Some of the presentations from the No-Take Zones event are available to view from the Publications page. Please note that some are large files.

'No-Take Zones' debate

Saturday 28th June 2008

Merlin Theatre, Pembrokeshire College 10am -1pm

On Saturday 28th June the Forum is hosting a Fisheries Topic Group meeting on the subject of 'No Take Zones' as part of Pembrokeshire Fish Week. Speakers will be examining the subject from different angles and there will be plenty of opportunity for discussion and debate. The event is free and open to all and will include refreshments. Speakers are to include Welsh Federation of Fishermen's Associations and the Marine Conservation Society and also a representative from Natural England will be talking about the Lundy 'No Take Zone'.

To reserve a place on the event or to find out more, please contact Daryl Walsh on 01646 696171 or email pcf@mhpa.co.uk. A draft programme will be available to download from this page shortly.

St Brides Coastal Surgery

Wednesday 23rd July 2008

St Brides 1- 6pm (time to be confirmed)

This is one of a series of coastal surgeries that the Forum team will be holding around the Pembrokeshire coast. The team welcome the chance to meet you and listen to your views on your local coastal and marine environment.

Also present will be a Pembrokeshire Coastal National Park Authority (PCNPA) Ranger to help you with any questions about the area and also a expert from the PCNPA will be available to talk about the interesting archaeology of the area.

More details will be available as soon as they are confirmed.

LOCAL NEWS

NEW PEMBROKESHIRE MARINE CODE LEAFLETS

New leaflets have now been produced to promote the Pembrokeshire Marine Code. There are separate leaflets for North and South Pembrokeshire and they are available in both English and Welsh. The leaflets have been distributed around the coast of Pembrokeshire and are also available to download from the Pembrokeshire Marine Code website see web address below. The leaflets outline the code of conduct and also associated maps which show agreed access restrictions.

http://www.pembrokeshiremarinecode.org.uk/publications.htm

'HAVENLINK' - PEMBROKESHIRE'S WATER TRANSPORT SERVICE

Havenlink is a new, three-month water transport pilot project running from 14th June to 31st August. The water transport service runs along the Milford Haven Waterway and Lower Cleddau Estuary and operates on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only.

For more information click here

PROPOSED GREEN BRIDGE VIEWING PLATFORM

The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority (PCNPA) are proposing a new viewing platform at the Green Bridge of Wales, Castlemartin. The scheme is now at the detailed design stage and the PCNPA will be undertaking a period of public and stakeholder consultation this summer. The information sheet that can be downloaded at the link below will form the basis of the public consultation process and depending on feedback received, the PCNPA intend to submit a detailed planning application towards the end of this year. If approved, and subject to gaining all other necessary consents and securing funding, they hope to have a new platform in situ and open for public use in 2010.

If you would like to offer any comments or observations as part of the consultation process please could you contact the PCNPA prior to 31st July 2008.

Email: pcnpa@pembrokeshirecoast.org.uk

Phone 0845 345 7275

Freepost: Pembrokeshire Coastal National Park FREEPOST HV77, Pembroke Dock, SA72 6YZ

Green Bridge Viewing Platform - English (5MB)

Green Bridge Viewing Platform - Welsh (5MB)

NATIONAL NEWS

DRAFT MARINE BILL

A draft Marine Bill was launched for consultation on 3rd April 2008. The deadline for comments is the 26th June 2008. The draft bill can be viewed at

http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/marinebill

NATIONAL EVENTS/CONFERENCES

The Ecosystem Approach - What does it mean in practice?

8 July 2008 - London

ecosystem approach <> ecosystem services <> ecosystem thinking

Are these just a bunch of new buzzwords that can be used in pick or mix style to sound up-to-date with latest thinking? Or do they represent clearly defined and practical concepts that can help achieve a more genuinely sustainable future?

Please join us on the 8th July in London to find out more :

Hear the concepts explained
Hear about examples of the Ecosystem Approach in Practice
Take part and discuss and explore the opportunities and challenges of implementing the Ecosystem Approach.

