scholarly journals Analysis of reports on the impact of building investments on Natura 2000 sites in Poland based on own research

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 251-259
Author(s):  
Jolanta Harasymiuk
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Natura 2000 ◽  
Building Structures ◽  
Natura 2000 Network ◽  
Environmental Threats ◽  
The Public ◽  
Release Of Information ◽  
Building Project ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Construction Works

The paper presents the results of several analyses of reports on the impact of SFRs on Natura 2000 sites. The reports enumerated are documents which are the basis for the assessment of an undertaking (building project) on valuable natural areas. Legal regulations determine fairly precisely the scope of a report on the impact of an undertaking on the environment, although they are imprecise in regards to how the impact on Natura 2000 sites should be evaluated. The reports are prepared at the request of investors, who are not interested in demonstrating a significant impact of construction works and planned building structures on the condition that the protected features and the integrity of Natura 2000 sites. An incomplete report may foster neglect of environmental threats and be contradictory to the basic aim of the assessment, which it to exclude a possible occurrence of a significant impact of a building on the Natura 2000 network. The present paper shows analyses of reports in the context of the content required by the Act of 23 November 2008 on the release of information about environment and its protection, participation of the public in the environment, and protection and assessments of the environmental impact. The analysis presented in this article has shown that the reports did not have the characteristics of an expert environmental examination, wich is commonplace with respect reports on the environmental impact required in a classical impact assessment. Some reports were incomplete, and the predicted impact on Natura 2000 sites was not based on actual data.

Public Participation in Environmental Impact Assessments Between Spain and Portugal

2015 ◽  
Vol 17 (02) ◽  
pp. 1550022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fernando Vicente ◽  
Teresa Fidélis ◽  
Gonzalo Méndez
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Public Participation ◽  
Impact Assessment ◽  
Environmental Impact Assessment ◽  
Public Involvement ◽  
Considerable Increase ◽  
Significant Development ◽  
The Public ◽  
Environmental Impact Assessments ◽  
The Impact

Since 2000, the Transboundary Environmental Impact Assessment (TEIA) process in the Iberian context has undergone significant development due to new circumstances that came into play at the bilateral and European levels: (i) the adoption of a collaborative TEIA Protocol between Spain and Portugal in 2008; and (ii) the increasing number of cross-border projects supported by European Union funds. Despite these developments, the impact of this bilateral regulation on public participation, the cornerstone of any Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), has not yet been fully examined. Drawing from specific literature focusing on the involvement of the public as the basis of effective improvement of the TEIA, this paper critically analyses if the lates transboundary provision has encouraged public participation in this context. Although the analysis of the TEIA enforcement revealed a considerable increase in the number of consultations between the neighbouring states compared to the previous situation, public involvement has not increased. Based on these findings, this paper presents a set of recommendations to more effectively involve the public in transboundary consultations.

scholarly journals Riparian Vegetation Along the Scroafa Stream and Its Tributaries (Southern Transylvanian Tableland) Under Changing Ecological Conditions and Human Intervention

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 31-46
Author(s):  
Erika Schneider-Binder
Keyword(s):  
Riparian Vegetation ◽  
Climate Changes ◽  
Vertical Structure ◽  
Natura 2000 ◽  
Site Conditions ◽  
Habitat Types ◽  
Natura 2000 Network ◽  
Ecological Requirements ◽  
Priority Habitat ◽  
The Impact

Abstract The riparian softwood galleries of the Scroafa Stream basin, part of the South Eastern Transylvanian Tableland are presented and discussed under the aspect of their site conditions, species composition, vertical structure by different layers, ecological requirements and their change along the stream banks from the source to the mouth in the Târnava Mare River. Their stretches are compared, with commonalities and differences highlighted. The impact of human dependent changes and the future of the galleries with climate changes are addressed. The importance of the riparian softwood stands is also presented in the context of the Natura 2000 network, as they are included in the list as priority habitat types.

scholarly journals STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION OF IRAQ PLANS AND PROGRAMS

2019 ◽  
pp. 63-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Али Абуали ◽  
Ali Abuali ◽  
М. Перькова ◽  
M. Perkova ◽  
Мохаммед Хасан Аль-Савафи ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Environmental Assessment ◽  
Environmental Planning ◽  
Strategic Environmental Assessment ◽  
Social Aspects ◽  
Environmental Evaluation ◽  
The Public ◽  
Comprehensive Development ◽  
The Impact

