Environment Agency: Southmere Lake in Thamesmead, South London.
Environment Agency: Once the new plants are established some of the fencing will be removed.
Environment Agency: Before work could begin, a team of volunteers from Southmere Angling Club cleaned up the lake by removing old netting from the site and clearing rubbish from the site.
Environment Agency: The project was a collaboration between the Environment Agency, Trust Thamesmead, Southmere Angling Club, and Gallions Housing Association.
Environment Agency: Reed beds and planted coir rolls were used to enhance the habitat
Environment Agency: The newly installed protection should remove the need for ongoing maintenance at the site
Environment Agency: Environment Agency staff is Southmere Lake
Environment Agency: 200 square metres of mixed marginal vegetation were planted along the edges of Southmere Lake, providing a multifunctional biological boost
Environment Agency: Our fisheries team worked with volunteers from Southmere Angling Club
Environment Agency: Southmere Lake in Thamesmead