
Current Restoration Projects
Work in 2013-14 and the future
E-Newsletter
Long Preston Floodplain Project Trail
Download our map which shows two walks in the area and the locations of the 6 Long Preston interpretations boards.
Two river restoration projects have been achieved but before progressing further schemes, the decision has been taken to take a thorough overview of the site and carefully consider the future. Adrian Shepherd has been taken on to lead on the research and will work with Dave Tayler through YDMT, thanks to funding from NE and EA.
The key aim of the year is to research a potential integrated Long Preston Floodplain project and:
1. Research the opinions of all stakeholders including partners, landowners, user groups and other interested parties.
2. Consider ideas and likely sites and assess the various constraints on these.
3. Identify a priority project for 2014 and prepare for design phase.
4. Achieve communications through the website, leaflets, public/steering group meetings and site visits, to enable a wider and better understanding of the River Restoration Works Phase 1 and 2 and wet grassland creation schemes.
In addition the project has gained funding from NYCC, YDNPA and Forest of Bowland AONB Sustainable Development Funds. These will, in spring 2014, create a bird hide on the Ribble Way at Wigglesworth Hall Farm, new interpretation and a Bird Report from the 1960s to present.

More Information
Download
Full Interpretation Board
Useful Links
Record your bird sightings in
our area
www.eastlancsornithologists.org.uk
For information about the Long Preston area and community
RSPB Bird ID
Bird Identifier
Settle Community Website
Rathmell Community Website
Settle Tourist Information Centre
Natural England
Ribble River Trust
North Craven Historical
Research Group
North Craven Historical Website
Long Preston Gallery
Click here to view the gallery of the Long Preston Area.
Please click here to send us your photos of the Long Preston Area.
RSPB & BTO Bird Track
Help us to help the birds in our area, please visit Bird Track survey and get Long Preston on the birding map.
Project Audio
Full of lots of information to make your visit to Long Preston Floodplain Project fun and informative.
