Willow spiling and bank regrading on the River Don
Beidleston Farm, on the River Don, were concerned about the loss of land from the river progressively widening after flood events. A cost effective solution needed to be sought. Through the assistance of the River Dee Trust and SEPA a willow spiling and bank regrading project was put in place. Here we hear the story of the problem, solutions discussed, process and the outcome.
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