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‘They are a species on the brink’: can trees save the salmon in Scotland’s River Dee?

theguardian.com‘They are a species on the brink’: can trees save the salmon in Scotland’s River Dee?Last year, a single female was recorded returning to one tributary of a river usually celebrated for its fish. Now a plan is in place to change things – but it’s proving controversial

3/7/25, 7:05 am21 reposts91 likes

Lauren GenXAF

@genxaf.bsky.social

3 July 2025

It's not difficult to rehab the riparian zone and it will definitely help the salmon and the river overall. It should be done immediately! Plant the trees! Appeal to King Charles if necessary, just get it done. Start planting willows etc today!

Moab.in

@moabin.bsky.social

3 July 2025

A missed chance to probe the hypocrisy of pseudo-conservation orgs such as The Dee Trust. The estates behind it wreak havoc on 99.9% of the upland catchment in the name of antiquated blood sports, 0.1% riparian greenwashing. Every stream full of soot and flubendazole. Photo shows the reality