Presentations
PDF copies of presentations at meetings and seminars. Please not that these files are often large.
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Wester Ross Bivalves
Presentation by Roger Mclachlan from the seashells workshop at Gairloch Museum on 2nd December 2023. This presentation provides an introduction to the identification of bivalve seashells most often found on local shores (a few others too). The last page of the presentation has links to sources of information to help with identification and recording. Please go to iSpot 'Bivalves of Wester Ross' project page to report any interesting finds. Good luck!. Posted: 04/12/2023 (5.37MB) -
A voluntary marine nature reserve for Gairloch?
Presentation with some ideas for a marine nature reserve for Gairloch. Presentation revised in August 2023 after initial meeting in January 2018. For discussion . . . !. Posted: 04/08/2023 (6.22MB) -
Welcome back to new WRFT_7MB
This presentation (smartphone resolution) prepared for the relaunch of the 'new' Trust in April 2021 reviews wild salmon and sea trout in Wester Ross, some pressures they face, past work and support, and future objectives for WRFT. . Posted: 13/04/2021 (6.73MB) -
Welcome back to new WRFT_18MB
This presentation (for computer) prepared for the relaunch of the 'new' Trust in April 2021 reviews the wild salmon and sea trout of Wester Ross, pressures they face, some past work and support, and future objectives for WRFT. Posted: 13/04/2021 (17.66MB) -
Nutrient Additions workshop presentation 6th February 2020
Presentation given by Peter Cunningham at the nutrient additions workshop at the Marine Scotland Freshwater laboratory on 6th February 2020. The presentation makes a case for phosphorus budgeting for Wester Ross to restore wild salmon populations and address problems associated with loss of phosphorus transfer and ecosystem malnourishment. . Posted: 28/02/2020 (9.55MB) -
Ecosystem fertility and (wild)life production in Wester Ross
Presentation given at Assynt Field Club meeting at Lochinver on 17th November 2016. After providing an explanation of ‘ecosystem fertility’, the presentation considers long term changes in ecosystem fertility: at Beinn Eighe NNR; of grazing areas around crofting townships; and of large areas of land managed for red deer. The presentation focuses on the need to develop practices that conserve and replenish phosphorus within Wester Ross. Opportunities for trials and demonstration projects to raise awareness of the importance of ecosystem nutrition and the need for managing fertility could be taken forward in collaboration with the Wester Ross Biosphere. . Posted: 18/11/2016 (25.30MB) -
WRFT Biologist's Review of Recent Activities, October 2016
Presentation prepared for the Skye & Wester Ross Fisheries Trust Open Day at the Loch Torridon Centre, 24th October 2016. Posted: 31/10/2016 (24.36MB) -
Costello, Scotland 2014: The problem for sea lice on salmonids: wild and farmed
Presentation given by Prof Mark Costello at the sea lice and sea trout management worskhop at Aultbea Village Hall, supported by WRFT and the Atlantic Salmon Trust, on 20th February 2014. The talk summarise knoweldge of louse biology, transmission to hosts, methods of control and the persistance of the problem. There is also a section at the end about Marine Reserves in New Zealand. Posted: 24/02/2014 (10.68MB) -
Problems for Sea trout in Wester Ross
This presentation has been tidied up from one given at the sea trout and sea lice management workshop at Aultbea Village hall on 20th February 2014. Data for sea lice and other factors affecting sea trout in Wester Ross are summarised. The presentation concludes with an outline for a Scottish Sea Trout Project aimed at improving our understanding of how different factors affect sea trout in different parts of Scotland. Posted: 21/02/2014 (6.57MB) -
a local community MPA for the Gairloch area?
Presentation by Peter Cunningham at the meeting in Gairloch Community Hall on 7th May 2012 to consider options for developing a thrid party bid from the local community for a Marine Protected Area for an area around Loch Gairloch. Posted: 11/05/2012 (10.08MB) -
Refertilising Scotland part 2
Part 2 of presentation given by Peter Cunningham at the Reforesting Scotland Annual meeting at Torridon Village Hall on 25th September 2010. Posted: 27/09/2010 (15.03MB) -
Refertilising Scotland part 1
Part 1 of presentation given by Peter Cunningham at Reforesting Scotland Annual meeting at Torridon Village Hall on 25th September 2010. Posted: 27/09/2010 (25.99MB) -
WRFT Sea lice monitoring review 2007 and 2008
Presentation given at the WRFT Sea lice Review Meeting, Gairloch 16th April 2009. Posted: 22/09/2009 (4.63MB) -
Land Use and Salmon Smolt Production in Wester Ross
Presentation given by Peter Cunningham at the WRFT Ecosystem Fertility and Salmon Smolt Production Seminar on 30th November 2007. Describes growth of juvenile salmon in Wester Ross and how this relates to soil fertility and land management. Note large size of file!. Posted: 05/09/2008 (22.41MB)