Humber Management Scheme
To ensure the Humber Estuary European Marine Site and its associated features are maintained in 'favourable condition' for future generations to appreciate, a Management Scheme has been produced.
The overall aim of the Humber Management Scheme is:
of the site through the sustainable management of activities"
The document was developed by a partnership of over 30 relevant authorities known as the 'Humber Estuary Relevant Authorities Group' and went through extensive consultation with statutory agencies, relevant authorities and user groups before its publication and launch in July 2005. The relevant authorities were supported and advised throughout the scheme's development by the stakeholder lead; Humber Advisory Group.
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.
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
The Management Scheme:
- Identifies human activities that may have a detrimental affect on the key features of the site.
- Assesses current management of these activities and;
- Prescribes the management actions for each activity and each individual relevant authority (either working alone, or in partnership with the Humber Advisory Group) to ensure favourable condition of the site.
The Relevant Authorities responsible for each action are identified within the context of this scheme and it enables each member of the relevant authority group to plan and assess their individual responsibility and contribution towards achieving the conservation objectives for the site. In many cases the day-to-day work will be undertake by a single Relevant Authority, e.g. the operation of the River Hull Tidal Surge Barrier.
The management scheme will be regularly reviewed and, where necessary, revised so that:
- The conservation objectives are met.
- Changes in site usage are updated.
- Changes in site conditions from natural causes are taken into consideration.
- Improvements in scientific knowledge are incorporated