Stroudwater Canal project wins prestigious green infrastructure award!

A brilliant achievement for Cotswold Canals Connected, which has been awarded the prestigious Building with Nature Full Award! 

Building with Nature sets the standard for green infrastructure across the UK, recognising projects that bring together nature, biodiversity, wellbeing and effective water management.

Key achievements include, creation of what will become:

• more than 21 hectares of priority habitat

• 4km of new species-rich hedgerows

• 2km of wildflower-rich towpath verges 

• a new community orchard 

• enhanced wetland habitats

• improved ecological connectivity across the Severn Vale.

SVP is incredibly proud to be a partner in this project, and we are immensely grateful for the dedication and enthusiasm of our wonderful volunteers. From balsam bashing to wildflower planting, their invaluable contribution has helped support the project’s ongoing success and enhance the natural environment.

Congratulations to everyone involved in the Cotswold Canals Connected partnership! A fantastic achievement made possible by the collaboration and enthusiasm of GWT, Cotswold Canals Trust, SDC and all the community organisations involved.

People & Nature, Thriving Together