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Fraser Perry Finland Study Tour

Project number: 2009-325
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $3,330.27
Principal Investigator: Fraser Perry
Organisation: Recreational Fishing Alliance of NSW
Project start/end date: 21 Jan 2010 - 21 Jan 2011
Contact:
FRDC
TAGS
Workshop
Indigenous
Fisheries Management
Economic
Consumer Health

Need

Finland has one of the highest participation rates in the world. It also has extremely sophisticated fisheries management and licensing schemes. This project will contribute to the development of the applicant by providing extended exposure to one of the world's most advanced recreational fisheries management systems. This will provide insights into the social, economic and environmental contribution of fishing in Finland that may lead to improvements to fishing in Australia. The applicant will be better placed to participate in, and contribute to, the better management of fisheries.

This project will strengthen participation in recreational advocacy by fostering the personal development of an identified Future Leader through exposure to diverse fishing experiences, an expanded knowledge base, a broader fisheries related network and a better understanding of co-mangement and ecologically sustainable development.

Objectives

1. To travel to Finland and enhance the personal development of the applicant
2. To study the management of fisheries in fresh and saltwater
3. To study the fishing licensing requirements and implementation
4. To study the fisheries compliance and education systems
5. To study the promotion and enhancement of recreational fishing
6. To investigate the interaction between conservationist and fishers, and the promotion of responsible fishing
7. To report the above findings to recreational fishing groups and fisheries managers

Final report

Author: Fraser Perry
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Understanding the value of environmental accreditation to the recreational fishing community.

Project number: 2009-321
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $6,950.75
Principal Investigator: Melanie Young
Organisation: Recreational Fishing Alliance of NSW
Project start/end date: 3 Nov 2009 - 30 Jan 2010
Contact:
FRDC
TAGS
Training
Stakeholder
Resource Access And Allocation
Recreational Fishing
Leadership

Need

Recognition of recreational fishing as an environmentally sustainable and healthy outdoor activity has been an ongoing challenge for the Australian recreational fishing community. Recent publicity from some conservation groups have prompted groups like Recfish Australia, RFANSW and PFIGA to explore accreditation programs and codes of practice that are robust, based on the best environmental guidelines and can withstand public scrutiny.
The National Code of Practice for Recreational and Sport Fishing and the National Environmental Accreditation of Tournament Fishing are two such examples.
The link between tourism and recreational fishing has often been suggested but never fully explored at a national level. The Global Eco Tourism Conference (9-11 November 2009), hosted by Ecotourism Australia represents a significant opportunity for the recreational fishing sector and especially the professional fishing guides and instructors to network with other tourism operators and to identify significant partnerships and opportunities.
Ecotourism Australia offers two levels of certification (eco certified tourism and ecoguide Australia Certification) for eco tourism operators and this conference would be a great opportunity to investigate the value of such an accreditation for fishing tour operators and guides.
The conference will also explore the themes of;
Sustainability and climate change,
Tourism and protection through partnership,
Tourism in protected areas.
One early outcome that has been discussed is the development of a Conference theme in the near future around the role that recreational fishing will play in Fishing Tourism. Engaging existing operators and investigating the forming of one or several national representative body(s) that could include all such operators that provide a service for a fee, which would encompass many varied groups.
i.e. Fishing Guides and Instructors, Fishing Lodge/Destination Owners and Operators, Charter Boat Owners, Operators or Skippers and maybe a number of Media Groups that specialize in recreational fishing and associated tourism type activities.

Objectives

1. Deliver an objective assessment of the value of existing Eco-Tourism accreditation schemes to Australian fishing operators and guides
2. Scope any linkages between these schemes and recreational fishing programmes, such as the National Code of Practice for Recreational and Sport Fishing and NEATFish
3. Outline potential pathways for the uptake and adaptation of Eco-Tourism accreditation schemes by fishing tour operators and guides, fishing tournament organisers and the broader recreational fishing community (if appropriate)
4. Provide selected members of the recreational fishing community with an opportunity to further develop their personal and professional skills
5. Develop stronger networks and linkages between the recreational fishing community and the Eco-Tourism industry.

Final report

ISBN: 978-0-9807856-0-9
Author: Melanie Young
Final Report • 2017-09-29 • 1.02 MB
2009-321-DLD.pdf

Summary

Melanie Young and Malcolm Poole attended the Ecotourism Australia Conference, held from 9 to 11 November 2009, in order to satisfy objectives relating to assessment of the Ecotourism Australia Accreditation and the potential benefits to the professional fishing sector.  They aimed to identify linkages to current accreditation, self analysis schemes and Codes of Practice within the recreational fishing industry and opportunities for personal and professional development for members of the recreational fishing industry and networking opportunities within the ecotourism industry.

