Norfolk and Suffolk Wetland Ecohydrological Assessment Study 2026

This project aims to establish a comprehensive, evidence-based understanding of how water moves through and sustains six Protected Sites in Norfolk and Suffolk, enabling better water resource management decisions. The study will assess the ecohydrological function of six designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs): Cranberry Rough Hockham, East Wretham Heath, Thompson Water Carr and Common, Middle Harling Fen, Lakenheath Poors Fen, and Pashford Poors Fen. Suppliers will conduct detailed field surveys of wetland features, perform comprehensive ecohydrological assessments, identify hydrological pressures threatening these sites, and deliver assessment reports with recommendations for addressing identified pressures. This work will inform strategic approaches to water management at ecohydrological scales and support conservation efforts for water-dependent habitats.