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1.

Introductions, apologies and substitutions

Minutes:

1.1 Apologies were received from Gwyn Price.  There were no substitutions.

 

(09:30 - 10:30)

2.

Roundtable discussion on biodiversity - State of Nature partners

 

Katie-jo Luxton, Director, RSPB Cymru

James Byrne, Living Landscapes Advocacy Manager, Wildlife Trusts Wales

Steve Lucas, Wales Officer, Bat Conservation Trust

 

Minutes:

2.1 The witnesses responded to questions from members of the Committee.

 

2.2 Ms Luxton agreed to provide details of which 2 recommendations made by the previous Sustainability Committee in its report on biodiveristy in 2011 had been completed.

 

2.3 James Byrne agreed to provide a paper on the effect on puffins in Pembrokeshire.

(10:40 - 11:40)

3.

Roundtable discussion on biodiversity - Natural Resources Wales and local authorities

 

Ceri Davies, Executive Director for Knowledge, Strategy and Planning

Julia Korn, Ecosystems and Biodiversity Adviser, Natural Resources Wales

Catrin Evans, Biodiversity Unit, Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council

Rebecca Sharp, Biodiversity Unit, Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council

Leanne Bird, Biodiversity Officer, Ceredigion County Council

 

Minutes:

3.1 The witnesses responded to questions from members of the Committee.

 

3.2 Julia Korn agreed to provide an update on Natural Resources Wales’ data hub.

4.

Papers to note

Minutes of the meeting held on 7 May

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

4.1 The Committee noted the minutes.

 

5.

Letter from the Minister for Natural Resources and Food - Sustainable Land Management : Follow up from 1 May meeting

E&S(4)-13-14 paper 1

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

4.2 The Committee noted the letter.