Wetland Creation at Stonesfield Common - Evenlode Catchment Partnership

Project at a glance

Creation of swales within the common, increasing storage capacity and allowing the area to stay wetter for longer.

Project status

Planned

Area of focus

Biodiversity, Habitats and Landscapes

Stonesfield Common sits along the river Evenlode, periodically flooding and holding flood water back.

It sits next to a Site of Specific Scientific Interest (SSSI) and has high species diversity and local interest.

Objectives

Increase water storage capacity of the area
Create lower areas that stay wetter for longer
Increase biodiversity

Outcomes

The creation of two large scrapes within the common
Increased water storage capacity of the site
Increased habitat diversity

Funding

Funded by the Water Restoration Fund (UK Government).