Pevensey Levels Wetland Restoration Project update

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, 27 December 2024
Pevensey Levels Wetland Restoration Project update
Pevensey Levels project © Kai Hilton

Charlotte Pestell

Nature Recovery Officer - Nature Reserves

We're thrilled to share exciting news about the progress of the Pevensey Levels Wetland Restoration Project.

Pevensey project work in progress © Kai Hilton

The groundworks are now complete, and the results are incredible:

- 3km of winding, wiggly ditches dug
- 30 tennis courts' worth of new wetland habitat created
- 15 football pitches' worth of re-flooded wetland restored

And nature is already responding in spectacular fashion! Flocks of Lapwings have been spotted enjoying the new pools and scrapes, alongside ducks, geese, and even majestic Marsh Harriers soaring above.

Marsh Harrier © Barry Cook

This project is a significant step toward revitalizing this vital marshland, supporting biodiversity, and providing critical habitats for declining wetland species. It's also a win for climate resilience, improving flood defences and storing carbon naturally.

A huge thank you to the farmers, landowners, and local stakeholders who have collaborated with us to make this possible. Together, we’re ensuring a brighter future for wildlife and the environment on the Pevensey Levels.

Keep an eye out for updates as the habitat continues to flourish!

More about how the project began a few months ago here 

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Comments

  • Sally Rowe:

    Great work guys!

    03 Jan 2025 12:34:00

  • Sussex Wildlife Trust:

    Thank you!

  • Mark Wildman:

    Great work. Can you point to a map that shows where this work is taking place?

    05 Jan 2025 16:06:00

  • Bev Ward:

    Where is it?

    09 Nov 2025 12:48:00

  • Sussex Wildlife Trust:

    On the Pevensey Marshes, see here https://sussexwildlifetrust.or...

  • Bev Ward:

    Where is it?

    10 Nov 2025 09:21:00

  • Sussex Wildlife Trust:

    The link tells you where it is - but it's not possible to visit. It's not an open site https://sussexwildlifetrust.or...

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