Statement of Intent 2013–2016

The year ahead proves to be another busy one. As environment issues are becoming ever more complex, so the work of my office becomes increasingly complicated and there are no easy answers. Environmental problems are multifaceted, with many interconnected relationships all requiring analysis.

There is no shortage of environmental issues that are worthy of investigation and the challenge remains balancing these issues with capacity. It is therefore critically important that investigations and advice add real value by leading to better decision-making and understanding. Work during the past year has ranged across a wide variety of topics.