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The Barbel Society: Research & Conservation Auction 2010
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Thanks again for all the support given by FM to our auction.
Just some of the detail on how funds are used follows:
The fund has raised over twenty thousand pounds to date, and the bulk of it has been spent or committed to a variety of projects which are intended to support barbel populations, the habitat in established barbel rivers, and research into the species.
Much of the habitat restoration work is also of benefit to other species of fish, and riverine wildlife.
Projects to date, funded wholly or in part, or that are in advanced planning stages, include:
:Restoration work on the River Teme, where bankside trees were coppiced and pollarded to skylight the river and encourage low level growth, Instream cover was also increased.
:Electro fishing and habitat surveys on the St Patricks Stream, where fish populations were monitored and habitat assessed, and options for enhancement outlined.
:Stocking of barbel into the River Dane in Cheshire.
:Stocking of barbel into the River Aire in Yorkshire.
:Stocking of 9000 barbel into the Dorset Stour, and associated habitat work; funding from BS, Environment Agency and local clubs contributed to an estimated project cost of over forty thousand pounds.
:Gravel improvement works on the Upper Thames and Loddon.
:Restoration projects on the Hampshire Avon.
:Scale reading of barbel in the Teme and Hampshire Avon, to assess age, growth rates and population structure.
Some habitat work by The Society has been used as examples of good practice in riverine management by Natural England.
The Society has very positive links with the Environment Agency, Natural England and Rivers Trusts .
Just some of the detail on how funds are used follows:
The fund has raised over twenty thousand pounds to date, and the bulk of it has been spent or committed to a variety of projects which are intended to support barbel populations, the habitat in established barbel rivers, and research into the species.
Much of the habitat restoration work is also of benefit to other species of fish, and riverine wildlife.
Projects to date, funded wholly or in part, or that are in advanced planning stages, include:
:Restoration work on the River Teme, where bankside trees were coppiced and pollarded to skylight the river and encourage low level growth, Instream cover was also increased.
:Electro fishing and habitat surveys on the St Patricks Stream, where fish populations were monitored and habitat assessed, and options for enhancement outlined.
:Stocking of barbel into the River Dane in Cheshire.
:Stocking of barbel into the River Aire in Yorkshire.
:Stocking of 9000 barbel into the Dorset Stour, and associated habitat work; funding from BS, Environment Agency and local clubs contributed to an estimated project cost of over forty thousand pounds.
:Gravel improvement works on the Upper Thames and Loddon.
:Restoration projects on the Hampshire Avon.
:Scale reading of barbel in the Teme and Hampshire Avon, to assess age, growth rates and population structure.
Some habitat work by The Society has been used as examples of good practice in riverine management by Natural England.
The Society has very positive links with the Environment Agency, Natural England and Rivers Trusts .
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Dear All,
I would like to follow up Fred's words and offer sincere thanks to Fishing Magic for its support.
The Research and Conservation side of the Barbel Society is headed up by Pete Reading and over the past five years he has done a brilliant job,bringing to fruition many of the ideals we hoped to achieve when the Society was formed fifteen years ago.
Not only that he is the Barbel Society Secretary as well, a busy and highly respected man.
We are intensely proud of our achievements in this area and with continued support we aim to become involved in habitat works on many other rivers.
If you feel you would like to help us out then join us and make an impact, the door is open to anyone who shares the same passion for barbel fishing and the river environment.
So thanks once again, and a Merry Christmas to you all.
Steve
I would like to follow up Fred's words and offer sincere thanks to Fishing Magic for its support.
The Research and Conservation side of the Barbel Society is headed up by Pete Reading and over the past five years he has done a brilliant job,bringing to fruition many of the ideals we hoped to achieve when the Society was formed fifteen years ago.
Not only that he is the Barbel Society Secretary as well, a busy and highly respected man.
We are intensely proud of our achievements in this area and with continued support we aim to become involved in habitat works on many other rivers.
