Sustainable Bank Protection: willow spiling
Willow spiling and bank regrading on the River Don
Willow spiling and bank regrading on the River Don
Beidleston Farm, on the River Don, were concerned about the loss of land from the river progressively widening after flood events. A cost effective solution needed to be sought. Through the assistance of the River Dee Trust and SEPA a willow spiling and bank regrading project was put in place. Here we hear the story of the problem, solutions discussed, process and the outcome.
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