In 1997 the FRDC Board initiated a review of ESD application across jurisdictions (FRDC Project 98/168), and later worked with the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Aquaculture (SCFA) to develop a national approach to ESD in fisheries. Following on from this project, the FRDC Board suggested that a national review be conducted of the scope, assessment methods and management responses for Fisheries ESD and EBFM, and to clarify understanding of the relationship between fisheries ESD and other similar approaches or terms. This review would provide an opportunity to repeat the national ‘snapshot’ of experience and approaches across jurisdictions (provided by Project 98/168), for the period from 1998 to 2006. 

A key finding of this study is a widespread view that there is an ongoing need for a national forum to coordinate approaches to EBFM. Such a national forum should bring together a range of stakeholders involved in the development and implementation of EBFM, including fishery managers, industry, environmental agencies and Non Government Organisations (NGOs), and various disciplinary experts.

In 1997 the FRDC Board initiated a review of ESD application across jurisdictions (FRDC Project 98/168), and later worked with the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Aquaculture (SCFA) to develop a national approach to ESD in fisheries. Following on from this project, the FRDC Board suggested that a national review be conducted of the scope, assessment methods and management responses for Fisheries ESD and EBFM, and to clarify understanding of the relationship between fisheries ESD and other similar approaches or terms. This review would provide an opportunity to repeat the national ‘snapshot’ of experience and approaches across jurisdictions (provided by Project 98/168), for the period from 1998 to 2006. 

A key finding of this study is a widespread view that there is an ongoing need for a national forum to coordinate approaches to EBFM. Such a national forum should bring together a range of stakeholders involved in the development and implementation of EBFM, including fishery managers, industry, environmental agencies and Non Government Organisations (NGOs), and various disciplinary experts.

In 1997 the FRDC Board initiated a review of ESD application across jurisdictions (FRDC Project 98/168), and later worked with the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Aquaculture (SCFA) to develop a national approach to ESD in fisheries. Following on from this project, the FRDC Board suggested that a national review be conducted of the scope, assessment methods and management responses for Fisheries ESD and EBFM, and to clarify understanding of the relationship between fisheries ESD and other similar approaches or terms. This review would provide an opportunity to repeat the national ‘snapshot’ of experience and approaches across jurisdictions (provided by Project 98/168), for the period from 1998 to 2006. 

A key finding of this study is a widespread view that there is an ongoing need for a national forum to coordinate approaches to EBFM. Such a national forum should bring together a range of stakeholders involved in the development and implementation of EBFM, including fishery managers, industry, environmental agencies and Non Government Organisations (NGOs), and various disciplinary experts.

In 1997 the FRDC Board initiated a review of ESD application across jurisdictions (FRDC Project 98/168), and later worked with the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Aquaculture (SCFA) to develop a national approach to ESD in fisheries. Following on from this project, the FRDC Board suggested that a national review be conducted of the scope, assessment methods and management responses for Fisheries ESD and EBFM, and to clarify understanding of the relationship between fisheries ESD and other similar approaches or terms. This review would provide an opportunity to repeat the national ‘snapshot’ of experience and approaches across jurisdictions (provided by Project 98/168), for the period from 1998 to 2006. 

A key finding of this study is a widespread view that there is an ongoing need for a national forum to coordinate approaches to EBFM. Such a national forum should bring together a range of stakeholders involved in the development and implementation of EBFM, including fishery managers, industry, environmental agencies and Non Government Organisations (NGOs), and various disciplinary experts.

In 1997 the FRDC Board initiated a review of ESD application across jurisdictions (FRDC Project 98/168), and later worked with the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Aquaculture (SCFA) to develop a national approach to ESD in fisheries. Following on from this project, the FRDC Board suggested that a national review be conducted of the scope, assessment methods and management responses for Fisheries ESD and EBFM, and to clarify understanding of the relationship between fisheries ESD and other similar approaches or terms. This review would provide an opportunity to repeat the national ‘snapshot’ of experience and approaches across jurisdictions (provided by Project 98/168), for the period from 1998 to 2006. 

A key finding of this study is a widespread view that there is an ongoing need for a national forum to coordinate approaches to EBFM. Such a national forum should bring together a range of stakeholders involved in the development and implementation of EBFM, including fishery managers, industry, environmental agencies and Non Government Organisations (NGOs), and various disciplinary experts.

In 1997 the FRDC Board initiated a review of ESD application across jurisdictions (FRDC Project 98/168), and later worked with the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Aquaculture (SCFA) to develop a national approach to ESD in fisheries. Following on from this project, the FRDC Board suggested that a national review be conducted of the scope, assessment methods and management responses for Fisheries ESD and EBFM, and to clarify understanding of the relationship between fisheries ESD and other similar approaches or terms. This review would provide an opportunity to repeat the national ‘snapshot’ of experience and approaches across jurisdictions (provided by Project 98/168), for the period from 1998 to 2006. 

A key finding of this study is a widespread view that there is an ongoing need for a national forum to coordinate approaches to EBFM. Such a national forum should bring together a range of stakeholders involved in the development and implementation of EBFM, including fishery managers, industry, environmental agencies and Non Government Organisations (NGOs), and various disciplinary experts.

In 1997 the FRDC Board initiated a review of ESD application across jurisdictions (FRDC Project 98/168), and later worked with the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Aquaculture (SCFA) to develop a national approach to ESD in fisheries. Following on from this project, the FRDC Board suggested that a national review be conducted of the scope, assessment methods and management responses for Fisheries ESD and EBFM, and to clarify understanding of the relationship between fisheries ESD and other similar approaches or terms. This review would provide an opportunity to repeat the national ‘snapshot’ of experience and approaches across jurisdictions (provided by Project 98/168), for the period from 1998 to 2006. 

A key finding of this study is a widespread view that there is an ongoing need for a national forum to coordinate approaches to EBFM. Such a national forum should bring together a range of stakeholders involved in the development and implementation of EBFM, including fishery managers, industry, environmental agencies and Non Government Organisations (NGOs), and various disciplinary experts.

In 1997 the FRDC Board initiated a review of ESD application across jurisdictions (FRDC Project 98/168), and later worked with the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Aquaculture (SCFA) to develop a national approach to ESD in fisheries. Following on from this project, the FRDC Board suggested that a national review be conducted of the scope, assessment methods and management responses for Fisheries ESD and EBFM, and to clarify understanding of the relationship between fisheries ESD and other similar approaches or terms. This review would provide an opportunity to repeat the national ‘snapshot’ of experience and approaches across jurisdictions (provided by Project 98/168), for the period from 1998 to 2006. 

A key finding of this study is a widespread view that there is an ongoing need for a national forum to coordinate approaches to EBFM. Such a national forum should bring together a range of stakeholders involved in the development and implementation of EBFM, including fishery managers, industry, environmental agencies and Non Government Organisations (NGOs), and various disciplinary experts.

In 1997 the FRDC Board initiated a review of ESD application across jurisdictions (FRDC Project 98/168), and later worked with the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Aquaculture (SCFA) to develop a national approach to ESD in fisheries. Following on from this project, the FRDC Board suggested that a national review be conducted of the scope, assessment methods and management responses for Fisheries ESD and EBFM, and to clarify understanding of the relationship between fisheries ESD and other similar approaches or terms. This review would provide an opportunity to repeat the national ‘snapshot’ of experience and approaches across jurisdictions (provided by Project 98/168), for the period from 1998 to 2006. 

A key finding of this study is a widespread view that there is an ongoing need for a national forum to coordinate approaches to EBFM. Such a national forum should bring together a range of stakeholders involved in the development and implementation of EBFM, including fishery managers, industry, environmental agencies and Non Government Organisations (NGOs), and various disciplinary experts.

In 1997 the FRDC Board initiated a review of ESD application across jurisdictions (FRDC Project 98/168), and later worked with the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Aquaculture (SCFA) to develop a national approach to ESD in fisheries. Following on from this project, the FRDC Board suggested that a national review be conducted of the scope, assessment methods and management responses for Fisheries ESD and EBFM, and to clarify understanding of the relationship between fisheries ESD and other similar approaches or terms. This review would provide an opportunity to repeat the national ‘snapshot’ of experience and approaches across jurisdictions (provided by Project 98/168), for the period from 1998 to 2006. 

A key finding of this study is a widespread view that there is an ongoing need for a national forum to coordinate approaches to EBFM. Such a national forum should bring together a range of stakeholders involved in the development and implementation of EBFM, including fishery managers, industry, environmental agencies and Non Government Organisations (NGOs), and various disciplinary experts.

In 1997 the FRDC Board initiated a review of ESD application across jurisdictions (FRDC Project 98/168), and later worked with the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Aquaculture (SCFA) to develop a national approach to ESD in fisheries. Following on from this project, the FRDC Board suggested that a national review be conducted of the scope, assessment methods and management responses for Fisheries ESD and EBFM, and to clarify understanding of the relationship between fisheries ESD and other similar approaches or terms. This review would provide an opportunity to repeat the national ‘snapshot’ of experience and approaches across jurisdictions (provided by Project 98/168), for the period from 1998 to 2006. 

A key finding of this study is a widespread view that there is an ongoing need for a national forum to coordinate approaches to EBFM. Such a national forum should bring together a range of stakeholders involved in the development and implementation of EBFM, including fishery managers, industry, environmental agencies and Non Government Organisations (NGOs), and various disciplinary experts.

In 1997 the FRDC Board initiated a review of ESD application across jurisdictions (FRDC Project 98/168), and later worked with the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Aquaculture (SCFA) to develop a national approach to ESD in fisheries. Following on from this project, the FRDC Board suggested that a national review be conducted of the scope, assessment methods and management responses for Fisheries ESD and EBFM, and to clarify understanding of the relationship between fisheries ESD and other similar approaches or terms. This review would provide an opportunity to repeat the national ‘snapshot’ of experience and approaches across jurisdictions (provided by Project 98/168), for the period from 1998 to 2006. 

A key finding of this study is a widespread view that there is an ongoing need for a national forum to coordinate approaches to EBFM. Such a national forum should bring together a range of stakeholders involved in the development and implementation of EBFM, including fishery managers, industry, environmental agencies and Non Government Organisations (NGOs), and various disciplinary experts.

In 1997 the FRDC Board initiated a review of ESD application across jurisdictions (FRDC Project 98/168), and later worked with the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Aquaculture (SCFA) to develop a national approach to ESD in fisheries. Following on from this project, the FRDC Board suggested that a national review be conducted of the scope, assessment methods and management responses for Fisheries ESD and EBFM, and to clarify understanding of the relationship between fisheries ESD and other similar approaches or terms. This review would provide an opportunity to repeat the national ‘snapshot’ of experience and approaches across jurisdictions (provided by Project 98/168), for the period from 1998 to 2006. 

A key finding of this study is a widespread view that there is an ongoing need for a national forum to coordinate approaches to EBFM. Such a national forum should bring together a range of stakeholders involved in the development and implementation of EBFM, including fishery managers, industry, environmental agencies and Non Government Organisations (NGOs), and various disciplinary experts.

In 1997 the FRDC Board initiated a review of ESD application across jurisdictions (FRDC Project 98/168), and later worked with the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Aquaculture (SCFA) to develop a national approach to ESD in fisheries. Following on from this project, the FRDC Board suggested that a national review be conducted of the scope, assessment methods and management responses for Fisheries ESD and EBFM, and to clarify understanding of the relationship between fisheries ESD and other similar approaches or terms. This review would provide an opportunity to repeat the national ‘snapshot’ of experience and approaches across jurisdictions (provided by Project 98/168), for the period from 1998 to 2006. 

A key finding of this study is a widespread view that there is an ongoing need for a national forum to coordinate approaches to EBFM. Such a national forum should bring together a range of stakeholders involved in the development and implementation of EBFM, including fishery managers, industry, environmental agencies and Non Government Organisations (NGOs), and various disciplinary experts.

In 1997 the FRDC Board initiated a review of ESD application across jurisdictions (FRDC Project 98/168), and later worked with the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Aquaculture (SCFA) to develop a national approach to ESD in fisheries. Following on from this project, the FRDC Board suggested that a national review be conducted of the scope, assessment methods and management responses for Fisheries ESD and EBFM, and to clarify understanding of the relationship between fisheries ESD and other similar approaches or terms. This review would provide an opportunity to repeat the national ‘snapshot’ of experience and approaches across jurisdictions (provided by Project 98/168), for the period from 1998 to 2006. 

A key finding of this study is a widespread view that there is an ongoing need for a national forum to coordinate approaches to EBFM. Such a national forum should bring together a range of stakeholders involved in the development and implementation of EBFM, including fishery managers, industry, environmental agencies and Non Government Organisations (NGOs), and various disciplinary experts.

In 1997 the FRDC Board initiated a review of ESD application across jurisdictions (FRDC Project 98/168), and later worked with the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Aquaculture (SCFA) to develop a national approach to ESD in fisheries. Following on from this project, the FRDC Board suggested that a national review be conducted of the scope, assessment methods and management responses for Fisheries ESD and EBFM, and to clarify understanding of the relationship between fisheries ESD and other similar approaches or terms. This review would provide an opportunity to repeat the national ‘snapshot’ of experience and approaches across jurisdictions (provided by Project 98/168), for the period from 1998 to 2006. 

A key finding of this study is a widespread view that there is an ongoing need for a national forum to coordinate approaches to EBFM. Such a national forum should bring together a range of stakeholders involved in the development and implementation of EBFM, including fishery managers, industry, environmental agencies and Non Government Organisations (NGOs), and various disciplinary experts.

