ALBAA Jervis Bay Marine Park Zoning Review 2008The zoning plan for Jervis Bay Marine Park (JBMP) is currently under review after five years of operation. Under this review process, ALBAA submitted a 30 page document to the JBMP Authority that is consistent with the Association’s core objectives. The submission highlighted Land Based Game (LBG) Anglers rights to maintain and protect the cultural and historical significance of their recreational activity within the JBMP, in a safe and sustainable manner. 
In summary, the ALBAA submission suggested the following zoning changes:
These suggested changes where supported through detailing the:
Jervis Bay is the “birthplace” of LBG Angling and is the “jewel in the crown” of the limited LBG Angling locations throughout Australia, being so unique that no replacements are available anywhere else in the world. LBG Anglers have a significant cultural and heritage value in Jervis Bay, spanning 50 years, with no other stakeholder being as detrimentally affected by the JBMP zoning plan.
LBG Anglers exclusively target highly migratory pelagic fish species. Studies from around the world detail that highly migratory species do not demonstrate any benefit from marine reserves and that catch rates of these species do not increase following the proclamation of a marine reserve.
Access for Land Based Anglers within the Park is severely limited by the location of Sanctuary Zone and de-facto closures imposed by the Department of Defence and Booderee NP management. A GIS project was constructed by ALBAA, estimating that of the 36 km of coastline, 33 % is sanctuary zone, 47 % is restricted access, resulting in only 20% being accessible. 59 LBG Angling locations were identified along the Jervis Bay coastline, with 48 of these sites currently being inaccessible, leaving only 19% open to angling opportunities.
ALBAA committed to the continuing implementation of the ‘Ledge Care’ Initiative in the JBMP to assist in the implementation of the Operational Plan. |
ALBAA called on the JBMP Authority to meet its responsibility to provide zoning for areas of cultural and historical significance, and suitable access to areas for sustainable uses. The Association continues to follow the developments of the review process and will make comment as deemed appropriate. ALBAA is also currently developing a plan to represent its members in the Booderee NP management plan review that is due to start later this year.
The ALBAA JBMP submission can be viewed at: ALBAA Jervis Bay Marine Park Zoning Review 2008
ALBAA Objectives
Our objectives are not just a prerequisite to form a club but are representative of the ideals we commit to as individuals and as a club
"These core values are what unite us."
a. To work together with relevant Government agencies so that access to Land Based Game fishing locations can be maintained for the quiet enjoyment of fishers throughout Australia
b. To foster and demonstrate an environmental conscience throughout Australia by adhering to a self-imposed code of conduct as well as the laws and regulations in each Australian state.
c. To facilitate the accreditation of Land Based Anglers Australia wide.
d. To mentor the young and less experienced to adopt the policies set down by the association for responsible, safe and ecologically sustainable fishing.
e. To recognise and respect the management authorities and traditional owners of the land, oceans and living resources in which fishers interact.
f. To provide ongoing support to environmental actions taken on a volunteer basis within the club.
g. To remain an impartial recreational fishery stakeholder group and agree to present fair, just and representative opinions of club members in order to achieve the above objectives. Our priorities are to be of service to all stakeholders in which we share common resources.
h. To promote safe and sustainable land based fishing within all state and commonwealth controlled lands.
Note: Where 'stakeholders' are defined as 'denoting a type of organisation or system in which all the members or participants are seen as having an interest in its success'.
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