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Have agri-environment scheme measures been successful in creating new semi-natural grassland in Wales?

Summary of the Research Question / Evidence Need:

Stocks of natural resources is a basic measure of sustainable management of natural resources. Agri-environment has been one of the main grassland creation mechanisms in Wales

Keywords (discipline, other): Semi-natural grassland
Enclosed farmland
Biodiversity
Land use and soil
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

Contact Details

Name: n/a n/a    Email Address:     Phone: NA

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 Have agri-environment scheme measures been successful in improving condition of semi-natural grassland?

Summary of the Research Question / Evidence Need:

Condition is a basic measure of stocks of natural resources and resilience. Agri-environment has been one of the main mechanisms in Wales for maintaining and improving semi-natural grassland condition

Keywords (discipline, other): Semi-natural grassland
Enclosed farmland
Land use and soil
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

Contact Details

Name: n/a n/a    Email Address:     Phone: NA

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 Have grassland creation projects been successful in creating new semi-natural grassland in Wales?

Summary of the Research Question / Evidence Need:

Stocks of natural resources is a basic measure of sustainable management of natural resources. A number of projects have included some grassland creation, but long-term success or otherwise of these is often not recorded

Keywords (discipline, other): Semi-natural grassland
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

Contact Details

Name: n/a n/a    Email Address:     Phone: NA

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 Have grassland projects been successful in improving condition of semi-natural grassland?

Summary of the Research Question / Evidence Need:

Condition is a basic measure of stocks of natural resources and resilience. A number of projects in Wales have included measures for maintaining and improving semi-natural grassland condition; results have not always been adequately recorded

Keywords (discipline, other): Semi-natural grassland
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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Name: n/a n/a    Email Address:     Phone: NA

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 How are marine mammal populations structured in Welsh waters and further afield?,

Summary of the Research Question / Evidence Need:

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): Marine mammal population structure in Welsh waters,”Marine mammals, Population structure, Welsh waters, Marine ecology”,

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:     Email Address: marinecoastalevidence@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk    Phone: NA

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 How are PCBs (and other contaminants) affecting marine mammals in Wales?,

Summary of the Research Question / Evidence Need:

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): Impact of PCBs and contaminants on marine mammals in Wales,”PCBs, Contaminants, Marine mammals, Environmental health, Wales”,

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:     Email Address: marinecoastalevidence@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk    Phone: NA

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 How are Welsh saltmarshes used by fish for example, for nursery areas and foraging?

Summary of the Research Question / Evidence Need:

There has been little research into this ecosystem service within Wales.

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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Name: n/a n/a    Email Address:     Phone: NA

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 How can building regulations be improved to deliver water efficiencies as standard?

Summary of the Research Question / Evidence Need:

Wales Low Carbon Action Plan launched in March 19 includes steps for social housing but has little on water efficiency.

Keywords (discipline, other): Water efficiency, Urban, Climate change, Energy, Carbon, Building Regulations, Architecture

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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 How can conflicts between humans and urban gulls be reduced?,

Summary of the Research Question / Evidence Need:

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): Reducing conflicts between humans and urban gulls,”Urban gulls, Human-wildlife conflict, Behavior, Bird management”,

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:     Email Address: marinecoastalevidence@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk    Phone: NA

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 How can diffuse pollution into lowland wetlands be reduced?

Summary of the Research Question / Evidence Need:

Nutrient pollution is a major cause of decline in lowland peatlands via both waterborne (surface and groundwater) and aerial deposition. Are buffer zones effective and how extensive should they be? Source-pathway- receptor studies are required to determine best practice. This is likely to be site-specific due to varying hydrological conditions although a general review of practice elsewhere may lead to insights.

Keywords (discipline, other): Pollution, lowland wetlands, nutrient pollution, peatlands, source-pathway, source pathway, hydrology, geography

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

Contact Details

Name:     Email Address:     Phone: NA

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