If you feel you would like to help us out then join us and make an impact, the door is open to anyone who shares the same passion for barbel fishing and the river environment.
So thanks once again, and a Merry Christmas to you all.
Steve
Jeff Woodhouse
Moaning Marlow Meldrew
Is that what they call a 'Christmas Papal message'?
Well done and we're all pleased to help.
(Damn, I've got to catch some poor bloke a fish now. Puts an awful lot of pressure on.
)
Donors to The Barbel Society Events 2010
(The Barbel Society/Avon Roach Project day & The Research & Conservation auction)
A huge and grateful vote of thanks must go to all the contributors and donors of prizes to Barbel Society Research and Conservation fundraising this year. With their generous help, we have raised over seven thousand pounds for the Research and Conservation Fund, which will enable us to continue with research projects and habitat improvements on a number of rivers, all for the benefit of barbel and indeed all fish species and wildlife generally.
Climax Tackle, Sheffield
Steve Derby
Nutrabaits
Chris Holley
Wickersley Angling Centre, Sheffield
Leeda Tackle
Fred Crouch
Paul Garner
Terry Eustace, Gold Label Tackle
Korum UK
Martin James
Billy Clarke Tackle, Sheffield
Glyn Gomersall, Three Rivers Baits
Gary Knowles
Ringwood and District Angling Association
Christchurch Angling Club
Paul Seacole
Ade Kiddell
Gary Mills Engineering
Ultima UK
Rods and Reels Tackle, Hinckley
Dave Mason
Rob Swindells
Yum Yum Baits
Dave Steuart
Twyford and District Angling Club
Sonik Sports
David Seaman
Fish & Fly Ltd
Fishing Magic.com (Jeff Woodhouse)
MacDonald Compleat Angler Marlow
Chris Yates
Hugh Miles
Ringwood Tackle
Davis Tackle, Christchurch
Paul Cook
Medlar Press
Little Egret Press
Roseworld Productions Ltd
Southern Fisheries
Shimano UK
Bob Gibbs
Daiwa Sports UK
David Miller
Gerry Higham
Kevin Grozier
Graham Elliott
Darren Slavin
Steve Pope
Joe Mullinger
Dave Brown
(The Barbel Society/Avon Roach Project day & The Research & Conservation auction)
A huge and grateful vote of thanks must go to all the contributors and donors of prizes to Barbel Society Research and Conservation fundraising this year. With their generous help, we have raised over seven thousand pounds for the Research and Conservation Fund, which will enable us to continue with research projects and habitat improvements on a number of rivers, all for the benefit of barbel and indeed all fish species and wildlife generally.
Climax Tackle, Sheffield
Steve Derby
Nutrabaits
Chris Holley
Wickersley Angling Centre, Sheffield
Leeda Tackle
Fred Crouch
Paul Garner
Terry Eustace, Gold Label Tackle
Korum UK
Martin James
Billy Clarke Tackle, Sheffield
Glyn Gomersall, Three Rivers Baits
Gary Knowles
Ringwood and District Angling Association
Christchurch Angling Club
Paul Seacole
Ade Kiddell
Gary Mills Engineering
Ultima UK
Rods and Reels Tackle, Hinckley
Dave Mason
Rob Swindells
Yum Yum Baits
Dave Steuart
Twyford and District Angling Club
Sonik Sports
David Seaman
Fish & Fly Ltd
Fishing Magic.com (Jeff Woodhouse)
MacDonald Compleat Angler Marlow
Chris Yates
Hugh Miles
Ringwood Tackle
Davis Tackle, Christchurch
Paul Cook
Medlar Press
Little Egret Press
Roseworld Productions Ltd
Southern Fisheries
Shimano UK
Bob Gibbs
Daiwa Sports UK
David Miller
Gerry Higham
Kevin Grozier
Graham Elliott
Darren Slavin
Steve Pope
Joe Mullinger
Dave Brown
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