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What are the trends in species which are strongly associated with urban environments compared to the wider landscape?
Summary of the Research Question / Evidence Need:
Abundance and distribution trends of species associated with urban enviroments which may indicate the health of the ecosystem (for example hedgehogs, swifts) can help us understand if urban environments are becoming better or worse at sustaining these species. Current data largely reflects only where effort has been expended to record key species, rather than the abundance of those species. This should help public bodies fulfill their duties under Section 6 of the Environment Act and to address the Biodiversity Emergency.
Keywords (discipline, other): Urban
Ecosystem resilience
Biodiversity
Climate change
Website/URL links: https://naturalresources.wales/evidence-and-data/research-and-reports/state-of-natural-resources-report-sonarr-for-wales-2020/evidence-needs-table/?lang=en
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What are the trends of contaminants in soils (PCBs, dioxins, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, pesticides and trace elements) and their potential impact on ecosystem services?
Summary of the Research Question / Evidence Need:
Baseline survey reported by the UK Soils & Herbage Survey in 2007. No updates to PCBs, dioxins, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, pesticides and trace metals in soils and herbage to assess national trends. This is required to assess any potential impact on ecosystem services and well-being.
Keywords (discipline, other): Land use and soil
Mountains, moorland, and heath
Coastal margins
Urban
Semi-natural grassland
Enclosed farmland
Waste
Air quality
Biodiversity
Website/URL links: https://naturalresources.wales/evidence-and-data/research-and-reports/state-of-natural-resources-report-sonarr-for-wales-2020/evidence-needs-table/?lang=en
Looking for collaborators: n/a External Partner: Y Organisation: Natural Resources Wales
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What are the types, distribution, frequency and intensity of fishing activities from commercial fishing vessels in Welsh waters?
Summary of the Research Question / Evidence Need:
The majority of Welsh commercial fishing vessels are under 12m in length. However, currently we know very little about where, when, with what gear, how much gear, and how often these boats go fishing. This information would have multiple uses, including helping us to understand possible impacts on the marine environment. Data from Welsh Government’s inshore vessel monitoring systems, Catch app and logsheets could be combined and analysed to indicate the type, distribution, frequency and intensity of <12m commercial fishing vessels’ activity in Welsh waters.
Next steps and progress: Continue to liaise with Welsh Government
Keywords (discipline, other): Marine science, types, distribution, frequency, intensity, fishing, data, app, analyse, commercial fishing vessel
Website/URL links: https://naturalresources.wales/evidence-and-data/research-and-reports/marine-biodiversity-collaborative-research-priorities/?lang=en
Looking for collaborators: Yes External Partner: Yes Organisation: Natural Resources Wales
Contact Details
Name: Kirsten Ramsay Email Address: kirsten.ramsay@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk Phone: NA
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What can be done to encourage woodland managers to accelerate adaptation to climate change and pests and diseases, beyond UK Forestry Standard requirements, to improve the resilience of woodland ecosystems?
Summary of the Research Question / Evidence Need:
Adaptation to climate change and pests and diseases needs to accelerate. Understanding the mechanisms available for example those tried and tested, as well as innovative, to accelerate adaptation to climate change and pests and diseases would help inform future policy and delivery approaches.
Keywords (discipline, other): Woodland
Ecosystem resilience
Climate change
Website/URL links: https://naturalresources.wales/evidence-and-data/research-and-reports/state-of-natural-resources-report-sonarr-for-wales-2020/evidence-needs-table/?lang=en
Looking for collaborators: n/a External Partner: Y Organisation: Natural Resources Wales
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What changes are required to achieve water efficiencies in the agriculture sector?
Summary of the Research Question / Evidence Need:
Guidance on optimum use of water across agriculture and business sectors is out of date. There is a need to raise awareness of new technologies which can reduce water use.
Keywords (discipline, other): Water efficiency
Freshwater
Enclosed farmland
Land use and soil
Semi-natural grassland
Waste
Energy
Ecosystem resilience
Biodiversity
Climate change
Website/URL links: https://naturalresources.wales/evidence-and-data/research-and-reports/state-of-natural-resources-report-sonarr-for-wales-2020/evidence-needs-table/?lang=en
Looking for collaborators: n/a External Partner: Y Organisation: Natural Resources Wales
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What changes are required to achieve water efficiencies in the business and commerce sector?
Summary of the Research Question / Evidence Need:
Guidance on optimum use of water across agriculture and business sectors is out of date. There is a need to raise awareness of new technologies which can reduce water use.
Keywords (discipline, other): Water efficiency
Ecosystem resilience
Website/URL links: https://naturalresources.wales/evidence-and-data/research-and-reports/state-of-natural-resources-report-sonarr-for-wales-2020/evidence-needs-table/?lang=en
Looking for collaborators: n/a External Partner: Y Organisation: Natural Resources Wales
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What contribution do Welsh saltmarshes make as supporting habitat for non commercial and commercial fish populations and what is the economic value of this service for the commercial species?
Summary of the Research Question / Evidence Need:
This evidence would enable evaluation of a potentially important ecosystem service of which there is little known for the Welsh context. Identify opportunities for enhancement.
Keywords (discipline, other): Coastal margins
Marine
Biodiversity
Website/URL links: https://naturalresources.wales/evidence-and-data/research-and-reports/state-of-natural-resources-report-sonarr-for-wales-2020/evidence-needs-table/?lang=en
Looking for collaborators: n/a External Partner: Y Organisation: Natural Resources Wales
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What data are available to update the current distribution of invasive non-native species in Welsh waters?
Summary of the Research Question / Evidence Need:
This would improve data sets on the distribution of marine non-native species in Welsh Waters and inform our understanding of the impact of this pressure on the marine ecosystem
Keywords (discipline, other): Marine
Coastal Margins
Invasive non-native species
Biodiversity
Website/URL links: https://naturalresources.wales/evidence-and-data/research-and-reports/state-of-natural-resources-report-sonarr-for-wales-2020/evidence-needs-table/?lang=en
Looking for collaborators: n/a External Partner: Y Organisation: Natural Resources Wales
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What do existing data and evidence sets tell us about the condition of ancient woodland in Wales?
Summary of the Research Question / Evidence Need:
Ancient woodlands are some of our most valuable and biologically diverse. More information on their condition of both statutory and non-statutory woodlands would help inform future policy and management options.
Keywords (discipline, other): Woodland
Ecosystem resilience
Biodiversity
Website/URL links: https://naturalresources.wales/evidence-and-data/research-and-reports/state-of-natural-resources-report-sonarr-for-wales-2020/evidence-needs-table/?lang=en
Looking for collaborators: n/a External Partner: Y Organisation: Natural Resources Wales
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What does marine habitat connectivity look like in Wales?
Summary of the Research Question / Evidence Need:
Ecosystem resilience evidence needs encompass several needs from the other ecosystem and theme chapters.
Keywords (discipline, other): Ecosystem Resilience
Marine
Biodiversity
Website/URL links: https://naturalresources.wales/evidence-and-data/research-and-reports/state-of-natural-resources-report-sonarr-for-wales-2020/evidence-needs-table/?lang=en
Looking for collaborators: n/a External Partner: Y Organisation: Natural Resources Wales
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