https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=CLDC1 2026-04-07T15:36:39Z User contributions MediaWiki 1.39.7 https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Pearls_in_Peril_LIFE%2B_GB_Project_-_Afon_Eden&diff=37504 2016-09-30T13:14:53Z

<p>CLDC1: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Draft<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=52.870387736383165, -3.926912784445449<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Project web site url=https://www.pearlsinperil.org.uk/<br /> |Themes=Fisheries, Habitat and biodiversity, Hydromorphology, Monitoring, Water quality<br /> |Country=Wales<br /> |Main contact forename=Jackie<br /> |Main contact surname=Webley<br /> |Main contact id=Pearlsinperil<br /> |Contact organisation=Scottish Natural Heritage<br /> |Contact organisation url=http://www.snh.gov.uk/protecting-scotlands-nature/protected-species/life-projects/pearls-in-peril/<br /> |Partner organisations=Natural Resources Wales, Snowdonia National Park Authority, North and Mid Wales Trunk Road Agency,<br /> |Name of parent multi-site project=Case_study:Pearls in Peril LIFE project<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=Piplogo.png<br /> |Picture description=Pearls in Peril project logo<br /> |Project summary=The Afon Eden is located in north Wales and is a relatively unmodified river, mainly upland in character, of approximately 10km length. The Afon Eden supports the largest population of pearl mussels in Wales. Farming and forestry have been and continue to be the main activities in the catchment. Pressures affecting the Afon Eden population include diffuse pollution from agriculture, forestry, and highway sources. NRW currently describe the Afon Eden as unfavourable.<br /> <br /> Pearls in Peril has restored 2.4km of in-stream habitat including gravel seeding to create fish spawning habitat and the placement of boulders from historic bank protection to re-instate river bed substrate and create habitat for freshwater mussels. To address diffuse pollution from forestry activities, the project removed 2ha of conifer regeneration, blocked 12km of forestry drains, fenced 4.5km to prevent livestock access and constructed 11 settlement ponds. This work is restoring 54ha of the Brynteg forestry block to wet woodland and blanket bog and is reducing the levels of diffuse pollution entering the Afon Eden.<br /> <br /> The project is currently working to replace two fords with bridges. The fords are heavily used by vehicles, are a source of silt and present a pollution risk to the Eden. Pearls in Peril is also working closely with project partners, North and Mid Wales Trunk Road Agency, to install drainage interceptors at strategic locations that will collect runoff from the A470 carriageway and thus improve water quality in the Eden.<br /> |Monitoring surveys and results=Extensive monitoring work has been completed and reported. The monitoring work includes sonde analysis, water quality spot sampling, redox, macroinvertebrates, diatoms, fish and freshwater pearl mussel survey.<br /> <br /> Redox results show a clear trend towards improved dissolved oxygen content in the substrates adjacent to and downstream of the Brynteg forestry block, indicating conservation measures at this site are having immediate positive results. Glochidial surveys indicated that trout are the preferred host fish as part of the freshwater pearl mussel lifecycle. However, electro-fishing also indicated that trout were the least abundant fish in the Afon Eden. As such, conservation measures that improve the status of the trout population would also be beneficial for freshwater pearl mussel. The on-going monitoring on the Eden has helped to focus the conservation work the project has implemented.<br /> |Lessons learn=Monitoring undertaken at the beginning of a project, before any physical works are implemented, is very important. This approach on the Afon Eden resulted in changes to the delivery of some project actions. Early monitoring to gather baseline information allowed the project team to focus the planning and implementation of practical conservation work at priority locations (e.g. strategic siting of settlement ponds and creating new fish spawning areas specifically suited to trout).<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=WEB6 Afon-Eden FWPM-Habitat IMG-20140915-00082.jpg<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Afon Eden Catchment view.jpg<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment}}<br /> {{Site}}<br /> {{Project background}}<br /> {{Motivations}}<br /> {{Measures}}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Case study documents<br /> |File name=Pearls in Peril Afon Eden Project Sample of Photos 2013 - 2015.pdf<br /> }}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

CLDC1 https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=File:Afon_Eden_Catchment_view.jpg&diff=37503 2016-09-30T13:14:49Z

<p>CLDC1: Afon Eden Catchment</p> <hr /> <div>Afon Eden Catchment</div>

CLDC1 https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Pearls_in_Peril_LIFE%2B_GB_Project_-_Afon_Eden&diff=37502 2016-09-30T13:10:06Z

<p>CLDC1: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Draft<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=52.870387736383165, -3.926912784445449<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Project web site url=https://www.pearlsinperil.org.uk/<br /> |Themes=Fisheries, Habitat and biodiversity, Hydromorphology, Monitoring, Water quality<br /> |Country=Wales<br /> |Main contact forename=Jackie<br /> |Main contact surname=Webley<br /> |Main contact id=Pearlsinperil<br /> |Contact organisation=Scottish Natural Heritage<br /> |Contact organisation url=http://www.snh.gov.uk/protecting-scotlands-nature/protected-species/life-projects/pearls-in-peril/<br /> |Partner organisations=Natural Resources Wales, Snowdonia National Park Authority, North and Mid Wales Trunk Road Agency,<br /> |Name of parent multi-site project=Case_study:Pearls in Peril LIFE project<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=Piplogo.png<br /> |Picture description=Pearls in Peril project logo<br /> |Project summary=The Afon Eden is located in north Wales and is a relatively unmodified river, mainly upland in character, of approximately 10km length. The Afon Eden supports the largest population of pearl mussels in Wales. Farming and forestry have been and continue to be the main activities in the catchment. Pressures affecting the Afon Eden population include diffuse pollution from agriculture, forestry, and highway sources. NRW currently describe the Afon Eden as unfavourable.<br /> <br /> Pearls in Peril has restored 2.4km of in-stream habitat including gravel seeding to create fish spawning habitat and the placement of boulders from historic bank protection to re-instate river bed substrate and create habitat for freshwater mussels. To address diffuse pollution from forestry activities, the project removed 2ha of conifer regeneration, blocked 12km of forestry drains, fenced 4.5km to prevent livestock access and constructed 11 settlement ponds. This work is restoring 54ha of the Brynteg forestry block to wet woodland and blanket bog and is reducing the levels of diffuse pollution entering the Afon Eden.<br /> <br /> The project is currently working to replace two fords with bridges. The fords are heavily used by vehicles, are a source of silt and present a pollution risk to the Eden. Pearls in Peril is also working closely with project partners, North and Mid Wales Trunk Road Agency, to install drainage interceptors at strategic locations that will collect runoff from the A470 carriageway and thus improve water quality in the Eden.<br /> |Monitoring surveys and results=Extensive monitoring work has been completed and reported. The monitoring work includes sonde analysis, water quality spot sampling, redox, macroinvertebrates, diatoms, fish and freshwater pearl mussel survey.<br /> <br /> Redox results show a clear trend towards improved dissolved oxygen content in the substrates adjacent to and downstream of the Brynteg forestry block, indicating conservation measures at this site are having immediate positive results. Glochidial surveys indicated that trout are the preferred host fish as part of the freshwater pearl mussel lifecycle. However, electro-fishing also indicated that trout were the least abundant fish in the Afon Eden. As such, conservation measures that improve the status of the trout population would also be beneficial for freshwater pearl mussel. The on-going monitoring on the Eden has helped to focus the conservation work the project has implemented.<br /> |Lessons learn=Monitoring undertaken at the beginning of a project, before any physical works are implemented, is very important. This approach on the Afon Eden resulted in changes to the delivery of some project actions. Early monitoring to gather baseline information allowed the project team to focus the planning and implementation of practical conservation work at priority locations (e.g. strategic siting of settlement ponds and creating new fish spawning areas specifically suited to trout).<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=WEB6 Afon-Eden FWPM-Habitat IMG-20140915-00082.jpg<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment}}<br /> {{Site}}<br /> {{Project background}}<br /> {{Motivations}}<br /> {{Measures}}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Case study documents<br /> |File name=Pearls in Peril Afon Eden Project Sample of Photos 2013 - 2015.pdf<br /> }}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

CLDC1 https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Pearls_in_Peril_LIFE%2B_GB_Project_-_Afon_Eden&diff=37501 2016-09-30T13:09:46Z

<p>CLDC1: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Draft<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=52.870387736383165, -3.926912784445449<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Project web site url=https://www.pearlsinperil.org.uk/<br /> |Themes=Fisheries, Habitat and biodiversity, Hydromorphology, Monitoring, Water quality<br /> |Country=Wales<br /> |Main contact forename=Jackie<br /> |Main contact surname=Webley<br /> |Main contact id=Pearlsinperil<br /> |Contact organisation=Scottish Natural Heritage<br /> |Contact organisation url=http://www.snh.gov.uk/protecting-scotlands-nature/protected-species/life-projects/pearls-in-peril/<br /> |Partner organisations=Natural Resources Wales, Snowdonia National Park Authority, North and Mid Wales Trunk Road Agency,<br /> |Name of parent multi-site project=Case_study:Pearls in Peril LIFE project<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=Piplogo.png<br /> |Picture description=Afon Eden Catchment<br /> |Project summary=The Afon Eden is located in north Wales and is a relatively unmodified river, mainly upland in character, of approximately 10km length. The Afon Eden supports the largest population of pearl mussels in Wales. Farming and forestry have been and continue to be the main activities in the catchment. Pressures affecting the Afon Eden population include diffuse pollution from agriculture, forestry, and highway sources. NRW currently describe the Afon Eden as unfavourable.<br /> <br /> Pearls in Peril has restored 2.4km of in-stream habitat including gravel seeding to create fish spawning habitat and the placement of boulders from historic bank protection to re-instate river bed substrate and create habitat for freshwater mussels. To address diffuse pollution from forestry activities, the project removed 2ha of conifer regeneration, blocked 12km of forestry drains, fenced 4.5km to prevent livestock access and constructed 11 settlement ponds. This work is restoring 54ha of the Brynteg forestry block to wet woodland and blanket bog and is reducing the levels of diffuse pollution entering the Afon Eden.<br /> <br /> The project is currently working to replace two fords with bridges. The fords are heavily used by vehicles, are a source of silt and present a pollution risk to the Eden. Pearls in Peril is also working closely with project partners, North and Mid Wales Trunk Road Agency, to install drainage interceptors at strategic locations that will collect runoff from the A470 carriageway and thus improve water quality in the Eden.<br /> |Monitoring surveys and results=Extensive monitoring work has been completed and reported. The monitoring work includes sonde analysis, water quality spot sampling, redox, macroinvertebrates, diatoms, fish and freshwater pearl mussel survey.<br /> <br /> Redox results show a clear trend towards improved dissolved oxygen content in the substrates adjacent to and downstream of the Brynteg forestry block, indicating conservation measures at this site are having immediate positive results. Glochidial surveys indicated that trout are the preferred host fish as part of the freshwater pearl mussel lifecycle. However, electro-fishing also indicated that trout were the least abundant fish in the Afon Eden. As such, conservation measures that improve the status of the trout population would also be beneficial for freshwater pearl mussel. The on-going monitoring on the Eden has helped to focus the conservation work the project has implemented.<br /> |Lessons learn=Monitoring undertaken at the beginning of a project, before any physical works are implemented, is very important. This approach on the Afon Eden resulted in changes to the delivery of some project actions. Early monitoring to gather baseline information allowed the project team to focus the planning and implementation of practical conservation work at priority locations (e.g. strategic siting of settlement ponds and creating new fish spawning areas specifically suited to trout).<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=WEB6 Afon-Eden FWPM-Habitat IMG-20140915-00082.jpg<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment}}<br /> {{Site}}<br /> {{Project background}}<br /> {{Motivations}}<br /> {{Measures}}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Case study documents<br /> |File name=Pearls in Peril Afon Eden Project Sample of Photos 2013 - 2015.pdf<br /> }}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

CLDC1 https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=File:Piplogo.png&diff=37500 2016-09-30T13:09:40Z

<p>CLDC1: CLDC1 uploaded a new version of &amp;quot;File:Piplogo.png&amp;quot;: Pearls in Peril project logo</p> <hr /> <div>Pearls in Peril logo</div>

CLDC1 https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Pearls_in_Peril_LIFE%2B_GB_Project_-_Afon_Eden&diff=37499 2016-09-30T13:08:14Z

<p>CLDC1: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Draft<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=52.870387736383165, -3.926912784445449<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Project web site url=https://www.pearlsinperil.org.uk/<br /> |Themes=Fisheries, Habitat and biodiversity, Hydromorphology, Monitoring, Water quality<br /> |Country=Wales<br /> |Main contact forename=Jackie<br /> |Main contact surname=Webley<br /> |Main contact id=Pearlsinperil<br /> |Contact organisation=Scottish Natural Heritage<br /> |Contact organisation url=http://www.snh.gov.uk/protecting-scotlands-nature/protected-species/life-projects/pearls-in-peril/<br /> |Partner organisations=Natural Resources Wales, Snowdonia National Park Authority, North and Mid Wales Trunk Road Agency,<br /> |Name of parent multi-site project=Case_study:Pearls in Peril LIFE project<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=Wales Afon Eden Catchment view.jpg<br /> |Picture description=Afon Eden Catchment<br /> |Project summary=The Afon Eden is located in north Wales and is a relatively unmodified river, mainly upland in character, of approximately 10km length. The Afon Eden supports the largest population of pearl mussels in Wales. Farming and forestry have been and continue to be the main activities in the catchment. Pressures affecting the Afon Eden population include diffuse pollution from agriculture, forestry, and highway sources. NRW currently describe the Afon Eden as unfavourable.<br /> <br /> Pearls in Peril has restored 2.4km of in-stream habitat including gravel seeding to create fish spawning habitat and the placement of boulders from historic bank protection to re-instate river bed substrate and create habitat for freshwater mussels. To address diffuse pollution from forestry activities, the project removed 2ha of conifer regeneration, blocked 12km of forestry drains, fenced 4.5km to prevent livestock access and constructed 11 settlement ponds. This work is restoring 54ha of the Brynteg forestry block to wet woodland and blanket bog and is reducing the levels of diffuse pollution entering the Afon Eden.<br /> <br /> The project is currently working to replace two fords with bridges. The fords are heavily used by vehicles, are a source of silt and present a pollution risk to the Eden. Pearls in Peril is also working closely with project partners, North and Mid Wales Trunk Road Agency, to install drainage interceptors at strategic locations that will collect runoff from the A470 carriageway and thus improve water quality in the Eden.<br /> |Monitoring surveys and results=Extensive monitoring work has been completed and reported. The monitoring work includes sonde analysis, water quality spot sampling, redox, macroinvertebrates, diatoms, fish and freshwater pearl mussel survey.<br /> <br /> Redox results show a clear trend towards improved dissolved oxygen content in the substrates adjacent to and downstream of the Brynteg forestry block, indicating conservation measures at this site are having immediate positive results. Glochidial surveys indicated that trout are the preferred host fish as part of the freshwater pearl mussel lifecycle. However, electro-fishing also indicated that trout were the least abundant fish in the Afon Eden. As such, conservation measures that improve the status of the trout population would also be beneficial for freshwater pearl mussel. The on-going monitoring on the Eden has helped to focus the conservation work the project has implemented.<br /> |Lessons learn=Monitoring undertaken at the beginning of a project, before any physical works are implemented, is very important. This approach on the Afon Eden resulted in changes to the delivery of some project actions. Early monitoring to gather baseline information allowed the project team to focus the planning and implementation of practical conservation work at priority locations (e.g. strategic siting of settlement ponds and creating new fish spawning areas specifically suited to trout).<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=WEB6 Afon-Eden FWPM-Habitat IMG-20140915-00082.jpg<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment}}<br /> {{Site}}<br /> {{Project background}}<br /> {{Motivations}}<br /> {{Measures}}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Case study documents<br /> |File name=Pearls in Peril Afon Eden Project Sample of Photos 2013 - 2015.pdf<br /> }}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

CLDC1 https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=File:WEB6_Afon-Eden_FWPM-Habitat_IMG-20140915-00082.jpg&diff=37498 2016-09-30T13:08:07Z

<p>CLDC1: Afon Eden FWPM habitat</p> <hr /> <div>Afon Eden FWPM habitat</div>

CLDC1 https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Pearls_in_Peril_LIFE%2B_GB_Project_-_River_Dee&diff=37497 2016-09-30T11:44:14Z

<p>CLDC1: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Draft<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=57.048166762686776, -2.5061531069513876<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Project web site url=https://www.pearlsinperil.org.uk/<br /> |Themes=Fisheries, Habitat and biodiversity, Hydromorphology, Water quality<br /> |Country=Scotland<br /> |Main contact forename=Jackie<br /> |Main contact surname=Webley<br /> |Main contact id=Pearlsinperil<br /> |Contact organisation=Scottish Natural Heritage<br /> |Contact organisation url=http://www.snh.gov.uk/protecting-scotlands-nature/protected-species/life-projects/pearls-in-peril/<br /> |Partner organisations=Dee District Salmon Fishery Board, Dee Catchment Partnership, Cairngorms National Park, Forestry Commission Scotland, Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)<br /> |Name of parent multi-site project=Case_study:Pearls in Peril LIFE project<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=Piplogo.png<br /> |Picture description=Pearls in Peril project logo<br /> |Project summary=‘Pearls in Peril’ is a UK-wide project to safeguard the future of the freshwater pearl mussel. The River Dee is designated as a Special Area of Conservation with internationally important populations of freshwater pearl mussel and Atlantic salmon. It is presently assessed as being in ‘unfavourable’ condition by Scottish Natural Heritage. The project has identified sections of the River Dee at Banchory, Aboyne, Sluie/Commonty and Braemar (Mar Lodge)where in-stream restoration has been undertaken. With a further site at Slugain, Braemar to be completed in 2016.<br /> <br /> The River Dee at Banchory, Aboyne and Sluie/Commonty is characterised by numerous 'croys' (wedge shaped structures extending from the bank into the river channel that are constructed of boulders removed from the river bed). The croys were mostly built during the 1990's and their purpose was to improve conditions for Salmon fishing. However, the croys did not have the desired effects and in addition to damaging the riverbed habitat when they were built, they also resulted in scour and changes to substrate composition. Pearls in Peril has removed a total of 27 croys and re-distributed the boulders back into the river channel.<br /> <br /> This work has restored approximately 18,000m2 of river bed habitat. The removal of the croys, in particular the larger paired croys, creates more natural channel hydraulics and sediment transport. Re-placement of the boulders from the croys on the bed has covered approximately 25% of the main sub-reach and will benefit freshwater pearl mussels through stabilising the bed substrate and creating hydraulic refugia. Boulder placement also provides these benefits and improves habitat for juvenile salmon.<br /> <br /> The Car Bank, Braemar - In 1984 the embankment was constructed with a range of materials including local spruce trees, railway sleepers, corrugated iron, approx. 30 old cars, large quantities of concrete, rocks and boulders. Corrugated iron facing was used so that ice would be less likely to become pinned up against the embankment. Pearls in Peril has undertaken controlled removal of the waste materials and re-profiled 90m of bank thus re-connecting the River Dee with its flood plain and restoring natural process that will improve habitat for freshwater pearl mussels and salmonids.<br /> |Monitoring surveys and results=Monitoring work is on going and being completed by the Dee District Salmon Fishery Board and the James Hutton Institute (fixed point photography)<br /> |Lessons learn=During the procurement process for the physical in stream works, it would have been beneficial to provide contractors with templates of the information required to allow them to meet the mandatory requirements more easily.<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Upper Dee Tree Enclosures.jpg<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Dee Surveying 0.jpg<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Dee Croy-removal.jpg<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment}}<br /> {{Site}}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Project started=2012/09/03<br /> }}<br /> {{Motivations<br /> |Specific mitigation=To safeguard the future of the most important pearl mussel populations in Great Britain<br /> |Biological quality elements=FWPM and salmonid abundance<br /> |Physico-chemical quality elements=water quality<br /> }}<br /> {{Measures}}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{Biological quality element table row<br /> |Element=Invertebrates: Abundance<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=No<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> }}<br /> {{Biological quality element table row<br /> |Element=Fish: Abundance<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=No<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> }}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality element table row<br /> |Element=Oxygen balance<br /> |Monitored before=No<br /> |Monitored after=No<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=No<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> }}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Case study documents<br /> |File name=River Dee PIP Restoration sites 2015.pdf<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study documents<br /> |File name=16 01 25 Car bank, River Dee before and after photos CREDIT Steve Addy at James Hutton Institute.pdf<br /> }}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

CLDC1 https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=File:Dee_Croy-removal.jpg&diff=37496 2016-09-30T11:44:01Z

<p>CLDC1: Croy removal at the River Dee c) PiP</p> <hr /> <div>Croy removal at the River Dee c) PiP</div>

CLDC1 https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Pearls_in_Peril_LIFE%2B_GB_Project_-_River_Dee&diff=37495 2016-09-30T11:43:07Z

<p>CLDC1: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Draft<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=57.048166762686776, -2.5061531069513876<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Project web site url=https://www.pearlsinperil.org.uk/<br /> |Themes=Fisheries, Habitat and biodiversity, Hydromorphology, Water quality<br /> |Country=Scotland<br /> |Main contact forename=Jackie<br /> |Main contact surname=Webley<br /> |Main contact id=Pearlsinperil<br /> |Contact organisation=Scottish Natural Heritage<br /> |Contact organisation url=http://www.snh.gov.uk/protecting-scotlands-nature/protected-species/life-projects/pearls-in-peril/<br /> |Partner organisations=Dee District Salmon Fishery Board, Dee Catchment Partnership, Cairngorms National Park, Forestry Commission Scotland, Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)<br /> |Name of parent multi-site project=Case_study:Pearls in Peril LIFE project<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=Piplogo.png<br /> |Picture description=Pearls in Peril project logo<br /> |Project summary=‘Pearls in Peril’ is a UK-wide project to safeguard the future of the freshwater pearl mussel. The River Dee is designated as a Special Area of Conservation with internationally important populations of freshwater pearl mussel and Atlantic salmon. It is presently assessed as being in ‘unfavourable’ condition by Scottish Natural Heritage. The project has identified sections of the River Dee at Banchory, Aboyne, Sluie/Commonty and Braemar (Mar Lodge)where in-stream restoration has been undertaken. With a further site at Slugain, Braemar to be completed in 2016.<br /> <br /> The River Dee at Banchory, Aboyne and Sluie/Commonty is characterised by numerous 'croys' (wedge shaped structures extending from the bank into the river channel that are constructed of boulders removed from the river bed). The croys were mostly built during the 1990's and their purpose was to improve conditions for Salmon fishing. However, the croys did not have the desired effects and in addition to damaging the riverbed habitat when they were built, they also resulted in scour and changes to substrate composition. Pearls in Peril has removed a total of 27 croys and re-distributed the boulders back into the river channel.<br /> <br /> This work has restored approximately 18,000m2 of river bed habitat. The removal of the croys, in particular the larger paired croys, creates more natural channel hydraulics and sediment transport. Re-placement of the boulders from the croys on the bed has covered approximately 25% of the main sub-reach and will benefit freshwater pearl mussels through stabilising the bed substrate and creating hydraulic refugia. Boulder placement also provides these benefits and improves habitat for juvenile salmon.<br /> <br /> The Car Bank, Braemar - In 1984 the embankment was constructed with a range of materials including local spruce trees, railway sleepers, corrugated iron, approx. 30 old cars, large quantities of concrete, rocks and boulders. Corrugated iron facing was used so that ice would be less likely to become pinned up against the embankment. Pearls in Peril has undertaken controlled removal of the waste materials and re-profiled 90m of bank thus re-connecting the River Dee with its flood plain and restoring natural process that will improve habitat for freshwater pearl mussels and salmonids.<br /> |Monitoring surveys and results=Monitoring work is on going and being completed by the Dee District Salmon Fishery Board and the James Hutton Institute (fixed point photography)<br /> |Lessons learn=During the procurement process for the physical in stream works, it would have been beneficial to provide contractors with templates of the information required to allow them to meet the mandatory requirements more easily.<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Upper Dee Tree Enclosures.jpg<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Dee Surveying 0.jpg<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment}}<br /> {{Site}}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Project started=2012/09/03<br /> }}<br /> {{Motivations<br /> |Specific mitigation=To safeguard the future of the most important pearl mussel populations in Great Britain<br /> |Biological quality elements=FWPM and salmonid abundance<br /> |Physico-chemical quality elements=water quality<br /> }}<br /> {{Measures}}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{Biological quality element table row<br /> |Element=Invertebrates: Abundance<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=No<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> }}<br /> {{Biological quality element table row<br /> |Element=Fish: Abundance<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=No<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> }}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality element table row<br /> |Element=Oxygen balance<br /> |Monitored before=No<br /> |Monitored after=No<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=No<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> }}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Case study documents<br /> |File name=River Dee PIP Restoration sites 2015.pdf<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study documents<br /> |File name=16 01 25 Car bank, River Dee before and after photos CREDIT Steve Addy at James Hutton Institute.pdf<br /> }}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

