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River Derwent Grass Snakes | |
| In the Durham area grass snakes are almost exclusively known from the river Derwent, but even here are rather scarce.
A new project funded by SITA's Enriching Nature fund and Northumbrian Water Ltd aims to consolidate the River Derwent population by improving habitat along the river corridor. Over two years new wetland scrapes will provide amphibian food for grass snake, and new log pile hibernacula will provide places to overwinter. Partners include Gateshead and Derwentside Councils and the Forestry Commission who, as well as creating overwintering and feeding habitat for grass snake, will also manage riverside land to provide more compost piles - crucial for egg laying success. More information from info@durhambiodiversity.org.uk |
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