Environmental

 

CFPA's Policy Statement 

“The Cromarty Firth Port Authority shall contribute to the long-term sustainable environmental development by minimising the emissions to air, land and water in all our operations and those under our control. The Port will work to protect designated conservation areas through monitoring and review of activities in the Port area.”

 

CFPA is totally committed to maintaining the environmental integrity of the Cromarty Firth including the safe disposal of waste, environmental management and education. The CFPA has within its jurisdiction various designated nature conservation sites as follows:

Location       Conservation Designation
Moray Firth       Special Area of Conservation (SAC)
Cromarty Firth       Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)
        National Nature Reserve
        Ramsar Site
        Special Protection Area (SPA)

 

Noted for:
  • The northern most concentration of Bottlenose Dolphins
  • Nigg Bay and Udale Bay provide habitat for migrating birds
  • Common seals haul-out area near Cromarty Bridge
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