Case Study

Dove Weir Removal, Dovedale

Dove Weir Removal, Dovedale

the River Restoration Centre Case Study Series This site was last visited by RRC staff on 3 rd August 2011 Tel/fax: 01234 752979 Email: rrc@therrc.co.uk http://www.therrc.co.uk Dove Weir Removal, Dovedale Techniques: Weir removal, Re-wilding techniques using large wood and trees Project location: Dovedale, near Thorpe and Ashbourne River: Dove County: Derbyshire Project start date: July 2010 Project end date: Aug 2010 Length: ~1km Cost: £2,000 (tree works only as weir removal through volunteers) U/S grid reference: SK140534 Site background The valley of Dovedale, a Site of Specific Scientific Interest (SSSI), popular with both tourists and anglers, lies at the south of the P

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