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Update on Dawnfresh’ CAR (Controlled Activities Regulations) application to SEPA

SEPA has informed AFFtheClyde that, as a result of its computer modelling analysis of the Dawnfresh application for Ardentinny, they are not prepared to grant a licence for 2127.6 tonne at that location. However the modelling did indicate that a license for 570 tonne, using the same cage configuration as applied for, may be sustainable. Dawnfresh was offered this lower tonnage but has requested the application be put on hold while it awaits SEPA’s decision re their other applications for different at https://xn--trdlsa-hrlurar-mib8ye.se.

These applications are currently subject to further information requests from SEPA, the deadline for submission of which is the end of June 2020. Therefore, we should hopefully have a decision for Ardentinny soon after that date.

Courtesy AFFtheClyde.org

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Local Councillor adds his voice to those opposing fish farm

At the September Ardentinny Community Council meeting Jann Garratt of the environmental group AfftheClyde gave her report on the group’s recent activities. They have also forged links with the Argyll & Bute Greens at both a local and national level.

In addition, Liberal Democrat Councillor, Alan Reid, when asked his opinion on the proposals responded that, as he had said at the previous CC meeting, he wanted to give Dawnfresh the opportunity to state their case. Therefore, he had offered them a number of dates for a proposed meeting. However, as he had heard nothing back and also considers the proposed siting of the farm to be in the wrong place as it requires faster flowing water, he is against the proposal.

Community Council Chair, Neil Robinson, confirmed that he writes to Dawnfresh on a weekly basis requesting an update on their plans, with no response to date. Similarly an invitation for residents to visit the farm seems to have been put on hold as those interested have heard nothing further.

AfftheClyde is looking for additional volunteers to help in its campaign work. They would particularly welcome those with expertise in aquaculture; legal; communications; and government lobbying. They can be contacted by email at afftheclyde@gmail.com or via any of their social media accounts.

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Ardentinny banners vandalised and stolen

Two village banners promoting Glenfinart Walled Garden’s Big Picnic event and AFFtheClyde were vandalised overnight between Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 July.  Both banners were located on the Ardentinny village road sign at the side of Loch Long. The PVC banners were ripped to shreds with what appears to be a very sharp knife.  The vandalism has been reported to the police. 

Some weeks ago an AFFtheClyde banner was stolen from the site of the proposed Loch Long fish farm. 

 

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Dunoon bookshop supports AFFtheClyde

As part of an initiative to support and promote local non-profit groups and causes, Dunoon’s Bookpoint has this week been hosting a window display for #AFFtheClyde, the Ardentinny-based group opposing the development of industrial fish farms on Loch Long and the Clyde.

Stuart Maslin and Jann Garratt of #AFFtheClyde & Taylor from Bookpoint DunoonThe week-long display provides information on the #AfftheClyde campaign as well as an opportunity for shop customers to sign our petition and to pick up our information leaflet. It also forms part of the group’s concerted outreach programme which saw #AFFtheClyde volunteer Jann Garrett address a packed public meeting in Rothesay last week of ‘Buteiful Coasts’, the Bute-based group opposed to a fish farm proposal at Hawk’s Neb, Isle of Bute.

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Local environmental group attends Bute meeting

#AFFtheClyde volunteer Jann Garrett gave an update on our local group’s work to a packed public meeting in Rothesay last week. Dawnfresh Farming Ltd are proposing to develop a fish farm at Hawk’s Neb on the Isle of Bute, in addition to Ardentinny and the Cumbraes. 

The meeting, called by ‘Buteiful Coasts’, an environmental group created to fight the island’s fish farm proposal, was organised to raise awareness locally on the impact of the development. 

Theresa Nelson of Buteiful Coasts outlined the work done so far by the group and said that in addition to the three Dawnfresh farms, there were another two existing farms at Carradale and Ardyne that are looking to expand their operations along with a new ‘mega farm’ proposed at north east Arran. 

Theresa outlined the sheer scale and impact of these industrial fish farms on the environment stating that some 51 Rothesay ferries would fit into the farm grid area and more than 70 if the underwater anchoring was included. She also explained that for every kilo of farmed fish produced, an unsustainable three kilos of wild fish feed is required. Theresa also mentioned that SEPA had made 24 unannounced fish farm visits last year and that this has been decreasing annually. If announced visits were added, then not every farm will have had an annual inspection.

Dawnfresh has claimed that a number of new job opportunities will be created at each of its new sites. The Bute group considers this very optimistic given the increased automation at the farms. In her address, Theresa also said that current total jobs in the sector in the Clyde Marine Region was 160. Tourism and angling jobs across Scotland account for some 3000 jobs with many of these at risk from the decimation of salmon and other stocks. She also outlined the environmental risks of marine aquaculture. 

The presentation was followed by a lively question and answer session. 

Below this report is the short presentation provided by Buteiful Coasts of the meeting. To find our more about the group, please visit the Buteiful Coasts website at www.buteifulcoasts.com.

Courtesy AFFtheClyde.org

https://youtu.be/xJYN-8GXLr4

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