Three staunch volunteers turned up at the Sett Valley car park to meet Vicky the ranger and her boss Matt. After making the short drive to Kinder reservoir we alighted the land rover and made the short but steep climb to the first worksite, the hill side overlooking the reservoir, and affording spectacular views over the moor towards Kinder downfall.
The job was to clear the bracken that threatened to swamp the trees that had been planted three years earlier. We had carried out the same task last year and, as we waded through the chest high bracken, our previous efforts were in obvious evidence; the growth of foliage surrounding the saplings being only half the height of the untouched plants.
After completing the first stage we stopped for a brew before walking ¼ of a mile to another area of planting.
Unfortunately the planting here had been less successful with many of the young trees succumbing to the harsh conditions of this more exposed site.
The weather was changeable varying from heavy drizzle to dry but very humid and sticky, so it was a happy but slightly soggy group that made the return journey to the cars.
Thanks to Vicky and Matt for organising a great workday and providing loads of interesting info on the area and the ongoing conservational aims for the property.
The job was to clear the bracken that threatened to swamp the trees that had been planted three years earlier. We had carried out the same task last year and, as we waded through the chest high bracken, our previous efforts were in obvious evidence; the growth of foliage surrounding the saplings being only half the height of the untouched plants.
After completing the first stage we stopped for a brew before walking ¼ of a mile to another area of planting.
Unfortunately the planting here had been less successful with many of the young trees succumbing to the harsh conditions of this more exposed site.
The weather was changeable varying from heavy drizzle to dry but very humid and sticky, so it was a happy but slightly soggy group that made the return journey to the cars.
Thanks to Vicky and Matt for organising a great workday and providing loads of interesting info on the area and the ongoing conservational aims for the property.
Text by Tim. No photo's this week!
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