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Jurassic Fish FLAG

Official name: 
Rybacka Lokalna Grupa Działania ,,Jurajska Ryba”
Country:
Region: 
Code: 
PL233
Programming period: 
2014-2020

Area

The FLAG is located in the North-Eastern part of Silesia and most municipalities are part of the Polish Jurassic Highland. There are 35 fish farms, of which 12 are quite large (and have over 20 ha of fish ponds). Their main production is different kinds of trout and carp. The area is highly rural and the rivers, lakes and fish ponds play an important role not only economically, but also from the point of view of the environment (water retention) and bio-diversity.

The challenges include lack of alternative sources of income and insufficiently developed tourism infrastructure.

Type of area:
Sea Basins:
Protected areas: 

There are eight Natura 2000 areas with many vauable species of birds and plants.

Population
53 345
Surface area (km²)
1 101
Population density
49
Total employment in fisheries
100
Aquaculture: 
101

FLAG strategy

The FLAG intends to support beneficiaries from the fisheries sector in adding value to fisheries products by creating or developing innovative businesses. Tourism and other alternative activities will be promoted. The FLAG will encourage beneficiaries from the public and NGO sector to develop initiatives that would valorise the fisheries heritage and build on the natural and cultural assets of the area.

Objective: 
Adding value, creating jobs, and promoting innovation along the fisheries chain
Priority: 
2
% of the budget allocated: 
12%
Supporting diversification
5
38%
Enhancing and capitalising on the environmental assets
3
18%
Promoting social wellbeing and cultural heritage
4
30%
Strengthening the role of fisheries communities in local development
1
2%

Funding

Total public budget allocated to the FLAG for 2014-2020: 
2 000 000
  • EMFF: 
    1 700 000
  • MS co-financing: 
    300 000
  • Sources of co-funding: 

    National

Project examples

  • Promoting good practices in creating opportunities in tourism
  • Educational projects for fishermen, including fish processing and cooperation with public services

Calls for proposals

The calls for projects will be announced twice a year. Information is available on the FLAG website: www.rlgd.przyrow.pl

Expertise & cooperation

The FLAG does not yet have experience, as it is a new organisation. It is interested in good practices in developing tourism (looking for a partner in transnational cooperation) and in the exchange of experience on training for fishermen (inter-territorial cooperation, with eight FLAGs from southern Poland).

Budget envisaged for cooperation: 
100000.00

Partnership

Accountable body: 
Rybacka Lokalna Grupa Działania ,,Jurajska Ryba”
Members of the partnership: 

The nine municipalities forming the FLAG represent the public sector. There are several businesses, including an agribusiness cooperative and the fish farms, as well as the Polish Anglers’ Association. There are several NGOs including a hunting association, as well as other individuals.

Number of individuals/organisations in partnership/general assembly: 
74
% of fisheries actors: 
40%
% of public authorities and other: 
13%
% of other (non-fisheries) private / NGO sector actors: 
47%
Number of individuals on main decision-making body/board: 
15
% of public actors: 
27%
Number of contracted staff in FLAG: 
2,50

Visuals

Map

FLAG Contacts

Rybacka Lokalna Grupa Działania ,,Jurajska Ryba”
 
ul. Częstochowska 7
42-248 Przyrów
Poland
FLAG President:
Mr. Robert Nowak
FLAG Manager:
Ms. Elżbieta Ślęzak-Zawadzka
Phone:
+48 690 333 735
Languages:
  • Polish (Mother tongue)
  • English
Publication date: 
08/09/2017
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