River survey and balsam removal on the River Alyn

Llay cub scouts, scout leaders and parents recently undertook with Keep Wales Tidy a river survey and Himalayan Balsam pull along the  River Alyn near Wrexham – The day was a great success with over 10 species of aquatic invertebrates identified and 50 meters of riverbank cleared of Himalayan Balsam – Normally at this time of year it would be too late to pull Himalayan Balsam as the object of the exercise is to remove the invasive plant before it seeds. The wet summer we have experienced in this part of the world however has meant that the plant is relatively late flowering and so can be “pulled” before it sets seed. Great work - Many thanks to all involved!

Work carries on despite the summer of rain!!

It’s been a busy time here in Wrexham over the past few weeks (despite the rain!). I’ve been working on some high profile community cleanups across the county involving community groups, schools and fishing clubs – Many thanks to all involved – Collectively over the last few weeks communities have removed over a tonne of litter, debris and flytipped material from the streets, parks and footpaths of Wrexham – Some more great community work to follow over the next few weeks

Ysgol Heulfan, Gwersyllt Wrexham - Pupils and staff removed  

12 bags of litter from Gwersyllt!

Coedpoeth Community Litter Pick - Many thanks to all involved

Residents in Bryn Offa, Wrexham cutting back some overgrown hedgerows - Besides

vegetation cutback nearly a tonne of litter and flytipped material were removed on the day