Landscape thesis_Niloufer Shahapur

01 GROUP STRATERGIC IDEAS

TERRITORY MAP & THESIS SITE SELECTION

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The map of Greater Manchester showing the territory marked in red that was given to us as a part of the atelier

The map of 2023 shows extensive built areas including roads and tram stations. The green cover has diminished considerably with some exceptions being garden pockets, parks and areas around the river Mersey which are mostly turned into golf courses. This area can therefore be made more ecologically rich through different stratergies.

The riverside location (marked in red) was chosen for this thesis, with the intention of formulating a master plan for it which will serve as a blueprint, outlining the rewilding vision for the site. Subsequently, the focus will narrow down to reveal intricate details of the design, ensuring that the SKN ethos have been met thoroughly.

02 DATA SYNTHESIS & POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS

02 RESEARCH AREA

01 EXPLORING THE POSSIBLE RESEARCH AREA

Recognizing the urgent issues of carbon consumption, floods, and the depletion of wildlife and natural habitats at the site, it became evident that Manchester, like much of the UK, has suffered a significant loss of biodiversity. This underscores the importance of not only halting further decline but also actively restoring what has been lost.

Understanding the critical need to reintroduce nature into the urban environment, I embarked on exploring this avenue through the perspective of the SKN ethos. This led me to delve deeper into the concept of rewilding as a potential solution.

02 REWILDING APPLICATION IN AN URBAN AREA

WETLAND CREATION

REWILDING FOR INVERTEBRATE

CITY REWILDING POSSIBILITIES

WATER VOLE & BEAVER

Applying bioswales, rain garden, roof gardens along with planting trees in the city can help mitigate floods and climate change and support multiple ecosystems

Invertebrates are the main species in the food chain and need to be considered for rewilding. Multiple habitats such as wetlands, woodlands, wildflower meadows etc create a thriving ecosystem for other species such as water voles as well

MANCHESTER POLICIES Climate emergency and Manchester 5 year-plan to reduce carbon can be achieved by applying these rewilding techniques.

FLOOD MANAGEMENT By rewiggling or naturalising the river which allows riparian edges to thrive can help with flood management and fight climate change. Planting trees can help reduce surface run off and soil erosion in addition to supporting multiple ecosystems.

03 RESEARCH QUESTION & DESIGN CONCEPT How can rewilding initiatives along urban river edges be strategically orchestrated to enhance biodiversity and bolster flood management, while ensuring a harmonious coexistence between humans and non-human species?

Sketch of Initial design ideas

03 SITE ANALYSIS

01 NATURE RESERVE AND PARKS AROUND THE SITE Before dwelving into the site for further analysis, it was important to understand the surrounding areas to establish connection between green spaces which could be expanded.

The map shows that there are biodiverse hotspots around the site and therefore by rewilding this area we could help link these spots to create a biodiverse rich wildlife corridor

02 SITE FEATURES & PROBLEMS Many along the site which are not biodiverse

High levels of pollutants along the main roads

Falls under zone 3 pluvial floods along the site

Loss of riparian edge

Many open fields along the site but not biodiverse

With the decline of varies invertebrate and other species in Britain, it is important to create biodiverse rich habitats even along the urban river edges. With few exceptions such as Kenworthy woods, chorlton water park and fletcher moss park, along this site, golf courses and playing fields are created to management

Ways to link the green corridor and creating a biodiverse rich riparian edge

floods but fail to be an effective biodiverse habitat. It is therefore crucial that existing habitats are expanded with addition of new typologies to restore the riparian edge.

Map shows the selected sites with existing habitats, functions and problems associated with it

03 EXISTING HABITATS

The existing biodiversity zones need to be expanded through creating multiple ecological habitats to establish a symbiotic relationship through this rewilding process.

Map shows the existing biodiversity zones and possible areas that need to be restored

04 POTENTIAL HABITATS

Through understanding the nature recovery plan, I can help analyze how to design the spaces and what kind of habitats would work best in the area. I however think it requires more divergent ecotones to provide a more biodiverse setting

The map shows the opportunities for new habitat creation which suggests that there are huge opportunities for woodlands and grasslands. (Data source- Mapping GM, 2023)

05 SITE CONDITIONS & CONNECTIONS

Map shows wildlife sighting and circulation with different access points and possible expansion of existing habitats

06 FLOOD RISK

When the possible habitats, flood risk and topography maps are juxtaposed we can establish areas which could be turned into wetlands. This helps to zone out different habitats along the site for the rewilding process.

