Terry's photos
This week we returned to the Merstone Stream, Blackwater,
last visited a month ago, to continue with the battle against Himalayan Balsam.
There were significant patches of HB on
the banks of the stream to the north of the cycle path. Fortunately, the stream had dried out
(although still muddy) and we were able to cross it relatively easily. A couple of the team donned waders and
broached the stream to the south of the cycle path to work along the
banks. As we worked, we collected the flower
and seed heads as the seed pods are ripening and will shortly be exploding. Some seed pods have, of course, already
spread their seed, but we will have reduced the seed bank. By the end of the session there was a
noticeable difference to the amount of HB visible from the cycle path. A great effort – well done all!
Thanks to Terry for the photos.
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