Current Projects

The main aim of the Eddleston Water Project is to investigate if changes to land use management and the restoration of natural habitats can help improve the river valley for wildlife and help to reduce the risk of flooding in Eddleston and Peebles.

This scheme for the conservation and interpretation of Coldingham Priory ruins, and the creation of a community garden within the grounds, has been running since 2008.

Cheviot Futures is an initiative committed to providing practical real-world solutions to the challenges our communities face due to the effects of climate change. The project is a cooperative formed from representatives of agencies and organisations involved in working with the rural communities of north Northumberland.

This project aims to demonstrate the potential of natural remedial techniques to help increase flood storage and slow down run-off in order to alleviate flood events.

The River Till Wetland Restoration Project is an exciting, and pioneering project aiming to work with farmers and land managers to re-connect the River Till with its natural floodplain.

An aerial survey of the Tweed catchment has been undertaken and the imagery is now being used by many organisations within the area. In addition to this, a complete Phase 1 Habitat assessment of those images has now taken place.

This project delivers a comprehensive control programme for Giant Hogweed and Japanese Knotweed in the Tweed catchment. Methods for control of Himalayan Balsalm are also being trialled.

The Tweed Wetland Strategy, published in 2010, is aimed at a broad spectrum of individuals and organisations who are actively involved in making decisions which affect wetland systems.