Wanstead Park’s floating reedbed cleans water and supports wildlife

A floating reedbed installed earlier this year in Wanstead Park has grown into a thriving ecosystem.

“The 160-square-metre floating reedbed in Heronry Pond was funded by Britvic and installed by Thames21 in February. It is now a vibrant habitat for insects, such as dragonflies and damselflies. Underwater, the roots provide shelter for small fish and aquatic invertebrates, with snails and other molluscs doing an amazing job as a natural barrier, filtering the water,” said a City of London Corporation spokesperson.

Author: Editor