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...RIVER AYR ALERT!!!!!!!
Himalayan Balsam was found on the lower River Ayr today. This is disappointing to say the least but not something that hasn’t been expected to occur at some point. I was spraying the few surviving Giant Hogweed plants on the Craigie stretch when I came across 4...Kilmarnock Water, CSO Replacement Project
I’ve just realised that I haven’t posted an update for the major engineering works that are underway on the Kilmarnock Water for some time. Fortunately I was in the town this evening to pick up my daughter and I had a quick look to see what progress had...Balsam Bash at Barr
Meryl organised a balsam bashing day at Barr and a few volunteers turned out today despite the weather. They made a huge difference at Changue House. Have a look at the Carrick InvasivesWeb page at https://www.ayrshireriverstrust.org/cisp/barr-balsam-bash-success/ or...Photo Gallery
River Map Prints
We have three fine art map prints available to buy.
