2020 to 2021: Newt waterways project at Hillingdon House Farm
Hillingdon House Farm is situated in the floodplain of the River Pinn, Colne catchment. Nearby development has increased the volume of water entering the River Pinn and has reduced available green space.
A new wetland was created to provide space for water and 'slow the flow' into the river. The addition of ditches, ponds and scrapes with native wetland plants will increase biodiversity of the site and provide habitat and feeding ground for many different species.
Enhancements
- Returned 5 hectares of grassland to the flood plain, to absorb rain run-off into the land and reduce pressure on the River Pinn.
- Creation of a network of ditches and shallow scrapes (ponds) to mimic the natural hollows of the field's pre-ploughed and drained days.
Partners: Greater London Authority and Uxbridge Green Gym | TCV.
Funding: Greener City Fund, GLA.