Author | Lightnews

Forth Rivers Trust

@forthriverstrust.bsky.social

320 followers 220 following 220 posts

Conserving and enhancing freshwater habitats for wildlife and communities within the Forth. linktr.ee/Forthriverstrust forthriverstrust.org

Posts Media Videos Starter Packs

Pinned

Forth Rivers Trust @forthriverstrust.bsky.social · Nov 20

At Forth Rivers Trust, we aim to engage people with rivers and wildlife that live within the Forth catchment whilst conserving rivers and their important species for future generations.
Discover the pressures on the Forth's rivers + how we’re tackling them in our feature film youtu.be/YYhYl7A2lNg

A Year in the Life of the Forth Rivers Trust

YouTube video by Forth Rivers Trust

youtu.be

1 2 6

Forth Rivers Trust @forthriverstrust.bsky.social · 7h

Tickets are limited so sign up now at tinyurl.com/farmergather... or send an email to [email protected] with your name, farm/landholding name & dietary requirements #LevenCatchmentCollective #LandscapeConnections

Select tickets – Farmer Network Gathering – Loch Leven Brewery

Farmer Network Gathering – Loch Leven Brewery, Wed 12 Nov 2025 - Event Information Forth Rivers Trust is launching a farmer & land manager network in the Leven Catchment. The network will bring to...

tinyurl.com

Forth Rivers Trust @forthriverstrust.bsky.social · 7h

As a farmer-led initiative, the shape and focus of the network will depend on the interests of those joining. Come along on November 12th to learn more, explore how the network could benefit you, and share your interests and ideas. Location: Loch Leven Brewery, 7-9pm - food & drink provided.

Select tickets – Farmer Network Gathering – Loch Leven Brewery

tinyurl.com

Forth Rivers Trust @forthriverstrust.bsky.social · 7h

Farmers, land managers, & landowners of the Leven catchment: join our farmer & land manager network.
The network is an opportunity share experiences, learn from each other, & explore practical topics like soil health, water management, crop rotations, fertiliser use, grazing techniques & more.

1 2 1

Forth Rivers Trust @forthriverstrust.bsky.social · 12d

Huge thanks to Commonland for their ongoing support as we build connections with the people and organisations working towards nature and landscape restoration.

Forth Rivers Trust @forthriverstrust.bsky.social · 12d

This event was a fantastic opportunity to share more about the work we do and the importance of collaboration. We look forward to continuing the valuable conversations that took place.

Forth Rivers Trust @forthriverstrust.bsky.social · 12d

Clara attended an inspiring few days at the Blue Earth Summit, where she led a workshop on financing holistic landscape-scale restoration together with Penelope and Ellie from Commonland, using the Forth Catchment as a case study!

Forth Rivers Trust @forthriverstrust.bsky.social · 14d

• Coordinate treatment with neighbours
• Volunteer to learn how to control INNS
• Avoid moving soil or plant material from infested areas

Thanks to @westlothiancouncil.bsky.social & Clackmannanshire Council for funding our control efforts. Together we’re tackling Knotweed along our rivers 🌊

Forth Rivers Trust @forthriverstrust.bsky.social · 14d

Volunteers such as those from Murieston Environmental Group have been vital in helping us stay one step ahead.
💡 How you can help:
• Report sightings survey123.arcgis.com/share/7ebe84...

Forth Rivers Trust @forthriverstrust.bsky.social · 14d

Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) is one of our more persistent INNS: spreading fast and weakening riverbanks when it dies back in winter.

Our team has been out across the Almond and Devon catchments surveying last year’s treatment sites and tracking down new hotspots.

1 2

Reposted by Forth Rivers Trust

MERLIN project @merlin-project.bsky.social · 21d

The MERLIN Symposium brought together diverse voices from across sectors to share four years of learning from the Forth Catchment. Check @forthriverstrust.bsky.social's post on LinkedIn:
www.linkedin.com/posts/forth-...

🔗 Forth Catchment case study (MERLIN CS17): project-merlin.eu/cs-portal/ca...

#merlinproject #naturerestoration #forthcatchment #riverrestoration #peatlandrestoration #naturebasedsolutions #collaboration #euhorizon | Forth Rivers Trust

🌿 MERLIN Symposium – Sharing Four Years of Learning in the Forth Catchment 🌿 On 26th September, partners and stakeholders gathered for the MERLIN Symposium, celebrating three years of work in the Fo...

www.linkedin.com

3 3

Forth Rivers Trust @forthriverstrust.bsky.social · 25d

Taste produce from these amazing local suppliers:
Arngask Farm (arngaskhomefarm.co.uk),
Rootin' and Roamin' Free-Range Pork (rootinandroamin.com),
Pillars of Hercules Organic Farm (pillars.co.uk),
Come and enjoy fresh, local flavours and celebrate the people and farms making it all possible!

