Wildlife in the River Blythe in Brueton Park are set to benefit in the coming weeks thanks to a new restoration project that will provide new habitats for insects and plants, and spawning grounds for fish.
Taking place from Monday 8 September until Tuesday 30 September, the new works will see the removal of an obstructive ‘rock ramp’, as well as the small weir downstream of the Warwick Road bridge, and the creation of a new sequence of pools, riffles and point bars. This will allow a natural throughflow of water, encourage natural river processes to reoccur and result in the new habitats that will protect wildlife and biodiversity in the area.
The works have been designed and will be managed by Warwickshire Wildlife and carried out by Five Rivers Environmental, in association with Solihull Council and the Environmental Agency.
For more information, please see the interpretation boards at Parkridge Visitor Centre and the North Car Park.