11 May 2016
‘The Angling Trust has welcomed the commitment from the Environment Agency (EA) to deliver an ambitious 5-Point Approach to halt the dramatic decline of salmon stocks in England. Despite funding cuts from government, the Agency has committed additional funding to support this extensive programme of work over an 18-month period. The approach aims to address […]
23 Feb 2016
Fishy Stuff – Two articles: 1. The Angling Trust has successfully applied for £131,000 funding from charitable trust the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation to spend on increased campaigning to protect dwindling marine and freshwater fish stocks over the next two years. The funds will be matched with membership subscription income and fundraising from other sources to […]
26 Jan 2016
Scottish Government: ‘Wild salmon conservation – Scotland Following extensive consultation Environment Minister Aileen McLeod has confirmed a number of changes to regulate the killing of wild salmon in Scotland. The measures will come into force on April 1. Key aspects are: • Killing outwith estuary limits will be prohibited for three years due to the […]
08 Oct 2015
‘Scottish Government’ Environment Minister consults on revised proposals. Restrictions on the killing of wild salmon could be introduced by a targeted system based on fish stocks, Environment Minister Aileen McLeod announced today. In response to extensive consultation on salmon kill licence proposals over the past six months, the Scottish Government will now further consult on […]
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