Blog: Rivers

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Thistle, ragwort and poppies at Wild Woodbury

Wild Woodbury: Two years on

We find out just how much difference 24 months make as we take a look at Wild Woodbury: Two years on.

Bluebells in the forest with sunset - inspired by Wild Isles

Wild Isles: Dorset's freshwater

As we explore Britain and Ireland's incredible landscapes and wildlife through the BBC's fascinating new series, Wild Isles, our officers and wardens write about why these habitats are…

Wetland created at Wild Woodbury

Stage-0 River Restoration at Wild Woodbury

Six weeks on from the start of the river restoration work at Wild Woodbury, and the landscape has started to transform dramatically. Wetlands have started to form creating suitable habitat for…

LWD installed to imitate a fallen tree where there is a lack of this natural habitat. 

Devil's Brook River restoration

Rivers Conservation Officer, Stephen Oliver, describes the work involved in the restoration of Devil's Brook using Large Wood Debris and how this can positively impact wildlife.

Split level view of the River Itchen, with aquatic plants: Blunt-fruited Water-starwort (Callitriche obtusangula) Itchen Stoke Mill is visible on the left

Wildlife laws under threat: water regulations

With a second reading of the Retained EU Laws Bill expected soon, we’re sharing a series of blogs about the laws and regulations designed to protect nature that are under threat. Today, Ali Morse…

Ariel view of Wild Woodbury

The Wild Woodbury Vlog

Now that the groundwork has been completed, Rob Farrington heads down to Wild Woodbury after a weekend of heavy rainfall to provide an update on the restoration of the River Sherford.