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Riverbank Regeneration Project

March 14, 2024

Visitors to Riverside Holiday Village near Weston-super-Mare will notice some changes to the riverbank this Spring

Visitors who are familiar with our Green Goals for 2024 will be aware of our organisation's ongoing commitment to looking after our parks' green areas in a sympathetic and appropriate way in order to support the increase in biodiversity.


Perhaps the two biggest challenges that we have set ourselves this season are to implement a meadow management regime of the grassland area at the rear of the park and to re-establish the hedgerow at the rear of the park. However, we are proud to announce that we have taken this challenge one step further by committing to a new 'Riverbank Regeneration Project'!


10,000 bird friendly mixed native hedging plants and 40 Alder and Willow trees are on their way to our Somerset holiday park and campsite, where they will be positioned and planted along the riverbank.


The carefully chosen premium mixture of bird friendly native species (including flowers, catkins, nuts and berries) will grow into a dense hedgerow; joining up disconnected habitats and encouraging birds, insects and many other forms of wildlife.


Alder and Willow trees thrive in wetter soil conditions and their large roots will stabilise the riverbank, reducing the threat of flooding. The trees will provide a source of food and shelter for birds, bats and invertebrates - and any tree debris (like leaves and branches) that find their way into the river will provide shade and shelter for spawning fish.


The leaves of both trees are a known food plant for the caterpillars of several species of moths and also provide an early source of nectar and pollen for bees. The seeds dropped by the Alder are an important food source for many bird species and the branches of the Willow will make good resting and roosting sites.


Our Riverbank Regeneration Project will also provide the ideal opportunity for us to further support native biodiversity by introducing wildlife refuges like bird and bat boxes for native species. And, of course, it will give our visitors a place to enjoy being surrounded by nature!


We have big plans for 2024! And we look forward to updating you of our progress.


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We are proud to share that Riverside Holiday Village has achieved the Environmental and Sustainability Award at the prestigious Somerset Business Awards 2025. This award recognises companies or individuals who can demonstrate a positive and long-term impact on the environment within their businesses. With evidence to show how they have improved environmental performance, implemented the efficient use of resources or supported sustainable development or environmentally-friendly schemes. We were also shortlisted for the Medium Business of the Year Award . Speaking about the awards, David Crew, Somerset Chamber Managing Director, said; 'Every year the awards recognise and honour the achievements of our vibrant business community. The economic situation may be challenging, but Somerset’s business community had again shown resilience and excellence across all sectors.'. Commenting after the awards dinner, which was held at The Winter Gardens Pavillion in Weston-super-Mare, David Tattersall, Group Manager at West Country Parks, commented; 'We are delighted to have achieved this award. As a business, we have become increasingly aware of our environmental responsibilities; from reducing waste and energy use, to increasing biodiversity and supporting eco-friendly initiatives, we have really embraced this element of our business over the last few years and it's fantastic to have had all of our hard work recognised.' We would like to thank our visitors, supporters and all of our fantastic team for your support.
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