| Description | Presentation by Andrew Wallace (Association of Salmon Fishery Boards) for the Freshwater Fisheries Forum 2. |
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| ISBN | (Web Only) |
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| Official Print Publication Date | |
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| Website Publication Date | July 15, 2005 |
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Slide 2:
Background
Fisheries Forum - Steering Group
- June Forum agreed to form a steering group
- Membership includes representatives from all the
key fisheries management / angling /netting
organisations plus SNH / SEPA and SEERAD
- Also now includes: SRPBA / BTA
- Meetings held: July / August / October / Dec /
Jan
- Sub-Group formed with representatives from: ASFB /
SFCA / RAFTS / ASSF / IFM / SNH
Slide 3:
Principles For The Forum
As agreed at June 2004 Forum
- Sustainability
- Protect and grow the freshwater fisheries
economy
- All species management - fisheries + natural
heritage
- Catchment based approach to management
- Management based on good science and
information
- Get people involved & develop skills -
training
- Consistent but flexible approach throughout
country
- Voluntary approach underpinned by "fit for purpose"
legislation
Slide 4:
Analysis of Possible Management
Structures
Principles | Functions |
• Sustainable • Accountable • Transparent • Effective • Proportional • Self-contained • Subsidiarity • Universality • Adequately funded | • Regulatory body • Management planning • Raising funds • Statutory consultee • Data gathering • Training • Common standards • Representation |