Severn Fisheries Conference – PRESENTATION DOWNLOAD HERE
Severn Fisheries Conference from Severn Rivers Trust on Vimeo.
Introduction to the SRT Severn Fisheries Conference held on 19 November 2011
PRESENTATION DOWNLOAD HERE
Dave Mason- Teme Barbel and Conservation
Dave Mason- Barbel Society and Dave Mason Angling – presentation Severn Fisheries conference 19 November 2011
Unfortunately technical problems (the microphone was switched off!) means we don’t have a podcast for Dave’s presentation. However Dave has previously made some videos for the SRT that cover some of the issues he discussed
This one has a discussion on planting Ranunculus weed
Here’s a demonstration of fly life monitoring on Dave’s bit of the Teme
A video on tree management
Another video on weed planting
More videos will be made on these and other issues. We would encourage any clubs interested in doing such work on their own parts of the river to contact the SRT for assistance in drawing up plans, getting permissions and raising and accessing finance. Dave Mason is happy to personally talk to any clubs about the problems his group encountered along the way.
Source to the Sea
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Eels-It’s a Conservation Issue
Andrew Kerr - Sustainable Eels (49)
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Avon Roach Project at Severn Fisheries Conference
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Water Frame Work Directive
WFD - Dafydd Evans (78)
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Dr Matt Heydon-Natural England
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Silver Fishes of the Severn- Dr Mark Everard
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Severn Fisheries Conference – Introduction
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Now oversubscribed for the Severn conference
Please note that we are now oversubscribed for the conference and due to fire and health and safety regulations will be unable to accept any further registrations.
You will not be able to register on the day under any circumstances.
Looking forward to seeing all those registered next Saturday.
SRT Severn Conference Agenda and Directions
Sponsored by the
Severn Rivers Trust
Saturday 19th November 2011
The Valley Hotel, Buildwas Road,
Ironbridge, Shropshire, TF8 7DW
THE SEVERN
“Your River Needs You”
Conference Agenda
9.00 – 9.30 Registration
9.30 – 9.35 Welcome & Housekeeping
9.40 – 10.10 The Severn & SRT
Tony Bostock – Director, Severn Rivers Trust
10.15 – 11.15 The Silver Fishes of the Severn and Their Fate
Dr Mark Everard – Author, Scientist & Broadcaster
11.15 – 11.35 Break
11.35 – 12.00 The Control of Piscivorous Birds to Protect Fisheries
under licence in England
Dr Matt Heydon – Natural England
12.00 – 12.30 WFD – What it means for the Severn
Dafydd Evans – Area Manager EA
12.30 – 13.00 Questions & Answers
13.00 – 13.45 Lunch
13.45 – 14.30 Avon Roach Project
Trevor Harrop & Budgie Price
14.30 - 15.00 Teme Barbel & Conservation
Dave Mason – Barbel Society & Dave Mason Angling
15.00 – 15.30 Eels – It’s a Conservation Issue
Andrew Kerr- Chairman, Sustainable Eel Group
15.30 – 16.00 Source to the Sea – A Sustainable Future for the River Severn
Colin Preston- Director, Shropshire Wildlife Trust
16.00 – 16.25 Questions & Answers
16.25 – 16.30 Summary & Close
Tony Bostock – Director, Severn Rivers Trust
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Severn Fisheries Conference Agenda (60)
Directions to the Valley Hotel
(avoiding the Wharfage)
The Wharfage Ironbridge will be closed for a street Market and Christmas lights switch on, on Saturday 19th November 2011.
From the West and North :- Follow signs to Coalbrookdale. Travel through Coolbrookdale down Dale Road and turn right at the mini roundabout at the end. The Valley Hotel is on the left, approx 100 yards along Buildwas Road.
From the South:- drive via Much Wenlock and follow signs to Ironbridge onto the A4169. Turn right into Buildwas Road signposted Ironbridge. Travel along Buildwas Road past the Power Station on the right. The Valley Hotel is about 200 yards along Buildwas Road on the right.
From the East either follow the directions via Coalbrookdale above or if travelling from South of Shrewsbury (B4380, A458 etc) follow signs to Ironbridge via Buildwas Road as above.
