The boating lake was a popular local attraction and fishing lake. The lake edges were in bad repair with little or no marginal vegetation. Floating islands were also required to add further habitat for fish and wildfowl.
The boating lake was a popular local attraction and fishing lake. The lake edges were in bad repair with little or no marginal vegetation. Floating islands were also required to add further habitat for fish and wildfowl.
In order to create a wide marginal edge for the lake, Salix installed pre-established Coir Rolls, manufactured and grown at our in house nursery in Norfolk.
Brushwood faggots were used in some areas to lift the Coir Rolls to the correct level. Behind the coir rolls a mixture of native wetland plug planting using bare root, 110cc and 230cc root trainers grown at our nursery in Gower were planted.
Pre-established Coir Pallets were also used on the ledges to create a more instant effect than the plug plants.
Salix also installed 23 number 3m x 3m floating island units attached together to form an irregular shaped island with an open water middle.
The island was pre-vegetated using our pre-established Coir Pallets.
The calm central water area created by the floating islands encourages further biodiversity such as dragonfly to use the site. The islands also provide shelter for fish fry and larger fish.
Products Used
Coir Rolls
Coir Rolls are an organic living revetment that provide erosion control and rapid vegetation establishment. Salix have developed a range of specific species mixes for use in all types of water bodies.
Coir Pallets
Salix produce a wide range of pre-established coir pallets planted with high quality native plant species. Coir pallets are composed from coir fibre which is a sustainable waste product from the husk of the coconut shell.
Brushwood faggot/fascine
Salix produce a range of brushwood faggots (fascines) for use in rivers, canals and lakes. We use brushwood from sustainable sources and can supply various timber types including Ash, Hazel and Willow.
Floating Islands
Floating Islands provide valuable ecological habitat, fish refuge cover and water purification within open water environments. Salix supply and install floating islands and can incorporate a diverse range of flowering species to increase the habitat and aesthetic value of the project.
Details
Client: Torfaen Council and Blakedown Landscapes
Location: Cwmbran, South Wales
Reservoirs, Lakes & Shorelines
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