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Publication - Consultation analysis

Pilot Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters Marine Spatial Plan. Consultation Analysis and Modifications Report.

Published
21 March 2016
Part of
Marine and fisheries
ISBN
9781786520685

The Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters Marine Spatial Plan is a pilot process undertaken by a working group consisting of Marine Scotland, Orkney Islands Council and Highland Council in advance of statutory regional marine planning. This report presents an

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24. General Policy 9: Invasive non-native species

24.1 Summary of responses received

Stakeholder Count
Commercial 1
Fisheries and aquaculture 3
Individual 2
Non-governmental organisation 2
Public sector 3
Recreation 1
TOTAL 12

24.2 Main themes

24.2.1 The majority of the respondents welcomed this policy and noted invasive non-native species are a concern and that biosecurity planning is necessary to prevent their spread. It was also noted that control and containment measures are needed.

24.2.2 One respondent (public sector) noted that they already follow existing Codes of Practice.

24.2.3 One respondent supplied a reference to a baseline survey of non-native species in the PFOW area. Another respondent provided information on the development of a European Code of Practice for Recreational Boating and Invasive Alien Species.

24.2.4 Two respondents from the fishing industry noted that the effect of climate change on, and natural spread of, non-native species should be mentioned.

Table 24.1 General Policy 9 Invasive non-native species - Table of suggested modifications

No. Suggested modification Action taken Reason
229 Include the following reference: Nall CR, Guerin AJ, Cook EJ. 2015. Rapid assessment of marine non-native species in northern Scotland and a synthesis of existing Scottish records. Aquatic Invasions 10(1): 107-121. FURTHER INFORMATION: Added 'Nall CR, Guerin AJ, Cook EJ. 2015. Rapid assessment of marine non-native species in northern Scotland and a synthesis of existing Scottish records. Aquatic Invasions 10(1): 107-121'. Provides data on presence of selected non native species in the region.
230 Paragraph 310 - note that the RYA (through the European Boating Association) is currently developing a European Code of Practice for Recreational Boating and Invasive Alien Species. PARAGRAPH 310 (now 309): Additional sentence added to the end of the paragraph 'A European Code of Practice for Recreational Boating and Invasive Alien Species is being developed by the Royal Yachting Association (through the European Boating Association)'. To accommodate request.
231 Paragraph 312 - see also the RYA website ( www.rya.org.uk/go/alienspecies). PARAGRAPH 312 (now 311): Changed to 'Individual sectors also provide biosecurity advice, examples are the Green Blue website which provides guidance in relation to boating activity, the Scottish Canoe Association and the Royal Yachting Association website 11'.
Link to be added: http://www.rya.org.uk/infoadvice/planningenvironment/advice/Pages/AdviceonAlienSpecies.aspx		 To accommodate request.
232 This policy refers to other marine users, which is not consistent with other policies. It is unclear what the intention of this is and how will this be implemented where there is not a decision to be made. POLICY TEXT: Changed to: 'All developers and users of the marine environment should take into account....' and 'collaborative approach is taken by developers and users of the marine environment'. Change of policy text to be consistent with other policies and definitions used in the Plan.
233 Wording for General Policy 9 is strengthened by adding to the first paragraph of the policy:
"Applications for marine-related developments should demonstrate that the potential risks of spreading INNS, and appropriate mitigation where needed, has been adequately considered in their proposal"		 POLICY TEXT: Added following text to end of first paragraph 'Applications for marine-related developments should demonstrate that the potential risks of spreading non-native species, and appropriate mitigation where needed, has been adequately considered in their proposal'. To strengthen wording as requested.
234 Note that climate change and natural spread are 'vectors' for non-native species. None. If non natives are spreading 'naturally' this is range extension and not an introduction. Climate change (though not natural) can facilitate range extension and, in some cases, could mean a species could survive in an area away from its native range to which it is introduced by human means (still an introduction in this case).
235 Page 123 - Information Box 19 - This appears to be a typo (?) "It is not one of the seven high risk species...." None. Information box 19 is correct as Orkney Islands Council have identified seven non native species that would require further action.
236 The links to the Clyde and Shetland Biosecurity plans need to be updated as direct links to the plans are available:
http://clydeforum.com/attachments/biosecplan.pdf http://www.nafc.uhi.ac.uk/departments/marine-science-and-technology/BiosecurityPlan.pdf		 FURTHER INFORMATION: Updated links:
http://clydeforum.com/attachments/biosecplan.pdf
http://www.nafc.uhi.ac.uk/departments/marine-science-and-technology/BiosecurityPlan.pdf		 To accommodate request.
237 Clarify text in paragraphs 313 and 315 as once a non-native species has been found means it has already been introduced and therefore it would not be possible to control it. None. Although it is acknowledged that once introduced into the marine environment non natives are difficult to control there are options to e.g. control spread and in some, very limited cases, undertake control measures.
238 Replace text in paragraph 317 with "Non-native monitoring in Orkney. Contact: Orkney Islands Council, Marine Services, Marine Environmental Unit. Tel. 01856 873636." PARAGRAPH 317 (now 316): Text changed to 'Non-native monitoring in Orkney. Contact: Orkney Islands Council, Marine Services, Marine Environmental Unit. Tel. 01856 873636' To accommodate request.
239 Gen Policy 9 , General Policy 9 box on p124 last part. It states "Where non-native species ……" if this is taken literally all of the UK ports and coastal industries will be carrying out eradication programmes, as there are non-native species just about everywhere in the UK. It is only when a non-native species becomes invasive that there is a problem and an eradication programme is required - hence the GB NNSS hot list of those known species that will become invasive very quickly. POLICY TEXT: Changed second paragraph to 'Existing Codes of Practice, species control agreements and orders (under the WANE Act), risk assessments and international guidelines should be used to develop these measures where relevant to the marine environment'. Change third paragraph to: 'Where non-native species assessed as high risk are known to be present, mitigation measures ( e.g. an eradication plan).......'. To clarify it is high risk species that require mitigation measures.

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