Wetlands
Where land and water meet, specialist expertise in managing projects is essential. With two different ecosystems and sets of conditions, balance is vital. This is where JPR’s specialists are happiest.
JPR has more than 20 years’ operating and managing wetland projects. Our teams are highly skilled in creating and enhancing the ecological value of a site, creating ecosystems that are versatile and providing habitats that play an integral role in water treatment and both flood management and prevention.
Pond & Lake Creation
Creating ponds and lakes requires careful consideration and planning to take into account natural features and water courses. Regulatory compliance must also be considered and JPR’s teams are experienced in supporting our clients in their liaisons with local planning authorities and complying with thorough environmental impact assessments throughout any activity.
Reedbed Creation & Management
Reedbeds are a powerful tool for the biological treatment of sewerage and industrial effluents. Establishing habitats in which reeds can thrive and dominate to deliver effective treatment requires careful planning and management. In order for the reedbeds to become established, water levels and other vegetation must be actively managed to ensure the reedbed establishes in a manner that will deliver project objectives.
Aquatic Planting
The plants incorporated into a wetland project are hugely influential in environmental stewardship and ecosystem establishment and preservation. With benefits including maintenance of water quality, the creation of habitats, species control and erosion control among many others, choosing the right plants is crucial in achieving the desired outcome.
JPR can help you choose and source the right species for your project.
Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
Managing surface water run off in a sustainable way helps to prevent or minimise the impact of rainwater on communities, low-lying ground and flood plains. SuDS works by replicating natural features that act as drainage pathways, effectively managing stormwater and sudden deluges. Additional benefits come from the dual abilities of having the capacity to take in large volumes of water, and then delaying the flow to lower areas, minimising flood risks. The pathways can also act as filters, removing pollutants and improving water quality when it enters natural watercourses.
Desilting
At JPR, we use advanced desilting techniques to keep water bodies healthy and resilient. Our owned Truxor machine allows us to efficiently remove silt, debris, and aquatic vegetation, improving water quality, and reducing flood risks. Clearer, oxygen-rich water supports aquatic life, curbs harmful algal blooms, and helps ecosystems thrive.
With JPR’s expertise and technology, rivers, lakes, and reservoirs remain vibrant, sustainable, and better equipped to face environmental challenges.
Truxor Works
The JPR team are experienced in the use of Truxor amphibious vehicles to carry out a variety of waterway works. With attachments to facilitate cutting or removing of vegetation, harvesting and dredging, these vehicles can be used on land and on water with minimum impact on the ecosystems present.
SSSI, SAC, BAP & RAMSAR Sites
The areas JPR operates in are often sensitive, and our teams are qualified to conduct operations in Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) and Ramsar sites. We can also implement a Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) as part of any project as required, formulating methodologies, method statements and risk assessments that take into account any existing sensitivities.
Case Studies
Some relevant projects we've worked on
Desilting at Arundel
JPR Environmental assisted the client with a major desilting project on this important wetland reserve in Arundel, West Sussex.
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Oaktree Farm
Having already completed 2 projects at Bodenham Lake, HWT appointed JPR as the contractor for works on their newly acquired site further along the River Lugg. HWT has worked to reduce pollution entering the river, improve soil health and create wildlife corridors that are vital for wildlife to disperse throughout the landscape
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Creation of wetland features
JPR were brought in to implement the creation of 3 hectares of new wetlands on fields previously used for agriculture.
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Lake View Park – Creation Of Open Water
JPR were engaged by Warwickshire Wildlife Trust to increase the biodiversity of this well-used country park.
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