The interaction of architectural, urban planning activities and the natural environment is manifested at all hierarchical levels and its results need to be foreseen. The role of strategic environmental assessment is closely related to the concept of sustainability, since it is a tool that identifies the environmental impact of plans and programs implemented in the territory. The study examines the role of strategic environmental assessment in achieving sustainability of plans and programs at the international level, and concentrates on the problems of strategic environmental planning in Iraq. Strategic environmental assessment is a comprehensive process for assessing the impact of plans and programs on the environment. The previous studies have shown the effectiveness of using methods of strategic environmental assessment in promoting the comprehensive development of the territory; the ability of the public to participate in the assessment of environmental and social aspects of policies, plans, and programs. The purpose of the strategic environmental assessment (SEA) is to eliminate disproportions in the development of territories. A comparison of SEA and environmental impact assessment (EIA) has been carried out. In Iraq, strategic environmental assessment has been found to be a relatively new phenomenon. Its use in strategic planning of the territory will contribute to increasing the sustainability of development in Iraq, its application will be efficient in the country and its regions, and will ensure public participation in this process.

scholarly journals Environmental Impact of Wood Modification

Coatings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 366
Author(s):  
Callum Hill ◽  
Mark Hughes ◽  
Daniel Gudsell
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Wood Products ◽  
Flow Dynamics ◽  
Life Extension ◽  
Published Data ◽  
The Public ◽  
Wood Modification ◽  
Environmental Product Declarations ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Modified Wood

The modification of wood involves extra processing over and above what is associated with un-modified material and this will involve an associated environmental impact. There is now a body of information on this due to the presence in the public domain of a number of environmental product declarations (EPDs). Using these data, it is possible to determine what the extra impact associated with the modification is. The process of modification results in a life extension of the product, which has implications regarding the storage of sequestered atmospheric carbon in the harvested wood products (HWP) materials’ pool and also extended maintenance cycles (e.g., longer periods between applying coatings). Furthermore, the life extension benefits imparted by wood modification need to be compared with the use of other technologies, such as conventional wood preservatives. This paper analysed the published data from a number of sources (peer-reviewed literature, published EPDs, databases) to compare the impacts associated with different modification technologies. The effect of life extension was examined by modelling the carbon flow dynamics of the HWP pool and determining the effect of different life extension scenarios. Finally, the paper examined the impact of different coating periods, and the extensions thereof, imparted by the use of different modified wood substrates.

scholarly journals Scientainment for Sustainability: The Eco-Confessional as a New Approach for Life Cycle Thinking

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (20) ◽  
pp. 5686
Author(s):  
Isabel Jaisli ◽  
Petra Bättig-Frey ◽  
Lea Eymann ◽  
Ennio Mariani ◽  
Matthias Stucki
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Life Cycle Thinking ◽  
Wide Audience ◽  
Life Cycle Assessments ◽  
New Approach ◽  
The Public ◽  
Sustainable Lifestyles ◽  
Sustainable Behavior ◽  
The Impact

For educating a wide audience on the environmental impact of their daily life decisions, the Eco-Confessional has been developed as an interactive exhibit and a serious game. In this, the effectiveness of promoting sustainable lifestyles through life cycle thinking was explored. Based upon life cycle assessments, the eco-confessional reveals the environmental impact of eco-sins and good deeds performed in everyday life in a playful way. As the Eco-Confessional was being exhibited, it was evaluated to measure the impact of the new communication format. The goal of the project was to increase sustainable behavior by influencing both the desire and the ability to make sustainable decisions. The evaluation revealed that these goals were mostly achieved. By combining life cycle data with gamification elements, the Eco-Confessional succeeded in implementing a new scientainment approach to environmental education, which promotes life cycle thinking among the public.

