Research & reports

Countryside Council for Wales Wildlife Trusts Wales Concordat (2 MB) - 24/08/2010

This new Concordat is the conclusion of a long journey, bringing together the six Wildlife Trusts inWales, as well as CCW. It defines how this Concordat will be managed in operational terms and how the experience we gain will inform future actions.

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Beach Nourishment Project-CCW Science Report No.928 (16 MB) - 06/08/2010

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Indicative Features 3.4 Map (3 MB) - 21/07/2010

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Marine and Coastal Recreation Audit, Land Use Consultants, CCW Policy Research Report No. 09 02 (5 MB) - 16/07/2010

The purpose of the report is to assist the process of identifying highly protected MCZs by identifying what we know and where the information gaps are in terms of marine and coastal recreation.

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HPMR defining damaging activities CCW Policy Research Report 09-01 (744 kB) - 16/07/2010

This report provides advice to CCW on defining extractive, depositional, potentially damaging and potentially disturbing activities. The report also provides advice on the compatibility of potentially damaging and potentially disturbing activities with highly protected MCZs, and recommends possible management measures to mitigate impacts, where possible.

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HPMR CCW No.762_Sue Gubbay (2 MB) - 16/07/2010

On the basis of a review of equivalent highly protected marine areas from around the world, including comparable temperate environments, this report predicts the likely biodiversity benefits and opportunities presented by highly protected marine protected areas in Welsh waters.

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Research Notes of Wales ROWIP Review.PDF (122 kB) - 03/06/2010

23 ROWIPs have been completed covering all of Wales; for the first time, there are strategic plans for each Authority area setting out needs, priorities and actions for improving access to the countryside. This has presented an opportunity to draw together the information in each ROWIP to present the national picture.

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Full Report of Wales ROWIP Review.PDF (1 MB) - 03/06/2010

23 ROWIPs have been completed covering all of Wales; for the first time, there are strategic plans for each Authority area setting out needs, priorities and actions for improving access to the countryside. This has presented an opportunity to draw together the information in each ROWIP to present the national picture. This is the report of the CCW Review drawing together information for the whole of Wales.

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Update Data Tables (Full) (5 MB) - 20/05/2010

Tables Presenting the full findings from the Welsh Outdoor Recreation Survey 2008

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Sea Fishing Atlas of Wales (12 MB) - 01/04/2010

The Sea Fishing Atlas for Wales has been compiled by CCW from information collected over the years from various sources. It includes maps of general fishing patterns, regulations and competent authorities around Wales, which is a timely marker as the management of fisheries in Wales is undergoing a complete overhaul from 1 April 2010.

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