How are drones being used at Talla Reservoir?

Drones are being used to distribute over two million native tree seeds in inaccessible areas around Talla Reservoir.

Why is Scottish Water using drones for tree seeding?

Scottish Water is using drones to stabilize soil, improve water quality for Edinburgh, and overcome challenges of traditional planting in upland areas.

What is the goal of the woodland creation scheme at Talla Reservoir?

The scheme aims to increase biodiversity, reduce organic matter in the water, and provide a natural method for flood reduction.

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Drones Seed Scottish Reservoir for Purer Water

4 Dec

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Summary

Drones are sowing two million native tree seeds near Talla Reservoir.
The project aims to stabilize soil and improve water quality for Edinburgh.
This initiative supports a wider 200-acre woodland creation scheme.

Drones Seed Scottish Reservoir for Purer Water

Drones have been deployed to sow millions of native tree seeds in inaccessible areas surrounding Talla Reservoir in the Scottish Borders. This cutting-edge initiative by Scottish Water is designed to stabilize the soil, preventing organic matter from entering the water supply during extreme rainfall events. Such an approach is expected to simplify and reduce the energy needed for water treatment for Edinburgh.

The project is a key component of a broader 200-acre woodland creation scheme, with the initial phase focusing on a 50-acre section. The goal is to enrich existing woodlands and introduce thousands of native broadleaf trees, including aspen, rowan, oak, alder, and downy birch. This innovative method overcomes the difficulties associated with traditional tree-planting in the challenging upland landscape.