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Invasive species week: topmouth gudgeon and how we tackle them

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All invasive non-native species have the capacity to disrupt the natural balance enjoyed by the UK native biodiversity. These species can reproduce faster, tolerate a wider spectrum of habitats, predate more voraciously and can carry parasites and diseases that could …

Working together to restore rivers to their natural glory

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The River Lyvennet in the Eden catchment now fully restored to it's former glory

Not many people realise that for years, rivers have been altered by man for a variety of reasons such as land drainage, preventing erosion and providing water supplies.  Now, in Cumbria, three rivers in the Derwent, Eden and Kent catchments, have been …