Improved Ponds access

Last year we were lucky enough to get hold of a lot of second hand board walk sections, and thanks to a small grant we have now had some of this installed around the main Pond towards the South-Eastern end of the reserve. It is hoped that this will provide easier access to observe the abundant activity that ponds support. Educational pond-dipping should also be much easier, as the boardwalk gives a clean, stable edge to work from.

Looking North-West from the ponds, back towards Pilley Bridge:

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Looking South-East, into the as-yet untamed areas beyond the ponds:
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The observant may notice that considerable pruning happened during the work party just one day after these pictures were taken!