Ash, NWT western area manager, explained that the overall strategy for the Reserve was to encourage an increased biodiversity of animals, insects and plants. One approach had been to alter the flow of water from Grimston Warren to the ditch at the side of the neighbouring Pottrow Woods by re-cutting to the original channels that had appeared on ancient maps. Long dormant species, like Water Plantain, have appeared already as have Wagtails, reptiles and other wildlife. Large areas of bracken have been cut for lower growing plants to increase. Ash was thanked for his knowledgeable and enthusiastic description of the area and the work carried out.
