Unit ED14: Environmental Implications of Development and Land Use.

Question 1

What is the RAMSAR Convention

Answer 1

International treaty, provides framework for conservation of wetlands - site is protected under legislation - notification as SSSI

Question 2

What is the BERN Convention

Answer 2

• conserve and wildplants and animals as well as natural habitats
• give special protection to most vulnerable and threatened species

Question 3

What is the definition of contaminated land

Answer 3

According to EPA 1990: as being any land that is causing or could cause significant harm or pollution of controlled waters

Question 4

Remediation methods for contaminated land

Source-pathway-target

Answer 4

• create barrier between source and target
• remove source
• treat the pollutant

Question 5

Examples or methods used for clean up

Answer 5

• physical methods: dig and dump
• biological methods: bioremediation; bioconcentration
• chemical methods: solidification; treat with chemicals to neutralize
• incineration

Question 6

List the 2 principle planning acts

Answer 6

• town and country planning act 1990

- planning (listed buildings & conservation areas) act 1990

Question 7

What is the overall aim of planning legislation

Answer 7

Formulating policy for use and development of land

Question 8

Planning is exercised in 3 tier system

Answer 8

• national planning policy
• local development plans
• neighborhood plans

Question 9

What is an appropriate person in terms of contaminated land Reg

Answer 9

• Class A: person who caused or knowingly permitted substances which caused site contamination
• class b: person who owns or occupies the land of person a cannot be found