273-Herintroductie van Bevers, de biologische ingenieurs van een compleet ecosysteem

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3JgysqoIDY
https://drentsemusea.nl/hunebedcentrum/lezingen-archeologie-vanuit-microperspectief/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3JgysqoIDY

  1. In June 2021, the UN declared a Decade on Ecosystem Restoration 2021 – 2030. Its aim was to prevent and halt degradation of ecosystems worldwide and restore them, to stop the collapse of biodiversity, counteract climate change and enhance people’s livelihoods.

    This webinar reviewed one of the UK government’s approaches to tackling the rapid loss of biodiversity due to increased rates of development at a national level. The current Environment Bill going through parliament, includes the introduction of a mandatory biodiversity net gain strategy (BNG), requiring UK developments to demonstrate a 10% increase in biodiversity on or near development sites.

    Our speakers, Anna Kilty and Ammar Ahmad, introduced the concept of biodiversity net gain and details of the legislation covering BNG in the Environment Bill. Following this, they reviewed some case studies, examining what benefits and challenges have been encountered when applying this principle in recent pilot studies.

    This webinar was recorded on 13th September 2021 and hosted by the CIWEM North Western branch.

  2. Microplastic pollution is one of the big environmental challenges of our time. In this webinar Dr Alice Horton of the National Oceanography Centre and lead of the National Microplastics Network shared her perspective on the issue of Microplastics in the aquatic environment, from source to sea, with a focus on the south of England.

    This webinar was aimed at all those with an interest in the water environment and wider environmental sciences relating to pollution.

    This webinar was recorded on 2nd September 2021 and hosted by the CIWEM Central Southern Branch.

  3. 19th Wales Flood Conference 2021: Session 3 | Working with Water
    Hosted by ICE Cymru and the CIWEM Welsh branch. The 19th Wales Flood conference took place virtually this year over three days looking at policy, adaption to the climate and nature emergency and how we work with water.

    This conference was organised by ICE Cymru in partnership with the Chartered Institution of Water Environment Management, CIWEM Welsh branch and supported by the Llywodraeth Cymru, Welsh Government, Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru, Natural Resources Wales and Prifysgol Caerdydd | Cardiff University.
    It was sponsored by Atkins SNC-Lavalin, Waterco, Arup, JBA Consulting and Black & Veatch.

    Session 3 – Working with Water
    Session Chair: Melissa Mahavar-Snow - CIWEM Wales Branch

    Presentation from Fran Moore of Binnies JV on capturing nature’s benefits, describing, quantifying and valuing
    Presentation from Dr Reza Ahmadian - Prifysgol Caerdydd, Cardiff University on enhanced flood hazard assessment and evacuation planning.
    Presentation from Jeremy Jones of Atkins on Daylighting the Cardiff Dock Feeder Canal – Exposing our industrial heritage to deliver 21st century needs.

    A composite video of NFM pilot schemes - National roundup signposting, presented by Tom McLean and Dickon Wells, Welsh Government.
    This webinar was held on the 21st of November 2021.
    19th Wales Flood Conference 2021: Session 3 | Working with Water

  4. Beaver Reintroduction: Nature's engineers restoring an entire ecosystem in Derbyshire
    This year a record number of beavers are being released in the UK by the Wildlife Trust, including Derbyshire. Two beaver families will soon be making Egginton Brook their new home, with the hope of not only re-introducing a species, but restoring an entire ecosystem.

    Eurasian beavers are native to Britain but following hunting for their fur, meat and castoreum (a secretion used in perfumes, food, and medicine), became extinct in the 16th century. Following their extinction, many habitats subsequently declined included meres, mires, tarns, bogs and lakes.

    In 2001 the first pair of beavers were reintroduced to the UK and following their success, more have followed, As a keystone species, beavers naturally maintain and manage important wetland habitats, benefiting a whole host of flora and fauna as well as improving the health and functioning of river systems. The landscapes they engineer have been shown to reduce downstream flooding, increase water retention and reduce pollution.

    This event by Kate Lemon from the Derbyshire Wildlife Trust discussed the beaver release project in Derbyshire, the work that has allowed the project to happen and what they hope to see nature's engineers achieve in the next 5 years.

