ReMeMaRe Postcards from our coast 25-26 - Flipbook - Page 8
Case Study - Upper Severn Estuary Saltmarsh
Project Summary
This project will restore approximately 150 ha of nature-rich saltmarsh at the Awre
Peninsula in the Severn Estuary, helping to reverse the significant loss of saltmarsh
habitat caused by historic land-use changes and coastal squeeze. The restoration will
support specialist salt-tolerant species, increase biodiversity, enhance carbon capture,
and create a healthy, functioning habitat within the wider estuarine ecosystem, while
also providing opportunities to research its environmental, economic, and community
benefits.
Outcomes
Pre-app planning surveys:
ground investigations,
archaeology & ecology
Contributions to technical
saltmarsh management and
design report
Contributions to biodiversity
report
Contributions to UK carbon
code
Scientific papers being
developed
Creating connectivity and
resilience in surrounding
farmed landscape
Community engagement
Outputs
1.8 km of fencing installed
5000 trees planted
13 community engagement
events
Long-term research vision
produced
Extensive survey work
undertaken
Ground investigation works - borehole rig
Borehole ready for inspection
Pollinator survey in July 2025
Bat detector - Phase 2
ecological assessment
Community engagement in April
2025
Financials
£450,000 WEIF
£350,000 FCRM
£13.3m Aviva donation
Lead EA Contact
Karen Andrews
Partners
WWT, the wetland charity
All photos: credit to staff at WWT, the wetland charity
