of biodiversity in England.

Published online: 06 Apr 1999

Authors: Ovenden, G. N. & Swash, A. R. H. & Smallshire, D.

Content type: Conference paper; Journal article

Agri-environment schemes were first launched in England, UK, in 1987. A number of schemes are now operated by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries a...

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A global strategy for the conservation and use of coconut genetic resources 2018-2028.

Published online: 31 Oct 2018

Authors: Bourdeix, R. & Prades, A.

Content type: Miscellaneous

This compilation comprises 4 chapters, which introduces the background context and rationale for a new global strategy for the conservation and use of...

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Alternative strategies for enhancement of fish stocks.

Published online: 25 May 2016

Authors: Welcomme, R. & Funge-Smith, S. & Halls, A. & Cowx, I.

Content type: Bulletin article; Conference paper

The factors to be considered on whether there is a need to stock a fishery resource, the environmental impacts of stocking and habitat restoration to ...

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Indicators on terrestrial and marine protected areas: methodology and results for OECD and G20 countries.

Published online: 11 Apr 2018

Authors: Mackie, A. & Sentier, S. & Haščič, I. & Linster, M.

Content type: Bulletin

This paper details a methodology for calculating the extent of terrestrial and marine protected areas recorded in the World Database on Protected Area...

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Drought characterization and management in Central Asia region and Turkey.

Published online: 23 Aug 2017

Authors: Patrick, E.

Content type: Bulletin

The report assesses the occurrence and impacts of drought, the current policies underlying drought management as well as the mitigation measures and r...

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A framework for assessing the biodiversity and fishery aspects of marine reserves.

Published online: 05 Aug 2009

Authors: Levin, P. S. & Kaplan, I. & Grober-Dunsmore, R. & Chittaro, P. M. & Oyamada, S. & Andrews, K. & Mangel, M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Resource management agencies are often charged with managing natural resources for economic and social goals, while also protecting and conserving bio...

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Further greening, broadening: towards an effective contribution of the European agricultural and nature management policy on green issues.

Published online: 17 Jan 2018

Authors: Doorn, A. van & Westerink, J. & Nieuwenhuizen, W. & Melman, D. & Schrijver, R. & Breman, B.

Content type: Bulletin

This report explores in what way greening and enhancing sustainability of agriculture could be best supported within the CAP: by greening of direct pa...

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The CAP after 2020: outline for a redesign.

Published online: 12 Apr 2017

Authors: Vogelzang, T. & Berkhout, P. & Doorn, A. van & Jongeneel, R. & Poppe, K. & Smit, B. & Terluin, I.

Content type: Miscellaneous

The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) has undergone many changes in the last fifty years. It has added a variety of new objectives including the manage...

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NatureScot research report 1286 - seagrass restoration in Scotland - handbook and guidance.

Published online: 10 Oct 2022

Published by: UK, NatureScot

Authors: Kent, F. & Lilley, R. & Unsworth, R. & Cunningham, S. & Begg, T. & Boulcott, P. & Jeorrett, C. & Horsburgh, R. & Michelotti, M.

Content type: Reports

This handbook has been developed by NatureScot in collaboration with Scottish Government (Marine Scotland) and Project Seagrass to inform and guide po...

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