The North West Coastal Forum has collated an online report which brings together relevant North West coastal projects, research and other initiatives to assist dissemination of relevant information and collaboration opportunities. This is an updatable resource. If you are aware of any plans/strategies/projects which are not included in this report please email us and we
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Now Available: Regional Coastal Habitat Conference Outputs
by Linn Wiberg on March 13, 2025
We would like to announce that the conference outputs from the ‘Coastal Habitat Restoration and Creation in North West England 2025: Exploring progress and potential’ conference are now available. On March 6th and 7th the North West Coastal Forum held a Coastal Habitat Conference in Carlisle. During this conference delegates listened to presentations, engaged in
The 2025 North West Awards for Coastal Excellence Winners!
by Linn Wiberg on March 13, 2025
The North West Coastal Forum is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 NW Awards for Coastal Excellence – an award scheme that recognises and celebrates outstanding achievement in and contribution to the long-term management of the North West’s coasts and near-shore marine environment. Coastal Champion: This award is made to an individual in
Closed Consultation: MMO management of anchoring activity impacts in Allonby Bay Highly Protected Marine Area
by Linn Wiberg on March 5, 2025
Closed: April 7, 2025 The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is holding a formal consultation on a proposed byelaw to prohibit anchoring activity in Allonby Bay HPMA. The byelaw is proposed to allow recovery of species and habitats alongside ecosystem processes in Allonby Bay HPMA. The byelaw would include a whole site prohibition of anchoring
Closed Consultation: Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) for the Liverpool City Region
by Linn Wiberg on March 5, 2025
Consultation closed: Sunday 6th April, at 11:59 pm. The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has developed a Local Nature Recovery Strategy. Local Nature Recovery Strategies set out to support the restoration and enhancement of nature. These strategies are being designed across England and outline the most valuable habitats in the area. Further, they present
Invitation to Participate in Ocean Literacy for England workshops
by Linn Wiberg on February 4, 2025
The workshops, organised by the Diverse Marine Values project, Defra and the OCT, will be part of a series of workshops to co-develop an ocean literacy strategy for England. Defined as ‘having an understanding of the ocean’s influence on your, and your influence on the ocean’, ocean literacy has been positioned as a key mechanism
North West Awards for Coastal Excellence 2025 – Nominations Closed
by Linn Wiberg on January 23, 2025
Nominations close: 26th of February at 5 pm We are pleased to announce the opening for the 7th biennial NW ACE – an award scheme to recognize outstanding achievement in and contribution to the long-term management of our coast and near-shore marine environments. The 3 Categories of Award to enter are: Coastal Champion This award
Introducing our New North West Coastal Coordinator
by Linn Wiberg on January 23, 2025
Hello everyone, my name is Linn Wiberg and I am excited to announce that I am the new North West Coastal Coordinator. I will be driving the work of the North West Coastal Forum. My academic background includes a BSc (Hons) in Marine Biology from the University of Plymouth. Throughout my academic career, I have
Passed: Cockle and Mussel Stakeholder Events – Cumbria and Wirral
by Linn Wiberg on January 23, 2025
The North Western Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority is holding 2 drop in events for stakeholders of the North West’s cockle and mussel fisheries. They will be of interest to: permitted gatherers buyers local residents affected by the fisheries anyone else with a stake or interest The events will be held: Tuesday 28th January, 10:00-12:00
Opportunity to Manage Inshore Fisheries and Conservation – Call for New IFCA Members
by Linn Wiberg on January 23, 2025
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has a rolling recruitment process in place to appoint new General Members to the Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (IFCA) Committees across England, including for the North Western IFCA which currently has 2 vacancies. This is a voluntary role which requires the ability to consider all the local fishing and