Hay making
As the meadow cutting and reed topping is finished across our reserves, the wardens have been busy making hay - which is given to local farmers. Because of the rainy summer, there's been a lot more growth and lots of soft spots for our tractors to get stuck!
By shortening the tall vegetation at reserves such as Carlton Marshes and Hopton Fen, the species-rich meadows and botanical marshes are in optimal condition for fresh regrowth next year.