Analysing surveillance needs and coverage – using the Surveillance Framework

An important part of the Strategy is an analysis of surveillance requirements; current coverage, gaps and overlaps; and recommendations for the future development of surveillance.  The Surveillance Framework (see below) contains a full analysis of surveillance in relation to each of the three surveillance objectives.  This document is still being developed, and is used to provide the summary information on the objectives in the Surveillance Strategy (February 2009 version). 

JNCC is in the process of reviewing a range of policy areas, and more detailed analyses and explanation can be found under Using the Strategy.  These detailed analyses are used to update the Surveillance Framework. Updating this framework will also lead to an update of the Surveillance Strategy.

Eventually the Framework will be based on an analysis of surveillance need against a range of policies and reporting obligations.  Amongst others, the analyses of Chemical Impacts on Biodiversity and Supporting UKBAP Species and Habitat Reporting have been completed and incorporated into the Framework.  The Assessment of the Surveillance Rationale and Objectives also contributes to the analysis of the Framework.