Gain has completed a six month piece of work on behalf of Cornwall Council, developing a large-scale nature recovery programme for the River Fal, Estuary, and marine area in Cornwall, facilitating landowners and stakeholders to develop the following broad outcomes,
· Large-scale recovery of habitats and species, including temperate rainforest restoration and interventions for target species
· A significant improvement in water quality and flows through sustainable land practices.
· Restoration of fish populations and control of invasive Pacific Oysters.
· Support for thriving Native Oyster, Seagrass and Maerl beds in the marine environment.
· Climate-resilient farming practices and carbon-sequestering landscapes.
· Sustainable farm businesses through regenerative practices and a thriving local food economy.
· Collaboration among farmers to share knowledge and best practice.
· Enhanced access on land and water.
· Increased community engagement , skills development and training.
The programme working group includes key landowners such as the National Trust, Tregothnan Estate, Trewithen Estate, Imerys, and the Duchy of Cornwall, along with other stakeholders - the Friends of the Fal, Cornwall Wildlife Trust, The University of Exeter, the West Country Rivers Trust, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the Forestry Commission and the Cornwall National Landscape.
