Today the Environment Trust returned to Clitherow's Island in between the River Brent and the Grand Union Canal. Our task today was to remove invasive evergreen oak, and to improve the nature trail.
Volunteers get to work opening up views along the canal.
This will provide improved visibility for walkers and discourage rough sleepers.
The footpath is now clearly defined and 'open for business'.
In-channel work was not possible because of the high water level.
The Brent is functioning normally now that the rubbish island is history.
Thankfully, Thames Water and the Environment Agency appear to have got to grips with the sewage pollution problem.
No longer is cloudy sewage seeping into the river from this pipe.
Jelly ear fungus (Auricularia auricula-judae) grows on dead sycamore.
Brick tuft fungus (Hypholoma sublateritium).
Giant hogweed is beginning to appear.
Who would have thought white water canoeing was possible on the River Brent?
Boston Manor House is nearby.
Along with the magnificent cedar tree planted in the 18th century.
The colours look autumnal, but it's just the light from the setting sun.
A big problem at Clitherow's Island is the presence of rough sleepers. We're working with the council to try and resolve this situation in an amicable way.
This must be more than a year's-worth of takeaway boxes, just off the nature trail.
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