CLDC1 https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=File:Dee_Surveying_0.jpg&diff=37494 2016-09-30T11:43:01Z

<p>CLDC1: Surveying on the River Dee</p> <hr /> <div>Surveying on the River Dee</div>

CLDC1 https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Pearls_in_Peril_LIFE%2B_GB_Project_-_River_Dee&diff=37493 2016-09-30T11:41:47Z

<p>CLDC1: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Draft<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=57.048166762686776, -2.5061531069513876<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Project web site url=https://www.pearlsinperil.org.uk/<br /> |Themes=Fisheries, Habitat and biodiversity, Hydromorphology, Water quality<br /> |Country=Scotland<br /> |Main contact forename=Jackie<br /> |Main contact surname=Webley<br /> |Main contact id=Pearlsinperil<br /> |Contact organisation=Scottish Natural Heritage<br /> |Contact organisation url=http://www.snh.gov.uk/protecting-scotlands-nature/protected-species/life-projects/pearls-in-peril/<br /> |Partner organisations=Dee District Salmon Fishery Board, Dee Catchment Partnership, Cairngorms National Park, Forestry Commission Scotland, Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)<br /> |Name of parent multi-site project=Case_study:Pearls in Peril LIFE project<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=Piplogo.png<br /> |Picture description=Pearls in Peril project logo<br /> |Project summary=‘Pearls in Peril’ is a UK-wide project to safeguard the future of the freshwater pearl mussel. The River Dee is designated as a Special Area of Conservation with internationally important populations of freshwater pearl mussel and Atlantic salmon. It is presently assessed as being in ‘unfavourable’ condition by Scottish Natural Heritage. The project has identified sections of the River Dee at Banchory, Aboyne, Sluie/Commonty and Braemar (Mar Lodge)where in-stream restoration has been undertaken. With a further site at Slugain, Braemar to be completed in 2016.<br /> <br /> The River Dee at Banchory, Aboyne and Sluie/Commonty is characterised by numerous 'croys' (wedge shaped structures extending from the bank into the river channel that are constructed of boulders removed from the river bed). The croys were mostly built during the 1990's and their purpose was to improve conditions for Salmon fishing. However, the croys did not have the desired effects and in addition to damaging the riverbed habitat when they were built, they also resulted in scour and changes to substrate composition. Pearls in Peril has removed a total of 27 croys and re-distributed the boulders back into the river channel.<br /> <br /> This work has restored approximately 18,000m2 of river bed habitat. The removal of the croys, in particular the larger paired croys, creates more natural channel hydraulics and sediment transport. Re-placement of the boulders from the croys on the bed has covered approximately 25% of the main sub-reach and will benefit freshwater pearl mussels through stabilising the bed substrate and creating hydraulic refugia. Boulder placement also provides these benefits and improves habitat for juvenile salmon.<br /> <br /> The Car Bank, Braemar - In 1984 the embankment was constructed with a range of materials including local spruce trees, railway sleepers, corrugated iron, approx. 30 old cars, large quantities of concrete, rocks and boulders. Corrugated iron facing was used so that ice would be less likely to become pinned up against the embankment. Pearls in Peril has undertaken controlled removal of the waste materials and re-profiled 90m of bank thus re-connecting the River Dee with its flood plain and restoring natural process that will improve habitat for freshwater pearl mussels and salmonids.<br /> |Monitoring surveys and results=Monitoring work is on going and being completed by the Dee District Salmon Fishery Board and the James Hutton Institute (fixed point photography)<br /> |Lessons learn=During the procurement process for the physical in stream works, it would have been beneficial to provide contractors with templates of the information required to allow them to meet the mandatory requirements more easily.<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Upper Dee Tree Enclosures.jpg<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment}}<br /> {{Site}}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Project started=2012/09/03<br /> }}<br /> {{Motivations<br /> |Specific mitigation=To safeguard the future of the most important pearl mussel populations in Great Britain<br /> |Biological quality elements=FWPM and salmonid abundance<br /> |Physico-chemical quality elements=water quality<br /> }}<br /> {{Measures}}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{Biological quality element table row<br /> |Element=Invertebrates: Abundance<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=No<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> }}<br /> {{Biological quality element table row<br /> |Element=Fish: Abundance<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=No<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> }}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality element table row<br /> |Element=Oxygen balance<br /> |Monitored before=No<br /> |Monitored after=No<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=No<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> }}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Case study documents<br /> |File name=River Dee PIP Restoration sites 2015.pdf<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study documents<br /> |File name=16 01 25 Car bank, River Dee before and after photos CREDIT Steve Addy at James Hutton Institute.pdf<br /> }}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

CLDC1 https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=File:Upper_Dee_Tree_Enclosures.jpg&diff=37492 2016-09-30T11:41:41Z

<p>CLDC1: Upper Dee tree enclosures c) PiP</p> <hr /> <div>Upper Dee tree enclosures c) PiP</div>

CLDC1 https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=File:Piplogo.png&diff=37485 2016-09-30T11:21:53Z

<p>CLDC1: CLDC1 uploaded a new version of &amp;quot;File:Piplogo.png&amp;quot;: Pearls in Peril project logo</p> <hr /> <div>Pearls in Peril logo</div>

CLDC1 https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Pearls_in_Peril_LIFE%2B_GB_Project_-_River_Naver&diff=37484 2016-09-30T11:03:33Z

<p>CLDC1: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Draft<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=58.388141937673176, -4.198081966023892<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Themes=Habitat and biodiversity<br /> |Country=Scotland<br /> |Main contact forename=Danielle<br /> |Main contact surname=Casey<br /> |Main contact id=CLDC1<br /> |Contact organisation=Scottish Natural Heritage<br /> |Contact organisation url=www.snh.gov.uk<br /> |Name of parent multi-site project=Case_study:Pearls in Peril LIFE project<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=Piplogo.png<br /> |Picture description=Pearls in Peril project logo<br /> |Project summary=What’s important about PIP?<br /> <br /> Great Britain contains a significant quantity of the known breeding populations of freshwater pearl mussel in Europe. The PIP Project has crucial implications for the whole of the EU. Without this project, it is likely that mussel populations in Britain will continue to decline with possible extinction in many rivers. Given the importance of the British populations in a European and global context, their loss would have a catastrophic impact on the overall survival of the freshwater pearl mussel in Europe.<br /> <br /> It is essential that we work together to improve our water courses to give this amazing animal a chance of survival. This ancient and internationally protected species cleans our rivers and can live for over 100 years. Improving watercourses not only helps freshwater pearl mussel, it also benefits the whole river ecosystem. PIP will raise awareness of the issues and work with local communities, landowners and managers to make changes that will safeguard the future of the freshwater pearl mussel.<br /> <br /> Who we are……<br /> <br /> ‘Pearls in Peril’ (PIP) is a UK wide LIFE nature project with 22 partners working together to restore river habitats benefiting freshwater pearl mussel and salmonids (salmon and trout). The project was approved by LIFE in September 2012 and will run until September 2016. A total of 48 actions will be delivered across 21 rivers designated as Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) for freshwater pearl mussel.<br /> <br /> What are our aims.....<br /> <br /> The freshwater pearl mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera) is declining dramatically throughout its range and is under grave threat within Great Britain. Mussel populations have been affected by multiple issues, including wildlife crime, habitat degradation and declining water quality. This project will help to safeguard the future of the most important pearl mussel populations in Great Britain by tackling these threats and implementing best practice conservation methods. The project has the following aims:<br /> <br /> 1. To RESTORE the habitat of freshwater pearl mussels and salmonids in selected river catchments within Great Britain.<br /> <br /> 2. To SECURE the long term survival of existing freshwater pearl mussel populations and prevent their further degradation.<br /> <br /> 3. To COMMUNICATE with local, national and international audiences to raise awareness of freshwater pearl mussel conservation issues.<br /> <br /> What are we doing to RESTORE habitat......<br /> <br /> We are promoting and facilitating the use of suitable agri-environment schemes by land managers and are using these schemes to implement riparian tree planting and the fencing of river banks to improve bank stability and reduce silt input to the water course.<br /> <br /> Sites have been identified for in stream restoration that will most benefit pearl mussels and salmonids (Atlantic salmon and trout). This involves seeding river beds with gravel and removing artificial river structures such as croys and weirs to reinstate river bed habitat for juvenile mussels and fish.<br /> <br /> In areas where commercial forestry takes place, and which was planted prior to the use of current good practice guidance, silt run-off can cause significant damage to potential freshwater pearl mussel and salmonid habitat. Riparian tree planting using native broadleaves will occur and man-made drainage ditches will be blocked to reduce silt and nutrient run-off and improve water quality.<br /> <br /> Some catchments have high levels of silt and nutrient enriched water draining off the slopes into the river. A series of strategically positioned ponds and wetlands will be created to intercept enriched run-off before it reaches the river to improve water quality.<br /> <br /> How do we SECURE the long term survival of freshwater pearl mussel.......<br /> <br /> A seasonal Riverwatcher is employed to develop a ‘riverwatcher’ scheme in selected catchments within Scotland where illegal pearl fishing and unauthorised river works are still a threat. The scheme will raise awareness of the threats to the freshwater pearl mussel and will undertake coordinated action to prevent and report illegal activity.<br /> <br /> In some rivers pearl mussel populations are too small for natural recovery to be guaranteed. The PIP project is collecting mussel larvae (glochidia) and introducing the larvae onto the gills of young salmon and trout (encystment) to mimic the natural lifecycle of the mussel and increase the juvenile freshwater pearl mussel population.<br /> <br /> What tools are being used to COMMUNICATE........<br /> <br /> To promote awareness of the freshwater pearl mussel amongst the younger generation an educational programme 'Pearls in the Classroom' is being delivered across selected catchments. This will also help to deliver the objective of securing populations by encouraging local families to recognise the damage that illegal activities can cause.<br /> <br /> A range of dissemination events will take place throughout the project. These will focus on different audiences and will raise awareness of the actions taken during the project and how they can be applied more widely.<br /> <br /> It will include the delivery of presentations, seminars and interpretation material and the organising of a final project conference.<br /> <br /> Monitoring work is being implemented to ensure the project delivers its expected results as well as adequately monitors the project impacts. Monitoring will include:<br /> •water quality;<br /> •habitat;<br /> •freshwater pearl mussels;<br /> •host salmonids; and<br /> •levels of uptake and implementation of habitat restoration measures.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> LIFE Administrative data:<br /> <br /> Project reference LIFE11 NAT/UK/000383<br /> Duration 03-SEP-2012 to 02-SEP -2016<br /> Total budget 4,617,398.00 €<br /> EU contribution 2,293,990.00 €<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment}}<br /> {{Site}}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Project started=2012/09/03<br /> }}<br /> {{Motivations<br /> |Specific mitigation=To safeguard the future of the most important pearl mussel populations in Great Britain<br /> |Biological quality elements=FWPM and salmonid abundance<br /> |Physico-chemical quality elements=water quality<br /> }}<br /> {{Measures}}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{Biological quality element table row<br /> |Element=Invertebrates: Abundance<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=No<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> }}<br /> {{Biological quality element table row<br /> |Element=Fish: Abundance<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=No<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> }}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality element table row<br /> |Element=Oxygen balance<br /> |Monitored before=No<br /> |Monitored after=No<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=No<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> }}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

CLDC1 https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Pearls_in_Peril_LIFE%2B_GB_Project_-_River_Oykel&diff=37483 2016-09-30T11:03:04Z

<p>CLDC1: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Draft<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=58.04498469487471, -4.859814262599684<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Themes=Habitat and biodiversity<br /> |Country=Scotland<br /> |Main contact forename=Danielle<br /> |Main contact surname=Casey<br /> |Main contact id=CLDC1<br /> |Contact organisation=Scottish Natural Heritage<br /> |Contact organisation url=www.snh.gov.uk<br /> |Name of parent multi-site project=Case_study:Pearls in Peril LIFE project<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=Piplogo.png<br /> |Picture description=Pearls in Peril project logo<br /> |Project summary=What’s important about PIP?<br /> <br /> Great Britain contains a significant quantity of the known breeding populations of freshwater pearl mussel in Europe. The PIP Project has crucial implications for the whole of the EU. Without this project, it is likely that mussel populations in Britain will continue to decline with possible extinction in many rivers. Given the importance of the British populations in a European and global context, their loss would have a catastrophic impact on the overall survival of the freshwater pearl mussel in Europe.<br /> <br /> It is essential that we work together to improve our water courses to give this amazing animal a chance of survival. This ancient and internationally protected species cleans our rivers and can live for over 100 years. Improving watercourses not only helps freshwater pearl mussel, it also benefits the whole river ecosystem. PIP will raise awareness of the issues and work with local communities, landowners and managers to make changes that will safeguard the future of the freshwater pearl mussel.<br /> <br /> Who we are……<br /> <br /> ‘Pearls in Peril’ (PIP) is a UK wide LIFE nature project with 22 partners working together to restore river habitats benefiting freshwater pearl mussel and salmonids (salmon and trout). The project was approved by LIFE in September 2012 and will run until September 2016. A total of 48 actions will be delivered across 21 rivers designated as Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) for freshwater pearl mussel.<br /> <br /> What are our aims.....<br /> <br /> The freshwater pearl mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera) is declining dramatically throughout its range and is under grave threat within Great Britain. Mussel populations have been affected by multiple issues, including wildlife crime, habitat degradation and declining water quality. This project will help to safeguard the future of the most important pearl mussel populations in Great Britain by tackling these threats and implementing best practice conservation methods. The project has the following aims:<br /> <br /> 1. To RESTORE the habitat of freshwater pearl mussels and salmonids in selected river catchments within Great Britain.<br /> <br /> 2. To SECURE the long term survival of existing freshwater pearl mussel populations and prevent their further degradation.<br /> <br /> 3. To COMMUNICATE with local, national and international audiences to raise awareness of freshwater pearl mussel conservation issues.<br /> <br /> What are we doing to RESTORE habitat......<br /> <br /> We are promoting and facilitating the use of suitable agri-environment schemes by land managers and are using these schemes to implement riparian tree planting and the fencing of river banks to improve bank stability and reduce silt input to the water course.<br /> <br /> Sites have been identified for in stream restoration that will most benefit pearl mussels and salmonids (Atlantic salmon and trout). This involves seeding river beds with gravel and removing artificial river structures such as croys and weirs to reinstate river bed habitat for juvenile mussels and fish.<br /> <br /> In areas where commercial forestry takes place, and which was planted prior to the use of current good practice guidance, silt run-off can cause significant damage to potential freshwater pearl mussel and salmonid habitat. Riparian tree planting using native broadleaves will occur and man-made drainage ditches will be blocked to reduce silt and nutrient run-off and improve water quality.<br /> <br /> Some catchments have high levels of silt and nutrient enriched water draining off the slopes into the river. A series of strategically positioned ponds and wetlands will be created to intercept enriched run-off before it reaches the river to improve water quality.<br /> <br /> How do we SECURE the long term survival of freshwater pearl mussel.......<br /> <br /> A seasonal Riverwatcher is employed to develop a ‘riverwatcher’ scheme in selected catchments within Scotland where illegal pearl fishing and unauthorised river works are still a threat. The scheme will raise awareness of the threats to the freshwater pearl mussel and will undertake coordinated action to prevent and report illegal activity.<br /> <br /> In some rivers pearl mussel populations are too small for natural recovery to be guaranteed. The PIP project is collecting mussel larvae (glochidia) and introducing the larvae onto the gills of young salmon and trout (encystment) to mimic the natural lifecycle of the mussel and increase the juvenile freshwater pearl mussel population.<br /> <br /> What tools are being used to COMMUNICATE........<br /> <br /> To promote awareness of the freshwater pearl mussel amongst the younger generation an educational programme 'Pearls in the Classroom' is being delivered across selected catchments. This will also help to deliver the objective of securing populations by encouraging local families to recognise the damage that illegal activities can cause.<br /> <br /> A range of dissemination events will take place throughout the project. These will focus on different audiences and will raise awareness of the actions taken during the project and how they can be applied more widely.<br /> <br /> It will include the delivery of presentations, seminars and interpretation material and the organising of a final project conference.<br /> <br /> Monitoring work is being implemented to ensure the project delivers its expected results as well as adequately monitors the project impacts. Monitoring will include:<br /> •water quality;<br /> •habitat;<br /> •freshwater pearl mussels;<br /> •host salmonids; and<br /> •levels of uptake and implementation of habitat restoration measures.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> LIFE Administrative data:<br /> <br /> Project reference LIFE11 NAT/UK/000383<br /> Duration 03-SEP-2012 to 02-SEP -2016<br /> Total budget 4,617,398.00 €<br /> EU contribution 2,293,990.00 €<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment}}<br /> {{Site}}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Project started=2012/09/03<br /> }}<br /> {{Motivations<br /> |Specific mitigation=To safeguard the future of the most important pearl mussel populations in Great Britain<br /> |Biological quality elements=FWPM and salmonid abundance<br /> |Physico-chemical quality elements=water quality<br /> }}<br /> {{Measures}}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{Biological quality element table row<br /> |Element=Invertebrates: Abundance<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=No<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> }}<br /> {{Biological quality element table row<br /> |Element=Fish: Abundance<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=No<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> }}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality element table row<br /> |Element=Oxygen balance<br /> |Monitored before=No<br /> |Monitored after=No<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=No<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> }}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

CLDC1 https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Pearls_in_Peril_LIFE%2B_GB_Project_-_River_Dee&diff=37482 2016-09-30T11:02:30Z

<p>CLDC1: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Draft<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=57.048166762686776, -2.5061531069513876<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Project web site url=https://www.pearlsinperil.org.uk/<br /> |Themes=Fisheries, Habitat and biodiversity, Hydromorphology, Water quality<br /> |Country=Scotland<br /> |Main contact forename=Jackie<br /> |Main contact surname=Webley<br /> |Main contact id=Pearlsinperil<br /> |Contact organisation=Scottish Natural Heritage<br /> |Contact organisation url=http://www.snh.gov.uk/protecting-scotlands-nature/protected-species/life-projects/pearls-in-peril/<br /> |Partner organisations=Dee District Salmon Fishery Board, Dee Catchment Partnership, Cairngorms National Park, Forestry Commission Scotland, Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)<br /> |Name of parent multi-site project=Case_study:Pearls in Peril LIFE project<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=Piplogo.png<br /> |Picture description=Pearls in Peril project logo<br /> |Project summary=‘Pearls in Peril’ is a UK-wide project to safeguard the future of the freshwater pearl mussel. The River Dee is designated as a Special Area of Conservation with internationally important populations of freshwater pearl mussel and Atlantic salmon. It is presently assessed as being in ‘unfavourable’ condition by Scottish Natural Heritage. The project has identified sections of the River Dee at Banchory, Aboyne, Sluie/Commonty and Braemar (Mar Lodge)where in-stream restoration has been undertaken. With a further site at Slugain, Braemar to be completed in 2016.<br /> <br /> The River Dee at Banchory, Aboyne and Sluie/Commonty is characterised by numerous 'croys' (wedge shaped structures extending from the bank into the river channel that are constructed of boulders removed from the river bed). The croys were mostly built during the 1990's and their purpose was to improve conditions for Salmon fishing. However, the croys did not have the desired effects and in addition to damaging the riverbed habitat when they were built, they also resulted in scour and changes to substrate composition. Pearls in Peril has removed a total of 27 croys and re-distributed the boulders back into the river channel.<br /> <br /> This work has restored approximately 18,000m2 of river bed habitat. The removal of the croys, in particular the larger paired croys, creates more natural channel hydraulics and sediment transport. Re-placement of the boulders from the croys on the bed has covered approximately 25% of the main sub-reach and will benefit freshwater pearl mussels through stabilising the bed substrate and creating hydraulic refugia. Boulder placement also provides these benefits and improves habitat for juvenile salmon.<br /> <br /> The Car Bank, Braemar - In 1984 the embankment was constructed with a range of materials including local spruce trees, railway sleepers, corrugated iron, approx. 30 old cars, large quantities of concrete, rocks and boulders. Corrugated iron facing was used so that ice would be less likely to become pinned up against the embankment. Pearls in Peril has undertaken controlled removal of the waste materials and re-profiled 90m of bank thus re-connecting the River Dee with its flood plain and restoring natural process that will improve habitat for freshwater pearl mussels and salmonids.<br /> |Monitoring surveys and results=Monitoring work is on going and being completed by the Dee District Salmon Fishery Board and the James Hutton Institute (fixed point photography)<br /> |Lessons learn=During the procurement process for the physical in stream works, it would have been beneficial to provide contractors with templates of the information required to allow them to meet the mandatory requirements more easily.<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment}}<br /> {{Site}}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Project started=2012/09/03<br /> }}<br /> {{Motivations<br /> |Specific mitigation=To safeguard the future of the most important pearl mussel populations in Great Britain<br /> |Biological quality elements=FWPM and salmonid abundance<br /> |Physico-chemical quality elements=water quality<br /> }}<br /> {{Measures}}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{Biological quality element table row<br /> |Element=Invertebrates: Abundance<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=No<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> }}<br /> {{Biological quality element table row<br /> |Element=Fish: Abundance<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=No<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> }}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality element table row<br /> |Element=Oxygen balance<br /> |Monitored before=No<br /> |Monitored after=No<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=No<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> }}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Case study documents<br /> |File name=River Dee PIP Restoration sites 2015.pdf<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study documents<br /> |File name=16 01 25 Car bank, River Dee before and after photos CREDIT Steve Addy at James Hutton Institute.pdf<br /> }}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

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<p>CLDC1: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Draft<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=57.048166762686776, -2.5061531069513876<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Project web site url=https://www.pearlsinperil.org.uk/<br /> |Themes=Fisheries, Habitat and biodiversity, Hydromorphology, Water quality<br /> |Country=Scotland<br /> |Main contact forename=Jackie<br /> |Main contact surname=Webley<br /> |Main contact id=Pearlsinperil<br /> |Contact organisation=Scottish Natural Heritage<br /> |Contact organisation url=http://www.snh.gov.uk/protecting-scotlands-nature/protected-species/life-projects/pearls-in-peril/<br /> |Partner organisations=Dee District Salmon Fishery Board, Dee Catchment Partnership, Cairngorms National Park, Forestry Commission Scotland, Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)<br /> |Name of parent multi-site project=Case_study:Pearls in Peril LIFE project<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=Piplogo.png<br /> |Picture description=Pearls in Peril project logo<br /> |Project summary=‘Pearls in Peril’ is a UK-wide project to safeguard the future of the freshwater pearl mussel. The River Dee is designated as a Special Area of Conservation with internationally important populations of freshwater pearl mussel and Atlantic salmon. It is presently assessed as being in ‘unfavourable’ condition by Scottish Natural Heritage. The project has identified sections of the River Dee at Banchory, Aboyne, Sluie/Commonty and Braemar (Mar Lodge)where in-stream restoration has been undertaken. With a further site at Slugain, Braemar to be completed in 2016.<br /> <br /> The River Dee at Banchory, Aboyne and Sluie/Commonty is characterised by numerous 'croys' (wedge shaped structures extending from the bank into the river channel that are constructed of boulders removed from the river bed). The croys were mostly built during the 1990's and their purpose was to improve conditions for Salmon fishing. However, the croys did not have the desired effects and in addition to damaging the riverbed habitat when they were built, they also resulted in scour and changes to substrate composition. Pearls in Peril has removed a total of 27 croys and re-distributed the boulders back into the river channel.<br /> <br /> This work has restored approximately 18,000m2 of river bed habitat. The removal of the croys, in particular the larger paired croys, creates more natural channel hydraulics and sediment transport. Re-placement of the boulders from the croys on the bed has covered approximately 25% of the main sub-reach and will benefit freshwater pearl mussels through stabilising the bed substrate and creating hydraulic refugia. Boulder placement also provides these benefits and improves habitat for juvenile salmon.<br /> <br /> The Car Bank, Braemar - In 1984 the embankment was constructed with a range of materials including local spruce trees, railway sleepers, corrugated iron, approx. 30 old cars, large quantities of concrete, rocks and boulders. Corrugated iron facing was used so that ice would be less likely to become pinned up against the embankment. Pearls in Peril has undertaken controlled removal of the waste materials and re-profiled 90m of bank thus re-connecting the River Dee with its flood plain and restoring natural process that will improve habitat for freshwater pearl mussels and salmonids.<br /> |Monitoring surveys and results=Monitoring work is on going and being completed by the Dee District Salmon Fishery Board and the James Hutton Institute (fixed point photography)<br /> |Lessons learn=During the procurement process for the physical in stream works, it would have been beneficial to provide contractors with templates of the information required to allow them to meet the mandatory requirements more easily.<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment}}<br /> {{Site}}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Project started=2012/09/03<br /> }}<br /> {{Motivations<br /> |Specific mitigation=To safeguard the future of the most important pearl mussel populations in Great Britain<br /> |Biological quality elements=FWPM and salmonid abundance<br /> |Physico-chemical quality elements=water quality<br /> }}<br /> {{Measures}}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{Biological quality element table row<br /> |Element=Invertebrates: Abundance<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=No<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> }}<br /> {{Biological quality element table row<br /> |Element=Fish: Abundance<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=No<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> }}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Case study documents<br /> |File name=River Dee PIP Restoration sites 2015.pdf<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study documents<br /> |File name=16 01 25 Car bank, River Dee before and after photos CREDIT Steve Addy at James Hutton Institute.pdf<br /> }}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