If the Valley Hotel car park is full there is a long stay public car park just a few yards from the hotel in the Ironbridge direction.
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Severn Rivers Trust – River Severn Conference
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Sponsored by the
Severn Rivers Trust
Saturday 19th November 2011
The Valley Hotel, Buildwas Road,
Ironbridge, Shropshire, TF8 7DW
THE SEVERN
“Your River Needs You”
The Severn is the longest river in the UK. It is unique and this precious environment is under threat from pollution, abstraction, habitat destruction, water quality issues, climate change, etc. The Severn’s reputation as a fishery is unsurpassed and historically of great economic and recreational value.
We need your help to re-establish this great fishery.
The 1st Severn Fisheries Conference will be a major step forward in the road to recovery and return to former glory.
- Key Topics to Include:
- Decline of silver fish
- Water Framework Directive
- Predation
- Habitat Improvements
- Key speakers to include:The formal agenda will be circulated in the near future, but speakers who have already agreed to present include Dr. Mark Everard (Author of “The Complete Book of the Roach” and “Barbel River” to name but two of his books), Dafydd Evans (Area Manager – Environment Agency), Matt Haydon (Natural England), Trevor Harrop & Budgie Price (Avon Roach Project).
To express your interest and register to attend please contact:
Tony Bostock (severnriverstrust@btconnect.com)
Severn Rivers Trust, Telephone: 07817 622919
Severn Fisheries Conference – Advance Notice
SEVERN FISHERIES CONFERENCE
Saturday 19th November 2011
The Valley Hotel, Ironbridge, Shropshire
Is the Severn a shadow of its former self?
This is advance notice of this important conference organised by the Severn Rivers Trust.
The conference is aimed at members of angling clubs and riparian owners on the Severn.
Please watch this site for further details.
Third Sector GB Invasive Non Native Species & Biosecurity Conference
Third Sector GB Invasive Non Native Species & Biosecurity Conference
‘A strategy for tackling aquatic and riparian INNS’
Tuesday 7th June 2011 at 10.00 am Fishmongers Hall, London Delegate Rate: £40
Introduction to Rivers & Fisheries Trusts, Biosecurity Planning and Invasive Non Native Species
Control
Biosecurity issues associated with invasive non native species (INNS), fish diseases and parasites
are of increasing ecological and economic significance. Furthermore there is also increasing
probability of their introduction and spread due to expanding trade and tourism as well as climate
change. Ecological changes wrought by INNS can further threaten already endangered native species
and reduce the natural productivity and amenity value of the rivers lakes and lochs. A recently
published report has estimated the economic impacts of INNS cost the UK economy, £1.7 billion per
year.
Waterbodies (rivers, lakes, canals and wetlands) are particularly vulnerable to INNS as they are
excellent habitats and transport vectors for the dispersal of many of these species. Without
concerted and coordinated action the ecological, social and economic impacts and the costs for
mitigation, control and eradication of INNS and diseases will continue to increase. Although there
are now GB level strategies and processes providing the policy framework and priority for control,
implementation of effective prevention and control measures at the local level has often been more
difficult to achieve.
The rivers and fisheries trusts of the UK and their professional and volunteer networks are well
placed to make a significant contribution to addressing aquatic and riparian INNS and biosecurity
issues. Currently there are a total of 62 individual rivers and fisheries trusts working
individually and together through respective national associations. Affiliated to Association of
Rivers Trusts (ART), 37 trusts cover over 75% of England, Wales and are also active in Northern
Ireland; whilst 25 trusts, covering over 90% of Scotland, are members of the Rivers and Fisheries
Trusts of Scotland (RAFTS). This network is now increasingly actively involved in delivering
invasive species management and implementing bio-security measures.
RAFTS has an already established Biosecurity Programme which has completed twenty two biosecurity
plans that have stimulated, coordinated and prioritised local level action linked to
national and GB strategies and protocols. The Biosecurity Plans have led to, and generated, INNS
control projects worth over £4 million in Scotland alone. The success of this programme in
Scotland has raised the opportunity of replicating the same approach in other parts of the UK.
