Woody Berms have been put in the stream South of the stone bridge using coppiced hazel. They will create variability in the flow, trapping sediment but also scouring the bed of the stream. These actions should help to increase marginal vegetation and improve the habitats and provide shelter for all sorts of animals living in the water.

The Leaky Dams are to the North of the stone bridge and are designed to slow the flow of the stream, especially after heavy rain, to allow more water to collect and seep into the wetland. This means that the wetland area will not dry out as much as it did which will help to improve that marshy habitat for plants like the marsh marigold and willowherb. Dragonflies, damselflies and moths will benefit. Some of the birds that used to feed here like the snipe and water rail may return.

I am very much hoping that if you are reading this notice you may already be familiar with the lovely Leap Valley and have noticed how well the volunteer group look after it.

Due to the demographic changing, due to an ageing group and relocation of an important member we are looking for new members to join our small work party.

We currently work on a Monday morning but this may need to change to weekends if this suits you better.

If you think you would be interested in finding out more please use the contacts page on the website.