News
13/12/11
Winter 2011/12 edition of Ebb & Flow, the HMS newsletter, now available
The Humber Management Scheme newsletter, bringing you up to date information on the Humber Estuary European Marine Site and its management
- A new vision for the Humber
- Footprint Ecology talk on visitor survey work
- Updated HMS aim, objectives and action plan
- East inshore and offshore marine planning
- Konik ponies - wilding the Humber
- Tracking mitten crabs
- Humber Conference
- Lincolnshire BAP
- Upcoming Humber events
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17/11/11
A new vision for the Humber
New government funding has been secured to bring organisations and people together to plan for the long term management of the Humber Estuary.
The project will produce a shared view of the future management of the estuary, and will be delivered by the Humber Management Scheme. It will also seek to build on the established Humber Management Scheme partnership to consider how to broaden the membership and agenda and see the environment embedded in local decision-making.
Tania Davey, Project Manager of the Humber Management Scheme said “We want to engage as many people as possible in the project including those with an environmental, economic or social interest in the Estuary to ensure that the vision can be agreed and actively supported by a wide range or organisations. It is essential that we raise the importance of the value of the Humber Estuary to the environment whilst balancing this with the economic and social potential.”
The funding for the project has come from the Defra Local Nature Partnership Capacity Fund, administered by Natural England, which is a one off fund to support capacity building activities that will help people to prepare for applying to be recognised as a Local Nature Partnership later in 2012.
The Humber Estuary is the country’s largest port complex handling 14% of the
People wanting to register an interest or participate in the project can get further information by telephoning 01652 631520 or emailing info@humberems.co.uk.
08/09/11
Ebb & Flow newsletter September 2011
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Updated
The Humber Management Scheme has been under review and the updated aim, objectives and actions are now available for comment at http://www.humberems.co.uk/projects/review.php. These documents set out future priorities for the management of the Humber Estuary European Marine Site and how they will be delivered. The deadline for comment is the 30th September.
New
A new research project has been launched to help protect an internationally important wildlife site on the East coast of England.
The Humber Management Scheme is gathering information on how many people use the Humber Estuary for recreational purposes to help inform its work in sustainably managing the European Marine Site (EMS).
The project will take place between August 2011 and February 2012, the busiest period for birds visiting the site with on average over 140,000 using the area during this period.
During this time visitors to the estuary will be counted and at 20 sites within the EMS will be asked to participate in short questionnaires about the purpose of their visit and what activities they undertake on and around the Estuary. Further information will also be gathered following interviews with recreational groups which operate in the area.
The project is being funded by the Humber Management Scheme, The Crown Estate Marine Stewardship Fund, British Association for Shooting and Conservation, The Marine Management Organisation, the EU TIDE project via the Environment Agency and the Lincolnshire and Yorkshire Wildlife Trusts.
Tania Davey, Project Manager of the Humber Management Scheme said:
"There is very little information available on how people use the Humber Estuary for recreation. We are gathering this information to understand if recreation is having an impact on the designations, especially the birds. What ever we find out we want to ensure that people can continue to enjoy the estuary whilst also protecting the important wildlife.
"We hope that by engaging with more people who use and enjoy the estuary, we will raise the awareness of the wildlife importance of the area"
The Humber Estuary is the country's largest port complex handling 14% of the UK's international trade. It is also the second-largest coastal plain estuary in the UK and one of the most important estuaries in Europe for overwintering birds, supporting nine species of international importance. People wanting to participate in the study or in the management of the Humber Estuary can get further information from the Humber Management Scheme's website www.humberems.co.uk or by telephoning 01652 631520 or emailing info@humberems.co.uk
The Humber Advisory Group is an open membership voluntary group which provides an opportunity for organisations and people with an interest in the Humber Estuary to get involved in the work of the Humber Management Scheme. The group has worked on a number of projects including helping to develop 14 signs about the Humber Estuary European Marine Site and a voluntary Code of Conduct. HAG holds regular meetings and if you would like to get involved please call 01652 631520 or email info@humberems.co.uk
Donna Nook managed realignment
After receiving planning permission on the 23rd June 2011, the Environment Agency will begin its scheme at Donna Nook during spring 2012. The Environment Agency has a programme of defence improvements planned as part of the Humber Flood Risk Management Strategy. However, before work on defence improvements can start, compensatory habitats must be developed. This is because the Humber is a designated conservation site under the Habitats Regulations and the Environment Agency is required by UK law to compensate for losses in habitats that are continuing to occur.
The Donna Nook site, in the outer Humber Estuary, was identified as the most suitable site to develop the compensatory habitat required for this part of the estuary. The scheme will also reduce the risk of flooding to the local area, and the Environment Agency is also seeking planning permission for improvement works between Tetney and Saltfleet, now the compensatory habitat has been secured.
Humber Conference 24th November 2011, Hull
The Humber Conference this year will focus on the management of the Humber Estuary European Marine Site and lessons to be learned from the EU TIDE Project (Tidal River Development) which includes case studies on the Elbe, Scheldt,
To book your place please download the booking form here>
Mouth of the Humber
The Humber Management Scheme will feature in Humber Chemical Focus' (HCF) newest publication Mouth of the
Together with neighbouring counties the
The magazine is being distributed to public and private sectors, to HCF members and contacts and will also be available in places of public interest within the region. For more information contact Katie Hedges at HCF on 01469 552840.
Other news….
Net Gain enters final report with final stakeholder recommended Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs) read more>>
09/02/11
View the summary of the 'Shaping the Future of the Humber Management Scheme' workshop
This workshop was attended by nearly 40 people from a variety of statutory, non-statutory and interest groups. Follow the link to see further information>
09/11/10
Shaping the future of the Humber Management Scheme workshop attended by nearly 40 different organisations
This workshop took place on the 1st November 2010 and was attended by nearly 40 people including statutory organisations, industry, voluntary sector, recreational users, academics and those with an interest in the estuary. The group discussed the future priorities of the Humber Management Scheme and tools to help deliver the Scheme in the future. Professor Mike Elliott from the Institute of Estuarine and Coastal Studies presented information on a tool called the 'ecosystem approach'. More information on the review is available here
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20/09/10
The Humber Management Scheme, with support from BASC and The Crown Estate commissioned consultants Footprint Ecology to undertake a desk based study forward on the impact of recreation on the Humber SPA. A very interesting and comprehensive report is now available.
The Humber Estuary is one of the ten most important estuaries in
Funded by the Humber Management Scheme, The Crown Estate Marine Stewardship Fund and the
The report highlights possible impacts of recreational activities, makes provisional recommendations for managing access and proposes future work. Andrew Taylor, Chair of the Partnership said “We want to ensure that people can continue to enjoy the estuary for recreation, but that the internationally important birds can also be protected”.
The Humber Management Scheme, which is currently being reviewed and updated, approaches the management of the estuary through one single plan. Information gleaned from this study will help partners to manage activities to ensure the conservation of the internationally important species and habitats of the Humber Estuary for the future. Click here to view the report.
17/09/10
Download Issue 11 of the Humber Management Scheme newsletter
Download Issue 11 of the Humber Management Scheme newsletter
17/09/10
Produced by the Humber Advisory Group, the updated codes of conduct promote the responsible use of the estuary and its environs, whilst providing a safer environment for both local people and visitors
Produced by the Humber Advisory Group, the updated codes of conduct promote the responsible use of the estuary and its environs, whilst providing a safer environment for both local people and visitors to enjoy.