Wilderness Lake KEY DETAILS PROJECT NAME : Wilderness Lake CLIENT : Environment Agency Wales LOCATION : Porthcawl, South Wales PROJECT CATEGORY : Lakes, ponds and shorelines The Wilderness Lake is an important coarse fishery and recreational resource on the edge of Porthcawl in South Wales. It also functions as a flood storage area for the surrounding urban areas. Over time the lake had become heavily silted, reducing the ecological and fishery value of the lake. Additionally, 350m of bank was severely eroded, lacking any marginal vegetation and a hazard to all those people using the lake. Salix were asked to review possible strategies for restoration. Two key objectives were identified in order to enhance the visual landscape and quality of

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