Trimley Reserve

The Suffolk Wildlife Trust reserves site managers enjoyed a ‘Team Day’ out on Trimley marshes. The task was to coppice all the sallows growing around the perimeter of the reservoir as quick as possible – we blitzed the job. All the cut branches were pushed into the reservoir to improve the habitat for birds and also as refugia for fish; by midsummer the new growth will be supporting a variety of insects for breeding birds such as Reed Warblers.

FIFTEEN chainsaws were all going at once; surely this must be a record. Also, probably, another record was set as everyone got wet due to the sallows being in deep water.

Dorothy and Jane had to help out with bow saws and Dorothy (Team Leader) doubled up as our nurse for the day.

Thanks everyone, my Trimley volunteers will appreciate that this winter job has been completed.