An assessment of the impact of an Industrial Estate on the Ecological Integrity of the River Mease

Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) and Special Protection Areas (SPAs) are collectively known as Natura 2000 sites and are protected under European legislation for their important wildlife and habitats. In England there are 337 Natura 2000 sites covering 2,077,276 hectares. Many river SSSI/SAC are unfavourable due to water quality, in particular Orthophosphate. It is recognised that diffuse pollution, along with point source pollution are the major contributors to excessive loading of orthophosphates. Natural Eng...