Wetland Design & Construction At The National Perry Pear Collection – Harpury
Wetland Design & Construction At The National Perry Pear Collection – Harpury
2 PagesCase Study: Wetland Design & Construction At The National Perry Pear Collection – Harpury Client: Hartpury Historical Trust Task: JPR was able to create an extensive wetland on agricultural fields and, in the process, the Hartpury Historical Trust were able to quadruple the wetland area on the land from one to four hectares. This was part of the development of the site into the National Collection of Perry Pears. Ditch channel 3 years after construction The design called for the new wetland to join the existing area and draw water from a number of springs across the site and is designed to flood to varying depths. The area includes islands, channels, scrapes and ponds and a marsh at the lowest point. Yellow flag iris Ditch excavationToad Hard rush JPR acted as construction managers for t
