Have been contacting the various landowners on whose land I need to collect a sample. All were happy for me to obtain a sample (even if they were surprised by such an odd request!) and it was wonderful to talk to people who know so much about the landscape.
Installed 8 sediment samplers in the River Skell tributaries from Dallowgill Moor to Fountains Abbey. These now need to be left for 2-3 weeks when hopefully there will be some sizeable rainfall events which will allow a swollen river to carry a large amount of sediment! However whilst I am desperate for rain, my friends at uni are desperate for a hot summer to wear shorts and t-shirts!
Met with Marian Wilby – the Head of the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty for Nidderdale - who informed me about the work and research which had been conducted in the River Skell over the years such as the Ripon (Multi-Objective Project).
Just completed a walk of the River Skell catchment from its source on Dallowgill Moor to Fountains and Studley in order to actually experience the area which I am studying.
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