Several Application within the Jurisdiction of Portland Harbour Authority.
This page is added to allow access to all known data. Started 11/may/2017 1712.
25/11/2018 Update: It would appear that due to the objections poised by the many Stakeholders of the Harbour the initial application for a several oder by the "OysterMen" has been dropped. However as hinted earlier in that process the Harbour Authorities have now produced a multiple document covering their own Several Order to bring such an order under one Authority that being the Harbour Authorities.
I now attached these for your information. It is my intention to read through the document and comment to those recipients independently as I did before. Currently I am concerned about designating the Ham Beach as a Trestle area. I cannot comment further here as it would be inappropriate and I need to read the papers in much more detail. The initial response time was in August but that was against the draft. The Papers are not marked as classified.
I now attached these for your information. It is my intention to read through the document and comment to those recipients independently as I did before. Currently I am concerned about designating the Ham Beach as a Trestle area. I cannot comment further here as it would be inappropriate and I need to read the papers in much more detail. The initial response time was in August but that was against the draft. The Papers are not marked as classified.
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| phal-briefing-to-hccmembers7thjune2018-_draftfisheryorder.pdf |
Major Change.
No farming of Mussels or Scallops will now be included. Will this be permanent or will the order be changed at a later date to include them or will the beds be expanded. So Oysters only and no longer in cages but laid on the sea bed. |
sep 2017 click on image.
RNSA Portland requested me to check the latest report as issued by Giles Lawson September 2017. The views stated are my own and not those of RNSA Portland who will forward their own comments as they see fit under separate communication. The image shows the change in layout of the proposed Sea Bed area that will form the basis of the Several Order. The new area is lined in yellow(not precisely defined). The old area is red. The mauve line is the 5 knot limit, the blue line is the 5 meter depth line. The Green lines mark out the Fairway. This new area clears the RNSA moorings and frees up access to the marina. However it is quite likely that the Northern limit now possibly cuts into Castle cove and WPCA mooring areas. It also lies across the Surfing area and the sea bed could be full of sharp oyster shells. The report says they will only be in the defined area but surely they will migrate. Is clearance on request of Oysters a practical proposition and would likely to be an "after incident" event. Method of Harvesting as per Poole system. Eco Friendly Water Pump method. Not clear exactly how this works but if jets of water are put on the sea bed what will be the impact on existing sea bed life and how will it churn up the sea bed. Report says that it wont. Within the area of the Osprey Leisure Centre the sea bed is black mud covered by a thin layer of sand. If the area of the proposed Farm is of a similar structure the water enjoyed by many from the Ham Beach and Surfers could be turned black. Pollution of the beach could result in covering the pebbles in Mud.
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To see the Poole method click on link below.
Take note of the methods, processing areas , sheds, boats and the sea area(Quite a distance from Public beach Areas).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8htl5UdYuU
So from the Poole method the young oyters are processed in cages until they are of sufficient size not to be predated by crabs. If this method is adopted in Portland no need to clear the crabs out which are part of the food chain for Harbour Sea Birds. Where will the oysters be bread or obtained from.
I also warned before about the possibility of an Algae bloom and I have added this in as a warning to you all.
http://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/15522437._Stay_away__warning_as_harmful_blue_green_algae_found_in_lake/
8th September 2017 From Dorset Echo.
Radipole Lake tests reveal the presence of 'harmful' blue-green Algae.A harmful species of algae has been found in Radipole Lake.The Environment Agency confirmed yesterday that they discovered blue-green algae in a number of samples taken from the lake in Weymouth.The tests come after dead birds were found in the lake’s algae which has developed on the water surface as a result of the recent heat.Remember also:
Portland Harbour is closed to the gathering of filter feeding molluscs, the port health authority said.
Routine testing of molluscs off the Dorset coast has indicated the presence of Amnesic Shellfish Poisoning (ASP) toxin in the algae.
