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Dipterists Digest
Dipterists Digest 2019 Vol. 26 No. 1 Cover illustration: Eliozeta pellucens (Fallén, 1820), male (Tachinidae) . PORTUGAL: Póvoa Dão, Silgueiros, Viseu, N 40º 32' 59.81" / W 7º 56' 39.00", 10 June 2011, leg. Jorge Almeida (photo by Chris Raper). The first British record of this species is reported in the article by Ivan Perry (pp. 61-62). Dipterists Digest Vol. 26 No. 1 Second Series 2019 th Published 28 June 2019 Published by ISSN 0953-7260 Dipterists Digest Editor Peter J. Chandler, 606B Berryfield Lane, Melksham, Wilts SN12 6EL (E-mail: [email protected]) Editorial Panel Graham Rotheray Keith Snow Alan Stubbs Derek Whiteley Phil Withers Dipterists Digest is the journal of the Dipterists Forum . It is intended for amateur, semi- professional and professional field dipterists with interests in British and European flies. All notes and papers submitted to Dipterists Digest are refereed. Articles and notes for publication should be sent to the Editor at the above address, and should be submitted with a current postal and/or e-mail address, which the author agrees will be published with their paper. Articles must not have been accepted for publication elsewhere and should be written in clear and concise English. Contributions should be supplied either as E-mail attachments or on CD in Word or compatible formats. The scope of Dipterists Digest is: - the behaviour, ecology and natural history of flies; - new and improved techniques (e.g. collecting, rearing etc.); - the conservation of flies; - reports from the Diptera Recording Schemes, including maps; - records and assessments of rare or scarce species and those new to regions, countries etc.; - local faunal accounts and field meeting results, especially if accompanied by ecological or natural history interpretation; - descriptions of species new to science; - notes on identification and deletions or amendments to standard key works and checklists. -
Covanta Rookery Pit Incinerator - Reference No EPR/WP3234DY/A001
Covanta Rookery Pit Incinerator - Reference No EPR/WP3234DY/A001 Dear Sirs I am writing to you on behalf of Bedfordshire Against Covanta Incinerator (BACI) - A coalition of Residents, Parish & Borough Councillors and Action Groups members who are proactively expressing their concern and - where appropriate - protesting against the Covanta Incinerator at Rookery Pit. There is a great deal of public interest in this development as demonstrated by the following: 3,626 people have signed our petition located at https://www.gopetition.com/petitions/stop-covanta- building-an-efw-incinerator-plant.html - paper copy available if requested in writing Our Facebook group member numbers are currently 1,448 Our website has received 8,287 visits since its launch in November 2016 We believe that a permit should not be granted by the Environment Agency to Covanta to operate an Incineration Plant to be located at Rookery Pit South, Bedfordshire. There are a great many factors involved in this development the Environment Agency must take into consideration. These include: Covanta as an operator, Veolia as a supplier, the time elapsed since planning approval, the local area weather issues, the local area impacts, impacts further afield, Greenhouse Gases impact/Carbon Budget and Government Policies. Since the Covanta Incinerator received planning permission in 2011 there have been a number of new and updated Governmental and EU policies regarding the Environment that will have significance in this permit decision. These include (but are not limited to) - Natural Environment White Paper, the England Biodiversity Strategy, Water for Life, the Waste Policy Review, the National Climate Change Adaptation Programme, the revised EU air quality standards and the Green Book: valuation of energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. -
Durham E-Theses
