Help for salmon to migrate up River Leadon near Ledbury (From Hereford Times)

Help for salmon to migrate up River Leadon near Ledbury

8:00am Monday 8th February 2010

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SALMON and trout will be helped to migrate up the River Leadon near Ledbury by the Environment Agency.

Two small weirs have been installed to help them get over an existing weir, which is a barrier to migration.

The agency’s Charles Crundwell said: “When they are ready to spawn, salmon try to return to the river where they were born. Man-made obstacles can make this difficult for them.”

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