Culroy Burn
We were back electrofishing at the Culroy Burn in the Doon catchment today. Concerns have been raised about the level of siltation arising from this burn but more importantly following last years generally poor electrofishing results, I wanted to see how the spawning...Japanese Knotweed control now under way
Now that the Japanese Knotweed is in full flower, it is the best time to spray the plant. Spraying the plant with glyphosate once it is in flower allows the chemical to be drawn to the root system for maximum effect. As part of the CIRB project we have contractors out...CIRB Update / Balsam Bashing
Last week we had another two volunteers pass their PA6AW training course. John Muir and Alan Knox from Dalry Angling Club both passed without any problem and will now join a group of 22 other volunteers already trained by ART. Our training budget had now run out for...More about the monster Hogweed
It’s great having Alba to assist with our Invasive species research. The only trouble is that she keeps producing more and more data! Seriously, she is fantastic and a real asset. I’ve summarised some of her latest findings that I thought blog followers...Giant Hogweed…incredible roots
While we have spent the last 4 years controlling Giant Hogweed on the River Ayr, it is only now that we are starting to look closer at the plant itself. Last year we controlled a plot of land opposite Dobbies Garden Centre near Holmston. This land was very badly...Photo Gallery
River Map Prints
We have three fine art map prints available to buy.
