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Wetland Oasis Revived: Bramber Brooks Nature Reserve Undergoes Transformation
4 Oct
Summary
- Wetland ponds and shallow pools created to support diverse wildlife
- New recycled plastic bridges installed for improved visitor access
- Project aims to strengthen Horsham District's nature recovery initiative
As of October 4th, 2025, Bramber Brooks Nature Reserve in West Sussex has reopened to the public following a series of improvements aimed at enhancing the area's biodiversity. The project, which was carried out over the past year, has seen the creation of numerous wetland ponds and shallow pools to provide varied habitats for a range of wildlife, including birds such as snipe and green sandpiper, as well as dragonflies and fish.
In addition to the new wetland features, the reserve has also seen the installation of several bridges made entirely from recycled plastic. These eco-friendly structures have been designed to improve visitor access and offer a "much-improved experience," according to Councillor Colette Blackburn, Horsham District Council's cabinet member for climate action and nature recovery.
The council's investment in Bramber Brooks is part of its wider Wilder Horsham District initiative, which is focused on restoring habitats and wildlife along the River Adur. Eliott Strutt, project manager at the Environment Agency, which collaborated with the council on the Bramber Brooks project, noted that the area is "already beginning to thrive as a valuable habitat for local wildlife, with the potential to support migratory species in the future."