Durham E-Theses Ecological Changes in the British Flora WALKER, KEVIN,JOHN How to cite: WALKER, KEVIN,JOHN (2009) Ecological Changes in the British Flora, Durham theses, Durham University. Available at Durham E-Theses Online: http://etheses.dur.ac.uk/121/ Use policy The full-text may be used and/or reproduced, and given to third parties in any format or medium, without prior permission or charge, for personal research or study, educational, or not-for-prot purposes provided that: • a full bibliographic reference is made to the original source • a link is made to the metadata record in Durham E-Theses • the full-text is not changed in any way The full-text must not be sold in any format or medium without the formal permission of the copyright holders. Please consult the full Durham E-Theses policy for further details. Academic Support Oce, Durham University, University Oce, Old Elvet, Durham DH1 3HP e-mail: [email protected] Tel: +44 0191 334 6107 http://etheses.dur.ac.uk Ecological Changes in the British Flora Kevin John Walker B.Sc., M.Sc. School of Biological and Biomedical Sciences University of Durham 2009 This thesis is submitted in candidature for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy Dedicated to Terry C. E. Wells (1935-2008) With thanks for the help and encouragement so generously given over the last ten years Plate 1 Pulsatilla vulgaris , Barnack Hills and Holes, Northamptonshire Photo: K.J. Walker Contents ii Contents List of tables vi List of figures viii List of plates x Declaration xi Abstract xii 1. -
Annual Report and Accounts 2017-2018
The Wildlife Trust BCN Annual Report and Accounts 2017-2018 Some of this year’s highlights ___________________________________________________ 3 Chairman’s Introduction _______________________________________________________ 5 Strategic Report Our Five Year Plan: Better for Wildlife by 2020 _____________________________________ 6 Delivery: Wildlife Conservation __________________________________________________ 7 Delivery: Nene Valley Living Landscape _________________________________________________ 8 Delivery: Great Fen Living Landscape __________________________________________________ 10 Delivery: North Chilterns Chalk Living Landscape ________________________________________ 12 Delivery: Ouse Valley Living Landscape ________________________________________________ 13 Delivery: Living Landscapes we are maintaining & responsive on ____________________________ 14 Delivery: Beyond our living landscapes _________________________________________________ 16 Local Wildlife Sites _________________________________________________________________ 17 Planning __________________________________________________________________________ 17 Monitoring and Research ____________________________________________________________ 18 Local Environmental Records Centres __________________________________________________ 19 Land acquisition and disposal _______________________________________________________ 20 Land management for developers _____________________________________________________ 21 Reaching out - People Closer to Nature __________________________________________ -
PSOCOPTERA – BARKFLIES by Alan R
NEGLECTED INSECTS IN BEDFORDSHIRE Beds Natural History Society Conference PSOCOPTERA – BARKFLIES by Alan R. Outen & Ian K. Dawson PSOCOPTERA Barkflies and Booklice (also sometimes referred to as Psocids) Small insects (1.5 – 7mm) with a domed postclypeus (the area at the front of the head between antennae and mouth); long filiform antennae; simple wing venation with two ‘triangular’ cells at tip of forewing; tendency to run rather than fly. Winged barkflies usually hold their wings tent-wise over their abdomens like miniature lacewings. These species can be confused with Psyllids but can be distinguished by gently touching them – psyllids jump away, barkflies don’t. Stenopsocus immaculatus – a common species in Beds. Note the strongly domed postclypeus and long filiform antennae Barkflies - Variations on a theme Some species don’t have full-sized (macropterous) wings but have them much reduced (brachypterous) or absent (apterous). They can be confused with springtails (which however will jump away when touched). Cerobasis guestfalica has been Embidopsocus enderleini recorded from several Beds sites An uncommon species not (yet) found in Beds Available Resources • Excellent British Barkflies website which via the gallery has been brilliant in facilitating identification of this group making them accessible to all. • 2005 RES Handbook is also very good. • Keith Alexander who runs the National Recording Scheme is very helpful. Graphopsocus cruciatus – a common and distinctive Bedfordshire species THE 2005 RES handbook is also excellent with keys that are much easier to follow than many mycological ones ! …….. A Stereo zoom binocular microscope is very useful though not essential ….. …….It is remarkable what can be achieved with the aid of digital photography !! Stenopsocus immaculatus PSOCOPTERA – BARKFLIES 98 British spp in total of which 69 live outdoors, the rest are synanthropic. -
