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The management scheme documents activities that take place on the Humber and details the management that already exists, or that is required to maintain the high conservation value of the estuary. The activities that were considered in the development of this scheme were grouped into broad categories for research and analysis. For each category considerable research was undertaken, numerous activities assessed and management action proposed for each.
The management scheme details over 100 actions, which have been identified, to ensure the continued favourable condition of the Humber Estuary. The Relevant Authorities responsible for each action are identified within the context of this scheme. In many cases the day-to-day work will be undertake by a single Relevant Authority, eg the operation of the River Hull Tidal Surge Barrier.
The relevant authorities, either working alone, or in partnership with the Humber Advisory Group, will undertake all these management actions to ensure the continued favourable condition of the Humber Estuary.
| Activities considered for the
Humber Management Scheme |
| Fisheries |
| Flood Defence & Land Drainage |
Industry, Water And Waste Management
Water Resources
Water Quality |
Land Use
High Tide Roosts
Saltmarsh management |
| Recreation And Tourism |
| Science & Education |
| Shipping & Navigation |
Reporting and review programmes
Two types of monitoring will be required for the successful implementation of this management scheme.
 Condition Monitoring
It is the responsibility of English Nature to undertake condition monitoring. However, Relevant Authorities existing work such as the bathymetric survey work of the harbour authorities and this should be able to contribute.
Surveys on the Humber 's bird population are largely completed by volunteers working on the Wetland Bird Survey. This data will be used to assess whether the Humber European Marine Site is continuing to make an appropriate contribution to the Favourable Conservation Status of the species across Europe , and is not part of the Humber Estuary's condition assessment.
Example of Condition Monitoring
Interest Feature |
Attribute |
Measure |
Target |
Mudflats and sandflats not covered by seawater at low tide |
Extent |
Area (ha) of intertidal flats, measured periodically during the reporting cycle (frequency to be determined). |
No decrease in extent from an established baseline, subject to natural change. |
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Topography |
Tidal elevation and shore slope, measured periodically during the reporting cycle (frequency to be determined). |
Shore profile should not deviate significantly from an established baseline, subject to natural change |
Compliance monitoring
Compliance monitoring is undertaken by the Relevant Authority which is responsible for enforcing the measures that fall within its functions. This ensures that the management measures are implemented, and that they are sufficient to maintain the Humber Estuary in favourable condition, regular assessment of progress for these measures will be needed.
Annual review and report
This will outline the implementation of existing management measures, development of new actions and the work of the Humber Advisory Group. Changes in English Nature's Regulation 33 advice and information from the condition monitoring programme will be used to assess the effectiveness of the Management Scheme and inform the following year's management.
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