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What is the efficacy of acoustic deterrent devices on marine mammals, birds and fish?
Summary of the Research Question / Evidence Need:
Important evidence to balance priorities for provisioning ecosystem services through renewable energy resources with maintaining and enhancing biodiversity, specifically mobile species. To inform our advice to developers.
Keywords (discipline, other): Marine
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 is the extent and condition of intensively managed grassland and arable peatlands? How can these be managed more sustainably to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases?
Summary of the Research Question / Evidence Need:
The most intensive greenhouse gas emissions are from intensively managed arable and grasslands not semi-natural habitats (Low Carbon Wales Report).
Keywords (discipline, other): Land use and soil
Coastal Margins
Enclosed farmland
Cimate change
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 is the extent and condition of river gravels across Wales?
Summary of the Research Question / Evidence Need:
Outdated or absent data and associated analyses hinders the assessment of the current extent, condition and trends of our freshwater ecosystems.
Keywords (discipline, other): Freshwater
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 is the extent and quantified impact of unconsented river modification in Wales?
Summary of the Research Question / Evidence Need:
Physical modification is the main reason for rivers Welsh rivers failing to achieve Good Ecological Status. Modifications to floodplains have significant impacts on ecosystem health and flood risk. However limited information is available on the extent and specific impacts of these modifications. This information is required to inform ecosystem resilience and restoration opportunities.
Keywords (discipline, other): Freshwater
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 is the extent and severity of topsoil and subsoil compaction in soils across Wales?
Summary of the Research Question / Evidence Need:
To help to inform what practices and which areas would benefit from natural flood or drainage management
Keywords (discipline, other): Land use and soil
Woodland
Mountains, moorland, and heath
Urban
Semi-natural grassland
Enclosed farmland
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 is the extent and spatial-arrangment of qualifying habitats in protected sites across 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
Woodland
Marine
Freshwater
Mountains, moorland, and heath
Coastal margins
Urban
Semi-natural grassland
Enclosed farmland
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 is the extent of improved grassland across Wales?
Summary of the Research Question / Evidence Need:
Currently the Welsh Government agricultural statistics presents data on grassland under 5 years and over 5 years, along with rough grazing. These figures are obtained from farmers through the Single Application Form to claim Basic Payment Scheme. However, the figures do not show the true extent of improved grassland as grassland over 5 years and rough grazing could include semi-natural grassland.
Keywords (discipline, other): Enclosed farmland
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 is the extent of netting activities and the impact on marine mammals in Welsh waters?,
Summary of the Research Question / Evidence Need:
Mapping the extent of netting activities in Welsh waters, and examining the overlaps with areas that are used by marine mammals to identify potential risk areas. Dependant on sourcing fisheries data.
For more, and updated information, please visit https://naturalresources.wales/evidence-and-data/research-and-reports/marine-biodiversity-collaborative-research-priorities/?lang=en
Keywords (discipline, other): Netting activities, Marine mammals, Welsh waters, Fisheries impact
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: Dr Kirsten Ramsay Email Address: marinecoastalevidence@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk Phone: NA
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What is the extent of soil compaction from poaching and machinery?
Summary of the Research Question / Evidence Need:
To help inform future sustainable soil management practices especially in areas affected by flooding.
Keywords (discipline, other): Land use, soil, flooding, soil compaction, poaching, sustainable soil management, farming, agriculture
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: No External Partner: Yes Organisation: Natural Resources Wales
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Name: Email Address: Phone: NA
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What is the extent of soils that are impacted by contaminants on former industrial sites which pose a risk to human health and water quality?
Summary of the Research Question / Evidence Need:
To assess the risk to human health and water quality and to implement appropriate remediation
Keywords (discipline, other): Land use and soil
Freshwater
Urban
Waste
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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