UK coast news 2007 and 2006


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News 2007

 * 300,000-strong petition calls for a Marine Bill now! October 17
 * More than four in five responses to government consultation support plans for a Marine Bill, October 17


 * Government publishes Fisheries 2027- it's long-term vision for sustainable fisheries, October 2


 * Government publishes Marine Bill White Paper. Defra, March 15 / Natural England welcomes plans for Marine Conservation Zones. / Greenpeace response to Marine Bill. / Consultations


 * Government failing to meet the needs of England's coastal towns, say MPs, March 7


 * Local communities have vital role to play in creating coastal access corridor in their area, says Natural England, February 21


 * *New 'countryside' map of UK seas, Natural England, February 7

Comment 2007

 * The Wildlife Trusts say the focus of The Queen’s Speech appears to prioritise and promote economic growth at all costs - and relegate the natural environment. Disappointment as Marine Bill is slow-tracked, November 6


 * Protect our seas - Marine Protected Areas needed now, says Natural England, June 7

News 2006

 * Climate change already affecting UK marine environment. Defra, November 29


 * Government criticised for allowing the destruction of valuable coral reefs to continue. Wildlife trusts, August 24


 * New measures to protect marine environment. Defra, August 24


 * Sustainable approach to living with a changing coastline. Government launches revised guidance on Shoreline Management Plans, Defra, March 14


 * Four stretches of English coastline chosen for coastal access study, February 21