    This webinar was recorded on 22nd September 2021
    Beaver Reintroduction: Nature's engineers restoring an entire ecosystem in Derbyshire

  5. Trent Talks with Derbyshire Wildlife Trust: All about Beavers

    This is a recording of the webinar held on Thursday 11th February 2021 as part of the 'Trent Talks' series. George Bird from Derbyshire Wildlife Trust gives a presentation about Willington Wetlands and the project to introduce beavers back to this site.
    Trent Talks with Derbyshire Wildlife Trust: All about Beavers

  6. CSI of the Sea: what have we learnt from 30 years of investigating cetacean strandings?
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rhvi3OBn0jA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rhvi3OBn0jA
    Discover why this is the best known of all dolphin species and learn what the latest research tells us about intelligence, hunting techniques and social activity.
    There are around 90 species of cetacean currently recognised but few are as well known as the bottlenose dolphin. This talk will cover some of the studies around the world that have uncovered the secrets of this enigmatic and intelligent creature and explore the behaviours observed in wild populations. Our two UK semi-resident populations in Cardigan Bay and the Moray Firth/Yorkshire and North East Coast will of course feature in the presentation!
    CSI of the Sea: what have we learnt from 30 years of investigating cetacean strandings?
    Discover why this is the best known of all dolphin species and learn what the latest research tells us about intelligence, hunting techniques and social activity.
    There are around 90 species of cetacean currently recognised but few are as well known as the bottlenose dolphin. This talk will cover some of the studies around the world that have uncovered the secrets of this enigmatic and intelligent creature and explore the behaviours observed in wild populations. Our two UK semi-resident populations in Cardigan Bay and the Moray Firth/Yorkshire and North East Coast will of course feature in the presentation!
    I hope you will join me.

  7. If anyone would like to learn more specifically about Bottlenose Dolphins my free "Iconic Species" talk is on Sunday at 8pm.
    www.TheWhaleandDolphinMan.co.uk

  8. Podcast Tips


    Lekker luchtig: Alle geschiedenis ooit
    De Dienst, De man en de maan, Cover story en Hooked
    Boeken FM vind ik fijn. Gezellig, inhoudelijk en grappig.
    Welcome to your fantasy, de geschiedenis van Chippendales?
    https://drentsemusea.nl/hunebedcentrum/lezingen-archeologie-vanuit-microperspectief/
  9. https://www.farandwide.com/s/amazing-world-maps-74d6186e6d0e414b
    vividmaps.com
    https://cloud.google.com/vision/docs/detecting-landmarks

  10. 2021 Studium Generale
    Miljarden jaren van evolutie hebben heel wat slimme oplossingen opgeleverd voor problemen waar wetenschappers en ontwerpers nu tegenaan lopen. Niet zo gek dus dat zij de natuur gebruiken als inspiratiebron bij het ontwikkelen van nieuwe materialen. Dit doen ze door bijvoorbeeld chemische functies uit biologische systemen te kopiëren; zo diende het hechtingssysteem van een mossel als https://vimeo.com/508326040 voorbeeld voor waterbestendige lijm. Ook voor veel technologische problemen kunnen we spieken bij de natuur. Zo kijken we naar het vlieggedrag van vogels en het zwemgedrag van vissen voor toepassingen in de luchtvaart of op zee. Zijn al deze innovatieve oplossingen die we zo kunnen afkijken te mooi om waar te zijn? Of zouden we juist meer moeten kijken naar de natuur voor inspiratie? Wat zijn de valkuilen bij het imiteren van natuurlijke uitvindingen? https://sggroningen.nl/index.php/evenement/afkijken-van-de-natuur?language_content_entity=nl
    In dit Kenniscafé spreken we met Marleen Kamperman, hoogleraar aan de RUG gespecialiseerd in materiaalkunde en polymeerchemie; Eize Stamhuis, universitair hoofddocent Experimentele Marine Zoology & Biomimetica aan de RUG; en Tjeerd Veenhoven, industrieel ontwerper. https://vimeo.com/508326040 https://platform.forum.nl/nl/kenniscafe-afkijken-van-de-natuur
    Meer informatie: https://sggroningen.nl/evenement/afkijken-van-de-natuur Minder weergeven


    Africa-Peru-Spain: New Podcast episode with James Wolstencroft

    I have published the third episode of the Bucket List Birding podcast a couple of days ago. If you did not see it, you probably don't subscribe to the podcast in your podcast app yet. DO IT! NOW!

    Seriously, with my irregular schedule, and balancing things that need to be done (in order to survive financially) and doing things that are fun (podcast, running, singing), one can never be sure when the next episode comes out. Therefor, subscribe!
    You find the pod on practically all podcast platforms

    I am happy that over 200 people have listened to the podcast so far.

    In the last episode I talked to James Wolstencroft who guides for Wings and Eagle Eye Tours in Tanzania.
    https://7wondersbirding.com/nigel-marven/

Posted on January 10, 2022 10:05 PM by ahospers ahospers

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