INCA Tees Conference Presentations
29th April 2008, Wynyard Rooms
INCA's first Tees Conference was a resounding success, being attended by 87 delegates.
If you were unable to attend the conference or wish to have the opportunity to view the presentations once more, then a link to each subject covered is included below.
The Challenge of the Environment
Andy Greaves, DEFRA
This presentation looked at the current policies coming forward from DEFRA and the general DEFRA approach to the environment.
Presentation file size is 0.6 MB. download now
The Northern Gateway - achieving a balance between development and the natural environment
Dr. Martin Bailey, Royal Haskoning
The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the major port development, Northern Gateway, was undertaken by Royal Haskoning on behalf of PD Teesport. The presentation demonstrated how a positive approach to consultees and the involvement of partnersidentified key issues for the EIA and helped to alleviate potential tensions between the developer and the regulators.
Presentation file size is1.4 MB. download now
The State of the Natural Environment of the Tees Estuary
Pauline Short, PMS Marcoms
The presentation previewed the forthcoming INCA publication on the changes in the natural environment between 1995 and 2006, to build on the earlier publication in 1995 that reviewed the previous 25 years.
Presentation file size is 0.9 MB. download now
Teesmouth & Cleveland Coast Special Protection Area - Birds, Business and the Bigger Picture
Mike Leakey, Natural England
This looked at the current condition of this internationally-important wildlife site, an analysis of potential threats and a took a forward look at “what does sustainable development really mean in this context and how can we all contribute?”.
Presentation file size is 1.2 MB. download now
Natural and human-induced changes to the ecology of the Tees Estuary
Daryl Burdon Estuarine Ecologist & Socio-Economist, Hull University
The talk presented recent and historical studies on the hydrography, sedimentology and ecology of the Tees Estuary in general and Seal Sands in particular in relation to natural and sewage-derived nutrients. It summarised the results of a major study managed by Northumbrian Water plc, the Environment Agency and Natural England into the causes and consequences of nutrient derived problems in the estuary.
Presentation file size is 3.2 MB. download now
Biodiversity Action Planning for Business
George Best, Huntsman Tioxide
Huntsman Tioxide reported on their BAP for the Greatham Site. George Best presentation file size is 0.1MB and that of Ken Smith is 5.7MB download George Best presentation now | download Ken Smith presentation now
Teesside International Nature Reserve
Kevin Bayes, RSPB
The RSPB reported on their collaboration with the Teesside Environmental Trust to create their largest visitor and educational centre in England download now
Tees Tidal Flood Risk Strategy
Vicky Patterson, Environment Agency
The EA reported on the implications of sea level rise, the risk of tidal flooding and the precautions required.
Presentation file size is 0.8 MB. download now