Forth Rivers Trust @forthriverstrust.bsky.social · 25d

🌾At FRT, we support farmers, growers, & producers of the catchment.Our projects like Leven LENs help land managers adopt sustainable practices, & we love celebrating amazing food grown locally! This Sunday, join us for a free “Lunch from the Land”: tickettailor.com/events/forthriverstrust/1898715

1 2

Forth Rivers Trust @forthriverstrust.bsky.social · Sep 23

How is your local river looking?
🐟 Spotted any wildlife or pollution?
☀️ Low water level after the dry summer?
💧 What colour is the water? How fast is it flowing?

Record all this (and more) in the free Big River Watch app between the 19th and 25th of September. 👉 theriverstrust.org/take-action/...

1 4

Forth Rivers Trust @forthriverstrust.bsky.social · Sep 16

and sign up to the mailing list here for the newsletter straight to your email inbox! 👉https://tinyurl.com/FRTnews #ForthRiversTrust #RiverRestoration #NatureRecovery #EnvironmentalUpdates #NatureLovers #Biodiversity

Forth Rivers Trust @forthriverstrust.bsky.social · Sep 16

Our latest newsletter is out!
Catch up with the newest updates from a busy 2025 summer... see the latest edition of our newsletter at tinyurl.com/FRTSummerNew...

1 2

Forth Rivers Trust @forthriverstrust.bsky.social · Sep 15

Facilitated by Forth Rivers Trust, the Collective will launch a Farmer Network and a Community Springboard to build capacity, share skills, and develop the projects that matter most to you.

Head to our webpage to learn more and get involved: catchmentcollective.scot

Home - Leven Catchment Collective

Supporting locally led action at the crossroads of healthy ecosystems, community wellbeing and resilient businesses. The Leven Catchment Collective brings together farmers, land managers, and communit...

catchmentcollective.scot

Forth Rivers Trust @forthriverstrust.bsky.social · Sep 15

The Leven Catchment Collective has launched!🌾

A new platform to support locally led action at the crossroads of healthy ecosystems, community wellbeing and resilient businesses.

1 2

Forth Rivers Trust @forthriverstrust.bsky.social · Sep 8

international knowledge sharing.

Forth Rivers Trust @forthriverstrust.bsky.social · Sep 8

...& the ways in which LENs can deliver for nature, business & people. Huge thanks to our Leven LENs delivery partners, Adam Carson, for attending; to our lovely venue, Loch Leven’s Larder; to Chatham House, Chris Aylett, Jiangwen Guo & our visitors for the opportunity to engage in

1 1

Forth Rivers Trust @forthriverstrust.bsky.social · Sep 8

On Tuesday last week FRT & LENs Co co-hosted an event to welcome visitors from an international climate delegation as they tour Scotland and prepare for the upcoming COP 30. At the event we showcased the Leven LENs project and took a closer look at the place-specific context of this LENs region...

1 1

Forth Rivers Trust @forthriverstrust.bsky.social · Aug 26

The Community Springboard offers skills, capacity-building & project support tailored for Leven Catchment community groups 🌱

🎥 Can’t join live? Sign up for access to the recording (via www.youtube.com/@forthrivers...).
ℹ️ Part of the new Leven Catchment Collective: catchmentcollective.scot

Forth Rivers Trust @forthriverstrust.bsky.social · Aug 26

📢 Don’t miss tomorrow’s free webinar on the new Community Springboard – a programme supporting Leven Catchment groups with nature restoration, wellbeing & community connection.

📅 Tue 27 Aug, 6–7PM
📍 Online – register: www.tickettailor.com/events/forth...

1 1 1

Reposted by Forth Rivers Trust

Woodland Trust Scotland @wtscotsocial.bsky.social · Aug 21

Willow spilling, 5 months on ⏩

Back in March, we worked with @forthriverstrust.bsky.social to stabilise sections of the White Burn that runs through #Blaeberry Wood 🌊

Look at the growth already. Job well done - the wonders of willow! 🍃

Two side-by-side photos. The left is titled 'Before' and shows a bend in a river with an eroding bank. There are piles of willow in a gap between the riverbank and a makeshift fence made of thinner rods of woven willow whips. The right-hand 'After' photo shows the willow has grown above the edge of the riverbank and coloured the section a vibrant green.

6 21

Forth Rivers Trust @forthriverstrust.bsky.social · Aug 18

We’d love to hear your views on the future of the River North Esk & River South Esk 🌿💧

👉 Register here so we know numbers: lnkd.in/e4VzaMED

#LoveYourLocalRiver #LothianEsksRouteMap

Forth Rivers Trust @forthriverstrust.bsky.social · Aug 18

🌱 Calling land managers, farmers & land-based businesses in the Lothian Esk Catchment!
Farmer & land manager meet up
🗓️ Wed 3rd Sept
📍 Penicuik Town Hall
⏰ 7–8:30pm

Help shape a route map for a more climate & nature resilient future for the Lothian Esks.

#NatureBasedSolutions #LothianEsks #Penicuik

1 2