Gain has completed a six month piece of work on behalf of Cornwall Council, developing a large-scale nature recovery programme for the River Fal, Estuary, and marine area in Cornwall, covering over 18,000 hectares. Gain supported the co-design of a 20 year work programme, facilitating a committed group of landowners and stakeholders to develop the following broad outcomes,
· Large-scale recovery of habitats and species, including temperate rainforest restoration and landscape-scale interventions for a range of target species
· A significant improvement in water quality and flow management through sustainable land practices.
· Restoration of fish populations and a new fishery to control invasive Pacific Oysters.
· Support for thriving Native Oyster, Seagrass and Maerl beds in the marine environment.
· Climate-resilient farming practices and carbon-sequestering landscapes.
· Sustainable farm businesses through regenerative practices and a thriving local food economy.
· Collaboration among farmers to share knowledge and best practices.
· Enhanced access on land and water.
· Increased community engagement , skills development and training.
The programme working group includes key landowners such as the National Trust (Trelissick Gardens), Tregothnan Estate, Trewithen Estate, Imerys, and the Duchy of Cornwall, along with other stakeholders including the Friends of the Fal, Cornwall Wildlife Trust, The University of Exeter, the West Country Rivers Trust, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the Forestry Commission and the Cornwall National Landscape.
