Statutory guidance
The South Dorset Marine Conservation Zone (Specified Area) Bottom Towed Fishing Gear Byelaw 2022
The South Dorset MCZ is located approximately 17.5 km south of St Albans Head.
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The byelaw was made by the Marine Management Organisation on 8 April 2022 and will come into force on 13 June 2022.
The purpose of the byelaw is to protect the South Dorset MCZ from the impacts of bottom towed fishing gear.
More information on the site from Joint Nature Conservation Committee.
A signed copy of the byelaw will be provided for inspection by emailing [email protected]