Dorset Wild Rivers Annual Summary 2020-21

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Dorset Wild Rivers Annual Summary 2020-21

DORSET WILD RIVERS Work completed 2020-2021 WHO WE ARE WHAT WE ACHIEVED IN 2020-2021 DORSET WILD RIVERS (DWR) 5.7ha wetland habitat created and improved Dorset Farming & Dorset Area Wildlife Advisory Of Oustanding Trust Group South Natural Beauty riparian tree management to (DWT) West (FWAG) (Dorset 6796m AONB) improve a water course WHAT WE DO hedge planting to improve 1440m habitat connectivity We work on a catchment scale across Dorset to deliver biodiversity enhancements which support multi- functional freshwater water environments. We aim to: 4946 trees planted to improve wet woodland · Enable plants and animals to thrive, especially in rivers and wetlands track improvements to address soil · Deliver clean water for the environment, 460m erosion and sediment in rivers particularly through tackling rural diffuse pollution · Reduce flood risk through working with natural processes 3.77m3 flood storage created · Engage with farmers, land managers and the wider community in way that empowers them to take action 165 people engaged · Contribute to the conservation and enhancement of Dorset’s special landscapes FUNDING OUR OTHER WORK Core funding is from Wessex Water Foundation Partners Programme. This year an additional £193,930 Farm advice and management reports, has been secured. Countryside Stewardship applications, innovation trials. For every of funding received by Volunteer tasks, community engagement £1 including schools and parish councils, press Wessex Water another £9.70 has been and publicity, riverfly monitoring training £ spent from additional funding secured. CATCHMENTS WE IMPROVED IN 2020-2021 Poole Harbour Catchment - Corfe Valley, River West Dorset Rivers and Coastal Streams Win, Devils Brook, River Hooke, Piddle Valley - including River Asker, River Char, River Brit Stour Catchment - Stour Headwaters, River Allen Ringwood Forest - Sleep Brook Tributary Dorset Wildlife Trust: 01305 264620 Email: [email protected].

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