Wide ranging, thought provoking and at times provocative, the thirty plus multi-disciplinary presentations at the conference – ranging from fishing, sea bed users to health and well being from the coast - gave the two SPS delegates a great deal to think about during the conference and subsequently to consider the implications for the Solent. … Continue reading Challenges at Coastal Conference
Category: Marine Management
SPS Comments to DEFRA on the Draft Marine Bill
Posted on 22 Jun 2008 This society was formed in 1956 to ensure the ecological and environmental well-being and wise management of the Solent waters, including its creeks, rivers and harbours and its foreshores and surrounding lands. As such the Society has studied the Draft Marine Bill with interest and our comments are given below. … Continue reading SPS Comments to DEFRA on the Draft Marine Bill
Acronyms Explained
There are many acronyms for Conservation Terms and here we explain a few of the more common ones. AONB – Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty A designation arising from the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act of 1949, where selected areas were designated for their beauty and unique qualities – the only difference … Continue reading Acronyms Explained
SOLFIRE Presentation given to the Council
Posted on 21 Mar 2006 At March's Council meeting, members had the rare opportunity to hear from two of the busiest men in the Solent. Commander Kendall Carter, Royal Navy, Portsmouth Queens Harbour Master and Captain Steven Young Harbour Master of Southamton Port. Between them they control all activities military and commercial from the Nab … Continue reading SOLFIRE Presentation given to the Council
Preview of West Solent Marine National Park Report
Posted on 04 Jan 2006 Our last two newsletters have had short articles about the idea of having the West Solent designated as a Marine National Park. In preparation for a campaign on this, we have now drawn up a report that describes the idea in detail and looks at the case for it, primarily … Continue reading Preview of West Solent Marine National Park Report
Solent European Marine Site
Posted on 22 Aug 2005 This article describes how four conservation areas within the Solent are in the process of being formed, and how wider interests including the Solent Protection Society will be consulted. The United Kingdom Government is currently implementing the requirements of the European Habitats Directive 1992. One important outcome has been the … Continue reading Solent European Marine Site
Solent Protection Society 