For last Saturday's workparty we once again returned to Blairbeich Bog. We constructed additional 14 dams, which means we have now blocked off the 26 small ditches in the Northern part of the SSSI - a great step forward to improving this bog.
Albeit a rather bleak and wet forecast we stayed dry for most of the day. Much of the work again included carrying the materials to the marked dam locations. With great team spirit and plenty of banter the task was soon accomplished.
Albeit a rather bleak and wet forecast we stayed dry for most of the day. Much of the work again included carrying the materials to the marked dam locations. With great team spirit and plenty of banter the task was soon accomplished.
There was time left to clear and remove a substantial section of pine saplings and small pine trees around the Northern woodland fringes. Also, always in search for wildlife on the bog, someone spotted this tiny little baby newt, which was lovely to see.
Thank you to everyone who took part, it's great that we have now completed the damming section in the Northern part of the bog. There is still work left for us at Blairbeich and we look forward to return soon.
In the meantime our next workparty will take place on 22nd November at Easter Drumclair Bog in Limerigg Forest....maybe see you there...
In the meantime our next workparty will take place on 22nd November at Easter Drumclair Bog in Limerigg Forest....maybe see you there...