Stuie Posted January 22, 2020 Report Share Posted January 22, 2020 Sorry - can't publish this as it's for recipients of e-mail only - Stuie Seeking permission... Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted January 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2020 Can now publish Dear Sir/Madam, Please find attached a letter providing an update on the progress of the Southern IFCA review of net fishing management. Kind regards Simon Pengelly Southern Inshore Fisheries & Conservation Authority Unit 3 Holes Bay Park, Sterte Avenue West Poole Dorset BH15 2AA Tel/Fax: 01202 721373 Website: www.southern-ifca.gov.uk Please note that Southern IFCA may need to disclose this e-mail under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 or the Environmental Information Regulations 2004. The information in this e-mail and any attachments is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended for the attention and use of the named addressee(s) and must not be disclosed to any other person without our authority. If you are not the intended recipient, or a person responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient or are aware that this email has been sent to you in error, you are not authorised to and must not disclose, copy, distribute, or retain this message or any part of it. This email is not (nor forms any part of) a legally binding contract. E & OE. If you have received this e-mail in error please inform enquiries@southern-ifca.gov.uk The statements and opinions expressed in this message are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the Authority or any of it Committees. Security Warning: It is the responsibility of the recipient to ensure that this e-mail and any attachments are virus free. The Authority will not accept liability for any damage caused by a virus. Southern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority Unit 3, Holes Bay Park, Sterte Avenue West, Poole, Dorset. BH15 2AA Tel. 01202 721373 Email enquiries@southern-ifca.gov.uk www.southern-ifca.gov.uk 22nd January 2020 ________________________________________ Dear Stakeholder, Southern IFCA Review of Net Fishing Measures Following your previous engagement in Southern IFCA’s review of net fishing measures, I am writing to provide you with an update on progress since our last communication. Thank you for providing input in the consultation process. A high level and quality of additional data was received by the Authority following the public pre-consultation on net fishing management, held between October and December 20181. Members, through an Authority Working Group, have considered the additional evidence, and have subsequently been working on revising their recommended measures and the Authority, at its meeting on 13th June 2019, has resolved to; i. Introduce new net fishing restrictions across harbour and estuarine areas and in the vicinity of piers; and ii. Increase the minimum legal size for grey mullet species. The Authority is currently in the process of engaging at a representative level with potentially affected parties to outline what changes have been made and the evidence used to reach these determinations. Under Defra’s IFCA byelaw guidance2, all IFCA byelaws must be accompanied by an Impact Assessment. This assessment should set out the anticipated costs and benefits of the proposed measures, including the identified fisheries, nature conservation, sustainable development, environmental, social, and economic implications. The Authority has a duty, within protected sites, to manage fisheries in a manner that meet the conservation objectives of those sites. The Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) is a designated feature of the River Avon Special Area of Conservation and the River Itchen SAC. The species is also included as a notified feature in the Sites of Specific Scientific Interest (SSSI) that underpin these designations, and the Atlantic salmon and the brown/sea trout (Salmo trutta) are referenced within the citations of further SSSIs in the district. The effects of any planned activities, including the proposed change in management, are assessed through a Habitats Regulations Assessment or a SSSI assessment (within a SSSI) to establish whether the conservation objectives of designated sites can be met. Natural England, as the Government’s statutory nature conservation advisors, are being consulted on the conclusions of these assessments that have been undertaken by the Authority. We are also working closely with the Environment Agency in this process. 1 www.southern-ifca.gov.uk/consultations 2 http://www.association-ifca.org.uk/Upload/About/ifca-byelaw-guidance.pdf Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities will lead, champion and manage a sustainable marine environment and inshore fisheries, by successfully securing the right balance between social, environmental and economic benefits to ensure healthy seas, sustainable fisheries and a viable industry. Southern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority Unit 3, Holes Bay Park, Sterte Avenue West, Poole, Dorset. BH15 2AA Tel. 01202 721373 Email enquiries@southern-ifca.gov.uk www.southern-ifca.gov.uk It is currently anticipated that draft byelaws, together with the associated assessments, will be considered ________________________________________ Authority they will be at subject their by the meeting to Authority, a formal on 19initially consultation th March by 2020. the and Technical If stakeholders the Authority Advisory will resolves have Committee, to an make opportunity then the byelaws, the at this full stage to make representations. Any byelaw will only come into force following confirmation by the Secretary of State. Thank you once again for your interest in the work of the Authority and for your contribution to this review process Yours sincerely, Simon Pengelly Evidence Team Leader Southern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities will lead, champion and manage a sustainable marine environment and inshore fisheries, by successfully securing the right balance between social, environmental and economic benefits to ensure healthy seas, sustainable fisheries and a viable industry. jerry.shutter, 2006holmwood and Jim 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve S Posted January 23, 2020 Report Share Posted January 23, 2020 err, lots of words, what's it saying. We are still working on it? 2006holmwood and niggle 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry.shutter Posted January 23, 2020 Report Share Posted January 23, 2020 Exactly Steve, nothing to get in the least bit hopeful or excited unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lofty Posted January 24, 2020 Report Share Posted January 24, 2020 Did Tony write this after one of his small red wines( sorry, small keys on the phone?)Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk gaffa, Jim, fisherman1055 and 3 others 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherman1055 Posted January 28, 2020 Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 On 1/24/2020 at 7:10 AM, lofty said: Did Tony write this after one of his small red wines( sorry, small keys on the phone?) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Nothing to do with me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coddy Posted January 31, 2020 Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 The biggest issue is that it was recommended by the consultation input that they increase the distance from 100mtrs to 200mtrs from all pier structures, however they have ignored RSA's (again) and put the minimum distance for nets as 100mtrs! Many anglers can cast over 100mtrs and will be snagging these nets, this is most common around Swanage pier. Netters will also find that their nets will drag inshore during a storm and it becomes more of a danger to not only swimmers but boat traffic of all kinds. It also does not allow shore fishermen to get a chance of catching a decent fish. It has been recommended that as many people as possible write to Southern IFCA to complain about this. There will be another public consultation when they have drafted the by-law but before it has been passed by MMO but I suspect it will be too late to get any amendments in by that time. I am trying to get a copy of the draft document before it is approved by the Technical committee of Southern IFCA but it is a bit difficult to locate at the moment, if I find it I will post it here as it will be in the public domain so no issues over publication. Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingfisher 126 Posted January 31, 2020 Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 Interesting times ahead? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51319257 fisherman1055, Jim and Stuie 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coddy Posted January 31, 2020 Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 I have managed to find the information specific to Poole harbour nets and their proposed limit off of piers Netting Review Poole Harbour.pdf 2006holmwood, gaffa and Stuie 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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