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<p>CLDC1: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Draft<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=57.048166762686776, -2.5061531069513876<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Project web site url=https://www.pearlsinperil.org.uk/<br /> |Themes=Fisheries, Habitat and biodiversity, Hydromorphology, Water quality<br /> |Country=Scotland<br /> |Main contact forename=Jackie<br /> |Main contact surname=Webley<br /> |Main contact id=Pearlsinperil<br /> |Contact organisation=Scottish Natural Heritage<br /> |Contact organisation url=http://www.snh.gov.uk/protecting-scotlands-nature/protected-species/life-projects/pearls-in-peril/<br /> |Partner organisations=Dee District Salmon Fishery Board, Dee Catchment Partnership, Cairngorms National Park, Forestry Commission Scotland, Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)<br /> |Name of parent multi-site project=Case_study:Pearls in Peril LIFE project<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=Piplogo.png<br /> |Picture description=Pearls in Peril project logo<br /> |Project summary=‘Pearls in Peril’ is a UK-wide project to safeguard the future of the freshwater pearl mussel. The River Dee is designated as a Special Area of Conservation with internationally important populations of freshwater pearl mussel and Atlantic salmon. It is presently assessed as being in ‘unfavourable’ condition by Scottish Natural Heritage. The project has identified sections of the River Dee at Banchory, Aboyne, Sluie/Commonty and Braemar (Mar Lodge)where in-stream restoration has been undertaken. With a further site at Slugain, Braemar to be completed in 2016.<br /> <br /> The River Dee at Banchory, Aboyne and Sluie/Commonty is characterised by numerous 'croys' (wedge shaped structures extending from the bank into the river channel that are constructed of boulders removed from the river bed). The croys were mostly built during the 1990's and their purpose was to improve conditions for Salmon fishing. However, the croys did not have the desired effects and in addition to damaging the riverbed habitat when they were built, they also resulted in scour and changes to substrate composition. Pearls in Peril has removed a total of 27 croys and re-distributed the boulders back into the river channel.<br /> <br /> This work has restored approximately 18,000m2 of river bed habitat. The removal of the croys, in particular the larger paired croys, creates more natural channel hydraulics and sediment transport. Re-placement of the boulders from the croys on the bed has covered approximately 25% of the main sub-reach and will benefit freshwater pearl mussels through stabilising the bed substrate and creating hydraulic refugia. Boulder placement also provides these benefits and improves habitat for juvenile salmon.<br /> <br /> The Car Bank, Braemar - In 1984 the embankment was constructed with a range of materials including local spruce trees, railway sleepers, corrugated iron, approx. 30 old cars, large quantities of concrete, rocks and boulders. Corrugated iron facing was used so that ice would be less likely to become pinned up against the embankment. Pearls in Peril has undertaken controlled removal of the waste materials and re-profiled 90m of bank thus re-connecting the River Dee with its flood plain and restoring natural process that will improve habitat for freshwater pearl mussels and salmonids.<br /> |Monitoring surveys and results=Monitoring work is on going and being completed by the Dee District Salmon Fishery Board and the James Hutton Institute (fixed point photography)<br /> |Lessons learn=During the procurement process for the physical in stream works, it would have been beneficial to provide contractors with templates of the information required to allow them to meet the mandatory requirements more easily.<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment}}<br /> {{Site}}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Project started=2012/09/03<br /> }}<br /> {{Motivations<br /> |Specific mitigation=To safeguard the future of the most important pearl mussel populations in Great Britain<br /> |Biological quality elements=FWPM and salmonid abundance<br /> |Physico-chemical quality elements=water quality<br /> }}<br /> {{Measures}}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Case study documents<br /> |File name=River Dee PIP Restoration sites 2015.pdf<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study documents<br /> |File name=16 01 25 Car bank, River Dee before and after photos CREDIT Steve Addy at James Hutton Institute.pdf<br /> }}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

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<p>CLDC1: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Draft<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=57.048166762686776, -2.5061531069513876<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Project web site url=https://www.pearlsinperil.org.uk/<br /> |Themes=Fisheries, Habitat and biodiversity, Hydromorphology, Water quality<br /> |Country=Scotland<br /> |Main contact forename=Jackie<br /> |Main contact surname=Webley<br /> |Main contact id=Pearlsinperil<br /> |Contact organisation=Scottish Natural Heritage<br /> |Contact organisation url=http://www.snh.gov.uk/protecting-scotlands-nature/protected-species/life-projects/pearls-in-peril/<br /> |Partner organisations=Dee District Salmon Fishery Board, Dee Catchment Partnership, Cairngorms National Park, Forestry Commission Scotland, Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)<br /> |Name of parent multi-site project=Case_study:Pearls in Peril LIFE project<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=Piplogo.png<br /> |Picture description=Pearls in Peril project logo<br /> |Project summary=‘Pearls in Peril’ is a UK-wide project to safeguard the future of the freshwater pearl mussel. The River Dee is designated as a Special Area of Conservation with internationally important populations of freshwater pearl mussel and Atlantic salmon. It is presently assessed as being in ‘unfavourable’ condition by Scottish Natural Heritage. The project has identified sections of the River Dee at Banchory, Aboyne, Sluie/Commonty and Braemar (Mar Lodge)where in-stream restoration has been undertaken. With a further site at Slugain, Braemar to be completed in 2016.<br /> <br /> The River Dee at Banchory, Aboyne and Sluie/Commonty is characterised by numerous 'croys' (wedge shaped structures extending from the bank into the river channel that are constructed of boulders removed from the river bed). The croys were mostly built during the 1990's and their purpose was to improve conditions for Salmon fishing. However, the croys did not have the desired effects and in addition to damaging the riverbed habitat when they were built, they also resulted in scour and changes to substrate composition. Pearls in Peril has removed a total of 27 croys and re-distributed the boulders back into the river channel.<br /> <br /> This work has restored approximately 18,000m2 of river bed habitat. The removal of the croys, in particular the larger paired croys, creates more natural channel hydraulics and sediment transport. Re-placement of the boulders from the croys on the bed has covered approximately 25% of the main sub-reach and will benefit freshwater pearl mussels through stabilising the bed substrate and creating hydraulic refugia. Boulder placement also provides these benefits and improves habitat for juvenile salmon.<br /> <br /> The Car Bank, Braemar - In 1984 the embankment was constructed with a range of materials including local spruce trees, railway sleepers, corrugated iron, approx. 30 old cars, large quantities of concrete, rocks and boulders. Corrugated iron facing was used so that ice would be less likely to become pinned up against the embankment. Pearls in Peril has undertaken controlled removal of the waste materials and re-profiled 90m of bank thus re-connecting the River Dee with its flood plain and restoring natural process that will improve habitat for freshwater pearl mussels and salmonids.<br /> |Monitoring surveys and results=Monitoring work is on going and being completed by the Dee District Salmon Fishery Board and the James Hutton Institute (fixed point photography)<br /> |Lessons learn=During the procurement process for the physical in stream works, it would have been beneficial to provide contractors with templates of the information required to allow them to meet the mandatory requirements more easily.<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment}}<br /> {{Site}}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Project started=2012/09/03<br /> }}<br /> {{Motivations}}<br /> {{Measures}}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Case study documents<br /> |File name=River Dee PIP Restoration sites 2015.pdf<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study documents<br /> |File name=16 01 25 Car bank, River Dee before and after photos CREDIT Steve Addy at James Hutton Institute.pdf<br /> }}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

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<p>CLDC1: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Draft<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=57.048166762686776, -2.5061531069513876<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Project web site url=https://www.pearlsinperil.org.uk/<br /> |Themes=Fisheries, Habitat and biodiversity, Hydromorphology, Water quality<br /> |Country=Scotland<br /> |Main contact forename=Jackie<br /> |Main contact surname=Webley<br /> |Main contact id=Pearlsinperil<br /> |Contact organisation=Scottish Natural Heritage<br /> |Contact organisation url=http://www.snh.gov.uk/protecting-scotlands-nature/protected-species/life-projects/pearls-in-peril/<br /> |Partner organisations=Dee District Salmon Fishery Board, Dee Catchment Partnership, Cairngorms National Park, Forestry Commission Scotland, Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)<br /> |Name of parent multi-site project=Case_study:Pearls in Peril LIFE project<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=Piplogo.png<br /> |Picture description=Pearls in Peril project logo<br /> |Project summary=‘Pearls in Peril’ is a UK-wide project to safeguard the future of the freshwater pearl mussel. The River Dee is designated as a Special Area of Conservation with internationally important populations of freshwater pearl mussel and Atlantic salmon. It is presently assessed as being in ‘unfavourable’ condition by Scottish Natural Heritage. The project has identified sections of the River Dee at Banchory, Aboyne, Sluie/Commonty and Braemar (Mar Lodge)where in-stream restoration has been undertaken. With a further site at Slugain, Braemar to be completed in 2016.<br /> <br /> The River Dee at Banchory, Aboyne and Sluie/Commonty is characterised by numerous 'croys' (wedge shaped structures extending from the bank into the river channel that are constructed of boulders removed from the river bed). The croys were mostly built during the 1990's and their purpose was to improve conditions for Salmon fishing. However, the croys did not have the desired effects and in addition to damaging the riverbed habitat when they were built, they also resulted in scour and changes to substrate composition. Pearls in Peril has removed a total of 27 croys and re-distributed the boulders back into the river channel.<br /> <br /> This work has restored approximately 18,000m2 of river bed habitat. The removal of the croys, in particular the larger paired croys, creates more natural channel hydraulics and sediment transport. Re-placement of the boulders from the croys on the bed has covered approximately 25% of the main sub-reach and will benefit freshwater pearl mussels through stabilising the bed substrate and creating hydraulic refugia. Boulder placement also provides these benefits and improves habitat for juvenile salmon.<br /> <br /> The Car Bank, Braemar - In 1984 the embankment was constructed with a range of materials including local spruce trees, railway sleepers, corrugated iron, approx. 30 old cars, large quantities of concrete, rocks and boulders. Corrugated iron facing was used so that ice would be less likely to become pinned up against the embankment. Pearls in Peril has undertaken controlled removal of the waste materials and re-profiled 90m of bank thus re-connecting the River Dee with its flood plain and restoring natural process that will improve habitat for freshwater pearl mussels and salmonids.<br /> |Monitoring surveys and results=Monitoring work is on going and being completed by the Dee District Salmon Fishery Board and the James Hutton Institute (fixed point photography)<br /> |Lessons learn=During the procurement process for the physical in stream works, it would have been beneficial to provide contractors with templates of the information required to allow them to meet the mandatory requirements more easily.<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment}}<br /> {{Site}}<br /> {{Project background}}<br /> {{Motivations}}<br /> {{Measures}}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Case study documents<br /> |File name=River Dee PIP Restoration sites 2015.pdf<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study documents<br /> |File name=16 01 25 Car bank, River Dee before and after photos CREDIT Steve Addy at James Hutton Institute.pdf<br /> }}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

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<p>CLDC1: CLDC1 uploaded a new version of &amp;quot;File:Piplogo.png&amp;quot;: Pearls in Peril project logo</p> <hr /> <div>Pearls in Peril logo</div>

CLDC1 https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Pearls_in_Peril_LIFE%2B_GB_Project_-_River_Oykel&diff=37476 2016-09-30T10:56:04Z

<p>CLDC1: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Draft<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=58.04498469487471, -4.859814262599684<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Themes=Habitat and biodiversity<br /> |Country=Scotland<br /> |Main contact forename=Danielle<br /> |Main contact surname=Casey<br /> |Main contact id=CLDC1<br /> |Contact organisation=Scottish Natural Heritage<br /> |Contact organisation url=www.snh.gov.uk<br /> |Name of parent multi-site project=Case_study:Pearls in Peril LIFE project<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=Piplogo.png<br /> |Picture description=Pearls in Peril project logo<br /> |Project summary=What’s important about PIP?<br /> <br /> Great Britain contains a significant quantity of the known breeding populations of freshwater pearl mussel in Europe. The PIP Project has crucial implications for the whole of the EU. Without this project, it is likely that mussel populations in Britain will continue to decline with possible extinction in many rivers. Given the importance of the British populations in a European and global context, their loss would have a catastrophic impact on the overall survival of the freshwater pearl mussel in Europe.<br /> <br /> It is essential that we work together to improve our water courses to give this amazing animal a chance of survival. This ancient and internationally protected species cleans our rivers and can live for over 100 years. Improving watercourses not only helps freshwater pearl mussel, it also benefits the whole river ecosystem. PIP will raise awareness of the issues and work with local communities, landowners and managers to make changes that will safeguard the future of the freshwater pearl mussel.<br /> <br /> Who we are……<br /> <br /> ‘Pearls in Peril’ (PIP) is a UK wide LIFE nature project with 22 partners working together to restore river habitats benefiting freshwater pearl mussel and salmonids (salmon and trout). The project was approved by LIFE in September 2012 and will run until September 2016. A total of 48 actions will be delivered across 21 rivers designated as Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) for freshwater pearl mussel.<br /> <br /> What are our aims.....<br /> <br /> The freshwater pearl mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera) is declining dramatically throughout its range and is under grave threat within Great Britain. Mussel populations have been affected by multiple issues, including wildlife crime, habitat degradation and declining water quality. This project will help to safeguard the future of the most important pearl mussel populations in Great Britain by tackling these threats and implementing best practice conservation methods. The project has the following aims:<br /> <br /> 1. To RESTORE the habitat of freshwater pearl mussels and salmonids in selected river catchments within Great Britain.<br /> <br /> 2. To SECURE the long term survival of existing freshwater pearl mussel populations and prevent their further degradation.<br /> <br /> 3. To COMMUNICATE with local, national and international audiences to raise awareness of freshwater pearl mussel conservation issues.<br /> <br /> What are we doing to RESTORE habitat......<br /> <br /> We are promoting and facilitating the use of suitable agri-environment schemes by land managers and are using these schemes to implement riparian tree planting and the fencing of river banks to improve bank stability and reduce silt input to the water course.<br /> <br /> Sites have been identified for in stream restoration that will most benefit pearl mussels and salmonids (Atlantic salmon and trout). This involves seeding river beds with gravel and removing artificial river structures such as croys and weirs to reinstate river bed habitat for juvenile mussels and fish.<br /> <br /> In areas where commercial forestry takes place, and which was planted prior to the use of current good practice guidance, silt run-off can cause significant damage to potential freshwater pearl mussel and salmonid habitat. Riparian tree planting using native broadleaves will occur and man-made drainage ditches will be blocked to reduce silt and nutrient run-off and improve water quality.<br /> <br /> Some catchments have high levels of silt and nutrient enriched water draining off the slopes into the river. A series of strategically positioned ponds and wetlands will be created to intercept enriched run-off before it reaches the river to improve water quality.<br /> <br /> How do we SECURE the long term survival of freshwater pearl mussel.......<br /> <br /> A seasonal Riverwatcher is employed to develop a ‘riverwatcher’ scheme in selected catchments within Scotland where illegal pearl fishing and unauthorised river works are still a threat. The scheme will raise awareness of the threats to the freshwater pearl mussel and will undertake coordinated action to prevent and report illegal activity.<br /> <br /> In some rivers pearl mussel populations are too small for natural recovery to be guaranteed. The PIP project is collecting mussel larvae (glochidia) and introducing the larvae onto the gills of young salmon and trout (encystment) to mimic the natural lifecycle of the mussel and increase the juvenile freshwater pearl mussel population.<br /> <br /> What tools are being used to COMMUNICATE........<br /> <br /> To promote awareness of the freshwater pearl mussel amongst the younger generation an educational programme 'Pearls in the Classroom' is being delivered across selected catchments. This will also help to deliver the objective of securing populations by encouraging local families to recognise the damage that illegal activities can cause.<br /> <br /> A range of dissemination events will take place throughout the project. These will focus on different audiences and will raise awareness of the actions taken during the project and how they can be applied more widely.<br /> <br /> It will include the delivery of presentations, seminars and interpretation material and the organising of a final project conference.<br /> <br /> Monitoring work is being implemented to ensure the project delivers its expected results as well as adequately monitors the project impacts. Monitoring will include:<br /> •water quality;<br /> •habitat;<br /> •freshwater pearl mussels;<br /> •host salmonids; and<br /> •levels of uptake and implementation of habitat restoration measures.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> LIFE Administrative data:<br /> <br /> Project reference LIFE11 NAT/UK/000383<br /> Duration 03-SEP-2012 to 02-SEP -2016<br /> Total budget 4,617,398.00 €<br /> EU contribution 2,293,990.00 €<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment}}<br /> {{Site}}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Project started=2012/09/03<br /> }}<br /> {{Motivations<br /> |Specific mitigation=To safeguard the future of the most important pearl mussel populations in Great Britain<br /> |Biological quality elements=FWPM and salmonid abundance<br /> |Physico-chemical quality elements=water quality<br /> }}<br /> {{Measures}}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{Biological quality element table row<br /> |Element=Invertebrates: Abundance<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=No<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> }}<br /> {{Biological quality element table row<br /> |Element=Fish: Abundance<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=No<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> }}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

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<p>CLDC1: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Draft<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=58.04498469487471, -4.859814262599684<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Themes=Habitat and biodiversity<br /> |Country=Scotland<br /> |Main contact forename=Danielle<br /> |Main contact surname=Casey<br /> |Main contact id=CLDC1<br /> |Contact organisation=Scottish Natural Heritage<br /> |Contact organisation url=www.snh.gov.uk<br /> |Name of parent multi-site project=Case_study:Pearls in Peril LIFE project<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=Piplogo.png<br /> |Picture description=Pearls in Peril project logo<br /> |Project summary=What’s important about PIP?<br /> <br /> Great Britain contains a significant quantity of the known breeding populations of freshwater pearl mussel in Europe. The PIP Project has crucial implications for the whole of the EU. Without this project, it is likely that mussel populations in Britain will continue to decline with possible extinction in many rivers. Given the importance of the British populations in a European and global context, their loss would have a catastrophic impact on the overall survival of the freshwater pearl mussel in Europe.<br /> <br /> It is essential that we work together to improve our water courses to give this amazing animal a chance of survival. This ancient and internationally protected species cleans our rivers and can live for over 100 years. Improving watercourses not only helps freshwater pearl mussel, it also benefits the whole river ecosystem. PIP will raise awareness of the issues and work with local communities, landowners and managers to make changes that will safeguard the future of the freshwater pearl mussel.<br /> <br /> Who we are……<br /> <br /> ‘Pearls in Peril’ (PIP) is a UK wide LIFE nature project with 22 partners working together to restore river habitats benefiting freshwater pearl mussel and salmonids (salmon and trout). The project was approved by LIFE in September 2012 and will run until September 2016. A total of 48 actions will be delivered across 21 rivers designated as Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) for freshwater pearl mussel.<br /> <br /> What are our aims.....<br /> <br /> The freshwater pearl mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera) is declining dramatically throughout its range and is under grave threat within Great Britain. Mussel populations have been affected by multiple issues, including wildlife crime, habitat degradation and declining water quality. This project will help to safeguard the future of the most important pearl mussel populations in Great Britain by tackling these threats and implementing best practice conservation methods. The project has the following aims:<br /> <br /> 1. To RESTORE the habitat of freshwater pearl mussels and salmonids in selected river catchments within Great Britain.<br /> <br /> 2. To SECURE the long term survival of existing freshwater pearl mussel populations and prevent their further degradation.<br /> <br /> 3. To COMMUNICATE with local, national and international audiences to raise awareness of freshwater pearl mussel conservation issues.<br /> <br /> What are we doing to RESTORE habitat......<br /> <br /> We are promoting and facilitating the use of suitable agri-environment schemes by land managers and are using these schemes to implement riparian tree planting and the fencing of river banks to improve bank stability and reduce silt input to the water course.<br /> <br /> Sites have been identified for in stream restoration that will most benefit pearl mussels and salmonids (Atlantic salmon and trout). This involves seeding river beds with gravel and removing artificial river structures such as croys and weirs to reinstate river bed habitat for juvenile mussels and fish.<br /> <br /> In areas where commercial forestry takes place, and which was planted prior to the use of current good practice guidance, silt run-off can cause significant damage to potential freshwater pearl mussel and salmonid habitat. Riparian tree planting using native broadleaves will occur and man-made drainage ditches will be blocked to reduce silt and nutrient run-off and improve water quality.<br /> <br /> Some catchments have high levels of silt and nutrient enriched water draining off the slopes into the river. A series of strategically positioned ponds and wetlands will be created to intercept enriched run-off before it reaches the river to improve water quality.<br /> <br /> How do we SECURE the long term survival of freshwater pearl mussel.......<br /> <br /> A seasonal Riverwatcher is employed to develop a ‘riverwatcher’ scheme in selected catchments within Scotland where illegal pearl fishing and unauthorised river works are still a threat. The scheme will raise awareness of the threats to the freshwater pearl mussel and will undertake coordinated action to prevent and report illegal activity.<br /> <br /> In some rivers pearl mussel populations are too small for natural recovery to be guaranteed. The PIP project is collecting mussel larvae (glochidia) and introducing the larvae onto the gills of young salmon and trout (encystment) to mimic the natural lifecycle of the mussel and increase the juvenile freshwater pearl mussel population.<br /> <br /> What tools are being used to COMMUNICATE........<br /> <br /> To promote awareness of the freshwater pearl mussel amongst the younger generation an educational programme 'Pearls in the Classroom' is being delivered across selected catchments. This will also help to deliver the objective of securing populations by encouraging local families to recognise the damage that illegal activities can cause.<br /> <br /> A range of dissemination events will take place throughout the project. These will focus on different audiences and will raise awareness of the actions taken during the project and how they can be applied more widely.<br /> <br /> It will include the delivery of presentations, seminars and interpretation material and the organising of a final project conference.<br /> <br /> Monitoring work is being implemented to ensure the project delivers its expected results as well as adequately monitors the project impacts. Monitoring will include:<br /> •water quality;<br /> •habitat;<br /> •freshwater pearl mussels;<br /> •host salmonids; and<br /> •levels of uptake and implementation of habitat restoration measures.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> LIFE Administrative data:<br /> <br /> Project reference LIFE11 NAT/UK/000383<br /> Duration 03-SEP-2012 to 02-SEP -2016<br /> Total budget 4,617,398.00 €<br /> EU contribution 2,293,990.00 €<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment}}<br /> {{Site}}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Project started=2012/09/03<br /> }}<br /> {{Motivations<br /> |Specific mitigation=To safeguard the future of the most important pearl mussel populations in Great Britain<br /> |Biological quality elements=FWPM and salmonid abundance<br /> |Physico-chemical quality elements=water quality<br /> }}<br /> {{Measures}}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

