Boosting Biodiversity by planting wildflowers and sowing seeds
This mild extended autumn has really helped us with this years planting season. Back in March Trust Manager Helen was …
This mild extended autumn has really helped us with this years planting season. Back in March Trust Manager Helen was …
Family event enjoyed by dozens of families looked at the trials and tribulations of life on the riverbank
To give the river a much-needed health check, Charlotte worked with Forth River Trust in July to carry out an …
Two weeks ago our Conservation Officer Charlotte completed her ‘Introduction to Electrofishing’ training near Inverness run by the Ness District …
Wonderful photo of a mayfly emerging on the river this week by David Stevens. How much do you know about these fascinating creatures?
Regular readers will know that we work each year to tackle this toxic and invasive plant which loves to grow …
All the rakes, brushes & cutting tools have been given a huge work out over the last few months to …
While wading in the river the conservation team often notice masses of different mosses and liverworts that are blanketing the riverbank in layers. Species changing with the river levels, light, temperature, geology, and habitat. Winter is a great time to work on your Bryophytes Identification as other plants are still dormant allowing one to get a closer look at this wonderful micro world.
Volunteers Make Eel Ropes with Jack Wooton from Forth Rivers Trust
Volunteer Juliet shares her experiences of wild plants along the river in the Dells
While it might be a bit chilly to be hanging around watching for wildlife at this time of year, its …
As #COP26 draws to close we are thinking of how climate change will affect the Water of Leith in the …
The Water of Leith Conservation Trust works to conserve and enhance the river, its heritage and wildlife: The Trust promotes education and recreation through the Visitor Centre, and works with volunteers and community groups to deliver around 240 river clean-ups and habitat improvement tasks annually.