Willow and alder Clearance at Cowdray Marsh

An activity with North Essex Biodiversity Action Team (Midweek)

Activity date: Thursday 9th October 2025

Start time: 10:15
Finish time: 0:00

Activity description

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Activity location

Cowdray Marsh, Meander Mews CO1 1QH, CO1 1QH

Site description

This small area of land was originally a rush pasture, which has undergone a radical change in recent years. It was largely stripped of topsoil but has since recovered to form a damp marshland and wet woodland mosaic. Currently there is an abundance of willow and alder saplings growing at the site that are in need of removal. Cutting and clearing these trees should allow soft rush and other wetland plants to flourish. It is hoped that by maintaining the site as a wetland area it will allow amphibians and freshwater invertebrates to re-colonise the vicinity.

Contact

Michael

Telephone: 07764655682
Email: essex@tcv.org.uk
Website: https://www.tcv.org.uk/essex

Please bring

• packed lunch
• suitable outdoor clothes
• suitable outdoor footwear

Site Facilities

• Nearest Toilets - Leisure World or Waitrose, 5-10 minute walk

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