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Research papers

Through sharing intelligence we can ensure that the management of our designated landscapes informs and is informed by the regional strategy framework.

Here we list regional research relevant to landscape management in the South West. Click on title when underlined to download or use web page link.

For a range of information check out the

South West Intelligence Database:

 

Subject

Link/ comment
   

State of the SW Report

 

http://www.swo.org.uk/SoSW2007/indexSoSW.asp

 

State of the South West Environment

 

the State of the Environment Report for the South West, providing useful information and links in terms of an overview of the region's environment and its influences. :

www.swenvo.org.uk/environment/contents.htm

 

State of the Countryside Report

Countryside Agency analyse and report on the state of the countryside at the national and regional level.

Download

Countryside Quality Counts

The Character Area Profiles provide detailed information on the changes in each Character Area together with the CQC Assessment. Links are provided to PDF documents including the evidence used to support the assessment.

Profiles and data

Development and Planning

 

 
Regional Planning Guidance for the South West (RPG10) September 2001

http://www.swrpm.org.uk/RPG10/

Future Foundations - building a better South West. A sustainable construction charter for the region www.futurefoundations.co.uk
Designing our Environment - towards a strategy for Architecture and the Built Environment in the South West www.publicartonline.org.uk/dialogue/designing.htm
Draft guidance on the Strategic Environmental Assessment Directive www.planning.odpm.gov.uk/consult/sea/
Community Planning and AONB Management Plans in the South West Sally Down's work puts AONB and Community Planning in context
South West Regional Assembly
ANALYSIS OF COMMUNITY STRATEGIES IN THE SOUTH WEST
This review is to inform the development of the Integrated Regional Strategy. The report is an independent assessment of community strategies and reflects the assessment of content made by Roger Tym & Partners.

SW Protocol for public engagement in wind energy

The document has now been published with the endorsement of the Royal Town Planning Institute (SW), the South West Local Government Association and the British Wind Energy Association.

 

The detailed Protocol and supporting Guidance can be downloaded from www.regensw.co.uk (see announcements section).

Stepping Forward SW  - Ecological footprint for the region

The Stepping Forward project has carried out a resource flow analysis, ecological footprint analysis and sustainability assessment of the South West of England.

The aim of Stepping Forward is to stimulate a healthy and informed debate, which will lead to the formation of evidence-based policies, and help all of us understand the actions required to realise the vision of a more sustainable future.

 

website for info and downloads:

http://www.steppingforward.org.uk/index.htm

Environment Driver Implementation Plan


the RDA have published the first phase of the Environment Driver Implementation Plan on their website, that outlines the RDA's commitment to delivery of the Environment Driver in this region.

See the plan on
www.southwestrda.org.uk/downloads/sub-section.asp?SubSectionID=42&lang=en

South West Nature Map

South West Nature Map identifies the best areas in our region to conserve, create and connect wildlife habitats at a landscape scale.

 

http://www.swenvo.org.uk/nature_map/index.asp

 

Transport

 

South West and South Wales Multi Modal Study (SWARMMS) www.swarmms.org.uk

The future Development of air transport in the United Kingdom: South West

www.aviation.dft.gov.uk/consult/airconsult/sw/index.htm

Tourism

 

 
State of tourism reports http://towards2015.co.uk/evidence.asp
Economic impact of tourism http://towards2015.co.uk/evidence.asp
Early analysis report - 4 Beaches in Devon Document

A Guide to Sustainable Tourism in the South West

 

www.oursouthwest.com/RegiSus/tourism.htm

Climate change

 

South West Climate Change Impacts Partnership (SWCCIP) website contains information, outputs and presentational material.

South West Revision 2010 - targets for renewablew energy

 

www.oursouthwest.com/climate

http://www.oursouthwest.com/revision2010/index.htm

Forestry Commission paper on impact of climate change

in the South West - Document

A report prepared for the South West Conservancy of the Forestry Commission, funded by the Sustainable Forestry Group of the Forestry Commission

Mark Broadmeadow , Alice Holt Lodge, Farnham , Surrrey, GU10 4LH

 

Food and Farming

 

 
The Curry report www.cabinet-office.gov.uk/farming/index/CommissionReport.htm
SW rural economy - Taking stock Apr 2003 Professor Michael Winters' excellent overview of the SW economy
Valuing our environment - National Trust paper The summary version of the NT's classic piece of research
South West Economics of Forestry Strategy Land Use Consultants study on the economics of forestry

The environment and economy in the rural south west

Produced by RSPB,English Nature and SWERDA to inform policymakers and programme managers
South West Rural Enterprise Network A proposal for a unified regional business support mechanism for land-based businesses
   

Forum for the Future -South West Initiative

 

See terms of reference

This initiative ims to: Identifying, assessing and promoting sustainable integrated land use and resource management

Community

 

Social capital overview  Jules Prettys' paper arguing for recognition of social capital in AONB Management Plans
Breaking Down Barriers of Isolation in the Rural Communities
The problems of minority communities that can lie hidden behind the picture postcard scenery of the South West are highlighted in a new report on the causes and potential cures for rural isolation. A report from the Countryside Agency June 2004

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