Indicators of Sustainable Development in Bedfordshire 2008
The Natural Environment Indicators of sustainable development in Bedfordshire - May 2008 A report prepared by Sue Raven of the Greensand Trust for Bedfordshire County Council Contents Introduction Summary 1. Update of selected Bedfordshire indicators A. River and canal water quality Indicator 1: Percentage of length of rivers and canals of good quality Indicator 2: Percentage of length of rivers and canals of high nutrient status B. Condition of important wildlife and geological sites Indicator 4: Area of Sites of Special Scientific Interest and % in favourable condition Indicator 5: Area of County Wildlife Sites, % monitored and % in favourable condition C. Condition of the wider countryside Indicator 9: Populations of wild birds 2. NI 197 – Improved local biodiversity – proportion of Local Sites where positive conservation management has been or is being implemented 3. Review of national core biodiversity indicator within Local Development Framework Annual Monitoring Reports Acknowledgments Appendices A – Environment Agency General Quality Assurance Scheme B1 - Condition data for Bedfordshire SSSIs B2 - Condition data for Bedfordshire CWSs C – NI 197 baseline data D – Extracts from local Annual Monitoring Reports Introduction In 2001 the Greensand Trust was commissioned to investigate and develop a set of indicators which would give a broad picture of the health of the natural environment of Bedfordshire. Baseline data for an initial set of indicators was produced in 2003; wherever possible results were given at district as well as county level. This indicator set has been updated and reported on regularly since then. The introduction of a new national biodiversity indicator for local authorities has prompted a reporting round more promptly then would otherwise have been the case to allow local authorities to report as necessary. -
Upper Ouse and Bedford Ouse Abstraction Licensing Strategy
Upper Ouse and Bedford Ouse abstraction licensing strategy A strategy to manage water resources sustainably 227_10_SD01 version 7 8 May 2017 We are the Environment Agency. We protect and improve the environment. Acting to reduce the impacts of a changing climate on people and wildlife is at the heart of everything we do. We reduce the risks to people, properties and businesses from flooding and coastal erosion. We protect and improve the quality of water, making sure there is enough for people, businesses, agriculture and the environment. Our work helps to ensure people can enjoy the water environment through angling and navigation. We look after land quality, promote sustainable land management and help protect and enhance wildlife habitats. And we work closely with businesses to help them comply with environmental regulations. We can’t do this alone. We work with government, local councils, businesses, civil society groups and communities to make our environment a better place for people and wildlife. Published by: Environment Agency Further copies of this report are available Horizon House, Deanery Road, from our publications catalogue: Bristol BS1 5AH www.gov.uk/government/publications Email: [email protected] or our National Customer Contact Centre: www.gov.uk/environment-agency T: 03708 506506 Email: [email protected]. © Environment Agency 2017 All rights reserved. This document may be reproduced with prior permission of the Environment Agency. 2 of 23 Contents Contents .....................................................................................................................................3 1. About the licensing strategy ..................................................................................................4 2. Water resource availability of the Upper Ouse and Bedford Ouse ALS ...............................4 2.1. Resource availability ..........................................................................................................4 2.2. -
