Lower Fields Primary School

Lower Fields Primary School. Fenby Ave. Bradford. BD4 8RG

We carried out meadow management on Lower fields extensive meadow land using traditional hand tools such as scythes, before we mowed. The pond was also cleared of unwanted vegetation by approximately one third. This was to keep the area around a bridge free from vegetation, so the children can pond dip easily from the bridge. Another benefit of clearance is to keep a healthy balance of plants and to stop more vigorous plants outcompeting more delicate plants.

We also saw three Friday frogs camouflaged by and hiding in the grass and what looked like a Tiger Moth caterpillar.