Map shows the flood risk map identifying the areas what could be turned into wetlands (Data source- Mapping GM, 2023)

07 SOIL TYPE

Wetlands are the most effective carbon sinks followed by grasslands and woodlands. Bare soil on the other hand has the least carbon sink properties.

The map shows the different type of soil on the site (Data sourceUK soil observatory, 2023)

08 MICROCLIMATE

Wind direction as recorded by the Manchester airport (Data source- Windfinder, 2023)

Map shows the urban heat island effect and wind direction

09 HUMAN ASPECTS

The map shows the areas which get most footfall and the existing circulation route

SITE ZONING

Upon analyzing the diverse layers of the site, I initiated the formulation of rewilding strategies. These involve fostering connections between humans and non-human entities by facilitating access in certain areas while restricting it in others.

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04 FINAL DESIGN

SPECIES HABITAT REQUIREMENT

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Here, I have outlined several endangered species discussed in LA2a, along with key stakeholders for this project, including pollinators such as bees, moths, bats, birds, butterflies & water vole. This list details the specific habitat requirements for each species and emphasizes their importance in designing the planting scheme. The focus will be on incorporating pollinator-friendly and wetland plants.

3D’s OF REWILDING

The principles of rewilding, encapsulated by the 3D’s—diversity, dispersal, and disturbance—have been strategically employed on the site to rejuvenate the river edge and seamlessly integrate it with the urban realm.

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03 DESIGN CONCEPT After analysing the site thoroughly and synthesising the data, the key ideas that I will be emphasising on for my thesis has been laid out here

04 CONCEPT SKETCH

The diagram shows the concept of rewilding and various stratergies that are used in the design of this project

05 PLANTING SCHEME USE NATIVE SPECIES

CREATE MOZAIC LANDSCAPE

CHOOSE POLLINATOR FRIENDLY PLANTS

CHOOSE WATER VOLE FRIENDLY PLANTS

MASTER PLAN 7000 SCALE @ A1

The master plan adopts a ‘mosaic landscape’ scheme inspired by the rewilding principles exemplified by Isabella Tree and the 3D’s of rewilding.

While the entire site adheres to this overarching framework, specific attention is directed towards AREA-E in the subsequent pages for a more in-depth analysis. This area is selected for detailed study due to its unique amalgamation of habitats, including native forest, meadow, wet woodland, and wetlands. This convergence makes it an ideal focal point for exploring how design principles cater to the needs of primary stakeholders.

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DESIGN OF DIFFERENT ZONES

Native woodlands

Pathway

Miyawaki forest

Viewing Deck Grassland

Wetland pollinator garden Grassland

Wetland dominated by aquatic species and wet woodlands and looping pathways of varied kind

Mimic the beaver dams in the area to manage floods

This area has pollinator garden and grassland around it

Wildflower meadows surrounded by grasses shelter invertebrates and provide habitat for invertebrate and amphibians

Research centre

Miyawaki forest with grassland creating glades to promote the mosaic landscape scheme and the research centre

Create bee tower and litter piles for pollinators and insects

Encourage and Involve local community in the planting and managing of the forest.

Research centre would aim at promoting and managing rewilding of this area allowing humans to interact and take charge.

After 15-20 years, a self sustaining, fully grown ecosystem will be formed VIEWING DECK SKETCH- The deck protrudes onto the wetland creating a space for humans to interact with river

Section of the curvinlinear pathway made of mesh to view the garden for the visitors

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DESIGN OF DIFFERENT ZONES

Bridge

Princess road

Intertwined pathways Wetland Reed beds

Wildlife bridge Bridge

Wildlife bridge along princess road can allow wildlife to move freely without the free of vehicles

Wetland dominated by reed beds with bridge traversing along the habitat

Map that shows the area that was chosen for detailed design for this thesis

Sketch of the wildlife bridge to support free movement

The reed beds can dry out and create other priority habitats called carr. This section will be allowed to change over time so that the user can truely experinece the effect of nature taking over in the rewilding process

Section of the princess road with bio swales and new ways to promote active travel

‘There I has never been a more concerning time to live on this earth but, equally there has been been a more exciting one. In recognising the miraculous ability of nature to restore itself, we can realise our own capacity to contribute to the rewilding of this planet, OUR HOME’ ( Isabella, 2023)

