The Humber Management Scheme
The Humber Management Scheme (HMS) provides a coordinated approach for the management of the Humber Estuary European Marine Site (EMS). With support from both statutory and non-statutory organisations, actions are developed and delivered to bring the estuary into what is known as ‘favourable condition’.
The HMS action plan outlines the main actions which the partnership will undertake to meet the conservation objectives of the Humber EMS. We have also produced a summary document which provides background on the Humber Estuary and how it is managed:
As well as hosting the Humber Management Scheme, HNP also hosts the Humber Catchment Partnership. Catchment partnerships bring local knowledge and expertise, and are active in each of the 100+ Water Framework Directive catchments across England, including those cross-border with Wales. Numerous organisations and sectoral interests are involved with CaBA nationwide, including Environmental NGOs, Water Companies, Local Authorities, Government Agencies, Landowners, Angling Clubs, Farmer Representative Bodies, Academia and Local Businesses.
The aims of the HMS to meet ‘favourable conservation status’ as required by the Habitats Regulations fit well with the requirement under the Water Framework Directive for the Humber to reach ‘good ecological potential’. Many of the actions identified in the HMS action plan will meet the requirements of both pieces of legislation, including actions that cover issues and necessary measures such as habitat conservation for coastal squeeze, improving flood plain connectivity, awareness raising and carrying out data collection and research.
More information about the Catchment Based Approach (CaBA) can be found here: https://catchmentbasedapproach.org/
Our aim is to deliver the sustainable management of the Humber Estuary European Marine Site
To manage the estuary to meet the requirements of the conservation objectives.
To bring people and organisations together to deliver the sustainable management of the Humber Estuary EMS.
To raise awareness and educate stakeholders about the Humber Estuary EMS and increase participation in its management.
To identify information gaps and research requirements and to promote sharing and availability of data for the management of the Humber Estuary EMS.
To ensure a coordinated approach to the management of the estuary and its hinterlands including planning for the future in respect to the features of the Humber Estuary EMS.
To ensure the requirements of the Humber Catchment Management Plan are met.
In addition to the action plan, those with statutory duties, known as Relevant Authorities, undertake a great deal of management of activities for the protection of the Humber Estuary EMS.
Statutory duties deliver management to ensure that various activities taking place on and around the estuary, from shipping to flood protection, do not impact the protect habitats and species in the area.
A big thank you to all of our partners who have contributed to the production of the Humber Management Scheme documents
HERAG meets regularly to ensure the progress of the Humber Management Scheme action plan and to address any concerns raised in relation to the Humber EMS.
The Humber Estuary Relevant Authorities include:
