LIFE Dee River Restoration Framework Agreement

Description

Restoration of natural features on river Dee to include creation of riverside corridors with stock fencing, and in-river works including weir removals, gravel and boulder placement and brash revetment works. Lot 1: The purpose of the requirement is to deliver conservation actions on behalf of LIFE Dee River project within Dee River and Llyn Tegid SAC. LIFE Dee River is a GBP 6 800 000 project under the EU LIFE program and focuses on the restoration of freshwater features in River Dee and Bala Lake/Afon Dyfrdwy a Llyn Tegid SAC. The scope of the restoration works under this framework includes: Introduction of gravels, boulders and large woody debris into the water courses to create habitats and restore natural features Creating riverside corridors with fencing along the Dee and its tributaries thereby reducing the impacts of livestock and pollutants entering the watercourses Planting of trees to improve riparian zone habitat, stabilise banks and reduce erosion Partial weir removal and reprofiling Minor works including small culvert works and construction of footbridges On farm works to reduce nutrients and sediments entering watercourses.