The long-awaited draft update to the National Planning Framework (NPF4) has been published by Scottish Government.

Three new environmental handbooks that set out guidance on how to carry out best practice estuarine and coastal habitat creation projects across the UK and Ireland have been published by the Environment Agency.

There is clear evidence that the ecology and environmental management employment sector is approaching a critical point. A shortage of applicants for key posts, especially at senior levels, is leading to mounting pressure impacting the health and wellbeing of staff as well as jeopardising the delivery of a Green Recovery.