Essex Rivers Hub
Improving Off-channel ditches to improve habitats.
In this location there are two ditches that are not attached to the main channel, possibly cut-off meanders. These ditches could be improved to allow vegetation to develop and become off-channel wetland habitats. These areas would also benefit from being fenced so they are protected from the impact walkers and dogs would have on the emerging vegetation allowing it to develop more effectively.
This would create additional habitat within the woodland and more areas for aquatic invertebrates to thrive.
RBD/catchment/river/tributary
River Roach Catchment
WFD water body status
Array
WFD overall status objective
To achieve Good Ecological status by 2027
Project type
Habitat Creation
Benefiting species and/or habitats
To improve off channel habitats and improve the biodiversity of the whole area.
Total area covered by project
Belfairs Park
Total area surveyed
Whole of the Prittle Brook
Project lead
Essex Wildlife Trust
Contact for more information
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Funding source
None at present
Website key stakeholders:
Design by LTD Design Consultants and build by Garganey Consulting based on an original concept by Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust