logging in or signing up Andrew Willis CRTP update Alohomora Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINTLite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 54 Category: Entertainment License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: January 03, 2008 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript Celtic Rivers Trust Partnership Irish Update: Celtic Rivers Trust Partnership Irish Update “Protecting and improving the ecology, fisheries and riparian wildlife of the Slaney Valley”Background to the CRTP project & Year One: Background to the CRTP project & Year One Desire for more active conservation role Private capital, Welsh and Irish partners Successful Interreg IIIa application SRT set up Aerial Survey, HWs 2005 on several tributariesUpdate since Sept 2005: Update since Sept 2005 Habitat improvement works 2006 Invasive plant survey Slaney Drive Brochure Young persons trip to Wales Casting classes with CFB Promotion of Catch and Release Information sharing visits to Wales and WRT Setup of Subcommittees Fundraising Foundation set-up Southeast SACs: Southeast SACsSlaney Catchment/SAC: Slaney Catchment/SAC Habitat Improvement Works 2006 Little Slaney: Habitat Improvement Works 2006 Little Slaney Problem Severe bank erosion Overgrazing Improved drainage Siltation of spawning beds and pools downstream Action Pine logs with xmas tree tops attached Fencing Promote REPS ‘In-Kind’ advice and man hours from CFB & ERFB Habitat Improvement Works 2006 Little Slaney cont. : Habitat Improvement Works 2006 Little Slaney cont. Habitat Improvement Works 2006 Carrigower: Habitat Improvement Works 2006 Carrigower Problem Slow water flow Excess weed growth Lack of good spawning beds Action Vortex weir creation Speeds up water flow Creates spawning beds Habitat Improvement Works 2006 Aghade Bridge: Habitat Improvement Works 2006 Aghade Bridge Problem Weir blocking access to important spawning tributary (river Douglas) Action Fish pass construction Water level raised Salmon spawned at the top of the pass 06/07 Habitat Improvement Works 2006 Aghade Bridge cont.: Habitat Improvement Works 2006 Aghade Bridge cont.Slaney Drive: Slaney Drive Series of minor roads along the Slaney Valley Brochure produced Sept ‘06 to increase public awareness Promote tourism in smaller villages / towns B&Bs, cultural sites, activities listed Distributed via Failte Ireland tourist offices, hotels etc. Invasive Plant Survey: Invasive Plant Survey Himalayan Balsam (Impatiens glandulifera) widespread on Slaney Riparian monoculture during summer months Threat to native plants Effect on insect life? Salmonid feeding? Dies back in winter Bank erosion Siltation SRT/CFB carried out river survey using GPS Wales Visit: Wales Visit Weekend visit to west Wales for young adults Fishing and fly-tying instruction Develop cross border relations Increase appreciation of river wildlife – future guardiansSummary: Summary Evolution of fishing club to environmental organisation with active conservation role Greater interest in the wider environmental issues, not just salmon Development of a River Trust – capable of engaging with national/regional bodies Increased public awareness The Future: The Future Tip of the iceberg SRT involvement in WFD (SERBD, abstraction) Continued partnership with fishery boards etc. Further engagement with farmers, businesses along the Valley Secure more funding for future projects Increased membership EU / National grants Slaney River FoundationSlide16: Thanks for listening! You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
Andrew Willis CRTP update Alohomora Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINTLite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 54 Category: Entertainment License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: January 03, 2008 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript Celtic Rivers Trust Partnership Irish Update: Celtic Rivers Trust Partnership Irish Update “Protecting and improving the ecology, fisheries and riparian wildlife of the Slaney Valley”Background to the CRTP project & Year One: Background to the CRTP project & Year One Desire for more active conservation role Private capital, Welsh and Irish partners Successful Interreg IIIa application SRT set up Aerial Survey, HWs 2005 on several tributariesUpdate since Sept 2005: Update since Sept 2005 Habitat improvement works 2006 Invasive plant survey Slaney Drive Brochure Young persons trip to Wales Casting classes with CFB Promotion of Catch and Release Information sharing visits to Wales and WRT Setup of Subcommittees Fundraising Foundation set-up Southeast SACs: Southeast SACsSlaney Catchment/SAC: Slaney Catchment/SAC Habitat Improvement Works 2006 Little Slaney: Habitat Improvement Works 2006 Little Slaney Problem Severe bank erosion Overgrazing Improved drainage Siltation of spawning beds and pools downstream Action Pine logs with xmas tree tops attached Fencing Promote REPS ‘In-Kind’ advice and man hours from CFB & ERFB Habitat Improvement Works 2006 Little Slaney cont. : Habitat Improvement Works 2006 Little Slaney cont. Habitat Improvement Works 2006 Carrigower: Habitat Improvement Works 2006 Carrigower Problem Slow water flow Excess weed growth Lack of good spawning beds Action Vortex weir creation Speeds up water flow Creates spawning beds Habitat Improvement Works 2006 Aghade Bridge: Habitat Improvement Works 2006 Aghade Bridge Problem Weir blocking access to important spawning tributary (river Douglas) Action Fish pass construction Water level raised Salmon spawned at the top of the pass 06/07 Habitat Improvement Works 2006 Aghade Bridge cont.: Habitat Improvement Works 2006 Aghade Bridge cont.Slaney Drive: Slaney Drive Series of minor roads along the Slaney Valley Brochure produced Sept ‘06 to increase public awareness Promote tourism in smaller villages / towns B&Bs, cultural sites, activities listed Distributed via Failte Ireland tourist offices, hotels etc. Invasive Plant Survey: Invasive Plant Survey Himalayan Balsam (Impatiens glandulifera) widespread on Slaney Riparian monoculture during summer months Threat to native plants Effect on insect life? Salmonid feeding? Dies back in winter Bank erosion Siltation SRT/CFB carried out river survey using GPS Wales Visit: Wales Visit Weekend visit to west Wales for young adults Fishing and fly-tying instruction Develop cross border relations Increase appreciation of river wildlife – future guardiansSummary: Summary Evolution of fishing club to environmental organisation with active conservation role Greater interest in the wider environmental issues, not just salmon Development of a River Trust – capable of engaging with national/regional bodies Increased public awareness The Future: The Future Tip of the iceberg SRT involvement in WFD (SERBD, abstraction) Continued partnership with fishery boards etc. Further engagement with farmers, businesses along the Valley Secure more funding for future projects Increased membership EU / National grants Slaney River FoundationSlide16: Thanks for listening!