Topic and Speakers include:

An overview of the CBD Ecosystem Approach - Dr Diana Mortimer - Joint Nature Conservation Committee -
An Introductions to Systems Thinking - Prof Andy Lane - Professor of Environmental Systems in the Open University Systems Group
Ecosystem Function - Philip Bubb - Programme Officer with the Ecosystem Assessment Programme UNEP- WCMC -
Stakeholder participation - Diana Pound - dialogue matters
Ecosystem Services - Prof Roy Haines Young & Dr Marion Potschin - Centre for Environmental Management at the University of Nottingham
The Defra Action Plan for embedding an ecosystems approach - Dr Robert Bradboune - Defra - Natural England Strategic Unit
The challenge of delivery - Dr John Hopkins - Natural England
The ecosystem approach in practice - Diana Pound - dialogue matters

Find the flier and booking form at www.dialoguematters.co.uk or email events@dialoguematters.co.uk

Wild Ideas - Challenging nature conservation - A BANC (publishers of ECOS) conference/workshop - 9 July 2008 - London

BANC (the British Association of Nature Conservationists) has a 30-year reputation for being on the cutting edge. In ECOS, our publication, we provide a place for people to explore new ideas and fresh thinking in nature conservation. We now want to get this discussion off the page and into live debate and dialogue. We are also bringing together speakers and ideas from marine and landbased conservation.

Join us on the 9th July to:

Be inspired and challenged
Hear about new thinking and new ideas in nature conservation
Take part - question or critique current practice and explore or dream up fresh ideas

Speakers and topics :

Conservation in a rapidly changing context - Stephanie Hilbourne - Chief Executive of the Wildlife Trusts
'Nature Deficit Disorder' - what effect is the lack of contact with nature having? - Stephen Moss - BBC Producer Natural History Unit
Goods and services - what risks are there in valuing nature based on its utility? - Mike Townsend Senior Adviser evidence and policy development - The Woodland Trust
Keep the faith or wake up and smell the coffee - sites, species, and survival - James Robertson - Editor of the wildlife magazine Natur Cymru and nature writer
Seeing the whole picture - holistic management - Philip Bubb - an ecologists trained in Holistic Management who works for UNEP- WCMC
Adapting to change - a species in trouble - letting go and letting nature change - David Collins works on coastal management in East Anglia
Playing Catch Up - is marine conservation the poor relation or has it leapt ahead in innovation and action? Lisa Chilton - Marine Development Manager for the Wildlife Trusts
Jigsaws and Jenga blocks - getting better at winning? - Does the way we do conservation need a rethink? Diana Pound - Chair of BANC

Find the flier and booking form at www.banc.org.uk or www.dialoguematters.co.uk or email wildideas@dialoguematters.co.uk

WHAT FUTURE FOR THE SOLENT 'S SALTMARSHES? CONFERENCE

Wednesday 17 th September 2008

to be held at the

National Motor Museum ,

Beaulieu, Hampshire SO42 7ZN

Saltmarshes represent one of the most important habitats around the Solent . There is growing concern that the saltmarshes have been disappearing at an alarming rate. What are the reasons for their decline and the consequences of their continuing disappearance? What are the policies of the relevant authorities and agencies in response? To address these and other issues, the Solent Protection Society is arranging this one-day Conference for all those who have an interest.

The Programme will include a range of presentations by leading researchers and consultancies, and eminent speakers from the Environment Agency, Natural England, Associated British Ports . Topics will include:

· Scene setting overview

· The Importance of Saltmarshes for Biodiversity and Coastal Defence

· Past and Predicted Changes to Saltmarshes

· Coastal Biodiversity, Climate Change & Spatial Planning

Saltmarsh Restoration & Habitat Creation - Lessons from Around England
Saltmarsh Restoration & Habitat Creation - Solent Research & Initiatives
Future Policy Framework and Consents Process � Panel Discussion
The Way Forward for the Solent

The charge for attending the Conference (which includes a buffet lunch, and a copy of the Conference Proceedings) is £50 for individual members of the Solent Protection Society, and £60 for non-members.For more information and/or a booking form, please contact:

The SPS Secretary, Mrs J Davies,

2 Stambourne Lane , Wanswell, Berkeley , GL13 9RZ . Tel: 01453 511175 E-mail: secretary@solentprotection.org

			FORUM EVENTS Some of the presentations from the No-Take Zones event are available to view from the Publications page. Please note that some are large files. 'No-Take Zones' debate Saturday 28th June 2008 Merlin Theatre, Pembrokeshire College 10am -1pm On Saturday 28th June the Forum is hosting a Fisheries Topic Group meeting on the subject of 'No Take Zones' as part of Pembrokeshire Fish Week. Speakers will be examining the subject from different angles and there will be plenty of opportunity for discussion and debate. The event is free and open to all and will include refreshments. Speakers are to include Welsh Federation of Fishermen's Associations and the Marine Conservation Society and also a representative from Natural England will be talking about the Lundy 'No Take Zone'. To reserve a place on the event or to find out more, please contact Daryl Walsh on 01646 696171 or email pcf@mhpa.co.uk. A draft programme will be available to download from this page shortly. St Brides Coastal Surgery Wednesday 23rd July 2008 St Brides 1- 6pm (time to be confirmed) This is one of a series of coastal surgeries that the Forum team will be holding around the Pembrokeshire coast. The team welcome the chance to meet you and listen to your views on your local coastal and marine environment. Also present will be a Pembrokeshire Coastal National Park Authority (PCNPA) Ranger to help you with any questions about the area and also a expert from the PCNPA will be available to talk about the interesting archaeology of the area. More details will be available as soon as they are confirmed. LOCAL NEWS NEW PEMBROKESHIRE MARINE CODE LEAFLETS New leaflets have now been produced to promote the Pembrokeshire Marine Code. There are separate leaflets for North and South Pembrokeshire and they are available in both English and Welsh. The leaflets have been distributed around the coast of Pembrokeshire and are also available to download from the Pembrokeshire Marine Code website see web address below. The leaflets outline the code of conduct and also associated maps which show agreed access restrictions. http://www.pembrokeshiremarinecode.org.uk/publications.htm 'HAVENLINK' - PEMBROKESHIRE'S WATER TRANSPORT SERVICE Havenlink is a new, three-month water transport pilot project running from 14th June to 31st August. The water transport service runs along the Milford Haven Waterway and Lower Cleddau Estuary and operates on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only. For more information click here PROPOSED GREEN BRIDGE VIEWING PLATFORM The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority (PCNPA) are proposing a new viewing platform at the Green Bridge of Wales, Castlemartin. The scheme is now at the detailed design stage and the PCNPA will be undertaking a period of public and stakeholder consultation this summer. The information sheet that can be downloaded at the link below will form the basis of the public consultation process and depending on feedback received, the PCNPA intend to submit a detailed planning application towards the end of this year. If approved, and subject to gaining all other necessary consents and securing funding, they hope to have a new platform in situ and open for public use in 2010. If you would like to offer any comments or observations as part of the consultation process please could you contact the PCNPA prior to 31st July 2008. Email: pcnpa@pembrokeshirecoast.org.uk Phone 0845 345 7275 Freepost: Pembrokeshire Coastal National Park FREEPOST HV77, Pembroke Dock, SA72 6YZ Green Bridge Viewing Platform - English (5MB) Green Bridge Viewing Platform - Welsh (5MB) NATIONAL NEWS DRAFT MARINE BILL A draft Marine Bill was launched for consultation on 3rd April 2008. The deadline for comments is the 26th June 2008. The draft bill can be viewed at http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/marinebill NATIONAL EVENTS/CONFERENCES The Ecosystem Approach - What does it mean in practice? 