This document provides a methodology for strategic planning of ditch restoration across the Avon Valley SPA and a review and assessment of methods to protect SAC fish species from entrapment in the Avon Valley SPA ditch networks.

This is part of our Good Practice Guidance for Fish, produced by Vaughan Lewis, Steve Coates and Kerry Sims.

Reference: Natural England (2007) Method for prioritising fisheries in floodplain restoration (STREAM05)