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What is the impact of climate change induced summer flow reductions on riverine ecosystems?
Summary of the Research Question / Evidence Need:
Current research indicates that average natural summer flows in rivers could drastically reduce by between 50 and 80 % across Wales. However, the potential impacts and the consequences of these changes on our riverine ecosystems and water resources requires further study.
Keywords (discipline, other): Water efficiency
Freshwater
Climate change
Waste
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
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What is the impact of climate change on soil chemical changes, macro and micro nutrients in Wales?
Summary of the Research Question / Evidence Need:
Evidence gaps remain on the impact of climate change on the chemical properies of soils, emphasis on nutrients.
Keywords (discipline, other): Land use and soil
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 is the impact of disturbance including recreation, access, boats and aircraft on coastal birds?
Summary of the Research Question / Evidence Need:
This evidence would help to evaluate extent of this pressure and identify areas for management.
Keywords (discipline, other): Coastal margins
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
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What is the impact of elevated nutrient levels on algal growth and resulting impact on organisms in estuarine and coastal water bodies?
Summary of the Research Question / Evidence Need:
Inform condition and pressure from poor water quality.
Keywords (discipline, other): Coastal margins
Marine
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
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What is the impact of emerging technologies for renewable energy on human well-being?
Summary of the Research Question / Evidence Need:
This would provide a holistic view of technologies
Keywords (discipline, other): Energy
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 is the impact of emerging technologies for renewable energy on the natural environment in Wales and its ecosystem services?
Summary of the Research Question / Evidence Need:
Renewable Energy should be a nature based solution that continously supports the ecosystem. For instance green hydrogen production from offshore wind could have impact on the marine environment especially on a commercial scale despite it being best form of hydrogen production.
Keywords (discipline, other): Energy
Ecosystem resilience
Woodland
Marine
Mountains, moorland, and heath
Freshwater
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
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What is the impact of exempt abstractions on water availability?
Summary of the Research Question / Evidence Need:
Abstractions below 20m3/day do not require a licence. We need to know the amount of water (legally abstracted but unlicensed) to identify potential impact hotspots.
There are 15k+ exempt abstractions in Wales registered with local authorities and drinking waer inspectorate.
Keywords (discipline, other): Water efficiency
Freshwater
Climate change
Waste
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
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What is the impact of extensive tree planting on resilience of semi-natural grassland and other ecosystems in uplands, including the impact on threatened breeding birds?
Summary of the Research Question / Evidence Need:
The implications of very extensive and expanding tree planting on acid grassland in the uplands needs more consideration.
Keywords (discipline, other): Semi-natural grassland
Woodland
Mountains, moorland, and heath
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
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What is the impact of including previously exempt abstractions on local water balance calculations?
Summary of the Research Question / Evidence Need:
Previously, not all exempt abstractions over 20m3/d have been included in resource availability mapping. Inclusion will help to identify supply/demand hotspots and potential failure to meet Water Framework Directive standards.
Keywords (discipline, other): Water efficiency
Freshwater
Climate change
Waste
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
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What is the impact of invasive non-native species of Interest to Wales on multiple ecosystems and the ecosystem services they provide in Wales currently?
Summary of the Research Question / Evidence Need:
Review the current research findings on the current impact and predicted future impacts of invasive non-native species on ecosystems and their ecosystem services. To be repeated as more species are included.
Research from other regions or countries may not reflect the impact that invasive non-native species have when they establish in Wales due to differences in topography, climate, etc.
Keywords (discipline, other): Invasive non-native species
Woodland
Marine
Mountains, moorland, and heath
Freshwater
Coastal margins
Urban
Semi-natural grassland
Enclosed farmland
Land use and soil
Water efficiency
Ecosystem resilience
Climate 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
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