Rivers that flow into cities like Middlesbrough and Sunderland have much more water in them. Tourism at Kielder has created new jobs and generated incomes. People visit the reservoir for water sports and for the beautiful scenery that has been created around the lake.
Disadvantages The breeding patterns of fish have been disrupted through the dam blocking the river. Also, fewer pebbles travel downstream, which impacts on habitats. Each year the Forestry Commission harvests around half a million cubic metres of timber with the wood being used for many applications:. There are around people employed both directly and indirectly in timber harvesting and so the forest plays a vital role in the economy of the north east of England. The water surface area of Kielder Water is about ha - this represents the same size of area which is replanted with trees each and every year.
Kielder Forest is managed sustainably and is a valuable home and sanctuary for many species of flora and fauna, including deer, squirrels birds of prey, border mires with peat bog plant species. The forest thrives as a truly outstanding example of modern forests. Examples of these are volunteering opportunities. Monthly volunteering opportunities to work with the ranger team are offered as well as Osprey Watch volunteering May- August and all year round mountain bike trailbuilding opportunities working with the Forestry Commission and also local Mountain Bike Trailbuilding volunteer crew Kielder Trail Reavers.
For more information about these opportunities please email Enquiries. Kielder Reservoir Facts. Constructed - Length - about 7 miles. Area - 10 sq kilometres. Capacity - million cubic metres. Position: 1m east of Kielder or 1m west of Falstone, Northumberland.
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