Land Quality
Industrial regeneration in Leeds
Many industrial processes have had a damaging effect on land quality in the UK, and still account for the majority of existing contaminated sites. Chemical and oil spills, and decomposing waste in landfill sites can also be responsible for contamination of soil, groundwater, and nearby vegetation. These factors present a significant risk to human health and the environment, and with increasing pressure to redevelop brownfield land to meet the UK's housing demands, land quality continues to rise up the environmental agenda.
Our land quality work is aimed at promoting integrated policies and practices that encourage the use and reuse of land in a way that protects human health and the environment.
Land Quality Survey Identifies Need fo National Training Programme
A survey by Environmental Protection UK has revealed that less than 50% of contaminated land practitioners feel that they had the necessary skills to effectively complete their job role. With insufficient training budgets, over-loaded work schedules and lack of appropriate courses curbing skills development for the majority. Read the full survey report.
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Land Quality Survey Highlights Need for More Training
12 Jun 2008
Less than 50% of land quality practitioners feel they have the necessary skills.
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Pledge to Act on Brownfield Skills
11 Jun 2008
We support the proposed Brownfield Skills Strategy and pledge to assist in its implementation.
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