New TEF Occasional Paper 6: Seascape Characterisation for the Forth-Tay Marine Planning Region

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Seascape Characterisation can be defined as the “process of identifying and describing variation in the character of the seascape, and using this information to assist in managing change in the seascape.”  Seascape is a consideration within Marine Planning. It is highlighted both within the UK Marine Policy Statement (2011) and Scotland’s National Marine Plan (2015).  Regional marine planning has begun to consider seascape characterisation as baseline information to support decision-making. Two Marine Planning Partnerships, Shetland and Clyde, have commissioned regional seascape characterisations.  This report aims to provide a summary of understanding, and considerations which might support future seascape characterisation for the Forth and Tay marine region. Please click the link below to read this latest TEF Occasional Paper in the series.

Forth Tay Seascape Characterisation Report  (T.Stojanovic et al. 2016)

Tay Estuary Forum 2016 Conference

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Seascape: A Coast of Contrasts… Book now for your place to attend on Friday, 22nd April 2016 at West Park Conference Centre, Dundee.

Look forward to seeing you there!

Postgraduate Students: We offer a half price fee and an excellent opportunity to display your work in our poster and discussion sessions, receiving feedback from regional stakeholders and sector reps. Please contact TEF if you have research in a relevant area (coast/marine/environment/planning etc) and would like to join us!

Please register by 15th April, by completing the booking form below and scan & send or post to the TEF address: Rm G35, Tower Building, University of Dundee, Dundee, DD1 4HN

2016 booking form