MAIN AREA (E) PLAN 500 SCALE @ A1

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SECTION A-A 500 SCALE @ A1

SKY WALK- The bridge will have space for non-human species such as insects, birds etc to dwelve in the niches provided under the brige and along the railing

SEATING AREA- The seats would be able to accomodate non-human species by creating niches on the back rest and dead wood piles in the legs of the bench

WETLAND- The sevtion shows how water vole can thrive in the proposed habitat with grasses, sedges and rushes

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SECTION A-A 500 SCALE @ A1

VIEWING DECK SKETCH- The deck protrudes onto the river creating a space for humans to interact with river

TREES ALONG RIVER- Provides shade for species to thrive, wood and leaf litter provide food for water invertebrate.

Branches and roots that reach over into the river (mangrove effect) provide perching & basking sites for birds and reptiles. It slo transports seeds to other sites to germinate

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BEE TOWER- Place bee towers along the wildflower meadow to allow pollinators to thrive

05 DESIGN DETAILS

SECTION DETAILS

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Bird Box- Thermally modified wood Panel Thickness- 25mm (Supplier: mmcite)

RAILING- Resysta Size:30x 150x 1000mm longitudinal slats Colour: Natural wood colour Finish: Polyurethane (Supplier: mmcite)

Compacted gravel

Litter and seating Wildflower Mix 1

780

BRECCIA PERMEABLE Size:1800x 1000mm Thickness: 70mm Colour: COTTRIO (Supplier: Hardscape) 4020

Pollinator friendly native Herbaceous perennial mix

Permeable paving is used to allow water to seep into the ground. (Check hardscape paving specification in the following section for details)

Soil carbon sequestration and food for beetles and other insects

Section to show how non-humans use the bench design. (Check hardscape paving specification in the following section for details)

SKETCH DEVELOPMENT

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Sketch Section of the deck

Plan sketch with wood and mesh

Mesh walkway (Tenniswood, 2023) Sketch Section of the deck with mesh to make it porous

This sketch of the seasonal pathway made of mesh provides partial light letting certain ecological functions to go on. This pathway manuvers along the wetlands and can get flooded at certain time of the year

OPTION 1

OPTION 2

OPTION 3

Precedent image of litter pile (Cracking gardens, 2018)

This option shows a simple profile of a bridge but this wouldnt be apt for SKN ethos and therefore this was further evolved.

This option shows how the base of the bridge can be used to effectively design spaces for birds and bats. It stems of the observations made through precedent studies of birds and bats nesting under bridges as it creates a sheltered space for them.

This option tries to use the Y profile for a more dynamic design and adds bee post along some parts of the railings to accomodate bees and other insects. Iterative designs for option 2 & 3 have be further discussed in the following pages.

This design is inspired from the idea of litter piles being an important habitat for invertebrates and other species. Adding a bench with walls that could accomodate bees and create niches for repiles makes it an ideal way to make a human function into a more nature friendly design

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Mild steel(MS) I-section Beam Size:100x 200 Finish: Galvanised (Supplier: BM Steel)

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230

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DETAIL D

295

500

DETAIL E

500

500

DETAIL E (SCALE-1:10@A3)

115 100 85

Bird Box- Thermally modified wood Panel Thickness- 25mm (Supplier: mmcite)

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500

Mild steel- Y shaped column Size- 300x 300mm Finish: Galvanised (Supplier: BM Steel)

Mild steel(MS) I-section Beam Size:100x 200 Finish: Powder coated (Supplier: BM Steel)

3730

Composite Decking Size:200 x 32 x 3600mm Colour: Golden Oak Finish: Lasta Grip (Supplier: Millboard)

Mild steel- Y shaped column Size- 300x 300mm Finish: Galvanised (Supplier: BM Steel)

RAILING- Robina Size:30x 150x 1000mm longitudinal slats Colour: Natural wood colour Finish: Polyurethane (Supplier: mmcite)

700 395

588

DETAIL A

PLAN (SCALE-1:50@A3)

SECTION A-A (SCALE-1:50@A3)

Composite Decking Size:200 x 32 x 3600mm Colour: Golden Oak Finish: Lasta Grip (Supplier: Millboard)

