A Natural Resources Wales (NRW) project on the Western Cleddau river in Pembrokeshire is utilizing tree planting to combat nutrient pollution and enhance water quality. Approximately 6,500 trees have been planted along the riverbanks near its confluence with the Eastern Cleddau to absorb excess nutrients from agricultural runoff. These tree corridors, averaging 14 meters in width, serve as buffer strips between farmland and the river and have been established on non-productive land with the landowner’s support. In addition to improving the river’s health, the new trees will connect with existing…
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