Aquatic and riparian plant management: controls for vegetation in watercourses. Technical guide

Evidence underpins the work of the Environment Agency.It provides an up-to-date understanding of the world about us, helps us to develop tools and techniques to monitor and manage our environment as efficiently and effectively as possible.It also helps us to understand how the environment is changing and to identify what the future pressures may be.The work of the Environment Agency's Evidence Directorate is a key ingredient in the partnership between research, guidance and operations that enables the Environment Agency to protect and restore our environment.This report was produced by the Scientific and Evidence Services team within Evidence.The team focuses on four main areas of activity: Setting the agenda, by providing the evidence for decisions;  Maintaining scientific credibility, by ensuring that our programmes and projects are fit for purpose and executed according to international standards; Carrying out research, either by contracting it out to research organisations and consultancies or by doing it ourselves; Delivering information, advice, tools and techniques, by making appropriate products available.