Work Party, 17th February, 2018. New priority task.

Hello again everyone,

Saturday

Generally dry with bright or sunny intervals, a mostly moderate west to southwest wind and temperatures reaching about 8°C again.

so looking good so far for the work party, although I've been deceived this way before! 

This is just to let you know that following a visit to the Reserve today by Tricia, the Reserves Officer, the priority task for Saturday has changed. Some of you may be aware that we finally have a new Management Plan for the reserve for the next  3 years or so. One of the jobs needed is some management of the reed bed by the dam. With the nesting season on the horizon, Tricia has suggested that we crack on with this tomorrow. I hasten to add that we shall not be digging out the reeds, a task which might have filled a few hearts with dread! We shall be cutting a few to ground level though and making a channel across the front of the bed to improve water flow. This will take 4 volunteers and grubbing out the vegetation is best done with a sickle. If you have one please bring it along or do consider letting us borrow it. Otherwise shears and loppers might do the job. Safety glasses/ goggles are advisable for this task. We do have a few pairs but if you can bring your own, please do. Wellies best footware for this job. 

The rest of the group will be doing as previously advised, so something for everyone. 

A lot happened at the Reserve this morning, come along and see if you can spot the difference! 

Hope to see you there and many thanks in anticipation.