Conservation work on the Moor

Projects Completed

The moor is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and part of the River Wensum Special Area of Conservation (SAC). This has been restored for the benefit of unusual flora.

Fenland Restoration August 2006

Work in progress

As part of Natural England’s Million Ponds Project, we have been awarded funding to regenerate the reed bed and wetland area. This work will start in January 2009.

Wader Scrape in Wetland Area

Future Projects

Wing tagging and satellite tracking of marsh harrier chicks breeding
within the Wensum Valley (subject to funding).
If you feel that you would like to help with the funding of these projects, please contact Nigel Middleton.
Email: click here

As part of the Farmland Bird of Prey project we will be available to give farmers and landowners advice on habitat for birds of prey and the benefits of encouraging birds of prey on their land.