Rivers and Wetlands
Rivers, wetlands and ponds
ELMS Ltd can consult and implement projects for the restoration, enhancement and creation of river, wetland and pond habitats.
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Using in house ecologists and experience in conservation, civil engineering and environmental sectors we can offer a solution that fits your requirements. Ranging from ecological mitigation, catchment wide flood alleviation, habitat enhancement and sustainable erosion control measures.
Natural engineering
We can provide consultancy and contracting services for soft engineering solutions to hard engineering requirements.
Our services include:​
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Bank and slope stability
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Erosion and scour protection
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Construction of green walls
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Soft engineered FLEXmse retaining walls
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Fish passage design and construction
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Weir removal and adaptation​
Natural Flood Management (NFM)
Natural flood management uses soft engineering techniques to slow water passage through catchment areas to reduce flooding in other areas. The correct use of natural flood techniques can not only reduce flooding throughout catchments but can also increase healthy water quality and habitat for wildlife.
Our services include:
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Pond creation
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Leaky dam design, advice and installation
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Bunding works including earth and clay core
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Wetland scrapes and ponds
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Swales
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Ditch reprofiling
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Riparian planting
River and wetland consultancy​
ELMS Ltd are qualified to engage with clients on river and wetland projects from the very start, with qualified surveyors and consultants who can undertake design, planning and project delivery for river restoration, wetland and flood management projects including naturalising of river channels and design and implementation of habitat enhancement works for flood management.​
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Our services include:
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​River restoration surveys and design planning
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Flood risk surveys
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Topographical and land surveys
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Land use surveys
Get in touch
Do you have a project that could require ELMS Ltd's commitment to nature's recovery?