Well done to those hardy volunteers who were out yesterday at Chorlton Water Park, to continue last month’s task of the maintenance of willow groynes at the edge of the lake! These groynes are important in protecting the lake’s banks from erosion and providing a wildlife habitat. Despite the day getting gradually colder and wetter, with sleet for some of the time, a fair length of groyne was worked on. After a brief lunch break the weather had turned pretty atrocious so there was a sprint finish to tidy up, keep warm and complete the last section! A good effort by all.
The overgrown willow before work
Cutting the willow
Weaving cut willow in to form the new groynes
Clearing and sorting the cut willow
Weaving cut willow in to form the new groynes
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