Trees by Post

We had an unusual package delivered to the office yesterday and on opening, 30 alder tree saplings were revealed.  However there was no details to tell us who the sender is. We’d like to thank our anonymous donor for these trees. Earlier this year we received a...

Tarholm Sewage Outfall

While the Tarholm Sewage outfall on the lower River Ayr was a controversial and unwelcome addition to the river by many, plans were passed and the works went ahead this summer. Contractors recently completed the pipe track and the concrete outfall structure and ART...

Netherton Burn following Slurry spill

Several months have passed since Nethrton burn on the Doon was polluted with slurry when a valve and back up safety valve broke on a tank near the burn. This burn has long been a concern of ours as its been under producing for at least 10 years that we know of...

Useless weather for August

While anglers may well be reaping the benefit of a wet summer (where they can find fish), we at the Trust are struggling to complete the essential survey commitments we have. Unless it stops raining soon, I fear we may not complete our schedule on time if at all....