Aquaculture compatible with Natura 2000 at sea?
In a notice published in the Official Journal of the European Union on January 19, 2011, the Economic and Social Committee (EESC) asks the Commission to make an effort to explain about the main standards of environmental protection, in particular the Natura 2000 network, showing its interrelationship and compatibility with aquaculture ....
Since 1992, the European ecological network Natura 2000 weaves his web of biodiversity on land and at sea A plant, insect, bird, mammal or a fish is threatened ... Natura 2000 defines a protection zone around the species from endangered ... In France, Natura 2000 covers nearly 20% of metropolitan land, several million hectares of wetlands, mountains and forests.
Currently, Natura 2000 covers only a few "islands" at sea, however, the map of France's government portal: Natura 2000, already includes large coastal territories within the Natura 2000 network. For example: The presence of the last European sturgeon (Acipenser sturio) in the waters charento-Gironde explains largely the creation of the largest protected area of the hexagon: Marine Natural Park Perth Charente and the Gironde estuary. See the list of endangered species and their territories, click Here .
Excerpts portal Natura 2000
"Biodiversity is an asset to our territories
Natura 2000 represents a real challenge for sustainable development of rural remarkable in that it reconciles biodiversity conservation and maintenance of human activities in the context of a discussion led by all local those involved in the life of the site. Natura 2000 is not a museum where life is frozen, the postcard of a wilderness where man is merely a spectator. Quite the contrary, Natura 2000 is characterized by the desire to live a protected nature and human activities respectful and responsible.
This orientation is reflected by the participation of users in the management and development of their territory. Biodiversity is thus an asset for promoting the development of socio-economic activities such as ecotourism, the creation of local products as those who eat our food culture, educational activities, sports, community and craft. Above all, a Natura 2000 provides each of its residents the opportunity to achieve unparalleled quality of life. "
A reality in terms of sports and recreational land
Natura 2000. A new obstacle for running
Lu in The Telegram January 25, 2010
The world holds its breath the trail. A regional decree will force the organizers of races in a Natura 2000 area to achieve an assessment of environmental impacts. Hard times for the trail?
Not a weekend without trail. In Britain, trail running with the wind in their sails. Practitioners and enthusiasts. In stride, joggers leave the asphalt paths less traveled: the woods, coast, beach, steep paths ... Nothing seems to stop them. Except perhaps the law. Responding to a condemnation of the European Court of Justice in March 2010, France is preparing to deploy, quick prefectural, a more drastic, requiring environmental impact assessment for all events organized on a Natura 2000. Clearly, the racing nature, provided to gather 1,000 people (participant, organizer, public), must show their credentials. And demonstrate their lack of damage to fauna and flora. How? By delivering turnkey services prefecture, an impact assessment with uncertain results. A real revolution for volunteers face overnight in the bush of environmental regulations. Already approved by the Finistère and Morbihan, "the decree will apply from March," says Philip Arnold, of the Regional Environmental Planning and Housing (DREAL), to establish criteria for regional implementation. ... Suite The Telegram
Natura 2000 at sea opposite to the professional activities
Example: aquaculture, compatible with Natura 2000?
Elected officials of the Economic and Social Committee (EESC) reiterate their concern that they had already expressed a view on the 2003 strategy, given the dwindling competitiveness of aquaculture in the EU, due to an inappropriate regulatory framework. It is burdened by regulations without the need of various kinds, causing additional difficulties in the development sector ...
the EESC, European aquaculture must take the path of sustainable growth, enabling it to meet the demand in products aquatic origin nutritious, healthy and safe. Its proper development could serve as a springboard to socio-economic areas where it is located and it will increase the supply of stable and quality, helping to keep people in the area.
For the EESC, since the occupation of more and more important coastal areas, should encourage the search for synergies between the activities compatible, including the protection of the environment. The scarcity of space allocated to aquaculture is one of the main reasons for the current stagnation of this activity in the EU. The EESC recommends to improve and streamline procedures for issuing permits and authorizations to fish farms, as well as simpler and more flexible approaches in order to shorten the time of award ....
The EESC aquaculture that produces quality food in aquatic environments, is compatible with environmental protection, one priorities of the EU. This protection should not prevent him from carrying out activities that may be consistent with it. The European Commission must make an effort to explain the main standards of environmental protection, in particular the Natura 2000 network, showing its interrelationship and compatibility with aquaculture ....
Favrelière Philippe (text modified January 29, 2011)
For more information: Opinion of the Economic and Social Committee on the Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council - Building a sustainable future for aquaculture. Give new impetus to the strategy for sustainable development of European aquaculture "- Official Journal of the European Union of 19 January 2011 - COM (2009) 162 final (2011 / C 18/10) - Rapporteur: José María Moyano Espuny. Click Here
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To go further ...
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File Natura 2000 Wed: Local Fisheries Committee Guilvinec
- Conference: Reconciling Fisheries activities and Marine Protected Areas
An international workshop on the role of MPAs in fisheries management will be held from 29 to 31 March 2011 in Bergen (Norway).
Organised by the Institute of Marine Research, Norway and the Norwegian Fisheries Forum for Development Cooperation, the workshop will bring together scientists, fishermen and environmental managers to explore new approaches to environmental, economic and social. For more information: Exploring the Role of MPAs in Fisheries Management with Reconciling Conservation
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