Project Overview
A floodplain was transformed into a series of interconnected ponds and shallow pools designed to provide valuable habitat for wading birds and other wetland species.
Habitat Creation • Floodplain Restoration • Wetland Creation • Conservation
Llanfyllin Scrapes Habitat Creation
29 August 2023, Llanfyllin, Powys — Wildlife Trust
Excavation Works
The Truxor digging attachment was used to excavate numerous scrapes of varying sizes and depths while working within the sensitive wetland environment. The layout was designed to create a variety of permanent and seasonal water bodies, encouraging greater biodiversity and providing feeding and breeding areas for wildlife.
Results
The completed site now supports a more diverse wetland ecosystem while improving water retention across the floodplain.
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