Control of Ranunculus on the Rivers Spey, Dee and Don. Final report

• Main Authors: Levett, Victoria, Newman, Jonathan
• Format: Report
• Language: English
• Published: APEM 2014
• Subjects: Botany; Dee; Atlantic salmon
• Online Access: http://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/512292/; https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/512292/1/N512292CR.pdf; http://www.speyfisheryboard.com/wp-content/uploads/downloads/2014/12/412815-Control-of-Ranunculus-on-the-Rivers-Spey-Dee-and-Don_FINALv2.pdf

To undertake a literature review on the efficacy of Roundup® Pro Biactive® (and other similar herbicides) in controlling aquatic plants, including Ranunculus spp., in riverine environments. In addition, to undertake a review of the ecotoxicological effects of the preparation on non-target organisms (Atlantic salmon, otter, freshwater pearl mussel and sea lamprey); • Provide a report summarising the results of the literature review; and • Provide recommendations as to the type/extent of future scoping study/experimental investigations that may be required based upon the outcomes of the literature review.