I don't get your idea of using willows. The "salix" species in Australia are a nationally declared top 30 weed. They impede stream flow and destroy the habitat values of our streams. Haven't you got a better species there in the UK for stream restoration ?
Willows (Salix species) are very important river and wetland trees here. They hold the banks together, provide cover for wildlife and a lot of insect species live on willows. Those insects provide food for birds, bats and fish.
"They impede stream flow" Maybe my English is not good enough, but what is the difference between what is said here: 2:03, i.e. "flow deflectors" and your characterization of what willows do?
It’s a very interesting question. Willows have become so invasive in Australia. They are thirsty, their roots alter river courses, and they drop a lot of leaves that’s have altered river ecology and water quality, They do not belong here…mind you neither do trout! I guess the UK weather is less conducive to them spreading and the UK river management practices are much more curated and manicured in order to favour trout habitat and are able to keep them under control? Pure guess of course but I’ve seen rivers in Victoria where you cannot get bank side for miles due to willows. Horrible things.
I’ve watched a lot of videos on this subject. The practical details and clarity of this one make it outstanding. Thank you.
amazing project and very intersting with all the detailed information!
Great work 😊
Fanzines! I used too make and restore river banks in kernow with these!😅
A pleasure to watch true master craftsmen at work - thanks for sharing…
knows his rivers impressive - i know zero about rivers like wildlife - learnt something tickety tick
I think I saw some white claw crayfish in affpuddle today
It’s amazing what you can do to a river in a short time.
I don't get your idea of using willows. The "salix" species in Australia are a nationally declared top 30 weed. They impede stream flow and destroy the habitat values of our streams. Haven't you got a better species there in the UK for stream restoration ?
Willows (Salix species) are very important river and wetland trees here. They hold the banks together, provide cover for wildlife and a lot of insect species live on willows. Those insects provide food for birds, bats and fish.
"They impede stream flow"
Maybe my English is not good enough, but what is the difference between what is said here: 2:03, i.e. "flow deflectors" and your characterization of what willows do?
It’s a very interesting question. Willows have become so invasive in Australia. They are thirsty, their roots alter river courses, and they drop a lot of leaves that’s have altered river ecology and water quality, They do not belong here…mind you neither do trout! I guess the UK weather is less conducive to them spreading and the UK river management practices are much more curated and manicured in order to favour trout habitat and are able to keep them under control? Pure guess of course but I’ve seen rivers in Victoria where you cannot get bank side for miles due to willows. Horrible things.
So Willows are not native to Australia then. Makes sense that they cause problems.
Fantastik