CROWS have again been contacted to cut back specific sections of the Pennine Bridleway.
Today, David and Kasher cut back the Pennine Bridleway on Blackshaw 094 at Sand Bed. This section is one of the easier ones we are contracted to work on, so it was an ideal task for a 'poor weather forecast' day.
Now that this cut back has been done, it will give an opportunity for local litter pickers to clear away debris from this path. We also cut down lots of the Himalayan Balsam. In the next week or so the remaining plants could easily be cleared before they have had time to set seed.
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| The Pennine Bridleway at Sand Bed (Blackshaw BW 094) |
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| Before cutting back. |
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| After cutting back (1). |
Funding for today's task has come from Lancashire County Council. Many thanks to the Pennine Bridleway team for their support of CROWS and our interest in keeping paths open for all users.



