Wetlands

Monday, August 4, 2025 crewkerne housing development somerset wadham affordable planning environment infrastructure wetlands

Plans for up to 67 new homes on the Goldwell Farm site, located opposite Wadham School in Crewkerne, Somerset, could move forward pending approval of revised proposals. Originally granted outline planning permission in June … Read More

Thursday, July 10, 2025 beaver rewilding wildlife healsomerset ecology biodiversity conservation habitat river wetlands

A charming new video marks a historic moment in Heal Somerset’s rewilding efforts—the first confirmed birth of a baby beaver, or kit, onsite. Captured on trail cameras earlier this week, this footage offers the first concrete … Read More

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 somerset wetlands project riverways innovation biodiversity ecosystems conservation water quality environmental_goals

A £5 million wetlands project in Somerset is set to revolutionize the local riverways, providing a natural solution to filtrate farm fertilizers through innovative planting methods. Wessex Water, in collaboration with Natural … Read More

Sunday, March 30, 2025 drone development infrastructure somerset homes scheme construction sewage wetlands progress

A glimpse of progress has been captured by drone footage showcasing a £2m upgrade scheme underway in Taunton, Somerset. This ambitious project seeks to pave the way for 1,628 new homes, along with commercial spaces and a … Read More

Thursday, October 17, 2024 devon wetlands chard somerset phosphates housing crisis development mitigation council

The creation of new wetlands in a Devon coastal town will not allow new homes to be unlocked in Chard, Somerset Council has confirmed. Around 12,000 new homes in Somerset are being held up by the ongoing phosphates crisis, … Read More