Environment Agency

Land degradation decision trigger points to minimise soil erosion in rangelands

Predicting when vegetation cover (the sum of photosynthetic and non-photosynthetic vegetation) drops below soil erosion protection thresholds is vital for reducing land degradation. This study developed a potential for land degradation (PoLD) framework to identify decision-trigge...

Briefing: Proactive reservoir regulation: managing non-compliance through proportionate and risk-based enforcement

The reservoir safety industry operates within a framework reliant on professional judgement, established guidance and effective engagement between undertakers, engineers and the regulator. This tripartite relationship plays a critical role in how risks are identified, understood...

Availability and representativeness of freshwater macroinvertebrate data to enable Europe-wide assessment of biodiversity trends

Freshwater ecosystems, though covering less than 1% of Earth's surface, harbor around 10% of all species. Pressures like pollution, water extraction, and habitat loss can exhibit complex interactions in their effects on freshwater biodiversity. Understanding the effects of these...