D&G Riparian Invasive Non-Native Species Control Project

Job Specification

Annan (P01) and Nith (P02) Invasive Non-native Species Control Project Officers

Purpose of the Job
Two project officers are being employed to undertake practical control of invasive non-native species (INNS) on the rivers Annan and Nith in Dumfries and Galloway. One officer will be employed directly by the Annan District Salmon Fishery Board and the other by the Nith District Salmon Fishery Board. The INNS control officers will be responsible for practical chemical and mechanical control of Japanese knotweed (JK), giant hogweed (GH) and Himalayan balsam (HB). The project officers will also be responsible for raising awareness and understanding of INNS amongst landowners, land managers and the public.

 

 

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POSTED TO WEB ON 2ND FEBRUARY 2010