The board of Långå Fisheries Association started working on an environmental policy last fall and the work will be completed before the summer. It is about the Fisheries Association's basic action programs and instructions on handling and attitudes in nature- and environmental.

The nature of its assets and the landscape with its different environments is the basis of human existence, says Helge Jonsson, Chair in long FVOF. We call this asset the natural world because it is in it that the fish are found and the fishing takes place. For centuries, we in Lånå have realized the importance of fishing as a natural resource worthy of protection. At least the last three hundred years, we understand that preserving, protect and cultivate it. Without consuming. The setting we have than.

All human activity and our whole way of life affects the natural resources and the environment. Some are considered unavoidable and belong to a 'sensible and normal way of life' and are accepted for those reasons, but the consequences are always serious the impact and emissions to our environment. With the developed purification technologies reduce emissions and environmentally harmful substances are disposed of for recycling or storage. Then they end up not in the nature or in the oceans, but elsewhere. Some do not do it.

Development of technology, practices and activities designed to minimize environmental impact. Most we can influence ourselves by wiser and reduced consumption. With more knowledge, we understand the limitations we have to abide by, says Helge Jonsson, who has been involved in environmental issues since the late 1960s. Among other things, he participated in the preparations for the United Nations:s first environmental conference in Stockholm 1972 and remembers a conclusion he noted at the time: "Understanding of the economy stems from the knowledge of the availability of air, water and the return from ground ".

The natural environment, habitats, the actual living space in and around our waters is the basis of existence Långåfiskets. It is the decisive quality factor for that long FVOF can keep natural and healthy fish and to Långåfisket to offer natural experiences by an attractive fishing.

To decide whether an environmental policy includes a commitment to be implemented as long as it comes. A policy also implies a commitment that requires attention, care and more work, often with higher costs. The compound is prepared to take, says Helge Jonsson.

Our environmental policy is aimed directly at those of us who work to ensure that Långåfishing matches the natural conditions that must be preserved, managed and able to be used now and in the future. We don't come with any pointers, but we do want to suggest some advice where fishermen and visitors in Långå can contribute, if you yourself want. We will publish these here on the website, but first we want opinions and advice, which we receive at www.info@langafisket.se Welcome!

The topic will be taken up at the fisheries management area's annual meeting on 28 mars 2019.