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Ban on commercial fishing in the estuarine waters of New South Wales, Australia: community consultation and social impacts
Author/Creator
Momtaz, Salim;  Gladstone, William
Institution
The University of Newcastle. Faculty of Science & Information Technology, School of Environmental and Life Sciences
Description
In its effort to resolve the conflict between commercial and recreational fishers the New South Wales (NSW) government (NSW Fisheries) banned commercial fishing in the estuarine waters. The NSW Fisheries conducted a number of studies and held meetings with the affected communities including commercial fishers prior to the implementation of the ban. To investigate how community consultation played a role in the decision-making process especially as perceived by the commercial fishers and to determine actual social impacts of the ban on commercial fishers, in-depth interviews were conducted with the commercial fishers. This research reveals that despite the NSW Fisheries' consultations with commercial fishers prior to the closure, the latter were confused about various vital aspects of the decision. It further reveals that, the commercial fishers faced a number of significant changes as a result of this decision. We argue that a better decision-making process and outcome would have been possible through a meaningful consultation with the commercial fishers and a social impact assessment.
Relation
Environmental Impact Assessment Review Vol. 28, Issue 2-3, p. 214-225
Publisher Link
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eiar.2007.03.001
Date
2008
Publisher
Elsevier
Keyword(s)
New South Wales Fisheries;  commercial fishers;  recreational fishers;  recreational fishing haven;  community consultation and participation
Resource Type
journal article
Identifier
http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/43116
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ISSN:0195-9255
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