Tuesday 24 December 2019

Habitat Maintenance: Baltrasna Section 7

Townland: Baltrasna
Location: east of Baltrasna Bridge from the the first bug hotel to the small bridge at Clongawny
Species: Green-veined White, Large White, Small White, Meadow Brown, Orange-tip, Ringlet

Tasks:
1. Clear canal bank of tree growth. This will be done by Waterways Ireland.
2. Clear grassland of tree growth and shrubs. Willow is particularly fast growing and blocks out light for flowers. We can do this.



 


 Details:
Cut bramble, ivy, willow and ash growing between the canal and the stream. Be aware that there are young trees that we have planted in recent years (if in doubt, don't cut). Please also look out for bird boxes that we have placed in trees along the path.

Equipment: Long-handled shears, pruning saw, work gloves, goggles


Thursday 5 December 2019

Habitat Maintenance: Baltrasna Section 6

Townland: Baltrasna
Location: east of Baltrasna Bridge from the bridge to the end of the line of trees immediately before the first bug hotel.
Species: Green-veined White, Large White, Small White, Meadow Brown, Orange-tip, Ringlet, Small Tortoiseshell, Speckled Wood

Tasks:
1. Clear canal bank of tree growth. This will be done by Waterways Ireland.
2. Clear woodside bank of tree growth, shrubs and bracken. We can do this.

 

Details:
Cut bramble, dog rose, ivy and any small trees growing between the path and the wood verge.
Snap back bracken stems; trample areas of bracken.


Equipment: Long-handled shears, pruning saw, work gloves