Browsing University of Galway Support Services by Author "Caffrey, Joseph"
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A novel approach to aquatic weed control and habitat restoration using biodegradable jute matting
Caffrey, Joseph; Millane, Michael; Evers, Stephanie; Moran, Helen; Butler, Martin (Regional Euro-Asian Biological Invasions Centre Oy (REABIC), 2010-06-01)This technical paper presents results from pilot field trials conducted on the novel use of a biodegradable jute material to eradicate the highly invasive aquatic macrophyte Lagarosiphon major Ridley from Lough Corrib, ... -
An investigation into the effectiveness of mechanical dredging to remove corbicula fluminea (müller, 1774) from test plots in an irish river system
Sheehan, Rory; Caffrey, Joseph; Millane, Michael; McLoone, Paul; Moran, Helen; Lucy, Frances (Regional Euro-Asian Biological Invasions Centre Oy (REABIC), 2014-11-01)The invasive Asian clam Corbicula fluminea (Muller, 1774) has established a high density and self- sustaining population within the tidal reaches of the River Barrow, Ireland. A field trial was carried out to test the ...