@merylbatchelder @WirralCouncil It is to control the grass because "uncontrolled spread of the species may result in a loss of open habitat for the overwintering waders and for which the site is designated as a ‘Wetland of International Importance’." extract from the councils beach management plan
@skedone @JonnyEcology@MushroomTable "...uncontrolled spread of the species may result in a loss of open habitat for the overwintering waders and for which the site is designated as a ‘Wetland of International Importance’."
@skedone @JonnyEcology@MushroomTable That's a library picture. The tide has not risen anywhere near as high as the grasses that are being treated. If you would like to read the council's report on the beach management you would see that the rational is as follows,
@GarethThomasMP I think I quite like the idea of our senior diplomat negotiating trade deals from an elegant, British Architect designed apartment. It gives a good impression of what we are capable of don't you think? It's also an asset that can be sold later. Where's the problem?