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QLD_Fisheries
16-04-2003, 05:26 AM
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Gazza
17-04-2003, 08:17 AM
Hi Kylie ,
"what" is the "new" code of practice ??? ??? to which you refer ??? ???
as per your quote....

"The Department of Primary Industries Queensland Fisheries Service (QFS) has been working with cane farmers in coastal Queensland and has developed a Code of Practice which addresses the need to protect fish habitats on farms."

Kylie , "what" is the difference from 1994 criteria ??? ??? ,as per your quote...

“Fish habitats are protected under the Fisheries Act 1994 and the accreditation means the farmers are trained to carry out drainage work on the farm to enhance the water quality within these important habitat areas.”


I "like" media releases , but I also "like" clarification.....

Regards
Gazza

Lucky_Phill
17-04-2003, 12:20 PM
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14 April, 2003

QFS working with cane industry to protect habitat
Cane farms and fish habitats can coexist through improved farming practices and increased knowledge about the impact of agricultural run off on water quality.

The Department of Primary Industries Queensland Fisheries Service (QFS) has been working with cane farmers in coastal Queensland and has developed a Code of Practice which addresses the need to protect fish habitats on farms.

QFS acting habitat manager Kylie Dodds said under the Code of Practice, more than 200 farmers from Tully to Cairns had been accredited to carry out their own on-farm tidal drain maintenance work.

“Many man made urban and agricultural drains that remain fully connected to tidal systems can provide important fish habitats, especially for juvenile fishes.

Fish habitats also include coastal waters and reefs, estuaries, freshwater waterways and also modified waterways,” she said.

“Fish habitats are protected under the Fisheries Act 1994 and the accreditation means the farmers are trained to carry out drainage work on the farm to enhance the water quality within these important habitat areas.”

Ms Dodds said the cane industry had been fully supportive of the code and were keen to embrace new farming practices to reduce the environmental impact of agricultural activities.

“Fish and fish habitats are the building blocks for commercial, recreational and traditional fishing, tourism and a range of other recreational activities,” she said.

“Poor urban and agricultural management practices may have a negative impact on water quality and lead to a degradation of fish habitats and ultimately the sustainability of fish stocks.

“The cane industry realises this and is being proactive in its response and is implementing solutions to ensure fish habitats and farming can happily coexist.”

Ms Dodds said it was important to continue to find new ways to manage the run off from agricultural and urban areas to help protect and enhance water quality and fish habitats leading to the long term sustainability of fisheries resources.



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Further information: Kylie Dodds +61 7 4035 0106
Media Officer: Liz Smith Ph: +61 7 3224 7757
Department of Primary Industries Media Unit
GPO Box 46 Brisbane Qld 4001. Fax +61 7 3239 0860
DPI Call Centre 8am-6pm weekdays on local call 13 25 23