Hello,

I could not get the link to work.

i.e.
http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/enjoying/places/coastalaccess/default.a\
spx

The BMLSS made representations at the consultation period on behalf of
shrimpers/rockpoolers/foragers on the shore.

We concentrated on coastal access, and also the possible conflicts between
bird-watchers and shrimpers etc and other users of the shore. We also
stressed the need for conservation decisions to be made on scientific
evidence and that we preferred the Sea Fisheries to monitor shore and
shallow water foraging rather the terrestrial environmental organisations.

Cheers


Andy Horton.
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From: "Dave Dunlop" <ddunlop@...>
Sent: Friday, May 08, 2009 9:58 AM
To: <Glaucus@...>
Cc: <doneill@...>
Subject: RE: [Glaucus] Foraging

> In respect of the proposals for coastal access in the Marine & Coastal
> Access Bill, the relevant section of Natural England's web site:
> http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/enjoying/places/coastalaccess/defau
> lt.aspx. The Coastal Access provisions proposed in the Marine & Coastal
> Access Bill (currently in the House of Lords) would apply only to England.
> This is a devolved matter in the other three jurisdictions.
>
>
>
> In respect of the imagined threat to foraging, it's the first I've heard
> of
> the matter so thanks for that. I do understand that the Bill contains
> proposals to reform the powers of existing Sea Fisheries Committees
> covering
> the waters up to 12 miles off the coast of England (& Wales) but don't yet
> have a grasp of the detail. The antiquated nature of their existing powers
> was exposed by the Morecambe Bay cockling tragedy.
>
>
>
> The nature conservation provisions all relate to offshore waters, which
> aren't covered by the existing (terrestrial and intertidal) Wildlife &
> Countryside Act 1981 (as amended).
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>
>
> I hope that helps.
>
> Dave Dunlop
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> From: Glaucus@... [mailto:Glaucus@...] On
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> Of O'Neill, David
> Sent: 07 May 2009 19:40
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> Subject: RE: [Glaucus] Foraging
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> Can someone fill a yank in regarding the UK status quo and the effects
> of the Marine Conservation Bill will have on seashore access please?
>
> David. J. O'Neill Ph.D.
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> Chairperson
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> Subject: [Glaucus] Foraging
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> Exercised as I am over the Marine conservation bill and of the access to
>
> the coast one I am concerned again about the rights to forage. In a
> discussion with someone on our seaside foraging it was pointed out how
> simple it
> would be and apparently how "logical" to exclude foaraging in the sea or
> on
> the land as was done for land activities on CROW land thereby cancelling
> our
> rights to blackberries etc which you could previously gather legally
> even
> if you were trespassing.
>
> I am sure there are enough mean spirited people to welcome the end of
> "free
> food" and " something for nothing" to get this through. Conservation
> once
> again by those who haven't the slightest feel for the countryside or the
>
> coast.
>
> Edwin
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