Rivers and Fisheries Trusts of Scotland facts for kids
The Rivers and Fisheries Trusts of Scotland (RAFTS) is a special group that helps protect Scotland's rivers and the amazing creatures living in them. It is also known as the Association of Scottish River & Fishery Management Trusts. RAFTS is a charity based in Edinburgh, Scotland. It acts like a main hub for many smaller groups that care for rivers across the country.
RAFTS works to make sure all of Scotland's rivers are healthy and safe for fish and other wildlife. They create important rules and offer learning chances for people of all ages.
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What Does RAFTS Do for Rivers?
RAFTS does a lot of important work to keep rivers healthy. They study rivers to understand them better and watch for any problems. They also work to protect nature and teach people about how to care for rivers.
Protecting River Life
A big part of RAFTS's job is conservation. This means they work hard to protect the natural environment of rivers. They help restore parts of rivers that might be damaged. This could involve planting trees along the banks or cleaning up pollution.
Learning and Training
RAFTS believes in teaching people about rivers. They offer education and training programs. These programs help people learn about river ecosystems and how to keep them healthy. They also give advice to people who own land near rivers or who fish.
Who Works with RAFTS?
RAFTS works with many different groups and people. They team up with schools to teach students about rivers. They also work with local councils and groups that focus on biodiversity, which means protecting all kinds of living things.
They also partner with businesses, government bodies, and even individuals. Fishery owners, anglers (people who fish), and special boards that manage salmon fishing all work with RAFTS. This teamwork helps make a big difference for Scotland's rivers.
Groups That Are Part of RAFTS
RAFTS is like a team captain for several other important groups. These groups are called members, and they all work together for river health. Some of these members include:
- Atlantic Salmon Trust
- Argyll Fisheries Trust
- Association of Salmon Fishery Boards
- Galloway Fisheries Trust [1]
- Loch Lomond Fisheries Trust
See Also
- List of rivers in Scotland
- List of waterway societies in the United Kingdom
- Association of Rivers Trusts (ART) – This is a similar group that helps rivers in England and Wales.
