We deliver a wide range of projects, from small-scale local tree planting schemes to ambitious whole catchment restoration initiatives. Making sure the right projects are delivered in the right places, at the right scale, ensures that Tweed Forum continues to deliver lasting, practical measures that provide multiple benefits for our environment and society.
The main aim of the Eddleston Water Project is to investigate if changes in land use management and the restoration of natural habitats can help improve the river valley for wildlife and reduce the risk of flooding in Eddleston and Peebles.
Our vision to create a unique and world-class visitor destination includes a range of different elements, and is based around the concept of a 100-mile trail that will connect the numerous communities, attractions and assets along the full length of the river.
Tweed Forum is working with SEPA, South Lanarkshire Council and the community of Biggar to restore the Biggar Water, known locally as the Biggar Burn, where it flows through two important community spaces – Burnbraes Park and Biggar Park.
The Borders Tree Grant Scheme funds the planting of individual, or small clumps of trees, which add landscape and biodiversity value to the Scottish Borders countryside – for the benefit of people, communities and wildlife.
As part of the Quixwood windfarm biodiversity offset scheme, funding has been secured to develop the Borders Wader Initiative. The initiative will create new wetland habitats, ponds, scrapes and facilitate wet grassland management for breeding waders.
As part of the LIFE WADER nature recovery initiative, Tweed Forum have been working in partnership with the Environment Agency, Natural England and local landowner Harehope Estate to deliver an amitibious restoration programme on the River Breamish, near Wooler.
Tweed Forum is leading a partnership project to explore how new sources of finance could help increase the delivery of natural flood management for the benefit of communities and wildlife across the Eddleston Water catchment.
Tweed Forum has been delivering native riparian (river) woodland creation throughout the Tweed catchment for over two decades, planting 1.5 million trees across more than 1,100 hectares.
Tweed Forum is assisting NatureScot in promoting the Peatland ACTION Fund. We are also actively delivering crucial peatland restoration within the Tweed catchment by helping people make applications to the Fund as well as running projects on the ground.
This innovative £1.7 million project will remove a major barrier to Atlantic salmon migration on the Wooler Water whilst creating a new heritage trail, improved habitat, and education and recreational programmes that connect people with nature.
The Eddleston Water Project
Destination Tweed
Biggar Water Restoration Project
Borders Tree Grant Scheme
Borders Wading Bird Initiative
Harehope Restoration Project
Investing in Nature in the Eddleston Water Catchment
Native riparian woodland creation programme
Peatland ACTION Fund
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Reconnecting the Wooler Water
