Fencing

If livestock can be provided with alternative water supplies this is the simplest way to protect the river and its banks. Grasses and other vegetation soon recover and their roots hold the banks together.

The river channel is narrowed and deepened, and the vegetation provides shade and food, meaning invertebrates and fish numbers increase and the bank side provides good habitat for birds, otters and insects.

Stock management can become easier for the farmer, and livestock are protected from diseases that can be carried by the river.

The quality of the water (which we drink!) is improved as it is not being polluted by stock. 

All Eden Rivers Trust fencing and associated works is carried out to a high specification by third party contractors with individual projects overseen from conception to design and completion by Eden Rivers Trust conservation staff.

We have funds for fencing projects in 2008 so if you are interested in talking to us about a possible fencing project, please get in touch.