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| Extent/Distribution The rocky foreshore habitats of North Devon, many of which are inaccessible by foot, are among the richest in Britain and are home to diverse and fascinating range of plants and animals. There are no figures currently available of hectarage of rocky foreshore in North Devon although the coastline is 116 miles (186 km), a large part of which is rocky. Locations: Combe Martin to Barricane Beach, Woolacombe Baggy Point to Croyde Saunton Down Although the rocky foreshore is a largely immutable resource (other than in the very long term, where the effects of natural erosion may be detected), changes to the quality of its habitat occur, either naturally, as a result of storms or changes in sedimentation patterns, or by man induced ways. Such threats include oil spills that can cause extensive medium to long term damage to the foreshore communities. Shoreline management of various kinds (piers, jetties, outfall pipes) including coastal protection can also affect the natural processes of the foreshore. Other areas may suffer due to a high level of recreation. The rocky foreshore environments of North Devon are in invaluable resource for education, recreation and commerce and as such must continue to be cherished and conserved. OBJECTIVE 1 TARGETS: Ongoing
TARGETS: Ongoing OBJECTIVE 3 Foster increased understanding and awareness and enjoyment by all users of the intertidal environment of the importance of the habitat, the threats it faces and the ways in which damage to it can be ameliorated. TARGETS: NDDC to have at least 10 km of rocky shore which provides ready public access and good interpretation facilities by 2005
[see above] The Voluntary Marine Conservation Area affords non-statutory protection
in this important area. Managed by Devon Wildlife Trust it aims to protect
the coastal environment by promoting understanding and enjoyment of
the rocky foreshore by members of the public. Devon Wildlife Trust is
currently conducting marine surveys and a biotope survey for North Devon
VMCA is proposed. Some areas of rocky foreshore are also protected through private ownership of inter-tidal land, for example by The National Trust Policy and legislation Seek to ensure that leisure and commercial boat maintenance laws prevent chemical pollution (including anti-fouling paints and oil) from entering the coastal environment.LEAD: EA PARTNER: NDDC Planning Management
Encourage ecologically benign clean up policies within oil spills
contingency plans. Encourage local initiatives for reduction of minor pollution incidents
Provide advice and information to support local and regional interpretation
initiatives
LEAD: NDDC Planning Authority, DWT, RSPB, DBRC Research and monitoring
Identify key sites for conservation importance, in addition to
those already under consideration, provide funding for and instigate
survey and monitoring programmes on these sites. By 2002 Contribute to research programmes, which strive for a better understanding
of natural and human processes that impact upon the marine environment.
Education and awareness raising
Provide ready public access and good interpretation facilities on all appropriate area of rocky foreshore. All relevant authorities to have produced a coastal interpretation strategy, to include significant new initiatives by 2005. LEAD: NDDC Planning Authority PARTNERS: NT, ENPA Foster increased understanding and awareness of conservation issues by people who use the inter-tidal environment of North Devon, and provide suitable literature to that end LEAD: DWT, NDCCS PARTNERS: NDDC no information currently available |
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