240

147

A

BEE POST Size: 150x 200x 800mm

BEE POST Size: 150x 200x 800mm

146

300

A

3040

RAILING- Robina Size:30x 150x 1000mm longitudinal slats Colour: Natural wood colour Finish: Polyurethane (Supplier: mmcite)

1130

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Bird Box- Thermally modified wood Panel Thickness- 25mm (Supplier: mmcite) Bat Box- Thermally modified wood Panel Thickness- 25mm (Supplier: mmcite)

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0

1106

Bird Box- Thermally modified wood Panel Thickness- 25mm (Supplier: mmcite)

870

50

RAILING- Robina Size:30x 150x 1000mm longitudinal slats Colour: Natural wood colour Finish: Polyurethane (Supplier: mmcite)

ELEVATION (SCALE-1:50@A3)

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RAILING- Robina Size:30x 150x 1000mm longitudinal slats Colour: Natural wood colour Finish: Polyurethane (Supplier: mmcite)

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RAILING- Robina Size:30x 150x 1000mm longitudinal slats Colour: Natural wood colour Finish: Polyurethane (Supplier: mmcite) Mild steel(MS) I-section Beam Size:100x 200 Finish: Galvanised (Supplier: BM Steel)

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BEE POST Size: 150x 200x 800mm

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DETAIL C

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980

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150 310

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DETAIL D (SCALE-1:20@A3)

Composite Decking Size:200 x 32 x 3600mm Colour: Golden Oak Finish: Lasta Grip (Supplier: Millboard)

3040

47

100

Bird Box- Thermally modified wood Panel Thickness- 25mm (Supplier: mmcite)

300

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Mild steel(MS) I-section Beam Size:75x 125mm Finish: Galvanised (Supplier: BM Steel)

300

Thermally modified wood Panel Thickness- 25mm (Supplier: mmcite)

DETAIL C (SCALE-1:20@A3)

DETAIL A (SCALE-1:20@A3)

Mild steel(MS) I-section Beam Size:100x 200 Finish: Galvanised (Supplier: BM Steel)

132

300

RAILING- Robina Size:30x 150x 1000mm longitudinal slats Colour: Natural wood colour Finish: Polyurethane (Supplier: mmcite)

150

Space for bats and other birds

236

275

332

00

31

BEE POST Size: 150x 200x 800mm

165

150

100 Wooden Bench Check specs for details

300

165

70

HANDRAIL Stainless steel Circular hollow tube Size: 50mm diameter Colour: Silvery white Finish: Polished

285

SKY WALK BRIDGE DETAILS

DETAIL B (SCALE-1:10@A3)

Mild steel(MS) I-section Beam Size:100x 200 Finish: Galvanised (Supplier: BM Steel)

MESH WALKWAY & BENCH DETAILS

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B A MS metal mesh Powder coated

1600

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700

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909

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SEAT- Reclaimed wood Fixed onto gabion basket Size:60x 38mm longitudinal slats Colour: Natural wood colour Finish: Polyurethane (Supplier: mmcite)

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10

150

68

909

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68

175

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Mild steel(MS) I-section Beam Mild steel(MS) I-section Beam Size:75x 150 Size:75x 150 Finish: Powder coated Finish: Powder coated (Supplier: BM Steel) (Supplier: BM Steel)

Mild steel(MS) I-section column Mild steel(MS) I-section column Size:75x 150 Size:75x 150 Finish: Powder coated Finish: Powder coated (Supplier: BM Steel) (Supplier: BM Steel)

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680

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MS metal mesh Powder coated

A PLAN (SCALE-1:10@A3)

SECTION B-B SECTION (SCALE-1:50@A3) B-B (SCALE-1:50@A3)

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150

140

880

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GABION BASKET MESH Size: 340x200x400mm Attached onto the bridge using screws 450

7997

7997

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500 2052

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590 175

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MS metal mesh Powder coated

MS metal mesh Powder coated

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400

Ø1460

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MS metal mesh Powder coated

Fill the base with twigs, straw, bricks, leave litter etc to create insect hotel

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COMPOSITE WOODEN DECK Size: 145x 1800x 40mm Colour: Oak Finish: Groves for anti skid propoerties

SECTION A-A SECTION (SCALE-1:50@A3) A-A (SCALE-1:50@A3) MS metal mesh Powder coated

SEAT- Reclaimed wood Fixed onto gabion basket Size:60x 38mm longitudinal slats Colour: Natural wood colour Finish: Polyurethane (Supplier: mmcite)

