Projects

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Projects

We work with a range of partners, organisations and individuals to run and support different projects. Find out more about current projects below.

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Transcript required   Floodplain meadows are grasslands that provide much-needed space for flood water to spread out. Their benefits are numerous and in addition to…
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  Between 2015 and 2018, through support from the John Ellerman Foundation the FMP undertook the Floodplain Meadows Restoration Project. This project aimed to gain a greater…
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The Severn and Avon Vales in Gloucestershire and Worcestershire once comprised a biodiverse mosaic of floodplain meadows, marshes and small wetlands – but over 88% of those have…
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The FMP have been working with NatureScot and others to investigate the classification and extent of wet meadow plant communities in Scotland, in particular around the coasts.…
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We are interested in assessing the historical extent of floodplain meadows and have worked with a range of individuals over the years who are researching their local meadows in…
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Scaling up restoration for delivery of nature based solutions  13th, 14th and 15th October 2021 Video recordings from the conference can be accessed using the links below.…
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Got an idea? Please do get in touch! Email us at floodplain-meadows-project@open.ac.uk We have worked on a number of arts led activities over the last few years including an art…
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Since 2023 we have been developing relationships and knowledge relating to floodplain meadows in Wales. We are working to explore the historic and current extent of floodplain…
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Ers 2023 rydym wedi bod yn datblygu perthnasoedd a gwybodaeth yn ymwneud â dolydd gorlifdir yng Nghymru. Rydym yn gweithio i archwilio ehangder hanesyddol a phresennol dolydd…