Category: Conservation
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Written permission
The bailiffs have asked the Board to remind anglers that they must be able to provide written permission if asked when on the river. The Law states clearly that anyone fishing for salmon must carry written permission and produce it when requested by a warranted bailiff. Clubs may also require written permission to be produce…
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IBIS stocking conference Glasgow
Here’s a link to Youtube videos from all of the speakers at the IBIS stocking conference held in Glasgow a couple of years ago. We’ve added this link as there are always calls for increased hatchery operations as we see declines in wild salmon stocks here on the Ayr, across Ayrshire, the rest of Scotland and…
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Greenock Water erosion…
Here’s a link to a blog post that appears on Ayrshire Rivers Trust web page. The Trust are working to find green engineering solutions to the problems that are occurring on a fairly large scale. We will watch with interest any developments. It’s good to have the Trust’s expertise and enthusiasm for such works at…
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Himalayan balsam on the Lugar and Ayr
Until the last few years, the River Ayr catchment was the only system in Ayrshire free from Himalayan balsam. In 2013 Ayrshire Rivers Trust found 5 plants and pulled them in Ayr opposite the college. In 2014 ART found a single plant at Barskimming Bridge and it was pulled. Again last year ART found this invasive plant on the…
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Volunteers required to assist with bank stabilisation
in ConservationAyrshire Rivers Trust would like to stabilise some bank erosion at Nether Wellwood where the River Ayr walk and the banking are continuing to erode. We intend to do this using natural materials when they are available, including willow and brush wood faggots. To do this, we would appreciate help from anglers or anyone interested…
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Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment Committee Hearing on Motion to Annul Legislation
Here’s the link to the Rural Affairs Committee meeting that took place this morning after an motion to annul the proposed legislation on mandatory conservation measures for wild salmon. It explains the government’s position and response to many areas of concern raised by committee members and MSP’s. The motion was proposed by Alex Fergusson MSP.…
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Ayr and Lugar Season Clock
With effect from the 31st March 2016, the Scottish Government has passed legislation designed to conserve stocks that requires all salmon and grilse to be released in 2016. These conservation measures are supported by the Board and will be enforced. These conservation measures are in addition to previous legislation prohibiting the taking of salmon and…
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New Wild Fisheries Consultation Announced
Scottish Government yesterday launched another consultation on the Draft Wild Fisheries Strategy and the Draft Provisions for a Wild Fisheries (Scotland) Bill. These documents set out the governments plans for all species fishing in Scotland’s fresh water fisheries for the future. Have you say by reading and responding to these consultations….it’s not too late to…
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Slurry Pollution
On the 11th August, Whiteflat Farm near Catrine was responsible for releasing around 30,000 gallons of slurry into the bogged Burn and the River Ayr. This was an accidental release and the farmer reported the incident to SEPA, as did Ayrshire Rivers Trust who were alerted early that morning by concerned local anglers. Trust staff…