In 1997 the FRDC Board initiated a review of ESD application across jurisdictions (FRDC Project 98/168), and later worked with the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Aquaculture (SCFA) to develop a national approach to ESD in fisheries. Following on from this project, the FRDC Board suggested that a national review be conducted of the scope, assessment methods and management responses for Fisheries ESD and EBFM, and to clarify understanding of the relationship between fisheries ESD and other similar approaches or terms. This review would provide an opportunity to repeat the national ‘snapshot’ of experience and approaches across jurisdictions (provided by Project 98/168), for the period from 1998 to 2006. 

A key finding of this study is a widespread view that there is an ongoing need for a national forum to coordinate approaches to EBFM. Such a national forum should bring together a range of stakeholders involved in the development and implementation of EBFM, including fishery managers, industry, environmental agencies and Non Government Organisations (NGOs), and various disciplinary experts.

In 1997 the FRDC Board initiated a review of ESD application across jurisdictions (FRDC Project 98/168), and later worked with the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Aquaculture (SCFA) to develop a national approach to ESD in fisheries. Following on from this project, the FRDC Board suggested that a national review be conducted of the scope, assessment methods and management responses for Fisheries ESD and EBFM, and to clarify understanding of the relationship between fisheries ESD and other similar approaches or terms. This review would provide an opportunity to repeat the national ‘snapshot’ of experience and approaches across jurisdictions (provided by Project 98/168), for the period from 1998 to 2006. 

A key finding of this study is a widespread view that there is an ongoing need for a national forum to coordinate approaches to EBFM. Such a national forum should bring together a range of stakeholders involved in the development and implementation of EBFM, including fishery managers, industry, environmental agencies and Non Government Organisations (NGOs), and various disciplinary experts.

The Environmental Management System (EMS) Framework for the Tasmanian oyster Industry was developed after consideration of the environmental, social and economic impacts of the industry. This process has enabled the identification and documentation of critical issues that will assist the Industry, researchers and regulators to pursue and develop mitigation strategies to achieve long term sustainability.

The Tasmanian EMS Framework is an Industry initiative embraced by the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council (TORC), the Tasmanian Shellfish Executive Council (TSEC), the Tasmanian Marine Farmers Association (TMFA) and the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries and Water (DPIW), supported by the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC) and the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and co-funded by the Federal government through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC).  Similar documents are being produced through the Tasmanian Abalone Growers Association (TAGA) and the Tasmanian Salmonid Growers Association (TSGA).

This document has been modelled on The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1 (Fletcher et al. 2004).  The marine farming industry is committed to incorporating ESD into their management processes and the principles of sustainable development is enshrined in all to Tasmania’s natural resource management legislation. A direct outcome of this commitment has been the development of the ESD framework for aquaculture that was generated by a FRDC subprogram in conjunction with the Aquaculture Committee of the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum (AFMF) working in association with the National Aquaculture Council (NAC).

The Environmental Management System (EMS) Framework for the Tasmanian farmed abalone Industry is a document developed after consideration of the environmental, social and economic impacts of the Industry in terms of sustainable development.  This process has enabled the identification within the document of critical issues which will enable Industry, researchers and regulators to pursue and develop mitigation strategies that will ensure the long term sustainability of the Tasmanian farmed abalone industry.

The EMS Framework is an Industry initiative embraced by the Tasmanian Abalone Growers Association (TAGA) and the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries and Water (DPIW), supported by the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC) and the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and co-funded by the Federal government through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC).  Similar documents are being produced through the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council (TORC) and the Tasmanian Salmonid Growers Association (TSGA).

This document has been modelled on The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1 (Fletcher et al. 2004).  The marine farming industry is committed to incorporating ESD into their management processes and the principles of sustainable development is enshrined in all to Tasmania’s natural resource management legislation. A direct outcome of this commitment has been the development of the ESD framework for aquaculture that was generated by a FRDC subprogram in conjunction with the Aquaculture Committee of the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum (AFMF) working in association with the National Aquaculture Council (NAC).

The Environmental Management System (EMS) Framework for the Tasmanian Salmonid Industry is a document developed after consideration of the environmental, social and economic impacts of the Industry in terms of sustainability. This process has enabled the identification and documentation of critical issues that will assist the industry, researchers and regulators to pursue and develop mitigation strategies to ensure long-term sustainability.

The Tasmanian EMS Framework is an Industry initiative embraced by the Tasmanian Salmonid Growers Association (TSGA) and the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries and Water (DPIW), supported by the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC) and the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and co-funded by the Federal government through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC). Similar documents are being produced through the Tasmanian Abalone Growers Association (TAGA) and the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council (TORC).

This document has been modelled on The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1 (Fletcher et al. 2004).  The marine farming industry is committed to incorporating ESD into their management processes and the principles of sustainable development is enshrined in all to Tasmania’s natural resource management legislation. A direct outcome of this commitment has been the development of the ESD framework for aquaculture that was generated by a FRDC subprogram in conjunction with the Aquaculture Committee of the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum (AFMF) working in association with the National Aquaculture Council (NAC).

The aquaculture industry has become increasingly aware of the need to clearly demonstrate that they are adopting “best practice” in their operations to ensure there are minimal deleterious impacts on the marine environment from marine farming activities. At a national level the development of The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1
(Fletcher et al. 2004) has provided a basis for industry, government and researchers to identify and develop mitigation strategies to ensure long term sustainability.

The Tasmanian EMS Framework is an industry initiative that has been developed by the abalone, oyster and salmonid sectors with input and support from the Tasmanian Department of Environment and Water (DPIW), the Tasmanian Aquaculture and Fisheries Institute (TAFI), the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC). 

The EMS developed for each sector has been embedded in the ESD compliance framework. Using a risk assessment approach the environmental, social and economic impacts of the industry were critically evaluated. The risk assessments were determined by taking into consideration current management controls, valid scientific data and regulatory requirements. The risk assessments were undertaken by a working group from the relevant sector with appropriate expertise. However the final risk ratings assigned were not necessarily a complete consensus view of all members of the working group.

For the oyster and abalone sectors the majority of the industry’s operational practices were found to pose a low risk to the marine environment outside the lease area. The one environmental high risk area of concern identified for the oyster industry is the potential translocation of invasive marine species between regions. The risk assessment also found that there maybe some impacts on sensitive habitats such as salt marsh at a regional level.

External environmental impacts were found to provide the majority of moderate, high and extreme risks to all industry sectors.

The risk to the industry sustainability from an economic perspective was assessed as being moderate, it is recommended that the risk could be mitigated by strategic business planning, the continued adherence to sustainable farming practices and by developing risk management strategies to reduce the economic risk.

The risk of the industry having a negative social impact at a state, regional and local level was assessed as being low. The potential negative impact on industry sustainability by increasing regulation across all tiers of government was considered to be moderate.

The Environmental Management System (EMS) Framework for the Tasmanian oyster Industry was developed after consideration of the environmental, social and economic impacts of the industry. This process has enabled the identification and documentation of critical issues that will assist the Industry, researchers and regulators to pursue and develop mitigation strategies to achieve long term sustainability.

The Tasmanian EMS Framework is an Industry initiative embraced by the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council (TORC), the Tasmanian Shellfish Executive Council (TSEC), the Tasmanian Marine Farmers Association (TMFA) and the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries and Water (DPIW), supported by the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC) and the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and co-funded by the Federal government through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC).  Similar documents are being produced through the Tasmanian Abalone Growers Association (TAGA) and the Tasmanian Salmonid Growers Association (TSGA).

This document has been modelled on The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1 (Fletcher et al. 2004).  The marine farming industry is committed to incorporating ESD into their management processes and the principles of sustainable development is enshrined in all to Tasmania’s natural resource management legislation. A direct outcome of this commitment has been the development of the ESD framework for aquaculture that was generated by a FRDC subprogram in conjunction with the Aquaculture Committee of the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum (AFMF) working in association with the National Aquaculture Council (NAC).

The Environmental Management System (EMS) Framework for the Tasmanian farmed abalone Industry is a document developed after consideration of the environmental, social and economic impacts of the Industry in terms of sustainable development.  This process has enabled the identification within the document of critical issues which will enable Industry, researchers and regulators to pursue and develop mitigation strategies that will ensure the long term sustainability of the Tasmanian farmed abalone industry.

The EMS Framework is an Industry initiative embraced by the Tasmanian Abalone Growers Association (TAGA) and the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries and Water (DPIW), supported by the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC) and the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and co-funded by the Federal government through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC).  Similar documents are being produced through the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council (TORC) and the Tasmanian Salmonid Growers Association (TSGA).

This document has been modelled on The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1 (Fletcher et al. 2004).  The marine farming industry is committed to incorporating ESD into their management processes and the principles of sustainable development is enshrined in all to Tasmania’s natural resource management legislation. A direct outcome of this commitment has been the development of the ESD framework for aquaculture that was generated by a FRDC subprogram in conjunction with the Aquaculture Committee of the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum (AFMF) working in association with the National Aquaculture Council (NAC).

The Environmental Management System (EMS) Framework for the Tasmanian Salmonid Industry is a document developed after consideration of the environmental, social and economic impacts of the Industry in terms of sustainability. This process has enabled the identification and documentation of critical issues that will assist the industry, researchers and regulators to pursue and develop mitigation strategies to ensure long-term sustainability.

The Tasmanian EMS Framework is an Industry initiative embraced by the Tasmanian Salmonid Growers Association (TSGA) and the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries and Water (DPIW), supported by the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC) and the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and co-funded by the Federal government through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC). Similar documents are being produced through the Tasmanian Abalone Growers Association (TAGA) and the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council (TORC).

This document has been modelled on The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1 (Fletcher et al. 2004).  The marine farming industry is committed to incorporating ESD into their management processes and the principles of sustainable development is enshrined in all to Tasmania’s natural resource management legislation. A direct outcome of this commitment has been the development of the ESD framework for aquaculture that was generated by a FRDC subprogram in conjunction with the Aquaculture Committee of the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum (AFMF) working in association with the National Aquaculture Council (NAC).

The aquaculture industry has become increasingly aware of the need to clearly demonstrate that they are adopting “best practice” in their operations to ensure there are minimal deleterious impacts on the marine environment from marine farming activities. At a national level the development of The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1
(Fletcher et al. 2004) has provided a basis for industry, government and researchers to identify and develop mitigation strategies to ensure long term sustainability.

The Tasmanian EMS Framework is an industry initiative that has been developed by the abalone, oyster and salmonid sectors with input and support from the Tasmanian Department of Environment and Water (DPIW), the Tasmanian Aquaculture and Fisheries Institute (TAFI), the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC). 

The EMS developed for each sector has been embedded in the ESD compliance framework. Using a risk assessment approach the environmental, social and economic impacts of the industry were critically evaluated. The risk assessments were determined by taking into consideration current management controls, valid scientific data and regulatory requirements. The risk assessments were undertaken by a working group from the relevant sector with appropriate expertise. However the final risk ratings assigned were not necessarily a complete consensus view of all members of the working group.

For the oyster and abalone sectors the majority of the industry’s operational practices were found to pose a low risk to the marine environment outside the lease area. The one environmental high risk area of concern identified for the oyster industry is the potential translocation of invasive marine species between regions. The risk assessment also found that there maybe some impacts on sensitive habitats such as salt marsh at a regional level.

External environmental impacts were found to provide the majority of moderate, high and extreme risks to all industry sectors.

The risk to the industry sustainability from an economic perspective was assessed as being moderate, it is recommended that the risk could be mitigated by strategic business planning, the continued adherence to sustainable farming practices and by developing risk management strategies to reduce the economic risk.

The risk of the industry having a negative social impact at a state, regional and local level was assessed as being low. The potential negative impact on industry sustainability by increasing regulation across all tiers of government was considered to be moderate.

The Environmental Management System (EMS) Framework for the Tasmanian oyster Industry was developed after consideration of the environmental, social and economic impacts of the industry. This process has enabled the identification and documentation of critical issues that will assist the Industry, researchers and regulators to pursue and develop mitigation strategies to achieve long term sustainability.

The Tasmanian EMS Framework is an Industry initiative embraced by the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council (TORC), the Tasmanian Shellfish Executive Council (TSEC), the Tasmanian Marine Farmers Association (TMFA) and the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries and Water (DPIW), supported by the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC) and the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and co-funded by the Federal government through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC).  Similar documents are being produced through the Tasmanian Abalone Growers Association (TAGA) and the Tasmanian Salmonid Growers Association (TSGA).

This document has been modelled on The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1 (Fletcher et al. 2004).  The marine farming industry is committed to incorporating ESD into their management processes and the principles of sustainable development is enshrined in all to Tasmania’s natural resource management legislation. A direct outcome of this commitment has been the development of the ESD framework for aquaculture that was generated by a FRDC subprogram in conjunction with the Aquaculture Committee of the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum (AFMF) working in association with the National Aquaculture Council (NAC).

The Environmental Management System (EMS) Framework for the Tasmanian farmed abalone Industry is a document developed after consideration of the environmental, social and economic impacts of the Industry in terms of sustainable development.  This process has enabled the identification within the document of critical issues which will enable Industry, researchers and regulators to pursue and develop mitigation strategies that will ensure the long term sustainability of the Tasmanian farmed abalone industry.

The EMS Framework is an Industry initiative embraced by the Tasmanian Abalone Growers Association (TAGA) and the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries and Water (DPIW), supported by the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC) and the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and co-funded by the Federal government through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC).  Similar documents are being produced through the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council (TORC) and the Tasmanian Salmonid Growers Association (TSGA).

This document has been modelled on The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1 (Fletcher et al. 2004).  The marine farming industry is committed to incorporating ESD into their management processes and the principles of sustainable development is enshrined in all to Tasmania’s natural resource management legislation. A direct outcome of this commitment has been the development of the ESD framework for aquaculture that was generated by a FRDC subprogram in conjunction with the Aquaculture Committee of the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum (AFMF) working in association with the National Aquaculture Council (NAC).