It was evident from the onset that there was little understanding from other attendees as to why the fishing industry of Australia was represented at this particular event.  Some attendees expressed confusion and opposition to the suggestion that fishing of any description could have possible links to both or either, the tourism industry or the term ecotourism.  A small percentage of attendees extended their support to the proactive attitude of the fishing industry by partaking in the event.

As a result of the strong opposition by a percentage of the group, the decision was made to investigate the reasoning behind the opposing movement whilst educating the attendees in the sustainability and conservation efforts current and historical by the fishing industry.

Final Report • 2017-09-29 • 1.02 MB
2009-321-DLD.pdf

Summary

Melanie Young and Malcolm Poole attended the Ecotourism Australia Conference, held from 9 to 11 November 2009, in order to satisfy objectives relating to assessment of the Ecotourism Australia Accreditation and the potential benefits to the professional fishing sector.  They aimed to identify linkages to current accreditation, self analysis schemes and Codes of Practice within the recreational fishing industry and opportunities for personal and professional development for members of the recreational fishing industry and networking opportunities within the ecotourism industry.

It was evident from the onset that there was little understanding from other attendees as to why the fishing industry of Australia was represented at this particular event.  Some attendees expressed confusion and opposition to the suggestion that fishing of any description could have possible links to both or either, the tourism industry or the term ecotourism.  A small percentage of attendees extended their support to the proactive attitude of the fishing industry by partaking in the event.

As a result of the strong opposition by a percentage of the group, the decision was made to investigate the reasoning behind the opposing movement whilst educating the attendees in the sustainability and conservation efforts current and historical by the fishing industry.

Final Report • 2017-09-29 • 1.02 MB
2009-321-DLD.pdf

Summary

Melanie Young and Malcolm Poole attended the Ecotourism Australia Conference, held from 9 to 11 November 2009, in order to satisfy objectives relating to assessment of the Ecotourism Australia Accreditation and the potential benefits to the professional fishing sector.  They aimed to identify linkages to current accreditation, self analysis schemes and Codes of Practice within the recreational fishing industry and opportunities for personal and professional development for members of the recreational fishing industry and networking opportunities within the ecotourism industry.

It was evident from the onset that there was little understanding from other attendees as to why the fishing industry of Australia was represented at this particular event.  Some attendees expressed confusion and opposition to the suggestion that fishing of any description could have possible links to both or either, the tourism industry or the term ecotourism.  A small percentage of attendees extended their support to the proactive attitude of the fishing industry by partaking in the event.

As a result of the strong opposition by a percentage of the group, the decision was made to investigate the reasoning behind the opposing movement whilst educating the attendees in the sustainability and conservation efforts current and historical by the fishing industry.

Final Report • 2017-09-29 • 1.02 MB
2009-321-DLD.pdf

Summary

Melanie Young and Malcolm Poole attended the Ecotourism Australia Conference, held from 9 to 11 November 2009, in order to satisfy objectives relating to assessment of the Ecotourism Australia Accreditation and the potential benefits to the professional fishing sector.  They aimed to identify linkages to current accreditation, self analysis schemes and Codes of Practice within the recreational fishing industry and opportunities for personal and professional development for members of the recreational fishing industry and networking opportunities within the ecotourism industry.

It was evident from the onset that there was little understanding from other attendees as to why the fishing industry of Australia was represented at this particular event.  Some attendees expressed confusion and opposition to the suggestion that fishing of any description could have possible links to both or either, the tourism industry or the term ecotourism.  A small percentage of attendees extended their support to the proactive attitude of the fishing industry by partaking in the event.

As a result of the strong opposition by a percentage of the group, the decision was made to investigate the reasoning behind the opposing movement whilst educating the attendees in the sustainability and conservation efforts current and historical by the fishing industry.

Final Report • 2017-09-29 • 1.02 MB
2009-321-DLD.pdf

Summary

Melanie Young and Malcolm Poole attended the Ecotourism Australia Conference, held from 9 to 11 November 2009, in order to satisfy objectives relating to assessment of the Ecotourism Australia Accreditation and the potential benefits to the professional fishing sector.  They aimed to identify linkages to current accreditation, self analysis schemes and Codes of Practice within the recreational fishing industry and opportunities for personal and professional development for members of the recreational fishing industry and networking opportunities within the ecotourism industry.

