by Struan Candlish | Sep 16, 2025 | Conservation, Invasives
We were on the River Stinchar yesterday undertaking a control programme for Japanese knotweed. Annually the Board collects a levy from anglers/angling clubs and syndicates which is then used to facilitate management, projects and monitoring across the catchment to the...
by Struan Candlish | Jan 18, 2023 | Conservation, Electrofishing, General, Invasives
If you are a recent graduate and are looking to gain work experience working with rivers then we are offering a 6 month paid placement between April and September. Through the placement we are offering the opportunity to gain experience of fisheries management which...
by Struan Candlish | Feb 2, 2022 | Conservation, Electrofishing, Events, fishing, General, Invasives
Ayrshire Rivers Trust (ART), have secured funding for a 12-week paid trainee placement under the NatureScot’s Working with Rivers Programme. The trainee will receive practical on the job skills development, facilitated by both qualified Trust staff and external...
by Struan Candlish | Jul 27, 2021 | Conservation, Events, General, Invasives
Time: 9:30/10am – 12noon Where: Glengarnock in park to rear of football grounds. What: Hand pulling of Himalayan balsam, no experience necessary. Bring: Wellies or sturdy boots, water and long sleeved jumper/top. Gloves will be provided. The school holidays are no...
by Struan Candlish | Feb 11, 2021 | Conservation, Electrofishing, Events, fishing, General, Invasives
With Covid restrictions we’re all suffering from a bit of cabin fever! We’ve produced a short film detailing some of our work from last summer. In 2021 we aim to produce regular short films of our work and the project that we are involved in. Please...