Managing Rushes Without Chemicals

8th October 2015

Managing Rushes Without Chemicals, Caithness, Friday 6th November, 10-15 - 14.45 (First meeting). Event kindly supported by Caithness Wetlands and Wildlife Initiative.

A practical day workshop on controlling common rush without chemicals on farms with important habitat for wading birds.

Attendees will hear about non-chemical management options for rushes, look at a soil analysis and the current situation on the host farm, discuss priorities, help formulate a management plan for 2015-2016 and discuss which measures might suit your own situation.

Tips on achieving beneficial habitat in rush pastures and the role of agri-environmental schemes going forward will also be covered.

There will also be a short topper and aerator demonstration, weather permitting. A light lunch will be included, and there will be time to discuss ideas for your own farm. Booking is essential so that lunch & resource packs can be provided. Free of charge to farmers and land managers and £40.00 plus VAT to others.

Call Lyn on 07899 791 748 or email.

Supported by SRDP's Skills Development Scheme, in partnership with Forestry Commission Scotland, Duchy Originals and Zero Waste Scotland.

For more details and contacts booking forms etc go to -
http://www.soilassociation.org/scotland/newsandevents/articleid/8378/managing-rushes-without-chemicals-first-meeting

PHOTO from wikipedia
Juncus effuses - common rush