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252 hectares of wetlands are restored<\/h2>

Measures will be carried out in three sub-catchments of the G\u00f6ta River: Likan\/Tv\u00e4rlikan and F\u00e4mtan, which flow into the Klar\u00e4lven River, and Billan, which flows into the Vr\u00e5ngs\u00e4lven River. The project will restore 252 hectares of wetlands, install 56 silt traps, return stones to watercourses, remove migration barriers, build a fauna passage and much more to improve hydrology, habitats and biodiversity.<\/p>\n<\/div> <\/header>\n [\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/4″]

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Work on the pearl mussel and salmon is a priority, but trout, grayling, burbot, crayfish and many bird species such as the spoonbill and wolverine, as well as mammals such as otters, are also favored.<\/p>\n

LIKAN & TV\u00c4RLIKAN
\n<\/strong>The watercourses Likan and Tv\u00e4rlikan are located in northern V\u00e4rmland and together have a length of 29 kilometers and a catchment area of 122.8 km\u00b2. The watercourses flow into Klar\u00e4lven and have Natura 2000 status. The large difference in altitude of 360 meters gives the watercourses many streams and rapids. <\/p>\n

At least eight species of fish occur in the watercourse, including trout, grayling, burbot and the unique Klar\u00e4lven salmon, which is a priority in both the Likan and Klar\u00e4lven Natura 2000 sites. The Likan is also an important habitat for several valuable benthic animals, such as the mayflies(Ameletus inopinatus<\/em> and Ephemerella aurivillii<\/em>), and the caddisflies(Lype phaeopa)<\/em>. <\/p>\n

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Many of the area’s wetlands have been drained, affecting water flow, sediment filtration and nutrient balance.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Sensitive to acidification
\n<\/strong>Likan has a low buffering capacity against acidification, which makes the watercourses sensitive to acid shocks. To counteract this, V\u00e4rmlands l\u00e4ns Kalkningsf\u00f6rbund carries out extensive liming measures every year on behalf of the V\u00e4rmland County Administrative Board. <\/p>\n

Large parts of the wetlands in the catchment are drained, which has impaired water retention, sediment filtration and nutrient uptake. This has led to an increased risk of low flows during dry periods and high flows during rainfall. To improve hydrology and reduce carbon emissions, 135 hectares of wetlands will be restored. In addition, 27 sediment traps will be installed to reduce particulate emissions. <\/p>\n

Many bird species benefit
\n<\/strong>Wetland rewetting benefits many threatened species. In Sweden, over 600 species are dependent on wetlands, including osprey, little grebe and bittern. Other species that benefit include otters, wolverines, grouse and capercaillie, as well as wading birds such as the dunlin, golden plover and crane. The measures also improve the habitat for the three-toed woodpecker by increasing the amount of dead wood and deciduous trees. <\/p>\n

Fish migration measures
\n<\/strong>Several areas within Likan have been affected by floodway clearance, reducing habitat diversity and impairing water retention and connectivity. The project will therefore include the removal of rocks and boulders and the removal of old dams that impede fish migration.
\nOver the last 100 years, the forestry industry has built many logging roads across watercourses, where road culverts are often poorly constructed and impede fish migration. The project will therefore adapt or replace road culverts to allow free migration.
\n25 years ago, a fishway was built in the lower part of Likan to allow salmon and trout migration. This passage is now obsolete, and a new fishway is proposed. <\/p>\n

The measures are expected to significantly improve hydrology, habitat quality, migration and biodiversity, benefiting salmon, trout and grayling.<\/p>\n

Finally, an inventory of the pearl mussel will be carried out. If mussels are found, restoration efforts will be adapted. The liming strategy in the basin will also be adjusted to ensure that the ecosystem is not negatively affected by acidification. <\/p>\n

F\u00c4MTAN<\/strong>
\nF\u00e4mtan in northern V\u00e4rmland is one of the largest tributaries of the river Klar\u00e4lven and is an important habitat for the threatened inland populations of Klar\u00e4lvs\/V\u00e4nerlax and trout, which migrate up from Lake V\u00e4nern every year. The watercourse has Natura 2000 status from the V\u00e4rmland border to the mouth of the river Klar\u00e4lven, a stretch of 25 km with a catchment area of 288 km\u00b2. <\/p>\n

Log driving and industry have influenced
\n<\/strong>The F\u00e4mtan has a very varied landscape with calm flows, rapids and falls. The upper parts are bordered by pine forests and wetlands, while the lower parts are characterized by a dramatic canyon. The river has relatively little impact from hydropower, but has historically been used for timber rafting, milling, iron industry and small-scale power plants, which has changed its natural appearance and negatively affected biodiversity. The area is also of cultural-historical interest with several ancient monuments. <\/p>\n

Acidification threat
\n<\/strong>A large part of the catchment area has a low buffering capacity against acidification, which makes the river sensitive to acid shocks. To counteract this, V\u00e4rmlands l\u00e4ns Kalkningsf\u00f6rbund carries out extensive liming measures every year on behalf of the V\u00e4rmland County Administrative Board. <\/p>\n

Many of the area’s wetlands have been drained, affecting water flow, sediment filtration and nutrient balance. This has led to a deterioration in water quality and an increased risk of extreme floods. Wetland rewetting is an important measure to improve hydrological and ecological status. The project includes the restoration of 96 hectares of wetlands and the installation of five sedimentation traps to reduce the discharge of fine particles into the River F\u00e4mtan. <\/p>\n

From osprey to otter
\n<\/strong>Wetland restoration also benefits threatened species. A total of 600 red-listed species depend on wetlands, including osprey, little grebe and bittern. Other species benefiting include otter, wolverine, black grouse and capercaillie, as well as wading birds such as the dunlin and the golden plover. <\/p>\n

The river has also been affected by floodway clearance that removed boulders and dead wood, reducing habitat and impairing water retention and connectivity. The project therefore involves returning rocks and boulders to the river and removing old dams that impede fish migration. In addition, faulty road culverts will be replaced to improve ecological connectivity.
\nThe measures are expected to significantly improve hydrology, habitat quality and fish production, benefiting target species such as salmon and trout, as well as secondary species such as grayling.
\nFinally, an inventory of the river pearl mussel will be carried out, and restoration efforts will be adapted if mussels are found. <\/p>\n

BILLAN
\n<\/strong>Billan is one of V\u00e4rmland’s most protected water systems. The river flows from the lakes Nordre and S\u00f8ndre Billingen in Norway to Vr\u00e5ngs\u00e4lven in Sweden. About two thirds of the watercourse is in Norway, where it is called Finnsrudselva. The river has a natural and varied environment with rapids, rocky bottoms and outflow areas, creating good conditions for biodiversity. Further south, the landscape becomes flatter and the river meanders through an area of swamp forest and deciduous scrub, important habitats for bird species. <\/p>\n

River pearl mussel and unique trout
\n<\/strong>Billan is classified as a nationally particularly valuable watercourse and, in addition to the river pearl mussel, is home to a unique strain of stream stationary trout, red-listed bottom fauna species and otters. There used to be a strong population of crayfish, before the crayfish plague wiped out the population. In 2021, it was confirmed that the plague had disappeared, and since then a reintroduction has begun with crayfish from the original stock. This has been made possible thanks to the resumption of liming in the area. <\/p>\n

Forestry has silted up beds
\n<\/strong>Negative impacts come mainly from forestry, which has caused siltation of the beds. Therefore, 46 sedimentation traps, clogging of ditches and improved riparian zones are planned. In addition, wetlands will be rewetted to improve water management and water quality.
\nFloodplain drainage has historically had a major impact on the river, and the return of rock material is needed to restore natural processes and spawning beds for trout, which is crucial for the survival of the river pearl mussel. <\/p>\n

Cooperation on acidification
\n<\/strong>The area is also affected by acidification. Liming measures have been resumed in Norway after a break, and close cooperation with Norwegian authorities is crucial to ensure good water chemistry in the watercourse.
\nIn total, the project in Billan includes about 41 hectares of restoration measures, of which 21 hectares are wetland restoration. <\/p>\n

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Survival of river pearl mussels depends on host fish<\/p>

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Barriers to migration<\/h2>

Removing migration barriers and opening up the river pearl mussel’s host fish, salmon and trout, will increase the species’ ability to reproduce. Barriers to migration come in many forms, from natural to man-made dams and power plants. In some cases, a good solution may be to build a wildlife passage to allow fish and other organisms to bypass the migration barrier.<\/p>\n<\/div> <\/header>\n [\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section el_name=”Projektnyheter”][vc_row][vc_column]

River G\u00f6ta \u00e4lv north<\/p>

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Measures planned to protect aquatic life in Billan and Likan<\/h3>\n

Within Improve Aquatic LIFE, the County Administrative Board of V\u00e4rmland is working to reduce the risk of erosion and sediment transport in\u2026<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n

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Culvert replacement opens up Natura 2000 waters<\/h3>\n

In Slusseb\u00e4cken, a tributary river to Billan in Eda municipality, the V\u00e4rmland County Administrative Board is planning to replace an old road\u2026<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n <\/div>

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