Levett, Victoria; Newman, Jonathan. 2014 Control of Ranunculus on the Rivers Spey, Dee and Don. Final report. Begbroke, APEM, 17pp.
To undertake a literature review on the efficacy of Roundup® Pro Biactive® (and other similar herbicides) in controlling aquatic plants, including Ranunculus spp., in riverine environments. In addition, to undertake a review of the ecotoxicological effects of the preparation on non-target organisms (Atlantic salmon, otter, freshwater pearl mussel and sea lamprey);
• Provide a report summarising the results of the literature review; and
• Provide recommendations as to the type/extent of future scoping study/experimental investigations that may be required based upon the outcomes of the literature review.
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