The Trym Valley Open Space Consultation is now open! With a brand new planting plan to create a mosaic of different habitats, we are set to transform the open space between Doncaster Road and Shetland Road into a stunning wildlife corridor. If you’d like to comment on the plan and/or get involved in planting trees, …
SusWoT has organised 5 consecutive nights of clearing Himalayan Balsam from the banks of the Trym. Three nights in and more than 20 volunteers have pulled out a huge number of plants from the Blaise Estate. Still plenty left though. Himalayan Balsam is an invasive species, spreading rapidly around riverbanks and smothering other vegetation. The …
Southmead’s new sustainability group led their first venture in the Trymside open space (between Doncaster Rd and Shetland Rd) to remove the Himalayan Balsam and litter pick. SusWoT members came along to support, providing experience, equipment and trained leaders. One of the highlights of the afternoon was when Max from SusWoT revealed some of the …
