Statutory guidance

West of Walney Marine Conservation Zone (Specified Area) Bottom Towed Fishing Byelaw 2018

The West of Walney Marine Conservation Zone is off the North West coast of England.

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This byelaw was made by the Marine Management Organisation on 4 September 2018, confirmed by the Secretary of State on 4 June 2019, and came into force on 4 July 2019. The byelaw was amended by the Marine Protected Areas Bottom Towed Fishing Gear Byelaw 2023 effective from 22 March 2024.

The purpose of this byelaw is to protect habitats and communities in the specified area, as stated in the byelaw, from the impacts from bottom towed fishing.

More information on the site from Joint Nature and Conservation Committee.

A signed copy of the byelaw will be provided for inspection by emailing conservation@marinemanagement.org.uk

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Published 11 June 2019
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