Welcome to the Living River website - find out about the local heritage of the River Avon, where you can visit it, what's going on in the catchment to improve the river for wildlife and how you can get involved.
Find out more about the project
Pupils from Chafyn Grove School were working to decrease erosion on the banks of the river around Salisbury, and reintroduce wildlife habitats in the areas where they have been lost.
Teacher Neil Averill said “It’s important for the children to see that the river is not just there to enjoy, but realise it’s a living […]
SPA is short for Special Protection Area. These areas have been identified as being of national and international importance for the breeding, feeding, wintering or the migration of rare and vulnerable species of birds found within European Union countries. They provide enhanced protection of the site, because all of the SPA’s are also SSSI’s (Site […]
SAC stands for Special Area of Conservation. These are areas that have been given special protection by the European Union. They help provide increased protection to lots of different wild animals, plants and habitats. These are a vital part of helping to conserve biodiversity all over the world. Much of the river Avon is designated […]
SSSI stands for Site of Special Scientific Interest. These are the country’s very best wildlife sites, often stand out as last remaining areas of natural habitat in our modern countryside. They include some of our most spectacular and beautiful habitats-such as the river Avon.
If you use the central car park and have noticed the work in the river there as you are walking to work or to the shops and wondered what is going on - wonder no more as this video clip gives a really good introduction to the work.
The Living River project is working with BTCV […]
Our tips for how you can personally help conserve the river.
Upcoming events and activities.
