Guidance Documents

Defra has produced the following best-practice guidance for IFCAs, to help them understand and fulfil their new role:

• Guidance to Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities on their contribution to the achievement of sustainable development. This guidance is given in accordance with section 153 (4) of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009. February 2011 (PDF 450KB)

• Guidance to Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities on Annual Planning and Reporting. This guidance is given in accordance with section 177 and section 178 of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009. February 2011 (PDF 250KB)

• Guidance to Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities on evidence-based marine management. This guidance is given in accordance with section 153 (3) of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009. February 2011 (PDF 340KB)

• Guidance to Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities on monitoring and evaluation, and measuring performance. This guidance is given in accordance with section 153 (3) of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009. February 2011 (PDF 700KB)

• Guidance to Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities on the establishment of a common enforcement framework This guidance is given in accordance with section 153 (3) of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009. February 2011 (PDF 230KB)