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Eelscapes Project Aims to Restore Severn Wildlife
15 Jan
Summary
- River Severn could become a wildlife haven over 20 years.
- Project targets endangered European eels and vulnerable wildlife.
- 1,300 hectares of floodplain wetlands are part of the plan.
Over the next two decades, a significant section of the River Severn is slated for restoration, with the ambitious Eelscapes project aiming to re-establish it as a vital wildlife haven. The initiative will focus on the Severn Vale in Gloucestershire, specifically 1,300 hectares of floodplain wetlands situated between Tewkesbury and Gloucester.
The primary goal of the Eelscapes project is to provide a sanctuary for endangered European eels, which have seen significant population decline. Beyond eels, the project intends to foster the resurgence of other vulnerable wildlife species that historically inhabited the area, thereby boosting biodiversity.
Currently, local conservation charities are actively engaged in negotiations with the government to secure the necessary funding. Approval of this funding will enable the comprehensive, 20-year restoration process to commence, marking a significant step towards ecological recovery in the Severn Vale.
