SORP promotes the sustainable management of Sussex rivers and their landscapes
The Sussex Otters & Rivers Partnership (SORP) was set up in March 2000 in an effort to try and encourage otters to return to Sussex.
The Sussex Otter and Rivers Project promotes the sustainable management of Sussex rivers and their landscapes, and the restoration of wetland habitats for the benefit of both people and wildlife.
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SORP aims to:
1. Help maintain and enhance a landscape that improves the wildlife value of wetlands.
2. Encourage the creation of more sustainable wetland ecosystems, working with natural processes.
3. Promote wider understanding of and involvement with riparian habitats, species and ecosystem services.
4. Support the project with sound information on the changing wetland landscape of Sussex.
5. Support the delivery of wetland conservation and recreation targets by others.
SORP works with landowners and local people to restore wetlands and washlands in order to assist the recovery of the endangered otter, water vole and black poplar tree, and many other species and habitats.
Otter - Stephen Bray
Otters have been more or less extinct in Sussex since the 1970's. They are only just starting to return to the county.
Water vole - Rob Strachan
Water voles have declined by around 90% in the last 20 years. We are working hard to try and ensure that they do not become extinct in Sussex.
Black poplar - David Plummer
A tree without a habitat (wet woodland) and Britain’s rarest native timber tree. There are 33 mature trees left in Sussex.
SORP provides free advice and information on a number of wetland issues and subjects. For more information click here to view SORP website.
The Sussex Otter and Rivers Project (SORP) is a partnership between Sussex Wildlife Trust, South East Water, Southern Water and The Environment Agency.
