Introduction to Habitats Regulations Assessment
Wednesday 3 March 2010
Location: Chester, Cheshire
Tutors: Emma Stevens CEnv MIEEM & Matt Clegg AIEEM
Level: Beginner
The aim of this workshop is to provide an introduction to the Habitats Regulations Assessment of plans and projects. A brief introduction/refresher of the Habitats Directive and Regulations will be provided followed by a step by step guide to assessment including determining ‘likely significant’ effect, ‘in combination’ effects and appropriate assessment. Worked examples will be used.
IEEM Members £80 (£70 if booked before 3 January 2010).
Non-members £160 (£140 if booked before 3 January 2010).
Further details about the workshop
The main aim of this workshop is to provide an introduction to the Habitats Regulations Assessment of plans and projects, covering:
- an introduction/refresher of the Habitats Directive and Regulations;
- an introduction to requirements of Article 6;
- an introduction to Regulation 33 advice;
- determining likely significant effect;
- in combination effects; and
- appropriate assessment; determining adverse effect on site integrity and use of the precautionary principle.
Worked examples will be used throughout to illustrate the procedures.
Who should attend this workshop?
The workshop is aimed at practitioners who undertake Habitats Regulations Assessment.
Anything participants need to know/read before coming on the training event, or need to have with them?
Bring:
- A packed lunch (tea/coffee/water will be provided).
What will participants learn from the workshop (learning outcomes)?
- The key stages to undertaking Habitats Regulations Assessment.