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![The site is farmland on the banks of the River Severn, where wheat and vegetables are grown, and cattle graze. The landowner now wants to rewild 250 acres of the farmland to attract visitors to his hotel.]()
![Evolution of the riparian landscape.]()
![Summer and Autumn
River levels are low in summer and autumn and the site is not submerged. However, some of the streams on the site remain, providing habitat for migrating and spawning fish in the autumn. The meadows are fertile and suitable for grazing activities at this time of year. The dense grasses provide better shelter for birds, rabbits, water voles etc.
Spring and Winter
In winter and spring, the site will sometimes be flooded due to high river levels from spring tides and rainfall, creating open sleep and bringing habitat and food for wetland birds migrating to the Severn Estuary for the winter. Sediment movement will bring nutrient exchange to the soil, and plant seed dispersal, helping plant growth in the coming year.]()
![Project development: masterplan in 2100]()
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Rewilding: natural flow regimes on the banks of the Severn Estuary
Due to global warming, the Severn Estuary will face a significant increase in the frequency of flooding, water pollution and a reduction in wildlife habitat in the future.
The Elmore estate is an area of farmland located at the mouth of the Severn River. It is at risk of losing land use in the future due to frequent winter flooding and summer droughts. Research into the history of the site has revealed that it is the restriction of natural water flow by human activity that has led to topographic changes, increasing the risk of flooding and exacerbated by the effects of climate change.
This project seeks to unlock the natural flow restrictions imposed by man-made dykes, allowing tides and floods to reflush the site, thereby creating seasonal wetlands and increasing riparian biodiversity. By unlocking this potential, the project aims to increase economic activity on the site adapted to dry and flooded conditions.
Introduction
The site is farmland on the banks of the River Severn, where wheat and vegetables are grown, and cattle graze. The landowner now wants to rewild 250 acres of the farmland to attract visitors to his hotel.
Process
Evolution of the riparian landscape.
Seasonal Riparian Wetlands
River levels are low in summer and autumn. However, some streams remain, providing habitat for fish. Dense grasses provide shelter for wildlife. In winter and spring the site floods, providing habitat and food for migrating birds.
Plan of the Natural Flow Regimes’ Rewilding
Project development: masterplan in 2100.
Effects of Natural Flow Regimes' Rewilding
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