Voluntary Marine Conservation Area
- Voluntary Marine Conservation Area
Voluntary Marine Conservation Area's (VMCA) are areas of coastline which are of particular wildlife and scientific value that enjoy a level of voluntary protection.
VMCAs are run by a range of organisations and steering groups and are often supported by community or volunteer groups. VMCA's often aim to promote the Seashore Code as a means for the public to treat the coastline with care.
The first VMCA to be set up was Purbeck, in Dorset in 1978.
List of VMCA's
* [http://www.helfordmarineconservation.co.uk/ Helford] - designated in 1987
*North Devon - established in 1994 and spans the coast from Combe Martin to Croyde. Is managed by Devon Wildlife Trust
*Purbeck - The first VMCA
*Wembury - Wembury Marine Centre
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