“CROFTING AND MARINE ACTIVITIES GO HAND IN HAND” SAYS CROFTING FEDERATION IN RESPONSE TO HPMA PROPOSALS

SCF has taken a firm stance against Scottish Government proposals to restrict almost all types of human activities in 10% of Scottish seas and have emphasised the importance of low-impact fishing and seaweed harvesting for crofters in coastal and island communities.

“Crofting is essentially a part-time activity with households relying on income derived in many cases from complementary marine-based employment in sectors such as fishing and aquaculture”, explained Donald MacKinnon, chair of the SCF. “The direct link between small-scale and low-impact activities on land and at sea, which often goes back generations, means that relocation will be very difficult for many crofters. A loss of local employment opportunities will, therefore, have a devastating impact on crofting and crofting communities. Read in full here.

Article by SCF

9 May 2023

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