Tweed Invasives Project

The Tweed Invasives Project is a pioneering project that aims to implement the long-term, sustainable control of invasive species within the Tweed catchment and the successful re-establishment of native flora. The most notable species being addressed by the project include Giant Hogweed, Japanese Knotweed and Himalayan Balsam all of which pose a significant threat to the ecology and biodiversity of the region.

The project also provides advice to local farmers, landowners, residents and fishing interests regarding the best means of control and the appropriate type of native replanting. In addition to advice the project also offers practical support in the form of free Roundup (for spraying) for participants and access to native plants (of local provenance) for replanting. The project is the largest of its kind in the UK, covering the whole 3,000 square miles of the Tweed catchment.

Lead partner

Tweed Forum

Other partners

Natural England, Scottish Natural Heritage, Berwick Borough Council, Scottish Borders Council

Action plans that the project helps to deliver

Biodiversity Partnership Action Plan
Rivers and Streams Habitat Action Plan
Scottish Borders Rivers and Burns Habitat Action Plan

Start date

September 2002

End date

Ongoing

Funded by

Tweed Forum, Tubney Trust, Esmee Fairbairn Foundation and SITA Landfill Trust.

Who to contact for further information

Tim Barratt, Project Officer
tim@tweedforum.com
Telephone: 01896 849 723