MESH UK Workshop 19 October 2006 Introduction Dr Paul Gilliland Marine Policy Adviser and MESH Partner Lead Natural England
MESH Partners www. search. MESH. net
Overview Context Ø Habitat mapping in general Ø Policy interest and commitments The Project Ø Development, aims, objectives Ø Structure and deliverables Ø Relationship to other projects The Workshop Ø Aim and objectives Ø Audience Ø Structure www. search. MESH. net
What are ‘habitat maps’ A ‘habitat’ means the physical and biological environment that supports a particular ecological community. It is described in terms of both physical and biological characteristics. Surrogate information and data. Maps show the distribution of habitats as defined by a classification system www. search. MESH. net
Why habitat mapping? Why MESH? Multiple pressures and uses on marine environment www. search. MESH. net
Why MESH. . ? Effective management of the marine environment requires information on the spatial distribution and the quality of seabed habitats. Legally permitted activities in the Irish Sea www. search. MESH. net
Why habitat mapping? Why MESH? Multiple pressures and uses on marine environment Ecosystem management needs spatial data on habitats and species Underpin marine spatial planning Context for environmental assessment International obligations to protect seabed habitats www. search. MESH. net
Why MESH: problems preventing progress Available data were not readily accessible Data were not collected to internationally agreed standards Lack of international and national seabed maps in a common language Un-coordinated effort in seabed mapping initiatives www. search. MESH. net
Policy interest Safeguarding our Seas Ø Build on existing mapping Ø Publicly accessible integrated mapping Defra ‘Evidence and Innovation Strategy 2005 -2008’ Marine Bill Ø Value of habitat and ‘landscape’ maps Ø MESH and UKSea. Map www. search. MESH. net
What is MESH? Development of a framework for Mapping European Seabed Habitats www. search. MESH. net
MESH and UKSea. Map MESH UKSea. Map Ø INTERREG area Ø UK waters Ø From landscapes Ø Landscapes only to biotopes Ø Defra/SE/CCW/DTI Ø Range of UK and other partners Funding DCLG/CE/RSPB WWF/NE/(JNCC) Methods Outputs www. search. MESH. net
Number of Partners by country www. search. MESH. net
MESH Project: facts & figures Twelve partners from five countries Partner legal status Ø Ø National Public Body Research Institution University 1 Private Enterprise 6 4 1 Budget: € 8, 125, 575 Duration: four years (May ‘ 03 – April ’ 07) www. search. MESH. net
MESH - Goal To establish a framework for mapping the marine habitats of north-west Europe through the development of internationally agreed protocols and guidelines for seabed habitat mapping and the generation of the first compiled marine habitat maps for the north-west Europe Interreg III B area. www. search. MESH. net
MESH Actions Collate and harmonise existing habitat maps Develop standards and protocols Field studies Develop predictive mapping tools Case studies on uses for maps Communication and dissemination www. search. MESH. net
MESH deliverables Harmonised habitat map of seabed habitats for north-west Ø Accompanying ‘confidence maps’ Ø Evaluation of EUNIS for habitat mapping A metadata catalogue of mapping studies for north-west Europe A website that includes an interactive web. GIS Guidance on habitat mapping based on a set of internationally agreed protocols and standards Ø New mapping studies to test protocols and models www. search. MESH. net
Review of standards and protocols http: //www. searchmesh. net/Default. aspx? page=1442 www. search. MESH. net
MESH deliverables (cont. ) Models for the prediction of habitat types Physical data Published case studies on the practical application of habitat maps Predicted habitat National networks of habitat mapping map distribution stakeholders ‘Modelling’ Ø A stakeholder database to infer Follow on strategyhabitat distribution Ø. . continued collation and improvement of habitat mapping at the national and international scale Sample data www. search. MESH. net
Links to other work Contribute to strategic programmes, eg Ø Marine Data & Information Partnership Ø Marine Monitoring & Assessment Facilitate delivery of initiatives, eg Ø Habitats Directive FCS, SEA/REA, OSPAR MPAs Complement or link to other projects, eg Ø BALANCE, CHa. RM, Hab. Map www. search. MESH. net
UK seabed mapping New survey, eg UK National Seabed Survey developing proposal Overall package Ø Collate and present existing data Ø Interpret as far as possible Underpinning Ø Data management Ø Standards and protocols Ø Utility of mapping www. search. MESH. net
Workshop – 1 Views on MESH and specific outputs Ø Understanding of the project Ø Demonstrate utility of outputs and habitat maps Ø Case studies Audience Ø advisers, decisions makers, industry, managers, planners, policy makers www. search. MESH. net
Workshop – 2 Structure Ø Ø > 50% discussion Different forms of feedback Web demonstration and posters Mix of target audience and MESH speakers MESH partners Ø Ø web. GIS Modelling - UKSea. Map Guidance document Follow on strategy www. search. MESH. net
Workshop – 3 User perspective Ø Scale Ø Different uses Ø Organisations Delegates input Outputs …………………. Outcomes? www. search. MESH. net
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