Total Page-views


Blog Archive

IoW GG links

To look at the Isle of Wight Green Gym web page (contains details of sessions etc) please use the following link :- www.iwgreengym.org.uk.

The link to Twitter is https://twitter.com/iwgreengym

If you would like to leave us any comments then please use this link iwgreengym@gmail.com

Wednesday, 19 February 2025

Wednesday 19th February 2025 - Merstone Stream, Blackwater GG #1018

 Terry's photos










This week we were at a venue normally visited in the summer – the Merstone Stream in Blackwater.  This is a prime site for Himalayan Balsam and our work today was to aid our efforts in the summer.  We worked along the banks of the stream cutting back brambles and this will enable access to the HB later in the year.  Three of our team braved the stream itself (one discovering his wellies weren’t quite as waterproof as expected!)  and cut the brambles growing at water level and arching over the stream.  All cut material was piled on the verge of the cycle track where there was more space and it will eventually break down.  Finally, the cycle track was swept clear of any debris.

Thanks to Terry for the photos and to Trevor for the cakes.


No comments: