It’s that time of year again: time for tackling invasive Himalayan balsam! Yesterday we were out with Cheshire Wildlife Trust volunteers at the Sinderland Green site they manage (actually a National Trust site) to help with the continued battle against the invader. Good progress has been made at this last site in recent years, so parts of the woodland are pleasingly free of balsam – all being well it can continue to be pushed back further each year.
Himalayan balsam stalks
Volunteer and stand of Himalayan balsam
Volunteers clearing Himalayan balsam
Patch of Himalayan balsam before clearing
Patch of Himalayan balsam after clearing
Cleared Himalayan balsam
Unexpected bird’s nest
Cheerful volunteers after work well done!
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