2008

ST3855 : Back burning gorse prior to main burn

taken 16 years ago, near to Compton Bishop, Somerset, England

Back burning gorse prior to main burn
Back burning gorse prior to main burn
Blocks of gorse are burnt off each year to provide a mixed habitat for wildlife. If left to grow it will eventually restrict other smaller plants and prevent movement of walkers. Part of a management plan to provide a diverse flora and fauna.

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ST3855, 62 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Paul Harvey   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Wednesday, 30 January, 2008   (more nearby)
Submitted
Monday, 18 August, 2008
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! ST 389 559 [100m precision]
WGS84: 51:17.9361N 2:52.6310W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! ST 389 558
View Direction
NORTH (about 0 degrees)
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