Biodiversity & Ecosystem Management

Region: UK and Ireland

Feasibility of a Regional Approach to the Delivery of Marine Biodiversity Action Plans

Client: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust
Project Dates: March 2003 - September 2003

Project objectives:
This study assessed the current approaches to biodiversity conservation action planning and review their success in protecting species and habitat assets from development and other threats.

Poseidon services provided:
The study examined the merits of embedding this traditional approach in a more holistic regional planning framework that might widen the interests and partnerships in precautionary coastal and marine resource management and conservation. The South-East of England was used as a case study.