The need for coordinated and strategic approaches that link local actions to national strategies
and the work already undertaken in Scotland provide the justification and an opportunity to
investigate how GB aquatic and riparian INNS issues can be addressed through a
collaborative approach between fisheries and rivers trusts, the wider third sector and Government.
Conference Objectives:
There are two objectives to be addressed in the conference:
1. Demonstrate the work already being undertaken by Rivers and Fisheries Trusts and
associated third sector organisations in the UK; and,
2. To invite government and its agencies to support a UK wide strategy for the introduction of
biosecurity measures and planning for the management of aquatic and riparian INNS to be delivered
in a third sector partnership based on a strategic catchment approach in accordance with the EU
Water Framework Directive, Habitats Directive and Convention on Biodiversity.
The conference will include presentations and discussion on topics including:
Introducing and recognising the INNS problem;
The current European and UK situation of policy and practice;
Case studies and examples of INNS control from across the UK;
Charting a way forward.
To register your interest or to book as a delegate please return the attached booking form or book
online at: www.associationofriverstrusts
A selection of hotels within two miles of Fishmongers’ Hall is attached for your convenience.
Bookings should be made with hotels direct.
Should you have any queries, please contact: Viv Daly – DM Event Services
Tel: +44 (0) 7966 549397
Email: events@associationofriverstrusts.org.uk
Or: James@associationofriverstrusts.org.uk
Freshwater Biological Association-Courses
The Freshwater Biological Association (FBA) is running a number of fish and invertebrate courses in 2011 which may be of interest to your members and colleagues.
· Identifying freshwater invertebrates (Scotland & Cumbria) – closing date for enrolment is Wednesday 23rd March
· Entomology for anglers (Scotland, Cumbria & Dorset) – closing date for enrolment for Scottish course is Wednesday 23rd March
· Fish health, parasites and disease (Cumbria)
· Freshwater fish: assessment of condition and ageing (Cumbria)
Please see below for further details of each course. We would be grateful if you could pass this information on to your members, colleagues or anyone you think may be interested. (more…)
Calling all farmers in the Clun and Rea Sub-Catchments of the Teme
The Catchment Sensitive Farming Capital Grant Scheme will be available again this year for farmers
in the Clun and Rea sub-catchments. Application packs are available now from the CGS team at
Nottingham on 0300 060 1111 or by emailing catchmentsensitivefarming@naturalengland.org.uk Please
state name and number of catchment when calling or emailing, (ie Teme, catchment no 28).
Internet information for the 2011/12 scheme can be seen at here
Applications which aim to reduce run-off from farm yards and fields as well as keeping livestock
out of
watercourses will be particularly welcome. Eligible work includes:
- Yard works for clean and dirty water separation (CSF014)
- Livestock and farm machinery tracks (CSF021)
- • Roofing of manure storage and livestock gathering areas (CSF023)
- • Watercourse fencing (CSF003)
- • Livestock troughs with associated pipework (as an alternative to livestock drinking from
- watercourses) (CSF010)
- Hard bases for livestock drinkers and feeders(CSF007)
- Ram pumps and associated pipework (CSF009)
- Pasture pumps and associated pipework (CSF008)
- Cross drains on or in farm tracks (CSF011)
- • Resurfacing of gateways (CSF016)
To help you get the most from this scheme Lucy Roberts, Land and Water specialist for the West
Midlands will be running FREE drop in clinics, for which you are asked to book a slot in advance.
Please order your packs before these clinics and bring them with you as I will not have spares.
Event locations:
Cleobury North Village Hall Event Date: Monday 21st March 2011
Clunbury Village Hall Event Date: Wednesday 23rd March 2011
How to book:
You can book your 20 minute place at these events or request further information by calling Lucy on
0300 060 0688
When booking, please give your name, address and telephone number.
Riverfly Conference Presentation Downloads
Riverfly Partnership Presentation
Avon Fly Life Monitoring Results Presentation 2011
Severn Fly Life Monitoring Results Presentation 2011
SEVERN & AVON FLY LIFE CONFERENCE-on Video
SEVERN & AVON FLY LIFE CONFERENCE
Wednesday 12th January 2011
