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PM 24 - Restore natural banks, bed and flows within watercourse channels

Code
PM 24
Measure
Restore natural banks, bed and flows within watercourse channels
Description
Watercourses across Herefordshire are often subject to modifications which alter the bank profiles, bed features and subsequently flows within watercourses. The natural features of these channels should be restored, including the re-meandering of straightened channels, to allow the watercourse to function naturally. This should create a variety of conditions and habitats, from its headwaters to downstream, to support numerous aquatic species, such as fish and invertebrates. Wherever possible nature based solutions should be incorporated to best restore natural hydrology.
Wider environmental benefits
Improving water quality Increasing flood risk management Reducing climate change impact Improving soil health
Links to additional information and guidance

https://www.therrc.co.uk/manual-river-restoration-techniques

Priority
Natural hydrological functions are restored at a catchment scale
Priority description
Restoration at a catchment scale is particularly important for rivers, water and wetland habitats as these should function together in a connected hydrological network. This would bring about the most significant impacts for biodiversity, water quality, and hydrological regime. Herefordshire’s rivers and wetlands cover a significant proportion of the county and require restoring at this catchment scale to create a resilient and thriving freshwater system.