Wet grassland is one of the most rapidly diminishing wetland types in Britain. However, unlike most other wet grasslands that are lost through drainage for agriculture, Hartford wetlands actually suffered the opposite problem. Poor drainage led to the site becoming too wet, this eventually lead to the cessation of cattle grazing at this site. Saltscape […]

Water Vole Conservation

This water quality improvement works focused on installing reed beds at sites in Winsford and Northwich where combined sewage outfalls lead to poor water quality in the river. In total, 500 metres of reed bed were installed and early indications are showing that they are having positive impacts on local water quality. Reed beds will also […]