Desilting a large reservoir in the heart of London and creating a new wetland habitat. Dredging silts enabled us to create 13,000 square metres of new reed bed
Silting up of Thames Water’s East Reservoir in Stoke Newington had resulted in algal blooms and a problem for London Wildlife Trust who manage the site.
As part of the Woodberry Wetlands project, Salix have dredged silt from the reservoir to create 13,000 square metres of new reedbed, more than doubling this important habitat for east London’s wildlife.
Both the dredging work and the new reedbeds will help the water quality in this nature reserve.
Silt was placed behind Nicospan & Brushwood Fascine revetments to create a series of new islands and ponds, connected by channels of different depths.
Video by local photographer ©PennyDixie and sound engineer Tom Fisher
Woodberry Wetlands is one of 7 ‘Environment’ finalists in the National Lottery Awards 2017, which recognise the best lottery-funded projects across the UK. The public vote to decide the winner opened today and will run until 27th July – with one winner gets a spot on a BBC One Awards Show.
Products Used
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.
Native Plants
Salix are the UK’s largest grower of native wetland and wildflowering plants in the UK – perfect for use in green infrastructure, peatland restoration, wetland restoration and creation and other habitat projects In response to demand for a wider range of species for specific habitat types we have developed a range of plug grown species for three key habitats: Salt marsh, Sand dunes & Moorlands. Wetland Plants Salt Marsh Moorlands Sand Dunes Salix are the largest grower of native wetland plants in the UK. Salix wetland nurseries have been designed and built specifically for commercially growing native wetland plants for supply
Details
Client: London Wildlife Trust
Location: Stoke Newington
Reedbeds & Wetlands, Reservoirs, Lakes & Shorelines, Silt Removal (lake desilting & dredging)
