Watercourses

Woodhall Estate sits in the Beane Valley, a topgraphic landscape and natural catchment area for water. We are involved in actively managing our watercourses to maximise their ecological potential for wildlife and fauna, as well as to  safeguard against flooding. Work as simple as thinning the canopy cover above a stretch of river to increase light on the water can reap excellent rewards. We also manage a number of bridges, fords and islands.

River Beane

About 3 miles of the River Beane flows through the Estate. In partnership with Affinity Water, we carried out a major 3 year project to restore and revitalise the section of river within Woodhall Park, including the creation of a rare chalk stream channel, dredging the Broadwater Lake (formerly part of the River Beane) and extensively restoring the lake’s banks and historic weir structure. You can learn more about this project in River Restoration.

Wetlands

The Estate has a number of wetland areas including The Springs in Woodhall Park, reed beds, tributaries, ditches and wild ponds. These areas provide exceptional habitats and refuges for wildlife including fish, amphibians, invertebrates, birds and mammals. Read more about Nature Conservation at Woodhall Estate.

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