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<p>CLDC1: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Draft<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=58.04498469487471, -4.859814262599684<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Themes=Habitat and biodiversity<br /> |Country=Scotland<br /> |Main contact forename=Danielle<br /> |Main contact surname=Casey<br /> |Main contact id=CLDC1<br /> |Contact organisation=Scottish Natural Heritage<br /> |Contact organisation url=www.snh.gov.uk<br /> |Name of parent multi-site project=Case_study:Pearls in Peril LIFE project<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=Piplogo.png<br /> |Picture description=Pearls in Peril project logo<br /> |Project summary=What’s important about PIP?<br /> <br /> Great Britain contains a significant quantity of the known breeding populations of freshwater pearl mussel in Europe. The PIP Project has crucial implications for the whole of the EU. Without this project, it is likely that mussel populations in Britain will continue to decline with possible extinction in many rivers. Given the importance of the British populations in a European and global context, their loss would have a catastrophic impact on the overall survival of the freshwater pearl mussel in Europe.<br /> <br /> It is essential that we work together to improve our water courses to give this amazing animal a chance of survival. This ancient and internationally protected species cleans our rivers and can live for over 100 years. Improving watercourses not only helps freshwater pearl mussel, it also benefits the whole river ecosystem. PIP will raise awareness of the issues and work with local communities, landowners and managers to make changes that will safeguard the future of the freshwater pearl mussel.<br /> <br /> Who we are……<br /> <br /> ‘Pearls in Peril’ (PIP) is a UK wide LIFE nature project with 22 partners working together to restore river habitats benefiting freshwater pearl mussel and salmonids (salmon and trout). The project was approved by LIFE in September 2012 and will run until September 2016. A total of 48 actions will be delivered across 21 rivers designated as Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) for freshwater pearl mussel.<br /> <br /> What are our aims.....<br /> <br /> The freshwater pearl mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera) is declining dramatically throughout its range and is under grave threat within Great Britain. Mussel populations have been affected by multiple issues, including wildlife crime, habitat degradation and declining water quality. This project will help to safeguard the future of the most important pearl mussel populations in Great Britain by tackling these threats and implementing best practice conservation methods. The project has the following aims:<br /> <br /> 1. To RESTORE the habitat of freshwater pearl mussels and salmonids in selected river catchments within Great Britain.<br /> <br /> 2. To SECURE the long term survival of existing freshwater pearl mussel populations and prevent their further degradation.<br /> <br /> 3. To COMMUNICATE with local, national and international audiences to raise awareness of freshwater pearl mussel conservation issues.<br /> <br /> What are we doing to RESTORE habitat......<br /> <br /> We are promoting and facilitating the use of suitable agri-environment schemes by land managers and are using these schemes to implement riparian tree planting and the fencing of river banks to improve bank stability and reduce silt input to the water course.<br /> <br /> Sites have been identified for in stream restoration that will most benefit pearl mussels and salmonids (Atlantic salmon and trout). This involves seeding river beds with gravel and removing artificial river structures such as croys and weirs to reinstate river bed habitat for juvenile mussels and fish.<br /> <br /> In areas where commercial forestry takes place, and which was planted prior to the use of current good practice guidance, silt run-off can cause significant damage to potential freshwater pearl mussel and salmonid habitat. Riparian tree planting using native broadleaves will occur and man-made drainage ditches will be blocked to reduce silt and nutrient run-off and improve water quality.<br /> <br /> Some catchments have high levels of silt and nutrient enriched water draining off the slopes into the river. A series of strategically positioned ponds and wetlands will be created to intercept enriched run-off before it reaches the river to improve water quality.<br /> <br /> How do we SECURE the long term survival of freshwater pearl mussel.......<br /> <br /> A seasonal Riverwatcher is employed to develop a ‘riverwatcher’ scheme in selected catchments within Scotland where illegal pearl fishing and unauthorised river works are still a threat. The scheme will raise awareness of the threats to the freshwater pearl mussel and will undertake coordinated action to prevent and report illegal activity.<br /> <br /> In some rivers pearl mussel populations are too small for natural recovery to be guaranteed. The PIP project is collecting mussel larvae (glochidia) and introducing the larvae onto the gills of young salmon and trout (encystment) to mimic the natural lifecycle of the mussel and increase the juvenile freshwater pearl mussel population.<br /> <br /> What tools are being used to COMMUNICATE........<br /> <br /> To promote awareness of the freshwater pearl mussel amongst the younger generation an educational programme 'Pearls in the Classroom' is being delivered across selected catchments. This will also help to deliver the objective of securing populations by encouraging local families to recognise the damage that illegal activities can cause.<br /> <br /> A range of dissemination events will take place throughout the project. These will focus on different audiences and will raise awareness of the actions taken during the project and how they can be applied more widely.<br /> <br /> It will include the delivery of presentations, seminars and interpretation material and the organising of a final project conference.<br /> <br /> Monitoring work is being implemented to ensure the project delivers its expected results as well as adequately monitors the project impacts. Monitoring will include:<br /> •water quality;<br /> •habitat;<br /> •freshwater pearl mussels;<br /> •host salmonids; and<br /> •levels of uptake and implementation of habitat restoration measures.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> LIFE Administrative data:<br /> <br /> Project reference LIFE11 NAT/UK/000383<br /> Duration 03-SEP-2012 to 02-SEP -2016<br /> Total budget 4,617,398.00 €<br /> EU contribution 2,293,990.00 €<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment}}<br /> {{Site}}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Project started=2012/09/03<br /> }}<br /> {{Motivations}}<br /> {{Measures}}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

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<p>CLDC1: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Draft<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=58.04498469487471, -4.859814262599684<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Themes=Habitat and biodiversity<br /> |Country=Scotland<br /> |Main contact forename=Danielle<br /> |Main contact surname=Casey<br /> |Main contact id=CLDC1<br /> |Contact organisation=Scottish Natural Heritage<br /> |Contact organisation url=www.snh.gov.uk<br /> |Name of parent multi-site project=Case_study:Pearls in Peril LIFE project<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=Piplogo.png<br /> |Picture description=Pearls in Peril project logo<br /> |Project summary=What’s important about PIP?<br /> <br /> Great Britain contains a significant quantity of the known breeding populations of freshwater pearl mussel in Europe. The PIP Project has crucial implications for the whole of the EU. Without this project, it is likely that mussel populations in Britain will continue to decline with possible extinction in many rivers. Given the importance of the British populations in a European and global context, their loss would have a catastrophic impact on the overall survival of the freshwater pearl mussel in Europe.<br /> <br /> It is essential that we work together to improve our water courses to give this amazing animal a chance of survival. This ancient and internationally protected species cleans our rivers and can live for over 100 years. Improving watercourses not only helps freshwater pearl mussel, it also benefits the whole river ecosystem. PIP will raise awareness of the issues and work with local communities, landowners and managers to make changes that will safeguard the future of the freshwater pearl mussel.<br /> <br /> Who we are……<br /> <br /> ‘Pearls in Peril’ (PIP) is a UK wide LIFE nature project with 22 partners working together to restore river habitats benefiting freshwater pearl mussel and salmonids (salmon and trout). The project was approved by LIFE in September 2012 and will run until September 2016. A total of 48 actions will be delivered across 21 rivers designated as Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) for freshwater pearl mussel.<br /> <br /> What are our aims.....<br /> <br /> The freshwater pearl mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera) is declining dramatically throughout its range and is under grave threat within Great Britain. Mussel populations have been affected by multiple issues, including wildlife crime, habitat degradation and declining water quality. This project will help to safeguard the future of the most important pearl mussel populations in Great Britain by tackling these threats and implementing best practice conservation methods. The project has the following aims:<br /> <br /> 1. To RESTORE the habitat of freshwater pearl mussels and salmonids in selected river catchments within Great Britain.<br /> <br /> 2. To SECURE the long term survival of existing freshwater pearl mussel populations and prevent their further degradation.<br /> <br /> 3. To COMMUNICATE with local, national and international audiences to raise awareness of freshwater pearl mussel conservation issues.<br /> <br /> What are we doing to RESTORE habitat......<br /> <br /> We are promoting and facilitating the use of suitable agri-environment schemes by land managers and are using these schemes to implement riparian tree planting and the fencing of river banks to improve bank stability and reduce silt input to the water course.<br /> <br /> Sites have been identified for in stream restoration that will most benefit pearl mussels and salmonids (Atlantic salmon and trout). This involves seeding river beds with gravel and removing artificial river structures such as croys and weirs to reinstate river bed habitat for juvenile mussels and fish.<br /> <br /> In areas where commercial forestry takes place, and which was planted prior to the use of current good practice guidance, silt run-off can cause significant damage to potential freshwater pearl mussel and salmonid habitat. Riparian tree planting using native broadleaves will occur and man-made drainage ditches will be blocked to reduce silt and nutrient run-off and improve water quality.<br /> <br /> Some catchments have high levels of silt and nutrient enriched water draining off the slopes into the river. A series of strategically positioned ponds and wetlands will be created to intercept enriched run-off before it reaches the river to improve water quality.<br /> <br /> How do we SECURE the long term survival of freshwater pearl mussel.......<br /> <br /> A seasonal Riverwatcher is employed to develop a ‘riverwatcher’ scheme in selected catchments within Scotland where illegal pearl fishing and unauthorised river works are still a threat. The scheme will raise awareness of the threats to the freshwater pearl mussel and will undertake coordinated action to prevent and report illegal activity.<br /> <br /> In some rivers pearl mussel populations are too small for natural recovery to be guaranteed. The PIP project is collecting mussel larvae (glochidia) and introducing the larvae onto the gills of young salmon and trout (encystment) to mimic the natural lifecycle of the mussel and increase the juvenile freshwater pearl mussel population.<br /> <br /> What tools are being used to COMMUNICATE........<br /> <br /> To promote awareness of the freshwater pearl mussel amongst the younger generation an educational programme 'Pearls in the Classroom' is being delivered across selected catchments. This will also help to deliver the objective of securing populations by encouraging local families to recognise the damage that illegal activities can cause.<br /> <br /> A range of dissemination events will take place throughout the project. These will focus on different audiences and will raise awareness of the actions taken during the project and how they can be applied more widely.<br /> <br /> It will include the delivery of presentations, seminars and interpretation material and the organising of a final project conference.<br /> <br /> Monitoring work is being implemented to ensure the project delivers its expected results as well as adequately monitors the project impacts. Monitoring will include:<br /> •water quality;<br /> •habitat;<br /> •freshwater pearl mussels;<br /> •host salmonids; and<br /> •levels of uptake and implementation of habitat restoration measures.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> LIFE Administrative data:<br /> <br /> Project reference LIFE11 NAT/UK/000383<br /> Duration 03-SEP-2012 to 02-SEP -2016<br /> Total budget 4,617,398.00 €<br /> EU contribution 2,293,990.00 €<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment}}<br /> {{Site}}<br /> {{Project background}}<br /> {{Motivations}}<br /> {{Measures}}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

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<p>CLDC1: CLDC1 uploaded a new version of &amp;quot;File:Piplogo.png&amp;quot;: Pearls in Peril project logo</p> <hr /> <div>Pearls in Peril logo</div>

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<p>CLDC1: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Draft<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=58.48384800516, -4.2919691564748<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Themes=Habitat and biodiversity<br /> |Country=Scotland<br /> |Main contact forename=Danielle<br /> |Main contact surname=Casey<br /> |Main contact id=CLDC1<br /> |Contact organisation=Scottish Natural Heritage<br /> |Contact organisation url=www.snh.gov.uk<br /> |Name of parent multi-site project=Case_study:Pearls in Peril LIFE project<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=Piplogo.png<br /> |Picture description=Pearls in Peril project logo<br /> |Project summary=What’s important about PIP?<br /> <br /> Great Britain contains a significant quantity of the known breeding populations of freshwater pearl mussel in Europe. The PIP Project has crucial implications for the whole of the EU. Without this project, it is likely that mussel populations in Britain will continue to decline with possible extinction in many rivers. Given the importance of the British populations in a European and global context, their loss would have a catastrophic impact on the overall survival of the freshwater pearl mussel in Europe.<br /> <br /> It is essential that we work together to improve our water courses to give this amazing animal a chance of survival. This ancient and internationally protected species cleans our rivers and can live for over 100 years. Improving watercourses not only helps freshwater pearl mussel, it also benefits the whole river ecosystem. PIP will raise awareness of the issues and work with local communities, landowners and managers to make changes that will safeguard the future of the freshwater pearl mussel.<br /> <br /> Who we are……<br /> <br /> ‘Pearls in Peril’ (PIP) is a UK wide LIFE nature project with 22 partners working together to restore river habitats benefiting freshwater pearl mussel and salmonids (salmon and trout). The project was approved by LIFE in September 2012 and will run until September 2016. A total of 48 actions will be delivered across 21 rivers designated as Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) for freshwater pearl mussel.<br /> <br /> What are our aims.....<br /> <br /> The freshwater pearl mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera) is declining dramatically throughout its range and is under grave threat within Great Britain. Mussel populations have been affected by multiple issues, including wildlife crime, habitat degradation and declining water quality. This project will help to safeguard the future of the most important pearl mussel populations in Great Britain by tackling these threats and implementing best practice conservation methods. The project has the following aims:<br /> <br /> 1. To RESTORE the habitat of freshwater pearl mussels and salmonids in selected river catchments within Great Britain.<br /> <br /> 2. To SECURE the long term survival of existing freshwater pearl mussel populations and prevent their further degradation.<br /> <br /> 3. To COMMUNICATE with local, national and international audiences to raise awareness of freshwater pearl mussel conservation issues.<br /> <br /> What are we doing to RESTORE habitat......<br /> <br /> We are promoting and facilitating the use of suitable agri-environment schemes by land managers and are using these schemes to implement riparian tree planting and the fencing of river banks to improve bank stability and reduce silt input to the water course.<br /> <br /> Sites have been identified for in stream restoration that will most benefit pearl mussels and salmonids (Atlantic salmon and trout). This involves seeding river beds with gravel and removing artificial river structures such as croys and weirs to reinstate river bed habitat for juvenile mussels and fish.<br /> <br /> In areas where commercial forestry takes place, and which was planted prior to the use of current good practice guidance, silt run-off can cause significant damage to potential freshwater pearl mussel and salmonid habitat. Riparian tree planting using native broadleaves will occur and man-made drainage ditches will be blocked to reduce silt and nutrient run-off and improve water quality.<br /> <br /> Some catchments have high levels of silt and nutrient enriched water draining off the slopes into the river. A series of strategically positioned ponds and wetlands will be created to intercept enriched run-off before it reaches the river to improve water quality.<br /> <br /> How do we SECURE the long term survival of freshwater pearl mussel.......<br /> <br /> A seasonal Riverwatcher is employed to develop a ‘riverwatcher’ scheme in selected catchments within Scotland where illegal pearl fishing and unauthorised river works are still a threat. The scheme will raise awareness of the threats to the freshwater pearl mussel and will undertake coordinated action to prevent and report illegal activity.<br /> <br /> In some rivers pearl mussel populations are too small for natural recovery to be guaranteed. The PIP project is collecting mussel larvae (glochidia) and introducing the larvae onto the gills of young salmon and trout (encystment) to mimic the natural lifecycle of the mussel and increase the juvenile freshwater pearl mussel population.<br /> <br /> What tools are being used to COMMUNICATE........<br /> <br /> To promote awareness of the freshwater pearl mussel amongst the younger generation an educational programme 'Pearls in the Classroom' is being delivered across selected catchments. This will also help to deliver the objective of securing populations by encouraging local families to recognise the damage that illegal activities can cause.<br /> <br /> A range of dissemination events will take place throughout the project. These will focus on different audiences and will raise awareness of the actions taken during the project and how they can be applied more widely.<br /> <br /> It will include the delivery of presentations, seminars and interpretation material and the organising of a final project conference.<br /> <br /> Monitoring work is being implemented to ensure the project delivers its expected results as well as adequately monitors the project impacts. Monitoring will include:<br /> •water quality;<br /> •habitat;<br /> •freshwater pearl mussels;<br /> •host salmonids; and<br /> •levels of uptake and implementation of habitat restoration measures.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> LIFE Administrative data:<br /> <br /> Project reference LIFE11 NAT/UK/000383<br /> Duration 03-SEP-2012 to 02-SEP -2016<br /> Total budget 4,617,398.00 €<br /> EU contribution 2,293,990.00 €<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment}}<br /> {{Site}}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Project started=2012/09/03<br /> }}<br /> {{Motivations<br /> |Specific mitigation=To safeguard the future of the most important freshwater pearl mussel populations in Great Britain<br /> |Biological quality elements=FWPM and salmonid abundance<br /> |Physico-chemical quality elements=water quality<br /> }}<br /> {{Measures}}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{Biological quality element table row<br /> |Element=Invertebrates: Abundance<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=No<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> }}<br /> {{Biological quality element table row<br /> |Element=Fish<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=No<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> }}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality element table row<br /> |Element=Oxygen balance<br /> |Monitored before=No<br /> |Monitored after=No<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=No<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=No<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> }}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

CLDC1 https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Pearls_in_Peril_LIFE%2B_GB_Project_-_River_Evelix&diff=37470 2016-09-30T10:38:03Z

<p>CLDC1: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Draft<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=57.88958874391649, -4.086719659972005<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Themes=Habitat and biodiversity<br /> |Country=Scotland<br /> |Main contact forename=Danielle<br /> |Main contact surname=Casey<br /> |Main contact id=CLDC1<br /> |Contact organisation=Scottish Natural Heritage<br /> |Contact organisation url=www.snh.gov.uk<br /> |Name of parent multi-site project=Case_study:Pearls in Peril LIFE project<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=Piplogo.png<br /> |Picture description=Pearls in Peril project logo<br /> |Project summary=What’s important about PIP?<br /> <br /> Great Britain contains a significant quantity of the known breeding populations of freshwater pearl mussel in Europe. The PIP Project has crucial implications for the whole of the EU. Without this project, it is likely that mussel populations in Britain will continue to decline with possible extinction in many rivers. Given the importance of the British populations in a European and global context, their loss would have a catastrophic impact on the overall survival of the freshwater pearl mussel in Europe.<br /> <br /> It is essential that we work together to improve our water courses to give this amazing animal a chance of survival. This ancient and internationally protected species cleans our rivers and can live for over 100 years. Improving watercourses not only helps freshwater pearl mussel, it also benefits the whole river ecosystem. PIP will raise awareness of the issues and work with local communities, landowners and managers to make changes that will safeguard the future of the freshwater pearl mussel.<br /> <br /> Who we are……<br /> <br /> ‘Pearls in Peril’ (PIP) is a UK wide LIFE nature project with 22 partners working together to restore river habitats benefiting freshwater pearl mussel and salmonids (salmon and trout). The project was approved by LIFE in September 2012 and will run until September 2016. A total of 48 actions will be delivered across 21 rivers designated as Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) for freshwater pearl mussel.<br /> <br /> What are our aims.....<br /> <br /> The freshwater pearl mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera) is declining dramatically throughout its range and is under grave threat within Great Britain. Mussel populations have been affected by multiple issues, including wildlife crime, habitat degradation and declining water quality. This project will help to safeguard the future of the most important pearl mussel populations in Great Britain by tackling these threats and implementing best practice conservation methods. The project has the following aims:<br /> <br /> 1. To RESTORE the habitat of freshwater pearl mussels and salmonids in selected river catchments within Great Britain.<br /> <br /> 2. To SECURE the long term survival of existing freshwater pearl mussel populations and prevent their further degradation.<br /> <br /> 3. To COMMUNICATE with local, national and international audiences to raise awareness of freshwater pearl mussel conservation issues.<br /> <br /> What are we doing to RESTORE habitat......<br /> <br /> We are promoting and facilitating the use of suitable agri-environment schemes by land managers and are using these schemes to implement riparian tree planting and the fencing of river banks to improve bank stability and reduce silt input to the water course.<br /> <br /> Sites have been identified for in stream restoration that will most benefit pearl mussels and salmonids (Atlantic salmon and trout). This involves seeding river beds with gravel and removing artificial river structures such as croys and weirs to reinstate river bed habitat for juvenile mussels and fish.<br /> <br /> In areas where commercial forestry takes place, and which was planted prior to the use of current good practice guidance, silt run-off can cause significant damage to potential freshwater pearl mussel and salmonid habitat. Riparian tree planting using native broadleaves will occur and man-made drainage ditches will be blocked to reduce silt and nutrient run-off and improve water quality.<br /> <br /> Some catchments have high levels of silt and nutrient enriched water draining off the slopes into the river. A series of strategically positioned ponds and wetlands will be created to intercept enriched run-off before it reaches the river to improve water quality.<br /> <br /> How do we SECURE the long term survival of freshwater pearl mussel.......<br /> <br /> A seasonal Riverwatcher is employed to develop a ‘riverwatcher’ scheme in selected catchments within Scotland where illegal pearl fishing and unauthorised river works are still a threat. The scheme will raise awareness of the threats to the freshwater pearl mussel and will undertake coordinated action to prevent and report illegal activity.<br /> <br /> In some rivers pearl mussel populations are too small for natural recovery to be guaranteed. The PIP project is collecting mussel larvae (glochidia) and introducing the larvae onto the gills of young salmon and trout (encystment) to mimic the natural lifecycle of the mussel and increase the juvenile freshwater pearl mussel population.<br /> <br /> What tools are being used to COMMUNICATE........<br /> <br /> To promote awareness of the freshwater pearl mussel amongst the younger generation an educational programme 'Pearls in the Classroom' is being delivered across selected catchments. This will also help to deliver the objective of securing populations by encouraging local families to recognise the damage that illegal activities can cause.<br /> <br /> A range of dissemination events will take place throughout the project. These will focus on different audiences and will raise awareness of the actions taken during the project and how they can be applied more widely.<br /> <br /> It will include the delivery of presentations, seminars and interpretation material and the organising of a final project conference.<br /> <br /> Monitoring work is being implemented to ensure the project delivers its expected results as well as adequately monitors the project impacts. Monitoring will include:<br /> •water quality;<br /> •habitat;<br /> •freshwater pearl mussels;<br /> •host salmonids; and<br /> •levels of uptake and implementation of habitat restoration measures.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> LIFE Administrative data:<br /> <br /> Project reference LIFE11 NAT/UK/000383<br /> Duration 03-SEP-2012 to 02-SEP -2016<br /> Total budget 4,617,398.00 €<br /> EU contribution 2,293,990.00 €<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment}}<br /> {{Site}}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Project started=2012/09/03<br /> }}<br /> {{Motivations<br /> |Specific mitigation=To safeguard the future of the most important pearl mussel populations in Great Britain<br /> |Biological quality elements=FWPM and salmonid abundance<br /> |Physico-chemical quality elements=water quality<br /> }}<br /> {{Measures}}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{Biological quality element table row<br /> |Element=Invertebrates: Abundance<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=No<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> }}<br /> {{Biological quality element table row<br /> |Element=Fish: Abundance<br /> |Monitored before=No<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=No<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> }}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality element table row<br /> |Element=Oxygen balance<br /> |Monitored before=No<br /> |Monitored after=No<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> }}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

CLDC1 https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Pearls_in_Peril_LIFE%2B_GB_Project_-_River_Naver&diff=37469 2016-09-30T10:37:01Z

