Meadow Mead

For some time the large clumps growing on the river bank off Meadow Mead have been seemingly inaccessible from the river bed or the river bank. However with determination and a couple of saws to cut through the blackthorn bushes we were able to get access and completely clear that area. We also cleared a path along the river bank to make access easier in future years.

These photos show the cleared areas which were previously covered in large balsam.

There was a similar nearly inaccessible clump on the community orchard side of the river which can be seen in the background of the following picture and which we also cleared.

To finish off, we cleared all the balsam growing along the top of the river bank off Meadow Mead between Parsonage Bridge and Church Road.

A very satisfying morning's work!