The Environmental Management System (EMS) Framework for the Tasmanian Salmonid Industry is a document developed after consideration of the environmental, social and economic impacts of the Industry in terms of sustainability. This process has enabled the identification and documentation of critical issues that will assist the industry, researchers and regulators to pursue and develop mitigation strategies to ensure long-term sustainability.

The Tasmanian EMS Framework is an Industry initiative embraced by the Tasmanian Salmonid Growers Association (TSGA) and the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries and Water (DPIW), supported by the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC) and the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and co-funded by the Federal government through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC). Similar documents are being produced through the Tasmanian Abalone Growers Association (TAGA) and the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council (TORC).

This document has been modelled on The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1 (Fletcher et al. 2004).  The marine farming industry is committed to incorporating ESD into their management processes and the principles of sustainable development is enshrined in all to Tasmania’s natural resource management legislation. A direct outcome of this commitment has been the development of the ESD framework for aquaculture that was generated by a FRDC subprogram in conjunction with the Aquaculture Committee of the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum (AFMF) working in association with the National Aquaculture Council (NAC).

The aquaculture industry has become increasingly aware of the need to clearly demonstrate that they are adopting “best practice” in their operations to ensure there are minimal deleterious impacts on the marine environment from marine farming activities. At a national level the development of The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1
(Fletcher et al. 2004) has provided a basis for industry, government and researchers to identify and develop mitigation strategies to ensure long term sustainability.

The Tasmanian EMS Framework is an industry initiative that has been developed by the abalone, oyster and salmonid sectors with input and support from the Tasmanian Department of Environment and Water (DPIW), the Tasmanian Aquaculture and Fisheries Institute (TAFI), the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC). 

The EMS developed for each sector has been embedded in the ESD compliance framework. Using a risk assessment approach the environmental, social and economic impacts of the industry were critically evaluated. The risk assessments were determined by taking into consideration current management controls, valid scientific data and regulatory requirements. The risk assessments were undertaken by a working group from the relevant sector with appropriate expertise. However the final risk ratings assigned were not necessarily a complete consensus view of all members of the working group.

For the oyster and abalone sectors the majority of the industry’s operational practices were found to pose a low risk to the marine environment outside the lease area. The one environmental high risk area of concern identified for the oyster industry is the potential translocation of invasive marine species between regions. The risk assessment also found that there maybe some impacts on sensitive habitats such as salt marsh at a regional level.

External environmental impacts were found to provide the majority of moderate, high and extreme risks to all industry sectors.

The risk to the industry sustainability from an economic perspective was assessed as being moderate, it is recommended that the risk could be mitigated by strategic business planning, the continued adherence to sustainable farming practices and by developing risk management strategies to reduce the economic risk.

The risk of the industry having a negative social impact at a state, regional and local level was assessed as being low. The potential negative impact on industry sustainability by increasing regulation across all tiers of government was considered to be moderate.

The Environmental Management System (EMS) Framework for the Tasmanian oyster Industry was developed after consideration of the environmental, social and economic impacts of the industry. This process has enabled the identification and documentation of critical issues that will assist the Industry, researchers and regulators to pursue and develop mitigation strategies to achieve long term sustainability.

The Tasmanian EMS Framework is an Industry initiative embraced by the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council (TORC), the Tasmanian Shellfish Executive Council (TSEC), the Tasmanian Marine Farmers Association (TMFA) and the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries and Water (DPIW), supported by the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC) and the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and co-funded by the Federal government through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC).  Similar documents are being produced through the Tasmanian Abalone Growers Association (TAGA) and the Tasmanian Salmonid Growers Association (TSGA).

This document has been modelled on The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1 (Fletcher et al. 2004).  The marine farming industry is committed to incorporating ESD into their management processes and the principles of sustainable development is enshrined in all to Tasmania’s natural resource management legislation. A direct outcome of this commitment has been the development of the ESD framework for aquaculture that was generated by a FRDC subprogram in conjunction with the Aquaculture Committee of the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum (AFMF) working in association with the National Aquaculture Council (NAC).

The Environmental Management System (EMS) Framework for the Tasmanian farmed abalone Industry is a document developed after consideration of the environmental, social and economic impacts of the Industry in terms of sustainable development.  This process has enabled the identification within the document of critical issues which will enable Industry, researchers and regulators to pursue and develop mitigation strategies that will ensure the long term sustainability of the Tasmanian farmed abalone industry.

The EMS Framework is an Industry initiative embraced by the Tasmanian Abalone Growers Association (TAGA) and the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries and Water (DPIW), supported by the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC) and the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and co-funded by the Federal government through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC).  Similar documents are being produced through the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council (TORC) and the Tasmanian Salmonid Growers Association (TSGA).

This document has been modelled on The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1 (Fletcher et al. 2004).  The marine farming industry is committed to incorporating ESD into their management processes and the principles of sustainable development is enshrined in all to Tasmania’s natural resource management legislation. A direct outcome of this commitment has been the development of the ESD framework for aquaculture that was generated by a FRDC subprogram in conjunction with the Aquaculture Committee of the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum (AFMF) working in association with the National Aquaculture Council (NAC).

The Environmental Management System (EMS) Framework for the Tasmanian Salmonid Industry is a document developed after consideration of the environmental, social and economic impacts of the Industry in terms of sustainability. This process has enabled the identification and documentation of critical issues that will assist the industry, researchers and regulators to pursue and develop mitigation strategies to ensure long-term sustainability.

The Tasmanian EMS Framework is an Industry initiative embraced by the Tasmanian Salmonid Growers Association (TSGA) and the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries and Water (DPIW), supported by the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC) and the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and co-funded by the Federal government through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC). Similar documents are being produced through the Tasmanian Abalone Growers Association (TAGA) and the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council (TORC).

This document has been modelled on The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1 (Fletcher et al. 2004).  The marine farming industry is committed to incorporating ESD into their management processes and the principles of sustainable development is enshrined in all to Tasmania’s natural resource management legislation. A direct outcome of this commitment has been the development of the ESD framework for aquaculture that was generated by a FRDC subprogram in conjunction with the Aquaculture Committee of the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum (AFMF) working in association with the National Aquaculture Council (NAC).

The aquaculture industry has become increasingly aware of the need to clearly demonstrate that they are adopting “best practice” in their operations to ensure there are minimal deleterious impacts on the marine environment from marine farming activities. At a national level the development of The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1
(Fletcher et al. 2004) has provided a basis for industry, government and researchers to identify and develop mitigation strategies to ensure long term sustainability.

The Tasmanian EMS Framework is an industry initiative that has been developed by the abalone, oyster and salmonid sectors with input and support from the Tasmanian Department of Environment and Water (DPIW), the Tasmanian Aquaculture and Fisheries Institute (TAFI), the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC). 

The EMS developed for each sector has been embedded in the ESD compliance framework. Using a risk assessment approach the environmental, social and economic impacts of the industry were critically evaluated. The risk assessments were determined by taking into consideration current management controls, valid scientific data and regulatory requirements. The risk assessments were undertaken by a working group from the relevant sector with appropriate expertise. However the final risk ratings assigned were not necessarily a complete consensus view of all members of the working group.

For the oyster and abalone sectors the majority of the industry’s operational practices were found to pose a low risk to the marine environment outside the lease area. The one environmental high risk area of concern identified for the oyster industry is the potential translocation of invasive marine species between regions. The risk assessment also found that there maybe some impacts on sensitive habitats such as salt marsh at a regional level.

External environmental impacts were found to provide the majority of moderate, high and extreme risks to all industry sectors.

The risk to the industry sustainability from an economic perspective was assessed as being moderate, it is recommended that the risk could be mitigated by strategic business planning, the continued adherence to sustainable farming practices and by developing risk management strategies to reduce the economic risk.

The risk of the industry having a negative social impact at a state, regional and local level was assessed as being low. The potential negative impact on industry sustainability by increasing regulation across all tiers of government was considered to be moderate.

The Environmental Management System (EMS) Framework for the Tasmanian oyster Industry was developed after consideration of the environmental, social and economic impacts of the industry. This process has enabled the identification and documentation of critical issues that will assist the Industry, researchers and regulators to pursue and develop mitigation strategies to achieve long term sustainability.

The Tasmanian EMS Framework is an Industry initiative embraced by the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council (TORC), the Tasmanian Shellfish Executive Council (TSEC), the Tasmanian Marine Farmers Association (TMFA) and the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries and Water (DPIW), supported by the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC) and the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and co-funded by the Federal government through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC).  Similar documents are being produced through the Tasmanian Abalone Growers Association (TAGA) and the Tasmanian Salmonid Growers Association (TSGA).

This document has been modelled on The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1 (Fletcher et al. 2004).  The marine farming industry is committed to incorporating ESD into their management processes and the principles of sustainable development is enshrined in all to Tasmania’s natural resource management legislation. A direct outcome of this commitment has been the development of the ESD framework for aquaculture that was generated by a FRDC subprogram in conjunction with the Aquaculture Committee of the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum (AFMF) working in association with the National Aquaculture Council (NAC).

The Environmental Management System (EMS) Framework for the Tasmanian farmed abalone Industry is a document developed after consideration of the environmental, social and economic impacts of the Industry in terms of sustainable development.  This process has enabled the identification within the document of critical issues which will enable Industry, researchers and regulators to pursue and develop mitigation strategies that will ensure the long term sustainability of the Tasmanian farmed abalone industry.

The EMS Framework is an Industry initiative embraced by the Tasmanian Abalone Growers Association (TAGA) and the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries and Water (DPIW), supported by the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC) and the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and co-funded by the Federal government through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC).  Similar documents are being produced through the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council (TORC) and the Tasmanian Salmonid Growers Association (TSGA).

This document has been modelled on The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1 (Fletcher et al. 2004).  The marine farming industry is committed to incorporating ESD into their management processes and the principles of sustainable development is enshrined in all to Tasmania’s natural resource management legislation. A direct outcome of this commitment has been the development of the ESD framework for aquaculture that was generated by a FRDC subprogram in conjunction with the Aquaculture Committee of the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum (AFMF) working in association with the National Aquaculture Council (NAC).

The Environmental Management System (EMS) Framework for the Tasmanian Salmonid Industry is a document developed after consideration of the environmental, social and economic impacts of the Industry in terms of sustainability. This process has enabled the identification and documentation of critical issues that will assist the industry, researchers and regulators to pursue and develop mitigation strategies to ensure long-term sustainability.

The Tasmanian EMS Framework is an Industry initiative embraced by the Tasmanian Salmonid Growers Association (TSGA) and the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries and Water (DPIW), supported by the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC) and the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and co-funded by the Federal government through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC). Similar documents are being produced through the Tasmanian Abalone Growers Association (TAGA) and the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council (TORC).

This document has been modelled on The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1 (Fletcher et al. 2004).  The marine farming industry is committed to incorporating ESD into their management processes and the principles of sustainable development is enshrined in all to Tasmania’s natural resource management legislation. A direct outcome of this commitment has been the development of the ESD framework for aquaculture that was generated by a FRDC subprogram in conjunction with the Aquaculture Committee of the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum (AFMF) working in association with the National Aquaculture Council (NAC).

The aquaculture industry has become increasingly aware of the need to clearly demonstrate that they are adopting “best practice” in their operations to ensure there are minimal deleterious impacts on the marine environment from marine farming activities. At a national level the development of The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1
(Fletcher et al. 2004) has provided a basis for industry, government and researchers to identify and develop mitigation strategies to ensure long term sustainability.

The Tasmanian EMS Framework is an industry initiative that has been developed by the abalone, oyster and salmonid sectors with input and support from the Tasmanian Department of Environment and Water (DPIW), the Tasmanian Aquaculture and Fisheries Institute (TAFI), the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC). 

The EMS developed for each sector has been embedded in the ESD compliance framework. Using a risk assessment approach the environmental, social and economic impacts of the industry were critically evaluated. The risk assessments were determined by taking into consideration current management controls, valid scientific data and regulatory requirements. The risk assessments were undertaken by a working group from the relevant sector with appropriate expertise. However the final risk ratings assigned were not necessarily a complete consensus view of all members of the working group.

For the oyster and abalone sectors the majority of the industry’s operational practices were found to pose a low risk to the marine environment outside the lease area. The one environmental high risk area of concern identified for the oyster industry is the potential translocation of invasive marine species between regions. The risk assessment also found that there maybe some impacts on sensitive habitats such as salt marsh at a regional level.

External environmental impacts were found to provide the majority of moderate, high and extreme risks to all industry sectors.

The risk to the industry sustainability from an economic perspective was assessed as being moderate, it is recommended that the risk could be mitigated by strategic business planning, the continued adherence to sustainable farming practices and by developing risk management strategies to reduce the economic risk.

The risk of the industry having a negative social impact at a state, regional and local level was assessed as being low. The potential negative impact on industry sustainability by increasing regulation across all tiers of government was considered to be moderate.

The Environmental Management System (EMS) Framework for the Tasmanian oyster Industry was developed after consideration of the environmental, social and economic impacts of the industry. This process has enabled the identification and documentation of critical issues that will assist the Industry, researchers and regulators to pursue and develop mitigation strategies to achieve long term sustainability.

The Tasmanian EMS Framework is an Industry initiative embraced by the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council (TORC), the Tasmanian Shellfish Executive Council (TSEC), the Tasmanian Marine Farmers Association (TMFA) and the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries and Water (DPIW), supported by the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC) and the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and co-funded by the Federal government through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC).  Similar documents are being produced through the Tasmanian Abalone Growers Association (TAGA) and the Tasmanian Salmonid Growers Association (TSGA).

