Tree Species of Riparian Areas

The following are some examples of appropriate trees for these ecosystems, since they have evolved to withstand wetter soils. 

Always double check before planting anything, to make sure it is a native species to your area, or else you risk unleashing invasive species which can have devastating long-term impacts.

Maps

International

• Butterfly Conservation: Wild Spaces: Put Your Wild Space on the Map "Our interactive map shows the number and types of Wild Space near you. When you sign up in the UK, your Wild Space will also appear on the map so you can show everyone that you're taking action and encourage others to get involved too."

Europe

UK

• Butterfly Conservation: Wild Spaces: Put Your Wild Space on the Map "Our interactive map shows the number and types of Wild Space near you. When you sign up in the UK, your Wild Space will also appear on the map so you can show everyone that you're taking action and encourage others to get involved too."

Europe

UK

National award schemes There are a number of key organisations offering grants and advice to community based projects e.g. 

• Big Lottery Fund "Groups can apply to us for funding under £20,000, or over £20,001, depending on what they want to do."

• Heritage Fund "We fund projects of all sizes that connect people and communities to the UK’s heritage."

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