It was evident from the onset that there was little understanding from other attendees as to why the fishing industry of Australia was represented at this particular event.  Some attendees expressed confusion and opposition to the suggestion that fishing of any description could have possible links to both or either, the tourism industry or the term ecotourism.  A small percentage of attendees extended their support to the proactive attitude of the fishing industry by partaking in the event.

As a result of the strong opposition by a percentage of the group, the decision was made to investigate the reasoning behind the opposing movement whilst educating the attendees in the sustainability and conservation efforts current and historical by the fishing industry.

Final Report • 2017-09-29 • 1.02 MB
2009-321-DLD.pdf

Summary

Melanie Young and Malcolm Poole attended the Ecotourism Australia Conference, held from 9 to 11 November 2009, in order to satisfy objectives relating to assessment of the Ecotourism Australia Accreditation and the potential benefits to the professional fishing sector.  They aimed to identify linkages to current accreditation, self analysis schemes and Codes of Practice within the recreational fishing industry and opportunities for personal and professional development for members of the recreational fishing industry and networking opportunities within the ecotourism industry.

It was evident from the onset that there was little understanding from other attendees as to why the fishing industry of Australia was represented at this particular event.  Some attendees expressed confusion and opposition to the suggestion that fishing of any description could have possible links to both or either, the tourism industry or the term ecotourism.  A small percentage of attendees extended their support to the proactive attitude of the fishing industry by partaking in the event.

As a result of the strong opposition by a percentage of the group, the decision was made to investigate the reasoning behind the opposing movement whilst educating the attendees in the sustainability and conservation efforts current and historical by the fishing industry.

Final Report • 2017-09-29 • 1.02 MB
2009-321-DLD.pdf

Summary

Melanie Young and Malcolm Poole attended the Ecotourism Australia Conference, held from 9 to 11 November 2009, in order to satisfy objectives relating to assessment of the Ecotourism Australia Accreditation and the potential benefits to the professional fishing sector.  They aimed to identify linkages to current accreditation, self analysis schemes and Codes of Practice within the recreational fishing industry and opportunities for personal and professional development for members of the recreational fishing industry and networking opportunities within the ecotourism industry.

It was evident from the onset that there was little understanding from other attendees as to why the fishing industry of Australia was represented at this particular event.  Some attendees expressed confusion and opposition to the suggestion that fishing of any description could have possible links to both or either, the tourism industry or the term ecotourism.  A small percentage of attendees extended their support to the proactive attitude of the fishing industry by partaking in the event.

As a result of the strong opposition by a percentage of the group, the decision was made to investigate the reasoning behind the opposing movement whilst educating the attendees in the sustainability and conservation efforts current and historical by the fishing industry.

Final Report • 2017-09-29 • 1.02 MB
2009-321-DLD.pdf

Summary

Melanie Young and Malcolm Poole attended the Ecotourism Australia Conference, held from 9 to 11 November 2009, in order to satisfy objectives relating to assessment of the Ecotourism Australia Accreditation and the potential benefits to the professional fishing sector.  They aimed to identify linkages to current accreditation, self analysis schemes and Codes of Practice within the recreational fishing industry and opportunities for personal and professional development for members of the recreational fishing industry and networking opportunities within the ecotourism industry.

It was evident from the onset that there was little understanding from other attendees as to why the fishing industry of Australia was represented at this particular event.  Some attendees expressed confusion and opposition to the suggestion that fishing of any description could have possible links to both or either, the tourism industry or the term ecotourism.  A small percentage of attendees extended their support to the proactive attitude of the fishing industry by partaking in the event.

As a result of the strong opposition by a percentage of the group, the decision was made to investigate the reasoning behind the opposing movement whilst educating the attendees in the sustainability and conservation efforts current and historical by the fishing industry.

Final Report • 2017-09-29 • 1.02 MB
2009-321-DLD.pdf

Summary

Melanie Young and Malcolm Poole attended the Ecotourism Australia Conference, held from 9 to 11 November 2009, in order to satisfy objectives relating to assessment of the Ecotourism Australia Accreditation and the potential benefits to the professional fishing sector.  They aimed to identify linkages to current accreditation, self analysis schemes and Codes of Practice within the recreational fishing industry and opportunities for personal and professional development for members of the recreational fishing industry and networking opportunities within the ecotourism industry.

It was evident from the onset that there was little understanding from other attendees as to why the fishing industry of Australia was represented at this particular event.  Some attendees expressed confusion and opposition to the suggestion that fishing of any description could have possible links to both or either, the tourism industry or the term ecotourism.  A small percentage of attendees extended their support to the proactive attitude of the fishing industry by partaking in the event.

As a result of the strong opposition by a percentage of the group, the decision was made to investigate the reasoning behind the opposing movement whilst educating the attendees in the sustainability and conservation efforts current and historical by the fishing industry.

Final Report • 2017-09-29 • 1.02 MB
2009-321-DLD.pdf

Summary

Melanie Young and Malcolm Poole attended the Ecotourism Australia Conference, held from 9 to 11 November 2009, in order to satisfy objectives relating to assessment of the Ecotourism Australia Accreditation and the potential benefits to the professional fishing sector.  They aimed to identify linkages to current accreditation, self analysis schemes and Codes of Practice within the recreational fishing industry and opportunities for personal and professional development for members of the recreational fishing industry and networking opportunities within the ecotourism industry.

It was evident from the onset that there was little understanding from other attendees as to why the fishing industry of Australia was represented at this particular event.  Some attendees expressed confusion and opposition to the suggestion that fishing of any description could have possible links to both or either, the tourism industry or the term ecotourism.  A small percentage of attendees extended their support to the proactive attitude of the fishing industry by partaking in the event.

As a result of the strong opposition by a percentage of the group, the decision was made to investigate the reasoning behind the opposing movement whilst educating the attendees in the sustainability and conservation efforts current and historical by the fishing industry.

Final Report • 2017-09-29 • 1.02 MB
2009-321-DLD.pdf

Summary

Melanie Young and Malcolm Poole attended the Ecotourism Australia Conference, held from 9 to 11 November 2009, in order to satisfy objectives relating to assessment of the Ecotourism Australia Accreditation and the potential benefits to the professional fishing sector.  They aimed to identify linkages to current accreditation, self analysis schemes and Codes of Practice within the recreational fishing industry and opportunities for personal and professional development for members of the recreational fishing industry and networking opportunities within the ecotourism industry.

It was evident from the onset that there was little understanding from other attendees as to why the fishing industry of Australia was represented at this particular event.  Some attendees expressed confusion and opposition to the suggestion that fishing of any description could have possible links to both or either, the tourism industry or the term ecotourism.  A small percentage of attendees extended their support to the proactive attitude of the fishing industry by partaking in the event.

As a result of the strong opposition by a percentage of the group, the decision was made to investigate the reasoning behind the opposing movement whilst educating the attendees in the sustainability and conservation efforts current and historical by the fishing industry.

Final Report • 2017-09-29 • 1.02 MB
2009-321-DLD.pdf

Summary

Melanie Young and Malcolm Poole attended the Ecotourism Australia Conference, held from 9 to 11 November 2009, in order to satisfy objectives relating to assessment of the Ecotourism Australia Accreditation and the potential benefits to the professional fishing sector.  They aimed to identify linkages to current accreditation, self analysis schemes and Codes of Practice within the recreational fishing industry and opportunities for personal and professional development for members of the recreational fishing industry and networking opportunities within the ecotourism industry.

It was evident from the onset that there was little understanding from other attendees as to why the fishing industry of Australia was represented at this particular event.  Some attendees expressed confusion and opposition to the suggestion that fishing of any description could have possible links to both or either, the tourism industry or the term ecotourism.  A small percentage of attendees extended their support to the proactive attitude of the fishing industry by partaking in the event.

As a result of the strong opposition by a percentage of the group, the decision was made to investigate the reasoning behind the opposing movement whilst educating the attendees in the sustainability and conservation efforts current and historical by the fishing industry.

Final Report • 2017-09-29 • 1.02 MB
2009-321-DLD.pdf

Summary

Melanie Young and Malcolm Poole attended the Ecotourism Australia Conference, held from 9 to 11 November 2009, in order to satisfy objectives relating to assessment of the Ecotourism Australia Accreditation and the potential benefits to the professional fishing sector.  They aimed to identify linkages to current accreditation, self analysis schemes and Codes of Practice within the recreational fishing industry and opportunities for personal and professional development for members of the recreational fishing industry and networking opportunities within the ecotourism industry.

It was evident from the onset that there was little understanding from other attendees as to why the fishing industry of Australia was represented at this particular event.  Some attendees expressed confusion and opposition to the suggestion that fishing of any description could have possible links to both or either, the tourism industry or the term ecotourism.  A small percentage of attendees extended their support to the proactive attitude of the fishing industry by partaking in the event.

As a result of the strong opposition by a percentage of the group, the decision was made to investigate the reasoning behind the opposing movement whilst educating the attendees in the sustainability and conservation efforts current and historical by the fishing industry.

Final Report • 2017-09-29 • 1.02 MB
2009-321-DLD.pdf

Summary

Melanie Young and Malcolm Poole attended the Ecotourism Australia Conference, held from 9 to 11 November 2009, in order to satisfy objectives relating to assessment of the Ecotourism Australia Accreditation and the potential benefits to the professional fishing sector.  They aimed to identify linkages to current accreditation, self analysis schemes and Codes of Practice within the recreational fishing industry and opportunities for personal and professional development for members of the recreational fishing industry and networking opportunities within the ecotourism industry.

It was evident from the onset that there was little understanding from other attendees as to why the fishing industry of Australia was represented at this particular event.  Some attendees expressed confusion and opposition to the suggestion that fishing of any description could have possible links to both or either, the tourism industry or the term ecotourism.  A small percentage of attendees extended their support to the proactive attitude of the fishing industry by partaking in the event.

As a result of the strong opposition by a percentage of the group, the decision was made to investigate the reasoning behind the opposing movement whilst educating the attendees in the sustainability and conservation efforts current and historical by the fishing industry.

Final Report • 2017-09-29 • 1.02 MB
2009-321-DLD.pdf

Summary

Melanie Young and Malcolm Poole attended the Ecotourism Australia Conference, held from 9 to 11 November 2009, in order to satisfy objectives relating to assessment of the Ecotourism Australia Accreditation and the potential benefits to the professional fishing sector.  They aimed to identify linkages to current accreditation, self analysis schemes and Codes of Practice within the recreational fishing industry and opportunities for personal and professional development for members of the recreational fishing industry and networking opportunities within the ecotourism industry.

It was evident from the onset that there was little understanding from other attendees as to why the fishing industry of Australia was represented at this particular event.  Some attendees expressed confusion and opposition to the suggestion that fishing of any description could have possible links to both or either, the tourism industry or the term ecotourism.  A small percentage of attendees extended their support to the proactive attitude of the fishing industry by partaking in the event.

As a result of the strong opposition by a percentage of the group, the decision was made to investigate the reasoning behind the opposing movement whilst educating the attendees in the sustainability and conservation efforts current and historical by the fishing industry.

Tactical Research Fund: New South Wales Angler Access Forum & Workshop

Project number: 2008-093
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $20,000.00
Principal Investigator: Malcolm Poole
Organisation: Recreational Fishing Alliance of NSW
Project start/end date: 7 Sep 2009 - 30 Oct 2009
Contact:
FRDC
TAGS
Sustainability
Recreational Fishing
Policy
Marine Park
Fisheries Management

Need

Need for a workshop

In recent times recreational anglers have experienced a combination of circumstances that have been eroding, or threatening to erode, their overall access to this which is one of the most highly sought after recreational pursuits in Australia. Without evidence to suggest any order of priority, these circumstances generally can best be summed up as resulting from the likes of the following events:-

Marine Parks and National Parks restrictions
Water Authorities
Lands Department
Proposed Government sales
Primary producers denial to accessing streams, rivers and impoundments
Environmental group representations on threatened species or those under threat
Industrial pollution causing no-go or restricted fishing areas
Environmental impacts, and
High levels of water extraction by irrigators, mining organisations,

The NSW population participating in fishing appears to have dropped alarmingly from 30% to 20% of the total population, the 2003 National Recreational and Indigenous Fishing Survey produced figures estimating 3.36 million Australians fished annually in 2000, with 30% being in NSW.

The national total recreational boat ownership was then listed as 925,466, with again the largest number of 307,813 being in NSW. In addition, overseas tourists who fished in Australia totaled just fewer than 200,000 in 2001.

To demonstrate the economic significance of recreational fishing the 2003 Survey stated the expenditure attributable to recreational fishing as being $1,85M for 2001, $554.2M being in NSW.

With this much at stake in terms of investment and participation, there is clearly a need to address issues.

Access is identified as a national priority for research and investment by Recfishing Research (a joint initiative of Recfish Australia and FRDC) as well as other peak representative organisation R&D strategies including VRFish (Victoria's peak recreational fishing body).

Objectives

1. Clearly establish what the law and entitlements are in fact for NSW and Recreational Fishers.
2. Establish by example the status quo elsewhere around Australia and in New Zealand
3. Establish what is currently being imposed and by whom in NSW
4. Develop a strategy to secure future Access Rights for Recreational Fishing
5. Arrive at recommendations that will improve and safeguard Recreational Fishing Access within a sustainable and well protected environment while safeguarding the Rights of all concerned.
6. Identify new recreational fishing opportunities with secure access and rights

Final report

ISBN: 978-0-9872226-0-2
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