Welcome to the Firth of Clyde Forum web site. The Forum is a voluntary partnership of local authorities, organisations, businesses and communities committed to working towards integrated, sustainable management of the Clyde's environmental, economic and community resources.
We implement Marine Planning / Integrated Coastal Zone Management initiatives and engage with local communities and other coastal and marine groups, facilitating discussions between parties on key coastal and marine issues. We produce newsletters, organise conferences and are involved in and promote various information and public events around the Firth of Clyde. The Forum Core Group of key stakeholders meets on a quarterly basis and is currently responsible for the implementation of the Firth of Clyde Marine Spatial Plan.
Hot Topics and Breaking News
Argyll and Bute Community Trust Consultation - ends 18th May
Argyll and Bute Council are looking at the possibility of setting up a new independent trust - the Argyll and Isles coast and countryside trust (AICCT). Your views are very important and will form the basis for the proposals for the AICCT. The consultation closes on the 18th of May.
The Marine Climate Change Impacts Partnership (MCCIP) has launched its latest report card at the World Fisheries Congress in Edinburgh on the 8th of May. It focuses on how climate change is affecting the fish and shellfish we find in our seas – and what the social and economic consequences could be. For more information go to www.mccip.org.uk.
Marine Strategy Framework Directive
DEFRA, the Northern Ireland Executive, the Scottish Government and the Welsh Government are jointly consulting on the implementation of the MSFD including proposales for characteristics, targets and indicators of 'Good Environmental Status' which member states are required to achieve and maintain. You can find consultation documents at www.defra.gov.uk/consult/2012/03/27/marine-strategy-framework-1203/. Watch this space for a stakeholder event to be held in Scotland.
Permitted Development Rights for Fish Farms - Government Response to Consultation
In March 2011 the Scottish Government consulted on a number of proposals for the relaxation of planning control of freshwater and marine fish farms, including shellfish farms. The full report which summarises stakeholders’ reaction to each of the proposals and the Government’s response can now be found here.
Oban Festival of the Sea
18 - 28 May 2012, Oban, Lorn and the Isles. The Firth of Clyde Forum will be presenting on their Biosecurity Plan. Book now, for more information visit www.obanseafestival.org |
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