<p>CLDC1: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Draft<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=58.388141937673176, -4.198081966023892<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Themes=Habitat and biodiversity<br /> |Country=Scotland<br /> |Main contact forename=Danielle<br /> |Main contact surname=Casey<br /> |Main contact id=CLDC1<br /> |Contact organisation=Scottish Natural Heritage<br /> |Contact organisation url=www.snh.gov.uk<br /> |Name of parent multi-site project=Case_study:Pearls in Peril LIFE project<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=Piplogo.png<br /> |Picture description=Pearls in Peril project logo<br /> |Project summary=What’s important about PIP?<br /> <br /> Great Britain contains a significant quantity of the known breeding populations of freshwater pearl mussel in Europe. The PIP Project has crucial implications for the whole of the EU. Without this project, it is likely that mussel populations in Britain will continue to decline with possible extinction in many rivers. Given the importance of the British populations in a European and global context, their loss would have a catastrophic impact on the overall survival of the freshwater pearl mussel in Europe.<br /> <br /> It is essential that we work together to improve our water courses to give this amazing animal a chance of survival. This ancient and internationally protected species cleans our rivers and can live for over 100 years. Improving watercourses not only helps freshwater pearl mussel, it also benefits the whole river ecosystem. PIP will raise awareness of the issues and work with local communities, landowners and managers to make changes that will safeguard the future of the freshwater pearl mussel.<br /> <br /> Who we are……<br /> <br /> ‘Pearls in Peril’ (PIP) is a UK wide LIFE nature project with 22 partners working together to restore river habitats benefiting freshwater pearl mussel and salmonids (salmon and trout). The project was approved by LIFE in September 2012 and will run until September 2016. A total of 48 actions will be delivered across 21 rivers designated as Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) for freshwater pearl mussel.<br /> <br /> What are our aims.....<br /> <br /> The freshwater pearl mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera) is declining dramatically throughout its range and is under grave threat within Great Britain. Mussel populations have been affected by multiple issues, including wildlife crime, habitat degradation and declining water quality. This project will help to safeguard the future of the most important pearl mussel populations in Great Britain by tackling these threats and implementing best practice conservation methods. The project has the following aims:<br /> <br /> 1. To RESTORE the habitat of freshwater pearl mussels and salmonids in selected river catchments within Great Britain.<br /> <br /> 2. To SECURE the long term survival of existing freshwater pearl mussel populations and prevent their further degradation.<br /> <br /> 3. To COMMUNICATE with local, national and international audiences to raise awareness of freshwater pearl mussel conservation issues.<br /> <br /> What are we doing to RESTORE habitat......<br /> <br /> We are promoting and facilitating the use of suitable agri-environment schemes by land managers and are using these schemes to implement riparian tree planting and the fencing of river banks to improve bank stability and reduce silt input to the water course.<br /> <br /> Sites have been identified for in stream restoration that will most benefit pearl mussels and salmonids (Atlantic salmon and trout). This involves seeding river beds with gravel and removing artificial river structures such as croys and weirs to reinstate river bed habitat for juvenile mussels and fish.<br /> <br /> In areas where commercial forestry takes place, and which was planted prior to the use of current good practice guidance, silt run-off can cause significant damage to potential freshwater pearl mussel and salmonid habitat. Riparian tree planting using native broadleaves will occur and man-made drainage ditches will be blocked to reduce silt and nutrient run-off and improve water quality.<br /> <br /> Some catchments have high levels of silt and nutrient enriched water draining off the slopes into the river. A series of strategically positioned ponds and wetlands will be created to intercept enriched run-off before it reaches the river to improve water quality.<br /> <br /> How do we SECURE the long term survival of freshwater pearl mussel.......<br /> <br /> A seasonal Riverwatcher is employed to develop a ‘riverwatcher’ scheme in selected catchments within Scotland where illegal pearl fishing and unauthorised river works are still a threat. The scheme will raise awareness of the threats to the freshwater pearl mussel and will undertake coordinated action to prevent and report illegal activity.<br /> <br /> In some rivers pearl mussel populations are too small for natural recovery to be guaranteed. The PIP project is collecting mussel larvae (glochidia) and introducing the larvae onto the gills of young salmon and trout (encystment) to mimic the natural lifecycle of the mussel and increase the juvenile freshwater pearl mussel population.<br /> <br /> What tools are being used to COMMUNICATE........<br /> <br /> To promote awareness of the freshwater pearl mussel amongst the younger generation an educational programme 'Pearls in the Classroom' is being delivered across selected catchments. This will also help to deliver the objective of securing populations by encouraging local families to recognise the damage that illegal activities can cause.<br /> <br /> A range of dissemination events will take place throughout the project. These will focus on different audiences and will raise awareness of the actions taken during the project and how they can be applied more widely.<br /> <br /> It will include the delivery of presentations, seminars and interpretation material and the organising of a final project conference.<br /> <br /> Monitoring work is being implemented to ensure the project delivers its expected results as well as adequately monitors the project impacts. Monitoring will include:<br /> •water quality;<br /> •habitat;<br /> •freshwater pearl mussels;<br /> •host salmonids; and<br /> •levels of uptake and implementation of habitat restoration measures.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> LIFE Administrative data:<br /> <br /> Project reference LIFE11 NAT/UK/000383<br /> Duration 03-SEP-2012 to 02-SEP -2016<br /> Total budget 4,617,398.00 €<br /> EU contribution 2,293,990.00 €<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment}}<br /> {{Site}}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Project started=2012/09/03<br /> }}<br /> {{Motivations<br /> |Specific mitigation=To safeguard the future of the most important pearl mussel populations in Great Britain<br /> |Biological quality elements=FWPM and salmonid abundance<br /> |Physico-chemical quality elements=water quality<br /> }}<br /> {{Measures}}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{Biological quality element table row<br /> |Element=Invertebrates: Abundance<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=No<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> }}<br /> {{Biological quality element table row<br /> |Element=Fish: Abundance<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=No<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> }}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

CLDC1 https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Pearls_in_Peril_LIFE%2B_GB_Project_-_River_Naver&diff=37468 2016-09-30T10:35:51Z

<p>CLDC1: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Draft<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=58.388141937673176, -4.198081966023892<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Themes=Habitat and biodiversity<br /> |Country=Scotland<br /> |Main contact forename=Danielle<br /> |Main contact surname=Casey<br /> |Main contact id=CLDC1<br /> |Contact organisation=Scottish Natural Heritage<br /> |Contact organisation url=www.snh.gov.uk<br /> |Name of parent multi-site project=Case_study:Pearls in Peril LIFE project<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=Piplogo.png<br /> |Picture description=Pearls in Peril project logo<br /> |Project summary=What’s important about PIP?<br /> <br /> Great Britain contains a significant quantity of the known breeding populations of freshwater pearl mussel in Europe. The PIP Project has crucial implications for the whole of the EU. Without this project, it is likely that mussel populations in Britain will continue to decline with possible extinction in many rivers. Given the importance of the British populations in a European and global context, their loss would have a catastrophic impact on the overall survival of the freshwater pearl mussel in Europe.<br /> <br /> It is essential that we work together to improve our water courses to give this amazing animal a chance of survival. This ancient and internationally protected species cleans our rivers and can live for over 100 years. Improving watercourses not only helps freshwater pearl mussel, it also benefits the whole river ecosystem. PIP will raise awareness of the issues and work with local communities, landowners and managers to make changes that will safeguard the future of the freshwater pearl mussel.<br /> <br /> Who we are……<br /> <br /> ‘Pearls in Peril’ (PIP) is a UK wide LIFE nature project with 22 partners working together to restore river habitats benefiting freshwater pearl mussel and salmonids (salmon and trout). The project was approved by LIFE in September 2012 and will run until September 2016. A total of 48 actions will be delivered across 21 rivers designated as Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) for freshwater pearl mussel.<br /> <br /> What are our aims.....<br /> <br /> The freshwater pearl mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera) is declining dramatically throughout its range and is under grave threat within Great Britain. Mussel populations have been affected by multiple issues, including wildlife crime, habitat degradation and declining water quality. This project will help to safeguard the future of the most important pearl mussel populations in Great Britain by tackling these threats and implementing best practice conservation methods. The project has the following aims:<br /> <br /> 1. To RESTORE the habitat of freshwater pearl mussels and salmonids in selected river catchments within Great Britain.<br /> <br /> 2. To SECURE the long term survival of existing freshwater pearl mussel populations and prevent their further degradation.<br /> <br /> 3. To COMMUNICATE with local, national and international audiences to raise awareness of freshwater pearl mussel conservation issues.<br /> <br /> What are we doing to RESTORE habitat......<br /> <br /> We are promoting and facilitating the use of suitable agri-environment schemes by land managers and are using these schemes to implement riparian tree planting and the fencing of river banks to improve bank stability and reduce silt input to the water course.<br /> <br /> Sites have been identified for in stream restoration that will most benefit pearl mussels and salmonids (Atlantic salmon and trout). This involves seeding river beds with gravel and removing artificial river structures such as croys and weirs to reinstate river bed habitat for juvenile mussels and fish.<br /> <br /> In areas where commercial forestry takes place, and which was planted prior to the use of current good practice guidance, silt run-off can cause significant damage to potential freshwater pearl mussel and salmonid habitat. Riparian tree planting using native broadleaves will occur and man-made drainage ditches will be blocked to reduce silt and nutrient run-off and improve water quality.<br /> <br /> Some catchments have high levels of silt and nutrient enriched water draining off the slopes into the river. A series of strategically positioned ponds and wetlands will be created to intercept enriched run-off before it reaches the river to improve water quality.<br /> <br /> How do we SECURE the long term survival of freshwater pearl mussel.......<br /> <br /> A seasonal Riverwatcher is employed to develop a ‘riverwatcher’ scheme in selected catchments within Scotland where illegal pearl fishing and unauthorised river works are still a threat. The scheme will raise awareness of the threats to the freshwater pearl mussel and will undertake coordinated action to prevent and report illegal activity.<br /> <br /> In some rivers pearl mussel populations are too small for natural recovery to be guaranteed. The PIP project is collecting mussel larvae (glochidia) and introducing the larvae onto the gills of young salmon and trout (encystment) to mimic the natural lifecycle of the mussel and increase the juvenile freshwater pearl mussel population.<br /> <br /> What tools are being used to COMMUNICATE........<br /> <br /> To promote awareness of the freshwater pearl mussel amongst the younger generation an educational programme 'Pearls in the Classroom' is being delivered across selected catchments. This will also help to deliver the objective of securing populations by encouraging local families to recognise the damage that illegal activities can cause.<br /> <br /> A range of dissemination events will take place throughout the project. These will focus on different audiences and will raise awareness of the actions taken during the project and how they can be applied more widely.<br /> <br /> It will include the delivery of presentations, seminars and interpretation material and the organising of a final project conference.<br /> <br /> Monitoring work is being implemented to ensure the project delivers its expected results as well as adequately monitors the project impacts. Monitoring will include:<br /> •water quality;<br /> •habitat;<br /> •freshwater pearl mussels;<br /> •host salmonids; and<br /> •levels of uptake and implementation of habitat restoration measures.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> LIFE Administrative data:<br /> <br /> Project reference LIFE11 NAT/UK/000383<br /> Duration 03-SEP-2012 to 02-SEP -2016<br /> Total budget 4,617,398.00 €<br /> EU contribution 2,293,990.00 €<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment}}<br /> {{Site}}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Project started=2012/09/03<br /> }}<br /> {{Motivations<br /> |Specific mitigation=To safeguard the future of the most important pearl mussel populations in Great Britain<br /> |Biological quality elements=FWPM and salmonid abundance<br /> |Physico-chemical quality elements=water quality<br /> }}<br /> {{Measures}}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

CLDC1 https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Pearls_in_Peril_LIFE%2B_GB_Project_-_River_Naver&diff=37467 2016-09-30T10:33:59Z

<p>CLDC1: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Draft<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=58.388141937673176, -4.198081966023892<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Themes=Habitat and biodiversity<br /> |Country=Scotland<br /> |Main contact forename=Danielle<br /> |Main contact surname=Casey<br /> |Main contact id=CLDC1<br /> |Contact organisation=Scottish Natural Heritage<br /> |Contact organisation url=www.snh.gov.uk<br /> |Name of parent multi-site project=Case_study:Pearls in Peril LIFE project<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=Piplogo.png<br /> |Picture description=Pearls in Peril project logo<br /> |Project summary=What’s important about PIP?<br /> <br /> Great Britain contains a significant quantity of the known breeding populations of freshwater pearl mussel in Europe. The PIP Project has crucial implications for the whole of the EU. Without this project, it is likely that mussel populations in Britain will continue to decline with possible extinction in many rivers. Given the importance of the British populations in a European and global context, their loss would have a catastrophic impact on the overall survival of the freshwater pearl mussel in Europe.<br /> <br /> It is essential that we work together to improve our water courses to give this amazing animal a chance of survival. This ancient and internationally protected species cleans our rivers and can live for over 100 years. Improving watercourses not only helps freshwater pearl mussel, it also benefits the whole river ecosystem. PIP will raise awareness of the issues and work with local communities, landowners and managers to make changes that will safeguard the future of the freshwater pearl mussel.<br /> <br /> Who we are……<br /> <br /> ‘Pearls in Peril’ (PIP) is a UK wide LIFE nature project with 22 partners working together to restore river habitats benefiting freshwater pearl mussel and salmonids (salmon and trout). The project was approved by LIFE in September 2012 and will run until September 2016. A total of 48 actions will be delivered across 21 rivers designated as Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) for freshwater pearl mussel.<br /> <br /> What are our aims.....<br /> <br /> The freshwater pearl mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera) is declining dramatically throughout its range and is under grave threat within Great Britain. Mussel populations have been affected by multiple issues, including wildlife crime, habitat degradation and declining water quality. This project will help to safeguard the future of the most important pearl mussel populations in Great Britain by tackling these threats and implementing best practice conservation methods. The project has the following aims:<br /> <br /> 1. To RESTORE the habitat of freshwater pearl mussels and salmonids in selected river catchments within Great Britain.<br /> <br /> 2. To SECURE the long term survival of existing freshwater pearl mussel populations and prevent their further degradation.<br /> <br /> 3. To COMMUNICATE with local, national and international audiences to raise awareness of freshwater pearl mussel conservation issues.<br /> <br /> What are we doing to RESTORE habitat......<br /> <br /> We are promoting and facilitating the use of suitable agri-environment schemes by land managers and are using these schemes to implement riparian tree planting and the fencing of river banks to improve bank stability and reduce silt input to the water course.<br /> <br /> Sites have been identified for in stream restoration that will most benefit pearl mussels and salmonids (Atlantic salmon and trout). This involves seeding river beds with gravel and removing artificial river structures such as croys and weirs to reinstate river bed habitat for juvenile mussels and fish.<br /> <br /> In areas where commercial forestry takes place, and which was planted prior to the use of current good practice guidance, silt run-off can cause significant damage to potential freshwater pearl mussel and salmonid habitat. Riparian tree planting using native broadleaves will occur and man-made drainage ditches will be blocked to reduce silt and nutrient run-off and improve water quality.<br /> <br /> Some catchments have high levels of silt and nutrient enriched water draining off the slopes into the river. A series of strategically positioned ponds and wetlands will be created to intercept enriched run-off before it reaches the river to improve water quality.<br /> <br /> How do we SECURE the long term survival of freshwater pearl mussel.......<br /> <br /> A seasonal Riverwatcher is employed to develop a ‘riverwatcher’ scheme in selected catchments within Scotland where illegal pearl fishing and unauthorised river works are still a threat. The scheme will raise awareness of the threats to the freshwater pearl mussel and will undertake coordinated action to prevent and report illegal activity.<br /> <br /> In some rivers pearl mussel populations are too small for natural recovery to be guaranteed. The PIP project is collecting mussel larvae (glochidia) and introducing the larvae onto the gills of young salmon and trout (encystment) to mimic the natural lifecycle of the mussel and increase the juvenile freshwater pearl mussel population.<br /> <br /> What tools are being used to COMMUNICATE........<br /> <br /> To promote awareness of the freshwater pearl mussel amongst the younger generation an educational programme 'Pearls in the Classroom' is being delivered across selected catchments. This will also help to deliver the objective of securing populations by encouraging local families to recognise the damage that illegal activities can cause.<br /> <br /> A range of dissemination events will take place throughout the project. These will focus on different audiences and will raise awareness of the actions taken during the project and how they can be applied more widely.<br /> <br /> It will include the delivery of presentations, seminars and interpretation material and the organising of a final project conference.<br /> <br /> Monitoring work is being implemented to ensure the project delivers its expected results as well as adequately monitors the project impacts. Monitoring will include:<br /> •water quality;<br /> •habitat;<br /> •freshwater pearl mussels;<br /> •host salmonids; and<br /> •levels of uptake and implementation of habitat restoration measures.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> LIFE Administrative data:<br /> <br /> Project reference LIFE11 NAT/UK/000383<br /> Duration 03-SEP-2012 to 02-SEP -2016<br /> Total budget 4,617,398.00 €<br /> EU contribution 2,293,990.00 €<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment}}<br /> {{Site}}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Project started=2012/09/03<br /> }}<br /> {{Motivations}}<br /> {{Measures}}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

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<p>CLDC1: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Draft<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=58.388141937673176, -4.198081966023892<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Themes=Habitat and biodiversity<br /> |Country=Scotland<br /> |Main contact forename=Danielle<br /> |Main contact surname=Casey<br /> |Main contact id=CLDC1<br /> |Contact organisation=Scottish Natural Heritage<br /> |Contact organisation url=www.snh.gov.uk<br /> |Name of parent multi-site project=Case_study:Pearls in Peril LIFE project<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=Piplogo.png<br /> |Picture description=Pearls in Peril project logo<br /> |Project summary=What’s important about PIP?<br /> <br /> Great Britain contains a significant quantity of the known breeding populations of freshwater pearl mussel in Europe. The PIP Project has crucial implications for the whole of the EU. Without this project, it is likely that mussel populations in Britain will continue to decline with possible extinction in many rivers. Given the importance of the British populations in a European and global context, their loss would have a catastrophic impact on the overall survival of the freshwater pearl mussel in Europe.<br /> <br /> It is essential that we work together to improve our water courses to give this amazing animal a chance of survival. This ancient and internationally protected species cleans our rivers and can live for over 100 years. Improving watercourses not only helps freshwater pearl mussel, it also benefits the whole river ecosystem. PIP will raise awareness of the issues and work with local communities, landowners and managers to make changes that will safeguard the future of the freshwater pearl mussel.<br /> <br /> Who we are……<br /> <br /> ‘Pearls in Peril’ (PIP) is a UK wide LIFE nature project with 22 partners working together to restore river habitats benefiting freshwater pearl mussel and salmonids (salmon and trout). The project was approved by LIFE in September 2012 and will run until September 2016. A total of 48 actions will be delivered across 21 rivers designated as Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) for freshwater pearl mussel.<br /> <br /> What are our aims.....<br /> <br /> The freshwater pearl mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera) is declining dramatically throughout its range and is under grave threat within Great Britain. Mussel populations have been affected by multiple issues, including wildlife crime, habitat degradation and declining water quality. This project will help to safeguard the future of the most important pearl mussel populations in Great Britain by tackling these threats and implementing best practice conservation methods. The project has the following aims:<br /> <br /> 1. To RESTORE the habitat of freshwater pearl mussels and salmonids in selected river catchments within Great Britain.<br /> <br /> 2. To SECURE the long term survival of existing freshwater pearl mussel populations and prevent their further degradation.<br /> <br /> 3. To COMMUNICATE with local, national and international audiences to raise awareness of freshwater pearl mussel conservation issues.<br /> <br /> What are we doing to RESTORE habitat......<br /> <br /> We are promoting and facilitating the use of suitable agri-environment schemes by land managers and are using these schemes to implement riparian tree planting and the fencing of river banks to improve bank stability and reduce silt input to the water course.<br /> <br /> Sites have been identified for in stream restoration that will most benefit pearl mussels and salmonids (Atlantic salmon and trout). This involves seeding river beds with gravel and removing artificial river structures such as croys and weirs to reinstate river bed habitat for juvenile mussels and fish.<br /> <br /> In areas where commercial forestry takes place, and which was planted prior to the use of current good practice guidance, silt run-off can cause significant damage to potential freshwater pearl mussel and salmonid habitat. Riparian tree planting using native broadleaves will occur and man-made drainage ditches will be blocked to reduce silt and nutrient run-off and improve water quality.<br /> <br /> Some catchments have high levels of silt and nutrient enriched water draining off the slopes into the river. A series of strategically positioned ponds and wetlands will be created to intercept enriched run-off before it reaches the river to improve water quality.<br /> <br /> How do we SECURE the long term survival of freshwater pearl mussel.......<br /> <br /> A seasonal Riverwatcher is employed to develop a ‘riverwatcher’ scheme in selected catchments within Scotland where illegal pearl fishing and unauthorised river works are still a threat. The scheme will raise awareness of the threats to the freshwater pearl mussel and will undertake coordinated action to prevent and report illegal activity.<br /> <br /> In some rivers pearl mussel populations are too small for natural recovery to be guaranteed. The PIP project is collecting mussel larvae (glochidia) and introducing the larvae onto the gills of young salmon and trout (encystment) to mimic the natural lifecycle of the mussel and increase the juvenile freshwater pearl mussel population.<br /> <br /> What tools are being used to COMMUNICATE........<br /> <br /> To promote awareness of the freshwater pearl mussel amongst the younger generation an educational programme 'Pearls in the Classroom' is being delivered across selected catchments. This will also help to deliver the objective of securing populations by encouraging local families to recognise the damage that illegal activities can cause.<br /> <br /> A range of dissemination events will take place throughout the project. These will focus on different audiences and will raise awareness of the actions taken during the project and how they can be applied more widely.<br /> <br /> It will include the delivery of presentations, seminars and interpretation material and the organising of a final project conference.<br /> <br /> Monitoring work is being implemented to ensure the project delivers its expected results as well as adequately monitors the project impacts. Monitoring will include:<br /> •water quality;<br /> •habitat;<br /> •freshwater pearl mussels;<br /> •host salmonids; and<br /> •levels of uptake and implementation of habitat restoration measures.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> LIFE Administrative data:<br /> <br /> Project reference LIFE11 NAT/UK/000383<br /> Duration 03-SEP-2012 to 02-SEP -2016<br /> Total budget 4,617,398.00 €<br /> EU contribution 2,293,990.00 €<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment}}<br /> {{Site}}<br /> {{Project background}}<br /> {{Motivations}}<br /> {{Measures}}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

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<p>CLDC1: CLDC1 uploaded a new version of &amp;quot;File:Piplogo.png&amp;quot;: Pearls in Peril project logo</p> <hr /> <div>Pearls in Peril logo</div>

CLDC1 https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Pearls_in_Peril_LIFE%2B_GB_Project_-_River_Evelix&diff=37464 2016-09-30T10:28:46Z

