Chris Young

The ialeUK Annual Review will be held on Wednesday 7th September 2016 during the ialeUK annual conference, this year being held at the University of Reading. The Annual Review will follow-on from the plenaries and symposia to be held on the day and is open to all current members of ialeUK. Find out what we have been doing over the year, meet the committee, provide feed back or more information on how to get involved.

The Scottish Government has designated 30 new Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) aimed at safeguarding the most important habitats and species in Scotland’s seas.

The Uplands Evidence Review was undertaken to ensure that Natural England uses the most robust evidence available when formulating advice and taking decisions related to its work in the uplands.

UK nature is in trouble – that is the conclusion of a groundbreaking report published in late May by a coalition of 25 wildlife organisations, who together have compiled a stock take of our native species.

A new report, Valuing England’s National Parks, published by National Parks England shows the importance of National Parks not just as iconic landscapes and part of our national identity, but as thriving rural economies contributing to national prosperity and wellbeing through their special qualities.

As of 1st April 2013 a new body, Natural Resources Wales has taken over the functions previously carried out by Countryside Council for Wales. 

Plantlife have created a map of Important Plant Areas (or IPAs) which is now available on-line. 

An ecological network of marine protected areas is proposed for Scottish Seas.

Defra have proposed a new set of sustainable development indicators to measure progress towards meeting the Government's commitment to sustainable development.

As the conference season approaches in ialeUK we look forward to meeting up to discuss all matters landscape ecological (plus a few others no doubt). This year marks a few changes for us as some colleagues have decided to step down from the committee after years of sterling service.