This document has been modelled on The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1 (Fletcher et al. 2004).  The marine farming industry is committed to incorporating ESD into their management processes and the principles of sustainable development is enshrined in all to Tasmania’s natural resource management legislation. A direct outcome of this commitment has been the development of the ESD framework for aquaculture that was generated by a FRDC subprogram in conjunction with the Aquaculture Committee of the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum (AFMF) working in association with the National Aquaculture Council (NAC).

The Environmental Management System (EMS) Framework for the Tasmanian farmed abalone Industry is a document developed after consideration of the environmental, social and economic impacts of the Industry in terms of sustainable development.  This process has enabled the identification within the document of critical issues which will enable Industry, researchers and regulators to pursue and develop mitigation strategies that will ensure the long term sustainability of the Tasmanian farmed abalone industry.

The EMS Framework is an Industry initiative embraced by the Tasmanian Abalone Growers Association (TAGA) and the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries and Water (DPIW), supported by the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC) and the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and co-funded by the Federal government through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC).  Similar documents are being produced through the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council (TORC) and the Tasmanian Salmonid Growers Association (TSGA).

This document has been modelled on The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1 (Fletcher et al. 2004).  The marine farming industry is committed to incorporating ESD into their management processes and the principles of sustainable development is enshrined in all to Tasmania’s natural resource management legislation. A direct outcome of this commitment has been the development of the ESD framework for aquaculture that was generated by a FRDC subprogram in conjunction with the Aquaculture Committee of the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum (AFMF) working in association with the National Aquaculture Council (NAC).

The Environmental Management System (EMS) Framework for the Tasmanian Salmonid Industry is a document developed after consideration of the environmental, social and economic impacts of the Industry in terms of sustainability. This process has enabled the identification and documentation of critical issues that will assist the industry, researchers and regulators to pursue and develop mitigation strategies to ensure long-term sustainability.

The Tasmanian EMS Framework is an Industry initiative embraced by the Tasmanian Salmonid Growers Association (TSGA) and the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries and Water (DPIW), supported by the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC) and the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and co-funded by the Federal government through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC). Similar documents are being produced through the Tasmanian Abalone Growers Association (TAGA) and the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council (TORC).

This document has been modelled on The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1 (Fletcher et al. 2004).  The marine farming industry is committed to incorporating ESD into their management processes and the principles of sustainable development is enshrined in all to Tasmania’s natural resource management legislation. A direct outcome of this commitment has been the development of the ESD framework for aquaculture that was generated by a FRDC subprogram in conjunction with the Aquaculture Committee of the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum (AFMF) working in association with the National Aquaculture Council (NAC).

The aquaculture industry has become increasingly aware of the need to clearly demonstrate that they are adopting “best practice” in their operations to ensure there are minimal deleterious impacts on the marine environment from marine farming activities. At a national level the development of The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1
(Fletcher et al. 2004) has provided a basis for industry, government and researchers to identify and develop mitigation strategies to ensure long term sustainability.

The Tasmanian EMS Framework is an industry initiative that has been developed by the abalone, oyster and salmonid sectors with input and support from the Tasmanian Department of Environment and Water (DPIW), the Tasmanian Aquaculture and Fisheries Institute (TAFI), the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC). 

The EMS developed for each sector has been embedded in the ESD compliance framework. Using a risk assessment approach the environmental, social and economic impacts of the industry were critically evaluated. The risk assessments were determined by taking into consideration current management controls, valid scientific data and regulatory requirements. The risk assessments were undertaken by a working group from the relevant sector with appropriate expertise. However the final risk ratings assigned were not necessarily a complete consensus view of all members of the working group.

For the oyster and abalone sectors the majority of the industry’s operational practices were found to pose a low risk to the marine environment outside the lease area. The one environmental high risk area of concern identified for the oyster industry is the potential translocation of invasive marine species between regions. The risk assessment also found that there maybe some impacts on sensitive habitats such as salt marsh at a regional level.

External environmental impacts were found to provide the majority of moderate, high and extreme risks to all industry sectors.

The risk to the industry sustainability from an economic perspective was assessed as being moderate, it is recommended that the risk could be mitigated by strategic business planning, the continued adherence to sustainable farming practices and by developing risk management strategies to reduce the economic risk.

The risk of the industry having a negative social impact at a state, regional and local level was assessed as being low. The potential negative impact on industry sustainability by increasing regulation across all tiers of government was considered to be moderate.

The Environmental Management System (EMS) Framework for the Tasmanian oyster Industry was developed after consideration of the environmental, social and economic impacts of the industry. This process has enabled the identification and documentation of critical issues that will assist the Industry, researchers and regulators to pursue and develop mitigation strategies to achieve long term sustainability.

The Tasmanian EMS Framework is an Industry initiative embraced by the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council (TORC), the Tasmanian Shellfish Executive Council (TSEC), the Tasmanian Marine Farmers Association (TMFA) and the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries and Water (DPIW), supported by the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC) and the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and co-funded by the Federal government through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC).  Similar documents are being produced through the Tasmanian Abalone Growers Association (TAGA) and the Tasmanian Salmonid Growers Association (TSGA).

This document has been modelled on The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1 (Fletcher et al. 2004).  The marine farming industry is committed to incorporating ESD into their management processes and the principles of sustainable development is enshrined in all to Tasmania’s natural resource management legislation. A direct outcome of this commitment has been the development of the ESD framework for aquaculture that was generated by a FRDC subprogram in conjunction with the Aquaculture Committee of the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum (AFMF) working in association with the National Aquaculture Council (NAC).

The Environmental Management System (EMS) Framework for the Tasmanian farmed abalone Industry is a document developed after consideration of the environmental, social and economic impacts of the Industry in terms of sustainable development.  This process has enabled the identification within the document of critical issues which will enable Industry, researchers and regulators to pursue and develop mitigation strategies that will ensure the long term sustainability of the Tasmanian farmed abalone industry.

The EMS Framework is an Industry initiative embraced by the Tasmanian Abalone Growers Association (TAGA) and the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries and Water (DPIW), supported by the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC) and the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and co-funded by the Federal government through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC).  Similar documents are being produced through the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council (TORC) and the Tasmanian Salmonid Growers Association (TSGA).

This document has been modelled on The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1 (Fletcher et al. 2004).  The marine farming industry is committed to incorporating ESD into their management processes and the principles of sustainable development is enshrined in all to Tasmania’s natural resource management legislation. A direct outcome of this commitment has been the development of the ESD framework for aquaculture that was generated by a FRDC subprogram in conjunction with the Aquaculture Committee of the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum (AFMF) working in association with the National Aquaculture Council (NAC).

The Environmental Management System (EMS) Framework for the Tasmanian Salmonid Industry is a document developed after consideration of the environmental, social and economic impacts of the Industry in terms of sustainability. This process has enabled the identification and documentation of critical issues that will assist the industry, researchers and regulators to pursue and develop mitigation strategies to ensure long-term sustainability.

The Tasmanian EMS Framework is an Industry initiative embraced by the Tasmanian Salmonid Growers Association (TSGA) and the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries and Water (DPIW), supported by the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC) and the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and co-funded by the Federal government through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC). Similar documents are being produced through the Tasmanian Abalone Growers Association (TAGA) and the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council (TORC).

This document has been modelled on The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1 (Fletcher et al. 2004).  The marine farming industry is committed to incorporating ESD into their management processes and the principles of sustainable development is enshrined in all to Tasmania’s natural resource management legislation. A direct outcome of this commitment has been the development of the ESD framework for aquaculture that was generated by a FRDC subprogram in conjunction with the Aquaculture Committee of the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum (AFMF) working in association with the National Aquaculture Council (NAC).

The aquaculture industry has become increasingly aware of the need to clearly demonstrate that they are adopting “best practice” in their operations to ensure there are minimal deleterious impacts on the marine environment from marine farming activities. At a national level the development of The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1
(Fletcher et al. 2004) has provided a basis for industry, government and researchers to identify and develop mitigation strategies to ensure long term sustainability.

The Tasmanian EMS Framework is an industry initiative that has been developed by the abalone, oyster and salmonid sectors with input and support from the Tasmanian Department of Environment and Water (DPIW), the Tasmanian Aquaculture and Fisheries Institute (TAFI), the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC). 

The EMS developed for each sector has been embedded in the ESD compliance framework. Using a risk assessment approach the environmental, social and economic impacts of the industry were critically evaluated. The risk assessments were determined by taking into consideration current management controls, valid scientific data and regulatory requirements. The risk assessments were undertaken by a working group from the relevant sector with appropriate expertise. However the final risk ratings assigned were not necessarily a complete consensus view of all members of the working group.

For the oyster and abalone sectors the majority of the industry’s operational practices were found to pose a low risk to the marine environment outside the lease area. The one environmental high risk area of concern identified for the oyster industry is the potential translocation of invasive marine species between regions. The risk assessment also found that there maybe some impacts on sensitive habitats such as salt marsh at a regional level.

External environmental impacts were found to provide the majority of moderate, high and extreme risks to all industry sectors.

The risk to the industry sustainability from an economic perspective was assessed as being moderate, it is recommended that the risk could be mitigated by strategic business planning, the continued adherence to sustainable farming practices and by developing risk management strategies to reduce the economic risk.

The risk of the industry having a negative social impact at a state, regional and local level was assessed as being low. The potential negative impact on industry sustainability by increasing regulation across all tiers of government was considered to be moderate.

The Environmental Management System (EMS) Framework for the Tasmanian oyster Industry was developed after consideration of the environmental, social and economic impacts of the industry. This process has enabled the identification and documentation of critical issues that will assist the Industry, researchers and regulators to pursue and develop mitigation strategies to achieve long term sustainability.

The Tasmanian EMS Framework is an Industry initiative embraced by the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council (TORC), the Tasmanian Shellfish Executive Council (TSEC), the Tasmanian Marine Farmers Association (TMFA) and the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries and Water (DPIW), supported by the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC) and the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and co-funded by the Federal government through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC).  Similar documents are being produced through the Tasmanian Abalone Growers Association (TAGA) and the Tasmanian Salmonid Growers Association (TSGA).

This document has been modelled on The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1 (Fletcher et al. 2004).  The marine farming industry is committed to incorporating ESD into their management processes and the principles of sustainable development is enshrined in all to Tasmania’s natural resource management legislation. A direct outcome of this commitment has been the development of the ESD framework for aquaculture that was generated by a FRDC subprogram in conjunction with the Aquaculture Committee of the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum (AFMF) working in association with the National Aquaculture Council (NAC).

The Environmental Management System (EMS) Framework for the Tasmanian farmed abalone Industry is a document developed after consideration of the environmental, social and economic impacts of the Industry in terms of sustainable development.  This process has enabled the identification within the document of critical issues which will enable Industry, researchers and regulators to pursue and develop mitigation strategies that will ensure the long term sustainability of the Tasmanian farmed abalone industry.

The EMS Framework is an Industry initiative embraced by the Tasmanian Abalone Growers Association (TAGA) and the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries and Water (DPIW), supported by the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC) and the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and co-funded by the Federal government through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC).  Similar documents are being produced through the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council (TORC) and the Tasmanian Salmonid Growers Association (TSGA).

This document has been modelled on The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1 (Fletcher et al. 2004).  The marine farming industry is committed to incorporating ESD into their management processes and the principles of sustainable development is enshrined in all to Tasmania’s natural resource management legislation. A direct outcome of this commitment has been the development of the ESD framework for aquaculture that was generated by a FRDC subprogram in conjunction with the Aquaculture Committee of the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum (AFMF) working in association with the National Aquaculture Council (NAC).

The Environmental Management System (EMS) Framework for the Tasmanian Salmonid Industry is a document developed after consideration of the environmental, social and economic impacts of the Industry in terms of sustainability. This process has enabled the identification and documentation of critical issues that will assist the industry, researchers and regulators to pursue and develop mitigation strategies to ensure long-term sustainability.

The Tasmanian EMS Framework is an Industry initiative embraced by the Tasmanian Salmonid Growers Association (TSGA) and the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries and Water (DPIW), supported by the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC) and the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and co-funded by the Federal government through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC). Similar documents are being produced through the Tasmanian Abalone Growers Association (TAGA) and the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council (TORC).

This document has been modelled on The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1 (Fletcher et al. 2004).  The marine farming industry is committed to incorporating ESD into their management processes and the principles of sustainable development is enshrined in all to Tasmania’s natural resource management legislation. A direct outcome of this commitment has been the development of the ESD framework for aquaculture that was generated by a FRDC subprogram in conjunction with the Aquaculture Committee of the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum (AFMF) working in association with the National Aquaculture Council (NAC).

The aquaculture industry has become increasingly aware of the need to clearly demonstrate that they are adopting “best practice” in their operations to ensure there are minimal deleterious impacts on the marine environment from marine farming activities. At a national level the development of The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1
(Fletcher et al. 2004) has provided a basis for industry, government and researchers to identify and develop mitigation strategies to ensure long term sustainability.

The Tasmanian EMS Framework is an industry initiative that has been developed by the abalone, oyster and salmonid sectors with input and support from the Tasmanian Department of Environment and Water (DPIW), the Tasmanian Aquaculture and Fisheries Institute (TAFI), the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC). 

The EMS developed for each sector has been embedded in the ESD compliance framework. Using a risk assessment approach the environmental, social and economic impacts of the industry were critically evaluated. The risk assessments were determined by taking into consideration current management controls, valid scientific data and regulatory requirements. The risk assessments were undertaken by a working group from the relevant sector with appropriate expertise. However the final risk ratings assigned were not necessarily a complete consensus view of all members of the working group.

For the oyster and abalone sectors the majority of the industry’s operational practices were found to pose a low risk to the marine environment outside the lease area. The one environmental high risk area of concern identified for the oyster industry is the potential translocation of invasive marine species between regions. The risk assessment also found that there maybe some impacts on sensitive habitats such as salt marsh at a regional level.

External environmental impacts were found to provide the majority of moderate, high and extreme risks to all industry sectors.

The risk to the industry sustainability from an economic perspective was assessed as being moderate, it is recommended that the risk could be mitigated by strategic business planning, the continued adherence to sustainable farming practices and by developing risk management strategies to reduce the economic risk.

The risk of the industry having a negative social impact at a state, regional and local level was assessed as being low. The potential negative impact on industry sustainability by increasing regulation across all tiers of government was considered to be moderate.

The Environmental Management System (EMS) Framework for the Tasmanian oyster Industry was developed after consideration of the environmental, social and economic impacts of the industry. This process has enabled the identification and documentation of critical issues that will assist the Industry, researchers and regulators to pursue and develop mitigation strategies to achieve long term sustainability.

The Tasmanian EMS Framework is an Industry initiative embraced by the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council (TORC), the Tasmanian Shellfish Executive Council (TSEC), the Tasmanian Marine Farmers Association (TMFA) and the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries and Water (DPIW), supported by the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC) and the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and co-funded by the Federal government through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC).  Similar documents are being produced through the Tasmanian Abalone Growers Association (TAGA) and the Tasmanian Salmonid Growers Association (TSGA).

This document has been modelled on The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1 (Fletcher et al. 2004).  The marine farming industry is committed to incorporating ESD into their management processes and the principles of sustainable development is enshrined in all to Tasmania’s natural resource management legislation. A direct outcome of this commitment has been the development of the ESD framework for aquaculture that was generated by a FRDC subprogram in conjunction with the Aquaculture Committee of the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum (AFMF) working in association with the National Aquaculture Council (NAC).

The Environmental Management System (EMS) Framework for the Tasmanian farmed abalone Industry is a document developed after consideration of the environmental, social and economic impacts of the Industry in terms of sustainable development.  This process has enabled the identification within the document of critical issues which will enable Industry, researchers and regulators to pursue and develop mitigation strategies that will ensure the long term sustainability of the Tasmanian farmed abalone industry.

The EMS Framework is an Industry initiative embraced by the Tasmanian Abalone Growers Association (TAGA) and the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries and Water (DPIW), supported by the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC) and the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and co-funded by the Federal government through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC).  Similar documents are being produced through the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council (TORC) and the Tasmanian Salmonid Growers Association (TSGA).

This document has been modelled on The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1 (Fletcher et al. 2004).  The marine farming industry is committed to incorporating ESD into their management processes and the principles of sustainable development is enshrined in all to Tasmania’s natural resource management legislation. A direct outcome of this commitment has been the development of the ESD framework for aquaculture that was generated by a FRDC subprogram in conjunction with the Aquaculture Committee of the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum (AFMF) working in association with the National Aquaculture Council (NAC).

The Environmental Management System (EMS) Framework for the Tasmanian Salmonid Industry is a document developed after consideration of the environmental, social and economic impacts of the Industry in terms of sustainability. This process has enabled the identification and documentation of critical issues that will assist the industry, researchers and regulators to pursue and develop mitigation strategies to ensure long-term sustainability.

The Tasmanian EMS Framework is an Industry initiative embraced by the Tasmanian Salmonid Growers Association (TSGA) and the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries and Water (DPIW), supported by the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC) and the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and co-funded by the Federal government through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC). Similar documents are being produced through the Tasmanian Abalone Growers Association (TAGA) and the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council (TORC).

This document has been modelled on The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1 (Fletcher et al. 2004).  The marine farming industry is committed to incorporating ESD into their management processes and the principles of sustainable development is enshrined in all to Tasmania’s natural resource management legislation. A direct outcome of this commitment has been the development of the ESD framework for aquaculture that was generated by a FRDC subprogram in conjunction with the Aquaculture Committee of the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum (AFMF) working in association with the National Aquaculture Council (NAC).

The aquaculture industry has become increasingly aware of the need to clearly demonstrate that they are adopting “best practice” in their operations to ensure there are minimal deleterious impacts on the marine environment from marine farming activities. At a national level the development of The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1
(Fletcher et al. 2004) has provided a basis for industry, government and researchers to identify and develop mitigation strategies to ensure long term sustainability.

The Tasmanian EMS Framework is an industry initiative that has been developed by the abalone, oyster and salmonid sectors with input and support from the Tasmanian Department of Environment and Water (DPIW), the Tasmanian Aquaculture and Fisheries Institute (TAFI), the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC). 

The EMS developed for each sector has been embedded in the ESD compliance framework. Using a risk assessment approach the environmental, social and economic impacts of the industry were critically evaluated. The risk assessments were determined by taking into consideration current management controls, valid scientific data and regulatory requirements. The risk assessments were undertaken by a working group from the relevant sector with appropriate expertise. However the final risk ratings assigned were not necessarily a complete consensus view of all members of the working group.

For the oyster and abalone sectors the majority of the industry’s operational practices were found to pose a low risk to the marine environment outside the lease area. The one environmental high risk area of concern identified for the oyster industry is the potential translocation of invasive marine species between regions. The risk assessment also found that there maybe some impacts on sensitive habitats such as salt marsh at a regional level.

External environmental impacts were found to provide the majority of moderate, high and extreme risks to all industry sectors.

The risk to the industry sustainability from an economic perspective was assessed as being moderate, it is recommended that the risk could be mitigated by strategic business planning, the continued adherence to sustainable farming practices and by developing risk management strategies to reduce the economic risk.

The risk of the industry having a negative social impact at a state, regional and local level was assessed as being low. The potential negative impact on industry sustainability by increasing regulation across all tiers of government was considered to be moderate.

The Environmental Management System (EMS) Framework for the Tasmanian oyster Industry was developed after consideration of the environmental, social and economic impacts of the industry. This process has enabled the identification and documentation of critical issues that will assist the Industry, researchers and regulators to pursue and develop mitigation strategies to achieve long term sustainability.

The Tasmanian EMS Framework is an Industry initiative embraced by the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council (TORC), the Tasmanian Shellfish Executive Council (TSEC), the Tasmanian Marine Farmers Association (TMFA) and the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries and Water (DPIW), supported by the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC) and the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and co-funded by the Federal government through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC).  Similar documents are being produced through the Tasmanian Abalone Growers Association (TAGA) and the Tasmanian Salmonid Growers Association (TSGA).

This document has been modelled on The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1 (Fletcher et al. 2004).  The marine farming industry is committed to incorporating ESD into their management processes and the principles of sustainable development is enshrined in all to Tasmania’s natural resource management legislation. A direct outcome of this commitment has been the development of the ESD framework for aquaculture that was generated by a FRDC subprogram in conjunction with the Aquaculture Committee of the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum (AFMF) working in association with the National Aquaculture Council (NAC).

The Environmental Management System (EMS) Framework for the Tasmanian farmed abalone Industry is a document developed after consideration of the environmental, social and economic impacts of the Industry in terms of sustainable development.  This process has enabled the identification within the document of critical issues which will enable Industry, researchers and regulators to pursue and develop mitigation strategies that will ensure the long term sustainability of the Tasmanian farmed abalone industry.

The EMS Framework is an Industry initiative embraced by the Tasmanian Abalone Growers Association (TAGA) and the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries and Water (DPIW), supported by the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC) and the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and co-funded by the Federal government through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC).  Similar documents are being produced through the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council (TORC) and the Tasmanian Salmonid Growers Association (TSGA).

This document has been modelled on The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1 (Fletcher et al. 2004).  The marine farming industry is committed to incorporating ESD into their management processes and the principles of sustainable development is enshrined in all to Tasmania’s natural resource management legislation. A direct outcome of this commitment has been the development of the ESD framework for aquaculture that was generated by a FRDC subprogram in conjunction with the Aquaculture Committee of the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum (AFMF) working in association with the National Aquaculture Council (NAC).

The Environmental Management System (EMS) Framework for the Tasmanian Salmonid Industry is a document developed after consideration of the environmental, social and economic impacts of the Industry in terms of sustainability. This process has enabled the identification and documentation of critical issues that will assist the industry, researchers and regulators to pursue and develop mitigation strategies to ensure long-term sustainability.

The Tasmanian EMS Framework is an Industry initiative embraced by the Tasmanian Salmonid Growers Association (TSGA) and the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries and Water (DPIW), supported by the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC) and the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and co-funded by the Federal government through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC). Similar documents are being produced through the Tasmanian Abalone Growers Association (TAGA) and the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council (TORC).

This document has been modelled on The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1 (Fletcher et al. 2004).  The marine farming industry is committed to incorporating ESD into their management processes and the principles of sustainable development is enshrined in all to Tasmania’s natural resource management legislation. A direct outcome of this commitment has been the development of the ESD framework for aquaculture that was generated by a FRDC subprogram in conjunction with the Aquaculture Committee of the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum (AFMF) working in association with the National Aquaculture Council (NAC).

The aquaculture industry has become increasingly aware of the need to clearly demonstrate that they are adopting “best practice” in their operations to ensure there are minimal deleterious impacts on the marine environment from marine farming activities. At a national level the development of The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1
(Fletcher et al. 2004) has provided a basis for industry, government and researchers to identify and develop mitigation strategies to ensure long term sustainability.

The Tasmanian EMS Framework is an industry initiative that has been developed by the abalone, oyster and salmonid sectors with input and support from the Tasmanian Department of Environment and Water (DPIW), the Tasmanian Aquaculture and Fisheries Institute (TAFI), the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC). 

The EMS developed for each sector has been embedded in the ESD compliance framework. Using a risk assessment approach the environmental, social and economic impacts of the industry were critically evaluated. The risk assessments were determined by taking into consideration current management controls, valid scientific data and regulatory requirements. The risk assessments were undertaken by a working group from the relevant sector with appropriate expertise. However the final risk ratings assigned were not necessarily a complete consensus view of all members of the working group.

For the oyster and abalone sectors the majority of the industry’s operational practices were found to pose a low risk to the marine environment outside the lease area. The one environmental high risk area of concern identified for the oyster industry is the potential translocation of invasive marine species between regions. The risk assessment also found that there maybe some impacts on sensitive habitats such as salt marsh at a regional level.

External environmental impacts were found to provide the majority of moderate, high and extreme risks to all industry sectors.

The risk to the industry sustainability from an economic perspective was assessed as being moderate, it is recommended that the risk could be mitigated by strategic business planning, the continued adherence to sustainable farming practices and by developing risk management strategies to reduce the economic risk.

The risk of the industry having a negative social impact at a state, regional and local level was assessed as being low. The potential negative impact on industry sustainability by increasing regulation across all tiers of government was considered to be moderate.

The Environmental Management System (EMS) Framework for the Tasmanian oyster Industry was developed after consideration of the environmental, social and economic impacts of the industry. This process has enabled the identification and documentation of critical issues that will assist the Industry, researchers and regulators to pursue and develop mitigation strategies to achieve long term sustainability.

The Tasmanian EMS Framework is an Industry initiative embraced by the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council (TORC), the Tasmanian Shellfish Executive Council (TSEC), the Tasmanian Marine Farmers Association (TMFA) and the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries and Water (DPIW), supported by the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC) and the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and co-funded by the Federal government through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC).  Similar documents are being produced through the Tasmanian Abalone Growers Association (TAGA) and the Tasmanian Salmonid Growers Association (TSGA).

This document has been modelled on The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1 (Fletcher et al. 2004).  The marine farming industry is committed to incorporating ESD into their management processes and the principles of sustainable development is enshrined in all to Tasmania’s natural resource management legislation. A direct outcome of this commitment has been the development of the ESD framework for aquaculture that was generated by a FRDC subprogram in conjunction with the Aquaculture Committee of the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum (AFMF) working in association with the National Aquaculture Council (NAC).

The Environmental Management System (EMS) Framework for the Tasmanian farmed abalone Industry is a document developed after consideration of the environmental, social and economic impacts of the Industry in terms of sustainable development.  This process has enabled the identification within the document of critical issues which will enable Industry, researchers and regulators to pursue and develop mitigation strategies that will ensure the long term sustainability of the Tasmanian farmed abalone industry.

The EMS Framework is an Industry initiative embraced by the Tasmanian Abalone Growers Association (TAGA) and the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries and Water (DPIW), supported by the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC) and the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and co-funded by the Federal government through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC).  Similar documents are being produced through the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council (TORC) and the Tasmanian Salmonid Growers Association (TSGA).

This document has been modelled on The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1 (Fletcher et al. 2004).  The marine farming industry is committed to incorporating ESD into their management processes and the principles of sustainable development is enshrined in all to Tasmania’s natural resource management legislation. A direct outcome of this commitment has been the development of the ESD framework for aquaculture that was generated by a FRDC subprogram in conjunction with the Aquaculture Committee of the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum (AFMF) working in association with the National Aquaculture Council (NAC).

The Environmental Management System (EMS) Framework for the Tasmanian Salmonid Industry is a document developed after consideration of the environmental, social and economic impacts of the Industry in terms of sustainability. This process has enabled the identification and documentation of critical issues that will assist the industry, researchers and regulators to pursue and develop mitigation strategies to ensure long-term sustainability.

The Tasmanian EMS Framework is an Industry initiative embraced by the Tasmanian Salmonid Growers Association (TSGA) and the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries and Water (DPIW), supported by the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC) and the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and co-funded by the Federal government through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC). Similar documents are being produced through the Tasmanian Abalone Growers Association (TAGA) and the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council (TORC).

