Manhood Peninsula Partnership https://peninsulapartnership.org.uk Tue, 17 Jun 2025 12:17:57 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.6 From Source to Sea https://peninsulapartnership.org.uk/from-source-to-sea/ Tue, 17 Jun 2025 12:17:57 +0000 https://peninsulapartnership.org.uk/?p=5227 The Ofwat Innovation Fund has just released a new report on nature first innovation, Called From Source to Sea the report discusses how investment in nature-first approaches and innovation must be at the heart of building a sustainable water future in order to restore ecosystems, improve water quality and build resilience in rivers, wetlands and […]

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The Ofwat Innovation Fund has just released a new report on nature first innovation, Called From Source to Sea the report discusses how investment in nature-first approaches and innovation must be at the heart of building a sustainable water future in order to restore ecosystems, improve water quality and build resilience in rivers, wetlands and coastal environments. Through the Ofwat Innovation Fund, the water sector has embraced a more holistic, source-to-sea approach which recognises the interconnectivity of our water systems and the vital role of nature-led interventions.

Read the full report here:

From Source to Sea

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Can harvesting wild plants help restore a landscape? https://peninsulapartnership.org.uk/can-harvesting-wild-plants-help-restore-a-landscape/ Wed, 04 Jun 2025 07:12:57 +0000 https://peninsulapartnership.org.uk/?p=5223 Can harvesting wild plants help restore a landscape? A new project led by TRAFFIC suggests that the answer is yes — if communities are involved. Wild plants and fungi have long provided food, medicine, and income for communities around the world, and underpinned multiple food, cosmetic and health supply chains. A new toolkit developed through a […]

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Can harvesting wild plants help restore a landscape?

A new project led by TRAFFIC suggests that the answer is yes — if communities are involved.

Wild plants and fungi have long provided food, medicine, and income for communities around the world, and underpinned multiple food, cosmetic and health supply chains.

A new toolkit developed through a partnership led by TRAFFIC as part of an Advancing Restoration Knowledge project funded by the Endangered Landscapes & Seascapes Programme, is helping landscape restoration practitioners around the world explore how the responsible use and trade of these resources could also support landscape recovery.

Follow this link to find out more about harvesting wild plants to help restore a landscape by

Bridging the sustainability gap between natural resources use and restoration

 

 

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CHASM and Sussex Bay https://peninsulapartnership.org.uk/chasm-and-sussex-bay/ Tue, 03 Jun 2025 08:16:17 +0000 https://peninsulapartnership.org.uk/?p=5219 The CHASM project has now been included in the list of projects within Sussex Bay's Blue Natural Capital Lab network that supports collaboration, innovation and testing: Crustaceans, Habitat And Sediment Movement. — Sussex Bay Sussex Bay is a regional vision for the Sussex coast described as 'blue mirror to the South Downs' . Encompassing  the […]

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The CHASM project has now been included in the list of projects within Sussex Bay's Blue Natural Capital Lab network that supports collaboration, innovation and testing:

Crustaceans, Habitat And Sediment Movement. — Sussex Bay

Sussex Bay is a regional vision for the Sussex coast described as 'blue mirror to the South Downs' . Encompassing  the sea, coast and rivers, it stretches along 100 miles of Sussex coastline from Selsey in the west to Camber Sands in the east:

Sussex Bay

 

 

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Eating fish makes children more social https://peninsulapartnership.org.uk/eating-fish-makes-children-more-social/ Tue, 13 May 2025 08:14:13 +0000 https://peninsulapartnership.org.uk/?p=5214 Children who regularly consume seafood at 7-years-old are more likely to be ‘prosocial’ at ages 7 and 9 years than those who don't, according to a new study. ‘Prosocial’ behaviour includes friendly interactions, altruism, and sharing. Follow this link to read more about Fish and Prosocial Behaviour

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Children who regularly consume seafood at 7-years-old are more likely to be ‘prosocial’ at ages 7 and 9 years than those who don't, according to a new study. ‘Prosocial’ behaviour includes friendly interactions, altruism, and sharing.

Follow this link to read more about Fish and Prosocial Behaviour

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CHaPRoN Project https://peninsulapartnership.org.uk/chapron-project/ Wed, 07 May 2025 07:17:59 +0000 https://peninsulapartnership.org.uk/?p=5209 Chichester Harbour Protection and Recovery of Nature (CHaPRoN) is a long-term partnership initiative to help respond to the increasing pressures on Chichester Harbour. Our key objective is to protect, enhance and drive recovery of the natural environment within Chichester Harbour National Landscape and help create a landscape more resilient to climate change. Follow this link to read more about the CHaPRoN Project

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Chichester Harbour Protection and Recovery of Nature (CHaPRoN) is a long-term partnership initiative to help respond to the increasing pressures on Chichester Harbour.

Our key objective is to protectenhance and drive recovery of the natural environment within Chichester Harbour National Landscape and help create a landscape more resilient to climate change.

Follow this link to read more about the CHaPRoN Project

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New Tree Research https://peninsulapartnership.org.uk/new-tree-research/ Wed, 07 May 2025 07:10:03 +0000 https://peninsulapartnership.org.uk/?p=5204 British woodlands and trees will benefit from new research aimed at boosting protection against pests and diseases, announced today (Tuesday 6 May). Our plants and trees are estimated to contribute £4.1 billion per year to the UK’s economy – their vast canopies are teeming with birds and insects, they help mitigate the impact of flooding […]

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British woodlands and trees will benefit from new research aimed at boosting protection against pests and diseases, announced today (Tuesday 6 May).

Our plants and trees are estimated to contribute £4.1 billion per year to the UK’s economy – their vast canopies are teeming with birds and insects, they help mitigate the impact of flooding for communities across the country, trees outside woodland in towns as well as rural areas are cherished by the British people. But our trees are vulnerable, with plant pests and diseases posing a significant threat to nature and the economy.

The threat from pests and diseases is growing due to factors like climate change, and it is increasingly important to plant resilient trees that can withstand warmer temperatures so people and nature can enjoy the widespread benefits they bring.

Follow this link to read more about new research aimed at boosting protection against pests and diseases

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JNCC Marine Environment Indicator https://peninsulapartnership.org.uk/jncc-marine-environment-indicator/ Thu, 01 May 2025 11:20:10 +0000 https://peninsulapartnership.org.uk/?p=5200 A new Official Statistic in Development has been released by JNCC that will track the status of threatened and declining marine habitats and species within the UK. This new indicator provides, for the first time, a comprehensive overview of threatened and declining marine habitats and species in the UK. The statistic has been specifically designed to support the government’s 25 Year […]

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A new Official Statistic in Development has been released by JNCC that will track the status of threatened and declining marine habitats and species within the UK. This new indicator provides, for the first time, a comprehensive overview of threatened and declining marine habitats and species in the UK.

The statistic has been specifically designed to support the government’s 25 Year Environment Plan as part of the Outcome Indicator Framework, which measures environmental changes linked to ten key goals. Results of this data will feed into the ‘Thriving Plants and Wildlife’ goal and will be included in the 2025/2026 reporting cycle for the C6 indicator “Diverse seas: status of threatened and declining features”.

Follow this link to read the full article about the new JNCC Indicator tracking declining marine habitats and species within the UK

 

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Championing Coastal Communities https://peninsulapartnership.org.uk/championing-coastal-communities/ Tue, 25 Mar 2025 11:50:53 +0000 https://peninsulapartnership.org.uk/?p=5195 In a debate held in mid March, Members of Parliament gathered to address the multifaceted issues faced by coastal communities across the country. Led by Steff Aquarone, MP for North Norfolk, the debate was not only a first for the new Parliament but also a critical platform to discuss the often overlooked challenges specific to coastal […]

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In a debate held in mid March, Members of Parliament gathered to address the multifaceted issues faced by coastal communities across the country. Led by Steff Aquarone, MP for North Norfolk, the debate was not only a first for the new Parliament but also a critical platform to discuss the often overlooked challenges specific to coastal areas.

Follow this link to read more about Championing Coastal Communities

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Securing a sustainable water future https://peninsulapartnership.org.uk/securing-a-sustainable-water-future/ Thu, 13 Mar 2025 15:50:17 +0000 https://peninsulapartnership.org.uk/?p=5193 People in the South East will soon benefit from a more reliable and sustainable water supply with the construction of the Havant Thicket reservoir – the first reservoir to be built in the region since the 1970s. Visiting the site near Havant, Hampshire, today (12 March), Environment Secretary Steve Reed highlighted the reservoir as a […]

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People in the South East will soon benefit from a more reliable and sustainable water supply with the construction of the Havant Thicket reservoir – the first reservoir to be built in the region since the 1970s.

Visiting the site near Havant, Hampshire, today (12 March), Environment Secretary Steve Reed highlighted the reservoir as a prime example of how £104 billion in private sector investment into water—the largest since privatisation—is driving forward major infrastructure projects and creating over 30,000 jobs across the country.

Follow this link to read more about Securing a sustainable water future for the South East

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Miyawaki-style tree planting https://peninsulapartnership.org.uk/miyawaki-style-tree-planting/ Thu, 30 Jan 2025 10:54:08 +0000 https://peninsulapartnership.org.uk/?p=5188 A new Miyawaki-style tree plot has been planted in Chichester's Florence Park, as part of a trial to test the success of different planting methods across the Chichester District. The Miyawaki planting method was originally developed in Japan in the 1970s and typically involves high density planting in specially prepared soil. Although almost unknown in […]

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A new Miyawaki-style tree plot has been planted in Chichester's Florence Park, as part of a trial to test the success of different planting methods across the Chichester District.

The Miyawaki planting method was originally developed in Japan in the 1970s and typically involves high density planting in specially prepared soil. Although almost unknown in the UK a few years ago, this planting method has proven to be a great way to establish young trees in areas where conditions aren't ideal for planting — for example, in poor soil.

Follow this link to read more about the Miyawaki - style tree planting project

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