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Willow Invasion Threatens Vital Wetland Reserve
29 Apr
Summary
- Willow plants are dangerously drying out Muxton Marsh fen.
- Council and Severn Trent invested £39,000 to protect the marsh.
- Machinery with wide tracks will minimize damage to grasslands.
Telford and Wrekin Council is intensifying efforts to combat an invasive willow plant species at Muxton Marsh.
These aggressive plants are drying out the marshland, posing a significant threat to its unique fen habitat. This Site of Special Scientific Interest, located within Granville Local Nature Reserve, has been a protected area since 1987.
The council has already allocated £39,000 towards combating the willow invasion. This total includes a £9,000 contribution from water company Severn Trent.
Severn Trent has further committed £10,000 to sustain the conservation work over the next five years. This ongoing project aims to preserve the marsh's valuable wildlife habitats.
Conservationists will deploy machinery equipped with wide tracks. This approach is designed to minimize any potential damage to the delicate wildflower grassland and marshy fen during the work.
