Thanet Coastal Codes Voluntary codes for coastal users ● Seashore Code ● Horse Riding ● Dog Walking ● Powercraft Activities ● Wind-powered Activities ● Shellfish Harvesting and Fixed Netting ● Shore Angling ● Bait Digging and Collecting ● Field Trips ople for coastal wildlife h pe wit ing T work hanet Coast Project … Thanet Coastal Codes What’s it all for? The North East Kent coast is a valued open space The codes aim to: used by many people for recreational activities. It • Avoid unintentional harm to the marine and is also highly valued for its plants, animals and bird life. birds. Local people agreed that a series of • Encourage responsible use of the coast. voluntary codes could help safeguard wildlife, • Keep everyone safe. while allowing locals and visitors to enjoy their coastal activities. Comments If you would like to comment on any of the codes, Making the Codes please forward these to the Thanet Coast Project so Representatives of each activity worked with the that they can be considered when the codes are next Thanet Coast Project to write the codes, which were reviewed. By working together, we can all help to make first produced in November 2002. The first review has ‘shore’ the North East Kent Coast coast is a better resulted in this update in 2005. Although the codes place to enjoy. are voluntary, individuals and clubs are encouraged to support and review them from time to time. The Thanet Coast Project codes will also be checked to see if they are working. c/o Thanet District Council PO Box 9, Cecil Street, Margate CT9 1XZ 01843 577672
[email protected] www.thanetcoast.org.uk 2 Seashore Code for all coastal users To be used with the code for your activity Stay safe • Check tide times to avoid being cut off from the shore and tell someone where you’re going.