Nigel Mortimer

South Devon AONB Estuaries Partnership Salcombe Harbour & Kingsbridge Estuary Marine Biosecurity Plan 2017- 2020 This local estuary biosecurity plan has been produced by the South Devon AONB Estuaries Partnership, the local relevant authorities, organisations, owners, users and community of the Salcombe Harbour & Kingsbridge Estuary with support from Robin Payne and Sarah Brown from C2W. Non-Native Species (NNS) are those that have been transported outside their natural range by human activity. This may be the deliberate movement of a species, for aquaculture for example, but more frequently the accidental transport of species as ‘hitchhikers’ such as those attached to the hulls of vessels. When a NNS grows rapidly and starts to upset our environment, economy, health and the way we live they are often referred to as Invasive Non-Native Species. Whether a NNS becomes invasive or not is unpredictable and all pose some threat – in this document all are referred to as NNS. Biosecurity means taking steps to ensure that good practices are in place to minimise the risk of spreading non-native species. A good biosecurity routine is essential, even where invasive non-natives are not yet thought to be present. No single business or sector has been targeted in this plan, as everyone has a vested interest and role to play in successful biosecurity. All actions within the plan are undertaken on a voluntary basis. Download the Biosecurity plan here.