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Prof Gideon Henderson, FRS @Defragovuk Chief Scientific Adviser. Independent & objective #scientific input on policy & oversight of science-related policy.
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15-10-2012 10:54:08
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Our MAGIC website is an important tool that hosts all kinds of habitat and geographical data. To ensure it continues to work correctly, we have been making some important upgrades. Read more about the upcoming changes and how it may affect you in our blog: naturalengland.blog.gov.uk/2024/12/12/magā¦




A great opportunity has just been released by IPBES ā the worldās foremost authority on the science of biodiversity and ecosystem services - for experts (ipbes.net/second-global-ā¦) and fellows (ipbes.net/second-global-ā¦) to participate in the 2nd Global Assessment. Deadline 28 March.

For the first time, a freely available Trees Outside Woodland (#TOW) map has been produced to identify lone trees, groups of trees and small woodlands across England. š³šŗļø This innovative resource will: āļø Enhance environmental monitoring āļø Inform smarter planning decisions

A new guide identifying the research and innovation needed to support the UK to effectively adapt to climate change has been released today by Government Office for Science & Defra UK. The Climate Adaptation Research and Innovation Framework (CARIF) is linked here: gov.uk/government/pubā¦


I am pleased to announce the launch of the England Peat Map - the most detailed national map of peat and peaty soils to date. The EPM is a step-change in our understanding of the extent, depth, and other significant aspects of condition of peatlands. ā¦d-peat-map-portal-ncea.hub.arcgis.com