Completed Projects
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Completed |
Description |
Report |
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2011 |
Carried out by University of Aberdeen / Aberdeen Centre for Environmental Sustainability, the report shows that the Moray Firth east coast bottlenose dolphin population adds at least £4m pa to the Scottish Economy. The report is available free to the public via the MFP and other partner websites. |
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2009 |
Worked with 10 coastal schools, in liaison with Eco-Schools officer, to help them achieve Bronze/ Silver Eco-School Awards. Work continues to support schools with talks, beach cleans etc. |
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2009 |
MFP was the lead partner undertaking the revision of the management guidelines for the MF SAC, dolphin and sandbank interest. |
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2009 |
Following the success of the Flotilla, a workshop was held in 2009 to teach traditional boat building and restoration skills to new generations. |
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2008 |
Focused on identifying sources of coastal litter and engaging with communities and businesses to reduce litter at source. Work continues through other projects. |
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2008 |
The “Moray Firth Trail Project” (2005 – 2008) was one of 26 partner areas from six countries in the international “North Sea Trail” Project, which promoted the development of coastal trails, provided information on access and sites of interest, and encouraged walking as part of a healthier lifestyle. |
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2007 |
As part of the Highland Year of Culture (2007), the MFP Flotilla of traditional boats sailed from Wick around the coasts to Portsoy to highlight the importance of the sea as a means of transport and communication and the importance of a healthy environment. |
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2008 |
The MFFAG was established by the Moray Firth Partnership to provide a neutral forum to discuss a range of issues affecting fishing in the Firth, from seals to fisheries stocks and windfarms. |
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MFP Members Leaflet |
2007 |
The Partnership produce an up to date informative members leaflet reflective of the new improved benefits both to the members and the Moray Firth as a result of their membership. |
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Adding Value to Local Produce |
2006 |
A ground-breaking conference that investigated opportunities to enhance and add value to the produce of the Moray Firth, including the consideration of a Moray Firth brand. |
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Dolphin Echo Newsletter |
2006 |
Funded by the BG group, the newsletter provides lively and current information about the Moray Firth’s dolphins |
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Hands across the Firth: The Moray Firth’s Coastal Heritage |
2006 |
An innovative Heritage Lottery Funded project that aimed to improve access to the Firths heritage and link heritage projects. Produced the audience Development Plan and a basket of heritage projects to be developed, the first of which is the gansey project. |
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Beatrice Offshore Windfarm Demonstration |
2005 |
The MFP set up a number of public and sectoral consultation meetings in 2004 - 2005 on behalf of Talisman regarding their planned pilot offshore wind farm development. |
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2005 |
This educational outreach project encouraged people to make small lifestyle changes that would, cumulatively, have a big impact on protecting the Firth and its wildlife. |
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2004 |
A project aimed at meeting the demand for better access to information about the Cromarty Firth and for a more positive and proactive approach to development in the area. |
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