This document has been modelled on The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1 (Fletcher et al. 2004).  The marine farming industry is committed to incorporating ESD into their management processes and the principles of sustainable development is enshrined in all to Tasmania’s natural resource management legislation. A direct outcome of this commitment has been the development of the ESD framework for aquaculture that was generated by a FRDC subprogram in conjunction with the Aquaculture Committee of the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum (AFMF) working in association with the National Aquaculture Council (NAC).

The aquaculture industry has become increasingly aware of the need to clearly demonstrate that they are adopting “best practice” in their operations to ensure there are minimal deleterious impacts on the marine environment from marine farming activities. At a national level the development of The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1
(Fletcher et al. 2004) has provided a basis for industry, government and researchers to identify and develop mitigation strategies to ensure long term sustainability.

The Tasmanian EMS Framework is an industry initiative that has been developed by the abalone, oyster and salmonid sectors with input and support from the Tasmanian Department of Environment and Water (DPIW), the Tasmanian Aquaculture and Fisheries Institute (TAFI), the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC). 

The EMS developed for each sector has been embedded in the ESD compliance framework. Using a risk assessment approach the environmental, social and economic impacts of the industry were critically evaluated. The risk assessments were determined by taking into consideration current management controls, valid scientific data and regulatory requirements. The risk assessments were undertaken by a working group from the relevant sector with appropriate expertise. However the final risk ratings assigned were not necessarily a complete consensus view of all members of the working group.

For the oyster and abalone sectors the majority of the industry’s operational practices were found to pose a low risk to the marine environment outside the lease area. The one environmental high risk area of concern identified for the oyster industry is the potential translocation of invasive marine species between regions. The risk assessment also found that there maybe some impacts on sensitive habitats such as salt marsh at a regional level.

External environmental impacts were found to provide the majority of moderate, high and extreme risks to all industry sectors.

The risk to the industry sustainability from an economic perspective was assessed as being moderate, it is recommended that the risk could be mitigated by strategic business planning, the continued adherence to sustainable farming practices and by developing risk management strategies to reduce the economic risk.

The risk of the industry having a negative social impact at a state, regional and local level was assessed as being low. The potential negative impact on industry sustainability by increasing regulation across all tiers of government was considered to be moderate.

The Environmental Management System (EMS) Framework for the Tasmanian oyster Industry was developed after consideration of the environmental, social and economic impacts of the industry. This process has enabled the identification and documentation of critical issues that will assist the Industry, researchers and regulators to pursue and develop mitigation strategies to achieve long term sustainability.

The Tasmanian EMS Framework is an Industry initiative embraced by the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council (TORC), the Tasmanian Shellfish Executive Council (TSEC), the Tasmanian Marine Farmers Association (TMFA) and the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries and Water (DPIW), supported by the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC) and the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and co-funded by the Federal government through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC).  Similar documents are being produced through the Tasmanian Abalone Growers Association (TAGA) and the Tasmanian Salmonid Growers Association (TSGA).

This document has been modelled on The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1 (Fletcher et al. 2004).  The marine farming industry is committed to incorporating ESD into their management processes and the principles of sustainable development is enshrined in all to Tasmania’s natural resource management legislation. A direct outcome of this commitment has been the development of the ESD framework for aquaculture that was generated by a FRDC subprogram in conjunction with the Aquaculture Committee of the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum (AFMF) working in association with the National Aquaculture Council (NAC).

The Environmental Management System (EMS) Framework for the Tasmanian farmed abalone Industry is a document developed after consideration of the environmental, social and economic impacts of the Industry in terms of sustainable development.  This process has enabled the identification within the document of critical issues which will enable Industry, researchers and regulators to pursue and develop mitigation strategies that will ensure the long term sustainability of the Tasmanian farmed abalone industry.

The EMS Framework is an Industry initiative embraced by the Tasmanian Abalone Growers Association (TAGA) and the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries and Water (DPIW), supported by the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC) and the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and co-funded by the Federal government through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC).  Similar documents are being produced through the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council (TORC) and the Tasmanian Salmonid Growers Association (TSGA).

This document has been modelled on The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1 (Fletcher et al. 2004).  The marine farming industry is committed to incorporating ESD into their management processes and the principles of sustainable development is enshrined in all to Tasmania’s natural resource management legislation. A direct outcome of this commitment has been the development of the ESD framework for aquaculture that was generated by a FRDC subprogram in conjunction with the Aquaculture Committee of the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum (AFMF) working in association with the National Aquaculture Council (NAC).

The Environmental Management System (EMS) Framework for the Tasmanian Salmonid Industry is a document developed after consideration of the environmental, social and economic impacts of the Industry in terms of sustainability. This process has enabled the identification and documentation of critical issues that will assist the industry, researchers and regulators to pursue and develop mitigation strategies to ensure long-term sustainability.

The Tasmanian EMS Framework is an Industry initiative embraced by the Tasmanian Salmonid Growers Association (TSGA) and the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries and Water (DPIW), supported by the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC) and the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and co-funded by the Federal government through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC). Similar documents are being produced through the Tasmanian Abalone Growers Association (TAGA) and the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council (TORC).

This document has been modelled on The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1 (Fletcher et al. 2004).  The marine farming industry is committed to incorporating ESD into their management processes and the principles of sustainable development is enshrined in all to Tasmania’s natural resource management legislation. A direct outcome of this commitment has been the development of the ESD framework for aquaculture that was generated by a FRDC subprogram in conjunction with the Aquaculture Committee of the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum (AFMF) working in association with the National Aquaculture Council (NAC).

The aquaculture industry has become increasingly aware of the need to clearly demonstrate that they are adopting “best practice” in their operations to ensure there are minimal deleterious impacts on the marine environment from marine farming activities. At a national level the development of The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1
(Fletcher et al. 2004) has provided a basis for industry, government and researchers to identify and develop mitigation strategies to ensure long term sustainability.

The Tasmanian EMS Framework is an industry initiative that has been developed by the abalone, oyster and salmonid sectors with input and support from the Tasmanian Department of Environment and Water (DPIW), the Tasmanian Aquaculture and Fisheries Institute (TAFI), the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC). 

The EMS developed for each sector has been embedded in the ESD compliance framework. Using a risk assessment approach the environmental, social and economic impacts of the industry were critically evaluated. The risk assessments were determined by taking into consideration current management controls, valid scientific data and regulatory requirements. The risk assessments were undertaken by a working group from the relevant sector with appropriate expertise. However the final risk ratings assigned were not necessarily a complete consensus view of all members of the working group.

For the oyster and abalone sectors the majority of the industry’s operational practices were found to pose a low risk to the marine environment outside the lease area. The one environmental high risk area of concern identified for the oyster industry is the potential translocation of invasive marine species between regions. The risk assessment also found that there maybe some impacts on sensitive habitats such as salt marsh at a regional level.

External environmental impacts were found to provide the majority of moderate, high and extreme risks to all industry sectors.

The risk to the industry sustainability from an economic perspective was assessed as being moderate, it is recommended that the risk could be mitigated by strategic business planning, the continued adherence to sustainable farming practices and by developing risk management strategies to reduce the economic risk.

The risk of the industry having a negative social impact at a state, regional and local level was assessed as being low. The potential negative impact on industry sustainability by increasing regulation across all tiers of government was considered to be moderate.

The Environmental Management System (EMS) Framework for the Tasmanian oyster Industry was developed after consideration of the environmental, social and economic impacts of the industry. This process has enabled the identification and documentation of critical issues that will assist the Industry, researchers and regulators to pursue and develop mitigation strategies to achieve long term sustainability.

The Tasmanian EMS Framework is an Industry initiative embraced by the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council (TORC), the Tasmanian Shellfish Executive Council (TSEC), the Tasmanian Marine Farmers Association (TMFA) and the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries and Water (DPIW), supported by the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC) and the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and co-funded by the Federal government through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC).  Similar documents are being produced through the Tasmanian Abalone Growers Association (TAGA) and the Tasmanian Salmonid Growers Association (TSGA).

This document has been modelled on The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1 (Fletcher et al. 2004).  The marine farming industry is committed to incorporating ESD into their management processes and the principles of sustainable development is enshrined in all to Tasmania’s natural resource management legislation. A direct outcome of this commitment has been the development of the ESD framework for aquaculture that was generated by a FRDC subprogram in conjunction with the Aquaculture Committee of the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum (AFMF) working in association with the National Aquaculture Council (NAC).

The Environmental Management System (EMS) Framework for the Tasmanian farmed abalone Industry is a document developed after consideration of the environmental, social and economic impacts of the Industry in terms of sustainable development.  This process has enabled the identification within the document of critical issues which will enable Industry, researchers and regulators to pursue and develop mitigation strategies that will ensure the long term sustainability of the Tasmanian farmed abalone industry.

The EMS Framework is an Industry initiative embraced by the Tasmanian Abalone Growers Association (TAGA) and the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries and Water (DPIW), supported by the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC) and the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and co-funded by the Federal government through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC).  Similar documents are being produced through the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council (TORC) and the Tasmanian Salmonid Growers Association (TSGA).

This document has been modelled on The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1 (Fletcher et al. 2004).  The marine farming industry is committed to incorporating ESD into their management processes and the principles of sustainable development is enshrined in all to Tasmania’s natural resource management legislation. A direct outcome of this commitment has been the development of the ESD framework for aquaculture that was generated by a FRDC subprogram in conjunction with the Aquaculture Committee of the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum (AFMF) working in association with the National Aquaculture Council (NAC).

The Environmental Management System (EMS) Framework for the Tasmanian Salmonid Industry is a document developed after consideration of the environmental, social and economic impacts of the Industry in terms of sustainability. This process has enabled the identification and documentation of critical issues that will assist the industry, researchers and regulators to pursue and develop mitigation strategies to ensure long-term sustainability.

The Tasmanian EMS Framework is an Industry initiative embraced by the Tasmanian Salmonid Growers Association (TSGA) and the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries and Water (DPIW), supported by the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC) and the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and co-funded by the Federal government through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC). Similar documents are being produced through the Tasmanian Abalone Growers Association (TAGA) and the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council (TORC).

This document has been modelled on The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1 (Fletcher et al. 2004).  The marine farming industry is committed to incorporating ESD into their management processes and the principles of sustainable development is enshrined in all to Tasmania’s natural resource management legislation. A direct outcome of this commitment has been the development of the ESD framework for aquaculture that was generated by a FRDC subprogram in conjunction with the Aquaculture Committee of the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum (AFMF) working in association with the National Aquaculture Council (NAC).

The aquaculture industry has become increasingly aware of the need to clearly demonstrate that they are adopting “best practice” in their operations to ensure there are minimal deleterious impacts on the marine environment from marine farming activities. At a national level the development of The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1
(Fletcher et al. 2004) has provided a basis for industry, government and researchers to identify and develop mitigation strategies to ensure long term sustainability.

The Tasmanian EMS Framework is an industry initiative that has been developed by the abalone, oyster and salmonid sectors with input and support from the Tasmanian Department of Environment and Water (DPIW), the Tasmanian Aquaculture and Fisheries Institute (TAFI), the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC). 

The EMS developed for each sector has been embedded in the ESD compliance framework. Using a risk assessment approach the environmental, social and economic impacts of the industry were critically evaluated. The risk assessments were determined by taking into consideration current management controls, valid scientific data and regulatory requirements. The risk assessments were undertaken by a working group from the relevant sector with appropriate expertise. However the final risk ratings assigned were not necessarily a complete consensus view of all members of the working group.

For the oyster and abalone sectors the majority of the industry’s operational practices were found to pose a low risk to the marine environment outside the lease area. The one environmental high risk area of concern identified for the oyster industry is the potential translocation of invasive marine species between regions. The risk assessment also found that there maybe some impacts on sensitive habitats such as salt marsh at a regional level.

External environmental impacts were found to provide the majority of moderate, high and extreme risks to all industry sectors.

The risk to the industry sustainability from an economic perspective was assessed as being moderate, it is recommended that the risk could be mitigated by strategic business planning, the continued adherence to sustainable farming practices and by developing risk management strategies to reduce the economic risk.

The risk of the industry having a negative social impact at a state, regional and local level was assessed as being low. The potential negative impact on industry sustainability by increasing regulation across all tiers of government was considered to be moderate.

The Environmental Management System (EMS) Framework for the Tasmanian oyster Industry was developed after consideration of the environmental, social and economic impacts of the industry. This process has enabled the identification and documentation of critical issues that will assist the Industry, researchers and regulators to pursue and develop mitigation strategies to achieve long term sustainability.

The Tasmanian EMS Framework is an Industry initiative embraced by the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council (TORC), the Tasmanian Shellfish Executive Council (TSEC), the Tasmanian Marine Farmers Association (TMFA) and the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries and Water (DPIW), supported by the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC) and the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and co-funded by the Federal government through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC).  Similar documents are being produced through the Tasmanian Abalone Growers Association (TAGA) and the Tasmanian Salmonid Growers Association (TSGA).

This document has been modelled on The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1 (Fletcher et al. 2004).  The marine farming industry is committed to incorporating ESD into their management processes and the principles of sustainable development is enshrined in all to Tasmania’s natural resource management legislation. A direct outcome of this commitment has been the development of the ESD framework for aquaculture that was generated by a FRDC subprogram in conjunction with the Aquaculture Committee of the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum (AFMF) working in association with the National Aquaculture Council (NAC).

