JNCC SUPPORT CO · Awarded contract
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Evidence Review of Harbour Porpoise Disturbance Ranges for Impulsive Noise Management in Special Areas of Conservation

Awarded 08 Aug 2024

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Awarded08 Aug 2024
Value£59,944.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 1y 7mo ago8mo term
Awarded 8 Aug 2024Expired 30 Mar 2025

JNCC SUPPORT CO awarded a contract to SMRU Consulting for an evidence review of harbour porpoise disturbance ranges in the context of the assessment and management of impulsive noise in Special Areas of Conservation.

The project, valued at £59,944, involved reviewing empirical and modelled evidence on harbour porpoise disturbance ranges from impulsive noise sources, supporting the 2020 guidance by JNCC, Natural England, and DAERA that recommends area-time thresholds and Effective Deterrence Ranges (EDRs) to manage disturbance in harbour porpoise SACs.

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