FISHERY MANAGEMENT

INTRO:

We are environmental contractors providing consultancy and services in the assessment and monitoring of the biology and ecology of freshwaters and fisheries in the UK. we specialise in the improvement or construction of habitat features and landscapes that contribute towards the restoration and maintenance of all freshwaters and their surrounding habitats.

CONSULTANCY:

Contracts begin with an initial site visit and in some cases further investigations, followed by a written report that include assessment of current status and recommendations for improvement of the site. The extent of data collected is site specific and tailored to your needs:

Flora and fauna identification, surveys, and long term management plans
Invertebrate identification and population monitoring
Fish stock assessments: population dynamics, population structure, ageing, condition factor
Stock management: Safe stocking and removal plans, both short and long term taking into consideration all environmental factors.
Water quality testing and monitoring
Disease identification and recommendations for eradication or long term management
Biosecurity assessment and future management recommendations

Construction to enhance the freshwater habitat and its biodiversity:

Floating reed beds
Juvenile fish refuges
Cormorant proof refuges
Spawning refuges
Invertebrate refuges
Coir rolls/mats
Native planting schemes
Nature reserve enclosures
Rockeries, waterfalls, ponds

Flow and erosion control:

Hazel flow deflectors
Green oak revetments
Sheet piling
Woven hazel revetments
Gabion stone cages
Gabion stone rock rolls
Reclaiming of lost banks

Maintenance contracts:

Involve annual seasonal tasks for the upkeep of a healthy fishery

Weed cutting
Algae control
Bank clearance
Tree cutting
Dredging and silt removals

Invasive species control:

Involves the removal and treatment of invasive non-native macrophyte species, that grow in shallow water and the surrounding habitat.

Parrots feather
Mares tail
Blanket weed
Non-native lilies
Encroaching reed swamps e.g. bulrush
Japanese knotweed
Balsam
Floating pennywort

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