A scoping study was undertaken to assess potential locations for the installation of approximately 20 large wood structures along a reach of the River Calder in Speyside, Scottish Highlands.
The work aimed to enhance dynamic geomorphic processes and form and to increase physical channel diversity, improving ecological condition as a result (e.g., available salmonid habitat). CBEC conducted a geomorphic walkover survey of a 2.5 km reach, identifying 30 potential locations for large wood placement. A series of maps and tables was produced, with each potential site given high, medium, or low priority. Recommendations were submitted within a final report alongside photographs of the locations and technical illustrations to guide construction, which was undertaken in summer 2020, with CBEC supervising the build.
A video explaining the work undertaken at the site and showing the site post-restoration can be accessed here.
