Monthly Archives: September 2018

Sunday 16th September 2018: Adel Moor and litter picking

Unfortunately, your correspondent could not be at this event, because he was on holiday in Scotland!

However,  his deputy correspondents report that there was a turn out of about 8 people.

Three litter picked, led by our indomitable Judith.

Four friends helped Steve Joul on Adel Moor.  Steve and Jen cut oaks and treated tree stumps.  Others dug up brambles, pulled bracken and dug up seedlings.

13-08-18-P1040676

Adel Moor: 18 August 2013

Saturday, 1st September 2018: the orchid meadow

Steve Joul and a volunteer from his Friday group, Mick, spent the day mowing the orchid meadow.  Steve will be working with a corporate group next week to clear away the clippings.

The orchid meadow is home to a wonderful population of common spotted orchids but we were in danger of losing it due to the invasion of trees,  brambles and Himalayan Balsam.  Over the last three years, Steve, corporate groups, and FOAW have done a lot to clear the invading plant life and preserve this precious little gem.

16-07-16-P1080476

The orchid meadow 17 July 2016

16-07-16-P1080477

Removing trees 17 July 2016

This picture shows what a great difference has been made over the last two years.