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

Upper Beauly (continued).OtherTimed electro-fishing surveys.ManagementActivities.Obtain index of abundance of fish species andtheir distribution. Identify sites for long-termmonitoring.YYYDetailed electro-fishing surveys forlong-term-monitoring.Detect changes in juvenile abundance.YYCollection of genetic material for futureanalyses. Processing of samples.SALSEA, FRS,AST.Provide information on population structure andexploitation of stocks.YYYInvestigate potential use of PIT tagtechnology at Scottish & SouthernDams and potential sites for rotaryscrew traps.Scottish &SouthernEnergy.Assess survival rates of salmon smolts betweendams. Increase accuracy of conservation limitsproduced by fisheries trust.YYYComplete Habitat Survey.Lower BeaulyFishingsSyndicate.Improve accuracy of conservation limits producedby fisheries trust. Identify areas for habitatimprovement. Assess suitability of areas forstocking.YYLiaise with estates etc to obtain anyavailable records on trout, charr catchesetc. Consider use of log book schemes.Local estates.Improve data for non-migratory and non-salmonidfish.YYYValidate fish counts at dams using mk11fish counters and associated software.Scottish &SouthernEnergy.Increase accuracy of conservation limits. Ensurecounts are accurate.YY32