News
Success with Japanese Knotweed
AS part of the CIRB project we awarded a contract to control Japanese Knotweed on the River Irvine and I reported at the time that this control had been completed by early October 2012. The method used was spraying with roundup pro biactive 45o g/l when the plant was...
Our poor fish!
After a long day I thought it would be worth a quick visit to Nethermills Dams to see what birds were about. I fully expected a cormorant or two to be fishing at the dams but not this evening. There was however a heron, seagulls and a pair of goosanders. Gordon and I...
Biosecurity Reminder
While out looking at Giant Hogweed today, I was reminded how important it is to be careful when out and about. I had been checking on an area known to be infested with Giant Hogweed. We have been controlling Giant Hogweed in this area for a few years now but a dense...
CIRB update – Giant Hogweed Control
Giant Hogweed control is now under way with our contractors currently working on the lower River Ayr and Annick Water. Already the weather has held things back but contractors are keen to push on when conditions allow. As part of the CIRB project, we have awarded...
Slot Burn gets new bridge
I & H Borland have been busy repairing and replacing bridges for East Ayrshire Council since the floods of last summer. The Slot Burn at the top of the Ayr catchment has the highest accessible point for salmon in the system and the main Muirkirk/Strathaven road...
Auchendrane Weir
We made the most of the good weather today undertaking essential surveys that we had hoped to complete last year but couldn't due to the weather. Gillian and Helen headed to the Upper Doon surveying for Pearl Mussels while Gordon and I headed to Auchendrane to assess...
ART video clips on Youtube
I thought I'd add the links to videos we have on you tube. We will be adding these links to the download page on our site shortly but they are here just now. The web site is being updated and in the next few weeks will have a new appearance and improved editing to...
More Bailiffs pass their exams
I'm pleased to announce that another 6 new bailiffs will soon be out patrolling our rivers after passing the IFM Bailiff exams in March. Anyone interested in becoming a bailiff should contact their board, club or ART's office to arrange suitable training and exams. We...
Photo Gallery
River Map Prints
We have three fine art map prints available to buy.