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700

700

220

SEAT- Reclaimed wood Fixed onto gabion basket Size:60x 38mm longitudinal slats Colour: Natural wood colour Finish: Polyurethane (Supplier: mmcite)

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400

50mm chamfered wood cladding screwed into the deck

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694

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50mm chamfered wood cladding screwed into the deck 75

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1991

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9801

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MS metal mesh Powder coated

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DETAIL A

400

1407

MS metal mesh Powder coated

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Mild steel(MS) I-section Beam Mild steel(MS) I-section Beam Size:75x 150 Size:75x 150 Finish: Powder coated Finish: Powder coated (Supplier: BM Steel) (Supplier: BM Steel) 50mm chamfered wood 50mm chamfered wood cladding screwed into thecladding screwed into the deck deck Mild steel(MS) I-section column Mild steel(MS) I-section column Size:75x 150 Size:75x 150 Finish: Powder coated Finish: Powder coated (Supplier: BM Steel) (Supplier: BM Steel)

PLAN (SCALE-1:50@A3) PLAN (SCALE-1:50@A3)

DETAIL A (SCALE-1:20@A3) DETAIL A (SCALE-1:20@A3)

A FRONT ELEVATIO (SCALE-1:10@A3)

MS PLATE Size: 340x200mm Attached onto the gabion basket using screws and hinges

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DETAIL A

Cut out for plants

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Cut out for plants

SECTION A-A (SCALE-1:10@A3)

GABION BASKET MESH Size: 340x200x400mm Attached onto the bridge using screws

RIVERSIDE BENCH DETAILS A

SEAT- Reclaimed Wooden slates Fixed onto gabion basket Size:50x 50x 400mm longitudinal slats Colour: Natural wood colour Finish: Polyurethane (Supplier: mmcite)

651

LITTER PILE- Pollinator plants Planted on a biodegradable geo-textile membrane Size: 1m high

WALL- Plant brick With space for wildlife to thrive Size:150x100x75mm bricks Colour: white planted Finish: Textured

100

175

521

WALL- Plant brick With space for wildlife to thrive Size:150x100x75mm bricks Colour: white planted Finish: Textured

LITTER PILE- Pollinator plants Planted on a biodegradable geo-textile membrane Size: 1m high

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691

251

780

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HOLE IN THE WALL For free movement of amphibians other species MS BENCH LEGS Size: 20mm thick channel Finish: Powder coated

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SEAT- Reclaimed Wooden slates Fixed onto gabion basket Size:50x 50x 400mm longitudinal slats Colour: Natural wood colour Finish: Polyurethane (Supplier: mmcite)

BIODEGRADABLE BIO TEXTILE MEMBRANE

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A

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400

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NICHE FOR NON-HUMANS

PLAN (SCALE-1:20@A3)

SECTION A-A (SCALE-1:10@A3) 40

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HOLE IN THE WALL For free movement of amphibians other species

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429

780

WALL- Plant brick With space for wildlife to thrive Size:150x100x75mm bricks Colour: white planted Finish: Textured

ELEVATION (SCALE-1:20@A3)

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LAY OUT 1

PLANTING DESIGN- ITERATIONS/PALETTE

Here I have shown a section of planting scheme for the wetland area. I have used plants that are not only good for water vole but also help improve soil and water quality like Salix species.

The next section will look in detail at the various reasons for the plant selection.

After looking at overall zoning and planting scheme. I started looking at combination of different plants and started creating a palette. Here I have listed a few ways of how I have achieved this with different plant types and colour scheme for the different areas on site.

Plant used here are pollinator friendly and important for water vole and other species while maintaining a hierarchy in the pattern.

LAY OUT 2

Allium stand out due to its distinct shape and height, giving the landscape an additional aesthetic appeal

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Having species of varying heights can create shelter and buffer for different insects and other species while also visually appeasing the viewer

FLOWER

PLANTING DETAILS & TREE PLANTING PLAN

FRUIT

FLOWER

FOLIAGE

Food for caterpillar (moths), bees, birds like siskin, red poll, goldfinch

FRUIT

P01

FOLIAGE

LP01

Food for butterflies, bees, catterpillars and nesting sites for bats and birds

FRUIT

FLOWER

LP02 Food for bees, birds, butterflies and moths

P08

FRUIT

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FOLIAGE

LP01

P10

Nectar for bees, food for water vole, badger and birds like thrushes

LP02

FLOWER

P09

FOLIAGE

FLOWER

LP08

LP05

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P07

Food for caterpillars, purple emporer butterfly & birds

LP06

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LP04

FOLIAGE

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Nectar for bees, food for caterpillar & nesting for birds

This chart highlights various species of trees and shrubs that support pollinators and other species. It includes information on their shape, time to mature, flowering, fruit and foliage seasons, with color-coded flowers for easy reference (Source-RHS,2023).

