BMP for Local Governments

Better Management Practices

:: BETTER MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (BMP) FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

It is clear from substantial worldwide experience that inappropriate and unplanned siting of farms has resulted in production failures, environmental degradation, land use conflicts and social injustice. Thus, it is imperative that, during establishment of farms, due consideration is given to the environment, ecologically sensitive habitats, other land use in the vicinity, and the sustainability of the shrimp farming operations themselves. Farms should be located according to national planning and legal frameworks in environmentally suitable locations, making efficient use of land and water resources and in ways that conserve biodiversity, ecologically sensitive habitats and ecosystem functions, recognizing other land uses, and that other people and species depend upon these same ecosystems. Correct and appropriate planning and siting is essential for a sustainable and economically successful production.

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