Restoration of Reedbed Habitat and Extent

Status:

Proposed

Catchment:

Windermere and Leven

Theme:

Habitat & Wildlife and Water Quality

Partners:

Freshwater Biological Association, Lake District National Park Authority, National Trust, RSPB and South Cumbria Rivers Trust

Reedbed extent has declined over 90% since the 1980s attributed to a number of factors including grazing by Canada Geese, wave wash from boats, trampling by canoes/ people. Reedbeds are an important habitat for fish and birds, the filter excess nutrients and are a visually appealing aspect of the lake.

SCRT along with a number of partners have re-planted a number of sites with local reeds and erected fences to protect the reeds from grazing and wave wash.

For more information please visit the SCRT website: https://scrt.co.uk/what-we-do/habitat-improvement/reedbed-restoration/