- Kings Worthy, Footpath 501 - Sunday 15 November 2009
On a sunny Sunday afternoon, some thirteen work volunteers met up to continue on clearing the ‘lost’ platform at Worthy Down Halt, carrying on from where they had left off earlier in the year.
Trees and scrub are steadily being removed, not only to help preserve the platform from irreparable damage but also to restore it to look something like a platform!
It is a hoped that the platform can enhanced by creating a wildflower bed, thereby encouraging more biodiversity to the area.
 A lot more scrub was cleared and a few of the bigger trees were removed several of which were leaning precariously. Saplings and roots grown up since the last visit were also pulled.
Only the largest tree and a couple of aesthetically placed trees remained. Later in the winter a strimmer will be used to cut back grass etc.
A good portion of the platform is now exposed – however, a little more still needs to be done, although it has been agreed that a good length should be left at each end to deter access by motor cycles, etc.
For more information on the work of the Worthy Conservation Volunteers or to get involved on their next task on Sunday 20 December.
See their website www.worthysconservationvolunteers.org.uk or call Nick on 01962 884870
Email: enquiries@worthysconservationvolunteers.org.uk |
