West Hallam Parish Council
Local Information - Friends of Straw’s Bridge
Friends of Straw’s Bridge
The Friends of Straw's Bridge group was formed in 2010. It is a group of people who take an interest in promoting, developing and improving the site for both visitors and wildlife. We hold regular meetings and organise activities and events at Straw's Bridge throughout the year.
For more information please visit their web site at
www.friendsofstrawsbridge.btck.co.uk
For more information please visit their web site at
www.friendsofstrawsbridge.btck.co.uk
Work to Straw’s Bridge - March 2012
Please bear with us for the next few weeks while improvement works are undertaken to the site. This will cause some disruption to the footpaths and car park.
The banks have been cleared of tired shrubbery. They will be reseeded and some new planting will be installed.
The banks are gradually being eroded. Work is being undertaken to slow the progress of this and provide a more attractive edging to the water.
Marginal plants have been planted on the far side of the lake. They will provide extra cover for the wildlife and help to slow the erosion of the banks.
The barley straw floating in the centre of the lake will help to reduce the level of blue algae in the water. This algae is harmful to animals and humans and in recent years has been a problem in summer.
Further information can be obtained from 0115 907 2244 Ext.3889
Please bear with us for the next few weeks while improvement works are undertaken to the site. This will cause some disruption to the footpaths and car park.
The banks have been cleared of tired shrubbery. They will be reseeded and some new planting will be installed.
The banks are gradually being eroded. Work is being undertaken to slow the progress of this and provide a more attractive edging to the water.
Marginal plants have been planted on the far side of the lake. They will provide extra cover for the wildlife and help to slow the erosion of the banks.
The barley straw floating in the centre of the lake will help to reduce the level of blue algae in the water. This algae is harmful to animals and humans and in recent years has been a problem in summer.
Further information can be obtained from 0115 907 2244 Ext.3889