Last Friday, we intended to mow the long grass of the verge using a power scythe provided by Cheshire Wildlife Trust.
Unfortunately, on the day, the machine was out of action, so we resorted to using a battery-powered brush cutter instead. Although it produced a good, close cut, progress was slow, and the battery soon ran out, so we were unable to finish the task.
Our volunteers eagerly raked up the cut grass and scattered it on the opposite side of Ladies Mile, beneath the trees. They also tried their hand at making hay bales, using a wooden contraption brought along by Cheshire Wildlife Trust.
As we worked, we spotted numerous moths flying out of the grass as it was cut, highlighting its value as a habitat for insects.
We plan to continue this work at our next session on Friday, 19th September, but with the power scythe. Thank you to everyone who helped, and we look forward to seeing you again next time!
The Ladies Mile verge lies on the Knutsford Bee Trail, and it is being managed as a wildflower meadow. To nurture its development, it will be mown once a year at the beginning of September, and the cuttings will be removed.
