Conserve and Sustain

Local Economy

The Dart Estuary needs to thrive economically, as well as environmentally. These two aspects are not necessarily in conflict and, properly managed, can be mutually supportive. There is strong evidence that in the Dart Estuary people choose to live, work or visit the region because of the quality of the environment. To be sustainable over the long term, the local economy needs to be vibrant and fully integrated with the needs of the environment.

The agriculture and fishing industries form part of the character of the area but in recent years, they have found it tough economically. At the same time, tourism and recreation is on the increase. We need to sustain a mixed, balanced economy that recognises the importance of the environment within the system. Find out how DEEM aims to support the local economy by reading the extract at the bottom of this page that has been taken from the Management Plan. The full plan can be downloaded at the end of the extract.

• Environmental Training

Do you operate a business in the Dart Catchment? Does your business have a positive or negative impact on the environment of the Dart Estuary? Do you know? Do you care?

Find out how EnVision environmental training can help you boost your profits by helping you to operate your business in an environmentally efficient manner. EnVision can provide heavily discounted, or even free, training on environmental issues.

Extract from the Dart Estuary Environmental Management Plan. The plan's guiding principles provide the context in which the aims are achieved and the actions carried out.

The full original plan can be downloaded at the end of the extract, however the latest 2006-2011 Periodic Review Dart Estuary Environmental Management Plan (EMP) can also be downloaded here. It is closely linked with the Management Plan for the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and has a five year horizon.

• Guiding Principles

• To promote the economic prosperity of the estuary area within the objectives of sustainability of the estuary resources.
• To integrate the economic activities of the estuary and encourage its development as a whole.

• Strategic Objectives

• To work in collaboration with the relevant authorities to support commercial fishing based in the Dart Estuary and its integration with other activities.