Introduction To Environmental Impact Assessment (Natural and Built Environment Series)

A clearly structured overview of a key subject, this work provides the student with not only a complete introductory text but also a book to support further studies. Written by three authors with extensive research and practical experience in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), the treatment is up to date and brings together currently fragmented information from many sources. EIA is now firmly on the agenda as a result of the introduction of legislation at both national and international levels, and is very much in tune with widespread and growing concern about environmental issues and the impact of development on the environment. First introduced in the USA in the 1970s, the application of EIA has been accelerated in Europe by the 1985 EC directive, which led to its introduction in the UK in 1988, since when it has been a major growth area in planning practice. The originally anticipated 20 environmental impact statements per annum have now grown to well over 300, for projects such as power stations, roads, new settlements, mineral extraction schemes, waste-disposal installations and toursism developments, and this is but the tip of the iceberg. Based on highly successful courses at one of the leading schools of planning, this book should serve the need for an introduction to EIA that goes beyond first principles and is informed by a wealth of teaching, research and practical experience. Students on undergraduate and postgraduate planning programmes should find it useful as a course text, as will students of environmental management/policy, environmental sciences/studies, geography and the built environment. Planners, developers and decision makers in government and business should also welcome the book as a very effective means of getting to grips with a key new subject which they must fully integrate with their other activities.

Science & Math

Chadwick, Andrew

Glasson, John

Therivel, Riki

Earth Sciences

Routledge

Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment provides students and practitioners with a clearly structured overview of the subject, as well as critical analysis and support for further studies. Written by three authors with extensive research, training and practical experience in EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment), the book covers the latest EIA legislation, guidance and good practice. This edition updates essential information on: • the evolving nature of EIA • experience of the implementation of the changing EU and UK EIA procedures • best practice in the EIA process • other key issues in the process, explored in an extended case studies section • comparative EIA systems worldwide • development of SEA/SA legislation and practice • prospects for the future of EIA. Although the book’s focus is on the UK and the EU, the principles and techniques it describes are applicable internationally. With colour images and a new modern design, the book provides an essential introduction to EIA for undergraduate and postgraduate students on planning courses, as well as those studying environmental management and policy, environmental sciences, geography and the built environment. Planners, developers, community groups and decision-makers in government and business will also welcome the book as an effective way to get to grips with this important and evolving subject that affects a wide range of development projects.

The practical application of strategic environmental assessment (SEA) is becoming increasingly common. A growing number of SEAs are being undertaken around the world, and several countries have issued guidance on how these should be carried out. However, few countries as yet have formal SEA regulations, and few completed SEAs have demonstrated all the elements of current best practice. The Practice of Strategic Environmental Assessment aims to provide a unique analysis of SEAs which have been undertaken, drawing on a variety of methods and circumstances to illustrate how best practice can be achieved, and providing inspiration for those considering studying, commission or carrying out an SEA. Part I sets the rest of the book in context, giving a review of international SEA guidance and regulations, and discussing models and methodologies. Part II then analyses a comprehensive set of case studies from countries which have extensive experience in SEA, or which provide particularly good examples. The case studies are discussed in three sections ? sectoral SEAs, SEAs of land-use plans and SEAs of policies ? and provide examples of different scales and approaches, as well as country-specific experience. The final chapter draws out some constraints to effective SEA, as well as positive themes which show how effective SEA can contribute to wider environmental assessment. Written by an international team of SEA practitioners and experts, this volume will be of particular use to students of environmental policy and management, environmental consultants, local authorities, policy-makers and anyone involved in the commissioning, process or review of SEAs.

The Practice of Strategic Environmental Assessment

Paridario, Maria Rosario

A comprehensive, clearly structured and readable overview of the subject, Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment has established itself as the leading introduction to EIA worldwide. This fifth edition is a major update reflecting many significant changes in EIA procedures, process, practice and prospects over the last decade. In particular, it includes:   a much more international dimension, drawing on EIA activities worldwide;    an up-to-date coverage of the revised EU EIA Directive and its implementation;    the associated update of contemporary UK procedures and practice;   best practice on evolving methods in the EIA process;    a rich array of UK and many international case studies;   a new coverage of emerging EIA impact topics, including equality/deprivation; culture; resettlement; climate change; ecosystem services; and risk, resilience and cumulative impacts;   an appraisal of some next steps in the EIA process, including a more effective and proportionate EIA; the impact of technological change; the changing interpretation of the project; project implementation, monitoring and adaptive management; and moves towards a more integrated impact assessment. Together, these topics act as a kind of action list for future EIA;   the development of SEA legislation and practice in the UK, EU and worldwide; and    a set of appendices containing key legislation and an EIS review framework.   It is also makes full use of colour illustrations and chapter questions for discussion. Written by two authors with extensive research, training and consultancy experience of EIA, this book brings together the most up-to-date information from many sources.   Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment 5th Edition provides a complete, and critical, introductory text that also supports further studies. Students in undergraduate and postgraduate planning programmes will find it essential as a course text, as will students of environmental management/policy, environmental sciences/studies, geography and built environment. Key stakeholders involved in assessment activities – planners, developers, community groups, pressure groups and decision-makers in government and business – will also welcome this latest edition as a very effective means of getting to grips with the many facets of this important and evolving subject that affects a widening range of development projects.

