Consultation outcome

Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD): proposals for UK programme of measures

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 30 January 2015
• Last updated: 17 December 2015 — See all updates

This consultation has concluded

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Summary of responses

PDF, 352 KB, 48 pages

Detail of outcome

We received 3425 responses to the consultation. The vast majority, over 3000, were from members of the public as part of several campaigns.

The proposals have been updated following the consultation exercise and the final UK programme of measures has been published.

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Original consultation

Summary

Seeking views on our proposed programme of measures to achieve or maintain Good Environmental Status (GES) in UK seas by 2020.

This consultation was held on another website.

This consultation ran from
30 January 2015 to 11:59pm on 23 April 2015

Consultation description

We want to know what you think about our plans to implement the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) in the UK.

The Directive requires EU member states to take measures to achieve or maintain Good Environmental Status (GES) in their seas by 2020. The consultation covers measures for each of the 11 MSFD Descriptors. These include biological diversity, non-indigenous species, commercially exploited fish, eutrophication, hydrographical conditions, contaminants, underwater noise and litter.

We are also consulting on:

• the demersal landing obligation in England
• Marine Conservation Zones
• river basin management plans

These proposals will contribute towards achieving Good Environmental Status in our seas under the MSFD.

Published 30 January 2015
Last updated 17 December 2015 + show all updates

1. 17 December 2015

   Summary of responses added.

2. 30 January 2015

   First published.