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The Conservation Volunteers and Fishery Board staff are on track to finish clearing Rhododendron from the banks of the River Orrin this winter.  In some areas chainsaws are being used by wherever possible a technique called ‘lever and mulch’ is being … Continue reading →

Salmon spawning is underway around the Cromarty Firth region.  Although the dark peat stained water makes counting redds difficult, salmon can be seen spawning in many shallows in upper and middle catchments.  At the lower end of many of our … Continue reading →

Bailiffs have been busy clearing debris jams to allow spawning access for salmon and trout.  Although fallen timber in rivers is generally good for fish habitat, in some cases large accumulations of debris, particularly after felling operations can block access … Continue reading →

As part of the Cromarty Firth Invasives project funded through RAFTS and the SEPA restoration fund, Japanese knotweed treatment continued into October.  This is the best time to treat knotweed, as the plants are preparing for winter dormancy they take … Continue reading →

The findings of research into the genetics of salmon populations in the Cromarty Firth region, which were carried out as part of the FASMOP programme, can be seen in the Cromarty Genetics Report in the Publications section.   The research shows … Continue reading →

Works are ongoing to restore the River Peffery and its sea trout stocks. This project is on a catchment wide scale and involves many partners including; SEPA, Forestry Commission, Highland Council, Moray Firth Sea Trout Project, Cromartie Estate, The Conservation Volunteers … Continue reading →