5. Habitat Improvement River Colne Oxhey Park
Aim: Improve water quality
Water body: River Colne
Project description
In order for the River Colne at Oxhey Park to better perform as a high quality habitat, a project was proposed to introduce a series of brushwood berms along the South bank and undertake some light maintenance works along the existing berms on the North Bank.
Flood Defence Consent was granted.
A greater abundance of this habitat was introduced to benefit local wildlife as well as increase channel sinuosity, helping to promote scouring flows that will help clean the river bed. The project also involved the hinding of small willows on the Colne's North bank.
December 2023 Update
Community Connections CIC constructed more berms: packing brushwood bundles and planting. Contractors are expected late in 2024 to undertake works through the Rediscovering the River Colne project.
Project lead: Community Connection Projects CIC
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