GVCG volunteers met at Salters Sanctuary.. John said the tasks were to litter pick, but be aware of patches of animal faeces, to cut back the brambles and branches overhanging the paths and to widen the paths of encroaching nettles and grass. There were also patches of both Thistle and Golden Rod, an invasive garden species, which had to be hand pulled to remove them completely. There was concern over the spread of Horse Radish plants but beyond continually cutting back to stop seeding, there seemed to be no long term answer.. Taking advantage of the vigorous growth of all the plants were two species of animal. These were muntjacs and most surprisingly a guinea pig. Volunteers pleased to see that there was considerably less litter this week, although the local scout group does litter pick monthly.
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