CIRB Project

CIRB Project The CIRB project aims to control four invasive riparian plant species that threaten biodiversity in Ireland and Scotland.

This project will control and if possible eradicate four invasive alien riverbank plants: Giant Hogweed, Japanese Knotweed, Himalayan Balsam and Rhododendron. These form dense single-species stands and impact biodiversity. They also restrict access for fishing and recreation and reduce amenity values of adjacent parks and roadsides. In addition, the toxic sap of Giant Hogweed poses a health risk,

particularly for children. These species will be controlled in river catchments in Ireland and Scotland. The project will run for 4 years (2011-2014) in order to manage and control effectively the regrowth that occurs from the soil seed bank and rhizomes. The project is part financed by the European Union's European Regional Development Fund through the INTERREG IVA Cross-border Programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body and part financed by the Department of the Environment (Northern Ireland) and the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government (Ireland).

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School Of Biological Sciences, Queen's University Belfast
Belfast

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Lead Partner: Queen's University Belfast Partners: Inland Fisheries Ireland, Rivers and Fisheries Trusts Scotland, University of Ulster, Argyll Fisheries Trust, Ayrshire Rivers Trust, Galloway Fisheries Trust and Tweed Forum

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