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Glasgow Times
2 days ago
- General
- Glasgow Times
Green light for A737 works with no full impact review
The Scottish Government has decided that resurfacing work on the A737, northwest of Paisley, can go ahead without needing the detailed assessment. To view the full public notice, go to Read more: Paisley football fan to bring Hampden atmosphere to life for visually-impaired fans Paisley teen's hospital volunteering fuels dream of being a doctor Hunt for answers after lorry crashes into bridge near M8 The decision follows a determination under the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984, which considers the potential environmental effects of public and private projects. The project has been classified as a "relevant project" under the Act, as it falls within Annex II of Directive 2011/92/EU, which deals with the environmental assessment of certain projects. However, the authorities have concluded that the resurfacing work will not have significant effects on the environment. This conclusion was reached after considering various factors, including the use of natural resources, waste production, potential pollution, and risks to human health. The authorities also considered the potential impact on areas protected under national legislation, such as the Black Cart Special Protection Area and the Inner Clyde RAMSAR site. The determination was made based on the results of an environmental screening assessment and an assessment under the Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Regulations 1994. The assessments concluded that there would be no significant effects on the Black Cart Special Protection Area, the Inner Clyde Special Protection Area, and the Inner Clyde RAMSAR site. The Record of Determination, dated April 22, 2025, contains more details about the decision. The main reasons for not requiring an environmental impact assessment are: the assessment under the 1994 regulations concluded there would be no significant effects on protected areas; there will be no impacts on the Black Cart Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Inner Clyde Site of Special Scientific Interest; and any potential impacts of the works are expected to be temporary, short-term, non-significant, and limited to the construction phase. The project has been designed to avoid or prevent significant adverse effects on the environment. Mitigation measures and best practices will be implemented to ensure no short-term or long-term significant negative impacts. Containment measures will be in place to prevent debris or pollutants from entering the surrounding environment, and appropriate removal and disposal of waste will be ensured.
Scoop
29-05-2025
- Politics
- Scoop
‘Government Plans To Destroy The Last Remaining Wetlands'
Press Release – Coromandel Watchdog of Hauraki Coromandel Watchdog of Hauraki says the Government announcement on replacing the RMA and undermining Councils oversight of the environment is a commitment to vandalism. Coromandel Watchdog of Hauraki says the Government announcement on replacing the Resource Management Act (RMA) and undermining Councils oversight of the environment is a commitment to vandalism. 'The whole announcement is a disaster, but the mining example takes the cake. They say that wetlands will be open to mining and quarrying even though 90% of wetlands have already been destroyed by destructive land management,' says Watchdog Chairperson Catherine Delahunty. 'Its so extraordinarily reckless and out of touch, they are drunk with power and immune to reason. So much hard work on farms, coasts and public land has gone into protecting the 10% of wetlands left because of their key role they play in water quality improvement by filtering out pollutants, reducing flood risks and providing vital habitats for fish breeding and homes for many other diverse plants and animals. Wetlands sequester carbon which would be reason enough not to mine them. Our country signed onto the RAMSAR intergovernmental treaty, a Convention committing us to the wise use of wetlands and we have to report on how we are protecting them, especially those of international significance. Is the Government abandoning that commitment?' 'I do not know what is driving this new attack on the environment, greed seems obvious, but surely the Government can see the economic value in wetlands. It is not the 1950s and we know that we need to protect every wetland left in the country as well as needing to create more. Mining will neither create permanent jobs nor pay for public services. It is a tiny part of the economy, mostly gold and coal and the gold will go offshore while leaving toxic waste behind. Coal is a greenhouse gas we must leave in the ground. It seems the plan is to shut out Te Tiriti, iwi and public participation in decisions and then set rules that facilitate vandalism towards fresh water and other habitat like wetlands, it is beyond stupid.'
Scoop
29-05-2025
- Politics
- Scoop
'Government Plans To Destroy The Last Remaining Wetlands'
Coromandel Watchdog of Hauraki says the Government announcement on replacing the Resource Management Act (RMA) and undermining Councils oversight of the environment is a commitment to vandalism. "The whole announcement is a disaster, but the mining example takes the cake. They say that wetlands will be open to mining and quarrying even though 90% of wetlands have already been destroyed by destructive land management,' says Watchdog Chairperson Catherine Delahunty. "Its so extraordinarily reckless and out of touch, they are drunk with power and immune to reason. So much hard work on farms, coasts and public land has gone into protecting the 10% of wetlands left because of their key role they play in water quality improvement by filtering out pollutants, reducing flood risks and providing vital habitats for fish breeding and homes for many other diverse plants and animals. Wetlands sequester carbon which would be reason enough not to mine them. Our country signed onto the RAMSAR intergovernmental treaty, a Convention committing us to the wise use of wetlands and we have to report on how we are protecting them, especially those of international significance. Is the Government abandoning that commitment?" 'I do not know what is driving this new attack on the environment, greed seems obvious, but surely the Government can see the economic value in wetlands. It is not the 1950s and we know that we need to protect every wetland left in the country as well as needing to create more. Mining will neither create permanent jobs nor pay for public services. It is a tiny part of the economy, mostly gold and coal and the gold will go offshore while leaving toxic waste behind. Coal is a greenhouse gas we must leave in the ground. It seems the plan is to shut out Te Tiriti, iwi and public participation in decisions and then set rules that facilitate vandalism towards fresh water and other habitat like wetlands, it is beyond stupid.'
BBC News
19-03-2025
- BBC News
King's Quay purchase preserves Isle of Wight's 'unspoilt inlet'
A "rare and precious" landscape on the Isle of Wight will be preserved for future generations after it was acquired by a wildlife Quay - formally known as Palmers Farm - has been described as the island's "last unspoilt inlet on the Solent".It has been bought by the James Tuttiett Charitable Trust (JTCT), which has partnered with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust to protect said the purchase would provide "a sanctuary for wildlife and a legacy of conservation". The inlet, between the villages of Fishbourne and East Cowes, includes freshwater swamp, reedbed, salt marsh and mudflat habitats, and is surrounded by ancient woodland. It is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a RAMSAR site - a wetland of international Tuttiett of JTCT said: "King's Quay is a truly special place and we are honoured to be playing a role in preserving its unique natural beauty and ecological importance. "By partnering with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, we can ensure this vital habitat thrives for many generations to come, providing a sanctuary for wildlife and a legacy of conservation." Jamie Marsh of Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust said: "King's Quay is a rare and precious haven for wildlife."Protecting and restoring key ecosystems such as this is a core part of our Wilder 2030 strategy, for a richer, more biodiverse future for Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, and beyond." You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
