“The existing strategy needs to be periodically reviewed in this way, not because I believe in change for change’s sake, but rather to ensure that the NBN is meeting changing needs, and also to allow us to review our response to the evolving technical and policy – See more at: https://nbn.org.uk/Tools-Resources/NBN-Publications/Reports.aspx#sthash.irFxjPlG.dpuf”The existing strategy needs to be periodically reviewed in this way, not because I believe in change for change’s sake, but rather to ensure that the NBN is meeting changing needs, and also to allow us to review our response to the evolving technical and policy – See more at: https://nbn.org.uk/Tools-Resources/NBN-Publications/Reports.aspx#sthash.irFxjPlG.dpuf”The existing strategy needs to be periodically reviewed in this way, not because I believe in change for change’s sake, but rather to ensure that the NBN is meeting changing needs, and also to allow us to review our response to the evolving technical and policy – See more at: https://nbn.org.uk/Tools-Resources/NBN-Publications/Reports.aspx#sthash.irFxjPlG.dpuf”The question for the future is will these data serve during a period of change and adaption, will they serve our purposes when offsetting is introduced, will they help us gauge the ecosystem services which are the cornerstone of the new approach to conservation, and will they give early warning if things are going adrift?” – Jim Munford – outgoing NBN Trust CEO
On reading through the report it is clear to see how much happened in 2013 – 14 and also how much progress has been made collaboratively. The NBN Trust thanks all of its members and NBN participants for their work over the last year and looks forward to an equally productive 2014 – 15!
What you will find in the report
- Chairman's report
- Chief Executive’s Report
- An overview of NBN highlights in 2013-2014
- NBN Trust partner contributions
- Technical developments
- NBN Community – using and developing
- NBN Community – people
- Communicating
- Raising the profile of the NBN – A year of events
- Funding
- The Coming year
- Financial Review
- Administrative information
Some quotes from the 2013 -14 report
“The existing strategy needs to be periodically reviewed in this way, not because I believe in change for change’s sake, but rather to ensure that the NBN is meeting changing needs, and also to allow us to review our response to the evolving technical and policy landscape” – Michael Hassell – NBN Trust Chairman
“The question for the future is will these data serve during a period of change and adaption, will they serve our purposes when offsetting is introduced, will they help us gauge the ecosystem services which are the cornerstone of the new approach to conservation, and will they give early warning if things are going adrift?” – Jim Munford – outgoing NBN Trust CEO
“We will be moving towards a data-driven partnership for nature – providing a scientific basis for restoring the ecological integrity of the United Kingdom’s natural heritage. The NBN Trust team looks forward to working alongside the national network over the coming year towards achieving that goal” – John Sawyer – NBN Trust CEO