The Environmental Management System (EMS) Framework for the Tasmanian farmed abalone Industry is a document developed after consideration of the environmental, social and economic impacts of the Industry in terms of sustainable development.  This process has enabled the identification within the document of critical issues which will enable Industry, researchers and regulators to pursue and develop mitigation strategies that will ensure the long term sustainability of the Tasmanian farmed abalone industry.

The EMS Framework is an Industry initiative embraced by the Tasmanian Abalone Growers Association (TAGA) and the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries and Water (DPIW), supported by the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC) and the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and co-funded by the Federal government through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC).  Similar documents are being produced through the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council (TORC) and the Tasmanian Salmonid Growers Association (TSGA).

This document has been modelled on The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1 (Fletcher et al. 2004).  The marine farming industry is committed to incorporating ESD into their management processes and the principles of sustainable development is enshrined in all to Tasmania’s natural resource management legislation. A direct outcome of this commitment has been the development of the ESD framework for aquaculture that was generated by a FRDC subprogram in conjunction with the Aquaculture Committee of the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum (AFMF) working in association with the National Aquaculture Council (NAC).

The Environmental Management System (EMS) Framework for the Tasmanian Salmonid Industry is a document developed after consideration of the environmental, social and economic impacts of the Industry in terms of sustainability. This process has enabled the identification and documentation of critical issues that will assist the industry, researchers and regulators to pursue and develop mitigation strategies to ensure long-term sustainability.

The Tasmanian EMS Framework is an Industry initiative embraced by the Tasmanian Salmonid Growers Association (TSGA) and the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries and Water (DPIW), supported by the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC) and the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and co-funded by the Federal government through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC). Similar documents are being produced through the Tasmanian Abalone Growers Association (TAGA) and the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council (TORC).

This document has been modelled on The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1 (Fletcher et al. 2004).  The marine farming industry is committed to incorporating ESD into their management processes and the principles of sustainable development is enshrined in all to Tasmania’s natural resource management legislation. A direct outcome of this commitment has been the development of the ESD framework for aquaculture that was generated by a FRDC subprogram in conjunction with the Aquaculture Committee of the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum (AFMF) working in association with the National Aquaculture Council (NAC).

The aquaculture industry has become increasingly aware of the need to clearly demonstrate that they are adopting “best practice” in their operations to ensure there are minimal deleterious impacts on the marine environment from marine farming activities. At a national level the development of The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1
(Fletcher et al. 2004) has provided a basis for industry, government and researchers to identify and develop mitigation strategies to ensure long term sustainability.

The Tasmanian EMS Framework is an industry initiative that has been developed by the abalone, oyster and salmonid sectors with input and support from the Tasmanian Department of Environment and Water (DPIW), the Tasmanian Aquaculture and Fisheries Institute (TAFI), the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC). 

The EMS developed for each sector has been embedded in the ESD compliance framework. Using a risk assessment approach the environmental, social and economic impacts of the industry were critically evaluated. The risk assessments were determined by taking into consideration current management controls, valid scientific data and regulatory requirements. The risk assessments were undertaken by a working group from the relevant sector with appropriate expertise. However the final risk ratings assigned were not necessarily a complete consensus view of all members of the working group.

For the oyster and abalone sectors the majority of the industry’s operational practices were found to pose a low risk to the marine environment outside the lease area. The one environmental high risk area of concern identified for the oyster industry is the potential translocation of invasive marine species between regions. The risk assessment also found that there maybe some impacts on sensitive habitats such as salt marsh at a regional level.

External environmental impacts were found to provide the majority of moderate, high and extreme risks to all industry sectors.

The risk to the industry sustainability from an economic perspective was assessed as being moderate, it is recommended that the risk could be mitigated by strategic business planning, the continued adherence to sustainable farming practices and by developing risk management strategies to reduce the economic risk.

The risk of the industry having a negative social impact at a state, regional and local level was assessed as being low. The potential negative impact on industry sustainability by increasing regulation across all tiers of government was considered to be moderate.

The Environmental Management System (EMS) Framework for the Tasmanian oyster Industry was developed after consideration of the environmental, social and economic impacts of the industry. This process has enabled the identification and documentation of critical issues that will assist the Industry, researchers and regulators to pursue and develop mitigation strategies to achieve long term sustainability.

The Tasmanian EMS Framework is an Industry initiative embraced by the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council (TORC), the Tasmanian Shellfish Executive Council (TSEC), the Tasmanian Marine Farmers Association (TMFA) and the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries and Water (DPIW), supported by the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC) and the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and co-funded by the Federal government through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC).  Similar documents are being produced through the Tasmanian Abalone Growers Association (TAGA) and the Tasmanian Salmonid Growers Association (TSGA).

This document has been modelled on The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1 (Fletcher et al. 2004).  The marine farming industry is committed to incorporating ESD into their management processes and the principles of sustainable development is enshrined in all to Tasmania’s natural resource management legislation. A direct outcome of this commitment has been the development of the ESD framework for aquaculture that was generated by a FRDC subprogram in conjunction with the Aquaculture Committee of the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum (AFMF) working in association with the National Aquaculture Council (NAC).

The Environmental Management System (EMS) Framework for the Tasmanian farmed abalone Industry is a document developed after consideration of the environmental, social and economic impacts of the Industry in terms of sustainable development.  This process has enabled the identification within the document of critical issues which will enable Industry, researchers and regulators to pursue and develop mitigation strategies that will ensure the long term sustainability of the Tasmanian farmed abalone industry.

The EMS Framework is an Industry initiative embraced by the Tasmanian Abalone Growers Association (TAGA) and the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries and Water (DPIW), supported by the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC) and the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and co-funded by the Federal government through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC).  Similar documents are being produced through the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council (TORC) and the Tasmanian Salmonid Growers Association (TSGA).

This document has been modelled on The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1 (Fletcher et al. 2004).  The marine farming industry is committed to incorporating ESD into their management processes and the principles of sustainable development is enshrined in all to Tasmania’s natural resource management legislation. A direct outcome of this commitment has been the development of the ESD framework for aquaculture that was generated by a FRDC subprogram in conjunction with the Aquaculture Committee of the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum (AFMF) working in association with the National Aquaculture Council (NAC).

The Environmental Management System (EMS) Framework for the Tasmanian Salmonid Industry is a document developed after consideration of the environmental, social and economic impacts of the Industry in terms of sustainability. This process has enabled the identification and documentation of critical issues that will assist the industry, researchers and regulators to pursue and develop mitigation strategies to ensure long-term sustainability.

The Tasmanian EMS Framework is an Industry initiative embraced by the Tasmanian Salmonid Growers Association (TSGA) and the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries and Water (DPIW), supported by the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC) and the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and co-funded by the Federal government through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC). Similar documents are being produced through the Tasmanian Abalone Growers Association (TAGA) and the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council (TORC).

This document has been modelled on The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1 (Fletcher et al. 2004).  The marine farming industry is committed to incorporating ESD into their management processes and the principles of sustainable development is enshrined in all to Tasmania’s natural resource management legislation. A direct outcome of this commitment has been the development of the ESD framework for aquaculture that was generated by a FRDC subprogram in conjunction with the Aquaculture Committee of the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum (AFMF) working in association with the National Aquaculture Council (NAC).

The aquaculture industry has become increasingly aware of the need to clearly demonstrate that they are adopting “best practice” in their operations to ensure there are minimal deleterious impacts on the marine environment from marine farming activities. At a national level the development of The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1
(Fletcher et al. 2004) has provided a basis for industry, government and researchers to identify and develop mitigation strategies to ensure long term sustainability.

The Tasmanian EMS Framework is an industry initiative that has been developed by the abalone, oyster and salmonid sectors with input and support from the Tasmanian Department of Environment and Water (DPIW), the Tasmanian Aquaculture and Fisheries Institute (TAFI), the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC). 

The EMS developed for each sector has been embedded in the ESD compliance framework. Using a risk assessment approach the environmental, social and economic impacts of the industry were critically evaluated. The risk assessments were determined by taking into consideration current management controls, valid scientific data and regulatory requirements. The risk assessments were undertaken by a working group from the relevant sector with appropriate expertise. However the final risk ratings assigned were not necessarily a complete consensus view of all members of the working group.

For the oyster and abalone sectors the majority of the industry’s operational practices were found to pose a low risk to the marine environment outside the lease area. The one environmental high risk area of concern identified for the oyster industry is the potential translocation of invasive marine species between regions. The risk assessment also found that there maybe some impacts on sensitive habitats such as salt marsh at a regional level.

External environmental impacts were found to provide the majority of moderate, high and extreme risks to all industry sectors.

The risk to the industry sustainability from an economic perspective was assessed as being moderate, it is recommended that the risk could be mitigated by strategic business planning, the continued adherence to sustainable farming practices and by developing risk management strategies to reduce the economic risk.

The risk of the industry having a negative social impact at a state, regional and local level was assessed as being low. The potential negative impact on industry sustainability by increasing regulation across all tiers of government was considered to be moderate.

The Environmental Management System (EMS) Framework for the Tasmanian oyster Industry was developed after consideration of the environmental, social and economic impacts of the industry. This process has enabled the identification and documentation of critical issues that will assist the Industry, researchers and regulators to pursue and develop mitigation strategies to achieve long term sustainability.

The Tasmanian EMS Framework is an Industry initiative embraced by the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council (TORC), the Tasmanian Shellfish Executive Council (TSEC), the Tasmanian Marine Farmers Association (TMFA) and the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries and Water (DPIW), supported by the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC) and the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and co-funded by the Federal government through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC).  Similar documents are being produced through the Tasmanian Abalone Growers Association (TAGA) and the Tasmanian Salmonid Growers Association (TSGA).

This document has been modelled on The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1 (Fletcher et al. 2004).  The marine farming industry is committed to incorporating ESD into their management processes and the principles of sustainable development is enshrined in all to Tasmania’s natural resource management legislation. A direct outcome of this commitment has been the development of the ESD framework for aquaculture that was generated by a FRDC subprogram in conjunction with the Aquaculture Committee of the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum (AFMF) working in association with the National Aquaculture Council (NAC).

The Environmental Management System (EMS) Framework for the Tasmanian farmed abalone Industry is a document developed after consideration of the environmental, social and economic impacts of the Industry in terms of sustainable development.  This process has enabled the identification within the document of critical issues which will enable Industry, researchers and regulators to pursue and develop mitigation strategies that will ensure the long term sustainability of the Tasmanian farmed abalone industry.

The EMS Framework is an Industry initiative embraced by the Tasmanian Abalone Growers Association (TAGA) and the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries and Water (DPIW), supported by the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC) and the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and co-funded by the Federal government through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC).  Similar documents are being produced through the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council (TORC) and the Tasmanian Salmonid Growers Association (TSGA).

This document has been modelled on The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1 (Fletcher et al. 2004).  The marine farming industry is committed to incorporating ESD into their management processes and the principles of sustainable development is enshrined in all to Tasmania’s natural resource management legislation. A direct outcome of this commitment has been the development of the ESD framework for aquaculture that was generated by a FRDC subprogram in conjunction with the Aquaculture Committee of the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum (AFMF) working in association with the National Aquaculture Council (NAC).

The Environmental Management System (EMS) Framework for the Tasmanian Salmonid Industry is a document developed after consideration of the environmental, social and economic impacts of the Industry in terms of sustainability. This process has enabled the identification and documentation of critical issues that will assist the industry, researchers and regulators to pursue and develop mitigation strategies to ensure long-term sustainability.

The Tasmanian EMS Framework is an Industry initiative embraced by the Tasmanian Salmonid Growers Association (TSGA) and the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries and Water (DPIW), supported by the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC) and the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and co-funded by the Federal government through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC). Similar documents are being produced through the Tasmanian Abalone Growers Association (TAGA) and the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council (TORC).

This document has been modelled on The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1 (Fletcher et al. 2004).  The marine farming industry is committed to incorporating ESD into their management processes and the principles of sustainable development is enshrined in all to Tasmania’s natural resource management legislation. A direct outcome of this commitment has been the development of the ESD framework for aquaculture that was generated by a FRDC subprogram in conjunction with the Aquaculture Committee of the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum (AFMF) working in association with the National Aquaculture Council (NAC).

The aquaculture industry has become increasingly aware of the need to clearly demonstrate that they are adopting “best practice” in their operations to ensure there are minimal deleterious impacts on the marine environment from marine farming activities. At a national level the development of The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1
(Fletcher et al. 2004) has provided a basis for industry, government and researchers to identify and develop mitigation strategies to ensure long term sustainability.

The Tasmanian EMS Framework is an industry initiative that has been developed by the abalone, oyster and salmonid sectors with input and support from the Tasmanian Department of Environment and Water (DPIW), the Tasmanian Aquaculture and Fisheries Institute (TAFI), the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC). 

The EMS developed for each sector has been embedded in the ESD compliance framework. Using a risk assessment approach the environmental, social and economic impacts of the industry were critically evaluated. The risk assessments were determined by taking into consideration current management controls, valid scientific data and regulatory requirements. The risk assessments were undertaken by a working group from the relevant sector with appropriate expertise. However the final risk ratings assigned were not necessarily a complete consensus view of all members of the working group.

For the oyster and abalone sectors the majority of the industry’s operational practices were found to pose a low risk to the marine environment outside the lease area. The one environmental high risk area of concern identified for the oyster industry is the potential translocation of invasive marine species between regions. The risk assessment also found that there maybe some impacts on sensitive habitats such as salt marsh at a regional level.

External environmental impacts were found to provide the majority of moderate, high and extreme risks to all industry sectors.

The risk to the industry sustainability from an economic perspective was assessed as being moderate, it is recommended that the risk could be mitigated by strategic business planning, the continued adherence to sustainable farming practices and by developing risk management strategies to reduce the economic risk.

