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Specialised equipment, including an excavator with a 360° rotating spade, allowed fine sculpting of naturalistic banks, creating 'bendier' channels that closely mirror the structural diversity of wild rivers. • Ensuring all trenches had a slope of at least 45 degrees, providing escape routes for small mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. This design fosters a varied habitat with abundant niches for biodiversity.,A key achievement of the project was the creation of a new river channel, addressing decades of dredging and channelisation that had artificially lowered the river, disrupted its natural flow, and elevated the floodplain. Impoundments within the existing channel raised it to its natural level, fostering a shallower, more structured flow into the newly formed wetland.,Creating a new river channel demanded specialised insight and expert execution. Ecosulis, armed with expertise in wetland creation and river restoration, collaborated with river creation specialists. This collaborative effort ensured cost-effective operations and alignment with natural processes. Ecosulis advocated for a modification to the pond's design, incorporating shallow margins to boost biodiversity support. This approach not only mitigated environmental impact but also showcased our commitment to community-centric sustainability. To minimise the impact on surrounding ecosystems, an Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) played a pivotal role, overseeing the project, providing ecological advice, and ensuring contractors were well-versed in conservation principles. Works traffic adhered to designated haul road routes, preserving local habitats, while the avoidance of artificial light during the summer months reduced disruptions to nocturnal species. Trenches were thoughtfully designed to offer escape routes for small mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. Throughout the process, a commitment to preserving trees, hedgerows, and woodland was evident. The Land Yeo River, subjected to past modifications, witnessed careful interventions aimed at preventing damage and pollution spread. Impoundments, longitudinal ponds, and a newly designed wetland stream were strategically introduced, raising the river to its natural level and fostering a more structured flow. The impact on wildlife, from amphibians to birds, bats, dormice, and reptiles, was meticulously assessed and addressed. Precautionary measures were implemented to protect species such as common frogs, badgers, and hazel dormice. Timing of works was adjusted to accommodate nesting bird seasons, with specific measures in place to safeguard ground-nesting birds and their habitats. For invertebrates, including white clawed crayfish, the project aimed to enhance suitable habitats through the creation of pools and ditches. Otters, confirmed on-site, were carefully monitored, and protected, and reptiles, including slow worms, found during surveys, were safely translocated. The creation of butterfly banks and bunds, formed from spoil material, contributed to breeding habitats for insects and reptiles while adding to the project's biodiversity. The commitment extended to broken or blocked land drains, promoting water retention on-site and preventing runoff into the Land Yeo and neighbouring areas.,Confined works traffic to designated haul road routes to minimize impact on local habitats and species, • Elimination of temporary artificial light, aligning with the natural working hours during summer/early autumn to reduce nocturnal species disturbance.,Education centres have been created onsite by Belmont Estate, to provide opportunities for local school children, businesses and community groups to learn about the project and the aims of the Estate, to deliver benefits for the local area, and gain hands on rewilding experience.,
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Step-pool section at d/s end of restored reach,,,Re-meandering ,,, +
Stroombaanmaaien,, ,,, +
Stroombaanmaaien,, Traditioneel Beekherstel,,Versterken van het landschap, cultuurhistory en recreatie,Er worden gebiedsbijeenkomsten gehouden voor belanghebbende +
Stroombaanmaaien,,, ,,, +
Stroombaanmaaien,,, ,,, +
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LakeAdmin - Chadwick lakes - Plan to improve the surface water quality and reservoir restoration in the Chadwick lakes area +
Structural restoration and maintenance of reservoirs;,Naturalisation of shoreline and watercourse rehabilitation;, Natural water purification systems; Creation of a good system of access points, paths and tracks; Provision of new facilities addressed to the community and visitors,Vegetation management plan;,Organization of events, environmental education, visits for students, hiking tours; Involvement of authorities for the definition of policies and actions; Organization of workshops and courses involving local farmers and other stakeholders; Awareness-raising activities targeted to local citizens and schools.,Drafting of a monitoring plan; Installation of weather stations and water level stations; Sampling campaigns for monitoring of chemical, physical and biological parameters; Periodical control on chosen indicators. +
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Structuring of shoreline, Construction gravel bays,,, ,,Planning workshop, +
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The old arm is preserved and a rockfill merlon is set up at the junction of the two beds for divert the waters to the new route, Creation of ponds, Riverbed restoration,,,Creation of meanders, ,The banks are not not stabilized in order to let the stream create its preferential flow channel and facilitate overflows in the meadow with each rising water,, +
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This project took place on the River Test at Overton, Hampshire (SU50953 49769) in autumn of 2017. The report by Atkins in 2012 identified this stretch as needing restoration. The report had broken the river into reaches. Each numbered reach had the problems associated with that reach and the restoration actions needed to restore it. In the case of reach T009 an historic structure was impounding several hundred metres of channel to the detriment of the SSSI. The aims of the project were to improve 400m of river, restore the reach from a silty canal to a naturally flowing channel and provide fish passage by removing the structure while at the same time being sympathetic to the history of the site.,, ,,One of the most enjoyable parts of this restoration was working with and involving the local community. This came about because of the experiences gained in 2016. In 2016 given the location of the restoration through Overton village the owner and contractor where advised to let as many people know about the project so they knew what was happening. While this instruction was carried out many local people where still shocked as to the scale of works. Many non-indigenous tree where felled to allow light into a previously over shaded channel and consequently the view for many locals changed dramatically. Following local concerns Heb Leman the Project Officer gave a presentation to the local community on the background to the Strategy and consequently why the works where being carried out. After this the local community embraced what was being done and wanted to be informed of any future works. Once the landowner had agreed to continue the works upstream in 2017 and remove the structure a guided tour was arranged for residents. This showed them the already beneficial changes to the restored channel and informed them of what was going to happen in 2017. To involve them further it was decided that the Overton Biodiversity Society would carry out the water vole surveys prior to the work and that the community would be kept informed of the new works via the community Face Book page. The landowner also agreed that because of the historic and archaeological interest in the site that Overton Archaeological Society could also carry out a dig during the works. Consequently throughout the works local archaeologist worked alongside County archaeologist piecing together the history of the site. On completion of the works all the finds and the long history of the site where presented to the local community through an evening of presentations on the restoration itself and the history of the site. This event was attended by at least 120 people and was very well received. From this also came further potential restoration works with others wanting to be involved. The whole experience also engaged the wider community with the landowner for the benefit of all. Other external inputs came from colleagues specialising in fish passage. This was a technically challenging project and the finished project had to enable up and downstream fish passage. Their knowledge was invaluable in allowing this happen.,
Toeboard removal, Weir removal,, ,,Improved public access,Economic benefits +
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Toeboard removal,, ,,, +
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Toeboard removal,, ,,, +
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Toeboard removal,, ,,Improved public access, Community Education,, +
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Translocation of original substrate into new channel, Alteration in channel dimensions,,Channel naturalisation, Meandering channel, ,Weed clearance,, +
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Tree Hinging adding gravel, berm creation, daylighting.,, Urban wetlands and wildflower meadows,,Big engagement programme with local community., +
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Tree Hinging, Faggot Mattresses, Flow Deflectors,Fencing, cattle access points,Weir Bypass, new meandering channel planform ,,, +
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Tree hinging and adding gravel.,, ,,, +
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Tree hinging over long section and large rock ramp installation to replace existing large weir that was a barrier to fish passage.,, ,,, +
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Tree hinging work over long section of Witham.,, ,,, +