Dr Ruth Callaway , SEACAMS at Swansea University
Invertebrate & Vegetation Colonisation of Rock Rolls and Mattresses in the Freshwater & Marine Environment Study Results
The Bigger Picture – Episode 1: David Holland | Technical Director | Salix Rivers and Wetlands
Innovation, forward thinking and thought leadership is vital in our ever-changing climate and environment. The Bigger picture provides leaders in this important sector to share their views and opinions in an informative way.
Our Croxton Nursery
Take a look at our Croxton Nursery, the largest wetland nursery in the UK. Planting, producing and manufacturing sustainable products to be used in river and wetland projects across the UK.
Salix Coir Manufacturing
Managing Director David Holland discusses how Salix River and Wetland sustainably source coir from working with communities in the south west of Sri Lanka, and how it is manufactured in Croxton Nursery to make sustainable products for rivers and wetland projects in the UK.
Rock Mattresses being installed on London reservoir spillway
A quick film showing our Rock Mattresses being installed on a spillway at a London reservoir, not only is this a tough erosion control measure the Rock Mattresses will naturally vegetate improving the overall amenity of the site.
Hinckley Integrated Constructed Wetland
Take a closer look at our work on the Hinckley ICW, treating stormwater and transforming 45,000m² of made ground into four wetland cells that enhance water quality, biodiversity, and sustainability through a fully self-delivered design and build approach.
M25 Road Widening and Erosion Work
Salix were tasked with greening up a 45 degree slope consisting of 6F2 fill. We offered a value engineering solution by replacing the need for a geocell and soil layer and applying HydraCX direct onto the 6F2 fill material.
Chalk river restoration River Babingley, Hillington Estate
Salix has helped the Norfolk Rivers Trust to improve wildlife habitats on the chalk River Babingley, Hillington Estate near Flitcham, and River Nar at Pentney, near Kings Lynn.
Jonah Tosney, Norfolk Rivers Trust’s Nine Chalk Rivers Project Manager, explains how we have helped restore this precious habitat to the BBC
River Nairn Restoration
A Cbec video: The Big Picture and others involved including Salix, McGowan Ltd and Walking the Talk. We are so proud of what we achieved with the Aberarder Estate and the results speak for themselves.
Using Carbon Neutral Wetland Habitat to Prevent Erosion
Salix were asked to provide an environmentally sensitive solution to protect the embankments of around each lake. Working with the client, a range of bioengineering solutions were provided depending on the erosion risk and likelihood of vegetation establishment, providing multiple benefits between habitat creation and erosion control.
River works at Yearl Weir
Salix are involved in a project in Cumbria to reinstate a riverbank following a large flood event. The project involves installing a rootwad revetment and Salix Aqua-Rock Bags XL, providing natural bank protection, flow diversity and excellent habitat.