<p>CLDC1: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Draft<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=57.88958874391649, -4.086719659972005<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Themes=Habitat and biodiversity<br /> |Country=Scotland<br /> |Main contact forename=Danielle<br /> |Main contact surname=Casey<br /> |Main contact id=CLDC1<br /> |Contact organisation=Scottish Natural Heritage<br /> |Contact organisation url=www.snh.gov.uk<br /> |Name of parent multi-site project=Case_study:Pearls in Peril LIFE project<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=Piplogo.png<br /> |Picture description=Pearls in Peril project logo<br /> |Project summary=What’s important about PIP?<br /> <br /> Great Britain contains a significant quantity of the known breeding populations of freshwater pearl mussel in Europe. The PIP Project has crucial implications for the whole of the EU. Without this project, it is likely that mussel populations in Britain will continue to decline with possible extinction in many rivers. Given the importance of the British populations in a European and global context, their loss would have a catastrophic impact on the overall survival of the freshwater pearl mussel in Europe.<br /> <br /> It is essential that we work together to improve our water courses to give this amazing animal a chance of survival. This ancient and internationally protected species cleans our rivers and can live for over 100 years. Improving watercourses not only helps freshwater pearl mussel, it also benefits the whole river ecosystem. PIP will raise awareness of the issues and work with local communities, landowners and managers to make changes that will safeguard the future of the freshwater pearl mussel.<br /> <br /> Who we are……<br /> <br /> ‘Pearls in Peril’ (PIP) is a UK wide LIFE nature project with 22 partners working together to restore river habitats benefiting freshwater pearl mussel and salmonids (salmon and trout). The project was approved by LIFE in September 2012 and will run until September 2016. A total of 48 actions will be delivered across 21 rivers designated as Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) for freshwater pearl mussel.<br /> <br /> What are our aims.....<br /> <br /> The freshwater pearl mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera) is declining dramatically throughout its range and is under grave threat within Great Britain. Mussel populations have been affected by multiple issues, including wildlife crime, habitat degradation and declining water quality. This project will help to safeguard the future of the most important pearl mussel populations in Great Britain by tackling these threats and implementing best practice conservation methods. The project has the following aims:<br /> <br /> 1. To RESTORE the habitat of freshwater pearl mussels and salmonids in selected river catchments within Great Britain.<br /> <br /> 2. To SECURE the long term survival of existing freshwater pearl mussel populations and prevent their further degradation.<br /> <br /> 3. To COMMUNICATE with local, national and international audiences to raise awareness of freshwater pearl mussel conservation issues.<br /> <br /> What are we doing to RESTORE habitat......<br /> <br /> We are promoting and facilitating the use of suitable agri-environment schemes by land managers and are using these schemes to implement riparian tree planting and the fencing of river banks to improve bank stability and reduce silt input to the water course.<br /> <br /> Sites have been identified for in stream restoration that will most benefit pearl mussels and salmonids (Atlantic salmon and trout). This involves seeding river beds with gravel and removing artificial river structures such as croys and weirs to reinstate river bed habitat for juvenile mussels and fish.<br /> <br /> In areas where commercial forestry takes place, and which was planted prior to the use of current good practice guidance, silt run-off can cause significant damage to potential freshwater pearl mussel and salmonid habitat. Riparian tree planting using native broadleaves will occur and man-made drainage ditches will be blocked to reduce silt and nutrient run-off and improve water quality.<br /> <br /> Some catchments have high levels of silt and nutrient enriched water draining off the slopes into the river. A series of strategically positioned ponds and wetlands will be created to intercept enriched run-off before it reaches the river to improve water quality.<br /> <br /> How do we SECURE the long term survival of freshwater pearl mussel.......<br /> <br /> A seasonal Riverwatcher is employed to develop a ‘riverwatcher’ scheme in selected catchments within Scotland where illegal pearl fishing and unauthorised river works are still a threat. The scheme will raise awareness of the threats to the freshwater pearl mussel and will undertake coordinated action to prevent and report illegal activity.<br /> <br /> In some rivers pearl mussel populations are too small for natural recovery to be guaranteed. The PIP project is collecting mussel larvae (glochidia) and introducing the larvae onto the gills of young salmon and trout (encystment) to mimic the natural lifecycle of the mussel and increase the juvenile freshwater pearl mussel population.<br /> <br /> What tools are being used to COMMUNICATE........<br /> <br /> To promote awareness of the freshwater pearl mussel amongst the younger generation an educational programme 'Pearls in the Classroom' is being delivered across selected catchments. This will also help to deliver the objective of securing populations by encouraging local families to recognise the damage that illegal activities can cause.<br /> <br /> A range of dissemination events will take place throughout the project. These will focus on different audiences and will raise awareness of the actions taken during the project and how they can be applied more widely.<br /> <br /> It will include the delivery of presentations, seminars and interpretation material and the organising of a final project conference.<br /> <br /> Monitoring work is being implemented to ensure the project delivers its expected results as well as adequately monitors the project impacts. Monitoring will include:<br /> •water quality;<br /> •habitat;<br /> •freshwater pearl mussels;<br /> •host salmonids; and<br /> •levels of uptake and implementation of habitat restoration measures.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> LIFE Administrative data:<br /> <br /> Project reference LIFE11 NAT/UK/000383<br /> Duration 03-SEP-2012 to 02-SEP -2016<br /> Total budget 4,617,398.00 €<br /> EU contribution 2,293,990.00 €<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment}}<br /> {{Site}}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Project started=2012/09/03<br /> }}<br /> {{Motivations<br /> |Specific mitigation=To safeguard the future of the most important pearl mussel populations in Great Britain<br /> }}<br /> {{Measures}}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{Biological quality element table row<br /> |Element=Invertebrates: Abundance<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=No<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> }}<br /> {{Biological quality element table row<br /> |Element=Fish: Abundance<br /> |Monitored before=No<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=No<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> }}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality element table row<br /> |Element=Oxygen balance<br /> |Monitored before=No<br /> |Monitored after=No<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> }}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

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<p>CLDC1: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Draft<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=57.88958874391649, -4.086719659972005<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Themes=Habitat and biodiversity<br /> |Country=Scotland<br /> |Main contact forename=Danielle<br /> |Main contact surname=Casey<br /> |Main contact id=CLDC1<br /> |Contact organisation=Scottish Natural Heritage<br /> |Contact organisation url=www.snh.gov.uk<br /> |Name of parent multi-site project=Case_study:Pearls in Peril LIFE project<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=Piplogo.png<br /> |Picture description=Pearls in Peril project logo<br /> |Project summary=What’s important about PIP?<br /> <br /> Great Britain contains a significant quantity of the known breeding populations of freshwater pearl mussel in Europe. The PIP Project has crucial implications for the whole of the EU. Without this project, it is likely that mussel populations in Britain will continue to decline with possible extinction in many rivers. Given the importance of the British populations in a European and global context, their loss would have a catastrophic impact on the overall survival of the freshwater pearl mussel in Europe.<br /> <br /> It is essential that we work together to improve our water courses to give this amazing animal a chance of survival. This ancient and internationally protected species cleans our rivers and can live for over 100 years. Improving watercourses not only helps freshwater pearl mussel, it also benefits the whole river ecosystem. PIP will raise awareness of the issues and work with local communities, landowners and managers to make changes that will safeguard the future of the freshwater pearl mussel.<br /> <br /> Who we are……<br /> <br /> ‘Pearls in Peril’ (PIP) is a UK wide LIFE nature project with 22 partners working together to restore river habitats benefiting freshwater pearl mussel and salmonids (salmon and trout). The project was approved by LIFE in September 2012 and will run until September 2016. A total of 48 actions will be delivered across 21 rivers designated as Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) for freshwater pearl mussel.<br /> <br /> What are our aims.....<br /> <br /> The freshwater pearl mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera) is declining dramatically throughout its range and is under grave threat within Great Britain. Mussel populations have been affected by multiple issues, including wildlife crime, habitat degradation and declining water quality. This project will help to safeguard the future of the most important pearl mussel populations in Great Britain by tackling these threats and implementing best practice conservation methods. The project has the following aims:<br /> <br /> 1. To RESTORE the habitat of freshwater pearl mussels and salmonids in selected river catchments within Great Britain.<br /> <br /> 2. To SECURE the long term survival of existing freshwater pearl mussel populations and prevent their further degradation.<br /> <br /> 3. To COMMUNICATE with local, national and international audiences to raise awareness of freshwater pearl mussel conservation issues.<br /> <br /> What are we doing to RESTORE habitat......<br /> <br /> We are promoting and facilitating the use of suitable agri-environment schemes by land managers and are using these schemes to implement riparian tree planting and the fencing of river banks to improve bank stability and reduce silt input to the water course.<br /> <br /> Sites have been identified for in stream restoration that will most benefit pearl mussels and salmonids (Atlantic salmon and trout). This involves seeding river beds with gravel and removing artificial river structures such as croys and weirs to reinstate river bed habitat for juvenile mussels and fish.<br /> <br /> In areas where commercial forestry takes place, and which was planted prior to the use of current good practice guidance, silt run-off can cause significant damage to potential freshwater pearl mussel and salmonid habitat. Riparian tree planting using native broadleaves will occur and man-made drainage ditches will be blocked to reduce silt and nutrient run-off and improve water quality.<br /> <br /> Some catchments have high levels of silt and nutrient enriched water draining off the slopes into the river. A series of strategically positioned ponds and wetlands will be created to intercept enriched run-off before it reaches the river to improve water quality.<br /> <br /> How do we SECURE the long term survival of freshwater pearl mussel.......<br /> <br /> A seasonal Riverwatcher is employed to develop a ‘riverwatcher’ scheme in selected catchments within Scotland where illegal pearl fishing and unauthorised river works are still a threat. The scheme will raise awareness of the threats to the freshwater pearl mussel and will undertake coordinated action to prevent and report illegal activity.<br /> <br /> In some rivers pearl mussel populations are too small for natural recovery to be guaranteed. The PIP project is collecting mussel larvae (glochidia) and introducing the larvae onto the gills of young salmon and trout (encystment) to mimic the natural lifecycle of the mussel and increase the juvenile freshwater pearl mussel population.<br /> <br /> What tools are being used to COMMUNICATE........<br /> <br /> To promote awareness of the freshwater pearl mussel amongst the younger generation an educational programme 'Pearls in the Classroom' is being delivered across selected catchments. This will also help to deliver the objective of securing populations by encouraging local families to recognise the damage that illegal activities can cause.<br /> <br /> A range of dissemination events will take place throughout the project. These will focus on different audiences and will raise awareness of the actions taken during the project and how they can be applied more widely.<br /> <br /> It will include the delivery of presentations, seminars and interpretation material and the organising of a final project conference.<br /> <br /> Monitoring work is being implemented to ensure the project delivers its expected results as well as adequately monitors the project impacts. Monitoring will include:<br /> •water quality;<br /> •habitat;<br /> •freshwater pearl mussels;<br /> •host salmonids; and<br /> •levels of uptake and implementation of habitat restoration measures.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> LIFE Administrative data:<br /> <br /> Project reference LIFE11 NAT/UK/000383<br /> Duration 03-SEP-2012 to 02-SEP -2016<br /> Total budget 4,617,398.00 €<br /> EU contribution 2,293,990.00 €<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment}}<br /> {{Site}}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Project started=2012/09/03<br /> }}<br /> {{Motivations<br /> |Specific mitigation=To safeguard the future of the most important pearl mussel populations in Great Britain<br /> }}<br /> {{Measures}}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{Biological quality element table row<br /> |Element=Invertebrates: Abundance<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=No<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> }}<br /> {{Biological quality element table row<br /> |Element=Fish: Abundance<br /> |Monitored before=No<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=No<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> }}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

CLDC1 https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Pearls_in_Peril_LIFE%2B_GB_Project_-_River_Evelix&diff=37462 2016-09-30T10:26:03Z

<p>CLDC1: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Draft<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=57.88958874391649, -4.086719659972005<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Themes=Habitat and biodiversity<br /> |Country=Scotland<br /> |Main contact forename=Danielle<br /> |Main contact surname=Casey<br /> |Main contact id=CLDC1<br /> |Contact organisation=Scottish Natural Heritage<br /> |Contact organisation url=www.snh.gov.uk<br /> |Name of parent multi-site project=Case_study:Pearls in Peril LIFE project<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=Piplogo.png<br /> |Picture description=Pearls in Peril project logo<br /> |Project summary=What’s important about PIP?<br /> <br /> Great Britain contains a significant quantity of the known breeding populations of freshwater pearl mussel in Europe. The PIP Project has crucial implications for the whole of the EU. Without this project, it is likely that mussel populations in Britain will continue to decline with possible extinction in many rivers. Given the importance of the British populations in a European and global context, their loss would have a catastrophic impact on the overall survival of the freshwater pearl mussel in Europe.<br /> <br /> It is essential that we work together to improve our water courses to give this amazing animal a chance of survival. This ancient and internationally protected species cleans our rivers and can live for over 100 years. Improving watercourses not only helps freshwater pearl mussel, it also benefits the whole river ecosystem. PIP will raise awareness of the issues and work with local communities, landowners and managers to make changes that will safeguard the future of the freshwater pearl mussel.<br /> <br /> Who we are……<br /> <br /> ‘Pearls in Peril’ (PIP) is a UK wide LIFE nature project with 22 partners working together to restore river habitats benefiting freshwater pearl mussel and salmonids (salmon and trout). The project was approved by LIFE in September 2012 and will run until September 2016. A total of 48 actions will be delivered across 21 rivers designated as Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) for freshwater pearl mussel.<br /> <br /> What are our aims.....<br /> <br /> The freshwater pearl mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera) is declining dramatically throughout its range and is under grave threat within Great Britain. Mussel populations have been affected by multiple issues, including wildlife crime, habitat degradation and declining water quality. This project will help to safeguard the future of the most important pearl mussel populations in Great Britain by tackling these threats and implementing best practice conservation methods. The project has the following aims:<br /> <br /> 1. To RESTORE the habitat of freshwater pearl mussels and salmonids in selected river catchments within Great Britain.<br /> <br /> 2. To SECURE the long term survival of existing freshwater pearl mussel populations and prevent their further degradation.<br /> <br /> 3. To COMMUNICATE with local, national and international audiences to raise awareness of freshwater pearl mussel conservation issues.<br /> <br /> What are we doing to RESTORE habitat......<br /> <br /> We are promoting and facilitating the use of suitable agri-environment schemes by land managers and are using these schemes to implement riparian tree planting and the fencing of river banks to improve bank stability and reduce silt input to the water course.<br /> <br /> Sites have been identified for in stream restoration that will most benefit pearl mussels and salmonids (Atlantic salmon and trout). This involves seeding river beds with gravel and removing artificial river structures such as croys and weirs to reinstate river bed habitat for juvenile mussels and fish.<br /> <br /> In areas where commercial forestry takes place, and which was planted prior to the use of current good practice guidance, silt run-off can cause significant damage to potential freshwater pearl mussel and salmonid habitat. Riparian tree planting using native broadleaves will occur and man-made drainage ditches will be blocked to reduce silt and nutrient run-off and improve water quality.<br /> <br /> Some catchments have high levels of silt and nutrient enriched water draining off the slopes into the river. A series of strategically positioned ponds and wetlands will be created to intercept enriched run-off before it reaches the river to improve water quality.<br /> <br /> How do we SECURE the long term survival of freshwater pearl mussel.......<br /> <br /> A seasonal Riverwatcher is employed to develop a ‘riverwatcher’ scheme in selected catchments within Scotland where illegal pearl fishing and unauthorised river works are still a threat. The scheme will raise awareness of the threats to the freshwater pearl mussel and will undertake coordinated action to prevent and report illegal activity.<br /> <br /> In some rivers pearl mussel populations are too small for natural recovery to be guaranteed. The PIP project is collecting mussel larvae (glochidia) and introducing the larvae onto the gills of young salmon and trout (encystment) to mimic the natural lifecycle of the mussel and increase the juvenile freshwater pearl mussel population.<br /> <br /> What tools are being used to COMMUNICATE........<br /> <br /> To promote awareness of the freshwater pearl mussel amongst the younger generation an educational programme 'Pearls in the Classroom' is being delivered across selected catchments. This will also help to deliver the objective of securing populations by encouraging local families to recognise the damage that illegal activities can cause.<br /> <br /> A range of dissemination events will take place throughout the project. These will focus on different audiences and will raise awareness of the actions taken during the project and how they can be applied more widely.<br /> <br /> It will include the delivery of presentations, seminars and interpretation material and the organising of a final project conference.<br /> <br /> Monitoring work is being implemented to ensure the project delivers its expected results as well as adequately monitors the project impacts. Monitoring will include:<br /> •water quality;<br /> •habitat;<br /> •freshwater pearl mussels;<br /> •host salmonids; and<br /> •levels of uptake and implementation of habitat restoration measures.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> LIFE Administrative data:<br /> <br /> Project reference LIFE11 NAT/UK/000383<br /> Duration 03-SEP-2012 to 02-SEP -2016<br /> Total budget 4,617,398.00 €<br /> EU contribution 2,293,990.00 €<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment}}<br /> {{Site}}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Project started=2012/09/03<br /> }}<br /> {{Motivations<br /> |Specific mitigation=To safeguard the future of the most important pearl mussel populations in Great Britain<br /> }}<br /> {{Measures}}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

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<p>CLDC1: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Draft<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=57.88958874391649, -4.086719659972005<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Themes=Habitat and biodiversity<br /> |Country=Scotland<br /> |Main contact forename=Danielle<br /> |Main contact surname=Casey<br /> |Main contact id=CLDC1<br /> |Contact organisation=Scottish Natural Heritage<br /> |Contact organisation url=www.snh.gov.uk<br /> |Name of parent multi-site project=Case_study:Pearls in Peril LIFE project<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=Piplogo.png<br /> |Picture description=Pearls in Peril project logo<br /> |Project summary=What’s important about PIP?<br /> <br /> Great Britain contains a significant quantity of the known breeding populations of freshwater pearl mussel in Europe. The PIP Project has crucial implications for the whole of the EU. Without this project, it is likely that mussel populations in Britain will continue to decline with possible extinction in many rivers. Given the importance of the British populations in a European and global context, their loss would have a catastrophic impact on the overall survival of the freshwater pearl mussel in Europe.<br /> <br /> It is essential that we work together to improve our water courses to give this amazing animal a chance of survival. This ancient and internationally protected species cleans our rivers and can live for over 100 years. Improving watercourses not only helps freshwater pearl mussel, it also benefits the whole river ecosystem. PIP will raise awareness of the issues and work with local communities, landowners and managers to make changes that will safeguard the future of the freshwater pearl mussel.<br /> <br /> Who we are……<br /> <br /> ‘Pearls in Peril’ (PIP) is a UK wide LIFE nature project with 22 partners working together to restore river habitats benefiting freshwater pearl mussel and salmonids (salmon and trout). The project was approved by LIFE in September 2012 and will run until September 2016. A total of 48 actions will be delivered across 21 rivers designated as Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) for freshwater pearl mussel.<br /> <br /> What are our aims.....<br /> <br /> The freshwater pearl mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera) is declining dramatically throughout its range and is under grave threat within Great Britain. Mussel populations have been affected by multiple issues, including wildlife crime, habitat degradation and declining water quality. This project will help to safeguard the future of the most important pearl mussel populations in Great Britain by tackling these threats and implementing best practice conservation methods. The project has the following aims:<br /> <br /> 1. To RESTORE the habitat of freshwater pearl mussels and salmonids in selected river catchments within Great Britain.<br /> <br /> 2. To SECURE the long term survival of existing freshwater pearl mussel populations and prevent their further degradation.<br /> <br /> 3. To COMMUNICATE with local, national and international audiences to raise awareness of freshwater pearl mussel conservation issues.<br /> <br /> What are we doing to RESTORE habitat......<br /> <br /> We are promoting and facilitating the use of suitable agri-environment schemes by land managers and are using these schemes to implement riparian tree planting and the fencing of river banks to improve bank stability and reduce silt input to the water course.<br /> <br /> Sites have been identified for in stream restoration that will most benefit pearl mussels and salmonids (Atlantic salmon and trout). This involves seeding river beds with gravel and removing artificial river structures such as croys and weirs to reinstate river bed habitat for juvenile mussels and fish.<br /> <br /> In areas where commercial forestry takes place, and which was planted prior to the use of current good practice guidance, silt run-off can cause significant damage to potential freshwater pearl mussel and salmonid habitat. Riparian tree planting using native broadleaves will occur and man-made drainage ditches will be blocked to reduce silt and nutrient run-off and improve water quality.<br /> <br /> Some catchments have high levels of silt and nutrient enriched water draining off the slopes into the river. A series of strategically positioned ponds and wetlands will be created to intercept enriched run-off before it reaches the river to improve water quality.<br /> <br /> How do we SECURE the long term survival of freshwater pearl mussel.......<br /> <br /> A seasonal Riverwatcher is employed to develop a ‘riverwatcher’ scheme in selected catchments within Scotland where illegal pearl fishing and unauthorised river works are still a threat. The scheme will raise awareness of the threats to the freshwater pearl mussel and will undertake coordinated action to prevent and report illegal activity.<br /> <br /> In some rivers pearl mussel populations are too small for natural recovery to be guaranteed. The PIP project is collecting mussel larvae (glochidia) and introducing the larvae onto the gills of young salmon and trout (encystment) to mimic the natural lifecycle of the mussel and increase the juvenile freshwater pearl mussel population.<br /> <br /> What tools are being used to COMMUNICATE........<br /> <br /> To promote awareness of the freshwater pearl mussel amongst the younger generation an educational programme 'Pearls in the Classroom' is being delivered across selected catchments. This will also help to deliver the objective of securing populations by encouraging local families to recognise the damage that illegal activities can cause.<br /> <br /> A range of dissemination events will take place throughout the project. These will focus on different audiences and will raise awareness of the actions taken during the project and how they can be applied more widely.<br /> <br /> It will include the delivery of presentations, seminars and interpretation material and the organising of a final project conference.<br /> <br /> Monitoring work is being implemented to ensure the project delivers its expected results as well as adequately monitors the project impacts. Monitoring will include:<br /> •water quality;<br /> •habitat;<br /> •freshwater pearl mussels;<br /> •host salmonids; and<br /> •levels of uptake and implementation of habitat restoration measures.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> LIFE Administrative data:<br /> <br /> Project reference LIFE11 NAT/UK/000383<br /> Duration 03-SEP-2012 to 02-SEP -2016<br /> Total budget 4,617,398.00 €<br /> EU contribution 2,293,990.00 €<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment}}<br /> {{Site}}<br /> {{Project background}}<br /> {{Motivations<br /> |Specific mitigation=To safeguard the future of the most important pearl mussel populations in Great Britain<br /> }}<br /> {{Measures}}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

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<p>CLDC1: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Draft<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=57.88958874391649, -4.086719659972005<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Themes=Habitat and biodiversity<br /> |Country=Scotland<br /> |Main contact forename=Danielle<br /> |Main contact surname=Casey<br /> |Main contact id=CLDC1<br /> |Contact organisation=Scottish Natural Heritage<br /> |Contact organisation url=www.snh.gov.uk<br /> |Name of parent multi-site project=Case_study:Pearls in Peril LIFE project<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=Piplogo.png<br /> |Picture description=Pearls in Peril project logo<br /> |Project summary=What’s important about PIP?<br /> <br /> Great Britain contains a significant quantity of the known breeding populations of freshwater pearl mussel in Europe. The PIP Project has crucial implications for the whole of the EU. Without this project, it is likely that mussel populations in Britain will continue to decline with possible extinction in many rivers. Given the importance of the British populations in a European and global context, their loss would have a catastrophic impact on the overall survival of the freshwater pearl mussel in Europe.<br /> <br /> It is essential that we work together to improve our water courses to give this amazing animal a chance of survival. This ancient and internationally protected species cleans our rivers and can live for over 100 years. Improving watercourses not only helps freshwater pearl mussel, it also benefits the whole river ecosystem. PIP will raise awareness of the issues and work with local communities, landowners and managers to make changes that will safeguard the future of the freshwater pearl mussel.<br /> <br /> Who we are……<br /> <br /> ‘Pearls in Peril’ (PIP) is a UK wide LIFE nature project with 22 partners working together to restore river habitats benefiting freshwater pearl mussel and salmonids (salmon and trout). The project was approved by LIFE in September 2012 and will run until September 2016. A total of 48 actions will be delivered across 21 rivers designated as Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) for freshwater pearl mussel.<br /> <br /> What are our aims.....<br /> <br /> The freshwater pearl mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera) is declining dramatically throughout its range and is under grave threat within Great Britain. Mussel populations have been affected by multiple issues, including wildlife crime, habitat degradation and declining water quality. This project will help to safeguard the future of the most important pearl mussel populations in Great Britain by tackling these threats and implementing best practice conservation methods. The project has the following aims:<br /> <br /> 1. To RESTORE the habitat of freshwater pearl mussels and salmonids in selected river catchments within Great Britain.<br /> <br /> 2. To SECURE the long term survival of existing freshwater pearl mussel populations and prevent their further degradation.<br /> <br /> 3. To COMMUNICATE with local, national and international audiences to raise awareness of freshwater pearl mussel conservation issues.<br /> <br /> What are we doing to RESTORE habitat......<br /> <br /> We are promoting and facilitating the use of suitable agri-environment schemes by land managers and are using these schemes to implement riparian tree planting and the fencing of river banks to improve bank stability and reduce silt input to the water course.<br /> <br /> Sites have been identified for in stream restoration that will most benefit pearl mussels and salmonids (Atlantic salmon and trout). This involves seeding river beds with gravel and removing artificial river structures such as croys and weirs to reinstate river bed habitat for juvenile mussels and fish.<br /> <br /> In areas where commercial forestry takes place, and which was planted prior to the use of current good practice guidance, silt run-off can cause significant damage to potential freshwater pearl mussel and salmonid habitat. Riparian tree planting using native broadleaves will occur and man-made drainage ditches will be blocked to reduce silt and nutrient run-off and improve water quality.<br /> <br /> Some catchments have high levels of silt and nutrient enriched water draining off the slopes into the river. A series of strategically positioned ponds and wetlands will be created to intercept enriched run-off before it reaches the river to improve water quality.<br /> <br /> How do we SECURE the long term survival of freshwater pearl mussel.......<br /> <br /> A seasonal Riverwatcher is employed to develop a ‘riverwatcher’ scheme in selected catchments within Scotland where illegal pearl fishing and unauthorised river works are still a threat. The scheme will raise awareness of the threats to the freshwater pearl mussel and will undertake coordinated action to prevent and report illegal activity.<br /> <br /> In some rivers pearl mussel populations are too small for natural recovery to be guaranteed. The PIP project is collecting mussel larvae (glochidia) and introducing the larvae onto the gills of young salmon and trout (encystment) to mimic the natural lifecycle of the mussel and increase the juvenile freshwater pearl mussel population.<br /> <br /> What tools are being used to COMMUNICATE........<br /> <br /> To promote awareness of the freshwater pearl mussel amongst the younger generation an educational programme 'Pearls in the Classroom' is being delivered across selected catchments. This will also help to deliver the objective of securing populations by encouraging local families to recognise the damage that illegal activities can cause.<br /> <br /> A range of dissemination events will take place throughout the project. These will focus on different audiences and will raise awareness of the actions taken during the project and how they can be applied more widely.<br /> <br /> It will include the delivery of presentations, seminars and interpretation material and the organising of a final project conference.<br /> <br /> Monitoring work is being implemented to ensure the project delivers its expected results as well as adequately monitors the project impacts. Monitoring will include:<br /> •water quality;<br /> •habitat;<br /> •freshwater pearl mussels;<br /> •host salmonids; and<br /> •levels of uptake and implementation of habitat restoration measures.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> LIFE Administrative data:<br /> <br /> Project reference LIFE11 NAT/UK/000383<br /> Duration 03-SEP-2012 to 02-SEP -2016<br /> Total budget 4,617,398.00 €<br /> EU contribution 2,293,990.00 €<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment}}<br /> {{Site}}<br /> {{Project background}}<br /> {{Motivations}}<br /> {{Measures}}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

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<p>CLDC1: CLDC1 uploaded a new version of &amp;quot;File:Piplogo.png&amp;quot;</p> <hr /> <div>Pearls in Peril logo</div>

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<p>CLDC1: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Draft<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=58.48384800516, -4.2919691564748<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Themes=Habitat and biodiversity<br /> |Country=Scotland<br /> |Main contact forename=Danielle<br /> |Main contact surname=Casey<br /> |Main contact id=CLDC1<br /> |Contact organisation=Scottish Natural Heritage<br /> |Contact organisation url=www.snh.gov.uk<br /> |Name of parent multi-site project=Case_study:Pearls in Peril LIFE project<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=Piplogo.png<br /> |Picture description=Pearls in Peril project logo<br /> |Project summary=What’s important about PIP?<br /> <br /> Great Britain contains a significant quantity of the known breeding populations of freshwater pearl mussel in Europe. The PIP Project has crucial implications for the whole of the EU. Without this project, it is likely that mussel populations in Britain will continue to decline with possible extinction in many rivers. Given the importance of the British populations in a European and global context, their loss would have a catastrophic impact on the overall survival of the freshwater pearl mussel in Europe.<br /> <br /> It is essential that we work together to improve our water courses to give this amazing animal a chance of survival. This ancient and internationally protected species cleans our rivers and can live for over 100 years. Improving watercourses not only helps freshwater pearl mussel, it also benefits the whole river ecosystem. PIP will raise awareness of the issues and work with local communities, landowners and managers to make changes that will safeguard the future of the freshwater pearl mussel.<br /> <br /> Who we are……<br /> <br /> ‘Pearls in Peril’ (PIP) is a UK wide LIFE nature project with 22 partners working together to restore river habitats benefiting freshwater pearl mussel and salmonids (salmon and trout). The project was approved by LIFE in September 2012 and will run until September 2016. A total of 48 actions will be delivered across 21 rivers designated as Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) for freshwater pearl mussel.<br /> <br /> What are our aims.....<br /> <br /> The freshwater pearl mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera) is declining dramatically throughout its range and is under grave threat within Great Britain. Mussel populations have been affected by multiple issues, including wildlife crime, habitat degradation and declining water quality. This project will help to safeguard the future of the most important pearl mussel populations in Great Britain by tackling these threats and implementing best practice conservation methods. The project has the following aims:<br /> <br /> 1. To RESTORE the habitat of freshwater pearl mussels and salmonids in selected river catchments within Great Britain.<br /> <br /> 2. To SECURE the long term survival of existing freshwater pearl mussel populations and prevent their further degradation.<br /> <br /> 3. To COMMUNICATE with local, national and international audiences to raise awareness of freshwater pearl mussel conservation issues.<br /> <br /> What are we doing to RESTORE habitat......<br /> <br /> We are promoting and facilitating the use of suitable agri-environment schemes by land managers and are using these schemes to implement riparian tree planting and the fencing of river banks to improve bank stability and reduce silt input to the water course.<br /> <br /> Sites have been identified for in stream restoration that will most benefit pearl mussels and salmonids (Atlantic salmon and trout). This involves seeding river beds with gravel and removing artificial river structures such as croys and weirs to reinstate river bed habitat for juvenile mussels and fish.<br /> <br /> In areas where commercial forestry takes place, and which was planted prior to the use of current good practice guidance, silt run-off can cause significant damage to potential freshwater pearl mussel and salmonid habitat. Riparian tree planting using native broadleaves will occur and man-made drainage ditches will be blocked to reduce silt and nutrient run-off and improve water quality.<br /> <br /> Some catchments have high levels of silt and nutrient enriched water draining off the slopes into the river. A series of strategically positioned ponds and wetlands will be created to intercept enriched run-off before it reaches the river to improve water quality.<br /> <br /> How do we SECURE the long term survival of freshwater pearl mussel.......<br /> <br /> A seasonal Riverwatcher is employed to develop a ‘riverwatcher’ scheme in selected catchments within Scotland where illegal pearl fishing and unauthorised river works are still a threat. The scheme will raise awareness of the threats to the freshwater pearl mussel and will undertake coordinated action to prevent and report illegal activity.<br /> <br /> In some rivers pearl mussel populations are too small for natural recovery to be guaranteed. The PIP project is collecting mussel larvae (glochidia) and introducing the larvae onto the gills of young salmon and trout (encystment) to mimic the natural lifecycle of the mussel and increase the juvenile freshwater pearl mussel population.<br /> <br /> What tools are being used to COMMUNICATE........<br /> <br /> To promote awareness of the freshwater pearl mussel amongst the younger generation an educational programme 'Pearls in the Classroom' is being delivered across selected catchments. This will also help to deliver the objective of securing populations by encouraging local families to recognise the damage that illegal activities can cause.<br /> <br /> A range of dissemination events will take place throughout the project. These will focus on different audiences and will raise awareness of the actions taken during the project and how they can be applied more widely.<br /> <br /> It will include the delivery of presentations, seminars and interpretation material and the organising of a final project conference.<br /> <br /> Monitoring work is being implemented to ensure the project delivers its expected results as well as adequately monitors the project impacts. Monitoring will include:<br /> •water quality;<br /> •habitat;<br /> •freshwater pearl mussels;<br /> •host salmonids; and<br /> •levels of uptake and implementation of habitat restoration measures.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> LIFE Administrative data:<br /> <br /> Project reference LIFE11 NAT/UK/000383<br /> Duration 03-SEP-2012 to 02-SEP -2016<br /> Total budget 4,617,398.00 €<br /> EU contribution 2,293,990.00 €<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment}}<br /> {{Site}}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Project started=2012/09/03<br /> }}<br /> {{Motivations<br /> |Specific mitigation=To safeguard the future of the most important freshwater pearl mussel populations in Great Britain<br /> }}<br /> {{Measures}}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{Biological quality element table row<br /> |Element=Invertebrates: Abundance<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=No<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> }}<br /> {{Biological quality element table row<br /> |Element=Fish<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=No<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> }}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality element table row<br /> |Element=Oxygen balance<br /> |Monitored before=No<br /> |Monitored after=No<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=No<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=No<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> }}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

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<p>CLDC1: Pearls in Peril logo</p> <hr /> <div>Pearls in Peril logo</div>

CLDC1 https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Pearls_in_Peril_LIFE%2B_GB_Project_-_River_Borgie&diff=37456 2016-09-30T10:16:05Z

<p>CLDC1: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Draft<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=58.48384800516, -4.2919691564748<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Themes=Habitat and biodiversity<br /> |Country=Scotland<br /> |Main contact forename=Danielle<br /> |Main contact surname=Casey<br /> |Main contact id=CLDC1<br /> |Contact organisation=Scottish Natural Heritage<br /> |Contact organisation url=www.snh.gov.uk<br /> |Name of parent multi-site project=Case_study:Pearls in Peril LIFE project<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project summary=What’s important about PIP?<br /> <br /> Great Britain contains a significant quantity of the known breeding populations of freshwater pearl mussel in Europe. The PIP Project has crucial implications for the whole of the EU. Without this project, it is likely that mussel populations in Britain will continue to decline with possible extinction in many rivers. Given the importance of the British populations in a European and global context, their loss would have a catastrophic impact on the overall survival of the freshwater pearl mussel in Europe.<br /> <br /> It is essential that we work together to improve our water courses to give this amazing animal a chance of survival. This ancient and internationally protected species cleans our rivers and can live for over 100 years. Improving watercourses not only helps freshwater pearl mussel, it also benefits the whole river ecosystem. PIP will raise awareness of the issues and work with local communities, landowners and managers to make changes that will safeguard the future of the freshwater pearl mussel.<br /> <br /> Who we are……<br /> <br /> ‘Pearls in Peril’ (PIP) is a UK wide LIFE nature project with 22 partners working together to restore river habitats benefiting freshwater pearl mussel and salmonids (salmon and trout). The project was approved by LIFE in September 2012 and will run until September 2016. A total of 48 actions will be delivered across 21 rivers designated as Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) for freshwater pearl mussel.<br /> <br /> What are our aims.....<br /> <br /> The freshwater pearl mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera) is declining dramatically throughout its range and is under grave threat within Great Britain. Mussel populations have been affected by multiple issues, including wildlife crime, habitat degradation and declining water quality. This project will help to safeguard the future of the most important pearl mussel populations in Great Britain by tackling these threats and implementing best practice conservation methods. The project has the following aims:<br /> <br /> 1. To RESTORE the habitat of freshwater pearl mussels and salmonids in selected river catchments within Great Britain.<br /> <br /> 2. To SECURE the long term survival of existing freshwater pearl mussel populations and prevent their further degradation.<br /> <br /> 3. To COMMUNICATE with local, national and international audiences to raise awareness of freshwater pearl mussel conservation issues.<br /> <br /> What are we doing to RESTORE habitat......<br /> <br /> We are promoting and facilitating the use of suitable agri-environment schemes by land managers and are using these schemes to implement riparian tree planting and the fencing of river banks to improve bank stability and reduce silt input to the water course.<br /> <br /> Sites have been identified for in stream restoration that will most benefit pearl mussels and salmonids (Atlantic salmon and trout). This involves seeding river beds with gravel and removing artificial river structures such as croys and weirs to reinstate river bed habitat for juvenile mussels and fish.<br /> <br /> In areas where commercial forestry takes place, and which was planted prior to the use of current good practice guidance, silt run-off can cause significant damage to potential freshwater pearl mussel and salmonid habitat. Riparian tree planting using native broadleaves will occur and man-made drainage ditches will be blocked to reduce silt and nutrient run-off and improve water quality.<br /> <br /> Some catchments have high levels of silt and nutrient enriched water draining off the slopes into the river. A series of strategically positioned ponds and wetlands will be created to intercept enriched run-off before it reaches the river to improve water quality.<br /> <br /> How do we SECURE the long term survival of freshwater pearl mussel.......<br /> <br /> A seasonal Riverwatcher is employed to develop a ‘riverwatcher’ scheme in selected catchments within Scotland where illegal pearl fishing and unauthorised river works are still a threat. The scheme will raise awareness of the threats to the freshwater pearl mussel and will undertake coordinated action to prevent and report illegal activity.<br /> <br /> In some rivers pearl mussel populations are too small for natural recovery to be guaranteed. The PIP project is collecting mussel larvae (glochidia) and introducing the larvae onto the gills of young salmon and trout (encystment) to mimic the natural lifecycle of the mussel and increase the juvenile freshwater pearl mussel population.<br /> <br /> What tools are being used to COMMUNICATE........<br /> <br /> To promote awareness of the freshwater pearl mussel amongst the younger generation an educational programme 'Pearls in the Classroom' is being delivered across selected catchments. This will also help to deliver the objective of securing populations by encouraging local families to recognise the damage that illegal activities can cause.<br /> <br /> A range of dissemination events will take place throughout the project. These will focus on different audiences and will raise awareness of the actions taken during the project and how they can be applied more widely.<br /> <br /> It will include the delivery of presentations, seminars and interpretation material and the organising of a final project conference.<br /> <br /> Monitoring work is being implemented to ensure the project delivers its expected results as well as adequately monitors the project impacts. Monitoring will include:<br /> •water quality;<br /> •habitat;<br /> •freshwater pearl mussels;<br /> •host salmonids; and<br /> •levels of uptake and implementation of habitat restoration measures.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> LIFE Administrative data:<br /> <br /> Project reference LIFE11 NAT/UK/000383<br /> Duration 03-SEP-2012 to 02-SEP -2016<br /> Total budget 4,617,398.00 €<br /> EU contribution 2,293,990.00 €<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment}}<br /> {{Site}}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Project started=2012/09/03<br /> }}<br /> {{Motivations<br /> |Specific mitigation=To safeguard the future of the most important freshwater pearl mussel populations in Great Britain<br /> }}<br /> {{Measures}}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{Biological quality element table row<br /> |Element=Invertebrates: Abundance<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=No<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> }}<br /> {{Biological quality element table row<br /> |Element=Fish<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=No<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> }}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality element table row<br /> |Element=Oxygen balance<br /> |Monitored before=No<br /> |Monitored after=No<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=No<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=No<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> }}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

CLDC1 https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Pearls_in_Peril_LIFE%2B_GB_Project_-_River_Borgie&diff=37455 2016-09-30T10:14:19Z

<p>CLDC1: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Draft<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=58.48384800516, -4.2919691564748<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Themes=Habitat and biodiversity<br /> |Country=Scotland<br /> |Main contact forename=Danielle<br /> |Main contact surname=Casey<br /> |Main contact id=CLDC1<br /> |Contact organisation=Scottish Natural Heritage<br /> |Contact organisation url=www.snh.gov.uk<br /> |Name of parent multi-site project=Case_study:Pearls in Peril LIFE project<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project summary=What’s important about PIP?<br /> <br /> Great Britain contains a significant quantity of the known breeding populations of freshwater pearl mussel in Europe. The PIP Project has crucial implications for the whole of the EU. Without this project, it is likely that mussel populations in Britain will continue to decline with possible extinction in many rivers. Given the importance of the British populations in a European and global context, their loss would have a catastrophic impact on the overall survival of the freshwater pearl mussel in Europe.<br /> <br /> It is essential that we work together to improve our water courses to give this amazing animal a chance of survival. This ancient and internationally protected species cleans our rivers and can live for over 100 years. Improving watercourses not only helps freshwater pearl mussel, it also benefits the whole river ecosystem. PIP will raise awareness of the issues and work with local communities, landowners and managers to make changes that will safeguard the future of the freshwater pearl mussel.<br /> <br /> Who we are……<br /> <br /> ‘Pearls in Peril’ (PIP) is a UK wide LIFE nature project with 22 partners working together to restore river habitats benefiting freshwater pearl mussel and salmonids (salmon and trout). The project was approved by LIFE in September 2012 and will run until September 2016. A total of 48 actions will be delivered across 21 rivers designated as Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) for freshwater pearl mussel.<br /> <br /> What are our aims.....<br /> <br /> The freshwater pearl mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera) is declining dramatically throughout its range and is under grave threat within Great Britain. Mussel populations have been affected by multiple issues, including wildlife crime, habitat degradation and declining water quality. This project will help to safeguard the future of the most important pearl mussel populations in Great Britain by tackling these threats and implementing best practice conservation methods. The project has the following aims:<br /> <br /> 1. To RESTORE the habitat of freshwater pearl mussels and salmonids in selected river catchments within Great Britain.<br /> <br /> 2. To SECURE the long term survival of existing freshwater pearl mussel populations and prevent their further degradation.<br /> <br /> 3. To COMMUNICATE with local, national and international audiences to raise awareness of freshwater pearl mussel conservation issues.<br /> <br /> What are we doing to RESTORE habitat......<br /> <br /> We are promoting and facilitating the use of suitable agri-environment schemes by land managers and are using these schemes to implement riparian tree planting and the fencing of river banks to improve bank stability and reduce silt input to the water course.<br /> <br /> Sites have been identified for in stream restoration that will most benefit pearl mussels and salmonids (Atlantic salmon and trout). This involves seeding river beds with gravel and removing artificial river structures such as croys and weirs to reinstate river bed habitat for juvenile mussels and fish.<br /> <br /> In areas where commercial forestry takes place, and which was planted prior to the use of current good practice guidance, silt run-off can cause significant damage to potential freshwater pearl mussel and salmonid habitat. Riparian tree planting using native broadleaves will occur and man-made drainage ditches will be blocked to reduce silt and nutrient run-off and improve water quality.<br /> <br /> Some catchments have high levels of silt and nutrient enriched water draining off the slopes into the river. A series of strategically positioned ponds and wetlands will be created to intercept enriched run-off before it reaches the river to improve water quality.<br /> <br /> How do we SECURE the long term survival of freshwater pearl mussel.......<br /> <br /> A seasonal Riverwatcher is employed to develop a ‘riverwatcher’ scheme in selected catchments within Scotland where illegal pearl fishing and unauthorised river works are still a threat. The scheme will raise awareness of the threats to the freshwater pearl mussel and will undertake coordinated action to prevent and report illegal activity.<br /> <br /> In some rivers pearl mussel populations are too small for natural recovery to be guaranteed. The PIP project is collecting mussel larvae (glochidia) and introducing the larvae onto the gills of young salmon and trout (encystment) to mimic the natural lifecycle of the mussel and increase the juvenile freshwater pearl mussel population.<br /> <br /> What tools are being used to COMMUNICATE........<br /> <br /> To promote awareness of the freshwater pearl mussel amongst the younger generation an educational programme 'Pearls in the Classroom' is being delivered across selected catchments. This will also help to deliver the objective of securing populations by encouraging local families to recognise the damage that illegal activities can cause.<br /> <br /> A range of dissemination events will take place throughout the project. These will focus on different audiences and will raise awareness of the actions taken during the project and how they can be applied more widely.<br /> <br /> It will include the delivery of presentations, seminars and interpretation material and the organising of a final project conference.<br /> <br /> Monitoring work is being implemented to ensure the project delivers its expected results as well as adequately monitors the project impacts. Monitoring will include:<br /> •water quality;<br /> •habitat;<br /> •freshwater pearl mussels;<br /> •host salmonids; and<br /> •levels of uptake and implementation of habitat restoration measures.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> LIFE Administrative data:<br /> <br /> Project reference LIFE11 NAT/UK/000383<br /> Duration 03-SEP-2012 to 02-SEP -2016<br /> Total budget 4,617,398.00 €<br /> EU contribution 2,293,990.00 €<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment}}<br /> {{Site}}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Project started=2012/09/03<br /> }}<br /> {{Motivations}}<br /> {{Measures}}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{Biological quality element table row<br /> |Element=Invertebrates: Abundance<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=No<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> }}<br /> {{Biological quality element table row<br /> |Element=Fish<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=No<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> }}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality element table row<br /> |Element=Oxygen balance<br /> |Monitored before=No<br /> |Monitored after=No<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=No<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=No<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> }}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

CLDC1 https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Pearls_in_Peril_LIFE%2B_GB_Project_-_River_Borgie&diff=37454 2016-09-30T09:46:15Z

<p>CLDC1: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Draft<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=58.48384800516, -4.2919691564748<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Themes=Habitat and biodiversity<br /> |Country=Scotland<br /> |Main contact forename=Danielle<br /> |Main contact surname=Casey<br /> |Main contact id=CLDC1<br /> |Contact organisation=Scottish Natural Heritage<br /> |Contact organisation url=www.snh.gov.uk<br /> |Name of parent multi-site project=Case_study:Pearls in Peril LIFE project<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project summary=What’s important about PIP?<br /> <br /> Great Britain contains a significant quantity of the known breeding populations of freshwater pearl mussel in Europe. The PIP Project has crucial implications for the whole of the EU. Without this project, it is likely that mussel populations in Britain will continue to decline with possible extinction in many rivers. Given the importance of the British populations in a European and global context, their loss would have a catastrophic impact on the overall survival of the freshwater pearl mussel in Europe.<br /> <br /> It is essential that we work together to improve our water courses to give this amazing animal a chance of survival. This ancient and internationally protected species cleans our rivers and can live for over 100 years. Improving watercourses not only helps freshwater pearl mussel, it also benefits the whole river ecosystem. PIP will raise awareness of the issues and work with local communities, landowners and managers to make changes that will safeguard the future of the freshwater pearl mussel.<br /> <br /> Who we are……<br /> <br /> ‘Pearls in Peril’ (PIP) is a UK wide LIFE nature project with 22 partners working together to restore river habitats benefiting freshwater pearl mussel and salmonids (salmon and trout). The project was approved by LIFE in September 2012 and will run until September 2016. A total of 48 actions will be delivered across 21 rivers designated as Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) for freshwater pearl mussel.<br /> <br /> What are our aims.....<br /> <br /> The freshwater pearl mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera) is declining dramatically throughout its range and is under grave threat within Great Britain. Mussel populations have been affected by multiple issues, including wildlife crime, habitat degradation and declining water quality. This project will help to safeguard the future of the most important pearl mussel populations in Great Britain by tackling these threats and implementing best practice conservation methods. The project has the following aims:<br /> <br /> 1. To RESTORE the habitat of freshwater pearl mussels and salmonids in selected river catchments within Great Britain.<br /> <br /> 2. To SECURE the long term survival of existing freshwater pearl mussel populations and prevent their further degradation.<br /> <br /> 3. To COMMUNICATE with local, national and international audiences to raise awareness of freshwater pearl mussel conservation issues.<br /> <br /> What are we doing to RESTORE habitat......<br /> <br /> We are promoting and facilitating the use of suitable agri-environment schemes by land managers and are using these schemes to implement riparian tree planting and the fencing of river banks to improve bank stability and reduce silt input to the water course.<br /> <br /> Sites have been identified for in stream restoration that will most benefit pearl mussels and salmonids (Atlantic salmon and trout). This involves seeding river beds with gravel and removing artificial river structures such as croys and weirs to reinstate river bed habitat for juvenile mussels and fish.<br /> <br /> In areas where commercial forestry takes place, and which was planted prior to the use of current good practice guidance, silt run-off can cause significant damage to potential freshwater pearl mussel and salmonid habitat. Riparian tree planting using native broadleaves will occur and man-made drainage ditches will be blocked to reduce silt and nutrient run-off and improve water quality.<br /> <br /> Some catchments have high levels of silt and nutrient enriched water draining off the slopes into the river. A series of strategically positioned ponds and wetlands will be created to intercept enriched run-off before it reaches the river to improve water quality.<br /> <br /> How do we SECURE the long term survival of freshwater pearl mussel.......<br /> <br /> A seasonal Riverwatcher is employed to develop a ‘riverwatcher’ scheme in selected catchments within Scotland where illegal pearl fishing and unauthorised river works are still a threat. The scheme will raise awareness of the threats to the freshwater pearl mussel and will undertake coordinated action to prevent and report illegal activity.<br /> <br /> In some rivers pearl mussel populations are too small for natural recovery to be guaranteed. The PIP project is collecting mussel larvae (glochidia) and introducing the larvae onto the gills of young salmon and trout (encystment) to mimic the natural lifecycle of the mussel and increase the juvenile freshwater pearl mussel population.<br /> <br /> What tools are being used to COMMUNICATE........<br /> <br /> To promote awareness of the freshwater pearl mussel amongst the younger generation an educational programme 'Pearls in the Classroom' is being delivered across selected catchments. This will also help to deliver the objective of securing populations by encouraging local families to recognise the damage that illegal activities can cause.<br /> <br /> A range of dissemination events will take place throughout the project. These will focus on different audiences and will raise awareness of the actions taken during the project and how they can be applied more widely.<br /> <br /> It will include the delivery of presentations, seminars and interpretation material and the organising of a final project conference.<br /> <br /> Monitoring work is being implemented to ensure the project delivers its expected results as well as adequately monitors the project impacts. Monitoring will include:<br /> •water quality;<br /> •habitat;<br /> •freshwater pearl mussels;<br /> •host salmonids; and<br /> •levels of uptake and implementation of habitat restoration measures.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> LIFE Administrative data:<br /> <br /> Project reference LIFE11 NAT/UK/000383<br /> Duration 03-SEP-2012 to 02-SEP -2016<br /> Total budget 4,617,398.00 €<br /> EU contribution 2,293,990.00 €<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment}}<br /> {{Site}}<br /> {{Project background}}<br /> {{Motivations}}<br /> {{Measures}}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{Biological quality element table row<br /> |Element=Invertebrates: Abundance<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=No<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> }}<br /> {{Biological quality element table row<br /> |Element=Fish<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=No<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> }}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality element table row<br /> |Element=Oxygen balance<br /> |Monitored before=No<br /> |Monitored after=No<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=No<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=No<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> }}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