A comprehensive, clearly structured and readable overview of the subject, Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment has established itself as the leading introduction to EIA worldwide. This fifth edition is a major update reflecting many significant changes in EIA procedures, process, practice and prospects over the last decade. In particular, it includes: <ul>
<li>a much more international dimension, drawing on EIA activities worldwide; </li> <li>an up-to-date coverage of the revised EU EIA Directive and its implementation; </li> <li>the associated update of contemporary UK procedures and practice;</li> <li>best practice on evolving methods in the EIA process; </li> <li>a rich array of UK and many international case studies;</li> <li>a new coverage of emerging EIA impact topics, including equality/deprivation; culture; resettlement; climate change; ecosystem services; and risk, resilience and cumulative impacts;</li> <li>an appraisal of some next steps in the EIA process, including a more effective and proportionate EIA; the impact of technological change; the changing interpretation of the project; project implementation, monitoring and adaptive management; and moves towards a more integrated impact assessment. Together, these topics act as a kind of action list for future EIA;</li> <li>the development of SEA legislation and practice in the UK, EU and worldwide; and </li> <li>a set of appendices containing key legislation and an EIS review framework.</li> </ul> It is also makes full use of colour illustrations and chapter questions for discussion. Written by two authors with extensive research, training and consultancy experience of EIA, this book brings together the most up-to-date information from many sources. Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment 5th Edition provides a complete, and critical, introductory text that also supports further studies. Students in undergraduate and postgraduate planning programmes will find it essential as a course text, as will students of environmental management/policy, environmental sciences/studies, geography and built environment. Key stakeholders involved in assessment activities – planners, developers, community groups, pressure groups and decision-makers in government and business – will also welcome this latest edition as a very effective means of getting to grips with the many facets of this important and evolving subject that affects a widening range of development projects.

First published in 1994. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor &amp; Francis, an informa company.

Introduction to Enviromental Impact Assessment : Principles and Procedures, Process, Practice and Prospects - 2nd edition

Business & Money

Economics

This practical guide on how to carry out strategic environmental assessment (SEA) presents a coherent 'how to do it' approach for the practitioner. It is the first publication to take account of the requirements of the European Union Directive 2001/42/EC - known as the 'SEA Directive' - and the UNECE Protocol on SEA. Part I provides an overview of the aims, principles, advantages and problems of SEA as well as looking at the SEA Directive and its requirements. Part II examines the SEA process in considerable detail including setting the context, describing the baseline, identifying alternatives, predicting and evaluating impacts and using the SEA information in monitoring and decision-making. Part III is devoted to assuring SEA quality with a discussion of resources and capacity building. Employing real-life case studies, each chapter presents a range of techniques and discusses what the final product should look like. Appendices provide a wealth of additional information including text of the SEA Directive and the UNECE Protocol on SEA, and a 'toolkit' of SEA techniques. The approach and techniques in Strategic Environmental Assessment in Action are useful for anyone carrying out SEA at any level from policy to programme, international to local, but particularly for practitioners responsible for implementing the SEA Directive.

Strategic Environmental Assessment in Action

Earthscan Publications Ltd.

* Provides a "how-to" approach to strategic environmental assessment (SEA)--ideal for all practitioners * Applicable to all levels of SEA, from policy to program, from international to local * The only book covering the new EC Directive 2001/42/EC--widely known as the "SEA Directive." "Strategic Environmental Assessment in Action" is a practical guide on how to carry out strategic environmental assessment (SEA). The book presents a coherent "how-to-do-it" approach for the practitioner, and it is the first publication to take account of the requirements of the recent EC Directive 2001/42/EC--widely known as the "SEA Directive." The book introduces SEA and the SEA Directive, and considers different stages of SEA including setting the context, describing the baseline, identifying alternatives, predicting and evaluating impacts, and using the SEA information in decisionmaking. Through real-life case studies, each chapter presents a range of techniques and discusses how the final product should look. A final chapter discusses resources and capacity building. The approach and techniques are useful for anyone carrying out an SEA, but particularly for practitioners responsible for implementing the SEA Directive.

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Introduction To Environmental Impact Assessment (Natural and Built Environment Series)

Introduction To Environmental Impact Assessment (Natural and Built Environment Series)

Introduction To Environmental Impact Assessment (Natural and Built Environment Series)

Introduction To Environmental Impact Assessment (Natural and Built Environment Series)

The Practice of Strategic Environmental Assessment

Introduction To Environmental Impact Assessment (Natural and Built Environment Series)

Introduction To Environmental Impact Assessment (Natural and Built Environment Series)

Introduction to Enviromental Impact Assessment : Principles and Procedures, Process, Practice and Prospects - 2nd edition

Strategic Environmental Assessment in Action

Strategic Environmental Assessment in Action