Input to the Scottish Sea Angling Strategy Group

[Ian Burrett]

Following the launch of the study into the economic impact of sea angling, Cabinet Secretary Lochhead committed to the creation of a Scottish RSA Strategy Group to explore the best way forward for the sport. See http://www.ssacn.org/a-letter-from-c-s-lochhead.

 

This was followed up in Holyrood by a Members Motion raised by Bill Wilson (West of Scotland) (SNP) supported by many other MSPs welcoming the creation of the Group. see http://www.ssacn.org/motion-sea-angling-strategy-group

 

Last week we met with the Marine Scotland (MS) lead for the Group to set the process in motion and we are expecting to meet again within the month to begin developing the Strategy.

In very broad terms (in no particular order) we shall be looking to :

 

• Identify how aspects of the Marine Bill / Marine Park legislation may impact sea angling. See http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publicati...09/28115722/12

• Ensure the future of those stocks of interest to sea anglers.

• Identify key elements that are going to play a significant part in the future of sea angling.

• Determine the processes by which sea angling can contribute to the wider marine strategies.

• Ensure stock management frameworks adequately reflects the needs of the sea angling sector.

• Ensure sea angling opportunities are not artificially restricted.

• Identify activities by which we can increase the awareness and understanding of sea angling.

• Increase opportunities for the socially and physically disadvantaged.

 

We are looking to develop the next level of detail and would like to ensure we have captured all the key issues. Please use the feedback form on http://www.ssacn.org/input-to-sea-an...strategy-group to identify any areas you feel strongly about and/or any actions you feel we should propose.

Edited October 7, 2009 by Ian Burrett