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2023 Invasive species survey - Upper Tawe catchment

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The purpose of this project is to aid in the restoration of the upper river Tawe catchment through survey of invasive non-native plants (INNS).We expect the main species to search for to be: Japanese knotweed and its hybrid varieties, Himalayan balsam, and Giant Hogweed. Other species such as Rhododendron ponticum, Cherry laurel, Buddleia, Montbretia, Bamboo, Cotoneaster, Snowberry and American Skunk-cabbage, should be noted.This survey data will then be used to seek funding for future control.Aims of this contract1. To identify landowners along the upper River Tawe (including the Afon Giedd and Nant Llech tributaries) from Blaenau Farm (Glyntawe) toAbercrave Bridge where it leaves the National Park boundary.2. To obtain permission for and to undertake invasive species surveys along the catchment within the National Park3. To present these findings digitally through GIS layers and a report to the National Park Authority and the Local Records Centre - BiodiversityInformation Service (BIS)NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=132456.The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.