The CAISIE (Control of Aquatic Invasive Species in Ireland) project have created a video of the work carried out through the duration of the project.
Follow the link below to see more:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1zQyRijhUU&feature=youtu.be
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Asian Clam survey on the River Barrow, January 2013.
The devastation caused by the Asian clam is enormous. In locations inhabited by Asian clam, no native fauna or flora are present. This short clip shows a glimpse of one area just below Saint Mullins, on the River Barrow.
It is extremely important that people take notice of [...]
This is the third CAISIE (Control of Aquatic Invasive Species and Restoration of Natural Communities in Ireland) Project Bulletin. In this issue we have updates on aquatic invasive species (AIS) control and some related research from our two project areas, Lough Corrib and the Grand Canal & Barrow Navigation. In addition, we outline some of [...]
Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) and fish parasites or diseases are readily transferred from one water body to another on diving gear, boats and protective clothing. These can be very damaging to resident fish stocks, the aquatic habitat and the general environment. In order to ensure that invasive species and fish diseases are not inadvertently transferred [...]
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16th June 2011
Background
Himalayan Balsam (Impatiens glandulifera) control operations were undertaken at a site near Carlow from the 7th to 10th June 2011. This invasive plant is currently spreading along the banks of the River Barrow (and many other Irish rivers). Impatiens glandulifera is a highly invasive annual weed, which has spread rapidly throughout the UK [...]
Cleaning and disinfection of equipment should be carried out before and after each fishing trip.
Disinfection for Anglers
All anglers are required to disinfect their nets and waders at the Supervisied Disinfection Facility for anglers, which is provided by the Trout Angling World Cup 2011 Committee and IFI at the car park at Cushlough, Lough Mask, before [...]
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Poster and leaflet for download
Boater Leaflet – Stop the spread of invasive species and harmful pathogens
Boater Poster – Stop the spread of invasive species and harmful pathogens
Poster and leaflet for download
Angler Leaflet – Stop the spread of invasive species and harmful pathogens
Angler poster – Stop the spread of invasive species and harmful pathogens
A power-point presentation on Novel Approaches to Controlling Invasive Species in Ireland, recently given at the Robson Meeting is now available online to download as a pdf.
Novel Approaches to Controlling Invasive Species in Ireland [.pdf, 4MB]
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Water primrose, Ludwigia grandiflora, has not yet been recorded in the wild but has been found in garden ponds and may be available from garden centres.
This invasive species can quickly establish itself in a water body and rapidly out-compete native vegetation to form dense stands which can obstruct boating and angling.
Dense stands can also cause [...]
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