by Jane Harrad-Roberts | Nov 24, 2023 | Events, News from DEFRA
This is a useful video for the basics on Fisheries Management Plans (click here). Search Fisheries Management Plans on Gov.uk to find out more. Keep in touch for the latest consultation schedules and approved FMPs. Latest information on the schedule (click...
by Jane Harrad-Roberts | Sep 16, 2023 | AIFCA News, Marine Protected Areas, News from DEFRA, Policy
The first inshore Highly Protected Marine Areas have been Designated in England. A Highly Protected Marine Area (HPMA) is defined as “an area of the sea that allows the protection and recovery of marine ecosystems by prohibiting extractive, destructive and...
by Tim | Feb 15, 2023 | News from DEFRA
In this consultation Defra set out options for future distribution of additional quota from 2023. This consultation is an opportunity for you to help shape and influence quota policy in the UK for 2023 and beyond, and builds upon previous engagement with...
by Tim | Sep 20, 2022 | News from DEFRA
Defra and the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) published a policy paper on Fisheries Management Plans (FMPs) on 1 September. This can be read here. FMPs will be evidence-based action plans, developed in collaboration with the fishing sector and other...
by Tim | Jul 6, 2022 | News from DEFRA
Defra have launched a 3 month consultation on Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) which can be accessed here. This includes the candidate sites, Allonby Bay in Cumbria and Lindisfarne, Northumberland. A factsheet is provided in relation to each site. Defra are...
by Tim | Oct 22, 2021 | News from DEFRA
The Association of IFCAs is the representative body for the ten IFCAs in England. The Association welcomes the ‘Evaluation of the Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities commissioned by Defra’ which has recently been published. The independent report, commissed...
