CPD

Question 1

What is natural capital?

Answer 1

all the ecosystem services that natural assets provide; include soil, air, water and all living things.

Question 2

What is an asset service matrix?

Answer 2

demonstrates the links between natural assets, including habitats and species, and the ecosystem services that they provide.

Question 3

What is emotional intelligence?

Answer 3

the ability to manage your own emotions and understand the emotions of people around you.

Question 4

How do CPO rights work with electricity or gas companies?

Answer 4

• Used as a fall back position if access cant be agreed by negotiation.
• Legal mechanism which acquiring authorities can acquire land without the consent of the owner.

Question 5

Explain your understanding of the Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries Act 1975 Section 10?

Answer 5

EA allowed to construct + maintain a dam or in connection with dam, a fish pass so long as we do not damage the milling power/supply of water to a navigable watercourse.
- section 172(1) of the Water Resources Act 1991 = to enter premises to exercise or perform any power or duty.

Question 6

Explain your understanding of the Water Resources Act S172?

Answer 6

• WRA 1991 = 1 of the most important pieces of flood defence legislation + sets out the EAs jurisdiction over main rivers, works powers, powers of entry onto land, consenting and enforcement powers.
• s172 - entry onto land