Wetlands

Cheviot Trees grows an extensive range of trees and plants, many ideal for planting both in and around wetland areas and reedbeds. Careful choice of species will allow successful establishment of attractive woodland habitat even in the wettest of areas.

Water tolerant broadleaves such as Birches, Alders, and Willows can thrive in waterlogged sites. Wetland shrubs such as Dogwoods and coloured Willows can add attractive colour to otherwise bland locations.

Planting of river margins and bankings along with exclusion of livestock grazing, can create shaded habitat for fish, and provide bank habitat attractive to otters and water voles.

Planting of wetlands and reedbeds can develop and maintain wildlife habitats and enhance natural biodiversity in situations that might otherwise become unmanageable monocultures. They can also absorb water and allow other species to survive where they were previously unable to do so. Planting of wetlands and reedbeds can reduce run off and minimise subsequent surface water erosion.

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