Industry and nature in harmony in one of Europe’s great estuaries

Gordon Kell

Humber Nature Partnership

Industry and nature in harmony in one of Europe’s great estuaries

Humber Estuary European Marine Site

Industry and nature in harmony in one of Europe’s great estuaries

Humber Estuary European Marine Site

Industry and nature in harmony in one of Europe’s great estuaries

DesignationsThe Humber Estuary is internationally important for wildlife and is designated as:

•A Special Area of Conservation (SAC) •A Special Protection Area (SPA) under the Habitats Regulations •Internationally important wetland under the Ramsar Convention.

Together these designations form a Humber Estuary European Marine Site which is part of the Natura 2000 network of nature conservation sites designed to protect the most seriously threatened habotats and species.

The Humber Management Scheme is a partnership which aims to deliver the sustainable management of the Humber Estuary EMS.

Industry and nature in harmony in one of Europe’s great estuaries

Designations

The Humber Estuary is also a SSSI with 185+ condition assessment units

Industry and nature in harmony in one of Europe’s great estuaries

Habitats and species

• Intertidal mudflats and sandflats• Saltmarsh• Coastal lagoons• Sand dunes • Grey seals• Birds• Sea and river lamprey

Industry and nature in harmony in one of Europe’s great estuaries

Golden Pulver Grey Pulver

Shelduck Redshank

Industry and nature in harmony in one of Europe’s great estuaries

Sea and river lampreys are a family of jawless fish. The adults are characterized by a toothed, funnel-like sucking mouth.

Industry and nature in harmony in one of Europe’s great estuaries

Grey seal

Industry and nature in harmony in one of Europe’s great estuaries

The role of Local Nature Partnerships

• LNPs work strategically and practically to help people and organisations manage the natural environment in their local area

• LNPs work to ensure that:

the natural environment and its services are valuedthe vital contributions it makes to the well-being of all are understoodand that these are taken into account in local decision-making(e.g. planning and economic development).

Industry and nature in harmony in one of Europe’s great estuaries

The Humber Nature Partnership

Work streams

1. Humber Management Scheme2. Ecological Services to members3. Catchment Partnership Host4. Projects and Communication5. Humber Nature Forum

Industry and nature in harmony in one of Europe’s great estuaries

Communication

Estuary TV Project - “Our Coast”

Industry and nature in harmony in one of Europe’s great estuaries

Humber Nature AppCommunicating with visitors, families and young people

Search “Humber Nature” on the App store or Google Play store

Industry and nature in harmony in one of Europe’s great estuaries

Parish Councils and the Humber Nature Partnership

•Ecologic advice•Nature projects•Awareness raising•Planning advice•Volunteering opportunities•Schools

Industry and nature in harmony in one of Europe’s great estuaries

Humber Nature PartnershipWaters’ Edge Visitor Centre

Maltkiln RoadBarton upon Humber

DN18 5JRwww.humbernature.co.uk