Reports

The state of the UK's Birds 2008

A detailed look at the fortunes of birds throughout the UK and in its Overseas Territories.

Science

The law of the wild: The European Birds Directive

In celebration of 30 years of the European Birds Directive, this booklet sets out a compelling portfolio of proof that, in the UK, the Birds Directive has shaped decisions that profoundly affect the natural world.

Habitat conservation, Site conservation, Species conservation

RSPB reserves 2009

A review of our work on reserves in 2008/09.

Habitat conservation, Reserves, Site conservation, Species conservation, Species recovery

Birdcrime 2008

Birdcrime 2008 report

Law

The illegal killing of birds of prey in Scotland 2008

A review of the illegal killing of birds of prey in Scotland in 2008.

Law

Green Foundations 2009 - A report by the Aldersgate Group

The path to a vibrant economy, competitive advantage and sustainable prosperity.

Economic development

Power of Scotland Renewed

RSPB Scotland in conjunction with Friends of the Earth Scotland, WWF Scotland and World Development Movement have produced a report showing that it is possible to have a clean, green energy supply in Scotland. The analysis demonstrates that renewable energy can meet between 60% and 143% of Scotland’s projected annual electricity demand by 2030 without relying on large-scale fossil fired power stations.

Climate change

Critical analysis of the Draft River Basin Management plans for the Wye and/or Usk catchments

The WFD is a very ambitious piece of legislation reflecting the pressing need to provide a framework for the protection of inland and coastal waters. This report aims to review critically part of the Draft Severn River Basin Management Plan from a local perspective.

Water and wetlands

Detailed analysis of the Draft River Basin Management Plan for the River Eden, Cumbria

Water and wetlands

Appendices to the review of river basin management plan for River Kennet

Water Framework Directive Review of the River Basin Management Plan for the River Kennet

This report reviews the effectiveness of the draft Thames River Basin Management Plan in addressing problems in the River Kennet

Water and wetlands

Albatross Task Force Instructors' Workshop report

BirdLife Global Seabird Programme (2009a). Proceedings of the Albatross Task Force 1st Instructors Workshop.

Save the Albatross

RSPB Advocacy 2009 - Nature needs a voice

This review of RSPB policy and advocacy highlights the key areas where the RSPB has sought to make a difference in 2008 and identifies the major challenges wildlife faces within the UK further afield for 2009.

Climate change, Education, Habitat conservation, Law, Planning, Species conservation, Transport and energy, Water and wetlands

Sefyllfa adar yng Nghymru 5

Sefyllfa adar yng Nghymru 5.

Science, Species conservation

Power to the People

Our energy and the health of the planet. A guide to the UK's major energy decisions and how they affect you.

Climate change

Positive planning for onshore wind

The UK could greatly increase the number of onshore wind farms it builds without trashing wildlife. So says an RSPB-commissioned report from the Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP), which found the UK lagging far behind in the drive for wind power. The report calls on the Government to step in to ensure better and quicker decisions on wind farms, while protecting wildlife and winning the backing of local communities

Power for the planet

A publication outlining how renewable energy technologies from wind to tidal, from solar to bioenergy may affect wildlife –and the measures developers can take to minimise wildlife impacts and enhance wildlife habitat.

Climate change