2015: Creation of a pond and ditches at Pinn Meadows
The water from the floodplain previously drained into the River Pinn. Instead, the new pond and the ditches act as reservoirs for water, providing ideal living conditions and a habitat for invertebrates, amphibians and wildfowl all year around. Additional planting of wetland species, such as Marsh Marigold, Ragged Robin, Meadowsweet and Yellow Flag, attracts many species and has increased the biodiversity of the meadow.
These new features also provide a great opportunity for regular pond dipping sessions, which have proved very popular with the community in the last several years.
Enhancements
- Creation of network of ditches.
- Creation of a pond.
- Restoration of the old pond.
- Planting native wetland vegetation around the pond and ditches.
Partners: Friends of Pinn Meadows.
Funded by: Our council's Environment Improvement Project.