The Derwent Living Forest Project
June 2023
During The Great Big Green Week George Jones from Derbyshire Wildlife Trust spoke to us about the positive work that is happening in the Derwent Valley catchment area.
The Derwent Living Forest Project is connecting the National Forest in the south of Derbyshire with forests being created in the north of England with the aim of reducing flooding in the Derwent catchment area, improving habitats for wildlife and reconnecting landscapes across the midlands.
During this 30 year project Derbyshire Wildlife Trust are working with landowners to help them assess their land for flooding, encouraging them to plant more trees and hedges and make other changes to increase wildlife habitats to aid natures recovery.
George said that the landowners that they have worked with so far have been very enthusiastic and willing to plant more hedges and trees and make the other changes they have suggested.
Ideas we can do at home to help #slowtheflow of rain to our rivers include reducing hard surfaces, build a pond, plant hedges and trees, build raised beds. For more information and ideas check out their 15 brilliant ideas to stop flooding leaflet.
If you would like to get involved DWT have many varied volunteering opportunities You can contact their team on 01773 881188 or at volunteering@derbyshirewt.co.uk.
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