Shore Processing
I have scanned both the old and amended management plan which mentions on Page 35 the use of processing on site however no mention of a processing plant or where it will be. The Poole site has quite a large facility. If Ferry Bridge is being considered then surely it will need a change of use from boat yard to Oyster Processing plant. Therefore the local residents will need to be consulted and planning sought.
Policing methods:
They seem to extremely complex. can they be guaranteed.
Conclusion:
I regret I have been unable to fully assess the revised paper at this time. I also understand that the Main Stakeholders have approached this on the basis of unacceptable impact on Sailing events and access to the Marina and due to lack of concrete data on environmental impacts these have not been addressed at this time. However I say that we all have a responsibility to protect our environment and our wildlife and I fear this proposal in the location proposed will put this at risk.
I appreciate that the Oystermen have come up with a revised proposal that looks like it addresses the concerns of the Main Stake Holders however Castle Cove Moorings areas need to be protected and the Farm area should not encroach them.
However now that Mussels and Scallops have been dropped from the plan I see no reason why the oysters can't to be placed in cages in Balaclava Bay. This is a weather sheltered area with a very good water flow reducing the risk of Algae Blooms. The French have many coastal shore sites. I therefore propose that all stakeholders declare that after due consideration the risks are still considered too high and request the Oystermen move the site to Balaclava Bay This would likely remove all objections.
Take note of the methods, processing areas , sheds, boats and the sea area(Quite a distance from Public beach Areas).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8htl5UdYuU
So from the Poole method the young oyters are processed in cages until they are of sufficient size not to be predated by crabs. If this method is adopted in Portland no need to clear the crabs out which are part of the food chain for Harbour Sea Birds. Where will the oysters be bread or obtained from.
I also warned before about the possibility of an Algae bloom and I have added this in as a warning to you all.
http://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/15522437._Stay_away__warning_as_harmful_blue_green_algae_found_in_lake/
8th September 2017 From Dorset Echo.
Radipole Lake tests reveal the presence of 'harmful' blue-green Algae.A harmful species of algae has been found in Radipole Lake.The Environment Agency confirmed yesterday that they discovered blue-green algae in a number of samples taken from the lake in Weymouth.The tests come after dead birds were found in the lake’s algae which has developed on the water surface as a result of the recent heat.Remember also:
- 21 May 2014
Portland Harbour is closed to the gathering of filter feeding molluscs, the port health authority said.
Routine testing of molluscs off the Dorset coast has indicated the presence of Amnesic Shellfish Poisoning (ASP) toxin in the algae.
Shore Processing
I have scanned both the old and amended management plan which mentions on Page 35 the use of processing on site however no mention of a processing plant or where it will be. The Poole site has quite a large facility. If Ferry Bridge is being considered then surely it will need a change of use from boat yard to Oyster Processing plant. Therefore the local residents will need to be consulted and planning sought.
Policing methods:
They seem to extremely complex. can they be guaranteed.
Conclusion:
I regret I have been unable to fully assess the revised paper at this time. I also understand that the Main Stakeholders have approached this on the basis of unacceptable impact on Sailing events and access to the Marina and due to lack of concrete data on environmental impacts these have not been addressed at this time. However I say that we all have a responsibility to protect our environment and our wildlife and I fear this proposal in the location proposed will put this at risk.
I appreciate that the Oystermen have come up with a revised proposal that looks like it addresses the concerns of the Main Stake Holders however Castle Cove Moorings areas need to be protected and the Farm area should not encroach them.
However now that Mussels and Scallops have been dropped from the plan I see no reason why the oysters can't to be placed in cages in Balaclava Bay. This is a weather sheltered area with a very good water flow reducing the risk of Algae Blooms. The French have many coastal shore sites. I therefore propose that all stakeholders declare that after due consideration the risks are still considered too high and request the Oystermen move the site to Balaclava Bay This would likely remove all objections.
| several_order_examination..doc |
| final_com.pdf |
| final-portland-harbour-sanitary-survey-report-2009.pdf |
| rya_letter_re_portland_recreational_boating_meeting.pdf |
| 2017-05-11-meeting_re_portland_oystermen_v1.1.pdf |