Salmon and trout on the De Lank
TROUT in a tributary of the River Camel could receive special protection according to our research. We have been working with partners through the UK and EU-funded Water for Growth project to improve the situation for salmon and trout on the river since 2017. Two...
‘FIP’ing marvelous
This winter and spring, we have been delivering Fisheries Improvement Projects (FIP) funded by the Environment Agency on the lower River Carey and Deer tributaries of the Tamar. These enhancement works have included shade management, which helps to increase primary...
Working Hard Towards A Brighter Future For Salmon & Trout In The Tamar…
Thanks to John Frazer from Tamar Valley Vibe for writing the article below and sharing in the April publication. Far upstream from the most populated parts of the Tamar, vital conservation work is underway with implications and influencing factors extending far beyond...
New resource pack encourages young farmers to protect the environment
Our Preventing Plastic Pollution project partner, the Environment Agency, has created resources for the National Federation of Young Farmers’ Club (NFYFC) to help encourage further reductions in avoidable waste. Activity sheets, quizzes and general guidance, produced...
Community farm gets ‘dirty’ with WRT
PEOPLE have been getting their hands dirty with us at a community-owned farm near St Just as part of a food-related employment project. We joined Bosavern Community Farm on Tuesday 30 March to share soil health tips with students taking part in the farm’s Training and...
Anne Voss-Bark Memorial Award – apply now
Salmon and Trout Conservation is pleased to open applications for the 2021 Anne Voss-Bark Memorial Award, in conjunction with the Arundell Arms and Westcountry Rivers Trust. Who is the Anne Voss-Bark Award open to? The award is open to fisheries or aquatic students...