Fish habitat policies and guidelines
Policies
Fish habitat policies ensure the long-term protection and enhancement of marine plants and fish habitats along Queensland's coast.
FHMOP 001: Management and protection of marine plants and other tidal fish habitats (PDF, 583KB)
- Background information on the protection and management of marine plants and other tidal fish habitats.
- Assessment of development activities and management of related impacts.
- Mosquito or biting midge activities and approvals required.
FHMOP 004: Dredging, extraction and spoil disposal activities (PDF, 315KB)
- Procedures for the provision of comments and assessment of applications for commercial extraction, dredging and spoil disposal.
FHMOP 010: Tidal fish habitats, erosion control and beach replenishment (PDF, 523KB)
- Tidal erosion control structures and beach replenishment assessments procedures and advice.
Guidelines
While their use is not mandatory, these guidelines help direct planning, design and management efforts towards best management practices for fish habitats.
FHG 002: Restoration of fish habitats: Marine areas (PDF, 202KB)
- Methods for restoration or rehabilitation of disturbed or degraded marine areas for fisheries purposes, useful during the planning stages of restoration projects.
FHG 003: Fish habitat buffer zones (PDF, 242KB)
- Site-specific buffer zone requirements and advice on buffer functions and recommended buffer zone widths.
- Buffers minimise impacts on adjacent fish habitats and fisheries resources.
FHG 004: Mangrove nurseries: Construction, propagation and planting (PDF, 769KB)
- Technical information on design, construction and establishment of a mangrove nursery.
- Propagation techniques for selected mangrove species and the planting out of mangroves.
More information
Declared fish habitat areas (FHAs) and related policies are managed by the Department of Environment, Science and Innovation.
Contact us for more information about these policies and guidelines.