River Restoration Webinar Series 2026: Project Delivery for River Practitioners

Farms, Freshwater and Partnership: The First Year of Ffermio Bro

11th November, 1-2pm

One year on from the launch of the Welsh Government’s new agri-environment scheme, Ffermio Bro, we’ll hear reflections from National Manager, Lawrence Harris on the programme’s progress and ambitions.

Lawrence will explore how Ffermio Bro is supporting collaborative, farmer-led approaches to freshwater management and river restoration at a catchment scale.

The session will also feature practical case studies from Eryri National Park, showcasing delivery on the ground and lessons learned so far.

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Planning for Connectivity: Forestry’s Role in Healthier Rivers

18th Nov, 1-2pm

Discover how forestry planning can help unlock benefits for rivers, wildlife and landscapes.

Senior Forestry Planning Officer Rob Marsh will share how freshwater considerations are integrated into forestry plans to strengthen habitat connectivity and deliver multiple environmental outcomes.

We’ll then hear from Rob Booth, Biodiversity Restoration Officer, who will bring the topic to life through a case study from the Welsh Government Woodland Estate, highlighting practical habitat restoration work and improvements to ecological connectivity. 

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Fisheries Focus: Strategic Priorities and Programme Delivery

25th Nov, 1-2pm

What does the future hold for Wales’ iconic migratory fish populations?

Our Fisheries Focus webinar will open with a strategic overview from NRW’s Principal Fisheries Officer, Ben Wilson, exploring the key issues shaping fisheries management and restoration.

We’ll then dive into the practical side of delivery. Dave Charlesworth, Lead Specialist Advisor on Freshwater Fisheries Management will provide an update on flagship programmes including the Strategic Allocated Fund, Salmon for Tomorrow, the Salmon Strongholds Approach, and ambitious barrier removal projects that are helping reconnect rivers and restore fish migration routes.

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Evidence for Restoration: Monitoring Rivers Effectively

2nd Dec, 1-2pm

How do we know if a river restoration project has been successful?

Join NRW Senior Monitoring Officer, Sophie Gott, to explore the different approaches used to monitor river restoration projects, from habitat and geomorphological surveys to ecological and water quality monitoring.

The session will also cover the skills needed to deliver effective monitoring and the key parameters used to assess project outcomes, helping practitioners build a stronger evidence base for restoration.

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