Our project is based around the newly discovered Brown Trout.

Essex & Suffolk Water and the Roding Farm Cluster have an opportunity to work in partnership with the Environment Agency and local organisations to improve 7.2 km of Bluespaces along the River Roding. The River Roding is London's third longest river, but largely flows through an agricultural area of East Essex before reaching the city. Trout spawning Grounds have been discovered at the northern extent of the Roding whilst adult fish have been located at the southern end of the project. 

Areas of the River Roding through this stretch are neglected, with the river very overgrown and silted, reducing the availability of trout habitat, and footpaths are also overgrown with views of the river impeded. This group of landowners aims to take a landscape approach to bring greater benefits to wildlife, water and soil across the River Roding catchment and wider West Essex area. . This project will be delivered by 8 local landowners who are farm cluster members, alongside local woodcarvers and tree surgeons to bring benefits to water, wildlife, and the local economy. The project seeks to improve bluespaces through improving habitats for Brown Trout, and encouraging access to the river to create a more enjoyable space for visitors.