A floating reedbed has been launched on Heronry Pond in Wanstead Park, on the East London-side of Epping Forest, to create additional habitat for wildlife and help improve water quality.

The launch of the 160-square-metre floating reedbed is part of a £100,000 project to improve overall water quality in the 44,500-square-metre pond.

Environmental charity Thames21 is working closely with The Rivers Trust and the City of London Corporation, which manages Epping Forest as a registered charity, on the project. The project is funded by soft drinks manufacturer Britvic.