Himalayan Balsam bashed!
After several years of annual bashing, the dominance of the invasive Himalayan Balsam along the banks of the upper reaches of the River Cam has been greatly reduced. Using punts to access the river banks, volunteers help pull up the plants before they disperse their seeds.
New Orchid for Barnwell
Over 100 Orchids were recorded at Barnwell East today (25th June) including a new species for the reserve, Pyramidal Orchid. 67 Bee Orchids were recorded and 28 Common Spotted Orchids, the highest numbers ever. Two other species, Twayblade and Southern Marsh Orchid, have been recorded but flowered earlier in the year.
Barnwell winter work
Thanks to help from our team of volunteers we have laid another section of hedge and cleared and extensive area of scrub. It is hoped that the site will be grazed again this year after the success of last years grazing which saw only one Michaelmas Daisy flower! This garden escape threatens to outcompete the more favourable chalk plants such as the Bee Orchid. See how its changed.
Paradise tree works
The tree works at Paradise are now completed. Management of selected trees has been carried out to reduce shading of the back ditch and to reduce encroachment of scrub in to the Marsh. The last of the Maiden White Willows alongside the river has been pollarded, with lengths of timber left on site for the Musk bettle who's larvae burrows in to the stems. See the pictures
Historic pond opened up
The ash pond at Byron's Pool has been opened up and cleared out to benefit amphibians and reptiles. This historic pond was being swamped by Great Pond Sedge and shaded by thick bramble. See the change
Byron's Tree work pictures
See the latest pictures of the ongoing tree works which will be completed on the 22nd January. The proposed routing of a new fish pass and works to the amphibian ponds will require the felling of selected trees. This represents phase 2 of the SW Cambridge Access and Habitats project. Please follow on site notices.
Tree works-Byron's Pool
Tree works will be carried out on site from the 18/1/10 for a period of two weeks. The proposed routing of a new fish pass and works to the amphibian ponds will require the felling of selected trees. This represents phase 2 of the SW Cambridge Access and Habitats project. Please follow on site notices.
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Proposed tree works- Barnwell LNR's
Tree works are proposed to reduce the scrub encroachment of importance grassland habitats. Public consultation on these proposals is now closed and there were no objections.
Proposed Tree works-Paradise LNR's
Tree works are proposed to reduce shading and encroachment of scrub of important wetland habitats. Public consultation on these proposals is now closed and there were no objections.
Proposed Tree works-Byron's Pool
The proposed routing of a new fish pass and works to the amphibian ponds will require the felling of selected trees at Byron's Pool LNR this winter. This represents phase 2 of the SW Cambridge Access and Habitats project. Consultation on these proposals has now closed.
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