27: Insects, Identification & Recording with Ashleigh Whiffin, and CIEEM State of the Profession Survey
In this episode of Nature In A Nutshell, we are joined by Ashleigh Whiffin, Curator of Entomology at National Museums Scotland, who talks to us about the importance of insects and recording. We also have CIEEM's CEO, Sally Hayns, on the pod who breaks down the key findings from our State of the Profession survey report. We also have a quick update on the Planning and Infrastructure Bill and Scotland's draft Natural Environment Bill.Visit our website: https://cieem.net/Show notes:CIEEM State of the Profession Survey reportCIEEM updates on the Planning and Infrastructure BillBird Island’s Cape Gannet Population Signals Ocean Health Recovery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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26: Eco-Anxiety with Kath Allen and Planning & Infrastructure Bill Update
In this episode, we chat with Kath Allen about eco-anxiety and how to manage it. We also discuss an update to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, the current Land Use Framework and finally, the first use of NatureScot's compulsory deer control power.In our positive news segment, we share that a family of beavers are thriving in their new woodland home in Worcestershire, and Orkney curlew numbers are bouncing back.Visit our website: https://cieem.net/Show notes:Kath Allen's websiteKath Allen's 'Sustainable Hope' resourceCIEEM members have access to our Member Assistance ProgrammeCIEEM encourages members to engage MPs on the Planning and Infrastructure Bill CommitteeCIEEM publishes briefing on Planning and Infrastructure Bill amendmentsAgency could intervene to cull estate's red deerCall for members’ input: responding to proposals for powers to change environmental assessment legislation in ScotlandBeavers thriving in new woodland homeOrkney curlew numbers bouncing back Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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25: Planning and Infrastructure Bill & Scotland's Natural Environment Bill
In this episode, we discuss the Planning and Infrastructure Bill in England and the Call for Evidence on Scotland's Natural Environment Bill.We also cover the Welsh Government's Good Practice Guidance for Dark Skies.Visit our website: https://cieem.net/Show notes:CIEEM responds to Planning and Infrastructure BillResponding to the Call for evidence on Scotland’s Natural Environment Billhttps://www.gov.wales/stars-align-wales-leads-uk-dark-skies-protection https://www.gov.wales/dark-skies-guidance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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24: Grasslands with Plantlife's Jo Riggall, Land & Planning in England, & Net Benefits for Biodiversity Wales
In line with the theme of the March edition of In Practice, we speak to Jo Riggall from Plantlife about the value of grasslands and Plantlife's Grassland Strategy. We also discuss the latest updates to land and planning in England, and also Net Benefits for Nature in Wales.We also talk about species new to science being discovered in the Congo and Humpback Whales bouncing back in UK waters.Nature In A Nutshell is brought to you by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM). We are the leading professional membership body representing and supporting ecologists and environmental managers in the UK, Ireland and abroad.Visit our website: https://cieem.net/Show notes:PlantlifeHumpback Whales bouncing back in UK waters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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23: Planning Reforms in England, Nature Ambitions in Wales and Small Sites Biodiversity Net Gain
In this episode, we talk about planning reforms in England, nature ambitions in Wales and Small Sites BNG (Biodiversity Net Gain).Nature In A Nutshell is brought to you by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM). We are the leading professional membership body representing and supporting ecologists and environmental managers in the UK, Ireland and abroad.Visit our website: https://cieem.net/Show notes:Addressing the Planning Reform ProposalsCCEI report on Welsh Government's Nature AmbitionsWelsh Parliament newsBBC News ArticleCIEEM Releases Biodiversity Net Gain for Small Sites ReportDRC announces plans to create world’s largest tropical forest reserve Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In every Nature in a Nutshell episode, we sit down to chat about the latest ecology news in the UK and Ireland. We will break down what it means and how it might impact nature, society, and those working in this space in an easily digestible way. Whether you are an aspiring ecologist or environmental manager, there will be something for you. This podcast is brought to you by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management. CIEEM is the leading professional membership body representing and supporting ecologists and environmental managers in the UK, Ireland and abroad.With a growing membership and an increasingly influential voice we are transforming the professionalism of the sector, just as our members are transforming understanding of, and attitudes towards, protecting and enhancing our natural environment.Visit our website: https://cieem.net/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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