ABSTRACT
This chapter covers a wide spectrum of tools and techniques related to the analysis of environmental threats and opportunities and the development of strategies to deal with the issues identified. In many ways this chapter should be considered a follow- on from Chapter 6 but while that chapter focused on assessment techniques and linked to control strategies, this chapter has control strategies as its main focus. That said, in Section II of this chapter, we consider methods of evaluation and prediction used for specific issues that complement the various assessment methods covered in Chapter 6. The areas covered include:
Environmental modelling
Statutory contaminated land assessment
Noise nuisance prediction using BS 4142
Planning guidance relating to noise nuisance
Predicting dust and odour nuisance
Ecotoxicity assessments and the use of indicator species.
Section III then covers control strategies relating to pollution prevention and resource protection. This section too ties in to earlier coverage on management strategies covered in Chapter 6 and elsewhere and links are highlighted in the text. It is organised into the following areas:
248a general overview of pollution control techniques and emergency planning;
materials and waste management to reduce environmental impact;
carbon management strategies focusing on building design and transport planning;
air pollution control techniques for particulates and gaseous pollutants;
effluent treatment techniques in both public main sewer and industrial pre- treatment plants;
contaminated land remediation techniques;
solid waste disposal options;
control approaches for noise, odour and dust nuisance;
sustainable procurement strategies;
biodiversity protection and enhancement strategies.249
