Darent Action Plan

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Catchment wide actions

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To have communities that enjoy, engage with and protect the river

Ensure the river is well-valued and understood by the local community
Action	Sub catchment	Partners	Status
Develop a citizen science project with the local community to provide intelligence on river issues.	Darent	Environment Agency Kent High Weald Partnership Kent Wildlife Trust Local Angling Groups Local Authorities Local Community Local Landowners/Farmers/Managers Natural England South East Rivers Trust Volunteers	Proposed	View

The river should support a mosaic of habitats with high biodiversity value

Protect and enhance the habitats of the river corridor & floodplain
Action	Sub catchment	Partners	Status
Address low diversity habitats through the Upper Darent with simple in-channel enhancements, e.g. LWM.	Darent		Proposed	View
Habitat restoration in the Wyncham Stream	Cray and Shuttle	North West Kent Countryside Partnership		View

Promote strategies to deal with invasive species
Action	Sub catchment	Partners	Status
Treatment of Japanese Knotweed at Foots Cray reuse and recycling centre	Cray and Shuttle	London Borough of Bexley	Active	View
Treatment of Parrots Feather at Hall Place	Cray and Shuttle	London Borough of Bromley	Active	View

To restore the river to a more naturally functioning watercourse

Prevent bank erosion and mitigate against potential flooding
Action	Sub catchment	Partners	Status
Prevent bank erosion adjacent to Love Lane allotments	Cray and Shuttle	Environment Agency	Completed	View

Enhance river hydromorphology and biodiversity
Action	Sub catchment	Partners	Status
Much of the Upper Darent is heavily shaded, reducing macrophyte (in-channel weed) growth, which provides habitat for fish and invertebrates.	Darent	South East Rivers Trust	Proposed	View

To have an appropriate self-sustaining fish population

Address fish passage so fish can access appropriate habitats
Action	Sub catchment	Partners	Status
Investigate options for fish passage through Otford	Darent	Environment Agency	Proposed	View

Protect fisheries and promote responsible angling
Action	Sub catchment	Partners	Status
Liaise with angling clubs to deliver fishing related training and guidance.	Cray and Shuttle	Environment Agency	Active	View

Action	Sub catchment	Partners	Status
Work with farming community to tackle diffuse pollution issues	Darent	Environment Agency Kent Wildlife Trust Natural England South East Rivers Trust	Proposed	View