Working together towards a sustainable Solway Firth
The Irish Sea Maritime Forum, supported by the University of Liverpool, is conducting an Irish Sea-wide survey to look to the future and the changing context of the Irish Sea in the 2020s. The aim of the survey is to develop a comprehensive picture of the future for the Irish Sea and its communities on… Read more »
New research is being conducted by a King’s College London PhD student to look at the role of equity in marine protected area management and the Solway Firth is one of the study areas chosen. Equitable conservation is vital to ensuring effective protection of natural resources while maintaining human well-being, yet equity may be overlooked… Read more »
There are still a few days to have your say on the SEPA consultation on the challenges facing our water environment in the Solway Tweed. Scotland is renowned worldwide for the quality of its rivers, lochs, wetlands and seas. They are some of the country’s greatest natural assets; attracting visitors, contributing to the health and… Read more »
The government have just published their annual update on the achievements and progress of the Blue Belt Programme over the past year. The update for 2019-2020 showcases how the Blue Belt Programme is helping strengthen governance, protect biodiversity, support sustainable fisheries, support compliance and manage human activities across the UK Overseas Territories. You can also read… Read more »
Wigtown Book Festival has commissioned a new book celebrating the salt marshes that have shaped the history of Scotland’s National Book Town. The Saltmarsh Library, a work of creative nonfiction to be published in 2021, will be written by one of the country’s most exciting young authors, the Saltire Award-winning Dumfries-based nature writer Stephen Rutt…. Read more »
Crown Estate Scotland (CES) has just launched the first cycle of ScotWind Leasing. This is the first round of seabed leasing for offshore windfarms in Scottish waters for a decade and includes a site off Lucy Bay in the Solway. CES is committed to helping Scotland achieve its net-zero emissions target by 2045 through their… Read more »
Crown Estate Scotland is recruiting for a permanent Policy Manager. This role is based in their Edinburgh office. About Crown Estate Scotland Crown Estate Scotland manages assets – seabed, coastline, rural estates and – that stretch the length and breadth of Scotland. Their core purpose is investing in property, natural resources and people to generate… Read more »
Action Required for Scottish Fishers – Contact your Local Authority as soon as possible If your catch is exported, either directly or indirectly, to any EU Member State at the end of the “Transition Period” set for 31st December 2020, you must contact your Local Authority (LA) Environmental Health Department, to register as a food… Read more »
Scottish Inshore fishers who usually target shellfish will now be able to diversify into new markets and access fishing opportunities worth up to £2 million. The package aimed at helping the industry during the coronavirus (COVID-19), means that Scottish vessels will be able to access additional fish quotas around the North Sea and west coast… Read more »