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  "description": "A major habitat restoration project is set to get underway at Doxey Marshes Nature Reserve this summer, bringing benefits for birds, fish, insects and other wildlife while improving access for visitors to one of Stafford's most important wetland sites.",
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  "textContent": "Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is preparing to begin a significant conservation project at Doxey Marshes Nature Reserve in Stafford, with work expected to start from mid June and continue for around five weeks, subject to weather conditions.\n\nFunded by the Environment Agency, the project aims to restore more natural features to the River Sow and its floodplain, helping water move and settle more naturally across the landscape. The work will include the creation of shallow pools designed to attract wading birds and aquatic invertebrates, alongside improvements to visitor access through new sections of boardwalk.\n\nThe reserve is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and is already recognised as an important habitat for wetland birds. Staffordshire Wildlife Trust says the improvements will support a wider range of wildlife, including fish, frogs, dragonflies and other wetland species.\n\nPreparatory work is scheduled to begin during the week commencing 8 June, with contractors and wildlife specialists carrying out surveys before restoration work starts the following week.\n\nVictoria Bunter, Living Floodplains Manager at Staffordshire Wildlife Trust, said the project would enhance an already important site for wildlife and help strengthen habitats across the reserve.\n\nThe Trust has stressed that the work will not increase flood risk to nearby homes. Visitors may encounter temporary path closures or diversions during the project and are being asked to follow on-site signage for safety.\n\nThe restoration forms part of a wider programme of work across Staffordshire aimed at helping nature recover and improving habitats for wildlife across the county.\n\n### Join The Staffordshire Signal on WhatsApp\n\nNever miss a single breaking update, local news story, community event, or deep dive. See everything happening in Staffordshire first, straight to your phone!\n\n\nGet Instant Updates\n\n\n\n####  Enjoyed this story?\n\nThe Staffordshire Signal is a not-for-profit, community-funded publication. Every tip helps keep local journalism free, independent, and focused on the stories that matter across Staffordshire.\n\nEvery contribution supports reporting, photography, and storytelling across the county.",
  "title": "Wildlife at Stafford Wetland Set for Major Summer Boost as Restoration Work Begins at Doxey Marshes",
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