A few weeks ago we cleared more gorse from between the 4th and 5th holes. Degenerate, woody bushes were pulled out from around the trees to create a slightly more open feel to the right side of the 4th. A number of sharp rush plants can be found in this area but these were being severely compromised by the encroachment of gorse. During this process we tried to protect the sharp rush from damage.
Following the clearance work an excavator was used to scrape the brash from the ground to expose the natural seed bank beneath. This helps to accelerate the regeneration process.
Once recovery takes place we expect the area to contain a healthy balance of young gorse plants, sharp rush and open grasslands.
In time we will tackle the rest of the gorse between the 4th and 5th as it is all becoming well past its best.
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