Author: Merle Brown. In 2021 the condition of the SSSIs that are fed by the River Brue were re-assessed as unfavourable declining due to water quality. Issues of high phosphate levels were exacerbated by low summer water levels and flooding events. The Brue Headwaters Multi-benefit Project was set up in 2020 in conjunction with FWAGSW […]
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Author: Simeon Day. When the blossom season is in full swing, the landscape bursts with beautiful flowers and the air is heady with their scent. The region’s fields, hedgerows, verges and orchards hum with busy pollinators getting to work. When you look out across the southwest landscape the view is one of a network of
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Integrated Local delivery Integrated Local Delivery (ILD) is a proven approach for farmers and communities to tackle climate change by working with partnerships at a local level. This film introduces the Integrated Local Delivery framework and the key role of the facilitator, who brings all the local stakeholders together to scope risks and opportunities at
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The second of three videos about soil compaction and infiltration looks at grassland soils. This video covers how to identify compaction in grassland, methods to address different types of compaction, examples of common soil issues with case studies including infiltration testing, and ways to prevent compaction in the future. You will find more useful
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The third of three videos about soil compaction and infiltration looks closely at arable systems. In this video we assess soil structure in three different soil types, discuss cultivation techniques, how to improve organic matter and ways to minimise compaction in the future. You will find more useful information on our Resource Library page.
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This film showcases some of our natural flood management work from above. Please get in touch if you can help slow the flow. You will find more useful information on our Resource Library page.
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This Hills to Levels scheme has been designed to divert water away from the farmyard, where it was causing issues, and move it into areas where it can be managed more effectively. It is an example of two landowners working together to reduce and manage run-off, where one farmer came up with the concept and
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As part of the Hills to Levels project in Somerset, Lidar data has been collected in order to establish the whereabouts of old floodplains, in order to reconnect them. This data allows us to map the ground in 3D. We have dug out a channel to allow a rising river to flow into a field,
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A ‘Leaky Pond’ is just one example of natural flood management being undertaken across Somerset to help reduce flooding. In times of flooding, it is important to store as much water as possible, safely, higher up in the catchment. This example, installed in the valley of a steeply sloping field, features a dug out pond,
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Woodland Planting is just one example of natural flood management measures being installed across Somerset to help reduce flooding. In times of heavy rainfall, higher up in river catchments, trees help soak up groundwater, and prevent excessive water run-off. With careful consideration to existing species of trees, these plantations blend in seamlessly with their surroundings.
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