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LP08

Gravel paving Compacted gravel

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Existing trees Birch, black poplar, fir, willow, cedar etc

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FRUIT

FLOWER

(Image source-RHS, 2023)

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Food for caterpillars, bees & seeds for birds

FOLIAGE

Green paving

LP03

P06

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FRUIT

FLOWER

Wooden deck with MS steel Column

P01

Re-purposed stone pathway with grass

P07

P07

Food for caterpillars, emporer butterfly, Birds like willow warbler & lon-tailed tit

Bridge

Re- naturalised river edge

P08

LP01

FOLIAGE

Kellan permeable paving Colour: Cotrio Supplier: Hardscape

LP08 LP06

Food for caterpillars, Nesting sites for honey-bees and owl, wood pecker

Permeable paving

P02

LP06

LP01

FOLIAGE

Wetland

P01

P09

P08

LEGEND

P02

Changing contours to allow river to flow

P10

LP02

P10

FLOWER

Re- naturalised river edge & allow river to flow

LP03

FOLIAGE

FLOWER

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Refer tree planting plan

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TREE PLANTING TYPE P01 Salix alba

River Mersey

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White Willow

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P02 Betula pubescens

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Downy Birch

P03 Populus nigra Black Poplar

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LP05 FLOWER FOLIAGE

P01

FRUIT

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FLOWER FOLIAGE

.00 LP09 +3

Nectar & food for Bees, butterflies, moths & birds like gold flinch FLOWER

P04

FOLIAGE

P04

FLOWER

+6

0

0

Nectar & food for Bees, butterflies, moths & hoverflies

FOLIAGE

Nectar & food for Bees, butterflies, moths & birds FLOWER

(Image source-RHS, 2023)

FOLIAGE

Nectar & food for Bees, butterflies & many varieties of moths

This chart highlights various species of wildflowers (annual biennial & herbaceous perennials) that support pollinators and other species. It includes information on their flowering and foliage seasons, with color-coded flowers for easy reference.Source-RHS,2023).

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P07 Sorbus aria

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Whitebeam

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P08 Malus sylvestris

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Common crab apple

P09 Tilia cordata

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Small-leaved lime

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P03

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Common Alder

P06 Salix caprea

P04

Nectar & food for Bees, butterflies, moths

FLOWER

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+5

FOLIAGE

FLOWER

P05 Alnus glutinosa

Wetland creation

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Nectar & food for Bees, butterflies, moths

+1

Goat Willow

LP08 P04

Silver Birch

P05

P05

P05

P04 Betula Pendula

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LP09

P05

P04

Nectar & food for Bees, butterflies, moths & beetles FLOWER FOLIAGE

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P05

Nectar for Bees, butterflies, moths & seeds for birds like starling

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LP09 P01

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P10 Crataegus monogyna Common hawthorn

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FLOWER

FRUIT FOLIAGE Food for water vole and caterpiller

FLOWER

FOLIAGE Nectar & food for Bees, butterflies FRUIT FLOWER

FOLIAGE Food for water vole and caterpiller and nesting site for damsiflies

FLOWER

FOLIAGE Nectar & food for Bees, butterflies and birds

FLOWER FOLIAGE Food for water vole, hoverflies FLOWER FOLIAGE Food for Bees, butterflies, moths, hoverflies & water vole FLOWER Food for water vole and shelter for birds FLOWER Food for water vole and caterpiller & shelter for other species (Image source-RHS, 2023)

This chart highlights various species of grasses and marginal aquatics that support water vole and other species. It includes information on their flowering and foliage seasons, with color-coded flowers for easy reference (Source-RHS,2023).