CLDC1 https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Pearls_in_Peril_LIFE%2B_GB_Project_-_River_Borgie&diff=37453 2016-09-30T09:45:33Z

<p>CLDC1: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Draft<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=58.48384800516, -4.2919691564748<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Themes=Habitat and biodiversity<br /> |Country=Scotland<br /> |Main contact forename=Danielle<br /> |Main contact surname=Casey<br /> |Main contact id=CLDC1<br /> |Contact organisation=Scottish Natural Heritage<br /> |Contact organisation url=www.snh.gov.uk<br /> |Name of parent multi-site project=Case_study:Pearls in Peril LIFE project<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project summary=What’s important about PIP?<br /> <br /> Great Britain contains a significant quantity of the known breeding populations of freshwater pearl mussel in Europe. The PIP Project has crucial implications for the whole of the EU. Without this project, it is likely that mussel populations in Britain will continue to decline with possible extinction in many rivers. Given the importance of the British populations in a European and global context, their loss would have a catastrophic impact on the overall survival of the freshwater pearl mussel in Europe.<br /> <br /> It is essential that we work together to improve our water courses to give this amazing animal a chance of survival. This ancient and internationally protected species cleans our rivers and can live for over 100 years. Improving watercourses not only helps freshwater pearl mussel, it also benefits the whole river ecosystem. PIP will raise awareness of the issues and work with local communities, landowners and managers to make changes that will safeguard the future of the freshwater pearl mussel.<br /> <br /> Who we are……<br /> <br /> ‘Pearls in Peril’ (PIP) is a UK wide LIFE nature project with 22 partners working together to restore river habitats benefiting freshwater pearl mussel and salmonids (salmon and trout). The project was approved by LIFE in September 2012 and will run until September 2016. A total of 48 actions will be delivered across 21 rivers designated as Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) for freshwater pearl mussel.<br /> <br /> What are our aims.....<br /> <br /> The freshwater pearl mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera) is declining dramatically throughout its range and is under grave threat within Great Britain. Mussel populations have been affected by multiple issues, including wildlife crime, habitat degradation and declining water quality. This project will help to safeguard the future of the most important pearl mussel populations in Great Britain by tackling these threats and implementing best practice conservation methods. The project has the following aims:<br /> <br /> 1. To RESTORE the habitat of freshwater pearl mussels and salmonids in selected river catchments within Great Britain.<br /> <br /> 2. To SECURE the long term survival of existing freshwater pearl mussel populations and prevent their further degradation.<br /> <br /> 3. To COMMUNICATE with local, national and international audiences to raise awareness of freshwater pearl mussel conservation issues.<br /> <br /> What are we doing to RESTORE habitat......<br /> <br /> We are promoting and facilitating the use of suitable agri-environment schemes by land managers and are using these schemes to implement riparian tree planting and the fencing of river banks to improve bank stability and reduce silt input to the water course.<br /> <br /> Sites have been identified for in stream restoration that will most benefit pearl mussels and salmonids (Atlantic salmon and trout). This involves seeding river beds with gravel and removing artificial river structures such as croys and weirs to reinstate river bed habitat for juvenile mussels and fish.<br /> <br /> In areas where commercial forestry takes place, and which was planted prior to the use of current good practice guidance, silt run-off can cause significant damage to potential freshwater pearl mussel and salmonid habitat. Riparian tree planting using native broadleaves will occur and man-made drainage ditches will be blocked to reduce silt and nutrient run-off and improve water quality.<br /> <br /> Some catchments have high levels of silt and nutrient enriched water draining off the slopes into the river. A series of strategically positioned ponds and wetlands will be created to intercept enriched run-off before it reaches the river to improve water quality.<br /> <br /> How do we SECURE the long term survival of freshwater pearl mussel.......<br /> <br /> A seasonal Riverwatcher is employed to develop a ‘riverwatcher’ scheme in selected catchments within Scotland where illegal pearl fishing and unauthorised river works are still a threat. The scheme will raise awareness of the threats to the freshwater pearl mussel and will undertake coordinated action to prevent and report illegal activity.<br /> <br /> In some rivers pearl mussel populations are too small for natural recovery to be guaranteed. The PIP project is collecting mussel larvae (glochidia) and introducing the larvae onto the gills of young salmon and trout (encystment) to mimic the natural lifecycle of the mussel and increase the juvenile freshwater pearl mussel population.<br /> <br /> What tools are being used to COMMUNICATE........<br /> <br /> To promote awareness of the freshwater pearl mussel amongst the younger generation an educational programme 'Pearls in the Classroom' is being delivered across selected catchments. This will also help to deliver the objective of securing populations by encouraging local families to recognise the damage that illegal activities can cause.<br /> <br /> A range of dissemination events will take place throughout the project. These will focus on different audiences and will raise awareness of the actions taken during the project and how they can be applied more widely.<br /> <br /> It will include the delivery of presentations, seminars and interpretation material and the organising of a final project conference.<br /> <br /> Monitoring work is being implemented to ensure the project delivers its expected results as well as adequately monitors the project impacts. Monitoring will include:<br /> •water quality;<br /> •habitat;<br /> •freshwater pearl mussels;<br /> •host salmonids; and<br /> •levels of uptake and implementation of habitat restoration measures.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> LIFE Administrative data:<br /> <br /> Project reference LIFE11 NAT/UK/000383<br /> Duration 03-SEP-2012 to 02-SEP -2016<br /> Total budget 4,617,398.00 €<br /> EU contribution 2,293,990.00 €<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment}}<br /> {{Site}}<br /> {{Project background}}<br /> {{Motivations}}<br /> {{Measures}}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{Biological quality element table row<br /> |Element=Invertebrates: Abundance<br /> |Monitored before=No<br /> |Monitored after=No<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=No<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=No<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> }}<br /> {{Biological quality element table row<br /> |Element=Fish<br /> |Monitored before=No<br /> |Monitored after=No<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=No<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=No<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> }}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality element table row<br /> |Element=Oxygen balance<br /> |Monitored before=No<br /> |Monitored after=No<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=No<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=No<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> }}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

CLDC1 https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Pearls_in_Peril_LIFE%2B_GB_Project_-_River_Borgie&diff=37452 2016-09-30T09:43:46Z

<p>CLDC1: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Draft<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=58.48384800516, -4.2919691564748<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Themes=Habitat and biodiversity<br /> |Country=Scotland<br /> |Main contact forename=Danielle<br /> |Main contact surname=Casey<br /> |Main contact id=CLDC1<br /> |Contact organisation=Scottish Natural Heritage<br /> |Contact organisation url=www.snh.gov.uk<br /> |Name of parent multi-site project=Case_study:Pearls in Peril LIFE project<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project summary=What’s important about PIP?<br /> <br /> Great Britain contains a significant quantity of the known breeding populations of freshwater pearl mussel in Europe. The PIP Project has crucial implications for the whole of the EU. Without this project, it is likely that mussel populations in Britain will continue to decline with possible extinction in many rivers. Given the importance of the British populations in a European and global context, their loss would have a catastrophic impact on the overall survival of the freshwater pearl mussel in Europe.<br /> <br /> It is essential that we work together to improve our water courses to give this amazing animal a chance of survival. This ancient and internationally protected species cleans our rivers and can live for over 100 years. Improving watercourses not only helps freshwater pearl mussel, it also benefits the whole river ecosystem. PIP will raise awareness of the issues and work with local communities, landowners and managers to make changes that will safeguard the future of the freshwater pearl mussel.<br /> <br /> Who we are……<br /> <br /> ‘Pearls in Peril’ (PIP) is a UK wide LIFE nature project with 22 partners working together to restore river habitats benefiting freshwater pearl mussel and salmonids (salmon and trout). The project was approved by LIFE in September 2012 and will run until September 2016. A total of 48 actions will be delivered across 21 rivers designated as Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) for freshwater pearl mussel.<br /> <br /> What are our aims.....<br /> <br /> The freshwater pearl mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera) is declining dramatically throughout its range and is under grave threat within Great Britain. Mussel populations have been affected by multiple issues, including wildlife crime, habitat degradation and declining water quality. This project will help to safeguard the future of the most important pearl mussel populations in Great Britain by tackling these threats and implementing best practice conservation methods. The project has the following aims:<br /> <br /> 1. To RESTORE the habitat of freshwater pearl mussels and salmonids in selected river catchments within Great Britain.<br /> <br /> 2. To SECURE the long term survival of existing freshwater pearl mussel populations and prevent their further degradation.<br /> <br /> 3. To COMMUNICATE with local, national and international audiences to raise awareness of freshwater pearl mussel conservation issues.<br /> <br /> What are we doing to RESTORE habitat......<br /> <br /> We are promoting and facilitating the use of suitable agri-environment schemes by land managers and are using these schemes to implement riparian tree planting and the fencing of river banks to improve bank stability and reduce silt input to the water course.<br /> <br /> Sites have been identified for in stream restoration that will most benefit pearl mussels and salmonids (Atlantic salmon and trout). This involves seeding river beds with gravel and removing artificial river structures such as croys and weirs to reinstate river bed habitat for juvenile mussels and fish.<br /> <br /> In areas where commercial forestry takes place, and which was planted prior to the use of current good practice guidance, silt run-off can cause significant damage to potential freshwater pearl mussel and salmonid habitat. Riparian tree planting using native broadleaves will occur and man-made drainage ditches will be blocked to reduce silt and nutrient run-off and improve water quality.<br /> <br /> Some catchments have high levels of silt and nutrient enriched water draining off the slopes into the river. A series of strategically positioned ponds and wetlands will be created to intercept enriched run-off before it reaches the river to improve water quality.<br /> <br /> How do we SECURE the long term survival of freshwater pearl mussel.......<br /> <br /> A seasonal Riverwatcher is employed to develop a ‘riverwatcher’ scheme in selected catchments within Scotland where illegal pearl fishing and unauthorised river works are still a threat. The scheme will raise awareness of the threats to the freshwater pearl mussel and will undertake coordinated action to prevent and report illegal activity.<br /> <br /> In some rivers pearl mussel populations are too small for natural recovery to be guaranteed. The PIP project is collecting mussel larvae (glochidia) and introducing the larvae onto the gills of young salmon and trout (encystment) to mimic the natural lifecycle of the mussel and increase the juvenile freshwater pearl mussel population.<br /> <br /> What tools are being used to COMMUNICATE........<br /> <br /> To promote awareness of the freshwater pearl mussel amongst the younger generation an educational programme 'Pearls in the Classroom' is being delivered across selected catchments. This will also help to deliver the objective of securing populations by encouraging local families to recognise the damage that illegal activities can cause.<br /> <br /> A range of dissemination events will take place throughout the project. These will focus on different audiences and will raise awareness of the actions taken during the project and how they can be applied more widely.<br /> <br /> It will include the delivery of presentations, seminars and interpretation material and the organising of a final project conference.<br /> <br /> Monitoring work is being implemented to ensure the project delivers its expected results as well as adequately monitors the project impacts. Monitoring will include:<br /> •water quality;<br /> •habitat;<br /> •freshwater pearl mussels;<br /> •host salmonids; and<br /> •levels of uptake and implementation of habitat restoration measures.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> LIFE Administrative data:<br /> <br /> Project reference LIFE11 NAT/UK/000383<br /> Duration 03-SEP-2012 to 02-SEP -2016<br /> Total budget 4,617,398.00 €<br /> EU contribution 2,293,990.00 €<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment}}<br /> {{Site}}<br /> {{Project background}}<br /> {{Motivations}}<br /> {{Measures}}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality element table row<br /> |Element=Oxygen balance<br /> |Monitored before=No<br /> |Monitored after=No<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=No<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=No<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> }}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

CLDC1 https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study_talk:Pearls_in_Peril_LIFE%2B_GB_Project_-_River_Borgie&diff=37445 2016-09-29T13:30:04Z

<p>CLDC1: Created page with &quot;Hi, Can the title be amended to &#039;Pearls in Peril LIFE project - River Borgie&#039; please? Thanks Danielle&quot;</p> <hr /> <div>Hi,<br /> Can the title be amended to 'Pearls in Peril LIFE project - River Borgie' please?<br /> Thanks<br /> Danielle</div>

CLDC1 https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Pearls_in_Peril_LIFE%2B_GB_Project_-_River_Borgie&diff=37444 2016-09-29T10:23:13Z

<p>CLDC1: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Draft<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=58.4838480051597, -4.291969156474806<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Themes=Habitat and biodiversity<br /> |Country=Scotland<br /> |Main contact forename=Danielle<br /> |Main contact surname=Casey<br /> |Main contact id=CLDC1<br /> |Contact organisation=Scottish Natural Heritage<br /> |Contact organisation url=www.snh.gov.uk<br /> |Name of parent multi-site project=Case_study:Pearls in Peril LIFE project<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project summary=What’s important about PIP?<br /> <br /> Great Britain contains a significant quantity of the known breeding populations of freshwater pearl mussel in Europe. The PIP Project has crucial implications for the whole of the EU. Without this project, it is likely that mussel populations in Britain will continue to decline with possible extinction in many rivers. Given the importance of the British populations in a European and global context, their loss would have a catastrophic impact on the overall survival of the freshwater pearl mussel in Europe.<br /> <br /> It is essential that we work together to improve our water courses to give this amazing animal a chance of survival. This ancient and internationally protected species cleans our rivers and can live for over 100 years. Improving watercourses not only helps freshwater pearl mussel, it also benefits the whole river ecosystem. PIP will raise awareness of the issues and work with local communities, landowners and managers to make changes that will safeguard the future of the freshwater pearl mussel.<br /> <br /> Who we are……<br /> <br /> ‘Pearls in Peril’ (PIP) is a UK wide LIFE nature project with 22 partners working together to restore river habitats benefiting freshwater pearl mussel and salmonids (salmon and trout). The project was approved by LIFE in September 2012 and will run until September 2016. A total of 48 actions will be delivered across 21 rivers designated as Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) for freshwater pearl mussel.<br /> <br /> What are our aims.....<br /> <br /> The freshwater pearl mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera) is declining dramatically throughout its range and is under grave threat within Great Britain. Mussel populations have been affected by multiple issues, including wildlife crime, habitat degradation and declining water quality. This project will help to safeguard the future of the most important pearl mussel populations in Great Britain by tackling these threats and implementing best practice conservation methods. The project has the following aims:<br /> <br /> 1. To RESTORE the habitat of freshwater pearl mussels and salmonids in selected river catchments within Great Britain.<br /> <br /> 2. To SECURE the long term survival of existing freshwater pearl mussel populations and prevent their further degradation.<br /> <br /> 3. To COMMUNICATE with local, national and international audiences to raise awareness of freshwater pearl mussel conservation issues.<br /> <br /> What are we doing to RESTORE habitat......<br /> <br /> We are promoting and facilitating the use of suitable agri-environment schemes by land managers and are using these schemes to implement riparian tree planting and the fencing of river banks to improve bank stability and reduce silt input to the water course.<br /> <br /> Sites have been identified for in stream restoration that will most benefit pearl mussels and salmonids (Atlantic salmon and trout). This involves seeding river beds with gravel and removing artificial river structures such as croys and weirs to reinstate river bed habitat for juvenile mussels and fish.<br /> <br /> In areas where commercial forestry takes place, and which was planted prior to the use of current good practice guidance, silt run-off can cause significant damage to potential freshwater pearl mussel and salmonid habitat. Riparian tree planting using native broadleaves will occur and man-made drainage ditches will be blocked to reduce silt and nutrient run-off and improve water quality.<br /> <br /> Some catchments have high levels of silt and nutrient enriched water draining off the slopes into the river. A series of strategically positioned ponds and wetlands will be created to intercept enriched run-off before it reaches the river to improve water quality.<br /> <br /> How do we SECURE the long term survival of freshwater pearl mussel.......<br /> <br /> A seasonal Riverwatcher is employed to develop a ‘riverwatcher’ scheme in selected catchments within Scotland where illegal pearl fishing and unauthorised river works are still a threat. The scheme will raise awareness of the threats to the freshwater pearl mussel and will undertake coordinated action to prevent and report illegal activity.<br /> <br /> In some rivers pearl mussel populations are too small for natural recovery to be guaranteed. The PIP project is collecting mussel larvae (glochidia) and introducing the larvae onto the gills of young salmon and trout (encystment) to mimic the natural lifecycle of the mussel and increase the juvenile freshwater pearl mussel population.<br /> <br /> What tools are being used to COMMUNICATE........<br /> <br /> To promote awareness of the freshwater pearl mussel amongst the younger generation an educational programme 'Pearls in the Classroom' is being delivered across selected catchments. This will also help to deliver the objective of securing populations by encouraging local families to recognise the damage that illegal activities can cause.<br /> <br /> A range of dissemination events will take place throughout the project. These will focus on different audiences and will raise awareness of the actions taken during the project and how they can be applied more widely.<br /> <br /> It will include the delivery of presentations, seminars and interpretation material and the organising of a final project conference.<br /> <br /> Monitoring work is being implemented to ensure the project delivers its expected results as well as adequately monitors the project impacts. Monitoring will include:<br /> •water quality;<br /> •habitat;<br /> •freshwater pearl mussels;<br /> •host salmonids; and<br /> •levels of uptake and implementation of habitat restoration measures.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> LIFE Administrative data:<br /> <br /> Project reference LIFE11 NAT/UK/000383<br /> Duration 03-SEP-2012 to 02-SEP -2016<br /> Total budget 4,617,398.00 €<br /> EU contribution 2,293,990.00 €<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment}}<br /> {{Site}}<br /> {{Project background}}<br /> {{Motivations}}<br /> {{Measures}}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

CLDC1 https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Pearls_in_Peril_LIFE%2B_GB_Project_-_River_Oykel&diff=37442 2016-09-28T16:14:42Z

<p>CLDC1: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Draft<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=58.04498469487471, -4.859814262599684<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Themes=Habitat and biodiversity<br /> |Country=Scotland<br /> |Main contact forename=Danielle<br /> |Main contact surname=Casey<br /> |Main contact id=CLDC1<br /> |Contact organisation=Scottish Natural Heritage<br /> |Contact organisation url=www.snh.gov.uk<br /> |Name of parent multi-site project=Case_study:Pearls in Peril LIFE project<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project summary=<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> What’s important about PIP?<br /> <br /> Great Britain contains a significant quantity of the known breeding populations of freshwater pearl mussel in Europe. The PIP Project has crucial implications for the whole of the EU. Without this project, it is likely that mussel populations in Britain will continue to decline with possible extinction in many rivers. Given the importance of the British populations in a European and global context, their loss would have a catastrophic impact on the overall survival of the freshwater pearl mussel in Europe.<br /> <br /> It is essential that we work together to improve our water courses to give this amazing animal a chance of survival. This ancient and internationally protected species cleans our rivers and can live for over 100 years. Improving watercourses not only helps freshwater pearl mussel, it also benefits the whole river ecosystem. PIP will raise awareness of the issues and work with local communities, landowners and managers to make changes that will safeguard the future of the freshwater pearl mussel.<br /> <br /> Who we are……<br /> <br /> ‘Pearls in Peril’ (PIP) is a UK wide LIFE nature project with 22 partners working together to restore river habitats benefiting freshwater pearl mussel and salmonids (salmon and trout). The project was approved by LIFE in September 2012 and will run until September 2016. A total of 48 actions will be delivered across 21 rivers designated as Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) for freshwater pearl mussel.<br /> <br /> What are our aims.....<br /> <br /> The freshwater pearl mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera) is declining dramatically throughout its range and is under grave threat within Great Britain. Mussel populations have been affected by multiple issues, including wildlife crime, habitat degradation and declining water quality. This project will help to safeguard the future of the most important pearl mussel populations in Great Britain by tackling these threats and implementing best practice conservation methods. The project has the following aims:<br /> <br /> 1. To RESTORE the habitat of freshwater pearl mussels and salmonids in selected river catchments within Great Britain.<br /> <br /> 2. To SECURE the long term survival of existing freshwater pearl mussel populations and prevent their further degradation.<br /> <br /> 3. To COMMUNICATE with local, national and international audiences to raise awareness of freshwater pearl mussel conservation issues.<br /> <br /> What are we doing to RESTORE habitat......<br /> <br /> We are promoting and facilitating the use of suitable agri-environment schemes by land managers and are using these schemes to implement riparian tree planting and the fencing of river banks to improve bank stability and reduce silt input to the water course.<br /> <br /> Sites have been identified for in stream restoration that will most benefit pearl mussels and salmonids (Atlantic salmon and trout). This involves seeding river beds with gravel and removing artificial river structures such as croys and weirs to reinstate river bed habitat for juvenile mussels and fish.<br /> <br /> In areas where commercial forestry takes place, and which was planted prior to the use of current good practice guidance, silt run-off can cause significant damage to potential freshwater pearl mussel and salmonid habitat. Riparian tree planting using native broadleaves will occur and man-made drainage ditches will be blocked to reduce silt and nutrient run-off and improve water quality.<br /> <br /> Some catchments have high levels of silt and nutrient enriched water draining off the slopes into the river. A series of strategically positioned ponds and wetlands will be created to intercept enriched run-off before it reaches the river to improve water quality.<br /> <br /> How do we SECURE the long term survival of freshwater pearl mussel.......<br /> <br /> A seasonal Riverwatcher is employed to develop a ‘riverwatcher’ scheme in selected catchments within Scotland where illegal pearl fishing and unauthorised river works are still a threat. The scheme will raise awareness of the threats to the freshwater pearl mussel and will undertake coordinated action to prevent and report illegal activity.<br /> <br /> In some rivers pearl mussel populations are too small for natural recovery to be guaranteed. The PIP project is collecting mussel larvae (glochidia) and introducing the larvae onto the gills of young salmon and trout (encystment) to mimic the natural lifecycle of the mussel and increase the juvenile freshwater pearl mussel population.<br /> <br /> What tools are being used to COMMUNICATE........<br /> <br /> To promote awareness of the freshwater pearl mussel amongst the younger generation an educational programme 'Pearls in the Classroom' is being delivered across selected catchments. This will also help to deliver the objective of securing populations by encouraging local families to recognise the damage that illegal activities can cause.<br /> <br /> A range of dissemination events will take place throughout the project. These will focus on different audiences and will raise awareness of the actions taken during the project and how they can be applied more widely.<br /> <br /> It will include the delivery of presentations, seminars and interpretation material and the organising of a final project conference.<br /> <br /> Monitoring work is being implemented to ensure the project delivers its expected results as well as adequately monitors the project impacts. Monitoring will include:<br /> •water quality;<br /> •habitat;<br /> •freshwater pearl mussels;<br /> •host salmonids; and<br /> •levels of uptake and implementation of habitat restoration measures.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> LIFE Administrative data:<br /> <br /> Project reference LIFE11 NAT/UK/000383<br /> Duration 03-SEP-2012 to 02-SEP -2016<br /> Total budget 4,617,398.00 €<br /> EU contribution 2,293,990.00 €<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment}}<br /> {{Site}}<br /> {{Project background}}<br /> {{Motivations}}<br /> {{Measures}}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

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