Formby 10 July 2011

I had to delegate leading the task at Formby this week due to circumstances beyond my control - thanks to Pip for most of the text and photos

Nine volunteers from MNTV spent a sunny day on the beach at Formby, working alongside volunteers from Merseyside. The Maram grass on the sand dunes has been eroded by the passage of so many feet on the way to the beach. This allows the sand to blow around and move inland, overwhelming the existing vegetation and bridle ways. To reverse this process of erosion, the wardens at Formby (with our help) are digging donated dead Christmas trees into the sand. The trees hold the dunes together and allow the grass to re-establish itself.
The day finished with a paddle in the sea, though no-one was brave enough to swim this year.