PLANTING DETAILS & PLANTING PLAN Lga-10 nos

Fmp- 6 Mp- 4

LP01

KEYPLAN

Lga-10 nos

Fmp- 6 Mp- 4 Spra-20 nos Vof- 10 nos

Tvu - 12 nos Asch - 4 nos Tprat- 10 nos Lga- 18 nos Wildflower Mix 1 Aur- 8 nos Hfo- 10 nos Mp- 12 nos Pvu- 20 nos Asch - 4 nos Pcae- 15 nos Aur- 8 nos Soffi- 6 nos Als- 2 nos Eca- 3 nos Lga- 18 nos Eca-10 nos Hfo- 10 nos .00 +6 CrAt- 12 nos Vof- 18 nos Spra- 15 nos

Soffi- 6 nos Eca- 3 nos

Dc - 15 nos Lpi- 20 nos Cpe- 10 nos

Np - 4 nos Hns- 10 nos Als- 2 nos

LEGEND

Asch - 4 nos Aur- 8 nos LP07

Permeable paving

Wildflower Mix 2 Dg - 18 nos Hlan- 15 nos Mca- 25 nos

Bridge

Wooden deck with MS steel Column

Gravel paving

Lsy- 10 nos Lsal- 20 nos

Compacted gravel

Existing trees Birch, black poplar, fir, willow, cedar etc

Proposed trees

Sla- 4 nos

Lsy- 15 nos LP06

Kellan permeable paving Colour: Cotrio Supplier: Hardscape

Vbec10 nos Ips- 18no

Asch - 4 nos Aur- 8 nos Als- 2 nos

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Refer tree planting plan

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Ep- 15 nos Tfla- 14 nos

LP08

TREE PLANTING TYPE

Ep- 20no

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River Mersey

Cpal- 84no

Herbaceous perennials Marginal aquatics

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Dg - 15 nos Hlan- 20 nos Sper- 10 nos

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Vbec- 12 nos 0.00 Gm- 8 nos

Lsy- 10 nos Lsal- 20 nos LP05

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Lsy- 7nos

Sla- 4 nos

Bulbeous

Fu- 8no Ips- 10no

Grasses

Sper- 5 nos

Wildflower meadow

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Ep- 15 nos Maq- 15 nos Rfl- 30 nos Tfla- 28 nos Lsy- 15 nos

Fu- 5no Ips- 7no

LP03

CrAt-10 nos Eca- 6 nos

Vof- 18 nos Soffi- 6 nos Eca- 3 nos

Asch - 4 nos Aur- 8 nos Als- 2 nos 5.00

Np - 8 nos Hns- 14 nos

Lsy- 15 nos

Lga-10 nos

LP05

Np - 10 nos Ala- 2 nos

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Ep- 20 nos Sla- 6 nos .00

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Maq- 5 nos Cp- 8 nos

LP09

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Woodland creates habitats for various birds & insects to thrive in

SECTIONAL VIEW OF THE MESH WALKWAY & WETLAND

Creating wetlands tha help different species mammals, invertebrat

Wetlands help create habitats for shelduck and other birds

Damsiflies and other insects nest in the grasses near water bodies Wetland with grasses for water voles that are endangered

andscape creates ce for migratory birds to visit

Leaf litter from the trees provide food for water invertebrates

Insect post along the railing to allow bees and other insects to nest

at can s like tes etc

Space (bird box) for birds and bats along the bridge

Metal mesh deck for visual connection with the space under deck

Grasses along the wetland for birds like wood sandpiper and marsh tit

Grasses, sedges and rushes along the wetlands for water voles

Permeable paving with low carbon footprint

Native Wildflower meadow to provide nectar to pollinators

Mix of herbaceous perennials and aquatic grasses and shrubs Ramp to the bridge connecting different parts of the site

Bridge walkway for humans to experience the effect of rewilding

Varies species of moisture tolerant native trees such as willow, alder etc Native trees with photoremediation properties such as black poplare Grassland with different varieties of grasses, sedges & rushes for water vole habitat

AERIAL VIEW OF THE RAMP AND BRIDGE

Willow trees along the river edge provide food and shelter for various species

Viewing deck along the bridge to spot birds and other species

Bridge can house various birds and bats along with insects

Wetland created to manage floods and rewild the area for water vole

Existing trees with grasses planted along the water edge

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11 SECTIONAL PERSPECTIVE

12 VIEW OF THE RAMP AND WALKWAY

13 VIEW OF THE WETLAND FROM THE MESH PATHWAY

14 VIEW OF THE BRIDGE FROM WETLAND

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