Saltmarsh Restoration Initiated on River Tyne Banks
Restoration work to reestablish saltmarshes along the River Tyne has commenced.
The environmental charity Groundwork North East and Cumbria has begun creating marshes along a section of Newburn Riverside in Newcastle.
The charity stated that the project aims to enhance water quality and biodiversity, while also contributing to climate change mitigation efforts.
"We have had some great success with other saltmarsh restoration projects in the region and are confident the Newburn site will deliver similar positive results," said Hellen Hornby, Nature-based Solutions Lead.
The charity emphasized that the restoration will improve water quality and biodiversity, in addition to addressing climate change challenges.
According to the charity, over 85% of the United Kingdom's saltmarsh habitat has been lost due to centuries of industrialization, which removed the muddy banks and altered the river's flow and speed.
The project is jointly funded by the Environment Agency and NatWest Group.
The habitat restoration involves installing low barriers constructed from materials such as sticks in the water near the shoreline. These barriers will facilitate the accumulation of mud and encourage the growth of plants.
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Additional saltmarsh restoration projects are planned for two river sites.
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For more details, visit Groundwork North East and Cumbria.
