These works aim to diversify the flow rates in the stream, helping to remove silt and reveal the gravel bed, which will in turn encourage fish and other wildlife. Berms have been created using logs and hazel faggots back filled with brash which will collect silt.  This will encourage marginal vegetation to grow which will provide habitat for species like damselfly and dragonflies. The berms will also help protect the banks from erosion. 

Silt is already starting to be deposited in these structures and a pair of mallards have been spotted resting on the newly created berms. 

Work on the four urban sections has also been completed.  Rock roll bundles have been installed and then backfilled with planted coir rolls and gravel.  The gravel has been planted with rushes, sedges, yellow flag iris and purple loosestrife to create a more instant effect that will mature beautifully over the season.  This will create a lovely marginal area for wildlife and visitors and as an added benefit will offer protection to the canal footpath.