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... and other invasive species. A four-year project to treat and manage large tracts of invasive weeds in Ayrshire will realise an early adoption of the Coalition’s Big Society vision. Report by Tom James
diversity of flora and fauna; provide a recreational resource and represent a major contributor to the national economy. Any factors that threaten their viability is a cause of not only national but also international concern - one reason why Ayrshire Rivers Trust has attracted six- figure European Union funding for a four-year project that aims to tackle invasive weeds proliferating within its riparian areas and restore wildlife habitats for native species.
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work required is far-reaching and labour intensive, as it has to be undertaken on foot by contractors and volunteers armed with knapsack sprayers and stem injection equipment. Riparian environments are
ivers and lochs are one of Scotland’s greatest natural assets. They support a
species such as fresh water pearl mussels. And, of course, we are now regarded as a leading authority on Invasive Non Native Species - both plants and animals which all fall under the title of Biosecurity.” The River Irvine and its catchment in North Ayrshire has the second highest population densities of all the salmon rivers in Scotland.
The scale of the weed treatment
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particularly sensitive to chemical treatment because of the risk of polluting water courses, so a critical requirement of any treatment programme is that it is carried out by a workforce suitably qualified in spraying such areas. Ayrshire Rivers Trust was set up in 2000 with a remit to conserve riparian habitats and their delicate, complex ecological balance. “Our responsibilities include monitoring fish populations, advising district salmon fishery boards and consulting on hydro-electricity and wind farm developments,” says Project Manager, Stuart Brabbs. “We are the lead partner for
water voles within the Local Biodiversity Action Plan and deal with other rare and endangered
problems, be they water quality issues or habitat loss or damage,” adds Stuart. “In contrast, areas of low population density in the south of the region, such as the River Stinchar catchment, don’t suffer from pollution to the same extent, but have huge problems with invasive weeds due largely to the historic private estate structure that often still exists.” Since 2007, the Trust has researched the scale of weed infestation within its area and began control of invasive species along the upper reaches of the River Ayr. The award, last year, of a four-
year £300,000+ INTERREG (Inter- Regional Co-operation Programme) funded project through the Rural Regional Economic Development Fund, with match funding from Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), Landfill Community Funds and contributions from local authorities, extends such environment protection measures, covering weed treatment programmes, management strategies, research and data assimilation and processing. The project, ‘Controlling invasive priority non-native species and
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