Foreshore Fencing

Demonstration Projects

Between March and July 2024 WADER installed chestnut pilings (a heavy and durable form of fencing) around an area of foreshore on the Northumberland Coast to protect the dunes, reduce wave impact and facilitate sand accretion to enable more dune vegetation species to establish. There may also be a side benefit of providing a bird refuge. These will stay in place for several months, and change monitored regularly.

Gallery

Please take a look at, and enjoy, the latest images of our Foreshore Fencing project.

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Other Projects

Please take a look at our other projects, below, in the Demonstration Projects activity.

Solar Powered Water Troughs

One of the main concerns farmers raise about planting along watercourses is that livestock often depend on rivers for drinking water. To overcome this, WADER is trialling the use of solar-powered water troughs. Find out more about this project.

Plastic Free Tree Support

WADER is trialling an innovative solution in the Tweed catchment - Trico, a new spray made from emulsified sheep’s fat, which, when applied to saplings discourages animals from browsing due to its unappealing smell and taste. Find out more about this project.

Demonstration Projects