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.
The orchid meadow 17 July 2016
Removing trees 17 July 2016
This picture shows what a great difference has been made over the last two years.
Friends of Adel Woods 