Feasibility study for the development of fishing conservation areas
Fishing conservation areas will, through the project Feasibility study for the development of fishing conservation areas and fishing in Sundsvall and Timrå, develop plans for the development of individual fishing conservation associations as well as sport fishing clubs, forestry companies, and entrepreneurs managing fishing waters.
Purpose and Goals
The purpose of the project:
The purpose of the project is to develop fishing conservation areas and fishing in Sundsvall
and Timrå municipalities by conducting workshops with fishing conservation areas, creating a picture of the current situation, and setting a plan for future development.
The goal of the project:
The goal of the project is to conduct four workshops with representatives from the municipalities' fishing conservation areas and to produce a report summarizing the results from the workshops.
About the Project
The project consists of:
- Planning and implementation of 4 workshops
- Report writing
- Plan for future development
From the application
”The fishing conservation areas are an asset for the countryside that often creates great local engagement to develop
the community. They are driven by local residents who often have a high environmental commitment and many ideas on how to
make fishing and nature accessible to more.”
About the Project
Project Period
2026
Project Owner
Sundsvall municipality
Contact Person
Anders Erlandsson
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About Funding
Established Support Amount
198,920 kronor
Funding from Sundsvall municipality
98,920 kronor
Funding from the Agricultural Fund
100,000 kronor
Private funding
In addition to the above, the project estimates to contribute with voluntary engagement valued at 136,000 kronor.
LAG Board's Decision Justification
LAG decides to prioritize the project as it meets all basic requirements and achieves more than 300 points, which means that the project is assessed to contribute to the goals and efforts included in the implementation of the local development strategy for Leader Mittland Plus.
The applicant has described in their application that the project's benefits accrue to the countryside, follows the basic principles of the leader method regarding partnership, local anchoring, and local innovation, and through its results can contribute to the local strategy's Goal 2 of an attractive, sustainable, and inclusive living environment through sub-goal 2A to strengthen the attractiveness of our places to live, work, and visit and sub-goal 2G to make nature and culture more accessible.