Hudson Fen 02.11.26.
Volunteers concentrated on clearing a glade Hudson Fen dominated by coarse grasses. Amongst the grass were multiple plants including Lesser Knapweed and Wild Mint which also required cutting.
Brush cutters, who had arrived early, started cutting and by the end of the session, they had cut most of the area of grass, Lesser Knapweed and Wild Mint. The cut vegetation was raked, piled onto tarpaulins then these were dragged to one side to form habitat piles, possibly for reptiles. That part of this area nearest to the woodland and furthest away from the path was left uncut to provide food and shelter for insects, small birds and small mammals.
Neville thanked the team for their efforts.
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