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Salmon Paper. Hydro-Geomorphology and salmon nursery habitat

The challenges of calculating a sustainable Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) management conservation targets in balance with  juvenile habitat in small salmon rivers. Brendan Kerr 2020  Abstract A habitat analysis of five small rivers was conducted in two small river systems, … Continue reading

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Sustainability

Sustainability course   Cultural Exchange Belfast 2007   What do you think would improve the lives of people in Northern Ireland, in relation to the environment?     Things to think about Rich countries in that they dominate economies. Infrastructure … Continue reading

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When Will the salmon Come Back

When will the salmon come back?  Cormac Burke’s article “Lonely Shores” in The Irish Skipper, August, reflects the consequences of socio economic decline, witnessed by empty fishing harbours: Teelin, Kilcar, Bunbeg, Blacksod, Goleen to name a few. Small historic ports … Continue reading

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What would sustainability of Atlantic salmon look like

Abundance, Overabundance, and Socio Economic Gain? What would sustainability look like?  It was interesting to read an article in the Irish Times Saturday 11th August, which quoted an interview with Mary Coughlan by The Irish Skipper magazine illustrating that there … Continue reading

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Biodiversity Conference Summary 2008

Bio diversity The meeting is being held in the context that there is now enough evidence to be confident that global warming is a real and present threat. The aim of this meeting is to guide the delivery of a … Continue reading

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(5)When will the salmon come back

When will the salmon come back?  Cormac Burke’s article “Lonely Shores” in The Irish Skipper, August, reflects the consequences of socio economic decline, witnessed by empty fishing harbours: Teelin, Kilcar, Bunbeg, Blacksod, Goleen to name a few. Small historic ports … Continue reading

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Foundations For the Future, Northern Ireland

FOUNDATIONS FOR THE FUTURE  The Review of Northern Ireland’s Environmental Governance. Please find below a summary of the main points. This is my own interpretation and I hope that this helps in understanding a way forward. I apologise in advance … Continue reading

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Rafts Conference 2007

Feedback re Rivers and Fisheries Trusts of Scotland (RAFTS) conference.  Please find my feedback regarding recent Rafts conference held at the Birnam Institute on March 9th 2007.  This is a personal observation I apologise for anything that I have missed, … Continue reading

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