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White butterbur is an invasive non-native species that is particularly prevalent across the North East of Scotland and causes serious environmental impacts along riparian corridors.  To determine the best method of plant removal, two trial sites have been created…

We've launched our new monthly ‘Wildlife Watcher’ feature, which will showcase some of the wonderful wildlife seen around Scotland’s rivers and burns.

We've been using wildlife cameras at riverside locations to help detect the presence of the invasive non-native American mink, which are…

We were delighted to be featured on BBC Scotland's flagship countryside programme Landward in November 2018. Dougie Vipond joined the team down on the banks of the River Spey to discuss the use of technology - drones - in the battle against invasive plant species. 

Watch a clip of the…

The Spey Fisheries Board and the Scottish Invasive Species Initiative have located hidden patches of the invasive non-native Giant hogweed and Japanese Knotweed plants, thanks to a high-tech drone flying over the River Spey.

The comprehensive aerial photography survey of the lower stretch…

Our first Scottish Invasive Species Initiative Newsletter is out now! 

You can read it here

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Sunday 25th November, 10am-12noon
Loch na Croic - near Tarvie

Discover the fascinating salmon trap and hatchery operation run by the Cromarty Firth Fisheries Board and Trust, learn about why it is in place, see wild Atlantic salmon close up and hear about their…