A STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK FOR INSHORE FISHERIES IN SCOTLAND
ACTION PLAN
2005
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ACTION PLAN
The Strategic Framework for Inshore Fisheries in Scotland sets out a strategic direction for inshore fisheries policy, and a network of inshore fisheries groups around Scotland to plan the management of inshore fisheries.
This action plan sets out the timetable for implementing the framework over the next 3 years. It sets out the key milestones, each of which will involve a set of more detailed tasks. This work will entail continuing cooperation between SEERAD, SIFAG, the wider fishing industry and other stakeholders. The timetable will kept under review.
ACTION | BY |
Distribution and boundaries of inshore fisheries groups finalised | June 2005 |
Phased roll-out of groups across Scotland announced | June 2005 |
Review of structure, function and membership of SIFAG | September 2005 |
Guidance produced for inshore fisheries groups on planning and operation | March 2006 |
First phase of inshore fisheries groups established and ready for business | March 2006 |
Primary legislation on enforcement introduced to Scottish Parliament | June 2006 |
Management plans produced by first phase of inshore fisheries groups | September 2006 |
SIFAG consideration of first phase of management plans | January 2007 |
Second phase of inshore fisheries groups established and ready for business | March 2007 |
Implementation of first phase of management plans begins | April 2007 |
Management plans produced by second phase of inshore fisheries groups | September 2007 |
Third phase of inshore fisheries groups established and ready for business | March 2008 |
Implementation of second phase of management plans begins | April 2008 |
Management plans produced by third phase of inshore fisheries groups | September 2008 |
Scottish Executive Environment and Rural Affairs Department
March 2005