Skeletons in the e-Cupboard: How Census Law is Changing with the Impact of Digitisation and the Freedom of Information Act 2000

2008 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 288-292 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Great Britain ◽  
Freedom Of Information ◽  
Freedom Of Information Act ◽  
The Public ◽  
Release Of Information ◽  
The Impact

AbstractThis article by David Ogden addresses the census collection of Great Britain. The 100 year rule regarding the public release of information is examined and explained, as is the Census Act 1920, as amended in 2000. It also considers the impact of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 in respect of the release of records by repositories. The 30 year standard closure on official papers is considered.

scholarly journals Wpływ protestu społeczności lokalnej na rozstrzygnięcie decyzji o środowiskowych uwarunkowaniach

2020 ◽  
pp. 11-24
Author(s):  
Justyna Goździewicz-Biechońska
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Public Participation ◽  
Environmental Conditions ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Planning Model ◽  
Rational Model ◽  
The Public ◽  
Environmental Impact Assessments ◽  
Rational Planning ◽  
The Impact

The paper aims to determine the significance and legal effects of a local community protest expressed as part of public participation in an individual environmental impact assessment. More specifically, it is to determine the impact of such a protest on the decision on environmental conditions, and in particular whether the protest may constitute a basis for refusing to issue such a decision. In the conclusions, the author indicates that the protest expressed as part of the public participation in the proceedings concerning the issuance of a decision on environmental conditions cannot constitute a sufficient basis for a negative decision. Based on the rational planning model, it is also argued that the concept of public participation in environmental proceedings as defined by law is still deeply rooted in the rational model of environmental impact assessments. As a consequence, it determines the actual limits of public participation in these matters.

scholarly journals Analysis of the Causes of Conflict between the Miners and Naturalists

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wiktoria SOBCZYK ◽  
Anna KOWALSKA ◽  
Eugeniusz Jacek SOBCZYK
Keyword(s):  
Negative Impact ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Natura 2000 ◽  
Open Pit ◽  
Open Pit Mining ◽  
Natura 2000 Network ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Mining Areas ◽  
Conflict Situations ◽  
The Impact

The primary goal of this paper is to suggest potential methods of post-mining areas management. Moreover, such methods must be compliant with the expectations of the residents of a given area. The assessment of natural and socio-economic factors affecting the choice of optimum reclamation and revitalization approaches was carried out using the following research methods: analysis of the available literature, case study, field research, photographic documentation. An analysis of the impact of deposit exploitation of mineral aggregates on protected species and their habitats located within the Natura 2000 sites was done. The scale of the problem is enormous. A proper approach needs to be developed among the economy, society and organization of managing the network. The Natura 2000 network covers huge areas simultaneously utilized for other purposes than nature conservation. The Natura 2000 network is in serious conflict with industry, especially with open-pit mining due to the location of mineral deposits. The results can be used to resolve conflict situations on Natura 2000 sites. An undertaking will only receive a go-ahead if it exerts no negative impact on a given area and if the public approves of it. Plans and undertakings having a negative impact on a given area are authorized but on the condition that mitigating measures are taken.

scholarly journals AI Approaches to Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) in the Mining and Metals Sector Using AutoML and Bayesian Modeling

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (17) ◽  
pp. 7914
Author(s):  
Saki Gerassis ◽  
Eduardo Giráldez ◽  
María Pazo-Rodríguez ◽  
Ángeles Saavedra ◽  
Javier Taboada
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Bayesian Modeling ◽  
Soil Degradation ◽  
Natura 2000 ◽  
Environmental Risks ◽  
Natura 2000 Network ◽  
Environmental Impact Assessments ◽  
The World ◽  
Subsurface Runoff

Mining engineers and environmental experts around the world still identify and evaluate environmental risks associated with mining activities using field-based, basic qualitative methods The main objective is to introduce an innovative AI-based approach for the construction of environmental impact assessment (EIA) indexes that statistically reflects and takes into account the relationships between the different environmental factors, finding relevant patterns in the data and minimizing the influence of human bias. For that, an AutoML process developed with Bayesian networks is applied to the construction of an interactive EIA index tool capable of assessing dynamically the potential environmental impacts of a slate mine in Galicia (Spain) surrounded by the Natura 2000 Network. The results obtained show the moderate environmental impact of the whole exploitation; however, the strong need to protect the environmental factors related to surface and subsurface runoff, species or soil degradation was identified, for which the information theory results point to a weight between 6 and 12 times greater than not influential variables.

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