Balsam Bashing Bonanza in Bramhall

6 Goodgymers helped their local community in Stockport
Jonny Colclough
Hazel Molleda
Laura Boldison
Jamie Emerson
Ben Foster
Hannah West
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Stockport

Tuesday 5th August

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Ben Foster
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Hannah West
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Tonight, six dedicated GoodGymers came together for a successful session of Balsam Bashing in Happy Valley.

Armed with gloves, determination, and a shared love for nature, the group spent over an hour clearing the invasive Himalayan Balsam from the area.

This fast-growing plant, known for outcompeting native species, was carefully removed by hand to help restore balance to the local ecosystem. We worked efficiently and with great spirit, managing to clear a significant section of the valley.

It was great to welcome Jonny for his first GoodGym task and welcome Jamie who's recently relocated from GoodGym Cardiff.


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Himalayan balsam bashing
Pulling up an invasive plant

Happy Valley is a Local Nature Reserve and each year the Friends' group who care for the site struggle to remove Himalayan balsam which shades out our native wildflowers

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Jack Da Silva

Wed 6th Aug at 2:50pm

Great task - well done all!

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