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New Research on Humber Estuary's Internationally Important Birds

New research on Humber Estuary’s Internationally Important Birds

The Humber Estuary is one of the ten most important estuaries in Europe for birds. Now the Humber Management Scheme, a partnership of over thirty organisations responsible for the management of the estuary, has embarked on new research into the effectsof recreation on these birds.

Funded by the Humber Management Scheme, The Crown Estate Marine Stewardship Fund and the UK’s largest shooting organisation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation, the preliminary report addresses the impact of recreation on the estuary’s internationally protected birds, by bringing together information on the types of activities that occur on and around the estuary.

The report highlights possible impacts of recreational activities, makes provisional recommendations for managing access and proposes future work.  Andrew Taylor, Chair of the Partnership said “We want to ensure that people can continue to enjoy the estuary for recreation, but that the internationally important birds can also be protected”.

The Humber Management Scheme, which is currently being reviewed and updated, approaches the management of the estuary through one single plan.  Information gleaned from this study will help partners to manage activities to ensure the conservation of the internationally important species and habitats of the Humber Estuary for the future.  To view the report, go to www.humberems.co.uk