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Conserving Biodiversity – the UK approach

Published by Defra 2007

Our approach to conserving biodiversity in the UK depends on partnership – involving statutory, voluntary, academic and business sectors, nationally and locally – to deliver more biodiversity, for its own intrinsic value, for the vital life-support services it provides, and because it enriches people's lives. Conserving Biodiversity - the UK approach has been prepared by the UK Biodiversity Standing Committee on behalf of the UK Biodiversity Partnership. Its purpose is to set out the vision and approach to conserving biodiversity within the UK's devolved framework for anyone with a policy interest in biodiversity conservation.

Product Code: PB12772, 24 Pages.Available from the Defra website at Conserving Biodiversity – the UK approach

Securing a healthy natural environment: An action plan for embedding an ecosystems approach

Published by Defra 2007

The natural environment provides a wide range of goods and services – 'ecosystem services' – that underpin human health, wellbeing and prosperity. In order to improve our effectiveness at securing a healthy natural environment, Defra is committed to developing a more strategic approach and a more integrated framework for policy-making and delivery.

This documenttakes an important step towardsan ecosystems approachhighlighting a number of important benefits:

• more effective delivery of our environmental outcomes
• better-informed decisions that take full account of environmental impacts, helping us to achieve sustainable development
• better prioritisation and more efficient use of our resources
• more effective communications and greater awareness of the value of the natural environment and ecosystem services.

Product code PB12853 , 60 pages. Avaliable from the Defra website at: Securing a healthy natural environment

NERC Duty Guidance

Published by Defra 2007

Natural Environment and Rural Communities (NERC) Act came into force on 1 October 2006. This Act places a duty on all Pubilc Bodies to have regard to the conservation of biodiversity in exercising their functions.

Defra have prduced guidance for Pubilc Authorities and Local Authorities. See these links to the Defra website for more inforation.

Your region, your nature, make the links – benefit from your biodiversity

Published by Defra 2006

Produced in partnership with the nine regional biodiversity forums, this publication aims to help regions recognise and embrace the benefits of their biodiversity.  It challenges organisations to forge links between the unique natural assets and the prosperity of their regions in health, business, regeneration, technology and education. A series of case studies from each region illustrate how regions can start to build biodiversity and its benefits into future development.

Available free from SEEBF secretariat

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Action for Biodiversity in South East England

Published by the South East England Biodiversity Forum 2000

This document provides an overview of regional biodiversity priorities for the South East and sets regional biodiversity objectives, priorities and targets. It summarises the main habitats and objectives for their conservation, and sets out the main impacts, opportunities and policy issues for each economic sector.

ISBN: 1 85716 538 1, 36 pages. Only available online.

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A Biodiversity Guide for the Planning and Development Sectors in South East England

Published by the South East England Biodiversity Forum 2002

This document summarises legislation and government guidance in relation to the planning system and biodiversity.  It also illustrates how Biodiversity Action Plans can be incorporated into land use planning and new developments in the South East.  It is primarily aimed at policy makers, planners, developers and their agents and consultants.

ISBN 85716 617 5, 28 pages. Download from SEEDA website (PDF)

Natural Areas in London and the South East Region

Published by English Nature 2000

Intended as a contribution to regional planning and policy making, this document sets the regional agenda for nature. It outlines the contribution that nature conservation can make towards sustainable development, describes the important natural features of the South East, and highlights the major issues and objectives relating to them

ISBN: 1 85716 455 5, 36 pages. Order from Natural England's website

SEEDA Building for Nature leaflet

This short introductory leaflet explains the Building for Nature Project's goal of making wildlife central to new building development.  It sets out why the project has been established, how it will achieve its objectives and who can benefit from the project.

A4 full colour, 2 pages, free of charge. Copies can be obtained from SEEDA or download from SEEDA website (PDF).

Revealing the Value of Nature

Published by English Nature 2002

This fully illustrated report, intended as an initial review and discussion paper, describes the economic and social value of species and habitats - through case studies and examples - showing just how much nature contributes to our quality of life.

ISBN: 1 85716 593 4, 40 pages. Download from Natural England's website (PDF).