The risk of the industry having a negative social impact at a state, regional and local level was assessed as being low. The potential negative impact on industry sustainability by increasing regulation across all tiers of government was considered to be moderate.

The Environmental Management System (EMS) Framework for the Tasmanian oyster Industry was developed after consideration of the environmental, social and economic impacts of the industry. This process has enabled the identification and documentation of critical issues that will assist the Industry, researchers and regulators to pursue and develop mitigation strategies to achieve long term sustainability.

The Tasmanian EMS Framework is an Industry initiative embraced by the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council (TORC), the Tasmanian Shellfish Executive Council (TSEC), the Tasmanian Marine Farmers Association (TMFA) and the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries and Water (DPIW), supported by the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC) and the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and co-funded by the Federal government through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC).  Similar documents are being produced through the Tasmanian Abalone Growers Association (TAGA) and the Tasmanian Salmonid Growers Association (TSGA).

This document has been modelled on The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1 (Fletcher et al. 2004).  The marine farming industry is committed to incorporating ESD into their management processes and the principles of sustainable development is enshrined in all to Tasmania’s natural resource management legislation. A direct outcome of this commitment has been the development of the ESD framework for aquaculture that was generated by a FRDC subprogram in conjunction with the Aquaculture Committee of the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum (AFMF) working in association with the National Aquaculture Council (NAC).

The Environmental Management System (EMS) Framework for the Tasmanian farmed abalone Industry is a document developed after consideration of the environmental, social and economic impacts of the Industry in terms of sustainable development.  This process has enabled the identification within the document of critical issues which will enable Industry, researchers and regulators to pursue and develop mitigation strategies that will ensure the long term sustainability of the Tasmanian farmed abalone industry.

The EMS Framework is an Industry initiative embraced by the Tasmanian Abalone Growers Association (TAGA) and the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries and Water (DPIW), supported by the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC) and the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and co-funded by the Federal government through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC).  Similar documents are being produced through the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council (TORC) and the Tasmanian Salmonid Growers Association (TSGA).

This document has been modelled on The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1 (Fletcher et al. 2004).  The marine farming industry is committed to incorporating ESD into their management processes and the principles of sustainable development is enshrined in all to Tasmania’s natural resource management legislation. A direct outcome of this commitment has been the development of the ESD framework for aquaculture that was generated by a FRDC subprogram in conjunction with the Aquaculture Committee of the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum (AFMF) working in association with the National Aquaculture Council (NAC).

The Environmental Management System (EMS) Framework for the Tasmanian Salmonid Industry is a document developed after consideration of the environmental, social and economic impacts of the Industry in terms of sustainability. This process has enabled the identification and documentation of critical issues that will assist the industry, researchers and regulators to pursue and develop mitigation strategies to ensure long-term sustainability.

The Tasmanian EMS Framework is an Industry initiative embraced by the Tasmanian Salmonid Growers Association (TSGA) and the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries and Water (DPIW), supported by the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC) and the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and co-funded by the Federal government through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC). Similar documents are being produced through the Tasmanian Abalone Growers Association (TAGA) and the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council (TORC).

This document has been modelled on The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1 (Fletcher et al. 2004).  The marine farming industry is committed to incorporating ESD into their management processes and the principles of sustainable development is enshrined in all to Tasmania’s natural resource management legislation. A direct outcome of this commitment has been the development of the ESD framework for aquaculture that was generated by a FRDC subprogram in conjunction with the Aquaculture Committee of the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum (AFMF) working in association with the National Aquaculture Council (NAC).

The aquaculture industry has become increasingly aware of the need to clearly demonstrate that they are adopting “best practice” in their operations to ensure there are minimal deleterious impacts on the marine environment from marine farming activities. At a national level the development of The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1
(Fletcher et al. 2004) has provided a basis for industry, government and researchers to identify and develop mitigation strategies to ensure long term sustainability.

The Tasmanian EMS Framework is an industry initiative that has been developed by the abalone, oyster and salmonid sectors with input and support from the Tasmanian Department of Environment and Water (DPIW), the Tasmanian Aquaculture and Fisheries Institute (TAFI), the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC). 

The EMS developed for each sector has been embedded in the ESD compliance framework. Using a risk assessment approach the environmental, social and economic impacts of the industry were critically evaluated. The risk assessments were determined by taking into consideration current management controls, valid scientific data and regulatory requirements. The risk assessments were undertaken by a working group from the relevant sector with appropriate expertise. However the final risk ratings assigned were not necessarily a complete consensus view of all members of the working group.

For the oyster and abalone sectors the majority of the industry’s operational practices were found to pose a low risk to the marine environment outside the lease area. The one environmental high risk area of concern identified for the oyster industry is the potential translocation of invasive marine species between regions. The risk assessment also found that there maybe some impacts on sensitive habitats such as salt marsh at a regional level.

External environmental impacts were found to provide the majority of moderate, high and extreme risks to all industry sectors.

The risk to the industry sustainability from an economic perspective was assessed as being moderate, it is recommended that the risk could be mitigated by strategic business planning, the continued adherence to sustainable farming practices and by developing risk management strategies to reduce the economic risk.

The risk of the industry having a negative social impact at a state, regional and local level was assessed as being low. The potential negative impact on industry sustainability by increasing regulation across all tiers of government was considered to be moderate.

The Environmental Management System (EMS) Framework for the Tasmanian oyster Industry was developed after consideration of the environmental, social and economic impacts of the industry. This process has enabled the identification and documentation of critical issues that will assist the Industry, researchers and regulators to pursue and develop mitigation strategies to achieve long term sustainability.

The Tasmanian EMS Framework is an Industry initiative embraced by the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council (TORC), the Tasmanian Shellfish Executive Council (TSEC), the Tasmanian Marine Farmers Association (TMFA) and the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries and Water (DPIW), supported by the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC) and the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and co-funded by the Federal government through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC).  Similar documents are being produced through the Tasmanian Abalone Growers Association (TAGA) and the Tasmanian Salmonid Growers Association (TSGA).

This document has been modelled on The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1 (Fletcher et al. 2004).  The marine farming industry is committed to incorporating ESD into their management processes and the principles of sustainable development is enshrined in all to Tasmania’s natural resource management legislation. A direct outcome of this commitment has been the development of the ESD framework for aquaculture that was generated by a FRDC subprogram in conjunction with the Aquaculture Committee of the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum (AFMF) working in association with the National Aquaculture Council (NAC).

The Environmental Management System (EMS) Framework for the Tasmanian farmed abalone Industry is a document developed after consideration of the environmental, social and economic impacts of the Industry in terms of sustainable development.  This process has enabled the identification within the document of critical issues which will enable Industry, researchers and regulators to pursue and develop mitigation strategies that will ensure the long term sustainability of the Tasmanian farmed abalone industry.

The EMS Framework is an Industry initiative embraced by the Tasmanian Abalone Growers Association (TAGA) and the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries and Water (DPIW), supported by the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC) and the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and co-funded by the Federal government through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC).  Similar documents are being produced through the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council (TORC) and the Tasmanian Salmonid Growers Association (TSGA).

This document has been modelled on The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1 (Fletcher et al. 2004).  The marine farming industry is committed to incorporating ESD into their management processes and the principles of sustainable development is enshrined in all to Tasmania’s natural resource management legislation. A direct outcome of this commitment has been the development of the ESD framework for aquaculture that was generated by a FRDC subprogram in conjunction with the Aquaculture Committee of the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum (AFMF) working in association with the National Aquaculture Council (NAC).

The Environmental Management System (EMS) Framework for the Tasmanian Salmonid Industry is a document developed after consideration of the environmental, social and economic impacts of the Industry in terms of sustainability. This process has enabled the identification and documentation of critical issues that will assist the industry, researchers and regulators to pursue and develop mitigation strategies to ensure long-term sustainability.

The Tasmanian EMS Framework is an Industry initiative embraced by the Tasmanian Salmonid Growers Association (TSGA) and the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries and Water (DPIW), supported by the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC) and the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and co-funded by the Federal government through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC). Similar documents are being produced through the Tasmanian Abalone Growers Association (TAGA) and the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council (TORC).

This document has been modelled on The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1 (Fletcher et al. 2004).  The marine farming industry is committed to incorporating ESD into their management processes and the principles of sustainable development is enshrined in all to Tasmania’s natural resource management legislation. A direct outcome of this commitment has been the development of the ESD framework for aquaculture that was generated by a FRDC subprogram in conjunction with the Aquaculture Committee of the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum (AFMF) working in association with the National Aquaculture Council (NAC).

The aquaculture industry has become increasingly aware of the need to clearly demonstrate that they are adopting “best practice” in their operations to ensure there are minimal deleterious impacts on the marine environment from marine farming activities. At a national level the development of The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1
(Fletcher et al. 2004) has provided a basis for industry, government and researchers to identify and develop mitigation strategies to ensure long term sustainability.

The Tasmanian EMS Framework is an industry initiative that has been developed by the abalone, oyster and salmonid sectors with input and support from the Tasmanian Department of Environment and Water (DPIW), the Tasmanian Aquaculture and Fisheries Institute (TAFI), the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC). 

The EMS developed for each sector has been embedded in the ESD compliance framework. Using a risk assessment approach the environmental, social and economic impacts of the industry were critically evaluated. The risk assessments were determined by taking into consideration current management controls, valid scientific data and regulatory requirements. The risk assessments were undertaken by a working group from the relevant sector with appropriate expertise. However the final risk ratings assigned were not necessarily a complete consensus view of all members of the working group.

For the oyster and abalone sectors the majority of the industry’s operational practices were found to pose a low risk to the marine environment outside the lease area. The one environmental high risk area of concern identified for the oyster industry is the potential translocation of invasive marine species between regions. The risk assessment also found that there maybe some impacts on sensitive habitats such as salt marsh at a regional level.

External environmental impacts were found to provide the majority of moderate, high and extreme risks to all industry sectors.

The risk to the industry sustainability from an economic perspective was assessed as being moderate, it is recommended that the risk could be mitigated by strategic business planning, the continued adherence to sustainable farming practices and by developing risk management strategies to reduce the economic risk.

The risk of the industry having a negative social impact at a state, regional and local level was assessed as being low. The potential negative impact on industry sustainability by increasing regulation across all tiers of government was considered to be moderate.

The Environmental Management System (EMS) Framework for the Tasmanian oyster Industry was developed after consideration of the environmental, social and economic impacts of the industry. This process has enabled the identification and documentation of critical issues that will assist the Industry, researchers and regulators to pursue and develop mitigation strategies to achieve long term sustainability.

The Tasmanian EMS Framework is an Industry initiative embraced by the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council (TORC), the Tasmanian Shellfish Executive Council (TSEC), the Tasmanian Marine Farmers Association (TMFA) and the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries and Water (DPIW), supported by the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC) and the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and co-funded by the Federal government through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC).  Similar documents are being produced through the Tasmanian Abalone Growers Association (TAGA) and the Tasmanian Salmonid Growers Association (TSGA).

This document has been modelled on The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1 (Fletcher et al. 2004).  The marine farming industry is committed to incorporating ESD into their management processes and the principles of sustainable development is enshrined in all to Tasmania’s natural resource management legislation. A direct outcome of this commitment has been the development of the ESD framework for aquaculture that was generated by a FRDC subprogram in conjunction with the Aquaculture Committee of the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum (AFMF) working in association with the National Aquaculture Council (NAC).

The Environmental Management System (EMS) Framework for the Tasmanian farmed abalone Industry is a document developed after consideration of the environmental, social and economic impacts of the Industry in terms of sustainable development.  This process has enabled the identification within the document of critical issues which will enable Industry, researchers and regulators to pursue and develop mitigation strategies that will ensure the long term sustainability of the Tasmanian farmed abalone industry.

The EMS Framework is an Industry initiative embraced by the Tasmanian Abalone Growers Association (TAGA) and the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries and Water (DPIW), supported by the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC) and the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and co-funded by the Federal government through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC).  Similar documents are being produced through the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council (TORC) and the Tasmanian Salmonid Growers Association (TSGA).

This document has been modelled on The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1 (Fletcher et al. 2004).  The marine farming industry is committed to incorporating ESD into their management processes and the principles of sustainable development is enshrined in all to Tasmania’s natural resource management legislation. A direct outcome of this commitment has been the development of the ESD framework for aquaculture that was generated by a FRDC subprogram in conjunction with the Aquaculture Committee of the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum (AFMF) working in association with the National Aquaculture Council (NAC).

The Environmental Management System (EMS) Framework for the Tasmanian Salmonid Industry is a document developed after consideration of the environmental, social and economic impacts of the Industry in terms of sustainability. This process has enabled the identification and documentation of critical issues that will assist the industry, researchers and regulators to pursue and develop mitigation strategies to ensure long-term sustainability.

The Tasmanian EMS Framework is an Industry initiative embraced by the Tasmanian Salmonid Growers Association (TSGA) and the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries and Water (DPIW), supported by the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC) and the Tasmanian Aquaculture Council (TAC) and co-funded by the Federal government through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC). Similar documents are being produced through the Tasmanian Abalone Growers Association (TAGA) and the Tasmanian Oyster Research Council (TORC).

This document has been modelled on The National ESD Framework “How To” Guide for Aquaculture Version 1.1 (Fletcher et al. 2004).  The marine farming industry is committed to incorporating ESD into their management processes and the principles of sustainable development is enshrined in all to Tasmania’s natural resource management legislation. A direct outcome of this commitment has been the development of the ESD framework for aquaculture that was generated by a FRDC subprogram in conjunction with the Aquaculture Committee of the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum (AFMF) working in association with the National Aquaculture Council (NAC).