Archive for March, 2014

Meeting to discuss development of Code of Conduct for cockle industry

THAMES PERMIT COCKLE FISHERY - DEVELOPING A CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE COCKLE INDUSTRY With the information and suggestions you have provided we have developed a draft code of practice. It is n...
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THAMES COCKLE FISHERY -CODE OF PRACTICE

FORMAL CONSULTATION - THAMES PERMIT COCKLE FISHERY - DEVELOPING A CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE COCKLE INDUSTRY In 2010 Kent & Essex Sea Fisheries Committee made a decision not to open the cockle b...
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European Marine Sites Consultation

Proposed new management measures for Thanet Coast Special Area of Conservation and Essex Estuaries Special Area of Conservation European Marine Sites (EMSs) are designated to protect those habitat...
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Whelk Fishery Permit Byelaw

On 18 January 2013 Kent and Essex Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (KEIFCA) Members met and approved the making of a Whelk Fishery Permit Byelaw. This Byelaw has now been agreed by t...
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KEIFCA response to MCZ consultation

In December 2012 Defra announced a consultation on proposals for the designation of a first tranche of MCZ’s. Thirty sites have been announced in English and Welsh waters with six of these sites,...
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MARINE AND COASTAL ACCESS ACT 2009 WHELK FISHERY PERMIT BYELAW

Notice is hereby given that the Kent and Essex Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority intends to apply to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for confirmation of a ...
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Draft Blackwater, Colne, Crouch and Roach Oyster Management Plan

Scoping Questionnaire This questionnaire is intended to gather views and opinions regarding policy and options relating to future management of public oyster fisheries within the defined area. ...
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Natural England

Natural England is an Executive Non-departmental Public Body responsible to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. Our purpose is to protect and improve England’s nat...
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Marine Management Organisation

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has been established to make a significant contribution to sustainable development in the marine area and to promote the UK government’s vision for cl...
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Environment Agency

The Environment Agency are an Executive Non-departmental Public Body responsible to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. Their principal aims are to protect and im...
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