Hundreds of new trees planted to boost local wildlife

Hundreds of trees have been planted at our sites over the past few months to help protect woodlands and enhance natural habitats.

Hundreds of new trees planted to boost local wildlife

Hundreds of trees have been planted at our sites over the past few months to help protect woodlands and enhance natural habitats.

Our volunteers helped plant more than 900 trees over the autumn and winter tree planting season, in partnership with environmental habitat management service Green Mantle. 

A mixture of native deciduous trees, including English Oak, Silver Birch, Willow and Blackthorn, were planted around Chew Valley, Blagdon and Cheddar reservoirs – all designated as sites of special scientific interest (SSSI).

They host an array of different woodlands which house countless species. The new trees will help increase biodiversity and fill in the gaps where diseased ash trees had to be felled, as well as protecting areas from footfall by creating natural walking corridors.

Trees also play an essential role in the provision of fresh water by stabilising banks, preventing erosion and reducing sedimentation – ensuring we continue to provide quality drinking water to residents.

Kirsty Dunford, our Conservation, Access and Recreations Manager, said:

“I’d like to thank everyone who helped us plant these trees. They will make a big difference to the environments at our sites, helping us to conserve and enhance them for wildlife and local residents to enjoy.

“This season’s planting will also help us meet our goal to reach net zero by 2030, which includes planting 300,000 trees across the wider South West region.”

ornament

Related content

Lowest leakage in the country

Lowest leakage in the country

A report released this week by the Consumer Council for Water has named us the industry’s best performer in leakage. Mel Karam, Chief Executive Officer at Bristol Water, said: “We’ve been recognised as the top performer in leakage, after setting ourselves ambitious targets and working hard to achieve them. “Our customers and stakeholders can trust…

Read More

On the loo and off the record: Campaign reveals water wasting secrets

On the loo and off the record: Campaign reveals water wasting secrets

From running the tap to hide “toilet noises”, to filling the bath to cool drinks – are you guilty of flushing the precious resource down the drain? Don’t panic – but we know your dirty little secret! Or at least, we know that quite a few of you have the same ones, and they’re all…

Read More

Tackling droughts and reinventing the wholesale market: Bristol Water partnership awarded £620,000 in innovation funding

Tackling droughts and reinventing the wholesale market: Bristol Water partnership awarded £620,000 in innovation funding

Bristol Water, Castle Water, Binnies, RWE, and The University West of England have been awarded £620,000 by Ofwat's Water Breakthrough Challenge.

Read More