Tears and celebrations as river 'wiggle' restored
The meander in the River Kemp has been restored in a project led by Severn Rivers Trust.
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Notable Quotes
"We’re expecting an explosion in wildlife"
— Sophie Bloor , Activist
"Seeing the new meander on the farmland is a big moment"
— Rob Evans , Other
"Nature restores and reestablishes itself very quickly"
— Rachel Glover , Activist
Key People
Lucy Evans is involved in the Walcot Farm Partnership focusing on sustainable farming practices.
Rachel Glover is a member of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape Team, working on conservation efforts.
Rob Evans is a local arable, beef, and poultry farmer actively participating in environmental projects.
Sophie Bloor is a representative from Severn Rivers Trust involved in river restoration projects.
Will Evans is part of the Walcot Farm Partnership working on environmental initiatives with his family.
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The meander in the River Kemp has been restored in a project led by Severn Rivers Trust.
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