Mid Bedfordshire Green Infrastructure Plan
Contents Foreword 4 Acknowledgements 5 Executive Summary 6 1.0 Introduction 10 1.1 Need for the Plan 10 1.2 Policy Background 11 1.3 What is Green Infrastructure? 12 1.4 Aim & Objectives 13 2.0 Context 14 2.1 Environmental context 14 2.2 Growth context 15 3.0 The Plan Preparation Process 18 3.1 Baseline Review 18 3.2 Stakeholder & Community Consultation 19 3.3 Integration Process 20 3.4 The Green Infrastructure Network 20 3.5 Project Lists 21 4.0 Network Area Descriptions and Project List 24 4.1 Forest of Marston Vale 24 4.2 The Ivel Valley 29 4.3 The Greensand Ridge 33 4.4 The Flit Valley 34 4.5 The Southern Clay Ridge and Vale 35 4.6 The Chilterns 36 5.0 Implementation 38 5.1 Introduction 38 5.2 Project Prioritisation 38 5.3 Delivering through the Planning System 38 5.4 Agriculture & Forestry 40 5.5 Local Communities 40 5.6 Partner Organisations 40 5.7 Funding 41 5.8 Monitoring & Review 41 6.0 Landscape 43 7.0 Historic Environment 57 8.0 Biodiversity 64 9.0 Accessible Greenspace 77 10.0 Access Routes 86 Appendices 96 1 Bedfordshire and Luton Green Infrastructure Consortium Members 97 2 Existing GI Assets on Base Maps 98 3 Themes Leaders 99 4 Workshop Results and Attendees 100 5 Potential Criteria for Prioritising GI Projects 126 6 Landscape 128 Appendix 6a – Table of Valued Landmarks, Views and Sites Appendix 6b – Condition of Landscape Character Areas 7 Historic Environment 131 Appendix 7a Historic Environment Character Areas in Mid Bedfordshire 8 Accessible Greenspace 140 8a. -
BEDFORD OUSE (Lower Reaches) ENVIRONMENT OVERVIEW JUNE
EA-fnoCUftrJ L C A ^ S C>f k. 6 E n v ir o n m e n t A g e n c y BEDFORD OUSE (Lower Reaches) ENVIRONMENT OVERVIEW JUNE 1999 @ E n v i r o n m e n t A g e n c y ENVIRONMENT AGENCY ANGLIAN REGION CENTRAL AREA NATIONAL LIBRARY & BROMHOLME LANE INFORMATION SERVICE BRAMPTON HUNTINGDON ANGLIAN REGION CAMBS Kingfisher House, Goldhay Way, PEI8 8NE Orton Goldhay, Peterborough PE 2 5ZR • L. i This book is due for return on or before the last date shown below. •Z < V 7 /< ? 2 _ Don Gresswell Ltd., London, N21 Cat. No. 1208 DG 02242/71 ENVIRONMENT AGENCY 007685 L“£r-Pi P r- Contents Page Preface ,i Viewpoint 1: Environmental Resources 1.1 Water Resources 1.1 1.1.1 Natural Forces 1.1 1.1.2 Societal Influences 1.4 1.1.3 Abstractions and Removals & Uses, Releases and Discharges 1.5 1.1.4 Illegal Practices 1.10 1.2 Habitat 1.12 1.2.1 Natural Forces 1.21 1.2.2 Societal Influences 1.21 1.2.3 Abstractions and Removals 1.23 1.2.4 Uses, Releases and Discharges 1.24 1.2.5 Waste Arisings and Disposal 1.24 1.2.6 Illegal Practices 1.24 Viewpoint 2: Flood Defence & Land Use Flood Defence 2.1 2.1.1 Natural Forces 2.1 2.1.2 Societal Influences 2.4 2.1.3 Uses, Releases and Discharges 2.8 2.1.4 Waste Arisings and Disposal 2.10 2.1.5 Illegal Practices 2.10 Agriculture 2.11 2.2.1 Natural Forces 2.11 2.2.2 Societal Influences 2.11 2.2.3 Abstractions and Removals 2.17 2.2.4 Uses, Releases and Discharges 2.18 2.2.5 Waste Arisings and Disposal 2.18 2.2.6 Illegal Practices 2.19 Development 2.r<j 2.3.1 Natural Forces 2.20 2.3.2 Societal Influences 2.22 2.3.3 Abstractions -
Indicator 7 Area of Organic Holdings Indicator 8 Area of Woodland Within Woodland Grant Scheme Indicator 9 Populations of Wild Birds
cover.qxp 1/11/06 12:52 pm Page 1 The Greensand Trust The Forest Office, Maulden Wood Haynes West End, Bedfordshire MK45 3QT Tel: 01234 743666 Fax: 01234 743699 email: [email protected] The Natural Environment www.greensandtrust.org Indicators of sustainable development in Bedfordshire - July 2006 A report prepared by Sue Raven of the Greensand Trust for Bedfordshire County Council Registered in England 3702419 Registered Charity 1077055 Contents Introduction Summary A. River and canal water quality Indicator 1 Percentage of length of rivers and canals of good quality Indicator 2 Percentage of length of rivers and canals of high nutrient status Indicator 3 Distribution of otters B. Condition of important wildlife and geological sites Indicator 4 Area of Sites of Special Scientific Interest and % in favourable condition Indicator 5 Area of County Wildlife Sites, % monitored and % in favourable condition C. Condition of the wider countryside Indicator 6 Area of land under Stewardship agreements Indicator 7 Area of organic holdings Indicator 8 Area of woodland within Woodland Grant Scheme Indicator 9 Populations of wild birds D. Access to the countryside Indicator 10 Area of publicly accessible land managed for nature conservation per 1000 people Acknowledgements Appendices Appendix 1.1 Environment Agency General Quality Assurance Scheme Appendix 1.2 Environment Agency guidelines for the use of EA data Appendix 2.1 Condition data for Bedfordshire SSSIs Appendix 2.2 Condition data for Bedfordshire CWSs Appendix 3 Sites managed for nature conservation with public access in Bedfordshire Introduction In 2001 the Greensand Trust was commissioned to investigate and develop a set of indicators which would give a broad picture of the health of the natural environment of Bedfordshire. -
Area a Assessments
Central Bedfordshire Council www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk Appendix A: Area A Assessments Central Bedfordshire Council Local Plan Initial Settlements Capacity Study CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL LOCAL PLAN: INITIAL SETTLEMENTS CAPACITY STUDY Appendix IIA- Area A-Initial Settlement Capacity Assessment Contents Table AMPTHILL ................................................................................................................... 1 ASPLEY GUISE ............................................................................................................ 7 ASPLEY HEATH ......................................................................................................... 13 BARTON-LE-CLAY.................................................................................................... 18 BILLINGTON ............................................................................................................. 23 CADDINGTON ......................................................................................................... 27 DUNSTABLE .............................................................................................................. 32 EATON BRAY ........................................................................................................... 38 EGGINGTON ........................................................................................................... 43 EVERSHOLT (CHURCHEND) ..................................................................................... 48 FLITWICK ................................................................................................................. -
Volume 2: Full Reviews of Reports
OUSE WASHES LITERATURE REVIEW VOLUME 2: FULL REVIEWS OF REPORTS May 2015 Mere Oak Ecology Mere Oak Farm Rowley Westbury Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 9RY T. 01743 891492 [email protected] OUSE WASHES LITERATURE REVIEW VOLUME 2 FULL REVIEWS OF REPORTS May 2015 Mere Oak Ecology Mere Oak Farm Rowley Westbury Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 9RY T. 01743 891492 [email protected] 1 CONTENTS 1. ENGLISH NATURE, 1993. THE OUSE WASHES MANAGEMENT STRATEGY; INTRODUCTORY PAPER. LAMBERT, S.J.J. ............................................................................................................ 1 2. LAMBERT, S.J.J. UNDATED (1994?). OUSE WASHES MANAGEMENT STRATEGY – MANAGEMENT OF WOODY VEGETATION. ENGLISH NATURE. ............................................... 7 3. REPORT NO 49. RAMSAR ADVISORY MISSION (RAM) OUSE WASHES RAMSAR SITE, UNITED KINGDOM. 5-8 NOVEMBER 2001. ROEL POSTHOORN, ECKHART KUIJKEN & TOBIAS SALATHÉ ................................................................................................................................................. 8 4. CATHCART, R. 2001. EFFECTS OF NUTRIENT LOADING ON DITCH FAUNS AND FLORA IN THE OUSE WASHES: CURRENT IMPACTS AND POTENTIAL MITIGATION. INTERIM REPORT. ....... 16 5. CATHCART, R. 2002. EFFECTS OF NUTRIENT LOADING ON THE DITCH FLORA OF THE OUSE WASHES: CURRENT IMPACTS AND POTENTIAL MITIGATION. UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE M.Phil. .................................................................................................................................... 17 6. OUSE WASHES WATER LEVEL