Hoveton Great Broad
Hoveton Great Broad is one of the largest yet most secret lakes in The Broads. It’s a key part of an internationally-important wetland landscape created entirely by man!
The Project
Using state of the art technology and ground-breaking techniques, this project will transform Hoveton Great Broad from its current brown, cloudy state to a clear, pristine, species-rich wildlife haven.
Biomanipulation
“Biomanipulation” is THE key technique that we are using to improve the water quality of Hoveton Great Broad.
National nature reserve
Hoveton Great Broad sits within the Bure Marshes National Nature Reserve, managed by Natural England.
Dyke Dredging
Learn about how we opened up two silted up dykes to increase flushing through the broad which has kick started the recovery.
Fen Turf Translocation
Learn about how we successfully translocated fen turf to Hoveton and established a species rich fen habitat.
Science
Discover the Science behind the project, and why wetlands are such important habitats.
Learning
Want to know more about what makes our wetlands work? What animals, insects, birds and plants live in these watery wonderlands? Downloadable resources and activities for all here!
Last glimpses of the trail before we closed for winter.
Thank you to our visitors and to everyone who's helped to make the trail such a special place in 2022. We'll open again in April 2023, but until then it's time to give the site back to the alders and the otters, for some rest and repair over winter. We hope you enjoy this gallery of autumnal leaves, warm light and thriving fungi!
“Warden Willow” has arrived!
Our new team member has taken its place at Salhouse Broad. Come and visit “Warden Willow”, the HGB Nature Trail or take some time to just sit and watch the world go by.
Introducing our new team member!
The HGB project is very pleased to introduce its newest team member!
Discover how we are putting the sparkle back in Hoveton Great Broads murky waters!
A short article which we published in the Broadscaster and Turn magazines, promoting Hoveton Nature Trail and introducing the project.
What’s exciting about 2021!
The Project has been busy over recent years, and latterly we have been busy getting everything ready for when we can welcome you all back to the trail soon!
Project Update: April 2019
Our new Project Manager, Chris Terry has now joined the team and is getting to grips with the complex "ins and outs" of the project.
Hoveton Broad
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