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Sustainable Aggregates Creating Environmental Improvements through Biodiversity band from the airfield States that the results need to be interpreted with caution, as the model fits were generally poor, as was the quality of available data, and variability existed between sites in terms of bird management measures States that a large proportion of struck birds were not identified, and this may have biased data as some groups of birds may be more likely unidentified than others Discusses many of the results with caution due to data quality and quantity States that the positive relationship between bird strikes and area of intertidal / marine habitat makes the most intuitive sense States that any conclusions drawn must be broad States that the spatial relationship of bird attracting features, such as landfills or large water bodies, is the most important factor for further investigation States that the lack of evidence for decisions affecting the area of particular land uses many kilometres from an airfield influencing strike risk, means that a blanket objection by safeguarding authorities to bird attracting developments in the outer reaches of safeguarding zones would appear inappropriate Impacts (Actual): The study shows a useful approach to assessing bird strike risk in relation to land use, but was compromised by a lack of good data. It therefore highlights the need for more complete and robust data in order to analyse this issue. Impacts (Potential): If the need for more robust data highlighted in this study is noted, a major function of the study itself could be to improve the amount and quality of data collected relating to bird strike at airfields. This would require wide dissemination, if not of the actual study then of the message it supports. The Civil Aviation Authority introduced mandatory strike reporting in late 2003, which may help towards this goal, although the amount of detail the reports are to include is not stated in this report. Potential Expansion: As stated in the report’s discussion, the methods followed here merit further application, and a re-working of the analysis using enhanced data and taking into account potentially confounding variables, would have value. Inclusion of enhanced data of bird-aircraft strikes in particular, coupled with a measure of the effort expended on bird management measures, should enable the model to be re-run with greater confidence of identifying relationships. It would seem sensible to ensure that accurate reporting is accomplished, in the short term for larger birds (gulls and wildfowl) at least. Additionally a more sophisticated approach to modelling bird movements in relation to land use could be envisaged, building on the work of CSL using radar technology. An accurate picture of effort expended on bird management measures at a sample of airfields could also be developed. Dissemination: This report was disseminated as part of a larger study by CSL and RSPB (‘Developing policy and best practice in relation to restoration following minerals extraction – resolving conflicts with aviation’), which will inform policy and best practice guidance. 64
WATER-BASED QUARRY RESTORATION – OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUSTAINABLE RURAL REGENERATION AND NATURE CONSERVATION (MIRO MIST, HAFREN WATER) Project proposal MA/6/2/013 Project Type: Review and feasibility assessment Site: Hatfield Moor (part of the Humberhead Peatlands National Nature Reserve) as trial site for floating vegetation Scorton Quarry (North Yorkshire) as hypothetical site for rural regeneration Project Aim: To develop ideas for innovative restoration identified in previous MIST report (Water-based Quarry Restoration – Methodologies, Technologies and Approaches. MIRO MIST, Hafren Water, March 2007) – floating wetlands and sustainable energy production Main Methods: Review, limited field trials, cost benefit analysis, engineering requirement assessments, input from relevant fields, steering group Output: Floating wetlands: Review of ecological / biodiversity value of floating wetlands Review of natural formation and possible applications of floating wetlands Review of current floating wetland restoration techniques, including ecological, hydrological and engineering issues Feasibility study on using floating wetlands in restoration of wet mineral workings Development of strategy to encourage natural raft-forming processes Assessment of practical constraints Results of preliminary field trials Sustainable energy production: Review of applications and requirements of relevant technologies Review of current designs and existing schemes Feasibility study of using sustainable energy production and water supply and treatment to support quarry after-use schemes – focus on heat pump technology, micro hydroelectricity, natural water treatment and supply Examination of potential environmental and economic benefits and comparison with existing energy supply types Assessment of the potential for resource utilisation at a site to provide local income - overview of quarrybased energy supply in relation to leisure and tourism Design and costing of an example site to assess different potential end uses Sustainable Aggregates Creating Environmental Improvements through Biodiversity Impacts (Actual): The study is still at the proposal stage as far as we are aware Impacts (Potential): The study will assist knowledge transfer and dialogue on the investigated topics. It will describe practical considerations, and should facilitate future decision-making on quarry site restoration. It will highlight an area of restoration for biodiversity that has received little attention to date. Hopefully a balanced view of the potential for this technique will be achieved, putting it into context among other habitat creation considerations. 65
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report revie
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