5216 publications
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Programme of Measures - Agriculture - 2009
Agriculture and food processing is an important industry in Northern Ireland and the sector accounts for 3.5% of total added value in Northern Ireland’s economy. There are currently 26,100 farm businesses in Northern Ireland, of...
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Programme of Measures - Collection and Treatment of Sewage - 2009
Northern Ireland Water (NIW ) is the sole provider of water sewerage services in Northern Ireland. Every year NIW collects 133 million tonnes of wastewater from 660,000 businesses and households.
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Programme of Measures - Fisheries - 2009
Many fish species in inland and transitional (estuarine) waters support commercial and recreational fisheries. The commercial fisheries for salmon, trout, eels and pollan have declined in recent years and although angling remains a major participation...
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Programme of Measures - Forestry - 2009
The fundamental importance of forests is now recognised globally in appreciation of their capacity to provide many social, economic and environmental benefits. Forest and woodland cover now accounts for just over 6% of Northern Ireland’s...
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Programme of Measures - Freshwater Morphology - 2009
Many of Northern Ireland’s rivers and lakes have a history of engineering interventions which have had an important role in the growth of the economy. Embankments, erosion protection and dredging have allowed urban development and...
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Programme of Measures - Industry and Other Business - 2009
Northern Ireland has traditionally had an industrial economy, most notably in shipbuilding and textiles. The food and drink sector is now Northern Ireland’s largest manufacturing industry. The sector employs over 18,000 people with over 330...
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Programme of Measures - Invasive Alien Species - 2009
Alien species or, as they are sometimes known, non-native species are animals and plants that have been introduced, either intentionally or unintentionally, outside their natural range. Many of these alien species live in harmony with...
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Programme of Measures - Marine Morphology - 2009
There are many morphological pressures on the marine environment around Northern Ireland. Our ports play an important role in transporting goods in and out of the country. In 2006, approximately 25 million tonnes of goods...
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Programme of Measures - Urban Development - 2009
Whilst this section is entitled urban development it is equally relevant to development in what are primarily rural areas.
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Programme of Measures - Waste - 2009
Waste disposal sites (including old un-lined landfills) may produce lesser discharges to waters than wastewater treatment plants and industries, but residues or waste products from previous activities may have seeped into the ground and continue...
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What we Plan to Achieve by 2015 and Beyond - 2009
The Water Framework Directive aims to achieve good status in surface waters and groundwaters and ensure that there is no deterioration in the water quality of these waters. A key requirement in the River Basin...
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Heavily Modified and Artificial Water Bodies - Neagh Bann River Basin District - 2009
A study of the heavily modified and artificial water bodies within the Neagh Bann River Basin District.
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Heavily Modified Water Bodies – North Eastern River Basin District - 2009
A study of the heavily modified water bodies in the North Eastern River Basin District.
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Heavily Modified Water Bodies – North Western River Basin District - 2009
A study of the heavily modified water bodies in the North Western River Basin District.
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Introduction to Identification and Classification of Heavily Modified and Artificial Water Bodies - 2009
This report aims to show the steps taken by NIEA in designating water bodies as heavily modified or artificial. Details of the information used to classify these water bodies are provided. To complement hydromorphological improvements...
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Water Bodies Removed from the Heavily Modified Water Bodies List - 2009
Findings of a workshop held to identify water bodies to be removed from the heavily modified water bodies list.
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UKTAG Heavily Modified Water Body Templates - 2009
UKTAG templates for heavily modified water bodies.
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Fish Classification Index - Transitional Waters - 2009
The Transitional Fish Classification Index (TFCI) has been developed to assess the ecological status of fish within transitional waters.
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Benthic Invertebrates - Infaunal Quality Index - Transitional and Coastal Waters - 2009
Summary of the methods used to monitor benthic invertebrates.
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Macroalgae - Macroalgal Blooming Tool -Transitional and Coastal Waters - 2009
Summary of the methods used to monitor macroalgae.