The Society is delighted that The Hon Ralph Montagu agreed to replace Peter Nicholson CBE as its President. Peter Nicholson had been President of the Society since 2005 and has made a major contribution to its work, due to his active involvement, and for which the Society remains in his debt. However he decided that, having … Continue reading A new President for SPS
Can we create saltmarsh?
Hannah Mossman's presentation to the SPS Council and invited guests on 3rd March bubbled with enthusiasm for the subject, and clear technical understanding. It was yet another step in the efforts of SPS to understand the issues arising from saltmarsh loss in the Solent. This interest was focussed in a conference that SPS organised in … Continue reading Can we create saltmarsh?
Bill Pimlott takes over as Chairman of SPS
Bill Pimlott, has taken over from Jeremy Clark as Chairman of the Council of the Solent Protection Society. Bill is a keen sailor and member of the Island sailing club having been Commodore from 2007-2010. Bill is a retired Solicitor and is a former President of the Island Law Society. Jeremy has remained as Vice chairman and will … Continue reading Bill Pimlott takes over as Chairman of SPS
MCZ tranche 2 update
The RYA have published details of a DEFRA announcement of the next tranche of MCZs to be investigated. We agree with RYA that the decision to include the management measures in the consultation process is to be welcomed. Sites at Bembvidge; Norris to Ryde ( Osborne Bay); Yarmouth to Cowes; and the Needles are all … Continue reading MCZ tranche 2 update
Lymington Habitat Creation Lecture
On 20th February 2014 some 40 people gathered in the Lymington Community Centre to hear Colin Scott of ABPmer deliver an appraisal of the progress being made with coastal habitat creation work. He summarised progress and issues in national context (drawing upon feedback from the ABPmer conference held in November 2013 as sponsored by the … Continue reading Lymington Habitat Creation Lecture
Cumulative Effects-the questionnaire
For some time the SPS has taken the view that being able to deal with multiple projects is central to the objective of Marine Planning as developed by MM0 under the Marine and Coastal Access Act. This includes the ability to assess the 'Cumulative Effects' of projects on the environment. We first identified this as a significant … Continue reading Cumulative Effects-the questionnaire
Lymington Harbour Position Report
A guest blog by Geoff Holmes, Lymington Harbour Commissioner. Lymington is a fascinating harbour. The new ferries have caused constant controversy; while the active yacht clubs have produced many famous yachtsman. It is therefore a major factor in Solent life. But the harbour itself is under threat. The Saltmarsh that acts as breakwater and flood … Continue reading Lymington Harbour Position Report
Fishing Focus Winter 2013/14
Managing commercial fishing Natural England, JNCC, MMO and IFCA have jointly produced a risk matrix which sets a timetable to introduce management measures to protect SAC's and SPA's By the end of 2013 the MMO and IFCAs had nine byelaws in place protecting sites . They expect to confirm seven more by 31 March 2014 … Continue reading Fishing Focus Winter 2013/14
Valentine Rescue
Valentines Day - where better to celebrate than a seaside restaurant? But when the 80mph wind at Milford on Sea near Hurst Castle picked up stones which smashed the windows of the restaurant, the tone of the evening must have changed quite rapidly. Add to that a tidal surge that meant cars were floating down … Continue reading Valentine Rescue
The Lymington Habitat Creation Lecture
A lecture in Lymington by Colin Scott of ABPMer Thursday 20th Feb 7:30 pm Fuller/ MClellan Room, Lymington Community Centre, Cannon Street, SO41 9BQ • 20 years ago the practice of coastal habitat creation was a relatively novel concept and undertaken at a small-scale if at all; • Today practices such as the landward ‘managed … Continue reading The Lymington Habitat Creation Lecture
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