Dawn Chorus at Woodberry Wetlands
We are always delighted to see how sites we’ve been involved with look after a year or two, and Woodberry Wetlands has been great to see develop. As part of…
Water voles prefer coir rolls
Pre-established Coir Rolls Conservation Science MSc study reports that water voles favour Coir Rolls of the five different riparian habitats studied on the Middle Level waterways. Imperial College London MSc…
Exciting New Role: Technical Manager Deadline Extended – Mid June
Salix are looking for a motivated and committed professional to join our growing team of soil bioengineering and erosion control specialists. Key Responsibilities – Technical support to clients for all…
Large Green Swale Project
This large roadside project involved creating 28km of green engineered roadside swales on 14km of dual carriageway. Six weeks after treatment we had significant plant growth on Type-1 aggregate. Zero…
Reservoir Dogs
There may not be a Mr Blonde or Mr Pink on the scene, but there are plenty of Mr Orange with our specialist Salix team. Salix have recently completed a…
SuDS Scour Aprons & Spillways – The New Sensitive Approach
Rock Mattress as scour apron for headwall In 2017 we were commissioned by Aspire Defence for our specialist knowledge in erosion control. A large scale series of SuDS, detention basins,…
Erosion Control on Exeter Flood Defence
Staff at Exeter Flood Defence Project were delighted when within a few weeks mullet were feeding at the base of the erosion control Rock Mattresses.
Inter tidal Erosion Protection on the River Crouch
The Environment Agency commissioned our erosion products on the tidal River Crouch. Inter tidal rivers are notably difficult to manage, our Rock Mattresses, Rock Rolls and Brushwood Fascines have been…
Walthamstow Wetlands Habitat is Thriving
Two hectares of wetland habitat were created using silt pumped from the main reservoir as part of conservation work to help this London nature reserve
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