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Established by statute, the Queen's Harbour Master is the harbour authority for the Dockyard Port of Plymouth. He is charged with protecting the Port in the national interest, such that the use by the Royal Navy and other defence interests is assured. Integral in this task is the operational and administrative management of the waters of the Port to the benefit of all users.

"We are working together through TECF to meet the aspirations of water users whilst protecting the Port."

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Associated British Ports operation within the Port of Plymouth is centred at Millbay Docks, which comprises a tidal basin with 13ha (hectares) of water situated within the impressive natural harbour known as Plymouth Sound. The port's good road communications, combined with an advantageous geographical position, ensure that it is well placed to continue to expand its trade with the continent.

"TECF for us, is a key tool to talk with other organisations and players within the Port of Plymouth."

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The council, in partnership with others, will seek to initiate clear, widely understood and accepted strategies that improve the quality of life of the resident population of South East Cornwall and are fair, effective, cost efficient and sustainable.

"Working through TECF, we continue to deliver water safety standards for the well being of those who undertake activities on or near the waters of the Tamar."

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The commission is the Statutory Authority for the Cattewater, having an obligation to conserve, and facilitate the safe use of, the harbour. In addition, the commission is, under the Pilotage Act 1987, the Competent Harbour Authority for the Port of Plymouth and is charged with assessing the need for pilotage and providing sufficient assets to cover the demand. This duty is carried out within a joined arrangement with the Ministry of Defence.

"TECF provides an effective mechanism by which the Commission can lease and communicate with other key stakeholders and organisations involved in the management and use of the Port of Plymouth."

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The County Council undertakes the statutory functions for strategic land use, minerals, waste and transportation planning and a wide range of environmental and economic programmes for the built and natural environment.

"Underpinning our role, the Tamar Estuaries Consultative Forum has been central in the delivery of benefits to both the estuary and local communities."

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The Countryside Agency is the statutory body working to conserve and enhance the countryside, to promote social equity and economic opportunity for the people who live there and to help everyone, wherever they live, to enjoy this national asset.

"TECF has delivered through the partnership, a number of high quality projects within the Tamar Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to the benefit of local people and visitors alike. Furthermore, the Forum stands as an invaluable conduit between interests within the urban centre and the rural areas of the Tamar."

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Devon County Council aspires to meet the present needs of people in Devon without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, to protect and enhance Devon's environment, whilst pledging commitment to lifelong learning, health and safety, communities and economic regeneration.

"The County Council recognises and supports the work of the TECF. In its position as "Estuaries Champion" in the Devon Biodiversity Action Plan, the County Council sees the continued partnership on the Tamar and associated estuaries as being important."

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The Devon Sea Fisheries Committee's primary role is the enforcement of European, national and local legislation in relation to the conservation of fish stocks. The Committee's jurisdiction and byelaw making powers extend from the coastline out to 6 miles. All of the Tamar Estuaries, including the western banks of the river are included in the Devon area under an arrangement with Cornwall County Council.

"Given our jurisdiction within the Tamar, TECF is key to the Committee working with others to ensure that the exploitation and development of the fisheries resource within the estuary is carried out at a sustainable level."

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Our vision is of this area being managed in a sustainable way, that balances the needs of all users with the needs of the environment. We look forward to a future where a healthy economy leads to biodiversity and the physical habitat for wildlife being enhanced, people's enjoyment and appreciation of the environment continuing to grow and pressures from human wants being satisfied in a sustainable way.

"The Environment Agency has successfully worked in partnership with others through the TECF in order to manage the Tamar estuary in a sustainable manner for the future."

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DEFRA has responsibility for setting the policy and regulatory framework within which fisheries are managed. The Sea Fisheries Inspectorate (SFI) is DEFRA's first point of contact concerning maritime activities including the fishing industry. Some of the main duties of the SFI include enforcement of UK and EU fisheries legislation, licensing of fishing vessels, consultative and advisory services to the industry and marine environment issues.

"Membership of the TECF gives DEFRA the opportunity to provide technical and advisory assistance and maintain liaison with other agencies and representatives to ensure the best interests of the Tamar estuary are catered for."

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Working with the people of Devon for a future where wildlife thrives and natural features are valued and enjoyed - that's the vision of the Natural England team for Devon!

"Working with our partners through TECF, we have developed an innovative approach for managing this internationally important marine site, in order to safeguard the natural assets of Plymouth Sound for future generations."

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Within Planning Services, Environmental Planning and Design has the objective of promoting sustainable development and environmental awareness, through encouraging protection, conservation and enhancement of the built and natural environment.

"Plymouth City Council is proud to be the host authority for the Tamar Estuaries Consultative Forum. The partnership is an invaluable cost-effective means of ensuring the long term stewardship of the City's coastal and estuarine resources."

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To conserve the distinctive landscape, biodiversity and cultural heritage of the South Hams for people to enjoy and to enable these assets to be sustained as part of the local economy for future generations.

"Our involvement in TECF enables the service to contribute towards Special Area of Conservation management and the co-ordination of action particularly where relevant to the District Authority area and offshore waters, including the Yealm Estuary and Wembury Marine Conservation Area."

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South West Water (SWW) Ltd provides water and sewerage services to the south west region, principally the counties of Devon and Cornwall but also parts of Somerset and Dorset. It is the statutory authority for the provision and treatment of the public water supply and the collection and treatment of liquid, solid and trade effluent wastes via the public sewerage system. South West Water Ltd is the company responsible for undertaking the above functions within the Tamar Estuary catchment in accordance with European and UK regulatory frameworks.

"The Tamar Estuaries Consultative Forum has been invaluable in enabling SWW to work in partnership with others towards common goals."

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The Sutton Harbour Company under the Sutton Harbour Acts and Orders 1847 to 1988 is responsible for navigation, quays, the Sutton Harbour Marina, the Fish Market, roadways and other developments within the Harbour. The Company also provides an extensive range of boatbuilding, repair and marine engineering services.

"The Company works in partnership with TECF members to achieve the key objectives outlined in the Tamar Estuary Management Plan which relate to the use and enjoyment of Sutton Harbour."

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Individuals, communities and businesses rely on careful planning policies and services. Similarly the special quality of the natural and built environment is greatly influenced by the planning system. One of the key aims of the planning service is to continue to protect and improve the special quality of the environment of West Devon.

"West Devon fully support the work of TECF. The Tamar Estuary Management Plan highlights the importance of partnership within the estuary and the rewards to be gained from this approach in terms of managing the candidate Special Area of Conservation and should be welcomed."