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What Are The Challenges?
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The challenges the Wey Valley Project is hoping to address can be broadly summarised as follows:-
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Co-ordinating the management of the floodplain
In water management terms the valley functions as a single hydrological unit, although with so many and sometimes competing interests in the water environment, achieving a co-ordinated and balanced approach to the management of water resources is a continual challenge. |
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Addressing habitat and species loss
Development in the Wey valley (as with many other areas) has broken a once wide expanse into smaller, fragmented areas making it difficult for certain species to survive. Maintaining existing habitats and re-establishing habitat corridors... |
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Changes in land management practices
Much of the farmed floodplain is still managed on a fairly extensive meadow and pasture basis. This system has been one of the few constants in the recent history of the valley and its continuation is one of the essential elements in maintaining this valuable landscape. |
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Protecting and restoring the natural function of the floodplain
Greater areas of naturally-operating floodplain can provide huge benefits for wildlife as well as helping to ease the pressure on urban flood defences. |
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Controlling diffuse pollution
There are potentially many sources of small-scale pollution running off land, built-up areas and through the soil, mainly in the form of sediments, nutrients and chemicals. All these can eventually find their way into the river. |
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