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Blog: Natural Capital User Guide
Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Natural Course have just launched a new Natural Capital User Guide. Natural capital tools provide decision makers with the information and evidence to make more informed, joined-up decisions on the protection of the natural environment and investment projects. Natural Course has been supporting Greater Manchester…
Natural Capital User Guide launch
Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Natural Course launches new Natural Capital User Guide It is designed to be the ‘go to’ reference point for all things natural capital across Greater Manchester. Natural capital tools give decision makers at all levels the tools and evidence to make more informed, joined-up decisions.…
Project update – Catchment Benchmarking
New report on Catchment Partnerships across the North West River Basin District published. Natural Course has published its first report from the catchment benchmarking project. The project is looking at how Catchment Partnerships are currently working across the North West River Basin District, their challenges, good practices, and opportunities to…
Communicating the importance of natural flood management to a global audience
US Army Engineer Research and Development Centre host virtual book launch for Engineering with Nature: An Atlas, Volume 2 Book features a Natural Course supported case study about natural flood management initiatives at Smithills and Low Leighton (New Mills) A case study showing the benefits of natural flood management interventions…
Water governance in Cumbria
Natural Course publishes its latest findings as part of the ‘reviewing the model for water management in the North West’ project The latest report is an in-depth study of Cumbria, providing a more detailed understanding of governance arrangements across the county Following on from the high-level study of water governance…
Blog: Reconnecting with water so we protect it (Yvonne Rees, Eunomia)
Natural Course is working closely with Eunomia to find ways to better manage water locally. On the week the world celebrated World Water Day, we asked their water guru Yvonne Rees what this vital resource means to her. Feeling disconnected Water to me means joy, whether it’s a refreshing drink,…
Project update: Bringing the River Irk to Life – Have your say
We have a really exciting opportunity for you to have your say on which actions should be taken to bring the River Irk back to life. There will be an online survey coming soon, but also 3 workshops focussing on different areas of the catchment. These are free to attend…
Natural Flood Management Methods Featured on BBC’s Countryfile
The series of methods including leaky dams, tree planting and Sphagnum moss were featured on Sunday’s Countryfile as part of a pilot project in Crompton Moor, Oldham aiming to show how effective natural methods can be for preventing flooding. The project is a partnership between Natural Course, City of Trees,…
Project update: Hillylaid wetland
The Hillylaid Wetland in Thornton, is situated just north of Blackpool in Lancashire. It’s a low lying area of land sandwiched between the River Wyre and the Irish Sea. Natural Course has been involved with this project for a number of years as part of the wider action ‘using coastal…
Project update: Integrated Wetland Network launch new ecological network tool
Natural England announce the completion of a new ecological network tool for wetlands and woodlands in Northwest England It can provide an evidence base for prioritising off-site Biodiversity Net Gain opportunities, and contribute to the evidence base for the development of Local Nature Recovery Strategies in the Greater Manchester pilot.…