Angling Trust South West (Taunton) Fisheries Forum
June 30th 2018
Holiday Inn, Deane Gate Ave, Taunton, TA1 2UA
Tea and Coffee served from 9.30am - Meeting begins 10.00am - 12.30pm
In Partnership with the Environment Agency
This meeting is free to attend and open to all. It is aimed at ALL freshwater anglers, Coarse and Game. It is a key opportunity to hear about the work of the Environment Agency and Angling Trust and is a chance to tell us what YOU think our priorities should be. Plus updates from key organisations in your area.
AGENDA
A short film and a presentation from Mark Lloyd Chief Executive of the Angling Trust about this and other key campaigns.
What problems does Agriculture pose for the health of our rivers and damage our fishing ?
How do we change farming practices to avoid run off into our rivers
Why could Brexit be the key to a huge reduction in the amount of fertilisers, pesticides and silt that is washed into our rivers every year
The coarse fish close season debate - let us know your opinion: The Angling Trust John Cheyne leads a debate with all attendees on whether the current Coarse Fish Close Season should be retained. Come along and have your say !
Local Environment Agency Fisheries Officers talk about the work, current projects and how your rod licence money is spent.
Your questions, ideas and opinions! During the meeting there will be plenty of time to ask the speakers questions, suggest ideas and make your opinion known.
