Groundwork South need your help removing the invasive species Floating Pennywort from the River Bulbourne.

Date: Friday 19th April 2024 

Time: 10:30am – 4:00pm

Location: Meet at the Three Horseshoes Car Park (Overflow), 48 Pouchen End Lane Bourne End HP1 2RZ

Details

We will be conducting a survey for the invasive plant species floating pennywort throughout the river Bulbourne, an internationally rare chalk stream. We will be following a mapped route, with a trained rivers officer guiding the way. Floating pennywort, a species originally from South America, can quickly spread throughout waterways, leading to loss of local biodiversity and increased flooding risk. It forms large rafts on the surface of the river, that can also prevent recreational use of waterways. Whilst conducting the survey in the river, we will also be removing what we can of this invasive plant species. This event involves a full day in the river doing practical work, so please wear warm clothes!

For more details of the location and transport, timings what to bring, preparation and sign up, please register on eventbrite here. Help us keep our rivers thriving and free from this troublesome plant. See you there!