Policy Briefs
Our topical Policy Briefs bring together the ecological evidence on key policy topics in a clear, digestible form.
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For more information on a topic, to speak to relevant experts or to suggest a future topic, contact Brendan Costelloe, Policy Manager.
BES Report: The Impact of Extreme Events on Freshwater Ecosystems
Full Report
June 2013
(7 MB pdf)
This comprehensive Ecological Issues report considers the ecological impacts of extreme weather events, especially flooding, and the potential for natural flood management approaches to deliver benefits for both people and biodiversity.
BES Scottish Policy Brief: The Impact of Extreme Events on Freshwater Ecosystems
Executive Summary for Scotland
June 2013
(1 MB pdf)
This policy brief considers the ecological impacts of extreme weather events, especially flooding, and the potential for natural flood management approaches to deliver benefits for both people and biodiversity.
This version of the brief includes Scottish case studies.
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