In close collaboration with Ayrshire Rivers Trust, NatureScot, the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority, and local landowners including the Luss Estate, the project addresses critical challenges facing wild salmon, aligning fully with Scotland’s Wild Salmon Strategy.
Key components include the planting of 1,500 native broadleaf trees to stabilise riverbanks, improve biodiversity, and reduce flood risk. Drought resilience will be enhanced through riverbed restructuring using boulders to create deeper pools and shade. To address barriers to migration, timber baffles will be installed under bridges, and deteriorated gabion baskets will be removed to restore natural river flow.
A five-year programme to eradicate invasive species—particularly Japanese Knotweed and Himalayan Balsam—will build on LLFT’s proven track record in INNS management. Annual surveys and adaptive control will ensure long-term success, with trained volunteers supporting manual removal efforts.
This collaborative, multi-faceted approach ensures a healthier, more resilient habitat for salmon and other species in Glen Fruin for generations to come.
