Science and research publications

Title Date  Size

Raw materials final project report

Raw materials non-technical summary

Raw materials annex A, C-F

Raw materials annex B – resource prioritisation matrix

Raw materials annex G – case studies

Feb 2011

Feb 2011

Feb 2011

Feb 2011

Feb 2011

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Ecological networks and River Basin Management Planning: Clyde Pilot Study August 2010 13.9mb pdf pdf link
 Consultancy Service: To establish soil indicators to assess the impact of atmospheric deposition on environmentally sensitive areas.  April 2010  1.2mb pdf pdf link

Signal Crayfish in Scotland

Report

Information Poster

November 2009

March 2009

89kb pdf pdf link

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Initial considerations of trace metal bioavailability: some regulatory experiences (Poster version) October 2009 572kb pdf pdf link
Clyde Water Quality Project Report October 2009 1.2mb pdf pdf link
Chemical prioritisation: ranking chemicals of concern to Scotland’s environment September 2009 2.7mb pdf pdf link
Flow Estimation Methods for Small Urban Catchments August 2009 4.5mb pdf pdf link
Rapid Test method for Escherichia coli and Intestinal Enterococci August 2009 1.2mb pdf pdf link
The evaluation of National Accounting with Environmental Accounts (NAMEA) as a methodology for carrying out a sustainability assessment of the Scottish food and drink sector June 2009 914kb pdf pdf link
Environmental Quality Standards for trace metals in the aquatic environment April 2009 114kb pdf pdf link
Acid Waters macro Invertebrate Status Tool May 2009 4.2mb pdf pdf link
Control of invasive non-native species in priority mesotrophic lochs March 2009 2.6mb pdf pdf link
Development of a wave impact assessment tool to support coastal flood warning systems March 2009 2.7mb pdf pdf link
Near-surface Disposal Facilities on Land for Solid Radioactive Wastes February 2009 1.6mb pdf pdf link
Joint multi Agency/Scottish and Southern Energy Hydromorphology Research Partnership – Scoping Report February 2009 6.7mb pdf pdf link
Oil and SUDS: managing a priority urban pollutant February 2009 361kb pdf pdf link
Macrofossil analyses of White Loch Final Report to SEPA and SNH February 2009 227kb pdf pdf link
A review of vehicle related metals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in the UK environment January 2009 112kb pdf pdf link
Soil Remineralization Forum (SRF) developed principles behind soil remineralization for environmental improvement, as an environmental and economic tool. December 2008 250kb pdf pdf link
The Greenhouse Gas Regional Inventory Protocol: Scotland and the Highlands November 2008 20.6mb pdf pdf link
Source Control Pollution in Sustainable Drainage - Supplementary Report (Draft) September 2008 415kb pdf pdf link
SARF013 - Risk Factors Associated with Cultured Shellfish October 2008 4.0mb pdf pdf link
Dioxin Emissions From Regulated Processes June 2008 3.2mb pdf pdf link
Alien species and the Water Framework Directive: using alien species forums to address problems in Scottish catchments June 2008 1.5mb pdf pdf link
Environmental Quality Standards for trace metals in the aquatic environment April 2008 995kb pdf pdf link
National Methodology for Household Waste - Composition Analysis in Scotland March 2008 187kb pdf pdf link
Development of a policy framework for the tertiary treatment of commercial and industrial wastes March 2008 2.1mb pdf pdf link
Palaeoecological study of seven mesotrophic lochs Final Report to SEPA and SNH February 2008 1.0mb pdf pdf link
Fate of genetically modified microorganisms during thermophilic composting June 2007 998kb pdf pdf link
A Comparative Review of SEPA and EA Guidance on the Calculation of BMW Content of Treated MSW June 2007 25kb pdf pdf link
UKPIR 12 - Measurement and Modelling of Emissions from Three Composting Sites May 2007 471kb pdf pdf link
(SEPA) own position on biodiversity identifying three key priorities for biodiversity conservation. March 2007 898kb pdf pdf link
UKPIR03 Extension of the UK Air Quality Classification Scheme February 2006 882kb pdf pdf link
Persistent pollutants urban rivers sediment survey: implications for pollution control March 2005 243kb pdf pdf link
This code of practice provides guidance in addition to advice on the technical and practical processes and regulatory regimes involved in composting operations. May 2005 359kb pdf pdf link
Workshop report on economy-environment statistics and foot printing (using input-output techniques).  March 2008  876kb pdf pdf link
Evaluation of five additional measures of progress on sustainable development in Scotland. March 2008 349kb pdf pdf link

Land use planning (Air quality) final report.

March 2007 659kb pdf pdf link
Low Flows 2000™ in Scotland: The Estimation of Natural Flow Statistics. November 2006 221kb pdf pdf link
Development of a nitrophobe/nitrophile classification for woodlands, grasslands and upland vegetation in Scotland. March 2006 460kb pdf pdf link
Type-specific reference conditions for macroalgae and angiosperms in Scottish transitional and coastal waters.

Appendix 3 - Scottish seaweed database.

2003

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Assessment of QuickBird satellite data as a routine means of assessing green macroalgal weed cover within intertidal areas. June 2006 1.6mb pdf pdf link

Assessing the value of historic spring flow records in Scotland : Pentland Springs.

Pentland Springs – spring flow and rainfall data.

March 2006

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Public Participation and Consultation in SEPA Regulatory Regimes : Full Report.

Public Participation and Consultation in SEPA Regulatory Regimes : Executive Summary.

March 2006

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Environmental Justice in SEPA's environmental protection activities. 2004 465kb pdf pdf link
Radiological habits surveys. various go to page
Identification of pressures and impacts arising from Strategic Development proposed in National Planning Policy and Development. March 2004 1.5mb pdf pdf link
Background levels of contaminants in Scottish soils. 3.8mb pdf pdf link
Impact of industrial waste and sheep dip chemicals applied to agricultural land on soil quality. October 2002 311kb pdf pdf link