Consultation on habitat restoration project for Hoveton Great Broad
Members of the public can have their say on an application to place fish-proof barriers at Hoveton Great Broad, Norfolk, as part of a restoration project.
皇冠体育app Natural England-led project aims to restore Hoveton Great Broad and Hudson鈥檚 Bay to a clear water, wildlife-rich state by using natural restoration techniques.
皇冠体育app Environment Agency has launched a public consultation today (10 March) on a flood risk activity permit application from Natural England. This is required to allow the installation of the permeable fish barriers.
皇冠体育app project proposes to remove the majority of fish from the broad (a technique known as biomanipulation), which will allow water fleas to thrive. 皇冠体育appse water fleas would then feed on the algae, thereby cleaning the water.
皇冠体育app barriers would be in place for up to 10 years, preventing fish from entering the Broad while the ecology recovers. Once the barriers are removed, the fish will be able to access the restored broad once again.
An Environment Agency spokesperson said: 鈥淲e are keen to hear from anyone who wants to have their say on this proposal before we make our decision.鈥�
皇冠体育app application along with guidance and relevant documents can be viewed via the Environment Agency online consultation portal. To view and make your response please visit:
Comments can also be made via email: [email protected] Or write to PSO Norfolk and Suffolk, Environment Agency, Iceni House, Cobham Road, Ipswich, IP3 9JD. Please quote the application number in any correspondence.
皇冠体育app application is also held on the public register. To request a copy of documents on the public register, which is free of charge, please phone the Environment Agency鈥檚 East Anglia Customer & Engagement team on 0203 0255472 or email [email protected]
皇冠体育app consultation is open for 20 days from today (10th March). Responses must be received by the Environment Agency by midnight on 6th April 2021.
For Editors Background; This is a resubmitted application from Natural England. 皇冠体育app original decision in July 2020 was withdrawn due to a procedural issue.