Hatchford Brook restoration, Elmdon Park
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Hatchford Brook restoration, Elmdon Park
Image: © A J Paxton Taken: 31 Aug 2024
The Hatchford Brook flows northwards through Elmdon Park and a green corridor between the suburbs towards Coventry Road, Birmingham Airport and, eventually, the River Cole. An information board explains how it the brook has been 're-naturalised'. The straight, steep-sided concrete channel (see Image] for a nearby example) has been replaced by a more meandering course with shallower sides, backwater channels, pools and riffles (shallower areas with pebbles), all of which should provide a better environment for fish and invertebrates. This work was part-funded by the EU European Regional Development Fund. The flowers seen here are purple loosestrife.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.444452
Longitude
-1.76918