Nature Restoration
Restoring Furnace Brook for wildlife and wellbeing
In summer 2024, a severe pollution incident devastated Furnace Brook lake. While ongoing legal proceedings prevent us from identifying those responsible, one thing is clear: the pollution must be stopped, and accountability must be established. Without halting the source, any restoration efforts risk being undermined
Beyond the boundaries of Furnace Brook
The impact extends far beyond our lake. Furnace Brook's watercourse flows directly into local wildlife reserves and the ecologically sensitive Pevensey Levels. We're working closely with a number of statutory bodies & environmental organisations to eliminate the pollution and protect these vital habitats.
Furnace Brook represents countless polluted waterways across the UK and beyond. The research and solutions we develop here carry significance for environmental restoration efforts everywhere
Our restoration approach
Since June 2025, we've conducted regular independent laboratory testing of soil and water samples from eight locations across the site, analysing a comprehensive range of parameters. This data is guiding our remediation strategy, which considers both passive and active solutions:
Aeration units and dredging for immediate intervention
Floating wetlands and organic planting for sustainable, holistic recovery
The reality is stark: with pollution ongoing, repairing the damage and restoring a healthy ecosystem will require years of dedicated, challenging work.
An urgent appeal for support
The 2024 pollution incident forced us to close the lake to fishing, eliminating 75% of our operational income through no fault of our own. The need for funding is critically urgent.
We're seeking a corporate partner or philanthropist to champion this vital restoration work. If you're interested in making a real difference to our waterways and wildlife, please get in touch: [CONTACT DETAILS]
Or simply donate whatever you can afford – every penny will help us to help our environment.
Looking for technical details? We're currently finalising a comprehensive scientific document that explores our remediation methodology, testing protocols, and restoration strategies in greater depth. This resource will be available for download here soon.