BEAULY SYSTEM FISH AND FISHERY ACTION PLAN ... - RAFTS

Lower Beauly (Continued).OtherManagementActivities.Timed electro-fishing surveys.Obtain index of abundance offish species and theirdistribution. Identify sites forlong-term monitoring.YYYDetailed electro-fishing surveys for long-termmonitoring.Detect changes in juvenileabundance.YYYCollection of genetic material for future analyses.Processing of samples.SALSEA, FRS, AST.Provide information onpopulation structure andexploitation of stocks.YYYLiaise with estates etc to obtain any available recordson trout, charr catches etc. Consider use of log bookschemes.Local estates.Improve data for non-migratoryand non-salmonid fish.YYYContinue water bailiff patrols etc.Reduce illegal fishing.YYYContinue to engage with Forestry CommissionRecreation Rangers, Highland Council Rangers andothers to develop and deliver environmentaleducation initiatives.ForestryCommission,Highland Council.Improve understanding of theaquatic environment.YYYContinue to develop relationships with SEPA, SNH,Highland Council, Forestry Commission etc to ensurethat the aquatic environment is fully taken intoconsideration in ongoing planning processes.SEPA, SNH, ForestryCommission,Highland Council.Safeguard and improve aquaticenvironment.YYY30