Charlie Bell

Defra's latest 'Love Your River' blog has been written by Hertfordshire Living Rivers Officer Charlie Bell.

The blog discusses the challenges and successes of the Beane and Mimram Catchment Partnership.

Richard Benyon by the Mimram

He was speaking during the launch of the Government's Catchment Based Approach at Welwyn yesterday, which was hosted by Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust and the Environment Agency.

Singlers Marsh

On Monday morning (3rd June 2013) Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust & the Environment Agency will be hosting a visit by Richard Benyon, Natural Environment & Fisheries Minister.

Singlers Marsh

We're delighted to announce that the national rollout of the Catchment Based Approach will be launched from Singler's Marsh, in the Mimram catchment.

The date of the rollout will be confirmed shortly when Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust & the Environment Agency will be hosting a visit by Richard Benyon, Natural Environment & Fisheries Minister.

Water Buffalo

It was a momentous day as the buffalo arrived at Thorley to play their part in the restoration of the site.

Himalayan balsam flower

The invasive species Himalayan Balsam causes huge problems for our rivers.  Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust are planning several working parties this summer to pull Himlayan Balsam from key locations within the catchments.

Himalayan balsam flower

The invasive species Himalayan Balsam causes huge problems for our rivers.  Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust are planning several working parties this summer to pull Himlayan Balsam from key locations within the catchments.

Dragonfly sculpture

The wooden sculptures depict some of the wildlife that can be seen around the reserve and on the adjacent Stort Navigation.

The barn owl, dragonfly, water vole, woodpecker and otter seat were all commissioned by Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust, who own Thorley Wash, and were carved by local artist Dan Cordell

Tree work at Singlers Marsh

Another project on the Catchment Plan is now green!

Contractors started work this morning on Mimram project 19, 'Windows of Vision' at Singlers Marsh, Welwyn. 

AG Treecare Ltd have started clearing overshading scrub from alongside the B656 Codicote Road, to allow more light to reach the river.  They will also pollard some of the very large trees on the marsh side of the river.

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