Chalkstreams - what we need to do to protect their future

Chalkstreams - what we need to do to protect their future

With chalkstreams coming under increasing pressure, it’s time to step away from the traditional and manicured and let our rivers breathe writes Charles Rangeley-Wilson A meandered chalkstream For a host of reasons chalkstreams capture people’s attention and affections. They are globally unique, freshwater marvels, and important habitat to iconic species such as salmon, native crayfish, otters and mayfly. But generally you learn these things afte…