Government to boost fish stocks
Millions of anglers will benefit from government plans for new powers designed to improve freshwater fishing across England and Wales .
The measures are aimed at boosting stocks of salmon and other fish, will put in place better controls to prevent the introduction of alien fish species, remove obstacles stopping fish reaching breeding and feeding grounds and help to address the growing problem of fish theft.
Fisheries Minister Ben Bradshaw today announced that new laws would be brought in as soon as possible now that a government review had been completed.
Mr Bradshaw said:
“Angling is our most popular leisure pursuit with huge social, health and environmental benefits. Our existing laws are out of date and not effective enough. The new laws should mean better conservation and regulation ensuring a better future for anglers.”
The government intends to use secondary legislation under the Regulatory Reform Act, the Water Framework Directive and other recent European measures to achieve the improvements.
Please note"Angling is our most popular leisure pursuit with huge social, health and environmental benefits." I think this translates into vote for me
Fisheries urged to report KVH outbreaks
Fishery owners who discover a potential outbreak of the killer carp disease Koi Herpres Virus should act responsibly and report the fish kill to the Environment Agency, Sarah Thomson, Chair of the Professional Coarse Fisheries Association urged members at their latest meeting.
full story
http://www.fisheries.co.uk/news/news/khv2.htm
Would you be prepared to pay more to have a bigger say?
Martin Salter, the Government's Parliamentary Spokesman for Angling and Shooting (right), is suggesting that an additional £1.00 could be added to the cost of Environment Agency Rod Liceneces to give the sport a more powerful voice with decision makers.
What could be achieved:
A single powerful voice with the Government, Parliament, the Environment Agency, NGOs and other stakeholders
Positive recognition of the fact that 3.5 million people enjoy recreational fishing and its contribution to a social and healthy lifestyle
Positive recognition of the £3.5 billion contribution angling makes to the English and Welsh economy each year and how this could grow with a more professional approach to its development
Professional advice on accessing funding opportunities for angling projects
Efficient use of the funding which goes into angling representation, enabling the creation of a thoroughly professional influencing organisation
An improved aquatic environment; what is good for fish is also good for other life forms
Stronger leadership and accountability within angling and fisheries
Promotion of angling and fisheries
Professional support for angling organisations
Legal advice
His web site if you want to have a look
www.martinsalter.co.uk
Thats the UK update
Millions of anglers will benefit from government plans for new powers designed to improve freshwater fishing across England and Wales .
The measures are aimed at boosting stocks of salmon and other fish, will put in place better controls to prevent the introduction of alien fish species, remove obstacles stopping fish reaching breeding and feeding grounds and help to address the growing problem of fish theft.
Fisheries Minister Ben Bradshaw today announced that new laws would be brought in as soon as possible now that a government review had been completed.
Mr Bradshaw said:
“Angling is our most popular leisure pursuit with huge social, health and environmental benefits. Our existing laws are out of date and not effective enough. The new laws should mean better conservation and regulation ensuring a better future for anglers.”
The government intends to use secondary legislation under the Regulatory Reform Act, the Water Framework Directive and other recent European measures to achieve the improvements.
Please note"Angling is our most popular leisure pursuit with huge social, health and environmental benefits." I think this translates into vote for me
Fisheries urged to report KVH outbreaks
Fishery owners who discover a potential outbreak of the killer carp disease Koi Herpres Virus should act responsibly and report the fish kill to the Environment Agency, Sarah Thomson, Chair of the Professional Coarse Fisheries Association urged members at their latest meeting.
full story
http://www.fisheries.co.uk/news/news/khv2.htm
Would you be prepared to pay more to have a bigger say?
Martin Salter, the Government's Parliamentary Spokesman for Angling and Shooting (right), is suggesting that an additional £1.00 could be added to the cost of Environment Agency Rod Liceneces to give the sport a more powerful voice with decision makers.
What could be achieved:
A single powerful voice with the Government, Parliament, the Environment Agency, NGOs and other stakeholders
Positive recognition of the fact that 3.5 million people enjoy recreational fishing and its contribution to a social and healthy lifestyle
Positive recognition of the £3.5 billion contribution angling makes to the English and Welsh economy each year and how this could grow with a more professional approach to its development
Professional advice on accessing funding opportunities for angling projects
Efficient use of the funding which goes into angling representation, enabling the creation of a thoroughly professional influencing organisation
An improved aquatic environment; what is good for fish is also good for other life forms
Stronger leadership and accountability within angling and fisheries
Promotion of angling and fisheries
Professional support for angling organisations
Legal advice
His web site if you want to have a look
www.martinsalter.co.uk
Thats the UK update
