The Great Balsam Bash – Part 1

Our monthly gathering for volunteers who want to help us maintain HBUF.

Given the high temperatures expected we’ve moved the start time a bit earlier to avoid the worst of it. Sue & Andy will be there for 9am.

If you want to still come along at 10 then that’s fine, there will still be plenty of balsam to get rid of! We’ll keep going while people are happy to do so, with a cut-off at 12.

Last year we cleared the Himalayan Balsam along the section of the Hreod Burna that runs through HBUF. It’s an invasive species that has taken up space usually occupied by native plants.

The work we did last year has made a big difference… there’s a lot less this year but we still have work to do!

This year we are teaming up with the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust to make sure it is removed along the entire length of the Burna.

This is the first of two sessions to clear the Balsam from our section of the Burna.

We’ll meet at the container at the top of the picnic field at 9am. We’ll be working west from the Cricklade Road end if you arrive later, just follow the stream 🙂

Wellies recommended, waders a distinct advantage!