River Tweed Flashcards
Where is the River Tweed?
On the border between England and Scotland. Stretches from Peebles, Scotland to Berwick-upon-Tweed, England.
How long is the Tweed?
156km
What two impermeable rock types can be found in the middle course of the Tweed?
Volcanic Basalt and Intrusive granite.
What major industry is reliant on the Tweed?
Tourism, particularly fishing.
How much is the tourist industry worth to the area?
£18 million.
What species of fish thrive in the Tweed?
Salmon.
How did the 2015 floods affect the area?
600 residents evacuated from Hawick. A698 road was unusable. Vital businesses like Lovett Tweed mill was flooded.
When was the ‘River Tweed Catchment management Plan’ (RTCMP) introduced?
2003
What was the primary aim of the RTCMP?
To work with the local community to use soft engineering strategies to resolve the catchments issues.
What has the RTCMP done to try and increase biodiversity?
Planted extensive peat bogs and woodland areas.
What new habitat has been a major success for otters?
Riparian woodland just outside Coldstream.
How have the RTCMP attempted to reduce flood risk?
Reinforced the banks with wooden posts in places like Coldstream.
What other benifits, other than acting as habitats for local wildlife, do the peat bogs offer?
Help filter out pollutants particularly from agricultural fertillisers creating a more healthy water way.
How do the RTCMP help local industries?
Adopted ‘Catch and put back’ scheme meant fish populations sustained helping fishing industry. Hold agricultural shows in peak tourist season.
