Fri 26th June 09 : Area of previously cut Bracken
which grasses have now been able to colonise.
Picture shows removing the young Bracken.
Our first trip of the season to the Baildon Moor site. We were pleasantly surprised that the area we have been cutting has shown a good recovery with a range of plants now recolonising. We worked in three areas, the oldest area required the young bracken to be removed, a previously cut area required thorough raking to remove the thick layers of decomposing matter, and an area which we have only cut once previously was recut.
The work was very physical and we where able to practice our traditional skills of scything and raking. The conditions were hot with a high pollen count that was a problem to hay fever sufferers. Today there were 10 volunteers.
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