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The importance of natural soundscapes as an indicator of the health of our natural world has been highlighted in national press this week.
Scientists use ecoacoustics to measure habitats.
Quieter habitats are an indicator of losses in the density and variety of species.
Diminishing morning calls of birds are an indicator of losses in the density and variety of species.
The rustle of mammals through undergrowth disappearing is an indicator of losses in the density and variety of species.
The summer hum of insects fading is an indicator of losses in the density and variety of species.
Sound has become an increasingly important way of measuring the health and biodiversity of ecosystems.
Forests, soils and oceans all produce their own acoustic signatures.
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The importance of natural soundscapes as an indicator of the health of our natural world has been highlighted in national press this week. Scientists who use ecoacoustics to measure habitats are quoted as saying that quieter habitats - with diminishing morning calls of birds, rustle of mammals through undergrowth and summer hum of insects are an indicator of losses in the density and variety of species. As technology develops, sound has become an increasingly important way of measuring the health and biodiversity of ecosystems: our forests, soils and oceans all produce their own acoustic signatures.
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A new Bill proposing that fireworks noise levels are restricted was introduced by Yasim Qureshi, Labour MP for Bolton South and Walkden, on December 3rd.
The Home Office has issued proposals to relax licensing hours in England and Wales, if England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland reach the semi finals of the world cup in July 2026.
A UK strategy for the conservation of whales and dolphins (cetaceans) - has been published. It acknowledges that underwater noise sits alongside climate change and bycatch is a threat impacting these
The Scottish Government have opened a consultation on proposed changes to the Environmental Noise (Scotland) Regulations 2006.
A report commissioned by the Department for Business and Industrial Strategy to look at assessment of noise from onshore wind farms is now published.
The Welsh Government are consulting on changes to permitted development rights including air source heat pumps(ASHP).
As part of their ongoing enquiry into the impact of airport expansion on climate and nature targets, the Environmental Audit Committee will be taking oral evidence tomorrow - Wednesday May 14th.
The Government are seeking views on proposals for changes to the planning process for national infrastructure projects.
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