Angling Trust "Stakeholders"

[Mike Fox]

All,

I found David Mitchell's talk to be fascinating at our club meeting on Thursday 2nd February 2012, and I did talk to him afterwards about some of the points raised.

 

It's a complex topic, and I am starting to see why the Angling Trust is spread thinly, particularly relating to restoration of fish stocks available to recreational sea anglers.

 

In summary, my understanding of the 4 main issues presented were:

- Multiple "battlegrounds" on which to fight;

- Multiple stakeholders to involve and influence;

- Complex legal framework at local, national and international levels;

- Lack of funding to help make major achievements.

 

I must admit to struggling with all of the abbreviations and public bodies and individuals (and I guess others would have too), so it was difficult to understand much about the key players in his discussions.

 

As such, I think it might be useful:

- To help clarify WHO are the main stakeholders (which ones have I missed?);

- To have one single place on the forum to check a bit of jargon or abbreviation;

- What AVAILABLE METHODS do members of THIS club believe exist for the Angling Trust to be able to achieve change (which ones have I missed?)

 

I will insert a few more, as suggestions come in! Please help.

 

Please let me know if I missed anyone or any valid method!

 

STAKEHOLDERS and other abbreviations (in alphabetical order)

ADB = Angling Development Board http://www.anglingtrust.net/landing.asp?section=27

Edited February 11, 2012 by Mike Fox

[Coddy]

Hi Mike

 

Good idea on the above

 

One addition WAT - Wessex Angling Trust - http://www.anglingtrustwessex.co.uk/

 

Slight correction needed PDSA should be PDSAA Poole District Sea Anglers Association

 

I am hoping to get the WAT web site updated so that it can publish more info to all

 

Dave

[Mike Fox]

Thanks Dave

[Mike Fox]

Some interesting statistics, explaining some entrenched positions:

- Consumer purchases of seafood exceeded

Edited February 8, 2012 by Mike Fox

[Coddy]

Mike

 

That info might come out of the 2012 fishing survey if people tell the truth.

 

Dave