CIRB Project

CIRB Project

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This project will control and if possible eradicate four invasive alien riverbank plants: Giant Hogweed, Japanese Knotweed, Himalayan Balsam and Rhododendron. These form dense single-species stands and impact biodiversity. They also restrict access for fishing and recreation and reduce amenity values of adjacent parks and roadsides. In addition, the toxic sap of Giant Hogweed poses a health risk,

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School Of Biological Sciences, Queen's University Belfast
Belfast

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Lead Partner: Queen's University Belfast
Partners: Inland Fisheries Ireland, Rivers and Fisheries Trusts Scotland, University of Ulster, Argyll Fisheries Trust, Ayrshire Rivers Trust, Galloway Fisheries Trust and Tweed Forum