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Wildlife and conservation

Here you can find guidance and notes relating to wildlife and guides and information on managing your fisheries with good wildlife practice in mind.

Fisheries management, conservation and wildlife

Fisheries management has the potential to provide many practical conservation benefits. Most fisheries have some conservation value and this can be increased, both for fishing and wildlife, through simple management of habitats, fish stocks and the activities of the anglers themselves.

These pages, which are aimed at fisheries managers and others with an interest in balancing fisheries and wildlife interests, provide notes and guidance, much of which is taken from existing Environment Agency and partner organisation publications. These publications (which will have a reference in the text) should be available on request from our National Customer Contact Centre (0370 8506506).

  • Cormorants

    Find information and publications relating to cormorants including 'Cormorants - the facts' and 'Protecting your fishery from cormorants'.

  • Sawbills

    Here you can find information relating to sawbills including a leaflet about Goosanders and Mergansers produced by the Moran Committee and sponsored amongst others by the Environment Agency

  • Otters

    Find out about otters in the UK: their recovery, where they live, what they eat, and their impact on fish stocks.