Annan Fishery Management Plan - RAFTS

River Annan DSFB Fisheries Management Plan 2009 – 2014Section 5.2 Bio-security5.2.1 Protect Against Pathogens and ParasitesAction5.2.1.a5.2.1.b5.2.1.c5.2.1.dDescriptionEnsure sufficient literature in the way ofsignage is available to all anglers so they areaware of what to do to ensure that they canmaintain a disease and parasite free fisheryEndeavour to provide disinfection points at allthe popular angling access points on the river.Ensure that people are available to ensuredisinfectants are routinely renewed and olddisinfectant is properly disposed ofOrganise regular seminars for owners andanglers to attend and reinforce the message ofbio-security and GS in particularWorking with other fisheries organisations tryand maintain a frequent press presence of theGS issueReactive orProactiveProactiveProactiveProactiveProactiveTimescaleOngoingHavedisinfectionpointscompletedby Jun 2009Every twoyearsstarting2009Annually5.2.2 Protect Against Alien InvertebratesAction5.2.2.aDescriptionContinue with monitoring & trappingprogrammeReactive orProactiveProactiveTimescaleOngoing5.2.2.b Education, e.g. provide leaflets for public Proactive Ongoing5.2.3 Protect Against Alien Fish SpeciesAction5.2.3.a5.2.3.b5.2.3.cDescriptionEnsure that all stocking of fish into anywatercourses within the Annan District arespecies which are native to not only thatwatercourse but to that area of the river. Liaisewith FRS to ensure this is the case andencourage enforcement action on anyindividuals that can be seen to be involved withillegal transfersEnsure live baiting measures are firmlyenforcedBy the development of innovative monitoringtechniques, continually check the speciescomposition in the river and associated watersso that an early warning system can bedeveloped for the presence of new speciesand the appropriate action takenReactive orProactiveProactiveProactiveProactiveandReactiveTimescaleOngoingOngoingAnnualmonitoring75