Wild Fisheries Review Scope & Remit
In January 2014, Alex Salmond announced that a Wild Fisheries Review would be undertaken in 2014.
The aims of the review were to:
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develop and promote a modern, evidence-based management system for wild fisheries fit for purpose in the 21st century, and capable of responding to the changing environment;
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manage, conserve and develop our wild fisheries to maximise the sustainable benefit of Scotland’s wild fish resources to the country as a whole and particularly to rural areas
The remit and scope can be viewed here.
The Wild Fisheries Review Panel reported on 8th October 2014. The report can be viewed here.
The Scottish Government announced its Programme for Government in November 2014. It referred to the review and provided the following text:
“…The independent review reported in October 2014 and the Scottish Government will now consider its conclusions and recommendations. We will consult in Spring 2015 on broad policy options for a new fisheries management system, followed by a public consultation on a draft Wild Fisheries Bill before the end of the parliamentary session.”
On Friday 15th May Scottish Government launched the first consultation through the publication: Wild Fisheries Reform: a response to the report of the Wild Fisheries Review, available here.
Scottish Government have, to date, set out three distinct workstreams:
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Consultation and subsequent legislation – lead by the Wild Fisheries Review Team.
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National Wild Fisheries Strategy (including research and data strategy) - Salmon and Recreational Fisheries Policy Team.
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Training and Continued Professional Development – Institute of Fisheries Management.
SFCC will engage with its membership, Government and IFM/others on all three.
