This time last year, there was a drive at producing a Nature Recovery Strategy for Devon.
We now have a Devon Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) which “gives an overview of Devon’s wildlife and sets out priorities and actions to help nature recover. It’s a tool to help us all do our bit to create a wildlife-rich Devon, today and for generations to come.”
That LNRS is out for public consultation until the 5th November 2025 – and they’d welcome our feedback – which can be done by exploring their website and completing the consultation questionnaire.
In the meantime, there is excellent news for the River Sid, in that it is specifically referred to in the draft LNRS as one of seven rivers in Devon which are being targeted for restoration to ‘good ecological status’.
Looking at the pages under Watercourse corridors | Devon Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) | Devon County Council, the River Sid is directly mentioned under the “Where to focus action” section.
The methodology used to choose these rivers and the actions needed are here. The actions are summarised here.
As it says:
The River Sid is a notable river, given its coastal location which allows its active geomorphological processes to support the river at entirely good and moderate ecological condition. There remain significant barriers to fish migration in its lower lengths, and salmon are present although this is not a priority salmon river. Its small scale may also support achievable restoration and protection.
Sounds very good news indeed!
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