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Tree Maintenance Work 2024
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UPDATE 25 February 2025
Contractors are currently working on intermittent shrub clearance on the towpath.
What you might see
You will see our contractors, on the towpath between Clayhithe and Baits Bite Lock maintaining our trees this Autumn/Winter.
What they are doing and why:
They will be removing a very small amount of trees that need managing to prevent the risk of a tree or large branches falling across the towpath or the river. The vast majority of their activity will involve pollarding trees, the branches of which will be laid behind, and off the towpath area. Pollarded trees sprout new, vigorous growth relatively quickly. This soon improves the aesthetic appearance of the managed trees.
How are we supporting wildlife and the environment
Whilst our priority is to protect people, we also wish to protect the environment. Our work only occurs at suitable times during the year to avoid any disruption to nesting birds.
The pollarded branches are laid horizontally in stacks, where possible, in a technique called ‘dead hedging.’ This encourages the life cycle of hundreds of invertebrates which in turn supports other wildlife and the wider eco system.
For any enquiries please contact info@camconservators.org.uk
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