On Tuesday 7th January I headed out with TCV's Biodiversity Action Team in East London to tackle bramble at Walthamstow Marsh Nature Reserve. Although I've been involved with TCV for two years now, this was my first trip out with this particular project, and my first visit to Walthamstow Marsh. The marsh forms part of the Lee Valley Regional Park, and lying within Greater London it is a valuable space for recreation as well as for wildlife.
In spite of heavy rainfall, we made good progress with the task of cutting back bramble, and the sun made an appearance in the afternoon. Interestingly, we were working at the site of the first all-British powered flight, by Alliott Verdon Roe (founder of the Avro company) over the marsh. We were also close to the River Lea, with views of passing boats. It was great to see a new site and learn a little about its history, and the work to control bramble on the marsh should benefit a range of wildlife (which at Walthamstow Marsh includes Water Vole, Reed Warbler and Creeping Marshwort).
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| Walthamstow Marsh, with plenty of water in the ditches that run across the site. The River Lea and boats can be glimpsed in the background, and beyond it the urban landscape of London intrudes. |
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Take a look at the next post in the series, which talks about my volunteer work with the Barnet Green Gym!
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