Interesting posts on Bury St Edmunds rivers, wildlife and water meadows
The Cam and Ely Ouse (CamEO) Catchment Partnership is hosting a non-native invasive species workshop on August 22nd that will bring partners together to discuss the primary species of concern and… Continue reading CamEO Invasive Non-Native Species Workshop, August 22nd
Most walks along the Lark valley in Bury are now rewarded with a sighting of a little egret in, or close to, the water, brilliant white. The RSPB says the… Continue reading Little egret
On March 19th teams from Bury Water Meadows Group (BWMG) and the River Lark Catchment Partnership (RLCP) undertook a range of restoration and litter picking activities. Five different work parties went in… Continue reading River restoration & litter pick 19th March – report
Wednesday 1st March, meeting in the Crankles 9.30am to 12 noon We have a number of elms to plant in No Mans Meadow and along the Lark banks. These are… Continue reading Tree planting in the Water Meadows
Why are wetlands important to our ecosystem? A wetland can be areas of marsh, fen, peatland or water, whether natural or artificial, permanent or temporary, with water that is static… Continue reading Importance of UK Wetlands
What is a water meadow? The Rivers Trust explains it well.... http://www.theriverstrust.org/newsletter/winter_06/issue_10/newsletter.html Water meadows are quite distinct from other forms of wet grassland. Engineered topography, weirs, channels, sluices and sloping… Continue reading Why Water Meadows Are Important
Why are Chalk Streams Important? Did you know that the River Lark and the River Linnet are chalk streams under threat unless we make sure they are protected? Chalk streams… Continue reading Protecting Britain’s Chalk Streams
Walking is Great Exercise! As the weather improves many of us feel more inclined to get out into the fresh air- walking is so much better without six layers of… Continue reading Walking is Good for You!
Local Plan Success! There is now a new Local Plan for Bury St Edmunds and the surrounding St Edmundsbury area intended to run from 2014-2031. Following the Public Examination earlier… Continue reading Final Local Plan for Bury ensures that any change to Leg of Mutton is for informal recreation only!
MEMBERSHIP Membership for 2015 is now available at £5 per person. We also offer a family membership for everyone at the same address of £10. We want to build a… Continue reading Join Bury Water Meadows Group
