Enhancing Yeading Brook Meadows

Volunteers have been working on the site for the last 15-20 years. However, due to a
decline in age, ability and numbers, the condition of the site is declining. To rectify this,
contractors will clear 2.5ha of species poor scrub and follow up any regrowth in summer
with a selective broadleaved herbicide, eradicating invasive scrub species and enabling
less competitive herbs and grasses to grow, restoring biodiversity. Volunteers and
contractors will undertake a programme of meadow cuts and hedgerow management
works to ensure that existing areas of neutral grassland are managed to a high standard
and the hedgerows do not encroach onto it. A few small scrapes will be undertaken in
the wetter parts of the meadow to create areas for wading birds to utilise and create
small wet pools in the damp grassland. To guide and evaluate success, we will
undertake a phase 1+ survey across all sites to give us accurate baseline data, ensuring
appropriate monitoring and future site management.