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Wetlands teem with biodiversity, providing homes for many endangered species. In fact, 40% of the world\u2019s biodiversity relies on freshwater wetlands. Yet they only cover around 1% of the planet.<\/h4>\n

Wetlands help to clean our drinking water. They can remove up to 60 per cent of metals in the water, trap and retain up to 90 percent of sediment from runoff and eliminate up to 90 percent of nitrogen.<\/p>\n

Wetlands can protect us from flooding by storing rainfall like a sponge, and buffering us from the sea. When water levels are low, they slowly release it back to us. In the right environment, wetlands can help bring the air temperature down by up to 10 degrees Celsius.<\/p>\n

Using our skilled and experienced workforce with specialist equipment FGS Pilcher can undertake the creation and reinstating of wetland habitats, ensuring that they confer benefit through providing natural flood management and water quality enhancement, whilst creating vital new habitats for wildlife.<\/p>\n

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Wetland Restoration<\/h4><\/div>
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We have undertaken a large project for the RSPB at the Seasalter Levels in Whitstable, Kent, restoring a large part of the wetland area within the levels.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Part of the Climate Change Resilience Project, this grant funded project aimed to restore habitats and boost biodiversity. We used our specialist equipment to create bunds, rills and scrapes as well as de-silting and re-shaping existing waterways. The new features are designed to capture water within the levels and to maximise feeding and breeding spaces for wildlife.<\/div>\n

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Experience of all aspects of Wetland Creation and Restoration, working closely with local and national wildlife organisations to deliver Wetland Creation projects and conservation schemes.<\/h4>\n

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Wetland Creation<\/h6><\/div>
Wetland creation using our specialist equipment – creating bunds, rills and scrapes.<\/div> <\/div> <\/a><\/div> [\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″]
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Natural Flood Management<\/h6><\/div>
Utilising nature-based solutions for flood management, whilst restoring historic habitats and improving water quality.<\/div> <\/div> <\/a><\/div> [\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″]
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Wetland Restoration<\/h6><\/div>
Restoration & improvement works on existing wetland areas & schemes.<\/div> <\/div> <\/a><\/div> [\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″]
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De-silting & Re-shaping<\/h6><\/div>
De-silting and re-shaping of existing wetland and watercourse areas to enhance its affect.<\/div> <\/div> <\/a><\/div> [\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_text_separator title=”Seasalter Wetland Creation project” color=”custom” border_width=”3″ accent_color=”#971b2f”]
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