8 July 2008 - London ecosystem approach <> ecosystem services <> ecosystem thinking Are these just a bunch of new buzzwords that can be used in pick or mix style to sound up-to-date with latest thinking? Or do they represent clearly defined and practical concepts that can help achieve a more genuinely sustainable future? Please join us on the 8th July in London to find out more : Hear the concepts explained Hear about examples of the Ecosystem Approach in Practice Take part and discuss and explore the opportunities and challenges of implementing the Ecosystem Approach. Topic and Speakers include: An overview of the CBD Ecosystem Approach - Dr Diana Mortimer - Joint Nature Conservation Committee - An Introductions to Systems Thinking - Prof Andy Lane - Professor of Environmental Systems in the Open University Systems Group Ecosystem Function - Philip Bubb - Programme Officer with the Ecosystem Assessment Programme UNEP- WCMC - Stakeholder participation - Diana Pound - dialogue matters Ecosystem Services - Prof Roy Haines Young & Dr Marion Potschin - Centre for Environmental Management at the University of Nottingham The Defra Action Plan for embedding an ecosystems approach - Dr Robert Bradboune - Defra - Natural England Strategic Unit The challenge of delivery - Dr John Hopkins - Natural England The ecosystem approach in practice - Diana Pound - dialogue matters Find the flier and booking form at www.dialoguematters.co.uk or email events@dialoguematters.co.uk Wild Ideas - Challenging nature conservation - A BANC (publishers of ECOS) conference/workshop - 9 July 2008 - London BANC (the British Association of Nature Conservationists) has a 30-year reputation for being on the cutting edge. In ECOS, our publication, we provide a place for people to explore new ideas and fresh thinking in nature conservation. We now want to get this discussion off the page and into live debate and dialogue. We are also bringing together speakers and ideas from marine and landbased conservation. Join us on the 9th July to: Be inspired and challenged Hear about new thinking and new ideas in nature conservation Take part - question or critique current practice and explore or dream up fresh ideas Speakers and topics : Conservation in a rapidly changing context - Stephanie Hilbourne - Chief Executive of the Wildlife Trusts 'Nature Deficit Disorder' - what effect is the lack of contact with nature having? - Stephen Moss - BBC Producer Natural History Unit Goods and services - what risks are there in valuing nature based on its utility? - Mike Townsend Senior Adviser evidence and policy development - The Woodland Trust Keep the faith or wake up and smell the coffee - sites, species, and survival - James Robertson - Editor of the wildlife magazine Natur Cymru and nature writer Seeing the whole picture - holistic management - Philip Bubb - an ecologists trained in Holistic Management who works for UNEP- WCMC Adapting to change - a species in trouble - letting go and letting nature change - David Collins works on coastal management in East Anglia Playing Catch Up - is marine conservation the poor relation or has it leapt ahead in innovation and action? Lisa Chilton - Marine Development Manager for the Wildlife Trusts Jigsaws and Jenga blocks - getting better at winning? - Does the way we do conservation need a rethink? Diana Pound - Chair of BANC Find the flier and booking form at www.banc.org.uk or www.dialoguematters.co.uk or email wildideas@dialoguematters.co.uk WHAT FUTURE FOR THE SOLENT 'S SALTMARSHES? CONFERENCE Wednesday 17 th September 2008 to be held at the National Motor Museum , Beaulieu, Hampshire SO42 7ZN Saltmarshes represent one of the most important habitats around the Solent . There is growing concern that the saltmarshes have been disappearing at an alarming rate. What are the reasons for their decline and the consequences of their continuing disappearance? What are the policies of the relevant authorities and agencies in response? To address these and other issues, the Solent Protection Society is arranging this one-day Conference for all those who have an interest. The Programme will include a range of presentations by leading researchers and consultancies, and eminent speakers from the Environment Agency, Natural England, Associated British Ports . Topics will include: · Scene setting overview · The Importance of Saltmarshes for Biodiversity and Coastal Defence · Past and Predicted Changes to Saltmarshes · Coastal Biodiversity, Climate Change & Spatial Planning Saltmarsh Restoration & Habitat Creation - Lessons from Around England Saltmarsh Restoration & Habitat Creation - Solent Research & Initiatives Future Policy Framework and Consents Process � Panel Discussion The Way Forward for the Solent The charge for attending the Conference (which includes a buffet lunch, and a copy of the Conference Proceedings) is £50 for individual members of the Solent Protection Society, and £60 for non-members.For more information and/or a booking form, please contact: The SPS Secretary, Mrs J Davies, 2 Stambourne Lane , Wanswell, Berkeley , GL13 9RZ . Tel: 01453 511175 E-mail: secretary@solentprotection.org