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at Loch Duart is based on two hatcheries and our sea lochs/sites in Eddrachillies Bay which we farm in rotation.
The unique difference in our production methodology is that each sea loch is fallowed for a complete for year in every three. As in traditional rotation in land farming, one full year of fallowing allows natural cleansing and regeneration. This year-long fallowing policy, believed to be unique, is just part of a total husbandry approach which maximises the health and welfare of the fish and minimises environmental impact. The example below shows the fallowing system in practice in our three most northerly sites.
Other key aspects of the Loch Duart 'Best Practice' approach are:
The overall objective is to create as natural a life-cycle as possible and here the skill and experience of our people makes a major difference. Good husbandry requires attitude and dedication as well as sound techniques. Safety and conservation are also important at Loch Duart. High mooring specifications and nets which are replaced every two cycles minimise escapes and deter predators. We work closely with local estates and angling associations under an Area Management Agreement and catches of wild fish appear to be on the increase in some local rivers. Loch Duart signed the first Area Management Agreement to be completed in Scotland which has now been followed by many others. In short, we are doing everything that can be done for the welfare of the fish and to preserve the environment. This has consequences - our production level of 3600 tonnes p.a. is roughly half the full capacity of the Loch Duart sites possible under more intensive regimes. We believe low-volume high-quality production is the way of the future for the salmon industry - especially as consumer knowledge about food quality and animal welfare increases. LRQA ISO 14001 Recertification Dear all, I am pleased to be able to announce that Loch Duart has just passed its 3 year recertification for LRQA ISO 14001. The Sound of Harris is now included on the certificate We had zero non-compliances (major and minor) in both Sutherland and Uist. At the closing meeting particular mention was made of the requirement for continual improvement and how well this was being met in Loch Duart Scotland (the lice recapture being a highlight). The waste management and record keeping was commended. The CPAR system was given a mention in so much as it was obviously well embedded and utilised within the Loch Duart systems. Regards Mark Woods ISO 14001 The ISO 14001 reflects the fact that all organisations undertake activities that have an impact on the environment. It is awarded to organisations that demonstrate effective environmental management, compliance with legislation and total commitment to continuous improvement. We have always had a strong commitment to minimising our impact on the environment and achieving ISO 14001 demonstrates this commitment further. The internationally-recognised ISO 14001 standard provides a template for the three key targets of our Environmental Management System (EMS): 1) to prevent pollution. 2) to comply with all relevant environmental legislation. 3) to demonstrate continual environmental improvement. This was achieved by establishing an environmental policy with operational controls as well as by setting targets and objectives for environmental improvement.
Environmental Policy Statement Loch Duart Ltd (LDL) & Drumbeg Salmon Ltd (DSL), a subsidiary, are a salmon farming companies based in Scourie & Drumbeg, Sutherland. The farm comprises 9 sea sites, 2 hatcheries, a freshwater loch, 2 engineering workshop and offices. LDL/DSL produces 3600 tonnes of salmon per year and employs a seasonal maximum of 57 people across these sites. LDL/DSL recognises that in our day to day operations we impact on the environment. We have identified a series of significant aspects and are committed to reducing our effects on the environment through continual improvement and prevention of pollution. IN PARTICULAR WE SHALL:
WE INTEND TO REDUCE OUR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT THROUGH CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENTS IN:
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